/maxbellschool/taxonomy/term/2/all en /maxbellschool/channels/news/aftab-ahmed-challenging-asias-great-power-influence-policy-magazine-359297 <p>September 3, 2024 | Alumnus Aftab Ahmed MPP'23 wrote about the <a href="https://www.policymagazine.ca/can-india-challenge-china-as-asias-great-power-ask-its-neighbours/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" title="https://www.policymagazine.ca/can-india-challenge-china-as-asias-great-power-ask-its-neighbours/">challenging influence of India in the regional Asian subcontinent</a> given the current political environment of Bangladesh. He explains how India's heavy-handed foreign policy has fueled the crisis in Bangladesh and strained its relationships with other neighbouring countries.</p> Wed, 04 Sep 2024 17:55:16 +0000 pinaki.siwach@mcgill.ca 3223 at /maxbellschool /maxbellschool/channels/news/jennifer-welsh-sunday-magazine-cbc-news-357711 <p>June 9, 2024 | Host Piya Chattopadhyay speaks with Arif Lalani and <a href="/maxbellschool/our-people/mpp-teaching-faculty/jennifer-welsh">Jennifer Welsh</a> in The Sunday Magazine podcast, about the national security committee's allegation that some parliamentarians helped foreign governments meddle in Canadian politics, the latest developments in the ongoing wars in Ukraine and Gaza, and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's weaker-than-expected election victory in <a href="https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/audio/9.6417800">the week in global affairs</a>.</p> Thu, 13 Jun 2024 17:27:31 +0000 pinaki.siwach@mcgill.ca 3198 at /maxbellschool /maxbellschool/channels/news/sciences-po-mccall-macbain-scholarships-programme-357698 <p>Sciences Po has partnered with the <a href="https://mccallmacbainscholars.org">McCall MacBain Scholarships</a> programme to promote purposeful leadership. This scholarship recognizes the academic excellence and leadership potential of our current and former students, offering them the opportunity to participate in an interdisciplinary leadership programme while pursuing a fully funded master’s or professional degree at ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ University. Sciences Po graduates Suhanya Joseph de Saram and Anna Legault, both of whom earned McCall MacBain Finalist Awards this past year.</p> Wed, 12 Jun 2024 16:17:26 +0000 pinaki.siwach@mcgill.ca 3196 at /maxbellschool /maxbellschool/channels/news/alumna-henna-hundal-climate-activity-357697 <p>Our alumna, Henna Hundal, from the MPP Cohort of 2020-21, has been making significant contributions to climate change advocacy. Henna has been featured prominently in the media, addressing urgent environmental issues. As a delegate to the U.N. Climate Change Conferences, she recently discussed the influence of Big Oil on climate policy in an <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2024/06/06/world/video/un-climate-heat-hell-warning-hundal-vause-intv-060612aseg2-cnni-world-fast">interview with CNN's John Vause</a>, following the U.N.</p> Wed, 12 Jun 2024 15:56:11 +0000 pinaki.siwach@mcgill.ca 3195 at /maxbellschool /maxbellschool/channels/news/how-carbon-tax-got-alberta-coal-and-could-reduce-future-wildfires-sierra-club-canada-357626 <p>Jun 4, 2024 | The Environment in Canada Podcast <a href="https://www.sierraclub.ca/carbon-tax-coal-wildfires/">Episode 19</a> on the Carbon Tax, Alberta Getting off Coal, and Future Wildfires underscores the emergent need for a comprehensive understanding of carbon pricing and its benefits. Far from being mutually exclusive, Canada can implement a robust carbon pricing system while addressing inflation and paving the way for a green future.</p> Thu, 06 Jun 2024 15:13:28 +0000 pinaki.siwach@mcgill.ca 3192 at /maxbellschool /maxbellschool/channels/news/machine-us-podcast-series-globe-and-mail-357258 <p>May 7, 2024 | We are living in an age of breakthroughs propelled by advances in artificial intelligence. Technologies that were once the realm of science fiction are now transpiring into our reality. <a href="https://www.theglobeandmail.com/podcasts/machines-like-us/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Machine Like Us</a> is a technology show where every other Tuesday <a href="/maxbellschool/our-people/mpp-teaching-faculty/taylor-owen" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Taylor Owen</a> sits down with the people shaping this rapidly approaching future.