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Tony Porter is a Professor in the Department of Political Science at McMaster University , Canada. He specializes in global governance and business regulation , with a particular focus on financial regulation , digital technologies , and the organizational effects of time in governance systems. Research Highlights : Currently leads SSHRC-funded research on the interplay of geopolitics and cross-border infrastructures related to digital currencies , GPS systems , and global supply chains . Co-editor of the Handbook of Business and Public Policy (2021) and author of multiple influential books on transnational financial governance. Academic Contributions : Published 15+ articles since 2014 on topics ranging from big data governance to cybersecurity policy . Key research areas include algorithmic governance , transnational temporalities , and benchmarking networks . Educational Background : BA in Political Science from McGill University MA and PhD in Political Science from Carleton University Teaching Roles include graduate courses on Global Governance , Digital Democracy , and Political Economy , along with undergraduate courses on Globalization and International Relations .

• Global Governance
• Business Regulation
• Financial Regulation
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Christian Lévesque is a Professor at the Department of Human Resources Management, HEC Montréal, and Co-director of the Interuniversity Research Centre on Globalization and Work (CRIMT). His expertise spans Labour Relations, Conflict Management, Unionism, and Public Policies in Industrial Relations. He holds a Master’s and Ph.D. from Université de Montréal and Laval University respectively. Research interests focus on digital transformation in work environments, regional governance dynamics, and union strategies. Recent work examines unions’ use of digital technologies, algorithmic management, and cross-border labour policies. He has advised one PhD (Sara Perez-Lauzon) and one MSc student (Jessica Dumouchel). Teaching includes courses on industrial relations theories and comparative HR systems. His publications reflect interdisciplinary engagement with AI ethics in workplaces, regional industrial clusters, and institutional experimentation in global labour contexts. Prominent collaborations include co-editing Trade Unions and Regions: Better Work, Experimentation, and Regional Governance (2022). Current research explores better work frameworks via human-centered AI and regional governance innovations.

• Labour Relations
• Conflict Management
• Unionism
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John Peters serves as Associate Professor at Memorial University of Newfoundland within the Faculty of Business Administration and Department of Sociology, with additional appointments as Research Fellow at Montreal's CRIMT and Associated Professor at both Montreal's School of Industrial Relations and York University's Department of Politics. His educational background includes a Master's in History from the University of Michigan and PhD in Political Science from York University, building foundational expertise for his interdisciplinary work. Peters' research critically examines labor movements within financialized economies and climate crisis responses, focusing on decarbonization's impact on workers through frameworks of just transition and political economy. His scholarship bridges theoretical analysis of inequality with practical policy solutions for sustainable labor markets. Recent publications (2019-2022) reveal consistent thematic focus: financialization's erosion of labor power, climate-labor intersections, and policy pathways for equitable economic transformation, with significant emphasis on Canadian contexts and comparative frameworks. His research awards demonstrate sustained funding success: SSHRC Engage Grant (2023) analyzing unions' climate crisis strategies SSHRC Connection Grant (2022) exploring climate-work futures Multi-year SSHRC Partnership Grant (2017-2024) for institutional labor innovation Peters actively collaborates through CRIMT on sector-specific policy studies (auto, steel, aluminum) while developing union training programs for zero-carbon transitions, emphasizing worker capacity building for equitable clean energy economies.

• Labour Sociology
• Political Sociology
• Environmental Sociology
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Thierry Warin is a Full Professor of Data Science for International Business at HEC Montréal, directing the Department of International Business. He holds the Professorship in Data Science for International Business and is a Principal Investigator at CIRANO, leading the World Economy theme. His roles include affiliations with Harvard Business School’s Microeconomics of Competitiveness program and the International Trade and Finance Association presidency (2020-2022). Education: PhD from ESSEC Business School (France, 2000). Professional development includes the Harvard Business Analytics Program (2018-2020) and GIS training at Harvard. Research Interests: Data science applications in global economic transformations, including network theory, natural language processing, and computational methods. Focus areas: algorithmic collusion, platform economies, and metadata-driven analyses. He develops open-source tools like the statcanR package and advocates for reproducible research. Articles Trends: Recent work explores AI regulation, algorithmic competition, climate transition plans, and central bank speech analysis. Methodologies span structural topic modeling, social media analytics, and entropy-based frameworks. Awards: Honored with the Highly Commended Paper Award (2017-2018) and Emerald Literati Award (2018) for reverse innovation research. Recognized for contributions to computational social science and regulatory frameworks. Advising & Grants: Supervised 16 master’s projects since 2019, focusing on data science applications in global business challenges. Active in interdisciplinary initiatives like the St. Lawrence–Great Lakes corridor data hub. Labs & Philanthropy: Founded quantum simulations and leads Ed’Haîti , an NGO addressing education in Haiti. Collaborates on Science des données au féminin en Afrique , empowering 200 African women with data science skills.

