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McCall MacBain Scholars Information Session for Econ, Poli Sci, and MPP Applicants

victoria.weston@mcgill.ca — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 21:16:31 +0000

Interested in applying for the 2026 cohort of McCall MacBain Scholars?

Zola Mirenge on ESG Opportunities in Emerging Markets | Anthesis

isabela.sullivan@mcgill.ca — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 14:35:04 +0000

August 19, 2025 | In an article for Anthesis Group, MPP '22 Zola Mirenge explores how emerging markets in Latin America, Africa, and Asia are becoming prime opportunities for corporate expansion, with sustainability at the center of growth. She highlights three areas where strong ESG strategies can give companies a competitive edge: access to sustainability-linked finance, meeting rising consumer demand for sustainable products, and navigating increasingly harmonised regulations aligned with global standards.

Climate at a Crossroads - Ecofiscal Conference

victoria.weston@mcgill.ca — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 13:52:03 +0000

At a time of mounting climate urgency, the integrity of our public discourse is under siege.

Pearl Eliadis Contributes to Canada’s National Consultation for X Summit of the Americas

isabela.sullivan@mcgill.ca — Thu, 14 Aug 2025 17:02:04 +0000

August 14, 2025 | ��, in partnership with the Organization of American States (OAS), hosted Canada’s National Consultation for the upcoming X Summit of the Americas. Pearl Eliadis was among the contributors recognized for advancing an inter-American conversation rooted in openness, purpose, and collective action. The event, organized through the �� School of Continuing Studies, brought together voices from civil society, academia, government, and communities.

Jennifer Welsh on Canada’s Need to Move Beyond U.S. Dependence | The Logic

isabela.sullivan@mcgill.ca — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 17:44:14 +0000

August 13, 2025 | In The Logic, Jennifer Welsh was quoted on Canada’s longstanding overreliance on the United States. Drawing from her 2004 book, Welsh warned that Canada was deluding itself in thinking it was America’s “best friend,” since a hyperpower has only associates, not true allies. She argued that Canada suffers from “middle power syndrome,” a self-limiting mindset that prioritizes process and coalition-building over meaningful action, putting the country at risk of sliding into irrelevance as a sovereign state.

Anil Wasif on Grounding the AI Revolution in Local Realities | Policy Magazine

isabela.sullivan@mcgill.ca — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 17:17:05 +0000

August 5, 2025 | Anil Wasif, MPP '21, in his article for Policy Magazine, argues that low- and middle-income countries should prioritize context-specific solutions over expensive, large-scale AI models. He contends that successful adoption depends on adapting existing technologies to local realities. A process known as “architectural innovation” rather than pursuing capital-intensive invention.

Jennifer Welsh on the Future Challenges and Legitimacy of UN Peace Operations | Cambridge University Press

isabela.sullivan@mcgill.ca — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 19:21:39 +0000

March 7, 2025 | Jennifer Welsh with Marie-Joëlle Zahar, authored “What Future for Peace Operations?” published by Cambridge University Press. The article examines the growing challenges facing UN peace operations, which have long been seen as a model of effective multilateralism. Welsh and Zahar highlight how changing conflict dynamics, rising expectations, and disinformation campaigns are straining the UN’s ability to deliver peace.

Jennifer Welsh on Advancing Localization in Global Politics | Global Studies Quarterly

isabela.sullivan@mcgill.ca — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 19:18:14 +0000

January 2025 | Jennifer Welsh, alongside co-authors Adam Kochanski and Emily K. M. Scott, wrote "Localization in World Politics: Bridging Theory and Practice" in Global Studies Quarterly. The article introduces a special forum on the concept of localization, exploring its significance in both international relations theory and real-world policy. It addresses why localization has gained attention, its historical roots, what and who is considered “local,” and how localization can be studied.

Chris Ragan on Why Central Bank Independence Matters Amid Political Pressure | The Financial Post

isabela.sullivan@mcgill.ca — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 17:21:43 +0000

August 8, 2025 | Christopher Ragan was quoted by The Financial Post in the context of Ontario Premier Doug Ford publicly urging the Bank of Canada to cut interest rates—a move the article compares to Donald Trump’s public pressure on the U.S. Federal Reserve. Ragan emphasized that central bank independence from “day-to-day politics” is crucial for maintaining market and economic confidence.

Vincent Rigby on the Need for a Canadian Foreign Spy Service | The Walrus

isabela.sullivan@mcgill.ca — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 17:09:44 +0000

August 12, 2025 | Vincent Rigby was quoted by The Walrus as one of several former Canadian intelligence leaders who have shifted from skepticism to support for creating a Canadian foreign spy agency. The article traces decades of Ottawa’s reluctance to build such a service, relying instead on allies like the U.S. and the U.K. for intelligence gathered abroad.

How EC³ Is Shaping System Thinkers in Evaluation | American Evaluation Association

isabela.sullivan@mcgill.ca — Wed, 06 Aug 2025 16:38:50 +0000

August 4, 2025 | In their blog for the American Evaluation Association, PhD students Doreen Otieno and Janet Arogundade share how participating in the Evaluation Capacity Case Challenge (EC³) transformed their understanding of evaluation. EC³, led by Max Bell’s Leslie Fierro and Queen’s University’s Michelle Searle, offers graduate students a powerful opportunity to develop systems thinking through real-world evaluation challenges.

Jennifer Welsh on Canada’s Role in Filling the Global Leadership Void | The Red Passport Podcast

isabela.sullivan@mcgill.ca — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 15:42:10 +0000

July 31, 2025 | On The Red Passport Podcast, Jennifer Welsh joins Louise Blais, Jeremy Kinsman, and Peter Donolo to discuss the consequences of the United States abandoning its traditional role in global leadership. Together, they reflect on what this shift means for today’s major international challenges — and how countries like Canada can help fill the gap.

Pearl Eliadis on the Legal Justification for Abortion Clinic Buffer Zones | CBC

isabela.sullivan@mcgill.ca — Wed, 30 Jul 2025 19:53:25 +0000

July 30, 2025 | Quoted in a recent CBC News article, Pearl Eliadis offered legal insights on the Quebec Superior Court’s decision to uphold the 50-metre buffer zone around abortion clinics. Eliadis underscored the ruling as a necessary protection of health care access, especially amid a rising tide of anti-abortion sentiment influenced by developments in the U.S. While acknowledging the law limits civil liberties, she emphasized that such limits are justified when they prevent interference with medical services.

Chris Ragan on Rethinking Canada's Industrial Strategy | The Suburban

isabela.sullivan@mcgill.ca — Mon, 28 Jul 2025 17:44:54 +0000

July 24, 2025 | Chris Ragan is quoted in The Suburban emphasizing the long-term economic benefits of cutting corporate taxes over relying on large-scale business subsidies. Nearly 25 years ago, Ragan argued that reducing taxes which inhibit investment—particularly corporate income taxes—would spur productivity, attract capital, and raise living standards. His perspective is resurfacing in current policy debates as concerns grow over the effectiveness of multibillion-dollar subsidies offered to major corporations, such as those in the electric vehicle sector.

Jennifer Welsh on Fading Western Donor Sensitivities to Global Suffering | Policy Magazine

isabela.sullivan@mcgill.ca — Mon, 28 Jul 2025 17:40:04 +0000

July 26, 2025 | Jennifer Welsh is quoted in Policy Magazine saying that “something cognitive has happened” to Western donor sensitivities to the misery of others. She notes that public outrage over the war in Gaza appears to be the exception rather than the rule, pointing to a broader decline in empathy and responsiveness from governments and publics alike toward global humanitarian crises.