UBC Experts
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UBC experts on war in Iran and Middle East
UBC experts are available to comment on the war in Iran and the Middle East.
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UBC experts on B.C.’s final Daylight Saving Time
On March 8, 2026, most of B.C. will observe Daylight Saving Time change for the last time, ending twice-yearly clock changes. UBC experts are available to comment.
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UBC experts on AI safety and regulation
Representatives for OpenAI, the company that runs ChatGPT, have been summoned to Ottawa.
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UBC experts on 2026 B.C. budget
The B.C. government is set to table its 2026 budget on Tuesday. UBC experts are available to comment.
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UBC experts on U.S. military action in Venezuela
Following a U.S. military operation that removed Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro from the country, attention now turns to what happens next—for Venezuela, the region and international relations.
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UBC experts on floods
Heavy rain and swelling rivers have triggered flood watches and evacuation alerts across the Fraser Valley. UBC experts are available to comment on flooding risk and extreme weather impacts.
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UBC experts on Alberta’s pipeline deal with federal government
UBC experts are available to comment on the memorandum of understanding between Alberta and the federal government.
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UBC experts on Canada losing its measles elimination status
Canada has officially lost its measles elimination status after 27 years. UBC experts are available to comment.
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UBC experts on 2025 federal budget
The Carney government is to present its first budget on Tuesday. UBC experts are available to comment on related topics.