Prof. Alan Jacobs releases new book: Integrated Inferences
Alan Jacob’s new book, Integrated Inferences, develops a framework for using causal models and Bayesian updating for qualitative and mixed-methods research.
Prof. Stewart Prest on Premier Eby’s “selectively aggressive” first year in office
Professor Stewart Prest says David Eby has become “more comfortable in the office” during his first year as Premier, adopting a “selectively aggressive” governing style in two key areas: a new police force in Surrey and housing.
Prof. Kathryn Harrison discusses whether B.C. would benefit from the federal carbon tax exemption
Professor Kathryn Harrison discusses the possibility of a federal carbon tax exemption in B.C. A carbon tax is a policy tool aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions by placing a price on carbon emissions from the combustion of fossil fuels.
Alberta’s ethics commissioner suspending investigations into provincial politicians during elections is puzzling, says Prof. Max Cameron
“It looks like the premier has got herself into trouble around conflict of interest and the solution is, well, we’re not going to have conflict of interest investigations during an election,” Cameron said.
How does Canada’s carbon tax work in practice? Prof. Kathryn Harrison explains in CBC News
A homeowner with a big house, heated with fossil fuels, who drives a gas-powered vehicle will pay more money than they get back, said Prof. Harrison, creating an incentive for people to lower their carbon footprint.
Prof. Kai Ostwald edits special issue of the Canadian Foreign Policy Journal
Professor Kai Ostwald and colleagues discuss the Canada-Southeast Asia relationship under Canada’s new Indo-Pacific Strategy in a special issue of the Canadian Foreign Policy Journal. The publication is the most comprehensive work on the Canada-SE Asia relationship in well over a decade.
Prof. Gerald Baier on the NDP’s government status advantage in the 2024 B.C. election
Professor Gerald Baier explains that the NDP can use their government status over the next year to remind voters of projects and ensure that they are judged on specific accomplishments.
New working paper edited by Prof. Matthew Wright examines how public opinion shapes immigration policy
Prof. Matthew Wright and colleagues discuss public opinion surrounding immigrants and immigration in immigrant-receiving countries, why these opinions exist, and how they shape policy.
Prof. Paul Quirk on the mistakes of Ron DeSantis’ campaign
Prof. Paul Quirk explains that DeSantis’ decision to become Trump’s first serious challenger for the Republican Presidential nomination may cost him the race.
