Prof. Sara Shneiderman: Action Beyond Intent: Experiencing Ir/Reconciliation (Afterword 2)
Prof. Sara Shneiderman (SPPGA; Anthropology) writes an article exploring the issues surrounding Indigenous reconciliation in Canada.
Prof. Rashid Sumaila: Vietnam Protests Annual South China Sea Fishing Ban
Prof. Rashid Sumaila (SPPGA; Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries) reports on Vietnam’s protest against the annual Chinese ban on fishing in the South China Sea.
Prof. Rashid Sumaila: New Report Analyzes China’s Own Fisheries Data
Prof. Rashid Sumaila (SPPGA; Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries) discusses China’s distant water fishing data and its impact on global relations and sustainability.
Prof. Gerald Baier: Bill Promising ‘Cooling-Off Period’ for B.C. Home Buyers Passes in Legislature Despite Lack of Details
Professor Gerald Baier (CSDI Acting Director; Political Science Prof.) comments on the lack of clarity of Bill 12 which aims to protect B.C. home buyers with a “cooling-off period.”
MPPGA Students: Recruiting Child Soldiers: A Problem with Too Many Approaches and Too Little Success
MPPGA students Wilson Dargbeh, Moysal Sana, Kshitij Sharan, and Will Shelling, co-author this article discussing challenges in the prevention of recruitment of children in armed conflict.
Prof. Heidi Tworek: Elon Musk’s Free Speech Plans for Twitter to Face Challenges from Governments
Professor Heidi Tworek (SPPGA; History) describes the regulatory challenges that Elon Musk will face from different governments in the process of easing Twitter’s free speech restrictions. (Subscription)
Prof. Allison Macfarlane: IAEA Finds Normal Radioactivity at Chernobyl on Disaster’s Anniversary
SPPGA Director and Professor Allison Macfarlane raises concerns about the threat that the Russia-Ukraine war poses to nuclear power plant sites in Ukraine.
News Compilation: Russia-Ukraine War Media Mentions
Faculty members from the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs (SPPGA) comment on the evolving conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
Prof. Kristen Hopewell: The Untold Victims of China’s Trade Policies
Professor Kristen Hopewell discusses how the wider effects of China’s trade policies are being largely ignored due to attention focused on trade conflict between the United States and China.
Prof. Heidi Tworek: Communications, Technology and Canadian Foreign Policy
Prof. Heidi Tworek (SPPGA; History) reflects on Canada’s role in two international organizations: the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) in this essay.
Prof. Timothy Cheek: COVID-19 Lockdown Fears Spark Panic Buying in Beijing as Mass Testing Begins
Professor Timothy Cheek (SPPGA; History) comments on Beijing residents stockpiling food and supplies, fearing that officials could implement a mass lockdown to contain a COVID-19 outbreak.
Prof. Heidi Tworek: Biden Quits the Covid Fight
Professor Heidi Tworek’s (SPPGA; History) previous work to lay out a United States Covid-19 response policy is discussed following the US’s decision to lift mask mandates for airline travel.
Honorary Research Associate Nathan J. Bennett: Mainstreaming Equity and Justice in the Ocean
Honorary Research Associate Nathan J. Bennett (SPPGA; IRES) writes a journal article about equity and justice considerations in marine conservation, fisheries management, and blue economy development.
MPPGA Alumnus Isabella Pepe: Very Bad People: The Inside Story of the Fight Against the World’s Network of Corruption
MPPGA alumnus Isabella Pepe supported the publication of Bad People: The Inside Story of the Fight Against the World’s Network of Corruption, authored by Patrick Alley, co-founder of Global Witness.
Director and Prof. Allison Macfarlane: Nuclear waste: Concerns of a Storage Facility in Southern U.S.
SPPGA Director and Prof. Allison Macfarlane discusses concerns around safety and storage of nuclear fuel in interim storage facilities in West Texas.
Prof. M.V. Ramana: Increased Interest and Concerns About Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and Advanced Modular Reactors (AMRs)
Professor M.V. Ramana is mentioned in a Hokkaido Shimbun article about the increasing attention on small modular reactors (SMRs) and the development of new advanced modular reactors (AMRs) in the UK.
Prof. Philippe Le Billon: Sand Mining: Stopping the Grind of Unregulated Supply Chains
Professor Philippe Le Billon (SPPGA; Geography) co-authors a journal article about the environmental impact of sand mining and the need for supply chain regulations in the industry.
