External /maxbellschool/taxonomy/term/4/all en Anil Wasif on Canada’s foreign policy reset at UNGA 80 | Policy Magazine /maxbellschool/channels/news/anil-wasif-canadas-foreign-policy-reset-unga-80-policy-magazine-367928 <p>In <em>Policy Magazine</em>, MPP '21 Anil Wasif reflects on the 80th anniversary of the United Nations and the turbulent backdrop for this year's general assembly. While commemorations recalled the UN’s history, this year’s high-level week highlights deep global fractures, from rising authoritarianism to stalled progress on the Sustainable Development Goals.</p> Mon, 22 Sep 2025 19:15:03 +0000 isabela.sullivan@mcgill.ca 3468 at /maxbellschool Pearl Eliadis on why courts must clarify Quebec’s language legislation | CJAD 800 /maxbellschool/channels/news/pearl-eliadis-why-courts-must-clarify-quebecs-language-legislation-cjad-800-367927 <p>September 18, 2025 | Pearl Eliadis alongside Andrew Caddell, president of the Task Force on Linguistic Policy, discussed the federal government’s stance on Quebec’s language law on <em>CJAD 800</em> radio. Eliadis noted that Ottawa has not taken a position on the bill, citing political reasons linked to Canada’s minority government. She explained that clarification is needed, which is why the issue is being brought before the courts.</p> Mon, 22 Sep 2025 18:53:36 +0000 isabela.sullivan@mcgill.ca 3467 at /maxbellschool Jennifer Welsh on what’s at stake as the UN General Assembly convenes | The Sunday Magazine /maxbellschool/channels/news/jennifer-welsh-whats-stake-un-general-assembly-convenes-sunday-magazine-367918 <p>September 21, 2025 | On <em>The Sunday Magazine</em> with Piya Chattopadhyay, Jennifer Welsh joined to talk about the United Nations General Assembly’s high-level meeting, which begins Monday. With Israel’s bombardment of Gaza expected to dominate members’ concerns, she outlined the mechanics of the gathering, the UN’s role in the current political climate, and Canada’s place on the international stage.</p> Mon, 22 Sep 2025 14:25:57 +0000 isabela.sullivan@mcgill.ca 3466 at /maxbellschool Kyle Matthews on the US Administration’s Withdrawal of UN Funding | Policy Magazine /maxbellschool/channels/news/kyle-matthews-us-administrations-withdrawal-un-funding-policy-magazine-367872 <p>September 18, 2025 | In a piece for <em>Policy Magazine</em>, <a href="/maxbellschool/our-people/visiting-professors-and-scholars/kyle-matthews">Kyle Matthews</a>, McConnell Visiting Professors of Practice for the 2025–26 academic year, reflects on the <a href="https://www.policymagazine.ca/more-than-money-americas-un-retreat-has-cost-lives/">repercussions of the US administration’s withdrawal of funding to the United Nations</a>. Nearly $5 billion in congressionally approved foreign aid has been withheld, including funds for UN peacekeeping and democracy promotion.</p> Fri, 19 Sep 2025 15:18:06 +0000 pinaki.siwach@mail.mcgill.ca 3465 at /maxbellschool Pearl Eliadis on the Controversial Legal rule of Notwithstanding Clause | Global »ÆÆ¬ÀóÖ¦ÊÓÆµs /maxbellschool/channels/news/pearl-eliadis-controversial-legal-rule-notwithstanding-clause-global-news-367867 <p>September 19, 2025 | In a news segment on the <em>Global »ÆÆ¬ÀóÖ¦ÊÓÆµs</em> with Touria Izri, Flora Pearl Eliadis spoke about the urgency Ottawa posit on the notwithstanding clause, stating: "There was this tradition of legislative restraint, this was something you were not really supposed to use." However in reality, legal experts warn right-leaning premiers are using it more often to ram through legislation. Now, the federal government wants the Supreme Court to step in and set limits.