Aftab Ahmed on Meta’s dominance | Policy Magazine
January 22, 2025 | Alumnus Aftab Ahmed MPP'23 wrote about growing Meta's dominance in the digital economy as social media applications such as Facebook, Messenger, Instagram, Threads and WhatsApp command over three billion active monthly users worldwide. In the Policy Magazine, he wrote "Meta faces no competition capable of challenging its influence.
Taylor Owen on New AI Reality for Children | The Globe and Mail
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.
Vincent Rigby on Trudeau's Dramatic Resignation | The Centre for Strategic & International Studies
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.
New book on National Security
December 21, 2024 | Norman Hillmer (Slater Visiting Scholar) and Vincent Rigby co-edited with Phil Legasse from NPSIA, book named Canada Among Nations 2023: Twenty-First Century National Security. The book includes articles by
Vincent Rigby on Threats Posed by Foreign Interference in Canada | The McGill International Review
December 20, 2024 | Professor Vincent Rigby, a Slater Family Professor of Practice, did a podcast with The McGill International Review on the threats imposed by foreign interference.
Anil Wasif on Tackling 25% Tariff Threats | Policy Magazine
January 13, 2025 | Alumnus Anil Wasif MPP'21 wrote an article as Canada braces for U.S. tariff threats of 25% after the newly elected Trump administration. The strategies disparity between the federal and provincial governments poses a greater problem.
Christopher Ragan on Canada’s Economic Challenges and the Impact of Tariffs | Financial Post
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.
Jennifer Robson on Preserving Economic Key Policies Amid Government Change | Policy Options
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.
Alexandra Ages on the Impact of Alberta's Bill 27 on consent education in schools | Policy Options
December 12, 2024 | Alumna Alexandra Ages, MPP'21, wrote an article for Policy Options examining the implications of Alberta’s Bill 27 on sexual health education.
Jennifer Robson on food insecurity among Canadian adults with disabilities | The Hub
December 11th, 2024 | Jennifer Robson, in 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.
Chris Ragan on Canada's productivity challenge | Calgary Productivity Summit 2024
Nov. 13, 2024 | Chris Ragan was on a panel at the 2024 Calgary Productivity Summit entitled "Canada's Productivity Challenge: Why It Matters". The two-day event included perspectives from notable and respected leaders, economists, professors, and business leaders.
Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference Enters Final Phase, Canada-India Relations | National Post
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 National Post. The Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference (PIFI) is in its final phase, wi
Vincent Rigby on Strained Canada-India Diplomatic Relationship | The Globe and Mail
October 15, 2024 | Vincent Rigby wrote an article about the straining diplomatic relationship of Canada and India in The Globe and Mail.
Chris Ragan on Carbon Taxes | BNN Bloomberg
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?
Anil Wasif on IMF and World Bank on Addressing Global Challenges | Policy Magazine
October 22, 2024 | Alumnus Anil Wasif MPP'21 wrote an article about the IMF and the World Bank initiating to promote global economic stability. It has been 80 years since the establishment of these institutions and new challenges have sprung.