/channels/taxonomy/term/27633/all en /channels/channels/news/anil-wasif-bangladeshs-current-political-upheaval-policy-magazine-358148 <p>July 24, 2024 | Our alumni, Anil Wasif, from the MPP Cohort of 2020-21, who also sits on the advisory board of the Max Bell School of Public Policy wrote an <a href="https://www.policymagazine.ca/a-plea-for-bangladesh-to-meet-this-moment/">article on the current upheaval in Bangladesh</a>. "The past week’s events in Bangladesh, where nearly 200 people have lost their lives in a violent crackdown on student-led protests, is just the latest reminder of the underlying social and political issues plaguing Bangladeshi society.</p> Tue, 30 Jul 2024 14:00:24 +0000 webfull 200998 at /channels /channels/channels/news/tackling-negative-implications-less-cash-society-cbc-news-357867 <p>June 30, 2024 | The digital brigade, powered by e-transfers, PayPal and Apple Pay, has gained unprecedented momentum. This is leading towards a cashless society, as Canadians tend to embrace electronic methods of payments. However, cash holds many significance in the social and economic realm. <a href="https://www.cbc.ca/amp/1.7248846">CBC News</a> featured one of our MPP alum, Aftab Ahmed for their news article about the harm of leaping towards the cashless Canadian economy. </p> Wed, 03 Jul 2024 13:52:55 +0000 webfull 200685 at /channels /channels/channels/news/protecting-our-privacy-strengthening-accountability-public-surveillance-policy-magazine-357291 <p>May 8, 2024 | In Policy Magazine’s Emerging Voices series each year, Max Bell School MPPs are asked to write articles on issues important to them. In the fifth article for 2024, Asha Sivarajah underscores the importance of safeguarding privacy rights while ensuring transparency and accountability in public institutions' use of surveillance technologies.</p> Thu, 09 May 2024 16:24:40 +0000 webfull 200013 at /channels /channels/channels/news/abdelrahman-sherif-hot-cities-world-tour-pbs-mountain-lake-357188 <p>April 26, 2024 | Abdelrahman Sherif, born and raised in Cairo, Egypt, is part of the fifth cohort of MPPs. His expertise in management consulting has allowed him to make significant contributions to a diverse array of transformational and strategic projects, providing firsthand insight into the impact of public policy in the MENA Region. </p> Thu, 02 May 2024 20:24:50 +0000 webfull 199888 at /channels /channels/channels/news/kamala-harris-set-attend-global-climate-conference-dubai-cnn-353310 <p>December 2, 2023 | Kim Brunhuber speaks with MPP alumni <a href="/maxbellschool/article/our-people/henna-hundal">Henna Hundal</a>, a delegate to the U.N. Climate Change Conference, about what to expect from U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris at the COP28 climate conference.</p> <p>She also talks about COP28 being the first climate conference to have a dedicated day for health effects of climate change. </p> Tue, 05 Dec 2023 15:59:39 +0000 webfull 195413 at /channels /channels/channels/news/rhetoric-reality-bridging-gap-indigenous-justice-initiatives-policy-magazine-350472 <p>Can the Liberal government’s Indigenous Justice Strategy catalyze a new era of transformative reconciliation? The ball is in Justice Minister Arif Virani’s court.</p> Tue, 05 Sep 2023 17:23:24 +0000 webfull 192147 at /channels /channels/channels/news/which-path-do-we-want-be-daily-star-344911 <p>January 12, 2023 | <a href="//www.mcgill.ca/maxbellschool/our-people/mpp-students-alumni/2022-23">Aftabuddin Ahmed</a>, a current MPP student, stated that this year will define whether Bangladesh can preserve its institutional ambitions towards being a liberal democracy. This brand of political illiberalism, methodically and deliberately camouflaged by ruling elites under the aegis of economic growth, indicated that there is enough apprehension surrounding Bangladesh signing a death warrant for democratic practices. </p> Fri, 13 Jan 2023 16:29:48 +0000 webfull 186001 at /channels /channels/channels/news/no-time-waste-canadas-tryst-cyber-warfare-339956 <p>In <em>Policy Magazine</em>'s new Emerging Voices series by students, five Max Bell School MPPs were invited to write articles on issues important to them.</p> <p>The first article is "No Time to Waste in Canada’s Tryst with Cyber Warfare" by Naveen Kanwadia. Naveen Kanwadia is a master’s student at the Max Bell School of Public Policy at ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ University and prior to starting his graduate studies, was handling public policy and regulatory affairs for The Walt Disney Co. in Asia.</p> Fri, 17 Jun 2022 20:08:12 +0000 webfull 180587 at /channels /channels/channels/news/country-covered-water-not-insurance-339955 <p>In <em>Policy Magazine</em>'s new Emerging Voices series by students, five Max Bell School MPPs were invited to write articles on issues important to them.</p> <p>The first article is "A Country Covered by Water, but not by Insurance" by Caroline Merner. Caroline Merner is a Master’s student at the Max Bell School of Public Policy at ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ University and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sustainability and International Development from Dalhousie University. Caroline co-founded Youth4Nature (formerly Climate Guides), a non-profit organization mobilizing youth for nature and climate action.</p> Fri, 17 Jun 2022 20:00:10 +0000 webfull 180586 at /channels