Prof. Maxwell Cameron leads new report on the democratic crisis in the Andean region
Prof. Maxwell Cameron examines threats to democracy in the Andean region and offers key reforms to protect electoral integrity.
How the Political Science Student Learning Fund supports transformative student experiences
From fieldwork in Colombia to human rights advocacy in Washington, DC, the fund supports students with experiential learning opportunities.
Call for Applications: Graduate Teaching Assistants for 2025W
GTAs will be hired for either one of two semesters, depending on their availability, areas of interest, and the courses in need of GTA support.
PhD alum Pascale Massot wins best book award from International Studies Association
Pascale won for her book China’s Vulnerability Paradox: How the World’s Largest Consumer Transformed Global Commodity Markets.
Why B.C.’s carbon tax worked: Insights from Prof. Kathryn Harrison
Prof. Kathryn Harrison explains how B.C.’s carbon tax curbed emissions—even if the numbers don’t tell the full story.
Prof. Max Cameron on civic culture, public discourse, and practical wisdom
Prof. Max Cameron explores the importance of civic culture, empathy, and practical wisdom in fostering healthy public discourse and democracy.
Politicization in canadian government agencies: New research by Prof. Carey Doberstein
New research by Prof. Carey Doberstein reveals that Canadian government agencies, especially enforcement-focused ones.
Trump’s policies galvanize Canadian voters, boosting Trudeau’s liberals, said Prof. Terri Givens
Prof. Terri Givens says the U.S. has always influenced Canadian politics, but Trump’s focus on Canada has amplified that impact.
Call for Applications: 2025W Undergraduate Teaching Assistants
Applications are now being accepted for the 2025/26 academic year for up to 25 Undergraduate Teaching Assistant (UTA) appointments. UTAs may provide support for first- and second-year courses in the Department of Political Science. Undergraduate Teaching Assistants engage in a range of tasks, depending on the course to which they are assigned. Duties may include […]
PhD student Simon Beaudoin explores global governance of biodiversity in new book
The book presents the pillars of global governance of biodiversity, surveying its history and lessons we can learn for the future.