The Liberals have secured a majority with last night’s by-election results added to those who have crossed the floor. A Carleton expert is available to comment on the new majority.

If you are interested in speaking with the expert 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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Dan Arnold
Instructor, Political Management at Carleton University

Email: DanArnold3@cunet.carleton.ca or Danarnold@pollara.com

A seasoned campaigner, Arnold oversaw the Trudeau Liberals’ research program during their 2015, 2019, and 2021 election victories. He moderated focus groups, led the nightly tracking, and used his seat projection model to map the path to government.

In between these campaigns, he served as Director of Research, Advertising, & Correspondence in the Prime Minister’s Office. Through this role, he kept tabs on what mattered to the “real people” outside the Parliament Hill bubble and gave hundreds of engaging presentations to staffers, caucus, and Cabinet.

In 2022, Arnold rejoined one of Canada’s leading polling firms, Pollara, as Chief Strategy Officer. There, he uses quantitative and qualitative research to provide strategic advice to clients from a range of sectors.

Since leaving the federal government, he has conducted polling for political parties in six different provinces, and on many municipal and local level campaigns.

For more on Arnold, visit: https://experts.carleton.ca/daniel-arnold-1

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Five Carleton University community members have been named in Ottawa Business Journal (OBJ) and the Ottawa Board of Trade’s 2026 Forty Under 40 list, the region’s most sought-after business award for leaders under the age of 40.

Often dubbed “Silicon Valley North,” Ottawa is known for its innovation and ability to develop and attract talent across technology, life sciences, and digital and consumer sectors. In an increasingly competitive and connected world, being recognized on this list highlights those helping shape the region’s industries and future.

Danielle Manley is an associate professor in Carleton’s Faculty of Science and director of the university’s School of Nursing,  the first new nursing school in Ontario in over 20 years. A registered nurse specializing in health care innovation, curriculum development, and artificial intelligence in medicine and education, Manley has led efforts to optimize electronic charting systems and align nursing scope of practice with regulatory standards.

As director, she’s positioning Carleton as a hub for nursing education at a time of significant strain on Canada’s health care system. Under her leadership, the program was built from the ground up with a focus on hands-on learning, clinical experience and an expanded scope of practice, including prescribing medication. One of just two schools in North America integrating data science and artificial intelligence, it positions graduates at the forefront of technology, preparing them for a rapidly evolving health care system.

As Ontario continues to invest in life sciences as a key driver of health innovation, economic growth and system resilience, Manley and the School of Nursing is training the next generation of nurses while advancing new approaches to care.

Emma Brown is the founder of Whimble Care, a community-based digital platform that connects people with disabilities with vetted caregivers for on-demand, personalized home care and support services. Brown completed Carleton’s graduate diploma in philanthropy and nonprofit leadership in 2021.

Samantha Leclair is a production director at Snowed In Studios, Ottawa’s largest game development studio that has worked on titles including Starfield, Forza, Madden, Diablo, Elder Scrolls and Fallout. Leclair graduated from Carleton’s interactive media and design program in 2009.

Chris Tester is the founder and CEO of Comercio (Nordic Sauna & Outdoor Direct). An entrepreneur in the e-commerce and retail sector, Tester founded several businesses since graduating from Carleton’s international business program in 2010.

Genevieve Walton is CEO and Owner of Flex Property Developments, which provides full-service property management in Ottawa, and Short and Suite BNB, an Airbnb property management company with more than 150 properties. Walton graduated from Carleton’s commerce program in 2016.

This year’s selection committee included Carleton alumni Jennifer Cross, director of regional development at Chandos Construction; Gregory Richards, vice-dean of graduate professional programs at the University of Ottawa; OBJ’s editor-in-chief, Anne Howland and publisher Michael Curran, who chaired the committee.

Congratulations to all five Carleton community members. Read the OBJ announcement for the full Forty Under 40 list.

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Carleton University’s Norman Paterson School of International Affairs will host Finland’s president, Alexander Stubb, for a public discussion on global affairs.

A day after meeting with the Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and the Governor General Mary Simon, Stubb will take part in an armchair‑style conversation with Carleton’s Fen Hampson, Chancellor’s Professor and Professor of International Affairs. The event will open with remarks from Carleton University President Wisdom Tettey.

Date: Wednesday, April 15, 2026, from 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Where: 2220, Richcraft Hall, Carleton University, 1125 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, ON, K1S 5B6
Registration: Click here to register for the event.

This event will examine the evolving dynamics of global governance, key challenges facing the international system and the implications of a shifting geopolitical landscape.

