Trump is visiting China to discuss trade and other issues, and Carleton experts are available to comment on related topics.

If you are interested in speaking with the experts below, please feel free to reach out to them directly. If you require other assistance, please email Steven Reid, Media Relations Officer, at steven.reid3@carleton.ca.

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Vivek Dehejia
Professor, Department of Economics at Carleton University

Email: vivek.dehejia@carleton.ca

Dehejia is available to discuss the trade and macroeconomic implications of the visit.

His fields of research include international trade, international economic development and international macroeconomics. He is available to discuss how both the continuing inflation problem and high interest rates that are creating an affordability issue may impact Trudeau. He can also speak to Trudeau’s recent overseas travel, affecting how Canada is perceived abroad.

For more on Dehejia, please visit: https://experts.carleton.ca/vivek-h-dehejia

Ian Lee
Professor, Sprott School of Business at Carleton University

Email: IanLee@Cunet.Carleton.Ca

Lee is available to discuss trade, having just returned from Shanghai.

Lee has appeared multiple times before the House of Commons and Senate finance, banking, industry and trade committees. He has been in every Government of Canada budget lockup since 2008. He attended pre-budget consultations with the Minister of Finance in 2009 and 2011. His work has appeared in the annual publication, How Ottawa Spends, concerning Canada’s retirement system, the Parliamentary Budget Officer, deficits, corporate income reform, and more.

For more on Lee, please visit: https://experts.carleton.ca/ian-lee

Jeremy Paltiel
Professor, Department of Political Science at Carleton University

Email: jeremy.paltiel@carleton.ca

Paltiel’s areas of expertise include the politics, government and foreign policies of Asia (China, Korea, and Japan), development politics and Canada–China relations.

For more on Paltiel, visit: https://experts.carleton.ca/jeremy-paltiel

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The federal government seems to be pulling back from the idea of a national pharmacare plan, and a Carleton expert is available to comment.

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Marc-André Gagnon
Professor, School of Public Policy and Administration at Carleton University

Email: ma.gagnon@carleton.ca

Gagnon’s research focuses on social and health policy, pharmaceutical policy, innovation policy and political economy. He examines how power, regulation and corporate influence shape markets, particularly in the pharmaceutical sector, where he studies business models, drug insurance systems, medical marketing and innovation policy. Combining empirical research with broader political-economic analysis, Gagnon explores how corporations influence laws, public policy and institutions to generate monopolistic gains, and how governments can better align market incentives with positive social outcomes.

For more on Gagnon, visit: https://experts.carleton.ca/marc-andre-gagnon

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Carleton University welcomes the renewed federal support for the Black Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub (BEKH) through March 2028, reinforcing the university’s leadership role in advancing research, collaboration and community engagement to strengthen Black entrepreneurship across Canada.

Supported by the Government of Canada through the Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED), the funding renewal of up to $4.5M was announced at the 2026 Inter-Institutional Forum of the Scarborough Charter on Anti-Black Racism and Black Inclusion in Canadian Higher Education. The renewed investment marks the next phase of a nationally significant initiative dedicated to expanding Canada’s Black entrepreneurial ecosystem through research, data and practical solutions.

Since its launch, BEKH has played a central role in building a stronger understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing Black entrepreneurs in Canada, and realized many successes including the creation of a national data repository on Black entrepreneurship. The next phase, known as BEKH 2.0, will build on this foundation focusing on expanding its research, partnerships and community engagement.

“With this support, BEKH will deepen and expand its anchor role as the go-to source for robust and credible data, a trusted repository of relevant knowledge, and a catalyst for data-informed collaboration and innovation that will enhance Black entrepreneurship, grow Black businesses, and strengthen the Canadian economy for the benefit of all Canadians.”

BEKH 2.0 will welcome new partners and increase collaboration among its national network of research hubs and partners, including Simon Fraser University, Saint Mary’s University, Université du Québec à Montréal, Concordia University, the University of Alberta and the University of Northern British Columbia. The Dream Legacy Foundation will continue to serve as one of the initiative’s community partners.

