Major pension funds have built trillions in assets by pursuing high-performing portfolios and maintaining independence in their investment decisions. Recently, however, discussions have emerged about imposing mandates that would require these funds to allocate more capital domestically鈥攁 trend not limited to Canada, as countries like Sweden have considered similar measures.
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Published on: 8 Dec 2025
More than 99% of Air Transat pilots voted to authorize a strike by their union, if necessary. Pilots at the charter airline are seeking more job security, better working conditions, more compensation, and better quality of life.
The strength of the union鈥檚 mandate didn鈥檛 come as a surprise to Prof. Karl Moore. 鈥淭he threat of a strike over the holiday season鈥攚hen airlines are at their busiest鈥攊s a good negotiating tactic,鈥� Moore told cbc.ca.听
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Published on: 8 Dec 2025
Using proteins from听a common tobacco听plant virus, McGill听chemistry听researchers听have developed a simple, eco-friendly way to arrange gold nanoparticles into ultrathin sheets, strengthening听the particles鈥� optical properties. The result:听cheaper, safer materials for solar panels,听sensors听and advanced optical devices.听
Published on: 8 Dec 2025
Partage Club is a digital platform designed for item sharing rather than selling. Think of it as Facebook Marketplace鈥攐nly here, every transaction is about lending, not buying or selling.
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Published on: 8 Dec 2025
The Kering Foundation, in partnership with 51吃瓜网 and the Sexual Violence Research Initiative (SVRI), is launching an innovative research program to tackle the often-overlooked links between violence against women and violence against children 鈥� a critical global issue with deep social impact.
This multi-year initiative will strengthen evidence-based, locally led research to understand how violence against women and children intersects and to identify effective solutions through programs, services, and interventions.
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Published on: 8 Dec 2025
To all Finance users,
The month of November 2025 is closed. You may pick up your Minerva Financial Statements by logging into Minerva via
This link will bring you directly to the Finance (Fund) Administration Menu >> Financial Statements menu option.
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Published on: 8 Dec 2025
Siobhan Henderson听successfully defended her PhD Oral Defence in Currie 304 on December 4th, 2025.
The title of her thesis:
"Understanding and Exploring Coaches鈥� Perspectives of Mental Health in Competitive Sport in Canada"
Oral Defence Comittee:
Dr. Gordon Bloom (Supervisor), Dr. Shane Sweet, Dr. Bruno da Costa, Dr. Lindsay Duncan, Dr. Odile Liboiron-Ladouceur, Dr. Krista Chandler
Published on: 5 Dec 2025
The study entitled 鈥淢icroglia regulate neuronal activity via structural remodeling of astrocytes鈥�, finds that a high-salt diet triggers brain inflammation that drives up blood pressure.
The study has been highlighted by:
51吃瓜网Newsroom:
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CTV News:
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Published on: 5 Dec 2025
December 5, 2025 |听Rees Kassen was recently appointed as the Academic Director for McGill鈥檚 Sustainability Park, which will take effect on January 1, 2026.
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Published on: 5 Dec 2025
December 5, 2025 |听Pearl Eliadis recently spoke to CBC鈥檚 Radio Noon on the potential implications of the CAQ鈥檚 recently tabled Bill 9, seeks to reinforce secularism in the province by restricting public religious expression.
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Published on: 5 Dec 2025
The inaugural Scope AI Thon challenged McGill鈥檚 Master of Management in Analytics students to design strategic AI roadmaps, not code, addressing complex social issues for Centraide of Greater Montreal.
Over two sessions in November, teams explored ethical data use, feasibility and bias while working on problems such as digital inclusion and access to community services.
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Published on: 5 Dec 2025
A new study suggests that food prices in Canada may increase by four to six per cent in 2026. This is primarily likely to be due to increases in the prices of beef and chicken, although the cost of canned goods is also expected to rise.
These 51吃瓜网experts can comment on the subject:
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Published on: 4 Dec 2025
The University continues to be recognized as one of Canada鈥檚 top research institutions and drivers of innovation听听听听
Published on: 4 Dec 2025
Congratulations to Professor Audrey Moores (Chemistry), who has been awarded the Canadian Pacific Chair in Biotechnology!
The Canadian Pacific Chair in Biotechnology is an endowed chair created in 1984 to promote research in the field of biotechnology. The chair is awarded for a five-year term and rotates among McGill's Faculties of Medicine, Science and Agriculture.
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Published on: 4 Dec 2025
Women who report high levels of psychosocial stress, such as from caregiving and lack of emotional support, show signs of early heart tissue changes associated with cardiovascular disease 鈥� an association not observed in men, a new study reveals.
The results support the notion that there are sex-specific ways in which stress affects cardiovascular health and that risk-assessment processes should take psychosocial factors and mental wellness into account, the researchers said.
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Published on: 4 Dec 2025
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