• Data Science for Global Transformations
• Platform Economy
• Industrial Organization
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John-Paul Ferguson is an Associate Professor of Organizational Behaviour at McGill University's Desautels Faculty of Management. He holds a Ph.D. from MIT Sloan School of Management and prior faculty positions at Stanford University. His research focuses on careers, labor markets, and employment segregation, with notable work on gender disparities in invention and racial segregation in employment. Ferguson has been recognized with awards such as the John T. Dunlop Award and has served on editorial boards for journals like Organization Science and American Sociological Review . He has also contributed to executive education on organizational strategy and design. Education: Ph.D. - Management - MIT Sloan School of Management (2009) M.S. - International Relations - Johns Hopkins SAIS (2001) B.A. - Political Science & History - University of Oklahoma (1999) Research Interests: Ferguson’s work examines labor markets, organizational structures, and mechanisms of inequality. His studies on unionization, innovation gatekeeping, and spatial employment segregation have provided critical insights into institutional dynamics. He employs multidisciplinary approaches, blending sociology, economics, and management theory. Grants & Awards: Recent grants include SSHRC funding for projects on racial employment segregation and gig-economy workers. His accolades reflect academic excellence and service, including the Distinguished MBA Teaching Award and recognition for editorial contributions. Teaching & Service: Academic Director of the McGill MBA program and Masters Programs Coordinator, Ferguson teaches core courses in organizational behavior and strategy. His advising spans doctoral and executive education programs. He has led editorial initiatives and served on policy-related advisory panels.

• Labor Markets
• Employment Segregation
• Industrial Relations
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Charles Smith is a Professor of Political Studies at St. Thomas More College, University of Saskatchewan. He specializes in Canadian political economy, provincial politics, and labour law, with a focus on workers' rights, the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, and the intersection of law and class struggle. His research spans historical analysis of Canadian labour movements, modern legal challenges faced by unions, and the political economies of Canadian provinces. Education: Ph.D. in Political Science from York University. His work emphasizes critical engagement with neoliberalism's impact on labour rights and the evolving role of the Canadian state in regulating industrial relations. Research Interests: Labour history, provincial politics, constitutional law applications to labour rights, and the socio-political dynamics of Western Canada. His analysis often critiques legal frameworks that constrain workers' collective freedoms, advocating for a more equitable interpretation of Charter rights for unions. Publications Trends: Recent work focuses on Saskatchewan's political developments (2025 paper), historical labour legislation (2024), and digital-age workplace boundaries (2022). Earlier publications analyzed back-to-work laws (2020), anti-union legal architectures (2018), and landmark strike cases like the Pepsi Strike (2014). His 2017 book Unions in Court co-authored with Larry Savage remains a seminal text on constitutional labour rights. Awards: SSHRC Insight Development Grant (2012-2014) Teaching & Grants: Taught courses on public law, political economy, and Canadian democracy. His grants supported research into provincial political transformations and the socio-political impacts of austerity policies. Active in curriculum development around social justice and the common good. Labs/Teams: Co-editor of Labour/Le Travail , Canada's leading labour studies journal. Collaborates extensively with scholars like Larry Savage, Tom McIntosh, and Andrew Stevens on projects examining workers' legal rights, neoliberalism, and Western Canadian politics.

