Gerald Baier

Justin Trudeau lends support to Tamara Taggart campaign in Vancouver-Kingsway

Gerald Baier, a professor of political science at UBC, spoke to the Vancouver Sun (also in The Province) about former TV anchor Tamara Taggart’s campaign for a political seat.

Mar 26, 2019

How Justin Trudeau was ensnared by scandal: A corruption case and ‘veiled threats’

The New York Times spoke to Gerald Baier, a professor of political science at UBC, in an article about Justin Trudeau and the SNC-Lavalin debacle. Baier said the case had similarities […]

Mar 6, 2019

The Mavericks: B.C. politicians have a long history of taking on their leaders

The Vancouver Sun spoke to Gerald Baier, a professor of political science at UBC, for an article about politicians in B.C. Baier said that B.C.’s right-leaning free-enterprise party and the […]

Mar 4, 2019

B.C. government promises action on ticket scalpers, payday loans in throne speech

Gerald Baier, a political science professor at UBC, commented on the throne speech by the B.C. government for a CBC article.

Feb 13, 2019

B.C. Liberals and Greens turn to new strategies after byelection defeat

CBC spoke to Gerald Baier, a political science professor at UBC, about the Green Party defeat in the Nanaimo byelection. “The Greens have to ask themselves the question — have they […]

Feb 1, 2019

Jagmeet Singh stakes NDP leadership on risky Burnaby South byelection bid

The Vancouver Sun spoke to Gerald Baier, a political science professor at UBC, in an article about NDP leader Jagmeet Singh’s byelection bid.

Jan 29, 2019

A simple pro-rep question could have won, poll finds

Vancouver Sun spoke to Gerald Baier, a political science professor at UBC, about the rejection of proportional representation in the recent referendum. “This is the third strike so that’s pretty […]

Dec 24, 2018

Inside legislature probe

Gerald Baier, a UBC political science professor, spoke to Castanet about an ongoing RCMP investigation at B.C.’s legislature. Baier said proceedings at the legislature will continue as deputies assume the […]

Nov 23, 2018

Senior leadership at B.C. legislature put on administrative leave

Gerald Baier, a political science professor at UBC, commented on a report in the Vancouver Sun about the suspension of senior leadership of B.C.’s legislature. “They are trying to do […]

Nov 22, 2018

Electoral reform debate

Gerald Baier, a UBC professor of political science, was interviewed on CBC Radio’s BC Today about the electoral reform referendum ahead of a debate on the topic. Baier discussed the […]

Nov 9, 2018

Metro Van regional board faces big turnover next month

Gerald Baier, a political scientist at UBC, spoke to the Vancouver Sun about Metro Vancouver’s board of directors. “A lot of the services that Metro delivers are the ones that […]

Oct 26, 2018

Choosing who to vote for

CBC Radio’s BC Today interviewed Gerald Baier, a UBC political science professor, about the municipal elections. Baier weighed in on what made this election unique. He was also quoted in […]

Oct 22, 2018

Where to watch, read and listen to CBC B.C.’s election coverage

CBC reported on upcoming municipal election coverage which will include panelist Gerald Baier, a UBC political science professor. CBC B.C. will be live during election night on Oct. 20.

Oct 19, 2018

B.C.’s LNG legislation to require rare Liberal, NDP co-operation

CBC quoted UBC associate professor of political science Gerald Baier in an article about the co-operation needed between political parties in the LNG project. The need for support could provide the Liberals with […]

Oct 4, 2018

Court asked to rule on Chinese characters on Vancouver election ballots

Gerald Baier, a political science professor at UBC, was quoted in an article in The Province about the use of Chinese characters on the municipal election ballot. It was found […]

Sep 21, 2018

UBC experts on B.C. budget update

UBC experts on B.C. budget update

British Columbia’s New Democrat government is expected to unveil its first budget Monday following last week’s throne speech.

Sep 11, 2017

UBC bootcamp for future politicians expands to Ontario

UBC bootcamp for future politicians expands to Ontario

With Ontario voters heading to the polls next month and uncertainty surrounding Toronto’s City Hall, the University of British Columbia is expanding its bootcamp for aspiring politicians to that province this summer.

May 6, 2014

UBC experts for B.C. election

From politics to pipelines, UBC experts are available to comment on the upcoming 2013 B.C. election campaign.

Apr 15, 2013

UBC experts for comment on budget 2013

UBC experts are available to provide media commentary and analysis on the March 21 federal budget.

Mar 20, 2013