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What Google's deal with Canada means for the rest of the world | The Globe and Mail

December 5, 2023 | Taylor Owen joins episode of The Decibel by The Globe and Mail, to explain the details of Google's deal with Canada and what it sets for other places looking to bring in similar legislation.

Published: 7 Dec 2023

The Case for a Pan-Canadian Teleradiology Network | Policy Magazine

December 6, 2023 | This op-ed by recent MPP graduate, Aftab Ahmed, is based on the policy titled “Enhancing Access to Diagnostic Imaging: A Proposal for a Pan-Canadian and Interoperable Teleradiology Network” written by our MPP graduates Aftab Ahmed, Anmol Gupta and Harshini Ramesh. 

Published: 7 Dec 2023

Humour, Hate and Harm: Rethinking Dignity, Equality and Freedom of Expression in Ward v Quebec | PKI

December 1, 2023 | Humour, Hate and Harm: Rethinking Dignity, Equality and Freedom of Expression in Ward v Quebec is new publication on what is and what isn't discrimination and hate speech— issues that figure among the most volatile social challenges facing us today. 

Published: 5 Dec 2023

It's time to table the Online Harms Bill | Toronto Star

November 30, 2023 | In the article by Taylor Owen and Emily Laidlaw, they talk about the Online Harms Bill and how Canada is late to introducing this Bill. 

"We are late. Other democracies such as the United Kingdom, the European Union, and Australia have introduced legislation to safeguard citizens online."

Published: 5 Dec 2023

Kamala Harris set to attend global climate conference in Dubai | CNN

December 2, 2023 | Kim Brunhuber speaks with MPP alumni Henna Hundal, a delegate to the U.N. Climate Change Conference, about what to expect from U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris at the COP28 climate conference.

She also talks about COP28 being the first climate conference to have a dedicated day for health effects of climate change. 

Published: 5 Dec 2023

The OpenAI -Sam Altman drama: Why should you care? | GZERO

November 28, 2023 | Taylor Owen co-hosted GZERO AI, a weekly video series intended to make their audience keep up and make sense of the latest news on the AI revolution. In the latest episode Taylor Owen explains the profound consequences of the OpenAI - Sam Altman drama. 

Published: 30 Nov 2023

Quebec Superior Court halts adoption of pro-Palestinian McGill student union policy | CBC News

November 23, 2023 | Some McGill students say their right to express support for Palestinians is being suppressed, after a Quebec court temporarily put a stop to a student plan to adopt a pro-Palestinian policy at the university.

Published: 23 Nov 2023

Health sector corruption in the times of COVID-19 pandemic in Bangladesh: Newspapers as mirrors of society | Elsevier

November 21, 2023 | Raihana S. Kamal, a Master of Public Policy student at the Max Bell School of Public Policy, was a co-author published on Elsevier. Her research paper conducted a comprehensive analysis of health-sector corruption during the COVID-19 pandemic in Bangladesh using print media sources from March 2020 to March 2021. The study revealed corruption in every aspect of the health system during COVID-19.

Published: 23 Nov 2023

Liberals table bill to ban replacement workers in federally regulated workplaces | CBC News

November 9, 2023 | The federal government has announced carbon-tax exemptions for household heating and Chris Ragan joined Power & Politics to talk about these exemptions. Chris Ragan has stated that carbon-tax exemptions might not be the way to energy affordability, usually because exemptions are often extended and there is no end to these exemptions due to political pressures. 

Published: 14 Nov 2023

Women in Montreal speak out against hate and violence | Montreal Gazette

November 12, 2023 | Ten community leaders from diverse backgrounds gathered on Sunday in one of Montreal's most multicultural and multiracial neighborhoods, spoke out powerfully against acts of hate and violence that threaten safety and social cohesion in the city. 

Published: 14 Nov 2023

Hate condemned after Montreal Jewish school struck by gunfire for the 2nd time this week | CBC News

November 12, 2023 | "The Jewish community is under attack in Montreal," says mayor. Yeshiva Gedola of Montreal, a Jewish school was once again targeted by gunfire overnight. Members of Montreal's Jewish community say they will not be intimidated into closing the doors to their establishments after the incident.

Published: 14 Nov 2023

When do protests cross the line? | iHeartRadio

November 13, 2023 | Where does the protest cross the line from protected speech to unlawful expressions? The news recording talked about intervening in protests in light of the ongoing protests in Montreal, especially the protests that have resulted in violent acs against certain businesses or institutions.

Published: 14 Nov 2023

Youth Assembly Report on Digital Rights and Safety

In June 2023, the Centre for Media, Technology, and Democracy brought together 35 young people from all across Canada to discuss how to improve online safety for themselves and future generations. This Youth Assembly on Digital Rights allowed them to connect with each other as well as academic experts and policymakers on how to promote the safety, well-being, and flourishing of Canadian youth online.

Published: 14 Nov 2023

The Honorable Eleni Bakopanos, P.C. visits the Max Bell School

November 7, 2023 | The Honorable Eleni Bakopanos, P.C. visited the Max Bell School of Public Policy to offer her insights and experience of working in policy.

Published: 14 Nov 2023

Chris Ragan on carbon pricing policy changes | IHeart Radio

Chris Ragan joins Vassy Kapelos to weigh in on the Trudeau government's recent carbon tax carve-outs and shares on the current situation. 

" It will lead to further exemptions... that is probably inevitable." says Chris Ragan. 

Published: 2 Nov 2023

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