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Anger steamrolled reason in BC’s bitter election showdown, Prof. Stewart Prest writes in National Observer

Anger steamrolled reason in BC’s bitter election showdown, Prof. Stewart Prest writes in National Observer

British Columbia stands on a political knife edge, with last week’s election ending in a virtual tie. Should the current seat count hold, the Greens will once again wield the balance of power.

Navigating the 2024 B.C. election recounts: Expert insights from Dr. Stewart Prest

Navigating the 2024 B.C. election recounts: Expert insights from Dr. Stewart Prest

Dr. Stewart Prest discusses the 2024 B.C. election recount and the impact of 49,000 ballots that need to be tallied on the final results.

How Americans in Canada could influence the 2024 U.S. Election, featuring insights from UBC’s Prof. Emeritus Richard Johnston

How Americans in Canada could influence the 2024 U.S. Election, featuring insights from UBC’s Prof. Emeritus Richard Johnston

Prof. Emeritus Richard Johnston explores how American expats in Canada might influence the 2024 U.S. presidential election

High voter engagement in B.C.: Dr. Stewart Prest explains the advance voting trend

High voter engagement in B.C.: Dr. Stewart Prest explains the advance voting trend

Dr. Stewart Prest attributes the increase in advance voting in B.C. to a desire for convenience and a more engaged electorate.

Dr. Kathryn Harrison highlights key climate differences among B.C. parties

Dr. Kathryn Harrison highlights key climate differences among B.C. parties

Dr. Kathryn Harrison explores the key differences in climate action proposals among B.C.’s Conservatives, NDP, and Greens ahead of the election.

New Student-Directed Seminar for 2024W Term 2 — Political Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence

New Student-Directed Seminar for 2024W Term 2 — Political Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence

Explore how AI reshapes justice, autonomy, and democracy while tackling governance challenges posed by intelligent agents.

Dr. Stewart Prest on the BC Conservatives’ strategy: Connecting local politics to Trudeau

Dr. Stewart Prest on the BC Conservatives’ strategy: Connecting local politics to Trudeau

Dr. Stewart Prest examines how the BC Conservatives link local issues to the federal Liberal agenda to engage voters ahead of the election.

B.C. Conservatives shift rhetoric: Insights from Prof. Emeritus Richard Johnston ahead of election

B.C. Conservatives shift rhetoric: Insights from Prof. Emeritus Richard Johnston ahead of election

Prof. Emeritus Richard Johnston analyzes the B.C. Conservatives’ softened rhetoric ahead of Saturday’s election and its potential impact.

Dr. Stewart Prest explores the key differences in B.C.’s political party platforms

Dr. Stewart Prest explores the key differences in B.C.’s political party platforms

Dr. Stewart Prest offers insights on the platforms of B.C.’s political parties in the crucial final week of the provincial election.

Dr. Kathryn Harrison analyzes B.C. political parties’ climate plans ahead of the election

Dr. Kathryn Harrison analyzes B.C. political parties’ climate plans ahead of the election

Dr. Kathryn Harrison analyzes B.C. political parties’ climate plans as the election approaches, highlighting their implications for voters.