UBC experts available to comment on NAFTA negotiations
UBC experts are available to comment on a variety of topics related to NAFTA negotiations that begin Aug. 16, 2017.
B.C. government seeks intervenor status against Trans Mountain pipeline expansion
UBC experts are available to comment on this morning’s announcement by the NDP government regarding the proposed Trans Mountain pipeline expansion.
UBC experts available to comment on air quality, heat and wildfires
UBC forestry and health experts are available to discuss forest fires in B.C., and health risks associated with wildfires and heat throughout the summer.
UBC experts on Canada interest rate hike
The Bank of Canada increased the key interest rate for the first time in seven years today. UBC experts are available to comment:
What rising interest rates could mean for the housing market
The Bank of Canada is expected to hike the key interest rate Wednesday for the first time in nearly seven years.
Big Brother in your car may make you a better driver
UBC Sauder School of Business professor Charles Weinberg recently examined how effective UBI policies were in changing consumers’ driving habits.
UBC experts on Canada Day
As Canadians get ready to don their best red and white and wave their Maple leaf flags for Canada’s 150th birthday, UBC experts are available to comment on all things Canada.
Why everyone loses at the workplace blame game
A new UBC Sauder School of Business study finds the demoralizing effects of what researchers call “swift blame” not only hurts employees, but also the bottom line.
UBC experts on return of B.C. legislature
The British Columbia legislature reconvenes Thursday with a confidence vote expected following Premier Christy Clark’s throne speech.
UBC experts on B.C. government future
B.C. NDP Leader John Horgan and B.C. Green Party Leader Andrew Weaver announced Monday they will work together to form the next provincial government.
Following in the footsteps of their Métis ancestors
Nearly 150 years after their ancestors fought against Canada’s first federal government, two students graduating from the Peter A. Allard School of Law this week are carrying on their families’ tradition of advancing Indigenous rights.
Believing a cocktail contains an energy drink makes you feel more drunk
New research suggests that simply telling a young man that an energy drink has been added to his alcoholic beverage can make him feel more intoxicated, daring and sexually self-confident.
How the B.C. election platforms stack up on minimum wage
How do the parties fare when it comes to arguments about the minimum wage? UBC Sauder professor Mark Thompson examines their political platforms.
UBC experts on French election
France goes to the polls Sunday for the second and final round of the presidential election. UBC experts are available to comment.
How the B.C. election platforms stack up on international trade
How do the B.C. Liberals, NDP and Green Party fare when it comes to policies on international trade? UBC Sauder Professor John Ries examines the political platforms ahead of the B.C. election.
How the B.C. election platforms stack up on road tolls
How do the three major political parties fare when it comes to road tolling? UBC Sauder Associate Professor Werner Antweiler examines the political platforms ahead of the B.C. election.
How the B.C. election platforms stack up on housing affordability
As the B.C. election draws near, the UBC Sauder School of Business is taking a closer look at the promises the B.C. Liberal Party, the B.C. NDP and Green Party are making to voters through their political platforms.
Report says Site C business case is ‘weak,’ calls for project to be suspended
A new report looking at the economic impact of Site C led by UBC researchers is calling for the B.C. government to hit pause on the project.
UBC expert on SCC discrimination in employment case
Canada’s highest court is set to hear today a potentially precedent setting human rights case involving a complaint of alleged discrimination in the workforce.
How birthplace and education influence marriage choices in China
Many people choose their spouse based on shared values and interests. But in China, another important, relatively unknown factor plays a role: hukou, and it may be contributing to growing socioeconomic disparity in the country’s largest city, according to a new UBC study.