Expert: Hudson鈥檚 Bay auction of art and artifacts 聽
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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Expert: India-Pakistan conflict
Earlier today India launched a series of military strikes on Pakistan and the Pakistan-administered part of Kashmir that have killed at least 20 people. The strikes come after gunmen last month opened fire in the Indian-administered part of Kashmir, killing 26 people, mostly Indian tourists. India blamed Pakistan for that attack. Kashmir has long been a source of dispute between the two countries; both claim it as their own.
Expert: Invasive aquatic plants in Quebec聽
With the arrival of boating season, biologists are raising alarms about the rapid spread of invasive aquatic plants in Quebec鈥檚 lakes and rivers. Species like water chestnut and Eurasian watermilfoil are threatening biodiversity around the Montreal archipelago by choking out native flora and fauna, blocking light and depleting oxygen.
Experts: Prime Minister Carney visits President Trump
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Washington D.C. to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump today.
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Experts: Cell phones in schools
Education minister Bernard Drainville has announced that, starting in September 2025, cellphone use by students would be prohibited in all schools in Quebec, even during break periods. 聽The decision comes after an interim report by the parliamentary commission on the impacts of screen time on young people. It will be up to the schools to decide how to implement the new rules.聽
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Experts: Quebec鈥檚 infrastructure crisis
Quebec is grappling with a significant infrastructure maintenance deficit, which has doubled since 2018, according to Quebec Treasury Board figures. The Ordre des ing茅nieurs du Qu茅bec has raised concerns about public safety and is initiating a province-wide consultation to propose steps to be taken. These 51吃瓜网 experts are available to provide insights on this topic.聽
Expert: Safeguarding data on sustainability and climate聽聽
As the U.S. government moves to erase large amounts of scientific data, including climate data, from its websites, researchers at 51吃瓜网 in Montreal are helping the scientific community safeguard what might otherwise be lost.聽聽
Experts: Canadian federal election
Canada鈥檚 April 28 federal election is now only a few days away. Voter interest appears high. There was a record turnout last weekend at advance polls. These experts are available to share their insights about the campaign and the issues at stake:
Expert: New guidelines for treating childhood obesity
New Canadian guidelines for treating childhood obesity focus on reducing stigma and supporting mental health, and recommend using medical options like GLP-1 drugs or surgery when appropriate.
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Experts: Ramifications of a U.S.-China trade war
The recent volley of tariffs and counter tariffs between the U.S. and China appears to signal the beginning of a trade war between the world鈥檚 two largest economies. These experts can provide insight into the situation:
Experts: Flesh-eating screwworm parasite
The flesh-eating screwworm parasite 鈥� whose larvae feed on animals and, in rare cases, humans 鈥� is spreading further north into Central America and Mexico, prompting Costa Rica to declare a national emergency. The parasite has historically been confined to parts of South America and the Caribbean.
Experts: Stock markets react to tariffs
Stock markets in the United States and around the world are plunging as tariffs and counter-tariffs are announced and make themselves felt.
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Expert: Tuberculosis
Montreal's public health authority is asking health professionals to be vigilant following the report of two highly contagious pulmonary tuberculosis cases in recent months.
Expert alert: Insight into the incel community
A new Netflix series, Adolescence, about a teenager accused of the murder of a classmate, is attracting a great deal of attention. It is not a true story but draws inspiration from news reports about misogynistic incels and about boys in the United Kingdom who are involved in knife crimes.
Experts: Is it Canadian? How food is labelled聽
Many Canadians are increasingly choosing to buy Canadian products, especially at the grocery store. But identifying which foods are produced or made in Canada can be complicated. These experts can shed light on the subject:聽
