Carleton University is officially closed for the Civic Holiday on Monday, Aug. 3 and will reopen on Tuesday, Aug. 4. Some facilities continue to operate throughout the long weekend, with reduced hours in some cases.

Note facility closures or reduced hours of operation below.

Dining Services

Tim Hortons Athletics, Bridgehead Nicol, Starbucks Nideyinàn, Rodney’s Kitchen Food Truck and Riverbank Social will be closed from Aug. 1 to 3 and will reopen on Aug. 4.

Teraanga Commons Dining Hall and Quick Eats will remain open throughout the long weekend under normal hours of operation.

More information about Dining Services can be found here. 

MacOdrum Library

The library will be closed from Aug. 1 to 3. There will be no chat service during this time.

More information about the library can be found here. 

Athletics

On Aug. 3, 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 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 

More information about Carleton Athletics can be found here. 

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U.S. President Donald Trump is escalating his trade war against Canada, imposing 50-per-cent tariffs on a range of goods to allegedly hit back at Ottawa for retaliating against his previous tariffs, and Carleton experts are available to discuss 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.

For other experts, please visit the Carleton Experts Database: https://experts.carleton.ca/.

Ian Lee
Professor, Sprott School of Business at Carleton University

Email: IanLee@Cunet.Carleton.Ca

Lee has co-authored a new book that is soon to be published called Canada in a Trumpian world.

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

Dane Rowlands
Professor, The Norman Paterson School of International Affairs at Carleton University

Email: Dane.Rowlands@carleton.ca

Rowlands is available to discuss the rationale for the tariffs.

Rowlands’ primary research interests are in international debt, multilateral financial institutions, official development assistance and the international aspects of economic development. He also conducts research on international migration, peacekeeping, conflict and development. He teaches courses in international finance and conflict economics.

For more on Rowlands, visit: https://experts.carleton.ca/dane-rowlands

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Carleton University
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Three Carleton University-led research initiatives have been awarded Partnership Grants from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), bringing $7.5 million in federal funding to support collaborative research on cybersecurity, democratic governance and international trade.

The funding marks a record year for Carleton, with the university leading three of the 17 SSHRC Partnership Grants awarded nationally in 2026 — the highest number of grants it has ever received in a single competition.

Together, the projects will connect researchers, policymakers, industry leaders and community organizations across Canada and around the world to address complex societal challenges. The projects will also create new opportunities for student training, knowledge mobilization and public engagement.

SSHRC Partnership Grants support large-scale collaborations between post-secondary institutions and partner organizations to advance research, research training and knowledge mobilization in the social sciences and humanities.

Building Canada’s Cybersecurity Workforce

Carleton researchers Alex Wilner and Leah West will lead the Canadian Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence (3CE), a national network designed to strengthen Canada’s cybersecurity capacity through interdisciplinary education, research and training.

Based at Carleton’s Norman Paterson School of International Affairs (NPSIA), 3CE brings together researchers from four Canadian universities and partners from government, industry and the non-profit sector. The initiative will help train more than 160 graduate students and postdoctoral researchers while providing professional development and experiential learning opportunities across the cybersecurity ecosystem.

The network will focus on six key areas including emerging technologies, critical infrastructure protection, national security, foreign interference, research security, democracy, privacy and human rights. Through applied research projects, cybersecurity exercises, training institutes and knowledge-sharing initiatives, 3CE aims to prepare the next generation of cybersecurity professionals to respond to increasingly complex digital threats.

A key objective of the initiative is to broaden participation in cybersecurity and strengthen communication and collaboration across disciplines, sectors and communities.

Advancing Research on Civil-Military Relations and Democracy

NPSIA researcher Stephen Saideman will lead the Civil-Military Relations Network (CMRN), an international partnership focused on advancing understanding of the relationship between democratic governments and their armed forces.

As democracies around the world face growing political polarization, security challenges and concerns about democratic resilience, the network will bring together scholars, policymakers, military institutions, think tanks and civil society organizations to examine how civilian oversight and military institutions can effectively support democratic governance.

