Is the Ford ruling undemocratic?
November 27, 2012
Article by Wendy Gillis, Toronto Star The ruling has created an “unusual situation,” admits Stephen Clarkson, a University of Toronto political science professor. But far from undercutting democracy, Hackland’s decision speaks to its health, he says; in a democracy, the idea that no one is above the law is a “no brainer.” He points to […]
Remembering Tom Delworth, distinguished diplomat, academic leader, and Political Science lecturer
November 19, 2012
Diplomat Thomas Delworth had brilliant government career, dies at 83 Article by Andrew Cohen, The Globe & Mail In the summer of 2011, two former diplomats wrote a pointed commentary for The Globe and Mail. Unlike most submissions from this quarter, theirs was about art. They were protesting against the removal of a pair of […]
China’s new leader Xi Jinping calls for ‘better life’ for the country
November 19, 2012
By Bill Schiller, Toronto Star …[Xi’s] charm is a clear departure from his predecessor Hu Jintao, who was always expressionless and wooden. But political reform is likely to remain a difficult issue, just as it was for Hu. “No one really knows,” whether Xi will bring a reformist agenda to his leadership, says Lynette Ong, […]
Lynnette Ong joins The Morning Show, Global, to shed light on China's political transition
November 12, 2012
Congratulations to Matthew Gordner, 2012-13 Trudeau Foundation Scholar
November 6, 2012
The Pierre Elliot Trudeau Foundation was established in 2001 as a living memorial to the former Prime Minister by his family, friends and colleagues. Through this scholarship, the Foundation supports highly gifted individuals who are actively engaged in their fields and are expected to become leading national and international figures. While travelling, researching, and living […]
Congratulations to Ella Street, 2012-13 Connaught International Scholarship Recipient
November 6, 2012
The primary purpose of the Connaught International Scholarships for Doctoral Students is to assist graduate units in recruiting and supporting outstanding international scholars to the University of Toronto’s graduate programs. Ms Street graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor’s in Political Science from Colorado College, where she received multiple awards and honours, including the Edith […]
The polarization of Canadian politics
November 6, 2012
Article by Kurt Kleiner, U of T News Canadian politics is becoming more polarized as people with right-wing attitudes cluster in the Conservative party, and left-wingers seek out the New Democratic Party, says the University of Toronto’s Chris Cochrane. This polarization is likely to spell trouble for the Liberals, and possibly trouble for Canada as […]
International companies set up in Zhengzhou: City and province trying to end perception as ‘providers of human resources’
November 6, 2012
Article by David Powell, Go China … The district has been a construction jobs boon and a generous source of income for the city coffers, given that “land sales are a major portion of local revenue”, says Lynette Ong, a political economist and associate professor at the University of Toronto, Canada. Still, developing a massive […]
Foreign Policy Should Count in the 2012 U.S. Presidential Elections
November 6, 2012
Article by Semra Sevi, Political Science Undergraduate Student, University of Toronto The 2012 American presidential election seems to be focused on the United States economy. But, historically, this has not always been the case. In the 2004 and 2008 presidential elections, national security played a crucial role. Obama entered office as a wartime president, inheriting […]
U.S. election: Janice Gross Stein and Mark Kingwell: CBC's Carol Off to moderate Democracy in the Year of Election
November 5, 2012
On the eve of the U.S. election, two of Canada’s most admired and provocative thinkers discuss the state of democracy and the choice American voters face – are they choosing between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney or between two equally tarnished visions of the city on the hill? PEN Canada hosts as CBC Radio’s Carol […]