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CBC: Ticket-fixing scandal reflects ‘culture problem’ that Winnipeg police ‘can’t be trusted to fix’: researcher

November 14, 2025 — 
Dr. Tandeep Sidhu, an assistant professor in sociology and criminology at the University of Manitoba, said while digital systems may be less susceptible to ticket-fixing, they may not be foolproof.

Faculty of Arts News

The Conversation: Why the 2025 federal budget won’t really make Canada strong

November 14, 2025 — 
Canada’s 2025 federal budget, and those that follow in the coming years, may prove to be the most important since the beginning of the Second World War. Canada’s longstanding, co-dependent economic relationship with the United States has abruptly and involuntarily ended following U.S. President Donald Trump’s imposition of tariffs and threats of annexation.

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Faculty of Arts News

CBC Radio Noon: Why Remembrance Day Still Matters

November 11, 2025 — 
Jody Perrun, sessional Instructor of History at the University of Manitoba, speaks with CBC host Laurie Hoogstraten about the meaning of Remembrance Day, Canada’s role in the world wars, and why remembering remains vital today.

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Dr. Andrea Charron Director of the University of Manitoba's Centre for Defence and Security Studies

Faculty of Arts News

The Globe and Mail: Ottawa plans to spend big on defence. But is there a long-term vision for Canada’s military?

November 8, 2025 — 
Dr. Andrea Charron, director of the Centre for Defence and Security Studies at the University of Manitoba, said Ottawa should be planning a Canadian quick reaction fighter facility in co-operation with the U.S., Denmark and Greenland at the U.S.’s northerly Pituffik Space Base in Greenland to speed up response times for the Royal Canadian Air Force in the Arctic.

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Dr. Christopher Adams, rector of St. Paul's College. Photo taken December 15, 2021 (University of Manitoba)

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CBC: Resolutions on child care, food costs up for debate at Manitoba NDP convention

November 8, 2025 — 
Dr. Christopher Adams, adjunct professor of political science at the University of Manitoba, says the NDP is in a fairly good position running high in opinion polls and raising a lot of money

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Portrait of Dr. Michelle Gallant

Faculty of Law News

CTV News: Unexplained wealth order granted against Sikh priest

November 7, 2025 — 
Dr. Michelle Gallant, Professor of law in the University of Manitoba said the word ‘wealth’ can mean anything, and the onus is on the respondent to provide proof.

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada: historic Provincial Law Courts - pediment : blind justice and cornucopias in the tympanum - photo by M.Torres

Faculty of Arts News

Winnipeg Free Press: Understanding the letter of the law

November 7, 2025 — 
Frank Cormier, criminologist and Instructor at Department of Sociology and Criminology, said there is no doubt the level of literacy can influence how successful an individual will be in meeting their release conditions.

Dr. Lori Wilkinson

Faculty of Arts News

CBC: American businesses feel pinch as Canadian travel dries up

November 6, 2025 — 
Dr. Lori Wilkinson, the Canada Research Chair in migration futures and professor of sociology at the University of Manitoba, said there are several factors leading to fewer Canadians travelling to the U.S., including the messages coming from President Donald Trump and his administration. 

Fletcher Baragar, an economics professor at the University of Manitoba, says Canada should join forces with other nations facing Trump tariff threats — like Mexico, China and potentially the European Union — in order to strengthen economic ties over the next four years. (Karen Pauls/CBC)

Faculty of Arts News

CBC: Federal Budget 2025 Economic Analysis

November 5, 2025 — 
Dr. Fletcher Baragar, Associate Head - Economics & Society speaks with guest host Laurie Hoogstraten about the new Federal Budget, its projected deficit, proposed spending, and what it means for Canadians and Manitoba in areas like jobs, housing, and economic growth.

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Research and International News

From Manitoba to Berlin: Breaking Walls in Antibiotic Resistance!

November 5, 2025 — 
Dr. Hans-Joachim Wieden and Luma Clarindo Lopes are heading to the 2025 Falling Walls Science Summit in Berlin.

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