Building on extensive community consultations and research conducted during the initiative’s first phase, BEKH 2.0 will focus on five thematic research pillars: supporting business growth and resilience; improving access to financing opportunities; strengthening investment readiness; advancing digital adoption and innovation; and identifying scalable interventions to support Black entrepreneurs across Canada.

The initiative aligns with Carleton’s commitment to inclusive impact and supports the Government of Canada’s broader strategy to strengthen Black entrepreneurship and expand economic opportunities for equity-seeking groups across the country. Through collaborative research, data management and national communities of practice, BEKH 2.0 aims to translate knowledge into practical tools and strategies that help Black businesses scale and grow sustainably.

The announcement was made in the presence of Members of Parliament representing The Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), including Greg Fergus (Hull—Aylmer), Tatiana Auguste (Terrebonne) and Yasir Naqvi (Ottawa Centre).

About the Black Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub

The Black Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub is a collaborative, co-generated national data and knowledge platform that reflects the state of Black entrepreneurship in Canada and forms a key part of the Government of Canada’s Black Entrepreneurship Program.

BEKH is a national network of regional research hubs focused on co-creating community-based research and knowledge that supports Black entrepreneurs and helps Black businesses reach their full potential.

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Carleton University researcher Thomas Russell has been announced as the university’s newest Canada Research Chair (CRC). His innovative research focuses on developing advanced economic models that can be utilized with limited computing power.

Thomas Russell, CRC in Frontiers of Economic Analysis (Tier II)

Economic models help policymakers understand consumer behaviour and market dynamics. Partially identified models are a type of economic models that can be used under weak modelling assumptions, often making them more credible tools for policy analysis. However, the large number of computational resources required to use these models has limited their widespread adoption.

Russell, a researcher in the Department of Economics, is exploring how to approximate partially identified models using a low amount of computing resources. His research will study the computational complexity of existing models before investigating techniques to approximate complex models with simpler surrogate models. This work will make it easier for economists to use credible economic models and will help researchers better understand the trade-off between computational complexity and model accuracy. 

Russell’s research has applications in consumer choice, social networks, and firm competition, and his work will make partially identified models more accessible to researchers and policymakers working in these areas.

Visit Carleton’s Canada Research Chairs webpage to learn more.

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Carleton University is officially closed on Monday, May 18 and reopens on Tuesday, May 19. Some facilities continue to operate throughout Victoria Day; however, with reduced hours in some cases.  

Dining Services 

On May 18, the Teraanga Commons Dining Hall will be open for its regular summer hours. All other Dining Services locations will be closed. 

More information about Dining Services can be found here. 

MacOdrum Library 

The library will be open on May 16 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. It will be closed on May 17 and 18. There will be no Chat Service throughout the long weekend. 

More information about the library can be found here. 

Athletics   

On May 18, the fitness centre will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. There will be no CUFit classes. The pool will be open for a recreational swim at 11:45 a.m. 

More information about Carleton Athletics can be found here. 

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Mother’s Day is May 10, and Carleton experts are available to comment on related topics.

If you are interested in speaking with the experts below, please feel free to reach out to them directly. If you require other assistance, please email Steven Reid, Media Relations Officer, at steven.reid3@carleton.ca.

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Miranda J. Brady
Professor, School of Journalism and Communication at Carleton University

Email: miranda.brady@carleton.ca

Brady is available to discuss issues related to motherhood, motherhood and media, motherhood and labour / domestic work, family vloggers, tradmoms and mothers in film. 

Brady’s work takes a critical/cultural approach and explores the construction of identity in the media and other cultural institutions. She has spoken on the rise of “mominfluencers,” entrepreneurial motherhood and issues related to media and motherhood.

For more on Brady, visit: https://experts.carleton.ca/miranda-j-brady

Rebecca Bromwich
Professor, Department of Law and Legal Studies at Carleton University

Email: Rebecca.Bromwich@carleton.ca

Bromwich is available to speak on topics related to women under the law, solo parenting and single mothers, and specifically, women as mothers.  She has an anthology on mothers and law.

