Professor Peter Loewen and PhD Candidate Paul Thomas discuss the Fair Representation Act in The Ottawa Citizen
November 28, 2011
Fair Isn’t Always Equal By Paul Thomas, Michael MacKenzie and Peter Loewen, The Ottawa Citizen When introducing the government’s new Fair Representation Act recently, Minister of Democratic Reform Tim Uppal declared that it “moves every single province towards the principle of representation by population.” In introducing the Liberal party’s response Friday, Stéphane Dion has prioritized […]
Syrian government, Hezbollah websites hosted in Canada, U.S., says Citizen Lab
November 18, 2011
Author: Jennifer Lanthier U of T’s Ron Diebert, head of Citizen Lab, discusses websites hosted in Canada that represent groups sanctioned by the federal government. (Photo by Jon Horvatin) The University of Toronto’s Citizen Lab has found Canadian web servers are hosting websites connected to the Syrian government – including the website for Addounia TV, […]
Iran and Its Nuclear Aspirations: A Q&A With Political Scientist Aurel Braun
November 16, 2011
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad stated recently that Iran won’t retreat “one iota” from its nuclear program. A UN watchdog report has detailed suspected arms-related advances, which Ahmadinejad strongly criticizes, saying the organization is discrediting itself by siding with “absurd” US accusations. Writer Anjum Nayyar spoke to Professor Aurel Braun, a political scientist with expertise on the […]
Janice Stein reappointed as director of Munk School
November 15, 2011
The Munk School of Global Affairs is celebrating the news that University Professor Janice Gross Stein, Belzberg Professor of Conflict Management and Negotiation, has been reappointed to lead the Munk School for a two-year term beginning July 1, 2012. The Agenda Committee of Academic Board approved the appointment at its Nov. 9 meeting. “Given the […]
Professor David Rayside speaks about some of the challenges lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) youth face.
November 4, 2011
When Jamie Hubley, a 15 year old from Ottawa, committed suicide on Oct. 14, attention was turned again to bullying among young people. Jamie was openly gay. Taunting from others about his sexuality played a major role in his suicide. Professor David Rayside spoke with us about the challenges lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) […]
Professor Wendy Wong to receive one of five undergraduate teaching awards
November 4, 2011
Professor Wendy Wong has been nominated and selected to receive one of five undergraduate teaching awards presented by the University of Toronto Students’ Union and the Association of Part-time Undergraduate Students. Each year undergraduate students have an opportunity to nominate instructors whom they feel have demonstrated teaching excellence. Five undergraduate instructors at the University of […]
Professor Stephen Clarkson discusses Canadian political clout in Washington D.C.
November 4, 2011
Professor Stephen Clarkson wants to know why Canada and Mexico have so little political clout in Washington, D.C., relative to the economic and labour contributions they make to their common neighbour. The University of Toronto political scientist is the author, with Matto Rattenberger, of Dependent America: How Canada and Mexico Construct Power. The book launched […]
Professor Jeff Kopstein profiled in the Varsity
November 4, 2011
Dr. Jeffrey Kopstein, one of the professors behind POL101, feels like he’s on display when he lectures in Convocation Hall. “It’s kind of like being in a Roman colosseum, but good thing students are better behaved than the audience in ancient Rome!” jokes Kopstein, as he sits cross-legged in his office at the Centre for […]
PSAA Event Assesses Ontario Election
October 20, 2011
For the second year in a row, the Political Science Alumni Association (PSAA) put a spotlight on a recent election, providing a treat for political junkies. This fall’s Ontario election was under the microscope at an event held soon afterwards, on October 20th. Four panellists were recuited on short notice to assess what voters had […]
Professor Joseph Wong describes an innovative approach to research in healthcare delivery
October 12, 2011
Political science professor Joe Wong, director of the Asian Institute at the Munk School of Global Affairs, describes an innovative approach to research in healthcare delivery that may help hundreds of millions of people living in the world’s poorest countries to lead more humane lives. Watch Professor Wong