MPPGA Students Participate in Research Network on Women, Peace and Security Symposium
MPPGA students Samantha El-Ghazal, Nicole Johnston, and Panthea Pourmalek participated in a Research Network on Women, Peace and Security’s Youth Advisory Board and recent symposium in Montreal, mentored by SPPGA Prof. Erin Baines.
MPPGA Students: Is Disaggregated Data the Answer? Narratives From the Canadian Context
MPPGA students Melissa Hollobon, David Markwei, Claire Okatch, and Savannah Tuck, co-author this article discussing how different Canadian government agencies are using disaggregated data as a strategy to better understand marginalized communities and deliver services to them.
Gisèle Yasmeen: ‘Too Many People, Not Enough Food’ isn’t the Cause of Hunger and Food Insecurity
Senior Fellow Gisèle Yasmeen writes an article on The Conversation about the role of inequity and armed conflict in causing food insecurity.
Prof. Philippe Le Billon: Beyond Local: Conservation has to Adapt in an Era of Climate Change
Professor Philippe Le Billon (SPPGA; Geography) co-authors a Midland Today article suggesting non-traditional approaches to conservation, including ways to address climate-induced displacement.
Prof. M.V. Ramana: India’s Inadvertent Missile Launch Underscores the Risk of Accidental Nuclear Warfare
Professor M.V. Ramana co-authors a Scientific American article on the dangers of nuclear weapons in light of the recent accidental missile launch by India.
MPPGA Students & IAR Fellows: The Hurdles Facing Mongolia’s Overseas Voters
MPPGA students Anoushka Chandarana, Anthony Coompson, Jemimah Ogundele, and Hari Narayan write about the challenges overseas Mongolians face to vote in key elections and the implications this has for democracy, as part of their Global Policy Project with IOM Mongolia.
Prof. Heidi Tworek: Will War Propel or Delay the Global Push to Reform Social Media?
Prof. Heidi Tworek (SPPGA; History) co-authors an article discussing how Russia’s invasion of Ukraine affects disinformation and platform governance on social media.
George Hoberg: B.C. Says Its Climate Plan Is World Leading. So Why Are Emissions Going in the Wrong Direction?
Professor George Hoberg discusses the reasons why B.C.’s climate plan is unsuccessful in bringing down emissions despite claims made by the B.C. government.
Prof Heidi Tworek: Why the WHO Took Two Years to Say COVID Is Airborne
Professor Heidi Tworek (SPPGA; History) discusses how the World Health Organization’s decision to not classify COVID-19 as airborne has sowed confusion and impacted public health measures throughout the pandemic.
Prof. Veena Sriram and MPPGA Students Write Heroes on Strike: Trends in Global Health Worker Protests During COVID-19
Professor Veena Sriram (SPPGA; SPPH) co-authors a policy brief with MPPGA students Narayanan GL and Chloei Andres, and others about the global trends in health worker protests during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Prof. M.V. Ramana: Nuclear Waste Management: Is Finland’s Onkalo Facility Safe?’
Professor M.V. Ramana discusses the impacts Finland’s plans to store nuclear waste in an underground facility will have on the environment, humans, and other living organisms.
Prof. George Hoberg: BC’s Climate Plan in Light of IPCC Report
Professor George Hoberg comments on the promises outlined in B.C.’s climate plan in light of the newly released IPCC report. Watch on CBC Vancouver News at 6 (starts at 7:29).
New Frontiers in Research Fund Awarded to Project Led by Professor Heidi Tworek
Prof. Heidi Tworek (SPPGA; History) was awarded New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF) for her project on “Mobilizing a Network of Health Communicators to Investigate and Respond to Online Abuse.”
Prof. Philippe Le Billon: Species on the Move: 4 Ways Conservation Can Adapt in an Era of Climate Change
Professor Philippe Le Billon (SPPGA; Geography) co-authors a The Conversation article on four ways to rethink species conservation and displacement to adapt to climate change impacts accordingly.
Director and Prof. Allison Macfarlane: Nuclear waste: Similar Concerns in the U.S. and in Japan, with No Solution in Sight
SPPGA Director and Prof. Allison Macfarlane discusses concerns around safety and storage of nuclear fuel in interim storage facilities in West Texas.
Heidi Tworek Appointed to Government of Canada Expert Advisory Group on Online Safety
Prof. Heidi Tworek (SPPGA; History) was appointed to the Expert Advisory Panel on Online Safety at Heritage Canada.
Prof. George Hoberg: Why the Federal Government’s Climate Reduction Roadmap Moves Canada in the Right Direction
Professor George Hoberg joins Ben O’Hara-Byrne on his A Little More Conversation podcast to talk about Canada’s first real roadmap to meet 2030 climate target, which was released on March 29, 2022.
