January 16, 2025 | In an article by The Global and Mail, Professor Taylor Owen shared his concerns regarding the AI becoming a threat for younger generation. The rapid advancement of the AI, poses a grave question of who is responsible for the actions and outcomes of an AI chatbot? Especially when it comes to children and adolescents.
January 10, 2025 | The Centre for Strategic & International Studies's podcast hosted by H. Andrew Schwartz spoke with professor Vincent Rigby, a Slater Family Professor of Practice, to discuss Trudeau's dramatic resignation. The sudden turn of events of the Prime Minister's departure left Canadians and the world shocked.
December 20, 2024 | Professor Vincent Rigby, a Slater Family Professor of Practice, did a with The McGill International Review on the threats imposed by foreign interference.
January 9th, 2025 | In an article from the Financial Post, Christopher Ragan shared his insights on Canada’s economic challenges at an online discussion hosted by the Global Risk Institute. He explained that while the Bank of Canada might cut interest rates to try and stimulate the economy, it may not have much effect, especially if U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs are imposed. Ragan pointed out that lowering rates might not encourage investment if tariffs disrupt trade.
December 20th, 2024 | In an article for Policy Options, Jennifer Robson highlights that despite the political instability surrounding Justin Trudeau's government, certain policies from the recent fall economic statement (FES) are worth saving. She argues that opposition parties should consider supporting these measures, not to prop up the government, but to act in the Canadians best interest.
December 12, 2024 | Alumna Alexandra Ages, MPP'21, wrote an article for examining the implications of Alberta’s Bill 27 on sexual health education.
December 11th, 2024 | Jennifer Robson, a commentary for The Hub, highlights the alarming fact that Canadians with disabilities are more than twice as likely to face food insecurity as those without disabilities. She argues that this disparity is not caused by factors like age or education but by systemic policy failures.
Nov. 13, 2024 | Chris Ragan was on a panel at the 2024 Calgary Productivity Summit entitled "Canada's Productivity Challenge: Why It Matters". The included perspectives from notable and respected leaders, economists, professors, and business leaders.
Chris shared three points in his remarks on the panel, including "it all starts with per capita GDP" and "Canadians should work better, not harder."
October 25, 2024 | Vincent Rigby along with professor Thomas Juneau wrote an article on the recommend strategies for Canada to ease the relationship with India in the. The Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference (PIFI) is in its final phase, with a report due in December 2024 that will recommend strategies to counter future threats to Canada's democrac
October 15, 2024 | Vincent Rigby wrote an article about the The Globe and Mail. The Canadian government expelled six Indian diplomats, including the High Commissioner, brought India-Canada relations to their lowest ebb in 40 years.
October 18, 2024 | A price on carbon is widely accepted by economists as an efficient way to measure the harm done by carbon and to encourage behavioural change, but is it the best route given that it comes with a real cost to consumers and the economy? Chris Ragan spoke about the carbon pricing in his conversation with Amanda Lang on .
September 9, 2024 | Vincent Rigby was a guest on where he spoke about the The Current State of Canada-US Defence Relations.
July 18, 2024 | Alumnus Aftab Ahmed MPP'23 wrote an article that explores strategies to reinvigorate Canada's entrepreneurial landscape through smart regulatory reforms on . "Regulatory sandboxes provide a controlled space for businesses to test new technologies without immediate regulatory burdens," writes Aftab. The use of artificial intelligence and emerging tech could streamline regulatory processes, making compliance easier and more efficient.
September 6, 2024 | Taylor Owen spoke about the online harms of social media and how having uniform social media regulations enforced across all digital platforms, can help with the online governance on .
August 19, 2024 | Host Piya Chattopadhyay speaks with Arif Lalani and Jennifer Welsh , about the current political upheaval in the Middle East in the latest round of ceasefire negotiations in Qatar. Concurrently, touching upon the new narrative in the Russia-Ukraine war after a surprise Ukrainian incursion in Russia's Kursk region.