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91ÑÇÉ« experts on tariffs and free trade are available to speak on all aspects of the trade war, including the history of trade negotiations, the evolution of global supply chains, the threat of recession, the effects of tariffs on consumer behaviour and more.

Canada-U.S. free trade negotiations

, associate professor of economics, was indirectly involved in the original Canada-U.S. free trade negotiations. An expert on international trade agreements, Lazar wrote a book on the Tokyo Round of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (the GATT), , in the early 1980s.

Lazar can provide historical context for why Canada originally pursued a free trade deal with the U.S., the negotiation strategies involved in brokering it, as well as the U.S. Constitution, which makes domestic legislation supreme to any international agreements where there might be a conflict, as is the case today. He is available to speak on tariffs, the economic impact the trade war could have on Canada’s economy, and the threat of recession.

Corporate governance, ethics and government aid packages

, professor in the School of Administrative Studies, is an expert in corporate governance and ethics. An award-winning educator, lawyer, consultant and author, he has guided leaders of organizations through his teaching, writing and direct consultation. Leblanc’s commentary is grounded in his extensive research and work with boards of directors and the training and development of leaders and managers.

Leblanc is available to comment on:

• Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s toolbox of potential targeted reciprocal tariffs against U.S. industries and businesses
• the possibility of aid packages by the Government of Ontario to businesses and workers, and conditions those packages should contain
• certainty of planning by Ontario businesses
• considerations for boards of directors of Ontario-based companies when responding to imposed U.S. tariffs

History of Canada-U.S. trade relations

is the Avie Bennett Historica Chair in Canadian History and a member of the history department at 91ÑÇÉ«. He is a specialist in Canadian political history (20th to 21st centuries). He has published numerous articles and book chapters on public policy, moral and social regulation, the wine industry in Ontario and language rights.

Martel is available to speak on tariffs and free trade, including their history, the 1879 National Policy and Canada-U.S. relations.

International business, supply chains and the auto industry

is a professor emeritus of economics and international business at the Schulich School of Business. He is engaged in research dealing with the rapid changes in manufacturing, especially in the motor vehicle industry. His areas of expertise include globalization, international business, and strategic alliances.

Wolf is available to speak on:

• trade agreements and tariffs
• international investment and business
• economic and financial crises
• evolution of global supply chains
• U.S. President Donald Trump’s reversal of Biden’s electric vehicle (EV) mandate
• Transport Canada pausing the federal EV incentive program

Consumer behaviour and marketing

, professor of marketing at Schulich, researches how markets dynamically shape human behaviour, often in the context of new technologies. He is the area editor of the Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science, member of the editorial review boards for Consumption, Markets and Culture; Journal of Consumer Psychology; and Marketing Letters. Previously, he was editor of the Journal of Consumer Research, and an associate editor for the Journal of Marketing.

Giesler is available to comment on what consumers can do in light of the new tariffs, the buy Canadian movements, efforts to support local and domestic businesses, and why it is not equally possible for all consumers.

Impact on workers and union response

, associate professor of geography, is an expert in the geography of work, workers, workplaces and organized labour. His current research studies the use of strategic research as part of labour union renewal, the role of unions in urban economic development,  labour market adjustment in tourism related sectors in response to crises and climate change, and the impact of growing populism on organized labour. His research aims to better understand how workers through collective action can shape economic landscapes in ways that are more socially just and environmentally sustainable.

Tufts can comment on: 

• the impact of tariffs on work and workers
• responses by unions to the tariffs

Globalization and the effects of populism

Daniel Drache, professor emeritus and senior scholar in the department of politics at 91ÑÇÉ« and research fellow at the Robarts Centre for Canadian Studies, focuses on understanding the changing character of the globalization narrative in its economic, social and cultural dimensions. His areas of research include North American integration and the evolving role of borders as policy levers post-NAFTA, tariffs, the WTO and more. He wrote the book , explaining how and why global populism has taken root, along with co-author Mar Froese. They’ve also written numerous pieces in , mapping and tracking populism in different contexts and national settings.

Drache is available to speak on:

• the international political economy and its institutions, including the WTO
• global inequality and development
• counter-publics
• NAFTA, free trade and tariffs
• economic integration and social movements

The role of the European Union

, professor of public policy and sustainability at Schulich and director of the BBA/iBBA programs, is an expert on public policy, business-government relations, and corporate social responsibility. His research examines how transnational governance arrangements address cross-border policy challenges, particularly the setting of social and environmental standards for production in global value chains. He’s investigated how national governments and businesses in Argentina, Brazil and Canada engaged with global voluntary sustainability standards in the soybean and mining sectors. His interest lies in whether novel types of transnational governance involving cross-sector collaboration can improve business conduct and how comparative public policy seeks to explain why jurisdictions differ in their policy responses when faced with similar problems or crises. His work primarily addresses the energy and environment sectors with a focus on Canada and the European Union.

