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Prof. Terri Givens comments on why some NDP voters flipped to Conservatives in the election

In Global News, Prof. Givens says that many 'frustrated' union workers who previously voted NDP are looking for a change.

Prof. Emeritus Richard Johnston elected to American Academy of Arts & Sciences

The Academy is one of the United States’ oldest learned societies and recognizes excellence and leadership across disciplines.

Op-ed: Prof. Terri Givens on the impact of strategic voting in Canada

The Liberals benefited from strategic voting, but it was the NDP that appeared to lose the most from this strategy.

Achievements

Prof. Emeritus Richard Johnston elected to American Academy of Arts & Sciences

Prof. Andrew Owen appointed as Associate Dean Academic in the Faculty of Arts

PhD student Kim Beaulieu awarded Fox International Fellowship for 2025-26

In the Media

Prof. Terri Givens comments on why some NDP voters flipped to Conservatives in the election

Op-ed: Prof. Terri Givens on the impact of strategic voting in Canada

Immigration policy has fallen among voters’ concerns, Prof. Antje Ellermann noted in NYT

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