/maxbellschool/taxonomy/term/819/all en /maxbellschool/channels/news/ken-boessenkool-crossing-line-line-331422 <p>June 9, 2021 | In this opinion piece in The Line, <a href="/maxbellschool/our-people/mpp-teaching-faculty/ken-boessenkool">Ken Boessenkool</a> reflects on the recent Islamophobic killings in London, Ontario.</p> <p><a href="https://theline.substack.com/p/ken-boessenkool-crossing-the-line?token=eyJ1c2VyX2lkIjo1Nzc3MjA5LCJwb3N0X2lkIjozNzM3NTkxNSwiXyI6Ik1CbGFZIiwiaWF0IjoxNjIzMjQ2MzY3LCJleHAiOjE2MjMyNDk5NjcsImlzcyI6InB1Yi03MDAzMiIsInN1YiI6InBvc3QtcmVhY3Rpb24ifQ.oF1AVx06QrMty7Q5SjiLzhtPWSZyk02fDr65UOp8zU8">Read the article</a>.</p> Wed, 09 Jun 2021 14:36:00 +0000 matthew.mclaughlin2@mail.mcgill.ca 2547 at /maxbellschool /maxbellschool/channels/news/worlds-democracies-including-canada-face-historic-choice-globe-and-mail-331388 <p>June 4, 2021 | In her latest piece for the Globe and Mail, Max Bell School professor <a href="/maxbellschool/our-people/mpp-teaching-faculty/jennifer-welsh">Jennifer Welsh</a> asserts that Canada must leverage its international relationships and articulate its vision for upholding democracy around the world.</p> Mon, 07 Jun 2021 19:18:19 +0000 matthew.mclaughlin2@mail.mcgill.ca 2538 at /maxbellschool /maxbellschool/channels/news/conservative-strategist-argues-carbon-tax-path-smaller-government-energi-media-331360 <p>June 1, 2020 | For years, carbon taxation has been anathema to Canada's conservatives. But, in a <a href="/maxbellschool/article/max-policy/conservatives-should-embrace-carbon-tax-not-reasons-you-think?mc_cid=13bef52b4e&mc_eid=7a1cbb9a03">recent piece</a> for our MAX <em>Policy </em>series, <a href="/maxbellschool/our-people/mpp-teaching-faculty/ken-boessenkool">Ken Boessenkool</a> argued that a price on pollution could help shrink the size of government and achieve other conservative priorities.</p> Fri, 04 Jun 2021 16:33:49 +0000 matthew.mclaughlin2@mail.mcgill.ca 2536 at /maxbellschool /maxbellschool/channels/news/albertas-quest-fair-deal-province-shouldnt-look-quebec-solutions-globe-and-mail-331359 <p>May 29, 2021 | In his latest for the Globe and Mail, Max Bell School professor Andrew Potter cautions Alberta—as it seeks to gain more federal leverage—to avoid the pitfall of emulating Quebec's tactics.</p> <p><a href="https://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/article-in-albertas-quest-for-a-fair-deal-the-province-shouldnt-look-to-quebec/">Read the article.</a></p> Fri, 04 Jun 2021 16:18:37 +0000 matthew.mclaughlin2@mail.mcgill.ca 2535 at /maxbellschool /maxbellschool/channels/news/higgs-income-tax-cut-signals-shift-conservative-carbon-policy-say-economists-cbc-news-331292 <p>May 27, 2021 | In this article by CBC News, Max Bell School professor Ken Boessenkool expresses support for the burgeoning conservative movement to translate carbon pricing revenues into lower personal income tax rates.</p> <p><a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/carbon-tax-higgs-1.6041288">Read the article.</a></p> Wed, 02 Jun 2021 14:10:02 +0000 matthew.mclaughlin2@mail.mcgill.ca 2532 at /maxbellschool /maxbellschool/channels/event/fireside-chat-camille-orridge-prioritizing-health-equity-331253 <p>Join the Max Bell School's <a href="/maxbellschool/programs/current-students/get-involved/public-policy-association-graduate-students-ppags">Public Policy Association of Graduate Students (PPAGS)</a> for the closing event in t</p> Fri, 28 May 2021 18:54:12 +0000 matthew.mclaughlin2@mail.mcgill.ca 2521 at /maxbellschool /maxbellschool/channels/news/nuclear-energy-immigration-and-free-trade-energi-media-331283 <p>May 11, 2021 | <a href="/maxbellschool/our-people/mpp-teaching-faculty/john-stewart">John Stewart </a>spoke with Energi Media about his recently published <a href="/maxbellschool/max-policy">MAX <em>Policy</em></a> article, "<a href="/maxbellschool/article/articles-max-policy/john-stewart-how-nuclear-energy-immigration-and-free-trade">How is Nuclear Energy Like Immigration and Free Trade?</a>" Watch the interview to hear Stewart unpack his article's arguments and delve into the future of nuclear energy in Canada.</p> Tue, 01 Jun 2021 13:44:36 +0000 matthew.mclaughlin2@mail.mcgill.ca 2529 at /maxbellschool /maxbellschool/channels/news/understanding-uss-influence-over-israel-globe-and-mail-331230 <p>May 21, 2021 | The power dynamics in United States-Israeli relations are exceedingly complicated. David Shribman helps unpack that complexity in this episode of The Decibel podcast, produced by The Globe and Mail.</p> <p><a href="https://www.theglobeandmail.com/podcasts/the-decibel/article-understanding-the-uss-influence-over-israel/">Listen to the podcast.