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McGill University's Max Bell School of Public Policy is committed to the research, teaching, public outreach & government engagement of pressing policy issues.
@taylorowen.bsky.social 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.

Read the article on @theglobeandmail.com or the report on @mediatechdemocracy.bsky.social:
Taylor Owen's Report to the AI Strategic Task Force | The Globe and Mail
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...
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January 27, 2026 at 6:14 PM
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Join us on February 13 at 12:00 noon EST for a webinar featuring Maria Popova, Vincent Rigby, and Carsten-Andreas Schulz on Trump’s Foreign Policy and Canada’s Strategic Dilemmas @cpsa-acsp.bsky.social @mcgillpolisci.bsky.social @popovaprof.bsky.social
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Trump’s Foreign Policy and Canada’s Strategic Dilemmas
Eventbrite - McGill Institute for the Study of Canada presents Trump’s Foreign Policy and Canada’s Strategic Dilemmas - Friday, February 13, 2026 - Find event and ticket information.
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January 26, 2026 at 8:57 PM
Jennifer Welsh joined The Herle Burly podcast to discuss the implications of Prime Minister Carney’s recent trip to China.

Welsh argues that while a “New World Order” is indeed emerging, the real question is what form it will ultimately take.

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New World Order: Canada on the World Stage with David Mulroney & Jennifer Welsh
Podcast Episode · The Herle Burly · 2026-01-17 · 1h 19m
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January 19, 2026 at 4:55 PM
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Meet one of the program directors for The Art of Writing About Policy, Neil Bouwer!

Currently a professor of practice at @mcgill.ca’s @maxbellschool.bsky.social, Neil shares his expertise in framing complex issues and communicating them clearly to diverse audiences.
January 7, 2026 at 4:39 PM
It’s been an exciting year at Max Bell! As we wind down for the holiday season, we’re reflecting on the progress we’ve made together.

We’re deeply grateful for our policy community, and we look forward to another year of growth, thoughtful dialogue, and meaningful impacts. See you in 2026! 🎉📚 🤗
Looking Back on 2025 at the Max Bell School
Through out 2025, the Max Bell School was a dynamic hub for debate, analysis, learning, and collaboration on some of today’s most pressing public policy challenges. Through teaching, research, policy ...
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December 22, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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Philippe Dufresne, Elizabeth Denham (Chair, Jersey Data Protection Authority) & Claire Atkin (Co-Founder & CEO, @checkmyads.org ) joined @jennifermwelsh.bsky.social (Director, @maxbellschool.bsky.social) to discuss current privacy laws and AI governance.

Watch their panel here: tinyurl.com/2xvt2jsy
Panel: Data Privacy in an AI World | Attention: Govern Or Be Governed
At Attention: Govern Or Be Governed, Philippe Dufresne (Privacy Commissioner of Canada), Elizabeth Gary (Chair, Jersey Data Protection Authority, and former UK Commissioner of Information), and Claire Atkin (Co-Founder and CEO, Check My Ads Institute) joined Jennifer Welsh (Director, Max Bell School of Public Policy, McGill University) to discuss what the current age of AI means for data privacy. Attention: Govern Or Be Governed was a two-day international gathering, dedicated to understanding how the world's democracies can chart a new path forward in the digital age. This event was presented by Paradigms, the Centre for Media, Technology and Democracy, and the Max Bell School of Public Policy at McGill University. Videography by Victor Oly, Natasha Zimin, and Jorge Vasconez. Visit the Attention website to learn more: https://www.attentionconferences.com/conferences/2025-forum
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November 27, 2025 at 8:51 PM
The Max Bell School of Public Policy invites applications for four open positions, all with ideal start dates of Sept. 1, 2026.

- Fellowship in Sustainability
- JW McConnell Professor of Practice in Public Policy
- JW McConnell Visiting Scholar in Public Policy
- Slater Family Visiting Scholar
Employment Opportunities at the Max Bell School
Use the sidebar menu to explore career opportunities at the Max Bell School. Find out more about working at McGill. Course Lecturer Course Lecturer positions are governed by the McGill Course Lecturers and Instructors Union (MCLIU) collective agreement. Please consult the collective agreement for detailed information. In accordance with the University's collective agreement with the McGill Course Lecturers' and Instructors' Union (MCLIU), a list of individuals who currently have priority points, with the Max Bell School, can be found here. All Course Lecturer positions are now posted through Workday on McGill’s Careers Website: https://mcgill.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/mcgill_careers NOTE: IF YOU ARE A CURRENT EMPLOYEE at McGill, with an active appointment in Workday who has successfully logged into Workday with an @mcgill.ca account, you must apply as a "Current employee". You must be signed into VPN using your @mcgill.ca email account prior to logging into Workday in order to be able to apply. IF YOU ARE NOT A CURRENT EMPLOYEE you must apply as an “External candidate". When you click on "apply" for a position of interest, you will then be prompted to sign into Workday. At this point, you must create an account with the use of a personal email address exclusively (i.e. @gmail.com, @yahoo.ca, etc.). DO NOT create an account using your @mail.mcgill.ca address this will cause technical issues.
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November 18, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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For plenary panel: Data Privacy in an AI World, moderator Jennifer Welsh (@maxbellschool.bsky.social) was joined by Philippe Dufresne (Privacy Commissioner of Canada), Elizabeth Denham (Chair, Jersey Data Protection Authority), and Claire Atkin (Co-Founder and CEO, @checkmyads.org).
October 24, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Vincent Rigby, a former National Security and Intelligence Advisor to the Prime Minister, pushes students to rethink what security means in an era shaped by climate change and shifting global power.