Eberlein is available to comment on the role of the EU in the trade war, Canada’s potential for diversification into Europe and forging a stronger alliance with Europe in general.

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Professor Emeritus Alan Young, a lawyer and legal scholar known for leading the challenge of Canada's prostitution laws before the country's top court, has died at age 69. Osgoode Dean Trevor Farrow says his death is "a profound loss" for the legal profession. Young was a central figure in a landmark Supreme Court case that struck down Canada's prostitution laws as unconstitutional in 2013 and forced the federal government to revise the legislation, reports The Canadian Press. He was also known for representing people with AIDS, cancer and multiple sclerosis who were charged for using medical marijuana, leading to federal regulations permitting its use. Young co-founded and directed 91ÑÇɫ’s Innocence Project, investigating wrongful convictions and imprisonment. Canadian Lawyer magazine listed Young among the 25 most influential people in the legal profession over several years. In retirement, he became a playwright. ", Alan was a trailblazer who made huge contributions not only to Osgoode, but to the law and legal profession in Canada," says Farrow. Adam Parachin, a professor at Osgoode and one of Young's former students, says he was "blessed to have known" him. "Alan was brilliant and a 'one of a kind' character. His sharp wit made criminal law an early favourite of mine at Osgoode," Parachin says in a statement.

Professor Jennifer Mills talks about diet culture and the public discourse surrounding celebrities' bodies in light of the recent Wicked movie and press tour, and online discussions about how thin the two lead actors appear to be. Mills, who researches body image and eating disorders, says that diet culture today is being repackaged by narratives from the health and wellness industry as drugs that can cause weight loss are prescribed by doctors. "This may trick folks into thinking that these aren't diet culture messages or a diet culture product, but in reality, it is," says Mills to The Globe and Mail. In other words, she adds.

Professor and Dean Sarah Bay-Cheng weighs in on an apology issued by the Town of 91ÑÇÉ« Historical Society after greeting cards featuring art made with AI were sold at its recent holiday market. Talking to CBC, Bay-Cheng points out there are also . "The images that are being used to train large language models as the basis of different AI have been scooping up a lot of images that have been created by individual and independent artists and posted online without attribution, without compensation," says Bay-Cheng.

Professor Yvonne Su speaks to the Los Angeles Times for a feature on Canada turning against immigrants. For the first time in a quarter-century, a majority of Canadians are saying there is too much immigration, with hate crimes on the rise along with rhetoric blaming newcomers for the country's economic problems. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government recently slashed the annual total allowed into the country. "," says Su. "Then we decided there were too many? We used them." Su has tracked a rise in anti-immigrant sentiment online, where videos of Canadians making racist statements have proliferated, as well as in the real world, where reports of hate crimes more than doubled between 2019 to 2023.

In an op-ed for The Conversation, Professor Ilan Kapoor writes about Canada's response to President Donald Trump's recent threats to impose a 25 per cent tariff on Canada and Mexico and Trump calling Trudeau "Governor" and Canada a state. "Trump's latest taunts to Trudeau, in fact, prove that in the months and years ahead," writes Kapoor and co-author in their psychoanalysis of Trump and his politics.

The Walls Have Eyes by Petra Molnar, a lawyer and anthropologist who co-runs the Refugee Law Lab at 91ÑÇÉ«, was selected by CBC Books for the . Based on years of researching borderlands across the world, lawyer and anthropologist Molnar examines how technology is being deployed by governments on the world's most vulnerable with little regulation.

Research by Professor Christine Till is referenced in a New 91ÑÇÉ« Times' article about water fluoridation coming under scrutiny. Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s skepticism about fluoride has become a focal point in the debate about whether he's suitable to run the nation's health department. In Till's highly publicized 2019 paper, researchers compared the IQ test scores of 512 young children in Canada to their mother's urinary fluoride levels during pregnancy, a proxy for fluoride intake. For every increase of one milligram per liter in urinary fluoride, they saw a 4.49 point drop in IQ in boys. The researchers found no relationship with IQ in girls. Till, along with other researchers, says there’s enough evidence at this point to suggest that .

Professor Stephanie Ben-Ishai talks to The Globe and Mail about a looming reduction in the maximum allowable annual percentage rate (APR) for loans in Canada, effective Jan. 1, that creditors can legally charge. Experts are urging Ottawa to expand the kinds of borrowing costs covered by the cap, warning the lower limit will likely spur high-cost lenders to turn to ancillary charges. There are questions about whether this is enough or the best way to regulate the high-cost credit market. Ben-Ishai says for example, could incentivize lenders to better assess the debt burden their clients are actually able to carry.