The partnership will explore topics such as institutional and legal frameworks, military personnel, public trust, politicization and democratic erosion. Through collaborative research, professional development programs, internships, exchanges and public engagement initiatives, CMRN will help train a new generation of civil-military experts while deepening public awareness of this vital relationship.

The network also places a strong emphasis on equity, diversity and inclusion, while fostering international collaboration aimed at strengthening democratic institutions in Canada and abroad.

Examining the Future of Trade Governance

Achim Hurrelmann, a researcher in the Department of Political Science and the Institute of European, Russian and Eurasian Studies will lead the Research Network on Trade Politics in North America and Europe (TRADEPOL), an international partnership examining how growing political debates around trade are reshaping governance and decision-making.

As governments increasingly use trade policy to address issues ranging from economic security to sustainability and geopolitical competition, TRADEPOL will examine how businesses, labour organizations, governments and civil society actors navigate a rapidly changing trade environment.

The network will study evolving trade politics across North America and Europe, focusing on changing policy actors, emerging trade agendas and shifting patterns of international cooperation and conflict. A key outcome of the project will be the creation of a new open-access Trade Politics Database, providing researchers and policymakers with a unique resource to analyze trade-related discourse and governance trends over the past two decades.

By connecting universities, government institutions, business associations, trade unions and think tanks, TRADEPOL will generate research and policy insights that support more equitable, inclusive and accountable approaches to trade governance.

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Wildfires continue to burn and move quickly in northern Ontario, creating air quality issues and forcing thousands from their homes. Carleton experts are available to discuss a variety of subjects related to the fires.

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.

For other experts, please visit the Carleton Experts Database: https://experts.carleton.ca/.

Koreen Millard
Professor, Geography and Environmental Studies at Carleton University

Email: koreen_millard@carleton.ca

Millard is available to discuss wildfires in Canada and, more specifically, mapping and monitoring them, and peatland wildfires and the increasing frequency of peatland fires due to climate change and changing precipitation.  This is also related to increased air quality issues as peatlands smoulder for a long time.

Millard’s research sits at a crossroads between geomatics, physical geography and big data science. She focuses on ecosystem monitoring using remotely sensed imagery. By coupling remote sensing with extensive monitoring in the field, her research helps predict the responses of wetlands, northern ecosystems, and other vulnerable areas to change and wildfires.

For more on Millard, visit: https://experts.carleton.ca/koreen-millard

Chris Russill
Professor, School of Journalism and Communication at Carleton University

Email: Chris.Russill@carleton.ca

Russill is available to discuss crisis communications, misinformation, and the AI fabrication nexus of wildfire communication. He can also speak to the way Trump and U.S. politicians speak publicly about the fires to undermine perceptions of Canada in recent years. 

Russill is an academic director at Re.Climate, a centre for climate communication and public engagement at Carleton. His current work focuses on problems of disinformation and denial in their relevance to climate action.

Russill has published a study on climate misinformation that took place during the wildfires of 2023.

For more on Russill, visit: https://experts.carleton.ca/chris-russill

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 large-scale evacuations, wildfires and the spread of smoke from fires. He is available to discuss the methods and techniques to model fires, and how to use advanced tools to help control fires.

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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Carleton University
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Three Carleton University community members have been named to the Order of Canada. These exceptional leaders have been recognized for their leadership and contributions which have positively impacted the lives of numerous Canadians. The newest Carleton community appointees include leaders in international affairs, social justice and human rights, and business and philanthropy. 

Donald Colin Robertson, (MA/78), was named a Member of the Order. A Carleton alum, Robertson graduated with a master’s degree in international affairs from the Faculty of Global and Public Affairs. 

A career diplomat, Robertson is widely recognized for his expertise in Canadian foreign, trade and defence policy as well as public diplomacy. Through his multiple international postings, he developed expertise on Canada-U.S. relations and bilateral trade negotiations. He continues to share his knowledge of international affairs through presentations, podcasts and public commentaries.  

