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UBC experts on Elizabeth May resignation, U.S. election, Safe Third Country Agreement

UBC experts are available to comment on Elizabeth May’s resignation, the upcoming U.S. election, and the Safe Third Country Agreement.

Nov 4, 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

UBC experts on Trans Mountain pipeline expansion

UBC experts on Trans Mountain pipeline expansion

The federal cabinet’s decision on the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion is expected today.

Jun 18, 2019

How Canada’s carbon tax works

Kathryn Harrison, a political science professor at UBC, wrote an article for Global News about the carbon tax. The piece also appeared on MSN.

Apr 8, 2019

Here’s what the carbon tax means for you

The National Post published an op-ed by Kathryn Harrison, a political science professor at UBC, about the carbon tax. The piece first appeared in The Conversation.

Apr 5, 2019

Here’s what the carbon tax means for you

Kathryn Harrison, a professor of political science at UBC, wrote an op-ed for The Conversation about the implications of carbon tax.

Apr 3, 2019

Want to stop climate change? Get arrested

Fast Company mentioned UBC political scientist Kathryn Harrison in an article about the use of civil disobedience in the fight against climate change. Harrison said that civil disobedience can backfire when […]

Dec 24, 2018

B.C. municipalities take cover after prodding petroleum producers for payout

The Vancouver Sun spoke to Kathryn Harrison, a political science professor at UBC, about tensions between B.C. and Alberta and the fossil fuel debate.

Dec 17, 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

Alberta oil communities need a transition plan, not new pipelines

The National Post published an op-ed by Sandeep Pai, a PhD student at the Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability; Hisham Zerriffi, a professor of forest resources management, and Kathryn […]

Nov 30, 2018

Alberta oil communities need a transition plan, not new pipelines

Canada needs to prepare communities for the effects of the global shift away from fossil fuels, argue three UBC academics in a Conversation op-ed. “Canada has joined the international community […]

Nov 28, 2018

What will it take to build Trans Mountain?

CBC Radio’s Frontburner recently featured UBC professor Kathryn Harrison. She discussed what it might take to get the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion through, and what it could take to stop […]

Nov 27, 2018

Study says carbon tax would be beneficial to Canadians

A number of media outlets reported on the carbon tax policy and the latest study which says Canadians could benefit from a federally-imposed tax. Kathryn Harrison, a political science professor […]

Sep 27, 2018

UBC experts on purchase of the Trans Mountain pipeline

UBC experts on purchase of the Trans Mountain pipeline

UBC experts are available to comment on news that the federal government will buy the Trans Mountain pipeline from Kinder Morgan.

May 29, 2018

UBC experts on Trudeau’s meeting with Trump

UBC experts on Trudeau’s meeting with Trump

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will meet U.S. President Donald Trump for the first time on Monday.

Feb 10, 2017

UN climate change conference turns up the heat on Canada

UN climate change conference turns up the heat on Canada

The new Liberal government faces pressure to strengthen Canada’s climate change commitments at the 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Paris, beginning Nov. 30.

Nov 26, 2015

Expert commentary: U.S. carbon plan announcement

Expert commentary: U.S. carbon plan announcement

President Barack Obama is expected to unveil today a significant climate change plan to cut carbon pollution in the U.S.

Jun 2, 2014

Port Metro Vancouver should serve ‘citizens,’ not ‘customers

Port Metro Vancouver should serve ‘citizens,’ not ‘customers

Port Metro Vancouver should serve ‘citizens,’ not ‘customers Port Metro Vancouver’s new advertising campaign is a waste of money, according to UBC political scientist Kathryn Harrison. Read more…

Dec 17, 2013

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 available to comment on Canada’s 2012 budget

UBC experts will be available on March 29 to provide media commentary and analysis on the funding decisions, politics and potential impacts of Canada’s upcoming federal budget.

Mar 27, 2012

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