Justice John Gomery is delivering the first report on the government’s $250-million advertising program to the House of Commons tomorrow, November 1, 2005, 10 a.m. EST.
Gomery is also preparing a second report with recommendations to prevent similar scandals that will be released February 1, 2006. Prime Minister Paul Martin has promised to call an election with 30 days of that report.
Following is a list of UBC experts available to comment on the impact of Gomery’s findings.
(Broadcasters: Experts are available for live interviews at UBC Public Affairs’ television and radio studios).
Analysis of Gomery Report details
- Gerald Baier, Assistant Professor, Political Science
Tel:
604.827.5560 | E-mail: baier@politics.ubc.ca
Public opinion and Liberal election chances in Canada and B.C.
- Fred Cutler, Assistant Professor, Political Science (available Oct. 31 – Nov. 2)
Tel: 604.224.4488 | E-mail: cutler@politics.ubc.ca
- Richard Johnston, Department Head, Political Science (available starting Nov. 2)
Tel: 604.822.5456 | E-mail: rjohnston@politics.ubc.ca
Scope of scandal, impact on the next federal election, Quebec sovereignty, ethics in government
- Allan Tupper, Assoc. Vice President, Government Relations, and Professor, Political Science
Tel:
604.822.9711 | E-mail: allan.tupper@ubc.ca
Business economics and government
- James Brander, Professor, Sauder School of Business
Tel:
604.822.8483 | E-mail: james.brander@sauder.ubc.ca
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