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Telecommuting has been around for decades—and big companies have never really been on board

mar, 03/03/2026 - 15:56

Remote work leapt into the public consciousness during the Covid-19 pandemic, when many jobs shifted to a fully remote model for public health reasons. However, the concept of telecommuting long predates the pandemic. “It was invented in the 1970s, for environmental reasons,” told La Presse.

Published: 3 March 2026

After Supreme Court ruling, Trump administration will find alternative ways to impose tariffs

mar, 03/03/2026 - 15:50

In a ruling on February 20, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that President Donald Trump’s imposition of tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) was illegal. The ruling could be good news for companies that paid tariffs over the past year, but consumers who paid higher prices for tariffed products aren’t likely to get any money back, according to , an Associate Professor at 91ɬ Desautels.

Published: 3 March 2026

Meet Doyin Agbaje: MBA student, community builder and 2025 McCall MacBain Scholar

mar, 03/03/2026 - 14:26

Doyin Agbaje, MBA'27, brings an exceptional record of academic achievement, professional experience and community leadership to the 91ɬ Desautels MBA program. A Nigerian Canadian, Doyin earned the Lieutenant-Governor's Medal upon graduating as valedictorian from Douglas College before building a career as a marketing specialist at Apple. She also ran the Black Block Association, a non-profit responsible for one of Vancouver's largest Black community events.

Published: 3 March 2026

Some young gamers may be at higher risk of mental health problems, but family and school support can help

mar, 03/03/2026 - 09:16

Pre-teens who struggle to control their video gaming habits are more likely to have psychotic-like experiences a year later, a new study has found.

91ɬ researchers and colleagues at Maastricht University found that 12-year-olds who showed signs of problematic gaming were more likely to experience mild paranoia, unusual beliefs or disturbed perceptions at age 13.

Published: 3 March 2026

Vincent Rigby on Canada-India Security Concerns | The Canadian Press

lun, 03/02/2026 - 15:52

February 27, 2026 | Vincent Rigby cautions against downplaying national security concerns as Canada seeks to rebuild ties with India. He says it "strains credibility" to suggest that harmful interference has ceased and instead argues Ottawa must navigate a balance between re-engagement and vigilance. Rigby emphasizes that the government must not brush aside concerns about transnational repression and should clearly explain to Canadians how it intends to address ongoing security risks.

Published: 2 March 2026

Kyle Matthews on Foreign Threats to Canada | CTV News

lun, 03/02/2026 - 15:46

February 25, 2026 | Kyle Matthews joins CTV News to discuss the growing scale of foreign interference targeting Canada, including disinformation campaigns and sabotage of critical infrastructure. He describes Russia's strategy as a form of "hybrid warfare" aimed at shaping public opinion and fracturing Western unity. He further notes Canada's vulnerabilities as a G7 country and argues how subsea cables and digital networks have become central to daily life and are increasingly exposed to disruption.

Published: 2 March 2026

Next Phase of Banner Modernisation: Admin Pages Rollout | Prochaine phase de la modernisation de Banner : déploiement des pages administratives

lun, 03/02/2026 - 14:53

Correction: A previous version of this message contained some incorrect links. Please see a corrected version below.

Dear FIS Banner Users,

Following a successful pilot, we are pleased to announce the upcoming launch of Banner Admin Pages. As the replacement for Banner INB Forms, Admin Pages provide a modern, user-friendly interface designed to enhance efficiency and improve your overall experience.

Having completed this important first step, we are now ready to roll out the Admin Pages to more users across the Finance and Budget teams.

Published: 2 March 2026

Experts: War in Iran

lun, 03/02/2026 - 12:16

Since the joint U.S. and Israeli attacks began Feb. 28, the situation in Iran and in the region has evolved rapidly. U.S. President Donald Trump has said his objective is regime change in Iran.

These 91ɬ experts are available to comment:

Rex Brynen, Professor, Department of Political Science, is an expert in Middle East politics and security.

rex.brynen [at] mcgill.ca (English)

Published: 2 March 2026

Dr. Vincent Paquin, Global News

lun, 03/02/2026 - 09:38

OpenAI’s handling of Tumbler Ridge shooter info opens regulation questions.

