# McGill Slips as Toronto Holds Top Spot | Montreal News

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Podcast: [Montreal News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/montreal-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7589889)
Published: 2026-09-08T16:14:57+00:00
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McGill’s global ranking has slipped for the first time in recent memory, dropping to 53rd in Taiwan’s rankings and continuing a downward trend in Shanghai’s list—signaling slower research growth compared to peers. Meanwhile, Canadian rivals like UBC, Alberta, and Montreal are climbing, while Toronto remains unchallenged at 4 overall, solidifying its status as Canada’s academic titan. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/04fbc1a2848f9b76

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