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Philippe Dufresne, Elizabeth Denham (Chair, Jersey Data Protection Authority) & Claire Atkin (Co-Founder & CEO, @checkmyads.org ) joined @jennifermwelsh.bsky.social (Director, @maxbellschool.bsky.social) to discuss current privacy laws and AI governance.
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Panel: Data Privacy in an AI World | Attention: Govern Or Be Governed
At Attention: Govern Or Be Governed, Philippe Dufresne (Privacy Commissioner of Canada), Elizabeth Gary (Chair, Jersey Data Protection Authority, and former UK Commissioner of Information), and Claire Atkin (Co-Founder and CEO, Check My Ads Institute) joined Jennifer Welsh (Director, Max Bell School of Public Policy, McGill University) to discuss what the current age of AI means for data privacy. Attention: Govern Or Be Governed was a two-day international gathering, dedicated to understanding how the world's democracies can chart a new path forward in the digital age. This event was presented by Paradigms, the Centre for Media, Technology and Democracy, and the Max Bell School of Public Policy at McGill University. Videography by Victor Oly, Natasha Zimin, and Jorge Vasconez. Visit the Attention website to learn more: https://www.attentionconferences.com/conferences/2025-forum
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November 27, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Philippe Dufresne, Elizabeth Denham (Chair, Jersey Data Protection Authority) & Claire Atkin (Co-Founder & CEO, @checkmyads.org ) joined @jennifermwelsh.bsky.social (Director, @maxbellschool.bsky.social) to discuss current privacy laws and AI governance.
Watch their panel here: tinyurl.com/2xvt2jsy
Watch their panel here: tinyurl.com/2xvt2jsy
In the keynote, Charlotte Scadden, UN Senior Adviser on Information Integrity, warns that “we will not achieve our climate goals without strengthening the information ecosystem.” In conversation with Jennifer Welsh, she urged democracies like Canada to lead through transparency and digital literacy.
Addressing Climate Disinformation Beyond Borders | Climate at a Crossroads
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October 20, 2025 at 8:04 PM
In the keynote, Charlotte Scadden, UN Senior Adviser on Information Integrity, warns that “we will not achieve our climate goals without strengthening the information ecosystem.” In conversation with Jennifer Welsh, she urged democracies like Canada to lead through transparency and digital literacy.
Moderated by Molly Thomas, this panel explored how societies can resist climate disinformation. Andrea Cairola warned of a “perfect storm” for journalists, Geoff Dembicki urged countering fossil fuel narratives, Juhi Sohani highlighted “auntie networks,” and Adam Lynes-Ford stressed community trust.
Building Resilience Against Climate Disinformation | Climate at a Crossroads
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October 20, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Moderated by Molly Thomas, this panel explored how societies can resist climate disinformation. Andrea Cairola warned of a “perfect storm” for journalists, Geoff Dembicki urged countering fossil fuel narratives, Juhi Sohani highlighted “auntie networks,” and Adam Lynes-Ford stressed community trust.
The second panel moderated by Christopher Ragan explored how misinformation and polarization erode trust in climate policy. Kathryn Harrison tied views on carbon pricing to partisanship, Andrew Leach warned of oversimplification, and Catherine McKenna urged confronting fossil fuel disinformation.
Markets Under Pressure: Ecofiscal Tools and Climate Disinformation | Climate at a Crossroads
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October 20, 2025 at 8:04 PM
The second panel moderated by Christopher Ragan explored how misinformation and polarization erode trust in climate policy. Kathryn Harrison tied views on carbon pricing to partisanship, Andrew Leach warned of oversimplification, and Catherine McKenna urged confronting fossil fuel disinformation.
The first conference panel moderated by Sonja Solomun traced how climate disinformation has moved from denial to delay. Chris Russill discussed conspiratorial narratives, Amy Janzwood examined “extractive populism,” and Michael Khoo urged stronger regulation to restore trust in digital platforms.
Mapping the State of Climate Disinformation | Climate at a Crossroads
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October 20, 2025 at 8:04 PM
The first conference panel moderated by Sonja Solomun traced how climate disinformation has moved from denial to delay. Chris Russill discussed conspiratorial narratives, Amy Janzwood examined “extractive populism,” and Michael Khoo urged stronger regulation to restore trust in digital platforms.
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Tune in to hear Deputy Director at the Centre, @sonjasolomun.bsky.social, in panel 1: Mapping The State of Climate Disinformation.
Tune in to hear Deputy Director at the Centre, @sonjasolomun.bsky.social, in panel 1: Mapping The State of Climate Disinformation.
