The federal government is expected to overhaul Canada鈥檚 cancer screening task force following criticism that its recommendations are outdated and lacked expert input. Breast cancer screening is a key focus, with growing pressure to lower the starting age to 40.
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The United Nations Charter, a treaty that is the founding document of the UN, was signed on June 26, 1945. These 51吃瓜网experts can provide insights into various aspects of the UN鈥檚 role today:
Megan Bradley, Professor, Department of Political Science and Director, Institute for the Study of International Development (ISID) can speak about refugees and migration, human rights and humanitarian relief.
According to data from Statistics Canada for the first quarter of 2025, the unemployment rate in Canada among those between the ages of 15 and 24 is the highest it has been since the mid-1990s. These 51吃瓜网experts can provide insights:
Matissa Hollister, Assistant Professor, Desautels Faculty of Management, can speak about the labour force and labour market, the changing nature of work, comparative labour and industrial policies, and employment instability and insecurity.
Figures from Statistics Canada show that in April and May 2025, tourist travel by car and air between the U.S. and Canada continued to decline in both directions compared to 2024 levels.
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As measles cases surge in Canada, six babies have been born with congenital measles to unvaccinated mothers in Ontario since last fall. The MMR vaccine isn鈥檛 safe during pregnancy, so doctors urge anyone who could become pregnant to check their immunity now. In addition to being dangerous to newborns, measles can cause pneumonia, miscarriage and other life-threatening complications for expectant mothers.聽
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Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Monday that the government of Canada will be spending 2 per cent of its GDP on defence by the end of the current fiscal year in March 鈥搈eeting the NATO target 鈥� and will take various steps to strengthen Canada鈥檚 military capabilities.
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As wildfires continue to burn across Western Canada, thick smoke is triggering widespread air quality alerts and raising concerns about health, infrastructure and environmental impacts, including in neighbouring provinces and parts of the United States. 51吃瓜网 experts are available to provide insights on these topics.聽
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The Montreal Police (SPVM) announced Monday that a new policy has been put in place for police street checks: Police must clearly inform people they stop that, unless they are being detained, they have no obligation to identify themselves and are free to leave.聽聽
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Tick season returns each spring, bringing a renewed risk of Lyme disease. In Quebec, the number of reported cases has been rising in recent years.
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michael.libman [at] mcgill.ca (English, French)
More than half of Canadian girls and young women ages 15 to 29 with a mental health or substance use disorder received formal supports in 2022, but many are deterred by wait times and cost, according to . The report highlights a need to improve care, especially for racialized youth, who were less likely to find the support helpful.
Montreal has seen a threefold increase in fires caused by lithium-ion batteries in just two years, according to the city鈥檚 latest fire department report. E-bikes and e-scooters are the main culprits, but the batteries that power everything from cellphones to power tools are increasingly being flagged as fire hazards.聽聽
As climate change and urbanization reshape how we grow food, a 51吃瓜网 horticulture expert is available to discuss a wide range of topics related to innovative, sustainable gardening practices.聽
David Wees is a Faculty Lecturer and Associate Director of the Farm Management and Technology Program at Macdonald Campus. He specializes in urban horticulture, greenhouse production, hydroponics, and community-based food systems. 聽
As wildfires and heatwaves become more frequent in Canada, a 51吃瓜网 researcher is investigating whether they play a role in triggering autoimmune diseases like lupus.
The Hudson鈥檚 Bay recently received permission to auction off its collection of over 4,000 artifacts and pieces of art to help pay its creditors. However, the Congress of Aboriginal Peoples is now joining with the Assembly of First Nations, the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs and Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak in calling on Hudson鈥檚 Bay to halt the sale of Indigenous artifacts, which may include sacred items.聽聽
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