McGill Institute for the Study of Canada
Ferrier Building, 840 ave du Docteur Penfield, room 102 Montreal, QC, Canada

Join us as a panel of experts discuss how to build a new green economy in the post-pandemic world. Registration now open: https://us02web.zoom.us//register/WN_MIFSvPteTpeTaolqPwejNQ.

"Much of Canada’s modern identity emerged from the innovative social policies and ambitious foreign policy of Louis St-Laurent’s Liberal government." (https://www.ubcpress.ca/the-unexpected-louis-st-laurent) Join us next Thursday for a discussion about the life and legacy of Louis St-Laurent, one of Canada's most enigmatic prime ministers. Register now: https://us02web.zoom.us//register/WN_MD_-lQiDSUeAyz6GdwHL9w

Extended deadline! MISC is now accepting applications for the Eakin Visiting Fellowship in Canadian Studies for the 2021/2022 academic year. The Fellowship is awarded for periods of one or two academic semesters to an active scholar focusing on studies related to Canada. It is awarded to a scholar with a Ph.D., normally on sabbatical from their own academic institution. The Fellowship will offer a stipend of $15,000 per semester. The position is open to dynamic scholars who ...can enrich the study of Canada with fresh perspectives. The Fellowship may also be awarded to an individual outside of the academic community, whose writing, research or public career are making a significant contribution to intellectual life in Canada. The incumbent is expected to teach one undergraduate course in Canadian Studies at McGill University, deliver the Eakin Lecture (one Fellow per year), participate in the activities of the Institute, and pursue exchanges with colleagues at McGill and other institutions. For full application details, visit https://www.mcgill.ca/misc/academics/eakin/.

How can we make Canada's schools more democratic, responsible, and accountable to students, teachers and parents? Our discussion with Dr. Paul W. Bennett, from the launch of "The State of the System: A Reality Check on Canada's Schools," is available to watch now! https://youtu.be/ghGyIl4vWOM

Calling all book lovers: the McGill Quebec Studies Students Association, the Quebec Studies Program (McGill University) and CIRM, in collaboration with the Mc...Gill Institute for the Study of Canada, present a roundtable on the Montreal literary and publishing scene! Join us on Friday, December 4 to draw a portrait of the industry with our four experienced guests: Linda Leith (Linda Leith Publishing - Linda Leith Éditions) Ashley Fortier (Metonymy Press) Antoine Tanguay (Éditions Alto) Lori Schubert (Quebec Writers' Federation) This special event in the series Montreal as seen by... will be co-hosted by Marie Leconte (CIRM/ Dép. des littératures de langue française, de traduction et de création) and Angelo Robert (Quebec Studies, McGill). Learn more and register below https://www.facebook.com/events/135450454679990 PS. The video recordings of previous roundtables are available here: https://bit.ly/multimediaCIRM

Canadian Content 2020-2021 Editor Applications are open! Are you interested in editing, publishing, and Canadian Studies? Apply now to join the editorial team o...f Canadian Content, the McGill Undergraduate Journal of Canadian Studies. Editors will participate in the selection of texts for publication, and will then work closely with authors in order to prepare their pieces. Whether you are an editing aficionado or a newbie, we want to hear from you! Our positions are open to any student in the Faculty of Arts no affiliation with CSAUS or the MISC is required. The deadline to apply is November 23rd 2020 at 11:59 EST. Our editors-in-chief will contact all candidates with the outcome of their application by the beginning of December 2020. If you have any questions or concerns, please email us at [email protected]. Link to the application form: https://docs.google.com//1n25lPYJGvFn2VLIlqdxu1h/viewform

On November 18, MISC is hosting a discussion about education reform in Canada as we launch Dr. Paul W. Bennett's book, "The State of the System: A Reality Check on Canada’s Schools." Register now: https://us02web.zoom.us//register/WN_QoYVJ5FlRDWxfqGXt_vdVg

Watch the IHSP Policy Talks event, "Comparing Social Policy Responses to COVID-19 in Canada and the United States," featuring MISC director Daniel Béland. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=and0oEI-YgA

Quels enseignements peut-on tirer du referendum de 1995? Regardez notre discussion sur cet événement historique. Avec Louise Beaudoin, Éric Bédard, Eddie Goldenberg, et John Parisella; modéré par Graham Fraser. What lessons can be learned from the 1995 referendum? Watch our discussion about this historic event. Featuring Louise Beaudoin, Éric Bédard, Eddie Goldenberg, and John Parisella and moderated by Graham Fraser. https://youtu.be/u4Q8ScCsJkI

McGill Institute for Health and Social Policy's panel, "Comparing Social Policy Responses to COVID-19 in Canada and the United States" (featuring MISC director Daniel Béland) is happening tomorrow! For full information and the link to join, visit https://www.mcgill.ca//comparing-social-policy-responses-c

Tonight! Join us for the 2020 Mallory Lecture, delivered by the Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada. Registration is still open: https://us02web.zoom.us//register/WN_3dyPu1NTQBKVwMkAKEMJfg

MISC is now accepting applications for the Eakin Visiting Fellowship in Canadian Studies for 2021/22! The Fellowship is awarded to a scholar focusing on studies related to Canada, and offers a $15,000/semester stipend. For more information, visit https://www.mcgill.ca/misc/academics/eakin

Canadian Content 2020-2021 Editor Applications are open! Are you interested in editing, publishing, and Canadian Studies? Apply now to join the editorial team o...f Canadian Content, the McGill Undergraduate Journal of Canadian Studies. Editors will participate in the selection of texts for publication, and will then work closely with authors in order to prepare their pieces. Whether you are an editing aficionado or a newbie, we want to hear from you! Our positions are open to any student in the Faculty of Arts no affiliation with CSAUS or the MISC is required. The deadline to apply is November 23rd 2020 at 11:59 EST. Our editors-in-chief will contact all candidates with the outcome of their application by the beginning of December 2020. If you have any questions or concerns, please email us at [email protected]. Link to the application form: https://docs.google.com//1n25lPYJGvFn2VLIlqdxu1h/viewform

On November 18, MISC is hosting a discussion about education reform in Canada as we launch Dr. Paul W. Bennett's book, "The State of the System: A Reality Check on Canada’s Schools." Register now: https://us02web.zoom.us//register/WN_QoYVJ5FlRDWxfqGXt_vdVg

McGill Institute for Health and Social Policy's panel, "Comparing Social Policy Responses to COVID-19 in Canada and the United States" (featuring MISC director Daniel Béland) is happening tomorrow! For full information and the link to join, visit https://www.mcgill.ca//comparing-social-policy-responses-c

Coming up this month: The 2020 Mallory Lecture will be given by the Honourable David Lametti on Thursday, November 19, co-presented by MISC and Faculty of Law | Faculté de droit - McGill Register now! https://us02web.zoom.us//register/WN_3dyPu1NTQBKVwMkAKEMJfg