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We have the regulatory tools we need to fix Facebook | Globe and Mail
October 14, 2021 | In this opinion piece, Max Bell School professor Taylor Owen, former Supreme Court chief justice Beverley McLachlin, and chair of the Canadian Citizens' Assembly on Democratic Expression, Peter MacLeod argue that the latest Facebook controversy surrounding the testimony by Facebook whistle-blower Frances Haugen has the potential to change the debate a
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The Nobel Peace Prize 2021 | The Norwegian Nobel Committee
October 8, 2021 | Journalist Maria Ressa, a member of the Centre for Media, Technology and Democracy's Advisory Board, has been awarded the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize. Read about Ressa's fight to safeguard journalistic freedom in the Philippines and bring light to the abuses of the Duterte regime.
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Noise observatory still necessary, still in the works, councillors say | Montreal Gazette
October 2, 2021 | MPP alumnus Matis Allali—who was part of a team of students that studied noise pollution management policies for their Policy Lab project—comments on renewed calls for a noise observatory in Mo
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Federal government pressed to extend COVID-19 benefits for small businesses |
October 5, 2021 | With vaccination rates relatively high across the country, Canada has moved past the worst stages of the COVID-19 pandemic. That said, the crisis is by no means over, and many businesses haven't fully recovered. What, then, should the federal government do about the small business support programs it launched at the onset of the pandemic? Max Bell School director Chris Ragan recently shared his perspective.
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What Trudeau's Win Means for Canadian Foreign Policy | The Chicago Council on Global Affairs
September 23, 2021 | Canada's 44th federal election didn't change much in terms of the partisan composition of Parliament. But as the Trudeau Liberals enter their third term, what will be different about their approach to governance—particularly in the realm of foreign policy? Max Bell School professor Jennifer Welsh weighs in.
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Why civilization is in decline — and what can turn it around | CBC Radio
September 29, 2021 | Max Bell School Professor Andrew Potter believes Western society is in decline. What—if any are—are the silver linings?
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Quebec swiftly passes new bill to prohibit anti-vaccine protests near schools, hospitals | CTV News
September 23, 2021 | Quebec recently passed a new bill prohibiting anti-vaccination protestors from demonstrating outside schools and hospitals. Max Bell School's Pearl Eliadis comments: “This is a rushed bill, it’s coming in really quickly."
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Bill 96 is in violation of international human rights law | CJAD 800
September 17, 2021 | Radio interview with the Max Bell School's Pearl Eliadis on the controversy of Bill 96.
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How to fix Facebook | Globe and Mail
October 6, 2021 | In this episode of the Globe and Mail'sThe Decibel podcast, Max Bell School professor Taylor Owen speaks about harmful effects of Facebook's addictive nature and what we can do about it.
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Andrew Potter: I Think Elon Musk Will Die on Mars | Let's Dig Deep
August 27, 2021 | In this podcast guest appearance, Andrew Potter shares his foreboding predictions for the future of Western society.
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The Canadian Election Misinformation Project - Memo #2
September 13, 2021 | The Media Ecosystem Observatory's Canadian Election Misinformation Project recently published a memo on how misinformation is fomenting violent protests among those who that vaccines and vaccine mandates, and related policies, are infringing on their civil liberties.
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The Canadian Election Misinformation Project - Memo #3
September 16, 2021 | The Media Ecosystem Observatory's Canadian Election Misinformation Project's recent memo too a look at the American disinformation landscape, assessing the degree to which it darkest effects have seeped into Canadian society—specifically in the context of the 44th Canadian federal election.
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Yes, civilization is in decline (though it may not stay that way) | Ottawa Citizen
September 22, 2021 | Terry Glavin reviews Max Bell School's professor Andrew Potter's new book ON DECLINE.
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Battling climate change in Canada: Experts examine the major parties' climate plans | The Current
August 23, 2021 | When voters went to the polls in the recent federal election, climate change was front of mind for many. For the first time, all major parties had credible plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. But how did the plans stack up to each other? Max Bell School director Chris Ragan weighs in on this episode of The Current.
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Climate change and the election: Compare party platforms | CBC News
September 12, 2021 | The 44th federal election campaign is over, and the Liberals have clung to their plurality of seats in the House of Commons, setting them up to form another minority government. Read about what they have promised to do to fight climate change during their new mandate.
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