/maxbellschool/taxonomy/term/2718/all en /maxbellschool/channels/news/aftab-canadas-smart-regulation-competition-and-innovation-policy-options-359987 <p>July 18, 2024 | Alumnus Aftab Ahmed MPP'23 wrote an article that explores strategies to reinvigorate Canada's entrepreneurial landscape through smart regulatory reforms on <a href="https://policyoptions.irpp.org/magazines/july-2024/competition-smart-regulation/">Policy Options</a>. "Regulatory sandboxes provide a controlled space for businesses to test new technologies without immediate regulatory burdens," writes Aftab. The use of artificial intelligence and emerging tech could streamline regulatory processes, making compliance easier and more efficient.</p> Wed, 25 Sep 2024 21:09:10 +0000 pinaki.siwach@mcgill.ca 3234 at /maxbellschool /maxbellschool/channels/news/anil-wasif-revival-bangladesh-during-unga-meetings-policy-magazine-359904 <p>September 23, 2024 | Alumnus Anil Wasif MPP'21 wrote about the <a href="https://www.policymagazine.ca/unga-spotlight-biden-to-meet-yunus-in-a-new-era-for-bangladesh/">revival of Bangladesh during the current UN General Assembly</a> in New York. "Yunus’ return to the international stage at the UNGA symbolizes a significant moment of reputational redemption after he endured over a decade of politically motivated legal harassment under Sheikh Hasina’s government," wrote Anil. Yunus and Biden’s talks may very well open doors for deeper economic collaboration.</p> Tue, 24 Sep 2024 17:49:14 +0000 pinaki.siwach@mcgill.ca 3233 at /maxbellschool /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/anil-wasif-bangladeshs-current-political-upheaval-policy-magazine-358148 <p>July 24, 2024 | Our alumni, Anil Wasif, from the MPP Cohort of 2020-21, who also sits on the advisory board of the Max Bell School of Public Policy wrote an <a href="https://www.policymagazine.ca/a-plea-for-bangladesh-to-meet-this-moment/">article on the current upheaval in Bangladesh</a>. "The past week’s events in Bangladesh, where nearly 200 people have lost their lives in a violent crackdown on student-led protests, is just the latest reminder of the underlying social and political issues plaguing Bangladeshi society.</p> Tue, 30 Jul 2024 14:00:24 +0000 pinaki.siwach@mcgill.ca 3213 at /maxbellschool /maxbellschool/channels/news/how-do-infrastructure-costs-affect-housing-affordability-policy-magazine-357256 <p>May 2, 2024 | In Policy Magazine’s Emerging Voices series each year, Max Bell School MPPs are asked to write articles on issues important to them. In the fourth article for 2024, Ian Lupton explains the need for a Canadian National Infrastructure Assessment for strengthening the nation’s housing crisis, by supporting a broad range of economic, social and environmental policy objectives. Ian has experience in legislative, provincial, and municipal governments in Canada and the US, and is passionate about utilizing public policy to enhance citizens' daily lives. </p> Tue, 07 May 2024 14:18:44 +0000 pinaki.siwach@mcgill.ca 3177 at /maxbellschool /maxbellschool/channels/news/should-canadians-be-concerned-about-corporate-concentration-levels-policy-magazine-357039 <p>April 23, 2024 | In <i>Policy Magazine</i>'s Emerging Voices series each year, Max Bell School MPPs are invited to write articles on issues important to them. In the third article for 2024, Abdul-Hakim Fuseini underscores the importance incentivizing small businesses for a greater Canadian economy growth. Abdul-Hakim previously taught and conducted research in finance, accounting and auditing at the University of Ghana Business School.</p> Wed, 24 Apr 2024 14:25:54 +0000 pinaki.siwach@mcgill.ca 3172 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/budget-2024-canadians-need-national-flood-insurance-program-policy-magazine-356801 <p>April 11, 2024 | In <em>Policy Magazine</em>'s Emerging Voices series each year, Max Bell School MPPs are invited to write articles on issues important to them. In the first article for 2024, Leah Brodovsky underscores the pressing need for a National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) as natural disasters, particularly flooding, become increasingly common and costly due to climate change. Leah Brodovsky is a Master of Public Policy candidate at the Max Bell School of Public Policy at ƻ����Ժ. Leah holds a BSc. Honours Food Science from the University of Guelph.