• Canadian Political Economy
• Provincial Politics
• Public Law
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Oliver T. Coomes is a Professor in the Department of Geography at McGill University, Montreal, Canada. His research focuses on environment and development in tropical regions, particularly in the Peruvian Amazon, examining peasant livelihoods, forest conservation, and adaptation to environmental change. He leads the PARLAP project, studying rural livelihoods and poverty through extensive household surveys and remote sensing. Coomes has held editorial roles in journals like World Development and is affiliated with institutions like the Conference of Latin Americanist Geographers. Education : BSc (University of Victoria), MA (University of Toronto), PhD (University of Wisconsin-Madison). Research Interests : Tropical forest dynamics, shifting cultivation, floodplain agriculture, climate change adaptation, and the intersection of environment and economy in resource-dependent communities. His work combines microeconomic analysis with ecological data, emphasizing sustainable development pathways. Awards : Carl O. Sauer Distinguished Scholarship Award (2010), Runner-up Global Development Network Award (2000). Advising & Grants : Advised over 20 graduate students and post-doctoral fellows. Collaborates internationally on projects funded by agencies like SSHRC and the National Science Foundation. Research emphasizes participatory methods and policy-relevant insights. Labs/Teams : Coordinates the PARLAP Project and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on Amazonian environmental studies. Engaged in global initiatives like the Global Land Project and the International Geographical Union.

• Environment & Development in Latin America
• Peasant Economy
• Livelihoods and Conservation
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Yazid Dissou is a Full Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Ottawa's Faculty of Social Sciences. He teaches advanced macroeconomic theory, applied general equilibrium modeling, and international trade courses at undergraduate and graduate levels including ECO6120, ECO6110, and ECO3111. Education: Ph.D. in Economics, Laval University (1996) Doctorat de 3e Cycle in Economics, Université d'Abidjan (1991) Ingénieur Agro-Économiste, Université Nationale du Bénin (1986) Research Focus: Professor Dissou specializes in macroeconomic modeling applied to developing economies, with emphasis on climate policy impacts, currency union dynamics, and structural economic challenges in Africa. His work integrates general equilibrium frameworks to analyze carbon taxation, terrorism responses, and fishery regulations. Publication Trends: Recent work (2016-2024) shows consistent focus on African economic policy using CGE/DSGE models, with regional case studies in Côte d'Ivoire, Tunisia, Egypt, and West African currency unions. Key themes include environmental taxation, fiscal sustainability, and external shock resilience. Supervision: Currently advising PhD candidate Didérot Guy D'Estaing Sandjong Tomi (expected completion June 2024).

• Macroeconomics
• Economic Growth
• Environmental Economics
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Jennifer Welsh is the Canada 150 Research Chair in Global Governance and Security at McGill University and Director of the Max Bell School of Public Policy . Previously, she held professorial roles at the European University Institute and University of Oxford , where she co-founded the Oxford Institute for Ethics, Law and Armed Conflict . She served as the UN Secretary-General's Special Adviser on the Responsibility to Protect (2013-2016). BA, University of Saskatchewan MA, University of Oxford DPhil, University of Oxford Her research focuses on global governance , security studies , and Canadian foreign policy , with a specialization in the Responsibility to Protect (RtoP) framework, humanitarian intervention ethics, and UN reform. She leads the Centre for International Peace and Security Studies (CIPSS) and co-hosts the Tour de Table podcast, analyzing Canada's role in global challenges. Her recent publications address UN peace operations , localization in global politics , and Western donor sensitivities . Notable awards include the Trudeau Fellowship , Leverhulme Trust Research Fellowship , and leadership of a five-year ERC-funded project on war individualization.

