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

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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

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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.

Pearl Eliadis on preventing homelessness for survivors of violence | Mettre fin à l’itinérance au Canada

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March 2026 | Pearl Eliadis authors the chapter “Fermer le robinet: comment prévenir l’itinérance pour les victimes de violence” in James Hughes’ edited volume Mettre fin à l’itinérance au Canada. In her contribution, Eliadis examines how homelessness among survivors of violence can be prevented through upstream policy interventions rather than emergency responses alone.

Pearl Eliadis on transitional housing for survivors of violence | CTV News

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March 2, 2026 | On CTV News, Pearl Eliadis spoke to the value of “second step” or transitional housing in helping survivors of conjugal violence rebuild their lives. Drawing on research conducted with the Quebec Homelessness Prevention Collaborative, Eliadis explained that women who have access to transitional housing are significantly more likely to secure stable long-term housing and far less likely to return to abusive partners.

Pearl Eliadis on housing as a human right | Public Policy Forum

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March 5, 2026 | Pearl Eliadis joined WONK host Amanda Lang to discuss Canada’s growing homelessness crisis and the case for treating housing as a human right. In conversation with physician Andrew Boozary, Eliadis argued that policymakers must move beyond managing homelessness toward preventing it, describing stable housing as a foundational condition for health and dignity. She emphasized that rising rates of homelessness across Canada require structural policy responses that prioritize rights-based approaches rather than short-term emergency solutions.

Even post-#MeToo, news reporting on sexual violence remains problematic, �� researchers say

aurelie.boucher@mcgill.ca — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 13:57:54 +0000

Even in the post-#MeToo era, news reporting on sexual violence remains problematic and causes harms, �� researchers have found.

The researchers conducted a thematic review of academic literature, analyzing 41 relevant articles published between 2013 and 2023 in the Global North to assess whether news coverage of sexual violence has evolved since the #MeToo movement of 2017 had increased awareness.

What makes a great coach?

aurelie.boucher@mcgill.ca — Tue, 07 Oct 2025 20:27:15 +0000

Successful sports coaches have some things in common, researchers from �� and the University of Queensland in Australia found. Notably, they engage in post-season introspection, focus on creating a good team culture and include their athletes in finding solutions to problems.

The researchers looked at the experiences of Canadian university-level head coaches of sports teams who had been at that level for at least 15 years and had records of success, including having won championships, but who then experienced a poor season.

Vincent Rigby on Canada’s Indo-Pacific strategy | BNN Bloomberg

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March 5, 2026 | Vincent Rigby spoke at the Conference of Defence Associations Institute’s annual conference about Canada’s evolving role in the Indo-Pacific. Moderating a panel on regional strategy, Rigby noted that Canada has struggled to define a consistent approach since releasing its Indo-Pacific strategy in 2022. He suggests the strategy may need to be refreshed and more clearly linked to Canada’s Arctic and European security priorities, particularly as geopolitical tensions evolve.

Montreal homelessness services for 2SLGBTQ+ adults are inadequate, researchers find

aurelie.boucher@mcgill.ca — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 20:17:34 +0000

Homelessness services in Montreal are not well suited to the needs of 2SLGBTQ+ adults in Montreal, a study by �� researchers has found.

“Homelessness services are very binary, and often those who are non-binary are completely excluded,” said Jayne Malenfant, Assistant Professor in the Department of Integrated Studies in Education.

Pathological lying in teens is associated with executive function deficits, study indicates

aurelie.boucher@mcgill.ca — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:19:04 +0000

Teenagers who are pathological liars also tend to struggle with executive function deficits, such as poor memory or impulse control, researchers have found.

Media Ecosystem Observatory on conspiracy theory content in Canada | CTV Canada

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February 27, 2026 | CTV News covered a report conducted by researchers at the Media Ecosystem Observatory (MEO) that found a small group of highly active social media users that are responsible for the majority of conspiracy theory content circulating in Canada. Analyzing more than 14 million posts across platforms including TikTok, X, Instagram, and Bluesky, the study concludes that roughly 100 accounts generate nearly 70 per cent of conspiratorial posts.

Sonja Solomun on the risks of autonomous AI and climate disinformation | Canada's National Observer

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February 27, 2026 | Sonja Solomun and her co-author Chris Russill write in Canada’s National Observer about how autonomous AI agents could transform the landscape of climate disinformation. Using a recent case in which an AI agent launched a reputational attack on an open-source developer, they argue that emerging AI systems can now generate and spread conspiratorial narratives without clear human direction or accountability.

Study offers guidance on the therapeutic use of mindfulness, yoga to boost mental health for dementia patients

aurelie.boucher@mcgill.ca — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 22:23:07 +0000

Non-pharmacological interventions, such as mindfulness, meditation, yoga, tai chi and breathing practices, have shown promise in helping to reduce some mental health symptoms of patients living with cognitive decline or dementia, but it has been unclear which types work best, for whom and under what conditions.

Some young gamers may be at higher risk of mental health problems, but family and school support can help

keila.depape@mcgill.ca — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 19:39:20 +0000

Pre-teens who struggle to control their video gaming habits are more likely to have psychotic-like experiences a year later, a new study has found.

�� researchers and colleagues at Maastricht University found that 12-year-olds who showed signs of problematic gaming were more likely to experience mild paranoia, unusual beliefs or disturbed perceptions at age 13.

Vincent Rigby on Canada-India Security Concerns | The Canadian Press

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February 27, 2026 | Vincent Rigby cautions against downplaying national security concerns as Canada seeks to rebuild ties with India. He says it "strains credibility" to suggest that harmful interference has ceased and instead argues Ottawa must navigate a balance between re-engagement and vigilance. Rigby emphasizes that the government must not brush aside concerns about transnational repression and should clearly explain to Canadians how it intends to address ongoing security risks.