Harris picks Walz
U.S. Presidential hopeful Kamala Harris has chosen Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate.
Matt Lebo
Professor, Political Science
Areas of expertise: American domestic politics, the presidency and presidential elections, congressional elections, political parties in Congress.
Rana Reider
The Canadia Olympic Committee has revoked accreditation for the coach of sprinter Andre De Grasse.
Laura Misener
Director and Professor, Kinesiology
Areas of expertise: Safe sport practices, social impact of sport and events, Paralympics, sport governance, global sport leadership, management of the Olympics.
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Potential rail strike
Talks are expected to resume Wednesday ahead of the deadline for a rail strike that could have significant impacts on supply chains.
Fraser Johnson
Professor, Ivey Business School; Leenders Supply Chain Management Association Chair
Areas of expertise: Impact of a rail strike on supply chains, supply chains and food prices, international trade.
COVID-19 cases
According to recent data COVID-19 cases are on the rise this summer.
Dr. Nitin Mohan
Assistant Professor, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Master of Public Health and Global Health Systems
Areas of expertise: COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses, COVID summer surge, COVID fatigue and long COVID, public health epidemiology, public health policy.
Global stock markets
Global stock markets dropped three per cent on Monday amid fears of a U.S. recession.
Stephen Foerster
Professor, Finance, Ivey Business School
Areas of expertise: Financial institutions, stock markets, behavioural finance, initial public offerings, portfolio management.
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