/newsroom/taxonomy/term/16012/all en /newsroom/channels/news/expert-elon-musk-buy-twitter-44b-us-339305 <p>Elon Musk has sealed a deal to acquire Twitter for $44 billion US. The move comes after the richest man in the world started buying shares in the company in March, complaining that the social media network wasn't doing enough to ensure free speech. The company rebuffed his advances for weeks before the two sides struck a deal over the weekend that was made official on April 25. (<a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/musk-twitter-monday-1.6429802" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">CBC News</a>) </p> Thu, 28 Apr 2022 19:54:33 +0000 frederique.mazerolle@mcgill.ca 288109 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/experts-international-day-persons-disabilities-december-3-335268 <p>Celebrated on December 3rd, the International Day for Persons with Disabilities mobilizes support for critical issues relating to the inclusion of persons with disabilities, promotes awareness-raising about disability issues and draws attention to the benefits of an inclusive and accessible society for all. (<a href="https://en.unesco.org/commemorations/personswithdisabilitiesday" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">UNESCO</a>)  </p> <p>Here are some experts from Æ»¹ûÒùÔº that can provide comment on this issue:  </p> Thu, 02 Dec 2021 16:50:29 +0000 frederique.mazerolle@mcgill.ca 283681 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/experts-world-intellectual-property-day-april-26-330604 <p>The World Intellectual Property Day shines a light on the critical role of small and medium-sized enterprises in the economy and how they can use intellectual property (IP) rights to build stronger, more competitive, and resilient businesses. (<a href="https://www.wipo.int/ip-outreach/en/ipday/" target="_blank">World International Property Organization</a>)</p> <p>Here are some experts from Æ»¹ûÒùÔº that can provide comment on this issue:</p> Fri, 23 Apr 2021 16:07:02 +0000 frederique.mazerolle@mcgill.ca 261096 at /newsroom