Business, Law and Society

UBC experts on Hong Kong protests, mass shootings, SNC-Lavalin

The federal ethics commissioner says Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau contravened a section of the Conflict of Interest Act by pressuring former Attorney General Jody Wilson-Raybould to halt criminal prosecution of SNC-Lavalin.

Aug 15, 2019

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UBC experts on ethics commissioner’s report on SNC-Lavalin

Federal Ethics Commissioner Mario Dion said today that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau contravened a section of the Conflict of Interest Act by pressuring former Attorney General Jody Wilson-Raybould to halt criminal prosecution of SNC-Lavalin. UBC experts are available to comment.

Aug 14, 2019

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Amateur investors fail to diversify and are better off choosing stocks at random

Whether they’re aiming to avoid high financial management fees, control their own investments, or enjoy the thrill of playing the market, more consumers are opening investment accounts and making their own stock picks.

Aug 14, 2019

UBC experts on Vancouver Pride

UBC experts on Vancouver Pride

As Vancouver’s Pride Week celebration gets underway, UBC experts are available to comment on LGBTQ2S+ issues.

Aug 1, 2019

The property train: how a new subway line in Shanghai boosted home prices

The property train: how a new subway line in Shanghai boosted home prices

Major rapid transit projects can cost billions of dollars to build, but a new study from a researcher at UBC’s Sauder School of Business has found they can also increase nearby home prices in the world’s fast-growing urban areas.

Jul 22, 2019

UBC experts on International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia

UBC experts on International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia

The International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia takes place Friday, May 17, 2019. UBC experts are available to comment.

May 16, 2019

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UBC experts available for comment on money laundering inquiry

The provincial government has announced it will be conducting a public inquiry into money laundering in B.C.

May 15, 2019

UBC experts on 4/20 cannabis events

UBC experts on 4/20 cannabis events

Annual 4/20 cannabis events take place this Saturday—the first such events since cannabis was legalized in Canada. The following experts are available to comment on a variety of related topics, […]

Apr 18, 2019

UBC experts on World Health Day

UBC experts on World Health Day

World Health Day is on Sunday, April 7. This year’s theme focuses on universal health coverage. UBC experts are available to comment.

Apr 5, 2019

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UBC experts on federal budget

UBC experts will be available to comment on various aspects of Tuesday’s federal budget.

Mar 15, 2019

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UBC experts on B.C. budget 

The B.C. NDP government is unveiling its second provincial budget this afternoon. UBC experts are available for comment.

Feb 19, 2019

Long-term Canadian expatriates may vote, Supreme Court rules

Long-term Canadian expatriates may vote, Supreme Court rules

The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled that Canadians who have lived outside the country longer than five years must be allowed to vote in federal elections. UBC experts are available to comment.

Jan 11, 2019

UBC experts on B.C. electoral reform referendum results

UBC experts on B.C. electoral reform referendum results

British Columbians have voted not to change their electoral system. UBC experts are available to comment.

Dec 20, 2018

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UBC experts on 2019 business trends

As 2018 comes to a close, UBC experts are available to comment on various topics related to business trends in the new year.

Dec 20, 2018

Adding more women’s and unisex washrooms can boost business’s bottom line

Adding more women’s and unisex washrooms can boost business’s bottom line

According to a new study from the UBC Sauder School of Business, increasing the size of women’s washrooms and adding unisex washroom options can contribute to increased gender equity, customer satisfaction and sales volume in business facilities.

Dec 20, 2018

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UBC experts on the holiday season

The holidays are just around the corner. UBC experts are available to comment on topics related to the season.

Dec 13, 2018

UBC experts on B.C. climate plan

UBC experts on B.C. climate plan

The B.C. government is set to unveil a new climate plan today.

Dec 5, 2018

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UBC economist proposes solution to Vancouver’s affordability crisis

New research from UBC Sauder School of Business Associate Professor Thomas Davidoff could help combat Vancouver’s housing affordability problem. In new research published in the Canadian Tax Journal, Davidoff outlines how a new model for calculating property tax could help renters.

Dec 5, 2018

New banknote featuring Viola Desmond goes into circulation at UBC

A new $10 bill featuring Canadian civil rights icon Viola Desmond goes into circulation Monday with a celebration at the Peter A. Allard School of Law.

Nov 19, 2018

UBC expert to host Reddit AMA on B.C.’s electoral reform referendum

A UBC expert in electoral systems will take to the online forum Reddit on Friday to answer voters’ questions regarding B.C’s referendum on electoral reform.

Nov 15, 2018