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A series of webinars and briefing notes examining the policy aspects of the current COVID-19 public health crisis.

The COVID-19 pandemic poses an extraordinary challenge for policymakers. We've put together a series of webinars and briefings with our experts to delve into the various policy aspects of the current public health crisis: economics, the role of the media, intergovernmental coordination, the tension between public health and civil liberties, decision-making and uncertainty, and the role of international institutions.

Webinars are open to the public. Priority during the Q&A section of the webinars will be given to Max Bell MPP students, faculty, and staff. Video recordings of the webinars will be made public on a rolling basis. Briefing notes will be published after each webinar. You can sign up to our newsletter to receive updates on this series.

 

Video: “I Am in Control”: Lessons in Crisis Management from Past Crises

22 Apr 2020

Reflecting on past crises, Mel Cappe outlines 20 principles on how best to prepare and strategize for events like the COVID-19 pandemic.

Briefing: Crisis Communications during COVID-19

22 Apr 2020

Adam Daifallah reflects on challenges of communicating public policy during COVID-19.

Briefing: Harm Reduction in Pandemic Times

21 Apr 2020

Daniel Weinstock argues that policies can promote social distancing while not forcing people to confine themselves, making the likelihood of voluntary compliance much higher.

Video: High Compliance Policies and their Pitfalls

20 Apr 2020

Watch Daniel Weinstock discuss how policymakers can integrate harm reduction thinking to the way in which they define the terms, and the enforcement of, social distancing restrictions.

Video: Crisis Communications during COVID-19: The Good, the Ugly and the Ugly

20 Apr 2020

Watch Adam Daifallah's webinar on the challenges of communicating policy responses in an unprecedented health crisis.

Briefing: The World Oil Market, COVID-19, and International Politics

16 Apr 2020

John Stewart explains the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the global oil industry, and why oil will continue to play a key role in the world for a very long time.

Webcast: COVID’s Financial Fallout

16 Apr 2020

Watch McGill economic experts Chris Ragan and Barry Eidlin assess the global financial situation and answer audience questions.

Video: The World Oil Market, COVID-19, and International Politics

14 Apr 2020

This webinar featuring John Stewart took place on April 14, 2020 as part of our Policy Challenges During a Pandemic series

Briefing: Public Liberties and Emergency Powers

9 Apr 2020

Pearl Eliadis on the new powers that governments are exercising and the need for more vigilance.

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