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Department members bring back Vote Compass for Ontario election

September 27, 2011

Vote Compass, an online voter engagement application run by faculty and graduate students from the Department of Political Science, has returned for the Ontario provincial election. Wildly popular during the Canadian federal election campaign earlier this year, it logged nearly 2 million respondents. A new Vote Compass application has since been developed for the Ontario […]

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Professor Lawrence LeDuc explores voter turnout and voter behaviour

September 15, 2011

“Excuse me,” said the young woman sitting at the next table. “I’ve been listening to your conversation and I think politicians rely on students not voting.” The young woman was fourth-year political science student Semra Sevi. The conversation she politely interrupted was a discussion with Professor Lawrence LeDuc of political science about voter turnout for […]

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Professors Louis Pauly and Alan Brudner named to Royal Society

September 15, 2011

We are delighted to announce that Professors Louis Pauly and Alan Brudner have been named to the Royal Society of Canada. Professor Pauly is a senior colleague in the Department of Political Science specializing in international relations and international and comparative political economy. Professor Brudner is a senior colleague in the Department of Political Science, […]

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PhD student Paul Thomas awarded prestigious Vanier scholarship

August 9, 2011

Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced the winners Aug. 3. The scholars were chosen from 26 universities. Vanier scholars receive $50,000 annually for up to three years, and each is selected based on his or her demonstrated leadership skills and high standard of scholarly achievement in the social sciences, humanities, natural sciences, engineering or health sciences. […]

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The massacres in Norway and their relation to Multiculturalism, examined by Professor Randall Hansen

August 5, 2011

The Norway massacres have unleashed a predictable torrent of media commentary on immigration, multiculturalism, and Islam. That commentary has two characteristics. First, everyone is absolutely convinced that they have understood the complex reasons behind this tragedy. Second, the cold-blooded murder of 76 innocent people has not changed a single mind on the left or the […]

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Michael Ignatieff to teach course in Canadian politics

July 12, 2011

Former Liberal leader Michael Ignatieff will be teaching POL 382H1 S – Topics in Canadian Politics (Renewing Canadian Democracy) in the Department of Political Science in the winter 2012 term. The course is scheduled to be offered on Wednesday 10:00 -12:00 noon in the George Ignatieff Theatre. Course Description: Is Canadian democracy working? Who is […]

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The Department of Political Science will be offering one intensive half course in 2011-2012

July 12, 2011

POL 498H1 (F)/2801H1 (F) –The Rudderless State: Political Crisis and Civil Wars in Sudan Instructor: Professor Taisir Ali, Director, Peacebuilding Centre for the Horn of Africa (PCHA), Asmara, Eritrea Course details

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Professor Stephen Clarkson invested into the Order of Canada

July 10, 2011

On Friday, May 27th, Professor Stephen Clarkson became a Member of the Order of Canada. The award, bestowed by the Governor General, was created in 1967 to recognize individuals for their outstanding achievements, dedication to their community and service to Canada.

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Professor Randall Hansen discusses immigration policy in Britain in the Economist

June 10, 2011

Just a few more notes from last week’s conference at the Dallas Fed, this time from France and Britain. One of the interesting aspects of immigration in France is that it highlights the tension between integration and anti-discrimination. Like other countries, France has at times been in the business of soliciting immigrants, but not just […]

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Student Victor Platt writes about digital warfare for The Mark

May 31, 2011

Cyber-terrorism and cyber-espionage have become significant threats to the way we live. Tracing the progress of integration between modern society and the internet, we see that Canadian and international security interests are increasingly linked to cyberspace. Indeed, a new suite of threats to national and international security has presented itself to policy-makers. The recent global […]

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