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05-05-25 | AISLF, Sociology

The trivialization of debt

Canadian household debt has risen sharply in recent decades. In this visual post, Professor Jean François Bissonnette recounts how the 2012 Quebec student strike led him to take an interest in the phenomenon of debt. He explains the growth of private debt and how it has become commonplace. He examines debt as a power relationship and an economic, social and political phenomenon. He emphasizes that money is a deeply ambivalent institution. An interview conducted by Jurivision in collaboration with CIRCEM as part of the XXIIᵉ AISLF Congress.

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04-29-25 | AISLF, Sociology

The challenges of digital technology

Digital technology is increasingly present in our societies. In this visual post, Professor Olivier Servais explains the rise of digital over the last few decades and the major transformations that have resulted. He highlights a number of technological challenges, including the energy question and digital dependency. He discusses the impact of digital technology on our relationship with information, and affirms the importance of education and the development of critical and reflexive skills for democracy. An interview conducted by Jurivision in collaboration with CIRCEM as part of the XXIIᵉ AISLF Congress.

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04-24-25 | Public Law, Public Service

The decision-making process in the Government of Canada

Behind the decisions of elected officials, a discreet yet essential public service safeguards the stability of the state. Explore the inner workings of Cabinet and the challenges faced by political leaders under constant time pressure. Former Clerk of the Privy Council Michael Wernick offers a unique perspective on one of the key mechanisms of Canada’s democratic system.

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04-10-25 | International Trade

Understanding the Trade War: The Age of Destruction

Phil Rourke, Executive Director of the Centre for Trade Policy and Law of Carleton University, argues that we must rethink how we respond to the Trump administration’s upheaval of the global economic order, as our “usual playbook”, based on logic and strategy, is not going to work.

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