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Lessons from Vincent Rigby on National Security and the Navigating Public Service
For students walking into Vincent Rigby’s classroom at the Max Bell School of Public Policy, the conversation about national security is anything but theoretical. As the Slater Family Professor of Pra...
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October 22, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Interested in what it's like to be a policy analyst? RSVP for our interactive session with Neil Bouwer, a seasoned policy professional.

RSVP: future.mcgill.ca/register/F26...
October 21, 2025 at 4:25 PM
If you missed last week’s "Climate at a Crossroads," the recordings are now up! Hosted by The Walrus, the Max Bell School and the Centre for MTD, expert panels examined how climate disinformation crosses borders and shapes global action.

Watch the recordings below.
Climate at a Crossroads | Ecofiscal Annual Conference - YouTube
Thursday, October 9, 2025 https://www.mcgill.ca/maxbellschool/events/past/2025/climate-crossroads At a time of mounting climate urgency, the integrity of our...
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October 17, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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Incredible #ClimateAtACrossroads event yesterday, hosted by @thewalrus.ca & McGill's @maxbellschool.bsky.social. I joined a passionate panel alongside Kathryn Harrison, Andrew Leach, and Christopher Ragan for a feisty discussion about fighting climate disinformation & greenwashing.
October 10, 2025 at 1:11 PM
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You can watch the livestream here: tinyurl.com/24e23wd5 or at thewalrus.ca

Tune in to hear Deputy Director at the Centre, @sonjasolomun.bsky.social, in panel 1: Mapping The State of Climate Disinformation.
Climate at a Crossroads
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October 9, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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Be sure to check out Climate at a Crossroads today! This day-long event from @thewalrus.ca and @maxbellschool.bsky.social, in partnership with the Centre, brings together global experts to explore how climate disinformation is restraining progress. 🧵
October 9, 2025 at 3:35 PM
In "Borderline Chaos: How Canada Got Immigration Right, and Then Wrong," and accompanying lectures, @theglobeandmail.com columnist Tony Keller considers how Canada's immigration system can be rebuilt better than before.

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October 8, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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Season 2 of Machines Like Us is out now!

AI has thrown universities into turmoil. This week's episode: should educators embrace AI or ban it outright?

#MachinesLikeUs #Podcast #AI #HigherEd
September 23, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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🚨 Information Incident Notification: Ripple Effects of the Charlie Kirk Assassination in the Canadian Information Ecosystem. 🧵

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September 19, 2025 at 5:41 PM
In an article for The Globe and Mail, authors Jennifer Welsh and Denise Dresser argue that Canada and Mexico must deepen their partnership to tackle the challenges posed by U.S. protectionist trade policies and the security agenda

Read the article: www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...
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September 18, 2025 at 4:59 PM
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🚨 Upcoming event: Join Deputy Director at the Centre, @sonjasolomun.bsky.social, on October 9th for Climate at a Crossroads, presented by @maxbellschool.bsky.social and @thewalrus.ca.
Carbon pricing and sustainable finance rely on transparency and public trust. How are disinformation campaigns exploiting the policies that sustain these mechanisms? Learn more at Max Bell School of Public Policy presents Climate at a Crossroads. climateatacrossroads.eventbri...
September 8, 2025 at 5:54 PM
✨ Meet our seventh cohort of MPP students! We are pleased to welcome 35 bright minds for the 2025-2026 academic year.
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August 26, 2025 at 9:05 PM
We're pleased to present the 2025 Policy Lab reports and recorded presentations from our sixth cohort of McGill University's Max Bell School of Public Policy Master of Public Policy candidates. Congratulations to all our MPPs!

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Policy Lab 2025
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July 16, 2025 at 3:22 PM
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Carbon pricing was once backed by Paul Martin, Bob Rae, Jean Charest, and Preston Manning. So what happened? Chris Ragan (@maxbellschool.bsky.social) tells @spaikin.bsky.social how that consensus collapsed, and what it means for Canadian climate policy.
What Went Wrong with the Carbon Tax in Canada? | The Agenda
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June 24, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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What do Preston Manning, Bob Rae, Mike Harcourt, Jean Charest, and Paul Martin have in common? They all backed carbon pricing. Chris Ragan (@maxbellschool.bsky.social) tells @spaikin.bsky.social how that rare consensus collapsed, and what it means for climate policy. Tonight at 8/11pm
June 23, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Co-hosts Frérédic Mérand & @jennifermwelsh.bsky.social are joined by Pierre Moscovici, the First President of the French Cour des comptes and former European Commissioner to discuss the challenges facing the European Union as well as its relationship with Canada and the United States.
L’Europe et le défi américain | Tour de Table
June 18, 2025 | In March 2023, Jennifer Welsh launched Tour de Table, a podcast series that joins leading scholars and policymakers for a bilingual discussion of the political, economic, and security ...
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June 19, 2025 at 7:50 PM