Prof. Stewart Prest on B.C. United’s lagging donations
Professor Stewart Prest suggests that BC United donations are being decreased by the recent movement of candidates from the party to BC Conservatives.
Prof. Gerald Baier explains why NDP ministers are not seeking re-election
Professor Gerald Baier says it’s natural for a party to have turnover. It is likely the NDP will look for well-known candidates in these ridings to avoid challenge from opposition parties.
Alum Charlotte Hook discusses her research examining the risk of uncontrolled reentries of space debris
Charlotte’s recent research publication, “Uncontrolled reentries of space objects and aviation safety”, explores how uncontrolled reentries of space debris is imposing a physical risk and economic cost to the aviation industry.
Prof. Gerald Baier says Christy Clark would be an “interesting candidate” to replace Trudeau
Professor Baier says “somebody like Clark makes an interesting candidate because she has a track record – she can point to several years of successful governing in British Columbia.”
Op-ed: Prof Stewart Prest explains why young voters are backing populist parties
Professor Stewart Prest says young voters worldwide are turning against incumbents, looking for more radical and populist alternatives because they believe the social contract has failed them
B.C.’s beef about equalization mostly about electioneering, says Prof. Gerald Baier
Prof. Gerald Baier told Today in BC that B.C. Premier David Eby’s recent complaints about lack of federal funding are a part of his election campaign.
Is Trudeau going to step down? Prof. Stewart Prest discusses the Liberals’ loss in Toronto-St. Paul’s riding
Prof. Stewart Prest discussed the Liberal Party’s unexpected loss in a stronghold they had maintained for over thirty years on CKNW’s Mornings with Simi.
Congratulations to the 2025 B.C. Legislative Interns!
We are pleased to announce four students from our graduating class were selected to participate in the upcoming B.C. Legislative Intern program. Congratulations to Henry, Anabella, Priscilla and Alexandra!
Op-ed: Prof. Stewart Prest says “the federal government must divulge which MPs conspired with foreign powers”
Professor Stewart Prest says “the federal government must divulge which MPs conspired with foreign powers” to avoid undermining the trust democracy rests upon.
Prof. Gerald Baier and Prof. Stewart Prest on the deferral of provincial issues to the federal government
Professor Gerald Baier and Professor Stewart Prest said it’s common for provincial politicians to defer some responsibility onto the federal government, especially close to an election.