Business, Law and Society

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Q&A: How racism holds Black women back from leadership positions

Black women are woefully underrepresented in leadership positions in North American businesses. A new study from the UBC Sauder School of Business finds that stereotypes about Black women put them at a serious disadvantage in the workplace.

Jan 24, 2022

UBC experts on Black Excellence Day

The B.C. government has proclaimed Black Excellence Day for the first time in the province. UBC experts are available to comment.

Jan 14, 2022

Canada’s Food Price Report 2022 projects record high food prices next year

Food prices in Canada are projected to rise between five to seven per cent in 2022, according to the recently released 12th edition of Canada’s Food Price Report.

Dec 14, 2021

‘Inclusion should trump exclusion,’ new book reminds 2SLGBTQ+ students the law is on their side

Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, gender-diverse and queer students: the law is on your side when it comes to expressing your identity in school.

Dec 7, 2021

UBC experts on flooding impacts and recovery

UBC experts are available to comment on flooding and extreme weather in B.C.

Nov 30, 2021

Laneway homes can decrease neighbouring property values in affluent areas: UBC study

Having a laneway house next door can significantly decrease the value of your Vancouver home, depending on where you live, according to a new UBC Sauder School of Business study.

Nov 18, 2021

UBC experts on flooding and extreme weather

UBC experts are available to comment on flooding and extreme weather in B.C.

Nov 17, 2021

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UBC experts on the new federal cabinet

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will unveil his new cabinet on Tuesday. UBC experts are available to comment.

Oct 25, 2021

UBC climate experts and COP26 delegates

The 26th Conference of the Parties (COP26) climate change conference is taking place from October 31 to November 12. UBC conference delegates as well as UBC climate, environment and sustainability experts are available to comment.

Oct 21, 2021

UBC experts on the U.S. reopening its border to Canadian travellers

The U.S. border will reopen to fully vaccinated Canadian travellers on Nov. 8. UBC experts are available to comment.

Oct 15, 2021

UBC experts on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

UBC experts are available to comment on various topics related to the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

Sep 28, 2021

UBC experts on 2021 Canadian federal election

UBC experts are available to comment on various election issues.

Sep 21, 2021

How to make the transition back to the office easier on your pandemic pet

After more than a year of working and schooling from home, many offices and schools are re-opening as the COVID-19 vaccine uptake rises.

Sep 14, 2021

Discussion paper looks at the legal and human rights framework for mass graves

The Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre (IRSHDC) at UBC has released a new discussion paper exploring considerations for addressing missing children, unmarked burials and mass graves at residential schools.

Jun 28, 2021

B.C.’s spending on K-12 education drastically increased over the last 50 years

British Columbia’s K-12 public education operating spending is now 250 per cent of what it was in 1970, according to a new UBC study.

Jun 21, 2021

UBC experts on Victoria’s cancellation of Canada Day celebrations

British Columbia’s capital city has cancelled its Canada Day celebrations this year in light of the recent discovery of the remains of 215 children at the former Kamloops Indian Residential […]

Jun 11, 2021

UBC experts on COVID-19

UBC experts are available to comment on the provincial government’s plans for the gradual easing of COVID-19-related restrictions in B.C. at a 1 p.m. news conference today.

May 25, 2021

UBC experts on Greyhound shutdown

UBC experts are available to comment on Greyhound Canada’s decision to permanently shut down all bus service in Canada.

May 13, 2021

UBC experts on B.C. paid sick leave legislation

UBC experts are available to comment on the new paid sick leave legislation introduced in British Columbia.

May 11, 2021

UBC experts on paid sick leave legislation

After months of pressure, the government of Ontario announced yesterday they will provide three paid sick days as part of a temporary program. In B.C., calls continue to grow for the province to cover paid sick leave.

UBC experts are available to comment.

Apr 29, 2021