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Why a minority government is a win for Canadians
October 6, 2015

Why a minority government is a win for Canadians

As our political parties vie for a majority government in next week’s election, UBC political science professor Max Cameron argues that minority and coalition governments can actually better represent the interests of Canadians.

LATEST NEWS

 

Don’t sweat it: Are exercise pills in our future?

Could an “exercise pill” really replace going to the gym? Ismail Laher says it’s unrealistic to expect that there will be a pill that replaces exercising anytime soon.
   

Bad bosses inspire employees to sabotage customers

When faced with rude customers, people in the service sector sometimes exact revenge, but they’re much more likely to do so if their boss mistreats them as well, according to a new study.

Are election polls trustworthy?

Richard Johnston, Canada Research Chair in public opinion, elections, and representation in UBC’s department of political science, explains why the polling industry is in crisis.

OPINIONS

 

Comparing climate policies

UBC political science professor Kathryn Harrison compares the four national parties’ election platforms and says the Greens offer the clearest program to fight climate change.

ATHLETICS

 

T-Birds and Vikes set to clash in CIS top-10 showdown

A clash of titans is in the cards for this weekend, the No. 5-ranked UBC Thunderbirds women's soccer team will take on the No. 9-ranked Victoria Vikes.

EVENTS

 

NY Portuguese Short Film Festival Debuts at MOA

Join us for a weekend of Portuguese art, film, and culture.

VIDEO

 

Planted forests shape our natural landscape

Canadians plant half a billion trees each year. Prof. Sally Aitken helps choose seedlings for our planted forests to shape our future natural landscape.
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