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Elon Musk’s team at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has sought access to data from various U.S. government departments and agencies. This has caused concerns that DOGE will gain access to potentially sensitive data on millions of Americans.Published: 28 February 2025

In 2019, RBC released an alarming report revealing a labour shortage in Canada's agricultural sector that could reach 123,000 vacant positions, a slowdown in exports compared to our competitors, a growing proportion of university and college graduates compared to those with a secondary education or less, a shortfall in GDP, and more.Published: 26 February 2025

A McGill-led team of researchers has gained insight into how parents of colour in the United States approach discussions with their children aimed at teaching them the skills they need to survive and thrive in a racially unequal society. A key finding of the recent paper in Developmental Psychology is that parents are especially in need of information, support and guidance when it comes...

This week, contenders for the leadership of the Liberal Party of Canada participated in debates in English and French. The new leader will be announced March 9. Starting today, party supporters will be able to cast ballots for their preferred candidate. This McGill expert is available to share his insights:Published: 26 February 2025

Please be advised that MS Copilot chat is only allowing file uploads up to 1MB at this time. Microsoft is investigating the matter, and we will communicate any updates we receive. Published: 13 February 2024

Please be advised that McGill University has mandated J.L Prist to carry out the following project: 23-034 - Wong CFI IF 2023 Brochure Description: Renovation of rooms 2240, 2241, mainly around electrical and mechanical systems. Construction start date: March17, 2025 Planned construction end date: July 18, 2025 Work schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3 p.m. Works outside of building hours will be coordinated in advance.Published: 26...

Mapping immune cell diversity reveals dexamethasone’s impact on brain cancer immunotherapy   Swelling caused by brain cancer is a problem that can lead to serious side effects and even death. While controlling swelling is important, a new study shows that a commonly prescribed anti-swelling drug suppresses the immune system for weeks after dosage, inhibiting the body’s ability to fight the cancer.Published: 26 February 2025

The Office of E-IDEA is now accepting applications for the 2025 edition of the E-IDEA Summer Internship Program! This Program provides paid opportunities for graduate and undergraduate students to learn about equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) initiatives in Higher Education, lead both independent and collaborative projects, and develop core professional skills including inclusive teamwork and leadership behaviours.Published: 24 February 2025

Please be advised that McGill University has mandated Atwill-Morin Maçonnerie (Groupe Atwill-Morin Inc.) to carry out the following project: 22-035 (B159) Lot 3 - Corrective masonry work on the corner of the staircase wall (MNI Rockefeller Wing) Description: The purpose of the work is to make the structural and masonry fixes required at the corner of the staircase wall of the Rockefeller wing of the Montreal...

Congratulations to PhD student Wenbo Yi, Prof. Caroline Palmer, and Prof. Mathieu Roy for their recent publication in PAIN! The paper is titled, Individualizing musical tempo to spontaneous rates maximizes music-induced hypoalgesia, and a recent news article on this work can be found here. The full publication can be accessed here.Published: 24 February 2025

Dr. Yolande Brown Chan, Dean of the Desautels Faculty of Management, shares her journey and ongoing mission for racial equity in an interview with CTV News. Appointed in 2021, she is McGill’s first Black dean and remains one of Canada’s few Black deans. Reflecting on her experiences—from childhood to early academic success to encounters with racism—she emphasized the need for continued progress. She has...

A federal election will be held in Germany on Feb. 23, 2025 to elect the members of the 21st Bundestag. This McGill expert is available to share her insights: Dietlind Stolle, James McGill Professor, Department of Political Science and Director, Centre for the Study of Democratic Citizenship has expertise in European politics and comparative government and politics. dietlind.stolle [at] mcgill.ca (English) Published: 21 February...

During the first Trump administration, the US imposed tariffs on steel and aluminum. And though those tariffs were lifted, they’re doing it again. Even though Canadian producers had more than four years to diversify their clientele, they remain heavily reliant on the US market.Published: 21 February 2025

Credit scores play an essential role in our financial lives, but they are calculated by private companies, and there is little transparency in the way they are calculated. Still, you can take steps to ensure your own credit score is good. “Make loan payments on time and keep credit card records in good standing,” Prof. Patrick Augustin told Consumer Affairs. “Credit card debt should...

Imposing a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum could disrupt supply chains and drive up prices for everything from auto parts to canned goods. But for some towns in Quebec, the impact could be even more disruptive. The aluminum sector employs more than 40,000 people in Quebec, and the economies of some small towns are almost entirely reliant on aluminum production. And the sweeping...

Aluminum-producing towns in Quebec are bracing for the impact of new US tariffs imposed on steel and aluminum. Quebec accounts for about 90 per cent of Canada’s aluminum production, and the tariffs will affect more than just aluminum producers. “The tariffs may not lead to layoffs at aluminum plants,” said Professor of Operations Management Saibal Ray in an interview with Global News. “But tariffs...

Mild, proactive exposure to environmental stress can help biological communities resist severe disturbances and maintain genetic diversity, a recent study from McGill University has found.Published: 19 February 2025

Two seemingly opposite spiritual practices – Buddhist jhāna meditation and the Christian practice of speaking in tongues – have more in common than previously thought, a new study suggests. While one is quiet and deeply focused, and the other emotionally charged and expressive, both appear to harness the same cognitive feedback loop to create profound states of joy and surrender.Published: 19 February 2025

The Neuro-Patient Resource Centre (NPRC) has created reading lists about different health topics, including neurological disorders. These reading lists contain books from the Neuro-Patient Resource Centre's collection carefully curated by the library staff. Come borrow the books in room 354! Download the PDF version of a reading list below:  Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (SLA)Published: 18 February 2025

February 18, 2025 | Professor Vincent Rigby discussed the final report from the Public Inquiry into Canadian Foreign Interference, led by Justice Marie-Josée Hogue, released in late January after nearly 18 months of investigation. The report concluded that while foreign interference did undermine public confidence in Canadian democracy and affected the electoral ecosystem, it did not compromise the integrity of the 2019 or 2021 elections.Published: 18...

As U.S. President Donald Trump brings changes in U.S. foreign policy, and as Saudi Arabia hosts talks between Russia and the United States about bringing the war between Russia and Ukraine to an end, questions about are being raised about the future of NATO. These McGill experts are available to share their insights:Published: 18 February 2025