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Experts: extreme cold

webfull — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 21:21:03 +0000

Extremely cold temperatures are expected to hit most of Canada this weekend due to an Arctic air mass. As well, a severe winter storm is forecast for large parts of the United States.

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Expert: New Montreal policies on housing development

webfull — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 20:07:41 +0000

In a bid to encourage housing construction, Montreal Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada has announced the city plans to loosen obligations for developers that were enacted by the previous administration. Her team has also identified 80 plots of land owned by the municipality that are available for mixed use and non-profit projects.

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Vincent Rigby on Canada's Response to Trump's Aggresive Pursuit of Greenland | KPFA

webfull — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 19:02:05 +0000

January 22, 2026 | Vincent Rigby spoke on KPFA to discuss the implications of U.S. interest in Greenland for Canada. Rigby noted that while the U.S. has a longstanding military presence in Greenland and could, in theory, seize it, such a move would raise serious questions for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).

Fascist Sheep: Land and Livestock in Inner Mongolia under Japanese Rule

webfull — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 18:42:41 +0000

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Taylor Owen's Report to the AI Strategic Task Force | The Globe and Mail

webfull — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 18:41:21 +0000

January 22, 2026 | Taylor Owen recently submitted a report to the Minister of AI and Digital Innovation with recommendations on democratic governance and safety in his capacity as a member of Canada's AI Strategy Task Force.

He emphasized online platforms' responsibility to inform consumers when using AI to generate material. He further discussed the significant harm that AI chatbots can inflict on young people, including manipulating users and spreading disinformation.

Vincent Rigby on Contingency Planning | Global News

webfull — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 18:18:30 +0000

January 20, 2026 | Vincent Rigby joined Global News to discuss Canada's military contingency plans amid the shifting relationship with the United States. Rigby said the Canadian Armed Forces routinely examines a range of threat scenarios, including those involving allies. Rigby noted that the very need to contemplate such scenarios shows how dramatically the global security environment has changed, and that it is time to reflect on Canada's place within it.

Call for Applications: Royal Victoria Hospital Site Program Director, Core Internal Medicine Residency Training Program

webfull — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 17:58:41 +0000

The Department of Medicine is recruiting for the position of Royal Victoria Hospital Site Program Director, Core Internal Medicine Residency Training Program, to begin July 1st, 2026.

Vincent Rigby on Defending Canada’s Arctic Sovereignty | Montreal Gazette

webfull — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 17:52:56 +0000

January 21, 2026 | Vincent Rigby recently spoke to the Montreal Gazette on the rising U.S. rhetoric under President Donald Trump, underscoring the need for Canada to strengthen its Arctic defences.

Jennifer Welsh on Canada's Trade and Economic Strategy | The Canadian Press

webfull — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 17:33:51 +0000

January 22, 2026 | As the federal Cabinet meets in Quebec City, Director Jennifer Welsh said ministers must move from broad commitments to concrete plans for diversifying Canada's trade and strengthening the economy. Amid rising geopolitical uncertainty, she emphasized the need to define what meaningful international partnerships will look like in practice.

BBME seminar: "Co-Design of VR and Socially Assistive Interventions for Diverse Aging Communities", Harmehr Sekhon, PhD, Department of Medicine, Division of Geriatric Medicine, ��ɫֱ��

webfull — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 16:40:46 +0000

��ɫֱ�� researchers create shapeshifting materials that could power the next generation of soft robots

webfull — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 15:59:18 +0000

��ɫֱ�� engineers have developed new ultra-thin materials that can be programmed to move, fold and reshape themselves, much like animated origami. They open the door to softer, safer and more adaptable robots that could be used in medical tools that gently move inside the body, wearable devices that change shape on the skin or smart packaging that reacts to its environment.

��ɫֱ�� Law ranked among the world’s top law schools by the Times Higher Education

webfull — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 15:28:56 +0000

The Faculty of Law is delighted to announce it was again ranked as one of the world’s top universities at which to study law. The Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings placed ��ɫֱ�� 33rd worldwide.  

Since the law ranking was introduced in 2017, ��ɫֱ�� has consistently featured in the global top 35. This year, 425 law schools around the world were ranked.  

Feminist Research Colloquium 2025-2026

webfull — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 15:06:08 +0000

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THE LEIDEN & MCGILL ACADEMIC WORKSHOP ON AIR & SPACE LAW

webfull — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 14:40:38 +0000

The first joint International Institute of Air and Space Law (IIASL), Leiden University & ��ɫֱ�� Institute of Air and Space Law Academic Workshop on Air & Space Law will be held in Leiden on Friday, 18 September 2

The 9th edition of the Symposium on Child and Youth Trauma will take place on May 6 and 7, 2026!

webfull — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 22:26:51 +0000

The Trauma Symposium will take place on May 6 and 7, 2026!