</p> Tue, 16 Apr 2024 15:09:52 +0000 keith.baybayon@mcgill.ca 3162 at /maxbellschool /maxbellschool/channels/news/canada-doesnt-have-citizens-budget-it-should-policy-magazine-356802 <p>April 14, 2024 | In <em>Policy Magazine</em>'s Emerging Voices series each year, Max Bell School MPPs are invited to write articles on issues important to them.</p> Tue, 16 Apr 2024 15:20:06 +0000 keith.baybayon@mcgill.ca 3163 at /maxbellschool /maxbellschool/article/our-people/sean-celi Sean Celi shares what led him to pursue an MPP at Max Bell. Wed, 17 Apr 2024 18:23:37 +0000 Keith Andre Baybayon 3168 at /maxbellschool /maxbellschool/channels/news/health-sector-corruption-times-covid-19-pandemic-bangladesh-newspapers-mirrors-society-elsevier-352995 <p>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. The media's role in uncovering these issues emphasized the urgency for transparency to ease the plight of patients and healthcare providers.</p> Thu, 23 Nov 2023 15:35:24 +0000 keith.baybayon@mcgill.ca 3109 at /maxbellschool /maxbellschool/channels/news/case-pan-canadian-teleradiology-network-policy-magazine-353360 <p>December 6, 2023 | This op-ed by recent MPP graduate, Aftab Ahmed, is based on the policy titled <em>“Enhancing Access to Diagnostic Imaging: A Proposal for a Pan-Canadian and Interoperable Teleradiology Network” </em>written by our MPP graduates Aftab Ahmed, Anmol Gupta and Harshini Ramesh. </p> <p>This op-ed delves into the potential of expanding and coordinating teleradiology services across Canadian provinces and territories to shorten wait times for diagnostic imaging services like CT scans and MRIs, </p> Thu, 07 Dec 2023 18:46:08 +0000 kibel.aker@mcgill.ca 3119 at /maxbellschool /maxbellschool/channels/news/online-safety-bill-canada-time-get-it-already-hill-times-352287 <p>October 25, 2023 | This piece by MPP Alumnus Phaedra de Saint-Rome,highlights Canada's limited efforts in trying to publish a bill addressing online safety since 2020 and not having one in place to this day. The article provides a timeline of the same bill in the European Union and Australia and shows how other government around the world have been able to take action regarding online safety and harms. </p> <p>"Canadian youth are at greater risk online than their peers in much of the democratic world because our federal government won't table a long-promised bill" said Phaedra. </p> Thu, 26 Oct 2023 17:10:53 +0000 kibel.aker@mcgill.ca 3092 at /maxbellschool /maxbellschool/channels/news/alberta-university-student-association-calls-government-supports-wake-sexual-violence-report-350613 <p>August 30, 2023 | The Council of Alberta University Students is demanding more government action in the wake of a survey suggesting 50% of respondents have experienced some form of sexual or gender-based violence as a post-secondary student. Executive director and Max Bell School graduate <a href="/maxbellschool/our-people/mpps/2020-21">Alexandra Ages</a> said she is exited with working with the ministry on next steps. </p> Thu, 07 Sep 2023 16:07:52 +0000 kibel.aker@mcgill.ca 3067 at /maxbellschool /maxbellschool/channels/news/canada-urgently-needs-increase-housing-supply-and-transitional-supports-veterans-globe-and-mail-349376 <p>August 1, 2023 | The article in The Globe and Mail provides highlights from the report created by Taylor Chase, Alison Clement, Sandrine Desforges and Anmol Gupta for Canada’s Federal Housing Advocate as part of the Policy Lab 2023. There is a lack of leadership when it comes to veteran housing, which is split between several federal departments with no central co-ordination. They also warn that the federal government does not have a clear picture of the problem because it is not adequately tracking veterans and their housing status.</p> Thu, 03 Aug 2023 18:13:14 +0000 kibel.aker@mcgill.ca 3052 at /maxbellschool