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Earlier this year, Carleton University became home to the Scarborough Charter on Anti‑Black Racism and Black Inclusion in Canadian Higher Education. The Secretariat supports a national network of 63 signatory colleges and universities working to advance systemic change and strengthen Black inclusion across the post‑secondary sector.

When: April 15, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.  
Where: Tory Building Lobby, Carleton University, 1125 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, ON, K1S 5B6
Registration: Click here to register for the open house.

From its new home at Carleton, the Secretariat will continue to convene national dialogues, support reporting and accountability, mobilize research and strengthen collaboration across the sector.

Wisdom Tettey, President and Vice-Chancellor of Carleton University and John Ariyo, Executive Director of the Scarborough Charter Secretariat, will speak during the event and be available to speak to the media following the event.

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NASA is preparing for the launch of Artemis II today. This mission will see the crew orbit the moon. A Carleton expert is available to comment on the mission.

If you are interested in speaking with the expert 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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Allyson Brady
Professor, Department of Biology, Carleton University

Email: AllysonBrady@cunet.carleton.ca

Brady’s main area of research is astrobiology. The moon missions may lead to the discovery of organics in an environment where we do not believe life existed. She is also interested in how the Artemis program may pave the way for sending humans to Mars.

Microorganisms are the backbone of ecosystems, driving biogeochemical cycling, and represent a wealth of unexplored biodiversity. Brady’s research in microbial ecology aims to understand the interaction of biology and the Earth, with an emphasis on microbial environments with relevance to biotechnology and astrobiology. Microbes are widely recognized as having the ability to remediate pollutants and have the potential to play a key role in addressing pressing environmental needs. Microbes also represent the earliest forms of life on Earth and may have once existed on other habitable planets. Identification of biosignatures, or unambiguous signs of life, is key to the study of early Earth and planetary missions.

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

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The recent verdict against Meta and YouTube, while sure to be appealed, may create waves in the way platforms operate and how users consume social media. Carleton experts are available to comment on the verdict and what may come next.

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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Andrea Howard
Professor, Department of Psychology at Carleton University

Email:  Andrea.Howard@carleton.ca

Howard studies well-being and health-related behaviours in adolescence and the transition to adulthood, with an emphasis on special challenges facing university students and young people with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. A fundamental assumption behind her work is that all young people have the capacity to thrive.

This has led her to question the validity of popular but negative stories about youth that appear in the media and are embraced by the public but aren’t clearly supported by empirical research (the “kids these days” fallacy). This includes myths about the pervasiveness of helicopter parenting, rampant mental illness, and harmful impacts of smartphones and social media.

For more on Howard, please visit: https://experts.carleton.ca/andrea-howard

Holly Shannon
PhD candidate, Neuroscience Department at Carleton University

Email: HollyShannon@cmail.carleton.ca

Shannon’s research examines problematic social media use (PSMU) from a biopsychosocial perspective to understand whether it shares key features with other addictions. Her research investigates reward system functioning, inhibitory control and mental health outcomes associated with PSMU. Beyond identifying possible risk factors for PSMU, Shannon is interested in the broader public health implications of social media use. More recently, her research has explored how social media platform design and user behaviours influence mental health. Shannon is also passionate about science communication and public engagement. Through her Instagram platform, Carleton University Mindful Media Crew, she translates research findings into accessible, practical insights to help individuals better understand and navigate their social media use.

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Carleton University is closed on Friday, April 3 and Sunday, April 5. The university is open on Monday, April 6.

Some facilities continue to operate throughout Easter weekend, however, please note reduced hours below.

Dining Services

On April 3, Teraanga Commons Dining Hall will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. All other Dining Services locations will be closed.

On April 4 and April 5, Teraanga Commons Dining Hall will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Starbucks Teraanga will be open from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. All other Dining Services locations will be closed.

For more information on Dining Services, please click here.

Health and Counselling Services

Health and Counselling Services will be closed on April 3 and April 6 for the Easter weekend.

For more information on Health and Counselling Services, please click here.

MacOdrum Library

The library will be open on April 3, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. There will be no chat service on April 3. It will have regular operating hours for the building and Chat Service for the remainder of the weekend.

For more information on MacOdrum Library, please click here.

Athletics

On April 3, the pool will be open for a recreational swim from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. The Fitness Centre will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. There will be no CUFIT classes.

On April 4, the pool will be open for a recreational swim from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. The Fitness Centre will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

On April 5, the pool will be open for women’s only swim from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. and for a recreational swim from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. The Fitness Centre will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

For more information on Carleton Athletics, please click here.

