Get to know UBC Political Science Assistant Professor Calla Hummel
The Department of Political Science welcomed Dr. Hummel as an assistant professor this summer. We spoke to Dr. Hummel about their research and what students can look forward to in their courses.
Prof. Stewart Prest says the recent resignations from ABC indicate a discord
Professor Stewart Prest says the resignations of the chair of the park board and the chair of the school board in the space of a year are “a clear indication that there is a deep discord” in the ABC party.
Prof. Stewart Prest on the resignation of the Vancouver School Board chair from ABC
Professor Stewart Prest says the resignation of Trustee Victoria Jung from the ABC party indicates a “lack of organization” on the party’s part with the ability to maintain a cohesive direction crucial to the success of any majority on city council.
Prof. Stewart Prest discusses recent polls of the B.C. Election
Professor Stewart Prest says a recent poll shows a genuine two-horse race between the BC NDP and BC Conservatives. “Where the NDP seem to be coasting toward victory at the start of the year, they now have a genuine fight on their hands.”
Prof. Maxwell Cameron discusses Canada’s approach to the Venezuelan election
Professor Maxwell Cameron says Canada is taking a cautious approach to the political situation in Venezuela after the United States backed Maduro’s opponent.
Prof. Maxwell Cameron and PhD Student Paolo Sosa-Villagarcia publish a new report entitled “Crisis políticas en los países andinos”
Professor Maxwell Cameron and PhD Student Paolo Sosa-Villagarcia co-authored a report for the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance, an intergovernmental organization that supports democracy worldwide. The report addresses democratic crises in the Andean region.
Prof. Stewart Prest on the Vancouver City Council suspending its integrity commissioner
Professor Stewart Prest says the ABC majority may be looking to sideline the integrity commissioner due to uncomfortable questions being asked about the inner workings of the ABC caucus but by doing so have created a bigger problem.
Prof. Stewart Prest on Vancouver council’s decision to suspend the integrity commissioner’s work
Professor Stewart Prest says the decision to suspend the integrity commissioner’s work will have a detrimental effect on holding public officials accountable and maintaining public trust.
Prof. Stewart Prest on veteran Richmond BC United MLA defecting to BC Conservatives
Professor Stewart Prest explains this defection highlights how effective the BC Conservatives have been in distinguishing themselves as a “big-tent, right-of-centre option for politicians in the province.”
Prof. Paul Quirk on the Republican response to VP Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign
Professor Paul Quirk explains that the closed-door GOP meeting was called in response to statements about Vice President Kamala Harris by Republican house members that were becoming too personal.