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Experts: Pollen and seasonal allergies

webfull — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:27:23 +0000

As winter transitions into spring, pollen in the air is triggering seasonal allergies for many. A warming climate is contributing to earlier seasonal onset, longer growing seasons and increased pollen production. ɬ�﷬ experts are available to comment on this topic.

David Wees, Faculty Lecturer in the Department of Plant Science, can discuss the impacts of climate on pollen production and seasonal allergies.

Published: 24 April 2026

Experts: New global report on renewable energy

webfull — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:33:41 +0000

International energy research organization Ember has released its annual Global Electricity Review. It reports that clean energy sources have met all new energy demand since 2025, while electricity generation from fossil fuels has remained unchanged. The review notes that solar power is growing at the fastest rate. However, in Canada, it notes, solar and wind make up less than 10 per cent of the country’s electricity generation, compared to the G7 average of 19 per cent.

Published: 21 April 2026

Expert: False health information online

webfull — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:29:00 +0000

A new survey by the Canadian Medical Association finds that 97 per cent of doctors report having intervened to prevent harm or address consequences after a patient followed false or misleading health information obtained online, including advice from AI.

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Published: 21 April 2026

Experts: Cannabis use in Quebec

webfull — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:09:06 +0000

The Québec Cannabis Survey released today shows cannabis use has risen modestly since legalization, with 17 per cent of Quebecers reporting use in 2025, up from 14 per cent in 2018, though trends differ across age groups.

Published: 14 April 2026

Expert: Orbán’s defeat in Hungary

webfull — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:04:23 +0000

In an election that brought a record-high turnout, Viktor Orbán, Hungary’s prime minister for the last 16 years, was defeated Sunday by Péter Magyar, leader of the country’s centre-right, pro-European Union Tisza Party.

This change could have important repercussions for Hungary as well as for Europe.

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Published: 13 April 2026

Experts: Cancer in Canada in 2026

webfull — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:23:08 +0000

An estimated 254,100 Canadians will be diagnosed with cancer and 87,900 will die from the disease in 2026, according to new modelling published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal. Lung cancer remains the deadliest form overall, with concerning projected increases in several other types, including cervical cancer.

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Published: 13 April 2026

Expert: Technology and gender-based violence

webfull — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:21:39 +0000

European non-profit AI Forensics published a report this week on how massive, organized user networks are spreading and monetizing non-consensual intimate images, including child sexual abuse material, on a popular private messaging app. The report, which focused on cross-border networks in Italy and Spain, also notes that content circulates across several well-known platforms.

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Published: 10 April 2026

Experts: Iran, the oil crisis and its economic impacts

webfull — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:14:56 +0000

The war in Iran and the blocking of the Strait of Hormuz have disrupted the international oil trade, resulting in a dramatic increase in fuel prices worldwide and energy crises in several African and Asian countries. Broader economic impacts are also being felt.

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Published: 26 March 2026

Expert : Bill 21

webfull — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 20:25:31 +0000

The Supreme Court of Canada has begun hearing arguments on Quebec’s secularism law, Bill 21.

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Pearl Eliadis, Associate Professor (professional) at the Max Bell School of Public Policy, member of the Centre for Human Rights & Legal Pluralism at the Faculty of Law, is a practising lawyer specializing in human rights. She has expertise in equality and anti-discrimination law and minority rights.

Published: 23 March 2026

Expert: Quebec’s Digital Health Record

webfull — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 19:46:33 +0000

As Quebec seeks to implement its Digital Health Record (DSN) project, concerns are emerging about translation errors and inefficiencies in the platform, resulting in ballooning costs and potentially severe delays to patient care.

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Published: 19 March 2026