Prof. Antje Ellermann talks new book evaluating immigration policy choices
The Comparative Politics of Immigration explains why democratic governments adopt the immigration policies they do. Through an in-depth study of immigration politics in Germany, Canada, Switzerland, and the United States, UBC Political Science Professor Antje Ellermann examines the development of immigration policy from the postwar era to the present.
Prof. Gerald Baier comments on the use of federal powers after the Supreme Court’s recent decision on the federal carbon tax
Prof. Gerald Baier believes that the SCC’s recent decision strengthens the federal government’s hand in some jurisdictional disputes with the provinces.
Offset credits won’t reduce carbon emissions, Prof. Kathryn Harrison writes in the CBC
Introducing carbon offsets to existing regulation will cause overall emissions to increase, Prof. Kathryn Harrison writes in an opinion piece for CBC.
Prof. Michael Byers comments on the viability of various arguments expected from Meng Wanzhou’s defence team
UBC Political Science Professor Michael Byers comments on the viability of various arguments that Meng Wanzhou’s defence team is expected to put forward.
Prof. Barbara Arneil speaks about the origins of colonies and statistics in CPSA presidential address
In her presidential address for CPSA, Professor Barbara Arneil examine the origins of two key concepts in modern political thought: colonies and statistics.
“The U.S. will be back”: Prof. Yves Tiberghien on the new outlook for Canada in Asia
Professor Yves Tiberghien comments on the new outlook for Canada in Asia with the return of a key ally, the United States.
Time to “bite the bullet” over interprovincial travel, Prof. Gerald Baier says to the Vancouver Sun
Professor Gerald Baier says that Premier Horgan should already know interprovincial travel restrictions are possible, particularly with a majority.