• Global Governance
• Security Studies
• International Relations
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Ian Lee is an Associate Professor at the University of Toronto Faculty of Law, specializing in constitutional law, corporate law, and European Union law. He joined the Faculty in 2003 after clerking with Justice Claire L'Heureux-Dubé of the Supreme Court of Canada and Justice Mark MacGuigan of the Federal Court of Appeal, and practicing at a global law firm in Paris and New York. He served as Associate Dean (JD Program) from 2012 to 2015 and is admitted to practice in Ontario and New York. His educational background includes a B.Com. (1991), LL.B. (1994) from the University of Toronto, and an LL.M. (1998) from Harvard Law School. Lee has taught at the University of Sydney Law School and the University of Graz, reflecting his international expertise. Lee's research critically examines constitutional interpretation, corporate governance, and EU legal frameworks. His work on 'pith and substance' analysis, corporate criminal liability as team-member responsibility, and the intersection of economics with constitutional rights demonstrates interdisciplinary depth. Recent publications focus on sustainable finance, corporate social responsibility, and comparative business regulation, revealing evolving interests toward ethical business practices and regulatory innovation. His scholarly output shows consistent engagement with Canadian constitutional jurisprudence while expanding into European and global business law contexts. The trend indicates growing emphasis on sustainable business models, corporate purpose debates, and the economic dimensions of constitutional rights. Lee has contributed significantly to legal education through casebooks including Canadian Constitutional Law (6th ed., 2022) and Cases, Materials and Notes on Partnerships and Canadian Business Corporations (6th ed., 2011), shaping curricula in constitutional and corporate law. His SSRN page hosts numerous preprints, facilitating broad scholarly access to his work. Professional engagements include teaching constitutional law courses (Constitutional Law B/C, Advanced Constitutional Law), contributing to edited collections on assisted human reproduction, and publishing op-eds in The Globe and Mail , The Financial Post , and The Lawyers' Weekly on corporate governance and constitutional issues.

• Constitutional Law
• Corporate Law
• European Union Law
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Professor Hervé A. Prince is a Full Professor at the University of Montreal’s Faculty of Law, specializing in international economic law. He serves as Director of the Centre de droit des affaires et du commerce international (CDACI) and leads the Law and International Economic Relations group. Additionally, he directs the Observatoire de l’intégration économique and holds the Chair in Governance and International Trade Law. His expertise spans international trade law, investment law, regional integration, and European trade policy. Education: L.L.D. in Law (2011), Université Laval, Canada Doctoral Degree in Public Law (2011), Université Montesquieu Bordeaux IV, France DEA in Law (2004), Paris V - Descartes, France Advanced Diploma in International Affairs (2003), HEI-HEP, Paris LL.M. in International Law (2002) LL.L. in Law (2001), Université Montesquieu Bordeaux IV, France Research Interests: Professor Prince focuses on international economic law frameworks, including WTO law, investment arbitration, regional integration mechanisms (e.g., EU-Canada trade), and the legal dimensions of bilateral trade agreements. His work emphasizes regulatory coherence, public interest protection, and dispute resolution in transnational commerce. Grants & Research: Lead researcher on projects like "Droit international de l'investissement en contexte canadien" (2021–2022) Recipient of grants from CRSH, Fondation pour la recherche juridique, and the Quebec Bar Foundation Advising: Supervised over 14 graduate theses on topics ranging from investor-State arbitration transparency to environmental law in trade agreements. Affiliations: Member of CDACI, Centre d'études en droit économique, and the EU Centre of Excellence (McGill-University of Montreal).

• International Economic Law
• International Trade Law
• Regional Integration
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Dr. Michel Beaulieu is a full Professor of History and Associate Vice-Provost (Academic) at Lakehead University. He holds dual appointments as Docent of Social Science History at the University of Helsinki and Docent of Modern North American History at the University of Oulu. His academic leadership includes past roles as Chair of the Department of History and Board memberships in organizations like the Ontario Historical Society and The Champlain Society. He holds a PhD in History from Queen's University alongside certifications in museum studies and DEI strategies. Research interests focus on Northern Ontario's economic, political, and social history, with current projects including a SSHRC-funded espionage study and a book on Thunder Bay's WWII experience. Notable publications include works on regional development, labour movements, and Finnish-Canadian communities. Awards include the Cruikshank Gold Medal and King Charles III Coronation Medal, alongside recognition as a Royal Historical Society Fellow. Education: PhD in History, Queen's University MA in History, Lakehead University HBA (English and History), Lakehead University BEd, Lakehead University Leadership Roles: Board member: Multicultural History Society of Ontario Director: Manitoba & North West Ontario Regional Council of Canadian Forces Liaison Council Past-President: Ontario Historical Society, Thunder Bay Historical Museum Society His research emphasizes applied and public history, with community engagement through boards and heritage projects. Recent articles explore topics ranging from POW camps to Finnish socialist migration, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach to historical analysis. Current initiatives include cross-border academic partnerships and strategic university development projects.

