Experts: Fifth anniversary of Joyce Echaquan鈥檚 death
On Sept. 28, it will be five years since Joyce Echaquan, an Atikamekw woman, died in a hospital north of Montreal after having broadcast on Facebook racist and sexist remarks being made about her by health-care staff. The event sparked calls for Quebec to recognize systemic racism.
蘑菇短视频 experts are available to comment:
Experts: Economic impact of Quebec housing crisis
According to a report by Quebec researchers studying social inequalities, Quebec鈥檚 economy lost $4.2 billion in 2021 due to the ongoing housing crisis 鈥� a figure the authors say is likely even higher in 2025.聽
Experts: Canada鈥檚 superbug watchlist
The Public Health Agency of Canada has released an updated list of priority pathogens 鈥� sometimes referred to as superbugs 鈥� that pose the greatest threat to Canadians. It鈥檚 the first update since 2015.
The 29 organisms flagged highlight the growing challenge of antimicrobial resistance. They include drug-resistant E. coli and Salmonella, gonorrhea and the deadly fungus Candida auris.
Expert: Not Criminally Responsible rulings聽
Twice in high-profile cases in Quebec within the past week, the courts deemed defendants not criminally responsible because of mental health issues.
This 蘑菇短视频 expert can discuss the place of Not Criminally Responsible rulings in our legal system. (She would not comment on any specific cases).聽聽
Experts: New report estimates Canada won鈥檛 meet its 2030 climate targets
The Canadian Climate Institute鈥檚 2024 Early Estimate of National Emissions report warns that Canada won't meet its 2030 climate targets.
The oil and gas sector has seen an increase in emissions, offsetting progress in other sectors, according to the report.
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Experts: Quebec pulls 1,200 electric school buses from service following fire聽
The Quebec government has ordered 1,200 LION Electric school buses off the road after one of the vehicles caught fire earlier this week in Montreal. 蘑菇短视频 experts are available to comment on the implications of this event, including battery safety, electric vehicle design, materials engineering and fire risk mitigation.聽
Expert: Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS
Four major space telescopes have confirmed unusual findings about a rare interstellar comet, 3I/ATLAS.
Astronomers using the Hubble, SPHEREx, James Webb and TESS telescopes report that the comet鈥檚 early activity and surprising chemical makeup suggest it may have formed in a planetary system very different from our own. Some researchers believe that interstellar objects like 3I/ATLAS could even play a role in planet formation when captured by young star systems.
Experts: Health misinformation online
The Canadian Medical Association is warning that science is under attack and false health information is spreading rapidly, with serious implications for public trust and patient health.
A statement released Wednesday in collaboration with research and clinical organizations across Canada called for collective action to counter misinformation and support science.
Experts: Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo
The Democratic Republic of Congo has reported its first Ebola outbreak in three years, which has already claimed 15 lives.
蘑菇短视频 experts are available to discuss concerns about the world鈥檚 ability to respond quickly, particularly as recent U.S. funding cuts put global health programs under strain.
Expert: Trial of former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro聽聽
Jair Bolsonaro, the former president of Brazil, has been charged with attempting to stage a coup d鈥櫭﹖at and reclaim power following his loss of the 2022 election. The verdict and sentencing phase of the trial is now beginning.聽
This 蘑菇短视频 expert can talk about Bolsonaro鈥檚 trial; the legacy of dictatorships in Brazil; the effects of U.S tariffs against Brazil; and human rights and amnesty.聽
Expert: Low water levels
In Quebec鈥檚 Mont茅r茅gie region, residents are facing a growing water crisis, particularly in Mercier and Saint-R茅mi, due to the depletion of resources in underground aquifers. The water scarcity has affected agriculture, forcing some farmers to abandon vegetable crops.
Meanwhile, the level of the St. Lawrence River is notably lower than usual for this time of year, affecting fishing, boating and shipping around Montreal.
Expert: Health consequences of wildfire smoke
Canada鈥檚 2023 wildfire season caused the country鈥檚 worst air pollution levels since 1998, according to a new report. It warns that if such pollution levels persist, Canadians could lose about two years of life expectancy.
Experts: New guidelines to help Canadians quit smoking
New national smoking cessation guidelines caution that e-cigarettes should generally not be the first choice for people trying to quit.
Experts: Rocky Mountain spotted fever
The first case of Rocky Mountain spotted fever was confirmed in Quebec this week. The tick-borne illness, which can be life threatening, is typically found in the United States.
Virginie Millien is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biology at 蘑菇短视频 and Curator of Zoology at the Redpath Museum. She can speak to how climate change and shifting habitats are enabling ticks to spread into new regions.
