Faculty

Prof. Emeritus Philip Resnick explores the 2024 B.C. election: A tale of two divided British Columbias

Prof. Emeritus Philip Resnick explores the 2024 B.C. election: A tale of two divided British Columbias

Prof. Emeritus Philip Resnick highlights the ideological divide between the NDP and Conservatives, with the Green Party holding the balance of power.

‘Blue wave’ reshapes B.C. politics as Prof. Emeritus Richard Johnston comments on flipped ridings

‘Blue wave’ reshapes B.C. politics as Prof. Emeritus Richard Johnston comments on flipped ridings

Political science Prof. Emeritus Richard Johnston analyzes the factors behind the flipped ridings and shifting political trends.

Anger steamrolled reason in BC’s bitter election showdown, Prof. Stewart Prest writes in National Observer

Anger steamrolled reason in BC’s bitter election showdown, Prof. Stewart Prest writes in National Observer

British Columbia stands on a political knife edge, with last week’s election ending in a virtual tie. Should the current seat count hold, the Greens will once again wield the balance of power.

Navigating the 2024 B.C. election recounts: Expert insights from Dr. Stewart Prest

Navigating the 2024 B.C. election recounts: Expert insights from Dr. Stewart Prest

Dr. Stewart Prest discusses the 2024 B.C. election recount and the impact of 49,000 ballots that need to be tallied on the final results.

How Americans in Canada could influence the 2024 U.S. Election, featuring insights from UBC’s Prof. Emeritus Richard Johnston

How Americans in Canada could influence the 2024 U.S. Election, featuring insights from UBC’s Prof. Emeritus Richard Johnston

Prof. Emeritus Richard Johnston explores how American expats in Canada might influence the 2024 U.S. presidential election

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. Kathryn Harrison highlights key climate differences among B.C. parties

Dr. Kathryn Harrison highlights key climate differences among B.C. parties

Dr. Kathryn Harrison explores the key differences in climate action proposals among B.C.’s Conservatives, NDP, and Greens ahead of the election.

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.