In his final diplomatic assignment, Robertson led a project on Canada-U.S. engagement at Carleton’s Centre for Trade Policy and Law. He is also a Distinguished Senior Fellow at the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs.  

John William Foster, (Instructor), was named a Member of the Order; the honour was announced posthumously. A former instructor in the Institute of Interdisciplinary Studies in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Foster was a long-time advocate of social justice and human rights.  

Through his leadership in NGOs and ecumenical organizations, Foster helped shape government policy and strengthen civil society, with a particular focus on international relations, refugees and HIV/AIDS. A respected coalition builder and community mobilizer, his impact was felt across Canada and beyond.  

Eric E. Baker, (ZENG/54), was named an Officer of the Order. A Carleton alum, Baker received an engineering certificate from the Faculty of Engineering and Design.  

An entrepreneur with an accomplished career in private equity and venture capital, Baker is a respected business leader who has helped build and grow numerous businesses in the emerging technology and communications sectors. A generous philanthropist, he has supported organizations and initiatives spanning a broad range of fields.

About the Order of Canada

Established in 1967 by Queen Elizabeth, the Order of Canada is the pillar of the Canadian honours system. Becoming a member recognizes outstanding contributions at the local or regional level or in a special field of activity. The Order of Canada is one of the country’s highest civilian honours with three levels of appointment: companion, officer and member. 

On June 26, 2026, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Louise Arbour, Governor General of Canada, announced 61 new appointments to the Order of Canada. 

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Canada is just around the corner, and Carleton experts are available to discuss 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.

For other experts, please visit the Carleton Experts Database: https://experts.carleton.ca/.

Dan Arnold
Instructor, Political Management at Carleton University

Email: DanArnold3@cunet.carleton.ca

Arnold is available to discuss public opinion on Canada, and natural extensions of that, such as growing Canadian patriotism.

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

Dominique Marshall
Professor, Department of History at Carleton University

Email: Dominique.Marshall@carleton.ca

Marshall is available to discuss Canadian history, in particular social policies, Quebec, human rights, families, work, and higher education.

Marshall teaches courses on rethinking modern Canadian society and on the impact of science, technology, engineering, and math on Canadian society. She has done significant research on the history of social policy, children’s rights, humanitarian aid, refugees, disability and technology.

She writes about Canadian social policies and poor families and the history of OXFAM in Canada.

For more on Marshall, visit: https://experts.carleton.ca/dominique-marshall

Richard Nimijean
Professor, School of Canadian Studies at Carleton University

Email: richard.nimijean@carleton.ca

Nimijean is available to discuss Canada’s flag, national identity and pride, Canadians abroad/Canadian expats, branding Canada, and Canada’s image in the world.

He has researched, written and taught in the areas of Canadian Studies, Canadian politics and public policy, regional innovation systems, science and technology policy, and scholarly communication.

He co-authored the article, Marketing the Maple Leaf: The Curious Case of National Flag of Canada Day.

Nimijean’s research interests focus on national identity and the branding of Canada, the relationship between Canada’s role as a global actor and the Canadian identity, and the politics of the brand state. His current research and writing projects include cross-border perspectives on Canada–U.S. relations and global issues from a Canadian perspective.

For more on Nimijean, visit: https://carleton.ca/canadianstudies/people/nimijean-richard/

Christopher Worswick
Professor, Department of Economics at Carleton University

Email: christopher.worswick@carleton.ca

Worswick is available to discuss the Canadian economy broadly. He has written on the future of the Canadian automotive industry in the Globe and Mail and was recently interviewed on the subject by CBC. He is available to provide an economic assessment of trade policies etc.

For more on Worswick, visit: https://experts.carleton.ca/christopher-worswick

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Carleton University
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Carleton University is officially closed on July 1 for Canada Day. Some facilities continue to operate throughout the holiday, with reduced hours in some cases.  

Dining Services  

On June 30, there will be a temporary change to summer operational hours for Starbucks Nideyinàn, which will be open 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and Bridgehead Nicol, which will be open from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Both locations will be closed on July 1 and return to normal operations on July 2. 

