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.”
Professor Alan Jacobs comments on how identity and values contribute to following COVID-19 restrictions
“My guess is that this is the kind of thing that will be cited by people who are not complying with restrictions, but most of whom perhaps would not have followed the restrictions,” Jacobs said.
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
Prof. Paul Quirk commented on Biden’s role in the 2024 presidential election
Biden’s age has always been a cause for concern. UBC political science professor Dr. Paul Quirk says if Biden’s “senior moments” don’t become noticeably more frequent or more alarming over the next two years, he will probably run for a second term. “If the economy is in a strong recovery and the pandemic is behind us, he should have excellent prospects in the election, and there won’t be a strong argument that any alternative nominee would be more electable,” he added.
Watch: Navigating the Age of Disruption: Where is Japan Going After the Election?
In this event hosted by the SPPGA and moderated by UBC Political Science Professor Yves Tiberghien, panelists discuss the result of the Oct 31, 2021 election of the House of Commons in Japan.
Prof. Carey Doberstein wins Policy & Society 2020 Best Paper Award
Doberstein’s co-authored article, “Understanding inclusion in collaborative governance: a mixed methods approach,” proposes a conceptual model to shape the empirical analysis of what contributes to inclusion in collaborative processes
Prof Paul Quirk says Donald Trump could attempt to overturn the results of the 2024 election if he runs again
“If nothing else, [Trump] can use his candidacy to undermine the various prosecutions that he may be facing,” Professor Quirk said. “If his Plan A is to win 271 votes in the Electoral College, his Plan B may be to win at least one vote of a juror in any criminal trial.”
Broadcaster Jody Vance says she feels relief after suspect arrested following years of online harassment
Postdoctoral Researcher Chris Tenove said journalists routinely face three types of harassment: unwanted attention from obsessive fans aspiring to form a relationship, partisan or politically motivated insults, and blowback from the general toxicity present on social media platforms.
Professor Emeritus Richard Johnston discussed criticism of proportional representation in The Tyee
Proportional representation produces “more diffuse coalitions and more opportunity for avoiding responsibility,” said Professor Emeritus Richard Johnston. “Advocates of PR […] don’t spend so much time on the question of who shall govern, what kinds of interests those governments incorporated in their deliberation, and to what extent are they called to account?”