Dr. Stewart Prest discusses the balance between jabs and substance in political discourse
Dr. Stewart Prest noted that while trading jabs can energize audiences in political debates, it often distracts from substantive policy discussions.
Debate insights: Dr. Stewart Prest analyzes Sonia Furstenau’s performance at the recent leaders’ debate
Dr. Stewart Prest highlighted Sonia Furstenau’s strong debate performance but warned it may not lead to votes under the first-past-the-post system.
A new political landscape: Insights from Dr. Stewart Prest on BC’s 2024 election
In the lead-up to the 2024 BC provincial election, Dr. Stewart Prest examines how new ridings and boundary changes could reshape voter behavior.
Prof. Sheryl Lightfoot talks about how BC’s intentional approach is reshaping Indigenous rights
Prof. Dr. Sheryl Lightfoot says BC’s approach to Indigenous rights is transforming governance and fostering a democratic relationship with First Nations in the Walrus.
Prof. emeritus Philip Resnick explores how the British Columbia election is being haunted by the ghosts of 1952
As British Columbia prepares for an election on Oct. 19, the province is facing a seemingly unfamiliar situation.
Prof. Antje Ellermann and PhD student Dhriti Mehta compare immigration policies in Canada and the US
Canada and the U.S. are both liberal democracies with high levels of immigration. However, their immigration policies are starkly different.
Lessons from the frontline: Prof. Yves Tiberghien writes about the burgeoning security and economic race in the Indo-Pacific
What can Canada learn from its democratic partners in East Asia and South Asia that are facing an increasingly competitive and securitized environment?
Prof. Stewart Prest on the consequences of BC United suspending its campaign
Professor Stewart Prest says that the suspension of BC United’s campaign puts many of the party’s MLAs in a difficult situation as they “have to build their own team from scratch” with only seven weeks until the election.
Prof. Gerald Baier and Prof. Stewart Prest on BC United’s collapse
Professor Gerald Baier explains that the forcing Rustad out of BC United contributed more to the party’s collapse than its rebrand. Professor Stewart Prest says the BC NDP will now focus on issues such as affordability, housing and health care.
“University wasn’t just a dream anymore” – Honours student Kamil Kanji
Honours student and former Vice President, Academic and University Affairs at the AMS Kamil Kanji discusses his passion for advocacy and leadership and his dreams of becoming a Supreme Court Judge in Alumni UBC’s new Q&A.