Public opinion, parties, and elections

Dr. Kathryn Harrison mentions how the political discourse around the carbon tax is misleading Canadians

Dr. Kathryn Harrison mentions how the political discourse around the carbon tax is misleading Canadians

Dr. Kathryn Harrison clarifies misconceptions about Canada’s carbon tax, emphasizing its role in reducing emissions and aiding low-income households.

Prof. Kai Ostwald comments on the Israel-Hamas conflict and its impact on regional tensions at the upcoming ASEAN summit

Prof. Kai Ostwald comments on the Israel-Hamas conflict and its impact on regional tensions at the upcoming ASEAN summit

Dr. Kai Ostwald noted that Malaysia will address the Israel-Hamas conflict at the ASEAN Summit, emphasizing regional tensions.

Prof. Sheryl Lightfoot talks about how BC’s intentional approach is reshaping Indigenous rights

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.

A podcast with Prof. Yves Tiberghien on the state of the US-China relationship: ‘Shaking the Global Order’

A podcast with Prof. Yves Tiberghien on the state of the US-China relationship: ‘Shaking the Global Order’

Prof. Yves Tiberghien features on the latest episode of the “Shaking the Global Order” podcast to talk about the state of Sino-American relations.

Prof. Yves Tiberghien featured on The Adversity Quotient podcast to discuss the “Five Things to Know About Indo-Pacific Politics”
Prof. emeritus Philip Resnick explores how the British Columbia election is being haunted by the ghosts of 1952

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. Stewart Prest on the consequences of BC United suspending its campaign

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

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.

Prof. Stewart Prest says broad economic issues won’t drive B.C. vote choices

Prof. Stewart Prest says broad economic issues won’t drive B.C. vote choices

Professsor Stewart Prest explains that “barring some kind of deficit or debt crisis for the province” voters will focus on issues of affordability and health spending in the election.

Prof. Stewart Prest on B.C.’s upcoming election

Prof. Stewart Prest on B.C.’s upcoming election

Professor Stewart Prest says the election will be “a referendum on B.C. NDP performance on these files where there’s a lot of frustration.”