She has also discussed an intersectional approach to the inclusion of women in the workplace and in the private sphere of the home.

Bromwich is the former program director of the Graduate Diploma in Conflict Resolution. Bromwich has been a columnist for Lawyers Weekly and has authored and co-authored several books for students and legal system practitioners, including a new publication on corporate social responsibility.

For more on Bromwich, visit: https://experts.carleton.ca/rebecca-jaremko-bromwich

Rachel Buxton
Professor, Department of Biology at Carleton University

Email: Rachel.buxton@carleton.ca

Asa a mother and scientist, Buxton is available to discuss the importance of connecting kids with nature for their well-being and to foster nature stewardship.

Buxton has also discussed how soothing nature sounds can reduce stress and benefit individual mental health, the relationship between biodiversity (birds/trees) and human health/wellbeing, urban conservation of birds, national biodiversity conservation, and how to conserve and care for biodiversity as individuals.

Buxton’s main research interests include soundscapes, seabird ecology, ecological restoration, and systematic conservation planning.

For more on Buxton visit: https://experts.carleton.ca/rachel-buxton

Oriane Couchoux
Professor, Sprott School of Business at Carleton University

Email: orianecouchoux@cunet.carleton.ca

Couchoux is available to discuss the cultural expectations of motherhood and how they shape women’s relationship with money, including the financial impact of the mental load and being the primary caregiver.

Couchoux’s research explores the experience of the diverse stakeholders involved in audit and governance processes, including auditors, audit committee members, and regulators. Using qualitative methods, she analyzes how these individuals make sense of their role, adapt to the changing environment, and respond to the rules and regulatory requirements that govern their occupation.

For more on Couchoux, visit: https://experts.carleton.ca/oriane-couchoux

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Canada is getting a sovereign wealth fund, and Carleton experts are available to discuss the pros and cons of such funds and how they may work here in Canada.

If you are interested in speaking with the experts below, please feel free to reach out to them directly. If you require other assistance, please email Steven Reid, Media Relations Officer, at steven.reid3@carleton.ca.

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Dana Galizia
Professor, Department of Economics at Carleton University

Email: DanaGalizia@cunet.carleton.ca

Galizia is available to discuss the various pros and cons of a sovereign wealth fund from an overall economic perspective. His research focuses on the causes of business cycles, nonlinear models, macro-econometrics and quantitative methods.

For more on Galizia, visit: https://experts.carleton.ca/dana-galizia

Ian Lee
Professor, Sprott School of Business at Carleton University

Email: IanLee@Cunet.Carleton.Ca

Lee has appeared multiple times before the House of Commons and Senate finance, banking, industry and trade committees. He has been in every Government of Canada budget lockup since 2008. He attended pre-budget consultations with the Minister of Finance in 2009 and 2011. His work has appeared in the annual publication, How Ottawa Spends, concerning Canada’s retirement system, the Parliamentary Budget Officer, deficits, corporate income reform, and more.

For more on Lee, please visit: https://experts.carleton.ca/ian-lee

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The federal Liberals will table their spring economic update today, and Carleton experts are available to comment.

If you are interested in speaking with the experts below, please feel free to reach out to them directly. If you require other assistance, please email Steven Reid, Media Relations Officer, at steven.reid3@carleton.ca.

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Ian Lee
Professor, Sprott School of Business at Carleton University

Email: Ian.Lee@carleton.ca

Lee has appeared multiple times before the House of Commons and Senate finance, banking, industry and trade committees. He has been in every Government of Canada budget lockup since 2008. He attended pre-budget consultations with the Minister of Finance in 2009 and 2011. His work has appeared in the annual publication, How Ottawa Spends, concerning Canada’s retirement system, the Parliamentary Budget Officer, deficits, corporate income reform, and more.

