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Poilievre’s LNG Canada promise: Dr. Stewart Prest calls it ‘wildly misleading,’ despite prior approval

Poilievre’s LNG Canada promise: Dr. Stewart Prest calls it ‘wildly misleading,’ despite prior approval

Dr. Stewart Prest warns Poilievre’s LNG Canada promise creates a misleading narrative, calling it ‘concerning’ when politicians mislead.

Dr. Stewart Prest weighs in as BC MLAs face backlash for using official resources to support Aaron Gunn

Dr. Stewart Prest weighs in as BC MLAs face backlash for using official resources to support Aaron Gunn

MLAs are under fire for using official resources to back Aaron Gunn. Dr. Stewart Prest warns it undermines trust and crosses ethical lines.

Dr. Sally Sharif: Rebel regimes and property rights in post-revolutionary governance

Dr. Sally Sharif: Rebel regimes and property rights in post-revolutionary governance

Dr. Sally Sharif examines how victorious rebel regimes use property rights to consolidate power, featuring Ethiopia and Afghanistan.

Prof. Maxwell Cameron leads new report on the democratic crisis in the Andean region

Prof. Maxwell Cameron leads new report on the democratic crisis in the Andean region

Prof. Maxwell Cameron examines threats to democracy in the Andean region and offers key reforms to protect electoral integrity.

Why B.C.’s carbon tax worked: Insights from Prof. Kathryn Harrison

Why B.C.’s carbon tax worked: Insights from Prof. Kathryn Harrison

Prof. Kathryn Harrison explains how B.C.’s carbon tax curbed emissions—even if the numbers don’t tell the full story.

Prof. Max Cameron on civic culture, public discourse, and practical wisdom

Prof. Max Cameron on civic culture, public discourse, and practical wisdom

Prof. Max Cameron explores the importance of civic culture, empathy, and practical wisdom in fostering healthy public discourse and democracy.

Politicization in canadian government agencies: New research by Prof. Carey Doberstein

Politicization in canadian government agencies: New research by Prof. Carey Doberstein

New research by Prof. Carey Doberstein reveals that Canadian government agencies, especially enforcement-focused ones.

Trump’s policies galvanize Canadian voters, boosting Trudeau’s liberals, said Prof. Terri Givens

Trump’s policies galvanize Canadian voters, boosting Trudeau’s liberals, said Prof. Terri Givens

Prof. Terri Givens says the U.S. has always influenced Canadian politics, but Trump’s focus on Canada has amplified that impact.

Beyond the divide: Dr. Matthew Wright on American attitudes toward immigration in the 2024 election

Beyond the divide: Dr. Matthew Wright on American attitudes toward immigration in the 2024 election

Dr. Matthew Wright’s research shows American views on immigration are more nuanced than political rhetoric suggests.

Dr. Stewart Prest: Trump’s tariff uncertainty can’t be trusted

Dr. Stewart Prest: Trump’s tariff uncertainty can’t be trusted

Dr. Stewart Prest on Trump’s tariff threats: “Anything from this administration is likely to be contradicted soon.”