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Experts: Social prescribing

kay.pettigrew@mcgill.ca — Mon, 03 Nov 2025 17:29:09 +0000

As part of a new partnership with the Montreal Symphony Orchestra (MSO), member doctors of Médecins francophones du Canada can now prescribe tickets to live performances.

51�Թ��researchers identify bacteria that could provide an early warning of blue-green algae toxicity

kay.pettigrew@mcgill.ca — Mon, 03 Nov 2025 16:19:51 +0000

Researchers at 51�Թ�� have identified bacteria that can indicate whether a blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) bloom is likely to be toxic, offering a potential water-safety early warning system. Blooms are becoming more frequent due to climate change, according to previous 51�Թ��research. They can produce various contaminants, known as cyanotoxins, that pose serious health risks to humans, pets and wildlife.

Dorothy J. Killam Lecture 2026

admin — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 14:47:15 +0000

The Neuro's Dorothy J.

Albert Aguayo Lecture 2026

admin — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 15:23:12 +0000

This annual lecture honours Dr. Albert Aguayo, OC, FRCP, Professor Emeritus founder and former Director of the Centre for the Research in Neuroscience at 51�Թ��. A cocktail reception will follow the lecture.

Hughlings Jackson Lecture 2025: The Basal Ganglia and the Motivation to Act

admin — Mon, 13 Jan 2025 21:40:52 +0000

Established in 1935, the Hughlings Jackson Lecture is The Neuro’s premier scientific lecture. It honours the legacy of British neurologist John Hughlings Jackson (1835-1911) who pioneered the development of neurology as a medical specialty.

Neuro Epilepsy Day and Pierre Gloor Lecture 2026

admin — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 14:57:16 +0000

iPSC Seminars: Early Drug Discovery Unit (EDDU)

admin — Thu, 09 Oct 2025 14:04:03 +0000

THE NEURO'S EDDU iPSC SEMINAR SERIES

6th National Course on Sleep Medicine

admin — Thu, 12 Dec 2024 14:46:27 +0000

This two-day training course is designed to provide and enhance a basic working knowledge of sleep medicine.

George Karpati Lecture 2026

admin — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 13:37:58 +0000

The Annual George Karpati Lecture commemorates a world-renowned neurologist and clinician-scientist who spent his extraordinary career at The Neuro.

Pearl Eliadis Elected Chair of the Court Challenges Program Official Language Rights Expert Panel

admin — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 17:16:56 +0000

Pearl Eliadis has been elected as Chair of the Court Challenges Program (CCP) Official Languages Rights Expert Panel. In this capacity, she will lead the work of the Panel, which is responsible for deciding on funding requests from individuals and not-for-profit organizations engaged in test cases of national importance that have the potential to clarify and advance constitutional and quasi-constitutional official language rights.

Jennifer Welsh on the Future Challenges and Legitimacy of UN Peace Operations | Cambridge University Press

admin — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 19:21:40 +0000

March 7, 2025 | Jennifer Welsh with Marie-Joëlle Zahar, authored “What Future for Peace Operations?” published by Cambridge University Press. The article examines the growing challenges facing UN peace operations, which have long been seen as a model of effective multilateralism. Welsh and Zahar highlight how changing conflict dynamics, rising expectations, and disinformation campaigns are straining the UN’s ability to deliver peace.

Pearl Eliadis on Challenging Quebec’s Bills 21 and 96 at the UN | City News Montreal

admin — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 17:42:05 +0000

July 12, 2025 | Pearl Eliadis spoke to CityNews Montreal about the potential to challenge Quebec’s Bills 21 and 96 before the United Nations Human Rights Committee. Eliadis explained that bringing the case to the UN would aim “to get the UN committee's view” on whether the laws violate international human rights obligations. The interview highlights growing legal interest in using international mechanisms to confront the controversial legislation.

Pearl Eliadis on Defending Charter Rights and Challenging the Notwithstanding Clause

admin — Tue, 10 Jun 2025 20:26:42 +0000

June 11, 2025 | Pearl Eliadis will join a virtual panel discussion hosted by the Task Force on Linguistic Policy on June 11 at 7:30 PM for Your Rights, Notwithstanding. This timely and thought-provoking event will explore the history and evolution of the Notwithstanding Clause, how it has been used by Québec in recent years, the risks it poses to Charter-protected rights, and the growing legal and civic efforts to push back against its unchecked use.

Anil Wasif on Flight Attendants’ Strike and the Fight for Collective Bargaining | Policy Magazine

admin — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 16:53:27 +0000

September 1, 2025 | In a piece for Policy Magazine, Anil Wasif, MPP ’21, reflects on last month’s Air Canada strike, where 10,500 flight attendants defied a government back-to-work order in what he calls a defining moment for Canadian labour rights. Public sentiment was firmly behind the workers, with polls showing strong support for their demand to be paid for all hours worked, not just time in the air.

Isabella Coronado Doria MPP '25 on Canada’s Need for Stronger Online Safety Laws | Policy Magazine

admin — Tue, 22 Jul 2025 19:16:18 +0000

July 20, 2025 | MPP 25 Isabella Coronado Doria wrote an opinion piece for Policy Magazine addressing the urgent need for stronger regulation of digital platforms to protect children’s mental health and safety. The article highlights the tragic story of Sewell Setzer, a 14-year-old who developed a harmful virtual relationship with a chatbot, leading to his suicide and a lawsuit against the platform for inadequate safety measures.