Prof. George Hoberg: Is Canada’s Plan to Reduce Oil/Gas Emissions 42% By 2030 Too Ambitious?
Professor George Hoberg is featured on Energi Media to discuss the feasibility of Canada’s new climate plan to cut 42% of oil and gas emissions by 2030.
Prof Yves Tiberghein: The Paradox of China–India Relations
Professor Yves Tiberghien (SPPGA Faculty Associate; Political Science Prof) co-authors this article discussing whether occasionally cooperative relations between China and India are sufficient to edge out the stalemate at the border.
Prof. Max Cameron: How the Liberal-NDP Agreement Could Impact the Conservative Leadership Race
Professor Max Cameron posits that the new Liberal-NDP Agreement can make the Liberals less vulnerable while the Conservatives grapple with selecting a new leader and uniting its party.
Prof. Heidi Tworek: The Internet’s Funniest Doctor Is in on the Joke
Professor Heidi Tworek (SPPGA; History) comments on Will Flanary’s clever combination of comedy and complex medical information on the Internet under the alias Dr. Glaucomflecken.
MPPGA Students Co-Author a Blog Post on Mongolian Diaspora
MPPGA students Anoushka Chandarana, Anthony Coompson, Jemimah Ogundele, and Narayanan (Hari) GL co-author a blog post on the blog, Mongolia Focus.
Prof. Philippe Le Billon: Fish Crimes in the Global Oceans
Professor Philippe Le Billon (SPPGA; Geography) co-publishes research reports outlining two studies on global fisheries-related crimes.
Prof. Nadja Kunz: The Economic Case for the Mining Industry to Support Carbon Taxation
Professor Nadja Kunz (SPPGA; NBK Institute of Mining Engineering) co-authors an article that suggests that contrary to the mining industry’s widespread opposition to taxes, the industry actually has an economic incentive to support global carbon taxes.
Prof. Gerald Baier: What the Liberals and NDP Can Learn from B.C.’s 2017 Confidence and Supply Agreement
Professor Gerald Baier (CSDI Acting Director; Political Science Prof.) discusses the federal confidence and supply agreement between the Liberals and the NDP that was announced on March 22, 2022.
UBC and Carleton Partner to Help Afghan Scholars Find a New Intellectual Home in Canada
Researchers at UBC and Carleton University received IDRC funding for their joint project, “Placement, Preservation and Perseverance: Afghan At-Risk Scholars, Activists and Students,” to help scholars and others who are fleeing the crisis in Afghanistan establish a new intellectual community in Canada.
Heidi Tworek: B.C. COVID-19 Review Won’t Look at Policy, Dr. Henry’s Decisions
Professor Heidi Tworek (SPPGA; History) discusses a new online survey on B.C.’s COVID-19 response, and how the review doesn’t examine B.C.’s economic and policy decisions, or the decisions made by Provincial Health Officer, Dr. Bonnie Henry.
Prof. M.V. Ramana: Ottawa Pours More Money into Next-Gen Nuclear Tech; Critics to Push Back Against ‘Dangerous Distraction’
Professor M.V. Ramana argues against Innovation, Science and Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne’s newly announced investment in nuclear technology, stating that renewable sources of energy are more practical.
Hugh Gusterson: Shielded from Public Scrutiny, the Drone War Keeps Killing Civilians
Professor Hugh Gusterson (SPPGA; Anthropology) comments on the history of the United States implementing drone strikes in counterinsurgency attacks, and de-emphasizing troops on the ground.
Prof. M.V. Ramana: Shutdown This Misguided Energy Policy
Professor M.V. Ramana co-authors this article discussing how the vulnerabilities of reactors and their high costs are strong reasons why India must cancel its nuclear expansion plans. (Paywall)
Prof. M.V. Ramana: Thorium-fueled Nuclear Reactors Won’t Help Cut Emissions
In response to the latest development in the series of agreements involving Thorcon Power, Professor M.V. Ramana argues in a Jakarta Post article that renewables are a better option than thorium-fueled nuclear reactors to reduce emissions. (Subscription)
Rashid Sumaila: Africa Can Help Save the Natural World and the Livelihoods of Africans
Professor Rashid Sumaila (SPPGA; IOF) writes about how South Africa has shown that nature and commerce can coexist, and that the world can learn from their models.
Asst. Prof. Matias Margulis: The Russia-Ukraine War is Driving Up Global Food Prices
Assistant Professor Matias Margulis (SPPGA; LFS) raises concerns about the Russia-Ukraine conflict’s role in increasing worldwide food prices and suggests solutions to the issue.