• Canadian History
• Northern Ontario History
• Economic History
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Leonardo Baccini is a Full Professor of International Political Economy at McGill University's Department of Political Science and an associate member in the Department of Economics. He holds research fellowships at the Centre Interuniversitaire de Recherche en Economie Quantitative (CIREQ) and the Centre for the Study of Democratic Citizenship (CSDC). His research focuses on international political economy, comparative political economy, trade, development, and conflict. He has published extensively in top journals like the American Political Science Review , American Journal of Political Science , and International Organization , and authored the book Cutting the Gordian Knot of Economic Reform (Oxford UP, 2014). His work has been featured in media outlets such as The Economist and USA Today . Education includes a PhD in Political Science from Trinity College Dublin (2010), an MA in International Relations from the University of Bologna (2005), and a Laurea in Economics from the University of Florence (2003, summa cum laude). He has held appointments at the London School of Economics, Princeton University, Stanford University, and the European University Institute. Research interests span trade agreements, economic reform, populism, and the political economy of globalization. His datasets, including the DesTA database on trade agreement design, have received international recognition, including the IPES Best Dataset Award (2017). He has secured grants from SSHRC, the MSSI Social Sciences and Humanities Fund, and other institutions. Teaching includes courses on populism, international trade politics, and causal inference. He has supervised numerous PhD and master’s students and serves on editorial boards for journals like World Politics and Political Science Research and Methods . His awards include the Michael Wallerstein Best Article Award (2022) and the David A. Lake Award (2018).

• International Political Economy
• Comparative Political Economy
• International Trade
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Michael E. Gertler is an Associate Professor in Sociology at the University of Saskatchewan, with affiliations as a Fellow in Community and Co-operative Development at the Canadian Centre for the Study of Co-operatives and an Associate Member in the School of Environment and Sustainability . He contributes to interdisciplinary research and teaches courses in rural sociology, environmental sociology, and the sociology of agriculture and food. Education: Bachelor of Environmental Studies (Hon. Urban and Regional Planning), University of Waterloo MSc in Renewable Resources, McGill University PhD in Development Sociology, Cornell University His research focuses on social, organizational, and institutional innovations supporting sustainable development across Canada, the USA, Costa Rica, Mongolia, and the Caribbean. Key themes include organic farming, grazing co-ops, privatization of community pastures, Crown Lands, and labor/knowledge politics in co-operatives. He collaborates with organizations like the National Farmers Union and Public Pastures–Public Interest. Recent publications emphasize comparative analyses of agrarian sustainability and co-operative dynamics, with a focus on global rural development and gendered food systems. He is actively involved in institutional committees for Regional and Urban Planning and the University of Saskatchewan's Communities and Sustainability Signature Area . Organizational Leadership: Member, Regional and Urban Planning Committee Co-founder, Public Pastures–Public Interest Board Member, National Farmers Union

• sociology of agriculture and food
• organizational innovations supporting sustainable rural development
• agricultural restructuring and diversification
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Dr. Peter Arcese is the FRBC Chair of Applied Conservation Biology and co-Director of the Centre for Applied Conservation Research in the Faculty of Forestry at the University of British Columbia. His research focuses on ecology and evolution of small populations, conservation biology, and human impacts on ecosystems. He has led long-term studies on song sparrows and other species, emphasizing population genetics, inbreeding effects, and invasive species management. With over 100 publications and 28 graduate students, his work bridges theoretical and applied conservation, addressing biodiversity loss and reserve design. Education: PhD in Zoology (UBC), postdoctoral work in Tanzania. Awards include NSF Young Investigator Award and Fellowship in the American Ornithologists Union. Active in global conservation initiatives, including Andean bear conservation and Garry Oak ecosystem restoration. His lab develops tools like the prioritizr R package for conservation prioritization. Key contributions include documenting human-driven ecosystem changes, designing nature reserves, and guiding policy through empirical research. Collaborations span institutions like The Nature Trust of BC and international conservation groups. Current projects address climate adaptation, genetic rescue in small populations, and urban biodiversity challenges.

• Conservation Biology
• Population Ecology
• Evolutionary Biology
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