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Canada’s military spending officially hits 2 per cent of GDP, according to NATO and Carleton experts are available to comment on the milestone and what it means for 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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Philippe Lagassé
Professor, Norman Paterson School of International Affairs at Carleton University

Email: Philippe.Lagasse@carleton.ca

Lagassé is the Barton Chair at the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs. His research focuses on defence policy and military procurement, as well as civil-military relations, and the role of institutions in international policy-making in the Westminster tradition. Lagassé is currently a member of the Independent Review Panel for Defence Acquisition in the Department of National Defence.

For more on Lagassé, visit: https://experts.carleton.ca/philippe-lagasse-1

Stephen Saideman
Paterson Chair in International Affairs, Norman Paterson School of International Affairs at Carleton University

Email: stephen.saideman@carleton.ca

Saideman’s research interests focus on the causes and consequences of intervention in intra-state conflicts. His current research deals with the role of legislatures in democratic civil-military relations. He teaches courses on contemporary international security, civil-military relations, and United States foreign and defence policy.

For more on Saideman, visit: https://experts.carleton.ca/stephen-saideman

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Earlier this academic year, Carleton University welcomed the Secretariat of the Scarborough Charter on Anti‑Black Racism and Black Inclusion in Canadian Higher Education to campus.

Previously located at The University of Toronto Scarborough, the Secretariat supports a national network of 63 signatory colleges and universities committed to advancing systemic change and strengthening Black inclusion across the post‑secondary sector.

The Secretariat is guided by a Board of Directors, chaired by Carleton President and Vice‑Chancellor Wisdom Tettey, which is composed of distinguished academic and community leaders.

“As an early signatory to the Charter, the University is deeply committed to advancing equity, confronting anti‑Black racism and fostering environments where Black students, faculty and staff can thrive. Hosting the Secretariat strengthens our role in this national movement and reinforces the importance of working collectively across institutions to drive meaningful, lasting change in Canadian higher education.”

Developed through the 2020 National Dialogues and Action for Inclusive Higher Education and Communities and adopted in 2021, the Charter guides coordinated action across four pillars: Black Flourishing; Inclusive Excellence; Mutuality; and Accountability.

“Hosting the Secretariat in Ottawa is both symbolic and strategic,” said John Ariyo, Executive Director of the Scarborough Charter Secretariat.

From its new base at Carleton, the Secretariat will continue to convene national dialogues, support reporting and accountability, mobilize research and strengthen collaboration across the sector. Carleton, along with the University of Ottawa, will host the third Inter-Institutional Forum of the Scarborough Charter on Anti-Black Racism and Black Inclusion in Canadian Higher Education on May 14 and 15, 2026.

The Carleton community is invited to attend the Scarborough Charter Secretariat Open House on April 15, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., to meet the individuals leading this work and learn more about the Secretariat’s activities.

Register for the open house as space is limited.

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LaGuardia Airport’s deadly runway crash between a plane and a firetruck has left many with questions, and Carleton experts are available to comment on the accident and the aftermath.

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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Jeremy Laliberté
Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Carleton University

Email: Jeremy.Laliberte@carleton.ca

Laliberté’s research focuses on certification and airworthiness testing such as materials qualification for aircraft structures and airframe design.  He also studies air traffic control and airspace management.  He is available to comment on how aircraft structures are designed and built to provide protection to passengers and crew during emergencies.  He can discuss the regulations covering required evacuation times – no more than 90 seconds with half of the exits inoperable – regardless of the size of aircraft, and regulations governing the loads seats must withstand, specialized training for flight attendants to handle such emergencies, etc.

For more on Laliberté, visit: https://carleton.ca/mae/people/jeremy-laliberte/

Jurek Sasiadek
Professor, Aerospace Engineering at Carleton University

Email: jureksasiadek@cunet.carleton.ca

Sasiadek’s research interests include: robotics, space robotics, guidance, navigation and control of mobile and flying robots, sensor and data fusion, adaptive control, aircraft and spacecraft control, flexible structure control, and nonlinear control.

He is a Director of the American Automatic Control Council (AACC) and a member of the AIAA Guidance, Navigation and Control Technical Committee (since 1989). He is also an Associate Editor and International Advisor of the AIAA Journal of Guidance, Dynamics and Control. He was a Program Chair (1992) in Phoenix, Arizona and General Chair (2002) in Montreal, Quebec, of the AIAA Guidance, Navigation and Control Conference. He was also a member of the ACC (American Control Conference) Program Committee.

For more on Sasiadek, visit: https://experts.carleton.ca/jurek-sasiadek

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