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Expert: Tough times for many retailers

Hudson’s Bay Company was seeking court approval Monday to liquidate its business. Meanwhile, Forever 21’s U.S. operations have filed for bankruptcy (this does not affect Forever 21 stores in Canada).

This ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ professor can share his expertise on the subject: Charles de Brabant, Executive Director, Bensadoun School of Retail Management

Published: 17 Mar 2025

Expert: 2025 Greenland elections 

A general election was being held Tuesday in Greenland, where questions of independence from Denmark and U.S.  President Donald Trump’s threats to take over the island loom large. 

This expert can share her insights into what is at play in this election: 

Published: 11 Mar 2025

Experts: Five-year anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic

March 11 marks five years since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic. The following ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ University experts are available to share their insights on the lasting impacts and the lessons learned. 

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Published: 10 Mar 2025

Experts: U.S. pauses military aid to Ukraine

The United States announced on Monday that it was pausing military aid to Ukraine. European countries are weighing their responses.

These ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ experts are available to share their insights:

Published: 4 Mar 2025

Experts: Canada retaliates as U.S. imposes tariffs

The United States has now imposed import tariffs of 25 per cent on goods from Canada and Mexico. Canada is retaliating by imposing tariffs on imports from the United States.

These ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ experts can shed light on the potential effects of these tariffs:

Published: 4 Mar 2025

Expert: Access to personal data

Elon Musk’s team at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has sought access to data from various U.S. government departments and agencies. This has caused concerns that DOGE will gain access to potentially sensitive data on millions of Americans.

Published: 28 Feb 2025

Expert: Conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo 

M23 rebels, widely thought to be backed by Rwanda, have captured swaths of the mineral-rich eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo. 

The fighting, which continues, has killed 7,000 people since January 1, 2025, Congo’s prime minister said this week.  

This ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ expert can share his insights into the situation:  

Published: 27 Feb 2025

Expert: Liberal Leadership Race

This week, contenders for the leadership of the Liberal Party of Canada participated in debates in English and French. The new leader will be announced March 9. Starting today, party supporters will be able to cast ballots for their preferred candidate.

This ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ expert is available to share his insights:

Published: 26 Feb 2025

Expert: Elections in Germany

A federal election will be held in Germany on Feb. 23, 2025 to elect the members of the 21st Bundestag.

This ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ expert is available to share her insights:

Dietlind Stolle, James ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ Professor, Department of Political Science and Director, Centre for the Study of Democratic Citizenship has expertise in European politics and comparative government and politics.

Published: 21 Feb 2025

Experts: The future of NATO

As U.S. President Donald Trump brings changes in U.S. foreign policy, and as Saudi Arabia hosts talks between Russia and the United States about bringing the war between Russia and Ukraine to an end, questions about are being raised about the future of NATO.

These ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ experts are available to share their insights:

Published: 18 Feb 2025

Expert: Protecting heart health when shovelling snow

Many people are digging out after back-to-back storms dumped more than 70 centimetres of snow on Montreal. The physical strain of shovelling snow is known to increase the risk of heart attacks, particularly for those with underlying health conditions.

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Published: 17 Feb 2025

Experts: Russian-Ukrainian war update

President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine is expected to meet with U.S. Vice-President J.D. Vance at the Munich Security Conference, which is underway. This comes after an announcement earlier this week that U.S. President Donald Trump had spoken with Vladimir Putin. 

These ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ experts are available to share their insights:

Published: 14 Feb 2025

Experts: ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ boosts research to improve Mpox vaccines

Developing RNA-based vaccines has become a key focus in the fight against Mpox, which has spread to 116 countries, with over 100,000 confirmed cases worldwide, including more than 1,900 in Canada. The disease was once endemic to parts of Central and West Africa.

RNA-based vaccines offer the potential for better protection, adaptability to new strains, and faster production compared to existing vaccines.

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Published: 13 Feb 2025

Experts: Influenza cases surge in Canada

Canada is experiencing a late-season surge in flu cases, with test positivity rates reaching 21.2 per cent last week, surpassing last season’s peak, according to national data. Flu activity is considered widespread in several Quebec regions.

Here are experts from ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ University who can comment:

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Published: 10 Feb 2025

Experts: U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum

U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday announced plans to impose tariffs of 25 per cent on steel and aluminum imports. Meanwhile, his plan to impose 25 per cent tariffs on many other imports from Canada and Mexico has been put on hold for a month.

These ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ experts can share their expertise about the potential effects of these tariffs on the aluminum and steel industries in Canada:

Published: 31 Jan 2025

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