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Expert: Government of Canada shuts down TikTok offices

The Canadian federal government has ordered TikTok Technology Canada, Inc. to wind up its business operations in Canada due to concerns about national security.

Classified as: Tik Tok, Centre for Media Technology and Democracy, Sonja Solomun, max bell school of public policy
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Published on: 14 Nov 2024

The is held every third Sunday in November, inviting teens and young adults to set aside their screens for 24 hours. The event encourages young Quebecers to be mindful of their screen use and of the risks linked with hyperconnectivity.

Classified as: Sara Grimes, teens and social media, Screen Time
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Published on: 12 Nov 2024

Government leaders, scientists and activists are convening in Baku, Azerbaijan, for the 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 29). Dubbed the “Finance COP,” this year's summit aims to mobilize financial support to help lower-income countries reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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Published on: 11 Nov 2024

A teenager in British Columbia has been hospitalized with a suspected case of H5N1 avian flu, marking the first human infection in Canada during the recent outbreak. The global spread of bird flu in poultry farms and wild bird populations has led to sporadic human cases, raising concerns over its potential public health impact.

Classified as: brian ward, Emerging infectious threats, Department of Medicine
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Published on: 11 Nov 2024

The American elections are upon us and polls suggest it is going to be a tight race between the twocandidates, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.

These experts from ۲ݮƵ University are available to share their insights:

Classified as: American Election, Wendell Adjetey, barry eidlin, Tina Montreuil, Vincent Rigby, leonard moore, Matthew Lebo, Vivek Astvansh
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Published on: 4 Nov 2024

is an annual campaign held in November to raise awareness and funds for men’s health issues, including prostate and testicular cancer, mental health, and suicide prevention.

These experts from ۲ݮƵ University are available to comment on this topic: 

Classified as: Robert Whitley, David Labbé, prostate cancer, Research Institute of the ۲ݮƵ University Health, Douglas Research Centre, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
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Published on: 31 Oct 2024

The federal government is expected to announce plans to move forward with a high-speed rail project linking Quebec City and Toronto, with electric trains reportedly capable of reaching speeds of 300 km/h. Although no official announcement has been made, sources suggest the new line would significantly reduce travel time between Montreal and Toronto — from the current 5.5-hour drive, or more than five hours by train, to just three hours by train — and include stops in cities such as Ottawa, Laval and Trois-Rivières, all while operating on a dedicated track.

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Published on: 29 Oct 2024

With Halloween approaching, ۲ݮƵ University experts are available to offer insights on a range of related topics.

Classified as: Christine McCusker, Pascal Thériault, Alexander Wahba, Research Institute of the ۲ݮƵ University Health Centre (RI-MUHC), Department of Chemistry
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Published on: 25 Oct 2024

The Government of Canada announced Thursday that it plans to reduce the numbers of both permanent and temporary immigrants admitted to the country over the next two years (2025-2027).

These experts from ۲ݮƵ University are available to share their insights:

Classified as: Immigration policy canada, Thomas Soehl, Morton Weinfeld, Department of Sociology
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Published on: 24 Oct 2024

Quebec will allow advance requests for medical assistance in dying (MAID) as of Oct. 30. People with certain serious illnesses, such as Alzheimer's disease, will be permitted to apply for MAID before they lose the capacity to consent.

These experts from ۲ݮƵ University are available to share their insights on this topic:

Classified as: ۲ݮƵ experts, Catherine Ferrier, Jose Morais, medical assistance in dying, Palliative Care
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Published on: 24 Oct 2024

On Nov. 3, Quebecers will turn their clocks back one hour for the seasonal time change. Tuesday, the Quebec government launched a public consultation on whether the biannual switch should be abolished in the future.

Classified as: Reut Gruber, ۲ݮƵ experts, sleep
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Published on: 24 Oct 2024

Small, feathered dinosaurs appear to have used their wings to run at speeds previously thought impossible without flight, according to a new study by an international team of scientists, including ۲ݮƵ Biology Professor Hans Larsson. The , published in The Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), sheds new light on the origins of bird flight.

Published on: 21 Oct 2024

Hydro-Québec and L'Alliance de l'énergie de l'Est are partnering to develop a new wind farm in the Lower St. Lawrence region, aiming to generate up to 1,000 megawatts of power. This $3 billion project, announced on Wednesday, will span 700 square kilometres of public land, including parts of Kamouraska and Témiscouata. The Wolastoqiyik Wahsipekuk First Nation is among the project partners, contributing to this large-scale initiative as part of the growing demand for renewable energy.

These experts from ۲ݮƵ University are available to share their insights on this topic:

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Published on: 17 Oct 2024

On Oct. 19 at 4:30 p.m., the ۲ݮƵ Redbirds will face off against the Harvard Crimson at Molson Stadium in a historic rugby match commemorating the 150th anniversary of the first intercollegiate rugby game in North America.

The Covo Cup, first established in 1974 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the ۲ݮƵ-Harvard rugby encounter in 1874, honours this storied rivalry. ۲ݮƵ, holding a 24-14 series lead, will also unveil a special 150th anniversary uniform at the game.

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Published on: 17 Oct 2024

As autumn brings a burst of colour to Eastern Canada and the Northeastern United States, two experts from ۲ݮƵ University are available to shed light on the science behind the vibrant hues and how they might be affected by climate change.

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Published on: 11 Oct 2024

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