Professor Emeritus Paul Delaney talks to Toronto Star about the Geminid meteor shower which will peak Friday night and Saturday morning, bringing bright shooting star-like streaks to the sky in one of the best displays of the year. Delaney explains what a meteor shower is, how the Geminid shower differs, and .

Professor Sheetala Bhat writes about a recent violent confrontation at a Hindu temple in Brampton, Ont. between pro-Khalistan protesters and Hindu nationalists that has created further tensions between India and Canada since the slaying of a Canadian Sikh activist in British Columbia. "Several Canadian media outlets reported on the Brampton clash, but most did not highlight the role of far-right Hindu nationalists and the use of a controversial slogan chanted at the temple," writes Bhat. https://theconversation.com/how-indias-hindu-nationalist-rhetoric-played-a-role-in-the-violence-at-a-canadian-temple-243633

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Professor Yvonne Su weighs in on Canada launching a $250,000 global online advertising campaign to caution potential asylum-seekers about the challenges of making a refugee claim. The initiative comes as Canada grapples with a backlog of 260,000 refugee cases amid rising global displacement. Su expresses skepticism about the global ad campaign's effectiveness and its broader implications. "We have people coming from places like Palestine and Lebanon, fleeing violence and instability. Campaigns like this, paired with stricter policies, send a very negative message that Canada is not upholding its humanitarian responsibilities," Su tells OMNI News, adding the campaign's messaging could impact Canada's global image as a compassionate and inclusive country. ""

Professor Pina D'Agostino talks to NPR about five Canadian news outlets suing OpenAI claiming it violated copyright law by using their articles to train its large language model. "We're talking about valuable content and who has the right to access and own that content," says D'Agostino. " Why not license the content?"

Professor David J. Doorey weighs in on the countrywide strike of Canada Post workers as it enters its third week. Negotiations for a new collective agreement were suspended last Wednesday after a government-appointed mediator said that Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) remained too far apart at the bargaining table. Doorey tells The Globe and Mail that under the Canada Labour Code, . Speaking to Benefits and Pension Monitor, Doorey raises concerns about Canada Post's decision to lay off employees amidst a labour action involving over 55,000 workers: "On its face, ."

Professor Dasantila Golemi-Kotra weighs in on data showing that more Manitobans have been vaccinated against the flu than COVID-19 this fall, even though the number of COVID infections recorded in Manitoba this season is well above the number of influenza cases. Golemi-Kotra says while Manitoba's overall vaccination rate didn't shock her, she was surprised the rate for seniors wasn't higher. "People don't see an urgency to get vaccinated [against COVID-19], because ," she tells CBC.

In an op-ed for Financial Post, Professor Fred Lazar discusses COP29, pledges for financial contributions and the need for accountability. "The recent UN climate summit, COP29, ended with rich countries promising to transfer $300 billion a year — a year! — to poor countries," writes Lazar. " None should go to national leaders or NGOs. And transfers should be conditioned on countries improving their score on TI’s corruption index, becoming 'more free,' as measured by Freedom House, and reducing their military spending."

Lazar also speaks with CBC for an article about Air Canada becoming the second major Canadian airline within the past year to from its cheapest fare offering. Other airlines already charging for carry-on luggage include Porter, Flair and Sunwing, which was bought by WestJet in 2023.

Professor Grant Packard weighs in on Mastermind Toys, a beloved 40-year-old retailer known for educational toys that filed for creditor protection a year ago citing increasing competition. The store currently has an 88-square-foot space at Union Station — a pop-up that will be gone shortly after Christmas. Mastermind is now hosting ticketed evenings marketed for date nights or gatherings among friends. Packard says these events accomplish something that should be a goal for Mastermind — .

Professor Vijay Setlur talks to The Globe and Mail about pro athletes supporting charities and causes with their time and money. "It helps build the equity in their brand, and also indirectly allows for promotion of their own initiatives," says Setlur. "It's an opportunity for them to ." Speaking to The Hockey News, Setlur also weighed in on the similarities between the new Toronto Sceptres' logo and a logo appearing on a uniform worn by Taylor Swift during her "Shake It Off" music video. Setlur believes . The reputability of the Professional Women's Hockey League as a women's sports league could dissuade Swift, says Setlur.

Professor Mary Forgarty comments on "The Culture" exhibit at the AGO. "Having a large-scale Hip Hop exhibit at the AGO for the first time like this still underscores Toronto’s role in shaping Hip Hop at a global level, and everyday Torontonians can ," Forgarty tells Now.

Graduate student Elio Iianacci interviews the actor, comedian and social media personality Pete Zias on creating Total Trash Live, his scene-stealing role in the horror movie Ganymede, and his upcoming role in the play Messy White Gays .

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