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Pearl Eliadis on the Supreme Court Challenge to Bill 21 | CJAD Radio

keith.baybayon@mcgill.ca — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:38:14 +0000

March 30, 2026 | Following four days of hearings at the Supreme Court of Canada, Pearl Eliadis spoke to CJAD Radioabout the key legal questions at the heart of the challenge to Quebec’s Bill 21. She outlined three central issues before the Court: whether there are limits to the use of the notwithstanding clause, how minority language rights under Section 23 of the Charter intersect with the law, and whether other constitutional provisions could reinforce Charter protections.

Aengus Bridgman on How Algorithms Perpetuate Disinformation | Savoir média

chantay.alexander@mcgill.ca — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 20:28:49 +0000

MEO Director Aengus Bridgman was recently featured in Savoir média's digital series La guerre des cerveaux (War of the Mind), in an episode titled, Les algorithmes comme armes de guerres (Algorithms as weapons of war).

Pearl Eliadis on the Challenges of Systemic Racism Complaints | CBC News

keith.baybayon@mcgill.ca — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:50:24 +0000

March 26, 2026 | As questions grow around how systemic discrimination is assessed in Quebec, Pearl Eliadis spoke to CBC News about the realities of bringing forward race-based complaints in the workplace. She notes that the burden of proof remains very high, particularly in cases where discrimination unfolds through subtle, cumulative interactions. Eliadis underscores the importance of documenting experiences in real time and seeking legal advice early, pointing to broader concerns about how such cases are investigated and the barriers individuals face in having them recognized.

Taylor Owen on AI and the Failure to Credit News Sources | Nieman Lab

keith.baybayon@mcgill.ca — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 19:18:25 +0000

March 19, 2026 | Taylor Owen, in coverage by the Nieman Lab, discusses new research from ��'s Centre for Media, Technology, and Democracy, examining how major AI models handle news attribution. The study finds that models rarely credit original news sources despite demonstrating extensive knowledge of Canadian journalism. Owen notes that the gap between content use and attribution raises concerns about transparency and the sustainability of journalism in an AI-driven information environment.

Pearl Eliadis on the signifiance of Quebec's Bill 21 SCC hearing | CTV News

keith.baybayon@mcgill.ca — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:02:13 +0000

March 22, 2026 | In an interview on CTV News, Pearl Eliadis discusses the Supreme Court of Canada's hearings on Quebec's Bill 21, describing the case as one of the most significant in recent years for its implications on constitutional interpretation.

She notes that the court will examine key issues, including the use of the notwithstanding clause and broader questions about the structure of the Constitution and limits of provincial authority.

Gisèle Yasmeen on Inclusive Urban Food Systems | The Conversation

keith.baybayon@mcgill.ca — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 19:03:19 +0000

A co-authored article by Gisèle Yasmeen, alongside MPP students Julian Tayarah and Umme Salma, has been published in The Conversation. The article, titled "How street vendors and waste pickers can help cities manage growth," examines the often-overlooked role of informal urban livelihoods in building sustainable and equitable food systems.

Alexandra Ages on Canada's Rental Crisis | Maclean's

keith.baybayon@mcgill.ca — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:26:01 +0000

March 24, 2026 | In a feature for Maclean's, Alexandra Ages MPP'21 reflects on her experience of Canada's increasingly precarious rental market.

Through a personal account of housing instability across multiple cities, she highlights the structural challenges facing renters, including aging housing stock and limited policy attention. Ages argues that current housing policy continues to prioritize homeownership, leaving renters increasingly insecure. She underscores the need for reforms that improve stability and housing quality across the country.

Pearl Eliadis on Supreme Court's Hearing regarding Bill 21 | Global News

keith.baybayon@mcgill.ca — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:48:21 +0000

March 24, 2026 | Pearl Eliadis joins Global News to comment on the Supreme Court of Canada's hearing of a legal challenge to Québec's secularism law, Bill 21. She speaks to the limits of judicial review of the Notwithstanding Clause and notes that courts may be constrained by constitutional language, even as concerns grow over its broad application.