Published: 2 March 2026

Dr. David Benrimoh, La Presse

lun, 03/02/2026 - 09:37

« Est-ce que je suis fou? » : quand l’IA mène à la psychose…

Published: 2 March 2026

Dr. Simon Ducharme, Toronto Star, Radio-Canada

lun, 03/02/2026 - 09:36

An approved new treatment slows the progress of Alzheimer’s — but will provincial drug plans offer it?

L’IA en santé mentale, entre risques et innovation.

Published: 2 March 2026

Service Notice: REDCap System temporarily shutdown

lun, 03/02/2026 - 08:35

The REDCap system (Administration & Research) has been temporarily shut down following the identification of critical vulnerabilities by the vendor.

To ensure the security of our environment and protect our users’ data, we have shut down our REDCap system while we review and perform the necessary upgrades.

This precautionary measure was taken to protect data and system integrity. Our teams are working with the vendor to address the issue and restore service as quickly and safely as possible.

Updates will be shared as more information becomes available.

Published: 2 March 2026

The Info-Neuro cart schedule for March is now available!

ven, 02/27/2026 - 14:36
Published: 27 February 2026

Workday Expenses: Purchases of Goods & Services & Software/Computer Equipment Purchases / Workday Expenses : Achats de biens et services et achats de logiciels/matériel informatique

ven, 02/27/2026 - 09:08

Hello everyone,

Financial and Procurement Policies remain up-to-date and in effect and are therefore applicable to expenses submitted for reimbursement through Workday Expenses. Please see below regarding important reminders:

Published: 27 February 2026

New Publication: "Pour un tournant institutionnel en éthique de l’IA"

jeu, 02/26/2026 - 22:55

This chapter, co-authored by Jocelyn Maclure and Alexis Morin-Martel was published inDonner un sens à léthique publique: Mélange en l’honneur de Luc Béginedited by Patrick Turmel.

Published: 26 February 2026

Vincent Rigby on Canada-India Relations | CBC News

jeu, 02/26/2026 - 16:37

February 25, 2026 | Vincent Rigby reflects on Prime Minister Mark Carney's upcoming trip to India amid debate over whether the threat of Indian transnational repression in Canada has truly ended. While describing the trip as pragmatic diplomacy, Rigby warns that security concerns should not be treated as a "footnote," and cautions against turning a blind eye to allegations of interference and intimidation. He expresses skepticism that longstanding national security concerns will disappear overnight.

Published: 26 February 2026

Vincent Rigby on Montreal's Defence Industry Potential | Montreal Gazette

jeu, 02/26/2026 - 16:19

February 25, 2026 | Vincent Rigby joins the Montreal Gazette to discuss whether Montreal could emerge as a hub in Canada's new Defence Industrial Strategy. He describes the federal announcement as a "major pivot" toward domestic industry and notes that Montreal's aerospace and simulation expertise position the city well. Rigby cautions that industrial ambition must be tied to a clear defence plan that prioritizes operational readiness.

Published: 26 February 2026

CIHR and partners invest $7.9 million in cancer prevention research at 91ɬ

jeu, 02/26/2026 - 14:05

Part of the largest CIHR-led cancer prevention investment, 91ɬ researchers will develop approaches to reduce cancer risk and improve early detection

Published: 26 February 2026

91ɬ Geography at SKI 2026

jeu, 02/26/2026 - 09:27

Last week, nine members of the Geography Department (students and faculty) attended the 9th Conference on Spatial Knowledge and Information Canada () in Banff, Alberta. The conferencebrings together researchers of geographic information science (and systems), spatial data science, and related disciplines who live and work in Canada. The conference was a blast and everyone is looking forward to SKI 2028.

Published: 26 February 2026

How stepping into nature affects the brain

jeu, 02/26/2026 - 09:02

Spending time in nature, even briefly, triggers changes in the brain that calm stress, restore attention and quiet mental clutter, a new study has found.

Researchers at 91ɬ and colleagues at Adolfo Ibáñez University in Chile have examined more than 100 brain-imaging studies from various disciplines. The result is one of the most comprehensive reviews to date of how the brain responds to nature.

Published: 26 February 2026

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