Climate at a Crossroads
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October 9, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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Tune in to hear Deputy Director at the Centre, @sonjasolomun.bsky.social, in panel 1: Mapping The State of Climate Disinformation.
Tune in to hear Deputy Director at the Centre, @sonjasolomun.bsky.social, in panel 1: Mapping The State of Climate Disinformation.
🗓️ "The Future of Canadian Immigration"
Nov. 27, 5:30pm // Toronto Reference Library; Toronto
with Parisa Mahboubi, PhD and Rebekah Young
RSVP & learn more: mcgill.ca/maxbellschool/lectures
Nov. 27, 5:30pm // Toronto Reference Library; Toronto
with Parisa Mahboubi, PhD and Rebekah Young
RSVP & learn more: mcgill.ca/maxbellschool/lectures
October 8, 2025 at 7:11 PM
🗓️ "The Future of Canadian Immigration"
Nov. 27, 5:30pm // Toronto Reference Library; Toronto
with Parisa Mahboubi, PhD and Rebekah Young
RSVP & learn more: mcgill.ca/maxbellschool/lectures
Nov. 27, 5:30pm // Toronto Reference Library; Toronto
with Parisa Mahboubi, PhD and Rebekah Young
RSVP & learn more: mcgill.ca/maxbellschool/lectures
🗓️ "Five Walls and a Door: The Secret Sauce of Canadian Immigration"
Nov. 18, 5pm // Chrysler Pavillion, Pier 21; Halifax
with Ninette Kelley
RSVP & learn more: mcgill.ca/maxbellschool/lectures
Nov. 18, 5pm // Chrysler Pavillion, Pier 21; Halifax
with Ninette Kelley
RSVP & learn more: mcgill.ca/maxbellschool/lectures
October 8, 2025 at 7:11 PM
🗓️ "Five Walls and a Door: The Secret Sauce of Canadian Immigration"
Nov. 18, 5pm // Chrysler Pavillion, Pier 21; Halifax
with Ninette Kelley
RSVP & learn more: mcgill.ca/maxbellschool/lectures
Nov. 18, 5pm // Chrysler Pavillion, Pier 21; Halifax
with Ninette Kelley
RSVP & learn more: mcgill.ca/maxbellschool/lectures
🗓️ "How Canada Got Immigration Right, and Then Wrong"
Oct. 28, 5pm // National Music Centre, Studio Bell; Calgary
with Martha Hall Findlay
RSVP & learn more: mcgill.ca/maxbellschool/lectures
Oct. 28, 5pm // National Music Centre, Studio Bell; Calgary
with Martha Hall Findlay
RSVP & learn more: mcgill.ca/maxbellschool/lectures
October 8, 2025 at 7:11 PM
🗓️ "How Canada Got Immigration Right, and Then Wrong"
Oct. 28, 5pm // National Music Centre, Studio Bell; Calgary
with Martha Hall Findlay
RSVP & learn more: mcgill.ca/maxbellschool/lectures
Oct. 28, 5pm // National Music Centre, Studio Bell; Calgary
with Martha Hall Findlay
RSVP & learn more: mcgill.ca/maxbellschool/lectures
💼🤝 "Wealth Building for Young Canadians" written by Max Bell School of Public Policy students Gabriel Blanc, Samuel De Grâce, Kiran Gill, and Jacob Kates Rose for @scpartners.bsky.social.
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Building wealth for young Canadians
This executive summary lays out highlights from the report Wealth Building for Young Canadians written by Max Bell School Master of Public Policy students Gabriel Blanc, Samuel De Grâce, Kiran Gill, a...
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July 16, 2025 at 3:30 PM
💼🤝 "Wealth Building for Young Canadians" written by Max Bell School of Public Policy students Gabriel Blanc, Samuel De Grâce, Kiran Gill, and Jacob Kates Rose for @scpartners.bsky.social.
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🌐🕊️ "Securing the Future: Rebuilding Canada’s Defence Industrial Base for a New Era" written by Max Bell School of Public Policy students students Michael Black, Tess Corkery, Kevin Haynes, Sean Jenner, and Hannah Male.
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Rebuilding Canada’s defence industrial base
This executive summary lays out highlights from the report Securing the Future: Rebuilding Canada’s Defence Industrial Base for a New Era written by Max Bell School Master of Public Policy students Mi...
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July 16, 2025 at 3:28 PM
🌐🕊️ "Securing the Future: Rebuilding Canada’s Defence Industrial Base for a New Era" written by Max Bell School of Public Policy students students Michael Black, Tess Corkery, Kevin Haynes, Sean Jenner, and Hannah Male.
www.mcgill.ca/maxbellschoo...
www.mcgill.ca/maxbellschoo...