For more on Lee, please visit: https://experts.carleton.ca/ian-lee

Conrad Winn
Professor, Department of Political Science at Carleton University

Email:  Conrad.Winn@carleton.ca

Winn has expertise in political communication, public opinion and political culture. His books include Political Parties in Canada, Broadcasting Policy, and House of Commons Reform. As a public opinion researcher, Winn has provided strategic counsel to Canadian media chains, individual newspapers, federal departments and provincial governments, as well as government agencies in the United States and the United Kingdom.

For more on Winn, visit: https://experts.carleton.ca/conrad-winn

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Carleton University’s engineering researcher Ahmed Abdulla has been named Canada’s 2026 National Champion by the Frontiers Planet Prize for his research on direct air capture, a technology that removes carbon dioxide (CO₂) from the air to address climate change.

Abdulla, a professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, is one of just 25 National Champions selected worldwide. The prestigious prize recognizes research focused on keeping humanity within the planet’s “safe operating space.”

Three International Champions will be named in January 2027 in Davos, Switzerland, and awarded $1 million USD each to scale their research.

Advancing Deep Decarbonization

Abdulla’s work focuses on designing future energy systems that are reliable, affordable and deeply decarbonized. At Carleton, he co-leads APEX (Alternative Pathways for the Energy Transition), an initiative that tackles and solves the deployment challenges of low-carbon energy technologies to support global climate goals. The initiative focuses on reducing risk and uncertainty, eliminating deployment bottlenecks, and improving policy design to advance clean energy solutions.

His award-winning research, published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, examines how environmental conditions such as temperature, humidity, air pressure and carbon dioxide concentration influence the performance of direct air capture systems. The findings show that performance can vary significantly by location, with implications for energy demand, water use and overall net carbon removal.

Abdulla said the work highlights the importance of grounding climate modelling in real-world conditions.

The research also informs From Science to Policy: Planetary Solutions in Action, a global policy report developed with the United Nations University Centre for Policy Research and the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research. The report explores how scientific evidence can better inform climate policy and international cooperation.

About the Frontiers Planet Prize

The Frontiers Planet Prize is the world’s largest science competition on planetary health, involving more than 700 universities and research institutions worldwide. National Champions are selected through an independent review by international experts. As Canada’s National Champion, Abdulla will represent Carleton internationally, contributing to discussions that connect scientific research with policy and real-world application.

The recognition comes as countries increasingly look to carbon removal technologies as part of broader net-zero strategies, though researchers note that real-world performance varies significantly depending on local environmental conditions and energy system constraints. Abdulla’s work contributes to ongoing efforts to ensure climate modelling reflects these operational realities.

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Areas around Ottawa are being heavily impacted by flooding, with some declaring emergencies, and Carleton experts are available to comment.

If you are interested in speaking with the experts below, please feel free to reach out to them directly. If you require other assistance, please email Steven Reid, Media Relations Officer, at steven.reid3@carleton.ca.

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Jennifer Drake
Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Carleton University

Email: Jennifer.drake@carleton.ca

Drake has distinguished herself as one of Canada’s leading experts in stormwater management, low-impact development (LID) and green infrastructure. Her work draws heavily on principles of sustainability, best management practices, and holistic, interdisciplinary design, and she has made significant contributions that have advanced stormwater design, operations, and maintenance in the unique climates and urban environments of Canadian cities.

For more on Drake, visit: https://experts.carleton.ca/jennifer-drake-1

Gabriel Wainer
Professor, Systems and Computing Engineering at Carleton University

Email: Gabriel.Wainer@sce.carleton.ca

Wainer works on modelling methods with various real-world applications, including flooding, large-scale evacuations, wildfires and the spread of smoke. He is available to discuss how flood waters are modelled for prediction and prevention. Wainer is the head of the Advanced Real-Time Simulation lab, located at Carleton’s Centre for Advanced Simulation and Visualization (V-Sim).

For more on Wainer, visit: https://experts.carleton.ca/gabriel-wainer

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