Look out for “subsidies for fossil fuels with green strings attached to them” in spring budget, says Prof. Kathryn Harrison
Prof. Kathryn Harrison was quoted in a National Observer article about potential clean energy investments in the 2023 Canadian spring budget, noting that despite climate change science, “the U.S. and Canadian governments continue to approve new fossil fuel infrastructure.”
Prof. Kathryn Harrison comments on the consequences of BC’s record fossil fuel export revenues
“I think at minimum we need to be making economic plans, with a longer-term view,” said Prof. Harrison about BC’s provincial energy and climate plans, “that are anticipating what could happen to the international markets for our fossil fuel exports.”
In light of King Charles’ coronation, Prof. Emeritus Philip Resnick asks: should Canada retain a British monarch as our official head of state?
“Were Canada to go the republican route, we would need to do so through a long constitutional process. The Canadian constitution states that there must be unanimity of the provinces for changing the head of state. In addition, treaties between First Nations and the Crown would have to be carried forward into a Canadian republic.”
Prof. Max Cameron says conflict of interest complaint against Coun. Rob Stutt “may have merit”
“At minimum, Stutt should have disclosed that his son and daughter worked for the RCMP and also possibly recused himself,” said Prof. Cameron. “While it may not amount to a conflict of interest, it could create the appearance of a conflict of interest, which is also important.”
Prof. Yves Tiberghien, Prof. Heidi Tworek and MA Candidate Panthea Pourmalek call global data governance “fragmented and inadequate”
“Many economic frameworks and partnerships try to address small slices of the issue. But only very few people and companies, or even governments, can keep up with that many agreements and efforts… Ultimately, it is citizens who lose out — in their privacy, their human rights and their share of any potential benefits.”
Celebrating Professor Barbara Arneil’s appointment to the Royal Society of Canada
We are delighted to celebrate Professor Barbara Arneil’s appointment to the Royal Society of Canada. Professor Barbara Arneil is a world-renowned scholar of identity politics, feminist theory, and the history of political thought. Her research has forged innovative and enduring insights into the political consequences of imperialism, colonialism, and liberalism.
Op-Ed: Prof. Kathryn Harrison writes that LNG Canada is “bullying provincial and federal governments”
“LNG Canada’s project cleared federal and provincial environmental assessments in 2015. However, both levels of government still have options to ensure that this project only proceeds if it’s consistent with climate goals,” write Prof. Kathryn Harrison and colleague Karen Tam Wu.
Registrations open for the first pan-Canadian Model European Union
The Delegation of the European Union to Canada has announced the launch of the first pan-Canadian Model European Union simulation that will take place in Ottawa from 5-7 May 2023. Students can email Professor Kurt Huebner to apply to attend.
Canada gained “first-mover advantage” in Japan trade deal, says Prof. Yves Tiberghien
Prof. Yves Tiberghien was asked to comment on Japanese Prime Minister Kishida’s recent visit to Canada to discuss economic partnerships, clean energy, and the invasion of Ukraine.
Prof. Yves Tiberghien comments on Canada’s new roadmap for engaging with Japan and South Korea
Professor Yves Tiberghien said recent leadership changes in Japan, South Korea, and China require Canadian stakeholders to pay close attention – especially because the changes coincide with significant social discontent in all three countries.