U.S. politics

A close-up shot of two flags flying on the same pole. The flag on the bottom is the American flag, recognizable by its red and white stripes and blue field with white stars. The flag on top is the Canadian flag, featuring a red field with a white square in the center bearing a stylized red maple leaf. The clear blue sky in the background provides a beautiful contrast to the colorful flags fluttering in the breeze.

UBC experts on President Biden’s first official visit to Canada

U.S. President Joe Biden will be making his first official visit to Canada this week. UBC experts are available for comment.

Mar 22, 2023

UBC experts on 2020 U.S. presidential election

Bernie Sanders has ended his campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination in the U.S., leaving incumbent Donald Trump and former vice-president Joe Biden to run for the presidency in November. UBC experts are available to comment.

Apr 8, 2020

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

UBC experts available on U.S. election

UBC experts are available to comment on the U.S. election, including campaign rhetoric, public opinion polling and voter behaviour, and the evolution of the U.S. party system.

Nov 8, 2016

UBC experts to comment on rejection of Keystone XL

UBC experts are available to comment in the wake of U.S. President Barack Obama’s decision to reject the Keystone XL pipeline.

Nov 6, 2015

UBC experts to comment on veto of Keystone XL legislation

UBC experts are available to comment in the wake of U.S. President Barack Obama’s veto of legislation approving the Keystone XL pipeline.

Feb 25, 2015

Black Republicans put most faith in U.S. government

Black Republicans trust the United States government more than other political groups, finds a new study from UBC.

Oct 29, 2014

Obama’s drone dilemma

Is the U.S. overstepping boundaries with its controversial drone program? UBC’s Max Cameron offers his perspective.

Nov 28, 2013

UBC experts for comment on the U.S. shutdown

UBC business, economics and politics experts are available to comment on the possible U.S. government shutdown on Oct. 1.

Sep 30, 2013

Breaking down the U.S. government shutdown

Thomas Davidoff, a business economics professor at UBC’s Sauder School of Business, discusses the shutdown of the U.S. government and what it might mean for Canadians.

Sep 30, 2013

UBC experts for comment on U.S. fiscal cliff

University of British Columbia business, economics and politics experts are available to comment on how U.S. economic challenges will impact Canadian and global economies.

Nov 26, 2012