</p> Tue, 07 May 2024 14:53:04 +0000 pinaki.siwach@mcgill.ca 3178 at /maxbellschool /maxbellschool/channels/news/abdelrahman-sherif-hot-cities-world-tour-pbs-mountain-lake-357188 <p>April 26, 2024 | Abdelrahman Sherif, born and raised in Cairo, Egypt, is part of the fifth cohort of MPPs. His expertise in management consulting has allowed him to make significant contributions to a diverse array of transformational and strategic projects, providing firsthand insight into the impact of public policy in the MENA Region. </p> Thu, 02 May 2024 20:24:49 +0000 pinaki.siwach@mcgill.ca 3176 at /maxbellschool /maxbellschool/channels/news/current-state-canada-us-defence-relations-canadian-global-affairs-institute-360286 <p>September 9, 2024 | Vincent Rigby was a guest on <a href="https://www.cgai.ca/the_current_state_of_canada_us_defence_relations" title="The CGAI Podcast Network">The CGAI Podcast Network</a> where he spoke about the The Current State of Canada-US Defence Relations. </p> Wed, 09 Oct 2024 21:49:37 +0000 pinaki.siwach@mcgill.ca 3244 at /maxbellschool /maxbellschool/channels/event/future-un-peace-operations-cipss-360258 <p>Peacekeeping has long been viewed as an example of effective multilateralism and a testament to the international community’s capacity to innovate.</p> Tue, 08 Oct 2024 18:34:44 +0000 pinaki.siwach@mcgill.ca 3241 at /maxbellschool /maxbellschool/channels/event/master-public-policy-information-session-360552 <p>Learn more about our intensive Master of Public Policy program and studying at the Max Bell School where we challenge students to take on complex policy issues through practical and theoretical methods.</p> Fri, 18 Oct 2024 18:37:54 +0000 victoria.weston@mcgill.ca 3247 at /maxbellschool /maxbellschool/channels/news/increased-scholarships-canadian-applicants-beginning-2025-360159 <p>In continuing our commitment to providing a high-quality and intensive Master of Public Policy program and in recognition of an ever-increasing cost of living, the Max Bell School will be increasing our entrance scholarships to $15,000 each for eligible Canadian applicants (citizens and permanent residents) beginning in fall 2025. These scholarships are based on merit, and all applicants will be considered automatically unless otherwise specified. The funding will be awarded to accepted students during their year attending the MPP program.</p> Tue, 01 Oct 2024 17:45:41 +0000 victoria.weston@mcgill.ca 3237 at /maxbellschool /maxbellschool/channels/news/canada-us-defence-relations-turbulent-time-canadian-global-affairs-institute-360313 <p>August 2024 | Professor Vincent Rigby wrote a <a href="https://carleton.ca/npsia/wp-content/uploads/Canada-US-Expert-Group-Rigby_EN.pdf">Working Paper #4</a> for The Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, with collaboration of Canadian Global Affairs Institute. The paper consists of four sections that delves with Canada-U.S. Defence Relations in a Turbulent Time, U.S. Administration, and  How to restore Canada's Military Credibility with the U.S., A Ten-Point Plan. </p> Thu, 10 Oct 2024 21:02:56 +0000 pinaki.siwach@mcgill.ca 3245 at /maxbellschool /maxbellschool/channels/event/max-bell-school-open-house-360254 <p>See the Max Bell School space and meet ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ Master of Public Policy students, alumni, faculty, and staff! </p> Tue, 08 Oct 2024 17:39:31 +0000 pinaki.siwach@mcgill.ca 3240 at /maxbellschool /maxbellschool/channels/event/us-election-day-away-david-shribman-360259 <p>On the eve of the American presidential election, <em>Globe and Mail </em>columnist and longtime Max Bell instructor <strong>David Shribman</strong> provides a tour d’horizon of the contest that reaches its climax on Tuesday, November 5.</p> Tue, 08 Oct 2024 19:01:30 +0000 pinaki.siwach@mcgill.ca 3242 at /maxbellschool /maxbellschool/channels/event/big-fix-how-companies-remake-markets-cash-and-keep-it-hidden-and-what-do-about-it-359844 <p>In the third and final lecture of the 2024 ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ Max Bell Lectures series, <strong><strong>Vass Bednar </strong></strong>and <strong><strong>Denise Hearn</strong></strong> draw on their new book, <a href="https://sutherlandhousebooks.com/product/</body></html>"></a></p> Fri, 20 Sep 2024 20:22:05 +0000 victoria.weston@mcgill.ca 3231 at /maxbellschool