Teraanga Commons Dining Hall will be open on July 1; all other dining locations will be closed. 

More information about Dining Services can be found here.  

MacOdrum Library  

The library will be closed on July 1; there will be no chat service. It will reopen on July 2. 

More information about the library can be found here.  

Athletics  

All Carleton Athletics facilities will be closed on July 1. Normal operational hours will resume on July 2.   

More information about Carleton Athletics can be found here.  

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The G7 summit in France began today, and Carleton experts are available to discuss 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.

For other experts, please visit the Carleton Experts Database: https://experts.carleton.ca/.

Fen Hampson
Professor, Norman Paterson School of International Affairs at Carleton University

Email: FenHampson@cunet.carleton.ca

Hampson is co-chair of the Expert Group on Canada-United States relations.  His research interests include Canadian foreign policy, internet governance, international organization, international negotiation, conflict resolution and analysis. He is a frequent commentator and contributor in the national and international media.

For more on Hampson, visit: https://experts.carleton.ca/fen-hampson

Ian Lee
Professor, Sprott School of Business at Carleton University

Email: IanLee@Cunet.Carleton.Ca

Lee is available to discuss the economic outlook in light of the agreement between Iran and the United States

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

Dane Rowlands
Professor, The Norman Paterson School of International Affairs at Carleton University

Email: Dane.Rowlands@carleton.ca

Rowlands’ primary research interests are in international debt, multilateral financial institutions, official development assistance and the international aspects of economic development. He also conducts research on international migration, peacekeeping, conflict and development. He teaches courses in international finance and conflict economics.

For more on Rowlands, visit: https://experts.carleton.ca/dane-rowlands

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

Media Contact
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Media Relations Officer
Carleton University
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The Canadian government has introduced a new digital safety bill that would ban social ⁠media for children under 16, with exemptions for platforms that meet certain safety standards. A Carleton expert is available to discuss related topics.

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

For other experts, please visit the Carleton Experts Database: https://experts.carleton.ca/.

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

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Media Relations Officer
Carleton University
613-265-6613
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From June 8 to 12, Carleton University celebrates Spring Convocation as more than 6900 graduates cross the stage to receive their degrees. Among them are students whose exceptional academic achievements have earned some of the university’s highest honours. Each year, Carleton awards prestigious medals to recognize exceptional dedication, leadership and the commitment of Ravens who have excelled in their studies. The 2026 Spring Convocation top medal recipients are listed below.

Governor General’s Medal

Awarded annually to a student standing at the head of the graduating class at the graduate and undergraduate levels.

• Karran Dhillon, Bachelor of Engineering, Computer Systems
• William Fraser, Doctor of Philosophy, Electrical and Computer Engineering 
• Aline Ingelson-Filpula, Doctor of Philosophy, Biology
• Charlotte Noxon, Bachelor of Mathematics (Honours), Computational and Applied Mathematics and Statistics
• Jackson Silver, Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours), Stream in Computer Game Development

University Medal for Outstanding Graduate Work

Awarded, when merited, for outstanding graduate work at the doctoral level.

• Madeleine Sheppard-Perkins, Doctor of Philosophy, Health Sciences 
• Chelsie Smith, Doctor of Philosophy, Management

Awarded, when merited, for outstanding graduate work at the master’s level.

• David Hardy, Master of Applied Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering
• Alison Schultz, Master of Arts, Anthropology 

Chancellor’s Medal

Awarded annually in the name of the Chancellor of the university to graduating students of outstanding academic achievement.

• Alicia Allen, Bachelor of Engineering, Environmental
• Matteo Montgomery, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Neuroscience and Mental Health           
• Christine Sadler, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Neuroscience and Mental Health
• Marco Toito, Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours), Stream in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

President’s Medal

Awarded annually in the name of the President of the university to the student with the highest standing in a 15-credit program of study.

• Zachary Waines, Bachelor of Economics
• Nour Salama, Bachelor of Science, Biology

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