/maxbellschool/taxonomy/term/2295/all en /maxbellschool/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 pinaki.siwach@mcgill.ca 3213 at /maxbellschool /maxbellschool/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 13:52:54 +0000 pinaki.siwach@mcgill.ca 3200 at /maxbellschool /maxbellschool/our-people/arwa-emhemed Arwa joined the Max Bell School from Libya to gain practical experience in public policy making. Wed, 12 Jun 2024 13:28:37 +0000 Pinaki Siwach 3194 at /maxbellschool /maxbellschool/our-people/sarahi-nava-marquina-nina-hernandez-jayme-fiorella-becerra-ortiz Every MPP hopes to find new friends and new connections when they arrive at Max Bell, but a lucky few find their lifelong friends. Sarahí Nava Marquina, Nina Hernández Jayme, and Fiorella Becerra Ortiz are from different backgrounds and different countries but bonded over a shared passion for equity and a strong desire to make a meaningful impact in the world of public service. Fri, 17 May 2024 18:09:11 +0000 Harper Ladd 3186 at /maxbellschool /maxbellschool/our-people/rebecca-kresta Mechanical engineer turned humanitarian logistician, Rebecca aims to bridge the gap between technical expertise and policymaking. Tue, 14 May 2024 21:15:01 +0000 Keith Andre Baybayon 3183 at /maxbellschool /maxbellschool/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 16:24:39 +0000 pinaki.siwach@mcgill.ca 3180 at /maxbellschool /maxbellschool/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 20:24:49 +0000 pinaki.siwach@mcgill.ca 3176 at /maxbellschool /maxbellschool/article/three-mccall-macbain-24-25 Welcoming Al-Amin Ahamed, Harley Martin, Noémie Veilleux, Isabella Coronado Doria, Juan Francisco Escalante Villar, Suhanya Joseph de Saram, Jacob Kates Rose, and Bianca Mammarella to the 24-25 MPP class. Tue, 30 Apr 2024 15:35:47 +0000 Julia Lo 3173 at /maxbellschool /maxbellschool/article/our-people/sean-celi Sean Celi shares what led him to pursue an MPP at Max Bell. Wed, 17 Apr 2024 18:23:37 +0000 Keith Andre Baybayon 3168 at /maxbellschool /maxbellschool/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 kibel.aker@mcgill.ca 3115 at /maxbellschool /maxbellschool/article/aftab-ahmed Meet Aftab Ahmed, a 2023 MPP alumnus and opinion columnist with over 100 published articles about the state of Bangladesh's fragile democracy. Wed, 28 Jun 2023 16:03:16 +0000 Nav Pall 3034 at /maxbellschool /maxbellschool/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 17:23:23 +0000 kibel.aker@mcgill.ca 3065 at /maxbellschool /maxbellschool/channels/news/which-path-do-we-want-be-daily-star-344911 <p>January 12, 2023 | <a href="/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 kibel.aker@mcgill.ca 2952 at /maxbellschool /maxbellschool/article/reflections-hill The partisan divide on Parliament Hill is a cause for concern, but hope remains to bridge the gap, writes MPP Linda Bùi. Mon, 16 Jan 2023 20:49:47 +0000 Linda Bùi 2957 at /maxbellschool /maxbellschool/article/ottawa-american-perspective The Question Period is exciting, but doesn't provide many answers, says MPP Gianna Formica. Mon, 16 Jan 2023 21:03:21 +0000 Gianna Formica 2958 at /maxbellschool