Adoption of effective climate policies has proved politically challenging: Prof. Kathryn Harrison writes
Professor Kathryn Harrison writes on how Canadians have been slow to trust climate policies like carbon pricing, vehicle mandates, and clean energy regulations will work. Her modest proposal: “Let’s stop asking the optimism question and instead focus on what we, as citizens, are going to do about climate change.”
Prof. Kathryn Harrison comments on the changes to the Conservative party’s climate change solutions
“[The Conservatives] are adopting policies that speak on behalf of their core voters, about a third of Canadians who oppose carbon pricing,” said Dr Kathryn Harrison. According to her, conservatives’ aversion is really about the carbon price: “It’s about protecting the status quo and the fossil fuel industry.”
Silencing backbenchers was O’Toole’s downfall, Professor Emeritus Richard Johnston says
“[Erin O’Toole] was bleeding support,” said Johnston. “This is the most brutal ousting and the most sudden, ever.”
Meet the SPPGA Directors – an interview with Professor Gerald Baier
In an interview with SPPGA, UBC Political Science Professor Baier shares what drives his research, CSDI’s major initiatives, and how students can connect with this work.
Prof. Maxwell Cameron: Don’t ignore democracy’s flaws
We need to ask “What ails democracy?” and work on reversing the erosion of governance before we can promote democracy globally, writes Prof. Maxwell Cameron
Could Canada hold the U.S. liable for billions in B.C. flood damage? Prof. Michael Byers comments
“Pressure should be directed to have the Canadian government and the U.S. government step in here and make a reference to the International Joint Commission, so we can actually get some national involvement and transboundary collaboration,” Byers said.
Prof. Maxwell Cameron: Canada’s Year of Action on Democracy
This is Canada’s moment to finally make good on long-standing promises to make democracy assistance a central priority. And for parliament–and indeed all of us–to ensure that they do.
Cracks in tails of RCAF Cyclone helicopters raise ‘serious concerns,’ says Prof. Michael Byers
“Each of these helicopters costs more than $150 million, and the oldest helicopter in the fleet is only five years old,” Byers said “So the fact that there is this problem does raise some very serious concerns as to the quality of the helicopters, the safety of the helicopters.”
UBC Political Science seeking Summer 2022 Sessional Instructors
The Department of Political Science is accepting applications forSummer Session 2022 teaching.
Prof. Kathryn Harrison explains how we need international collaboration on both fossil fuel consumption and production
Each country is held responsible for greenhouse gas emissions according to the Paris Agreement. “Because 75 per cent of emissions result from burning fossil fuels, an obvious solution is to adopt policies like carbon taxes and zero-emission vehicle mandates that constrain fossil fuel consumption,” said Dr. Kathryn Harrison