UM in the News News Archive

October 30, 2025 — 
Dr. Katie Szilagyi, Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Law, University of Manitoba, speaks with CBC's Laurie Hoogstraten about why generative A-I isn’t the solution to the Canada Revenue Agency’s call centre failures after a critical Auditor General report found taxpayers often couldn’t get through or got wrong information.

October 29, 2025 — 
That the average Canadian household continues to spend around $70 at Halloween is surprising given the rising cost of living and the economic uncertainty many are facing, said Dr. Sandeep Arora, Department Head and Associate Professor, Marketing Department at the University of Manitoba’s Asper School of Business.

October 29, 2025 — 
“If we lose polar bears from the Arctic … nothing can replace that,” Holly Gamblin, Lead author and wildlife biologist at University of Manitoba, told As It Happens host Nil Köksal. “There's no other comparable species that is doing this.” 

October 28, 2025 — 
One legal expert said while uncommon, he sees no issue with a judge making comments like Harvey’s — in fact, those kinds of comments can help better inform public debate on the issue of bail reform, said Brandon Trask, associate professor in the University of Manitoba’s law faculty

October 28, 2025 — 
The University of Manitoba is launching a free six-week online course in the winter term to teach students, alumni, and staff how to start a side hustle, addressing the increasing need for supplemental income due to workplace volatility

October 28, 2025 — 
Recruitment for the positions has already started. The program will be developed in partnership with Manitoba Health, Shared Health, the University of Manitoba, and local leadership.

October 27, 2025 — 
Dr. Kristin Reynolds, Associate Professor and Clinical Psychologist, Department of Psychology, Faculty of Arts at the University of Manitoba explains the science behind why some people enjoy being scared.

October 27, 2025 — 
Dr. Jesse Hajer, Associate Professor of Economics in the Labour studies program at the University of Manitoba, said the province’s lower score is based on several factors, including preparing reports later in the calendar year than other province, having qualifications on the auditor’s opinion and running a much larger deficit than budgeted.

October 26, 2025 — 
Dr. Christopher Adams, adjunct professor of Political Science at the University of Manitoba and author of Politics in Manitoba, says the NDP enjoys popularity in Manitoba because it has a long history in the province, stronger urban support in Winnipeg and northern Manitoba (where unionized, resource town labour is grounded), a policy focus on healthcare and education, strong personal appeal of its leaders, and proven success while governing.

October 25, 2025 — 
As an active participant, the First Nation is positioned to submit arguments and evidence, and if the boat ban is overturned, Keeseekoowenin may be able to appeal the decision and escalate the court process, University of Manitoba law instructor Andrea Doyle said.