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

Faculty of Arts News

CBC Manitoba: Manitoba has few options to ‘Trump-proof’ its economy in next 30 days, experts say

February 5, 2025 — 
Looking to global markets a long-term option, but '30 days is not a whole lot of time': U of M economist

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Students lounging on "the beach" in front of Redpath Museum. Valeria Lau | McGill University (April 2018)

Students News

A University of Manitoba student and graduate named finalists for the McCall MacBain Scholarships

February 5, 2025 — 
Recognized for their leadership potential, University of Manitoba student Elora Cromarty (BA'25) and graduate Rachel Cluett (BA'24) are finalists for the McCall MacBain Scholarships at McGill. The two finalists will travel to Montreal to attend final interviews in March, with travel expenses covered by the scholarship program.

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An Amazon warehouse in Montreal's Lachine borough, on Wednesday January 22, 2025. Photo by John Mahoney/Postmedia

Faculty of Arts News

CBC Montreal: Amazon warehouse closures in Quebec have led to thousands of layoffs

February 3, 2025 — 
Layoffs so far totalling over 4,500, including delivery service partners

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Basketball takes over parking lot E on the Bannatyne campus during the summer.

Faculty of Arts News

CBC Manitoba: Winnipeg school community hopes the key to kids’ independence and confidence is child’s play

February 3, 2025 — 
'We've lost some really essential element in our childhoods'

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The White House

Faculty of Arts News

CityTV: What Trump’s crackdown on DEI means for marginalized groups

January 30, 2025 — 
What Trump’s crackdown on DEI means for marginalized groups

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Arthur Schafer

Faculty of Arts News

CBC Manitoba: Surgeon accused of sexual harassment banned from working at Grace Hospital

January 30, 2025 — 
Dr. David Ames had previously been disciplined for professional misconduct with patient

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Grain truck loads a bin

Faculty of Arts News

CBC Manitoba: Anxious Canadian farmers brace for U.S. tariffs

January 29, 2025 — 
Anxious Canadian farmers brace for U.S. tariffs

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CCWOC’s Winter 2025 Writer-In-Residence, Sonja Boon. Credit: R. Blenkinsopp

Faculty of Arts News

CBC Manitoba: Meet the University of Manitoba’s new Writer-in-Residence

January 24, 2025 — 
Meet the University of Manitoba's new Writer-in-Residence

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An Amazon warehouse in Montreal's Lachine borough, on Wednesday January 22, 2025. Photo by John Mahoney/Postmedia

Faculty of Arts News

Financial Post: Amazon closures a ‘slap in the face’ to Quebec workers, union says

January 23, 2025 — 
Amazon closures a ‘slap in the face’ to Quebec workers, union says

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Headshots of Bob Rae and Lloyd Axworthy side by side.

Faculty of Arts News

Venerable Canadians visit Winnipeg for the 40th anniversary of the J.W. Dafoe Political Studies Students’ Conference

January 23, 2025 — 
2025 marks the 40th anniversary of one of the Faculty of Arts’ premier student led events – the J.W. Dafoe Political Studies Students’ Conference (PSSC).

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