</p> Fri, 19 Sep 2025 13:44:59 +0000 pinaki.siwach@mail.mcgill.ca 3464 at /maxbellschool Jennifer Welsh on Building a Canada–Mexico Alliance in the Trump Era | The Globe and Mail /maxbellschool/channels/news/jennifer-welsh-building-canada-mexico-alliance-trump-era-globe-and-mail-367854 <p>September 18, 2025 | In an article for The <em>Globe and Mail</em>, authors Jennifer Welsh and Denise Dresser argue that Canada and Mexico must deepen their partnership to tackle the challenges posed by Donald Trump’s protectionist trade policies and security agenda. After decades of neglect, both countries are realizing that their economic and diplomatic futures are tied together, especially as the United States reopens talks on the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA).</p> Thu, 18 Sep 2025 16:48:32 +0000 isabela.sullivan@mcgill.ca 3463 at /maxbellschool MBS at UBC Okanagan | Grad Fair /maxbellschool/channels/event/mbs-ubc-okanagan-grad-fair-367685 <p>We’ll be in Okanagan, come see us! If you’re interested in learning how to start your career in public policy, we’ll be <strong>online</strong> on <strong>September 23</strong>, talking about »ÆÆ¬ÀóÖ¦ÊÓÆµâ€™s Master of Public Policy (MPP).</p> Fri, 12 Sep 2025 15:13:04 +0000 pinaki.siwach@mail.mcgill.ca 3453 at /maxbellschool MBS at Simon Fraser University | Grad Fair /maxbellschool/channels/event/mbs-simon-fraser-university-grad-fair-367690 <p>We’ll be in Burnaby, British Columbia, come see us!</p> Fri, 12 Sep 2025 15:32:04 +0000 pinaki.siwach@mail.mcgill.ca 3455 at /maxbellschool MBS at York University | Grad Fair /maxbellschool/channels/event/mbs-york-university-grad-fair-367693 <p>We’ll be in Toronto, come see us!</p> Fri, 12 Sep 2025 15:38:13 +0000 pinaki.siwach@mail.mcgill.ca 3457 at /maxbellschool MBS at Halifax Universities | Grad Fair /maxbellschool/channels/event/mbs-halifax-universities-grad-fair-367694 <p>We’ll be in Halifax, come see us!</p> Fri, 12 Sep 2025 15:42:35 +0000 pinaki.siwach@mail.mcgill.ca 3458 at /maxbellschool MBS at University of Calgary | Grad Fair /maxbellschool/channels/event/mbs-university-calgary-grad-fair-367692 <p>We’ll be in Calgary, come see us!</p> Fri, 12 Sep 2025 15:35:44 +0000 pinaki.siwach@mail.mcgill.ca 3456 at /maxbellschool Master of Public Policy Information Session /maxbellschool/channels/event/master-public-policy-information-session-367436 <p>Learn more about our intensive Master of Public Policy program and studying at the Max Bell School where we challenge students to take on complex policy issues through practical and theoretical methods.</p> Mon, 08 Sep 2025 15:11:36 +0000 pinaki.siwach@mail.mcgill.ca 3443 at /maxbellschool Master of Public Policy Information Session /maxbellschool/channels/event/master-public-policy-information-session-367444 <p>Learn more about our intensive Master of Public Policy program and studying at the Max Bell School where we challenge students to take on complex policy issues through practical and theoretical methods.</p> Mon, 08 Sep 2025 15:22:51 +0000 pinaki.siwach@mail.mcgill.ca 3445 at /maxbellschool Master of Public Policy Information Session (International only) /maxbellschool/channels/event/master-public-policy-information-session-international-only-367448 <p>Learn more about our intensive Master of Public Policy program and studying at the Max Bell School where we challenge students to take on complex policy issues through practical and theoretical methods.</p> Mon, 08 Sep 2025 15:28:18 +0000 pinaki.siwach@mail.mcgill.ca 3447 at /maxbellschool Master of Public Policy Information Session /maxbellschool/channels/event/master-public-policy-information-session-367446 <p>Learn more about our intensive Master of Public Policy program and studying at the Max Bell School where we challenge students to take on complex policy issues through practical and theoretical methods.</p> Mon, 08 Sep 2025 15:24:28 +0000 pinaki.siwach@mail.mcgill.ca 3446 at /maxbellschool