About the Media Relations Team
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Recent Releases, News & Announcements
Analysis: From dog whistles to blaring horns, Poilievre makes his case Read the story
Pierre Poilievre’s recent 100-minute interview with controversial media commentator, Jordan Peterson, provided some clues about the Conservative leader’s political ideology, writes PhD candidate Noah Fry.
Unmasking the bots: Researcher warns of threat to democratic processes Read the story
ReadBots not only shape political discourse in Canada, they can be used to amplify specific narratives and reinforce ideological divides, Sophia Melanson Ricciardone’s research shows.
Analysis: Why Canada needs to embrace innovations in democracy Read the story
Democratic innovations expand public participation in political decision-making and deepen citizens’ role in governance, connecting public interest with public policy, write Joanna Massie and Megan Mattes.
Analysis: Preserving muscle with GLP-1 weight loss drugs: Big deal or nothing to worry about? Read the story
Early clinical trials suggest that people who lose weight with drugs like Ozempic lose lean mass as well as fat, which could have consequences for older adults at risk of muscle loss.