Public policy

Katelynn Kowalchuk co-authored new book chapter on multiculturalism in the UK

Katelynn Kowalchuk co-authored new book chapter on multiculturalism in the UK

Katelynn Kowalchuk co-authored a chapter exploring the continuity of multiculturalism in the UK from 2010 to 2024, despite political shifts and Brexit.

Democracy in crisis: Prof. Maxwell Cameron on political turmoil across the Americas

Democracy in crisis: Prof. Maxwell Cameron on political turmoil across the Americas

Prof. Maxwell Cameron highlights the growing political crises in the Americas, driven by corruption and electoral denialism.

Dr. Stewart Prest spoke about Canada’s reliance on U.S. trade and B.C. Premier David Eby’s approach to tariffs.

Dr. Stewart Prest spoke about Canada’s reliance on U.S. trade and B.C. Premier David Eby’s approach to tariffs.

Dr. Stewart Prest stresses the importance of a clear and comprehensive provincial strategy in response to U.S. tariff threats.

Associate faculty Prof. Wendy Wong won the 2024 Balsillie Prize for public policy for “We, The Data: Human Rights in the Digital Age”

Associate faculty Prof. Wendy Wong won the 2024 Balsillie Prize for public policy for “We, The Data: Human Rights in the Digital Age”

Associate Faculty Prof. Wendy Wong won the 2024 Balsillie Prize for her book “We, The Data”, exploring data collection’s impact on human rights.

High voter engagement in B.C.: Dr. Stewart Prest explains the advance voting trend

High voter engagement in B.C.: Dr. Stewart Prest explains the advance voting trend

Dr. Stewart Prest attributes the increase in advance voting in B.C. to a desire for convenience and a more engaged electorate.

Dr. Stewart Prest on the BC Conservatives’ strategy: Connecting local politics to Trudeau

Dr. Stewart Prest on the BC Conservatives’ strategy: Connecting local politics to Trudeau

Dr. Stewart Prest examines how the BC Conservatives link local issues to the federal Liberal agenda to engage voters ahead of the election.

B.C. Conservatives shift rhetoric: Insights from Prof. Emeritus Richard Johnston ahead of election

B.C. Conservatives shift rhetoric: Insights from Prof. Emeritus Richard Johnston ahead of election

Prof. Emeritus Richard Johnston analyzes the B.C. Conservatives’ softened rhetoric ahead of Saturday’s election and its potential impact.

Dr. Stewart Prest explores the key differences in B.C.’s political party platforms

Dr. Stewart Prest explores the key differences in B.C.’s political party platforms

Dr. Stewart Prest offers insights on the platforms of B.C.’s political parties in the crucial final week of the provincial election.

Dr. Stewart Prest discusses the impact of external influences in BC elections

Dr. Stewart Prest discusses the impact of external influences in BC elections

Dr. Stewart Prest stresses the need for transparency in BC’s elections, highlighting the importance of knowing campaign funders and participants.

Get to know UBC Political Science Professor Irene Bloemraad

Get to know UBC Political Science Professor Irene Bloemraad

UBC Political Science welcomed Dr. Irene Bloemraad to UBC this summer as a Professor. We spoke to Dr. Bloemraad about her research.