Prof. Stewart Prest discusses the frustrations of young voters
Professor Stewart Prest says Canada’s youth is ready for a change in government because of grievances with the system due to rising house prices, expensive education and their standard of living.
Prof. Stewart Prest discusses the current status of the B.C. election
Professor Stewart Prest explains that while incumbent parties typically have an advantage at the polls, the BC NDP are facing frustrations among younger voters who feel overlooked by the system in the aftermath of COVID, inflation and high interest rates.
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.
Get to know UBC Political Science Professor Terri Givens
The Department welcomed Dr. Terri Givens to UBC this summer as a Professor. In this Q&A we spoke to Dr. Givens about her research, new courses and teaching style.
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.