</a></p> Thu, 27 May 2021 14:05:51 +0000 matthew.mclaughlin2@mail.mcgill.ca 2517 at /maxbellschool /maxbellschool/channels/news/andrew-potter-pandemic-has-eroded-trust-without-it-no-country-can-remain-democratic-and-free-331229 <p>May 25, 2021 | The COVID-19 pandemic further exacerbated Canadians' growing distrust of government and civil society institutions. As we begin to emerge from lockdowns, says Andrew Potter, the restoration of trust must be a top priority.</p> <p><a href="https://nationalpost.com/opinion/andrew-potter-the-pandemic-has-eroded-trust-but-without-it-no-country-can-remain-democratic-and-free">Read the article.</a></p> Thu, 27 May 2021 13:51:13 +0000 matthew.mclaughlin2@mail.mcgill.ca 2516 at /maxbellschool /maxbellschool/channels/news/oxford-handbook-peaceful-change-international-relations-331195 <p>October, 2020 | In the inaugural edition of The Oxford Handbook of Peaceful Change in International Relations, read <a href="/maxbellschool/our-people/mpp-teaching-faculty/jennifer-welsh" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" title="/maxbellschool/our-people/mpp-teaching-faculty/jennifer-welsh">Jennifer Welsh</a>'s chapter on International law and peaceful change. </p> <p><a href="https://www.oxfordhandbooks.com/view/10.1093/oxfordhb/9780190097356.001.0001/oxfordhb-9780190097356">View the handbook.</a></p> Tue, 25 May 2021 13:47:55 +0000 matthew.mclaughlin2@mail.mcgill.ca 2510 at /maxbellschool /maxbellschool/channels/news/andrew-potter-my-fellow-gen-xers-dont-appreciate-our-great-gift-we-were-ignored-line-331145 <p>May 20, 2021 | "That is why when you hear a Gen Xer talk about being the “latchkey” generation, they aren’t really complaining — they’re bragging. There’s another word for the neglect being described here, and that’s <em>freedom</em>." <a href="/maxbellschool/our-people/mpp-teaching-faculty/andrew-potter">Andrew Potter</a> explains why he's so grateful to count himself as a member of Gen X.</p> Thu, 20 May 2021 15:06:50 +0000 matthew.mclaughlin2@mail.mcgill.ca 2506 at /maxbellschool /maxbellschool/channels/news/women-negotiators-afghantaliban-peace-talks-could-spur-global-change-conversation-331144 <p>May 19, 2021 | As the U.S. continues to withdraw troops from Afghanistan, the outcome of ongoing peace talks between the Taliban and the Afghan government will be of huge consequence to Afghan women. Max Bell School professor <a href="/maxbellschool/our-people/mpp-teaching-faculty/vrinda-narain">Vrinda Narain</a> weighed in on the important role women are playing in the negotiations.</p> <p><a href="https://theconversation.com/women-negotiators-in-afghan-taliban-peace-talks-could-spur-global-change-159033">Read the article.</a></p> Thu, 20 May 2021 14:55:11 +0000 matthew.mclaughlin2@mail.mcgill.ca 2505 at /maxbellschool /maxbellschool/channels/news/joe-biden-appears-powerless-when-it-comes-dealing-mideast-crisis-globe-and-mail-331098 <p>May 16, 2021 | As the age-old conflict in the Middle East rages to a level not seen since the 2014 Gaza War, Joe Biden's ability to do anything about it appears limited. Biden is in a difficult situation, write David Shribman, destined to face backlash from various constituencies no matter what he does.</p> <p><a href="https://www.theglobeandmail.com/world/article-joe-biden-appears-powerless-when-it-comes-to-dealing-with-israel/">Read the article.</a></p> Mon, 17 May 2021 18:11:07 +0000 matthew.mclaughlin2@mail.mcgill.ca 2502 at /maxbellschool /maxbellschool/channels/news/five-competition-ministers-discuss-regulating-big-tech-columbia-journalism-review-331092 <p>May 14, 2021 | Max Bell School professor Taylor Owen recently chaired a virtual panel with competition ministers from five different countries. Among the topics discussed: the hotly debated new Australian News Media and Digital Platform Bargaining Code.</p> <p><a href="https://www.cjr.org/business_of_news/competition-ministers-regulating-big-tech.php">Read this article</a> in the Columbia Journalism Review to learn more about the discussions.</p> Mon, 17 May 2021 14:57:45 +0000 matthew.mclaughlin2@mail.mcgill.ca 2501 at /maxbellschool /maxbellschool/channels/news/are-google-and-facebook-really-future-journalism-columbia-journalism-review-330746 <p>April 28, 2021 | This article in the Columbia Journalism Review explores a recent seminar—co-hosted by the Max Bell School's Taylor Owen—that brought together competition ministers from across the globe to discuss the ramifications of the News Media Bargaining Code and the changing dynamics between platforms and publishers.</p> <p><a href="https://www.cjr.org/tow_center/are-google-and-facebook-really-the-future-of-journalism-new-policies-risk-making-it-so.php">Read the article.</a></p> Thu, 29 Apr 2021 14:50:56 +0000 matthew.mclaughlin2@mail.mcgill.ca 2475 at /maxbellschool