Event Tag Archives: Centre for the Study of Democratic Institutions

British Columbia Parliament Buildings, Victoria, CanadaA Matter of Confidence: The Inside Story of the Political Battle for BC

Authors Richard Zussman and Robert Shaw join us to discuss their new book, A Matter of Confidence: The Inside Story of the Political Battle for BC. Moderated by Professor Gerald Baier, Political Science. Thursday, April 5th, 2018 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM Liu Institute for Global Issues, Multipurpose Room 6476 NW Marine Dr., Vancouver – […]

IFL Virtual Series Session 4: Making Space for Indigenous Governance: Two Examples in Conversation

Indigenous governance is complex. Many First Nations communities continue to use their own governance systems while also having to use Indian Act governance as a result of Canadian law. This is true for many Anishinaabe communities in Canada, for example. In urban contexts, where band governance is often less present, Indigenous peoples organize politically in innovative ways.

B.C.’s 2020 SNAP ELECTION

British Columbians will quickly be heading to the polls while only 1/3rd of people say they are fully engaged with the campaigns. Join us on Oct. 13 for B.C.’s 2020 Snap Election webinar organized by Centre for the Study of Democratic Institutions at the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs to learn more about campaigning and voting during Covid-19