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August, 2021 | Co-written by our postdoctoral fellow, Dr. Luna K.C., this paper uses a critical and intersectional feminist lens to uncover the roots of the alt-right movement in Canada and how it continues to function and proliferate. Read on to understand how these forces operate in a Canadian context and how its inherent racism and misogyny can be countered. 

Classified as: Luna KC, WPS, Women Peace and Security, RNWPS, Research Network on Women Peace and Security
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Published on: 16 Sep 2021

Starting in September, the Centre for Interdisciplinary Research on Montréal is happy to welcome Ph.D candidate Pavel Kunysz as part of a three-month research stay!

Classified as: Centre for Interdisciplinary Research on Montreal, Champ des possibles, Université de Liège, architecture, territorial planning, Montreal
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Published on: 16 Sep 2021

The Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Montréal (CIRM) is very pleased to welcome urban studies researcher Leila Ghaffari as the recipient of the BMO Postdoctoral FellowshipÌý2021–2022!

Classified as: postdoctoral fellowship, Centre for Interdisciplinary Research on Montreal, urban studies, Montreal
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Published on: 1 Sep 2021

August 18, 2021 | Facebook and other social media companies have done a lot over the past five years to address the problem of their platforms' being used by bad actors to influence elections or spread misinformation. However, they still have a way to go. The Media Ecosystems Observatory's Aengus Bridgman comments on the steps Facebook is taking to prevent their platform from being misused during the federal election campaign.

Classified as: max bell school, max bell school of public policy, media ecosystem observatory, MEO, Tech Informed Policy, Canadian Election Misinformation Project, Election 44
Published on: 18 Aug 2021

The GNCDA 2021 calls for grant proposals which was published on June 5, 2021 have been extended! These grants are designed for graduate students, health professionals and medical residents. Whilst the eligibility criteria and requirements remain the same, the deadlines have been extended by one month.

To see the requirements or to apply, review the funding page.

Published on: 4 Jul 2021

Dr Isabelle Malhamé received the FRQS Clinician Scientist Junior 1 Career Award!

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Published on: 31 May 2021

New research co-authored by Â鶹AV Earth and Planetary Science professor John Stix challenges conventional views about scientists' ability to reliably predict volcanic eruptions.

Published on: 11 May 2021

Dialogue Â鶹AV’s Health and Social Services Community Leadership Bursary Program provides financial support to Quebec students with English and French language skills pursuing full-time studies in the area of health and social services. These bursaries are coordinated locally by the English-speaking community networks in the various Quebec regions.

Classified as: Dialogue Â鶹AV; Health and Social Services Community Leadership Bursary Program; health and social services;English-speaking community networks
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Published on: 25 Mar 2021

Competitive funding for researchers and students for initiatives addressing access to healthcare & social services for English-speaking Quebecers.

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Published on: 24 Feb 2021

Supported by the Max Bell School's Centre for Media, Technology and Democracy, the Canadian Commission on Democratic Expression has released a new report detailing six recommendations to enable citizens, governments and platforms to deal with online hate speech in Canada.

Read the Commission's report .

Classified as: Taylor Owen on Digital Governance, taylor owen, max bell school, max bell school of public policy, Tech Informed Policy, Centre for Media Technology and Democracy
Published on: 3 Feb 2021

February 2, 2021 | As the tide of nationalism sweeps across the globe and countries increasingly turn inwards, it is crucial that the protection agenda–including the Protection of Civilians (PoC) and the Responsibility to Protect (RtoP)–is reaffirmed. Max Bell School Professor Jennifer Welsh writes on the PeaceLab Blog about what measures Germany can take to achieve this objective, including embracing multilateralism and seeking out new partners to promote civilian self-protection.

Classified as: max bell school, max bell school of public policy, Jennifer Welsh
Published on: 2 Feb 2021

January 24, 2021 | In this paper, Max Bell School Professor Jennifer Welsh and her co-authors address the challenges and opportunities the fluid geopolitical and security environment poses for humanitarian policymaking and practice.

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Classified as: Jennifer Welsh, max bell school, max bell school of public policy
Published on: 5 Jan 2021

December 2020 | This new report by the Media Ecosystem Observatory looks into vaccine hesitancy in Canada in the lead-up to the development of a vaccine. Key findings included that 65% of Canadians intend to take a vaccine, and that the best opportunity to reach those who are unsure is to address important concerns around the safety and effectiveness of the vaccine.

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Classified as: Taylor Owen on Digital Governance, taylor owen, max bell school, max bell school of public policy, Tech Informed Policy, media ecosystem observatory, MEO
Published on: 5 Jan 2021

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