Vincent Rigby on Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy and NATO Priorities | BNN Bloomberg

keith.baybayon@mcgill.ca — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 20:18:10 +0000

March 4, 2026 | Vincent Rigby joins Bloomberg to discuss Canada’s evolving defence and foreign policy priorities as NATO considers a greater focus on the Arctic. Moderating a panel on Canada’s role in the Indo-Pacific, he notes that Ottawa has struggled to find its footing in the region and suggests the current strategy may require stronger alignment with broader defence priorities, including the Arctic and Europe.

Vincent Rigby's Canada-US Experts Group Report

keith.baybayon@mcgill.ca — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 18:35:45 +0000

February 11, 2026 | In a new report for the Canada-US Experts Group, Vincent Rigby and Lawrence Herman examine the implications of renewed U.S. expansionist rhetoric for Canada's Arctic sovereignty.

They argue that Donald Trump's annexation threats to Greenland highlight broader strategic risks for Canada, and Washington's longstanding rejection of Canada's claim that the Northwest Passage constitutes internal waters. Rigby and Herman argue that the United States must respond urgently by increasing its Arctic presence and meeting its NATO and NORAD commitments.

Jennifer Welsh on Expanding Canada’s Foreign Policy to Build Partnerships with Emerging Economies | The Globe and Mail

isabela.sullivan@mcgill.ca — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:28:47 +0000

March 12, 2026 | Jennifer Welsh wrote a piece in The Globe and Mail with Margaret Biggs arguing that Mark Carney’s emerging foreign-policy vision should more clearly incorporate partnerships with emerging and developing economies. They note that while Canada’s current approach emphasizes diversifying trade, strengthening strategic autonomy, and building coalitions with traditional allies such as Japan, Australia, Europe, and South Korea, a future-oriented strategy must also engage the Global South as genuine partners rather than primarily aid recipients.

Pearl Eliadis on the Gap Between Hate Speech and Discriminatory Speech | CBC Listen

isabela.sullivan@mcgill.ca — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:47:57 +0000

February 12, 2026 | Pearl Eliadis recently appeared on CBC Radio’s Can You Joke About That?, a documentary on edgy comedy featured on CBC Radio Specials. Discussing the Supreme Court decision in the case involving comedian Mike Ward, Eliadis argued that while the Court’s majority concluded the routine targeted Ward’s celebrity persona rather than disability, and therefore did not meet the legal threshold for hate speech, the ruling highlights a gap in the law.

Jennifer Welsh on Canada's Role in the Middle East Conflict | CBC Radio

keith.baybayon@mcgill.ca — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 16:27:59 +0000

March 8, 2026 | Jennifer Welsh joined the Cross Country Checkup to discuss Canada's potential role as conflict escalates in the Middle East. She noted that while Canadian military involvement remains unlikely, scenarios such as an attack on a NATO ally or support to Gulf states could prompt engagement. Welsh described the moment as part of a broader redefinition of Canadian foreign policy and emphasized "principled pragmatism" in navigating a more hostile global environment.

Vincent Rigby on Changes to Canada's NSIA | Wesley Wark Newsletter

keith.baybayon@mcgill.ca — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:56:41 +0000

March 4, 2026 | In Wesley Wark's National Security and Intelligence Newsletter, Vincent Rigby comments on the federal government's decision to eliminate the position of National Security and Intelligence Adviser as part of a broader senior public service shuffle. Rigby describes the move as potentially dangerous and warns that removing the role could weaken the flow of intelligence to the Prime Minister. He further notes the potential complications in coordinating between security and intelligence bodies, making engagement with international partners difficult.

Pearl Eliadis on the Evolution of Human Rights in Canada | Emond

keith.baybayon@mcgill.ca — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:33:37 +0000

March 2, 2026 | Pearl Eliadis recently contributed a chapter on "The Evolution of Human Rights in Canada" in Christina Szurlej's book Human Rights: Principles and Practice in Canada and Internationally, a new resource designed to provide students with an accessible introduction to human rights law and practice in the Canadian and International Contexts. Eliadis examines the historical and legal development of human rights in frameworks, studying how principles have evolved and how rights are interpreted and applied across different legal systems.