News Compilation: Environmental ‘Sacrifice Zones’ Media Mentions
Professor David Boyd (SPPGA; IRES) discusses the rise of pollution “sacrifice zones” in a recent United Nations report.
Jeehye Kim: Management of Us–China Rivalry Is Key to South Korea’s Future
Jeehye Kim (Director of the Centre for Korean Research, IAR; Political Science Postdoctoral Fellow) discusses why one of the most pressing items on the foreign policy agenda for South Korea’s next president is how to handle the US–China contest for influence.
Temitope Onifade: How Much Are Taxpayers Really Subsidizing Canada’s Fossil Fuel Industry?
Temitope Onifade (Co-chair of the Liu Institute Network for Africa; PhD candidate at Allard School of Law) discusses why money spent on fossil fuel subsidies could be better spent on the clean energy transition, health care, and education.
Prof. M.V. Ramana: SMRs Are a Bet the Province Has to Make
Professor M.V. Ramana’s research on economic barriers in construction and operation of small modular nuclear reactors is discussed in this article, which examines the future of nuclear power in Canada. (Paywall)
MPPGA Students Arthur Zhang, Prajna Singh & Paige Inglis: Rethinking Resource Development in Canada
MPPGA students Arthur Zhang, Prajna Singh, and Paige Inglis write about the environmental and socioeconomic implications of the 18 newly proposed liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects for First Nations communities in Canada.
Podcast & Policy Brief – “Prosecution Will Not Solve My Problems:” Women’s Senses of Justice and Reparations After Conflict-Related Sexual Violence in Northern Uganda
After living through war, abduction, sexual and gender-based violence, some female survivors in Northern Uganda escaped rebel captivity. Many returned to their communities with children fathered by rebels. Instead of being embraced, community members met survivors and their children with suspicion, rejection, blame and stigmatization. That began a new chapter of hardship in the survivors’ […]
MPPGA Student, Hugo Tang, on Why Hong Kong Must Lift Covid-19 Flight Ban
MPPGA student Hugo Tang authors an op-ed detailing updates about the ongoing Hong Kong Covid-19 flight ban and the consequences it has on Hongkongers.
Prof. Yves Tiberghien Comments on China’s Relationship with Russia in the Context of the Russo-Ukrainian War
Prof. Yves Tiberghien (SPPGA Faculty Associate; Political Science Prof.) speaks to CBC News about China’s relationship with Russia in the context of the Russo-Ukrainian war.
An Hourly Wage Policy Can Help Resolve Ghana’s Graduate Unemployment Challenges, According to MPPGA Alumnus Solomon Atta
In a published article, MPPGA Alumnus Solomon Atta explains how an hourly wage policy can help resolve Ghana’s rising graduate unemployment challenges.
MPPGA Alumni and Prof. Nadja Kunz Discuss Policy Reform in Ethiopia’s Mining Sector, with Research Based on the 2019 MPPGA GP²
MPPGA alumni Melisha Charles, Josh Tafel, Denby McDonnell, Chris Stoicheff and Prof. Nadja Kunz (SPPGA; Norman B Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering) co-author an article about policy reform in Ethiopia’s mining sector, with research based on their 2019 MPPGA Global Policy Project (GP²).
Prof M.V. Ramana: Canada’s Big Banks Urged to Drop Nuclear from Green Investment Portfolios
With 78 public interest groups urging Canada’s biggest banks to drop investments in Small Modular Reactors, Professor M.V. Ramana shares why nuclear investments pose huge risks for both private and public investors.
Gisèle Yasmeen Comments on the Food Insecurity Crisis in Canada
IAR Senior Fellow Gisèle Yasmeen calls for public policy change to address the issue of food insecurity in Canada.
MPPGA Alum Chiamaka Mọgọ Elected as Board Vice-Chairperson, Canadian Race Relations Foundation
Congratulations to MPPGA alum Chiamaka Mọgọ, who was recently elected as the Board Vice-Chairperson of the Canadian Race Relations Foundation.
Hari Narayan on the “Freedom Convoy” in Canada
Hari Narayan (MPPGA student) discusses the ongoing “Freedom Convoy” around Canada and the invocation of the Emergencies Act. (Subscription)
Investment in Conserving Land, Oceans Can Benefit Economies and the Environment
Professor Rashid Sumaila (SPPGA; Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries) notes how nature conservation brings long-term economic and environmental benefits.
Prof. Maxwell Cameron Awarded LASA Guillermo O’Donnell Democracy Award and Lectureship 2022
Congratulations to Prof. Maxwell Cameron (SPPGA; Poli Sci) for receiving the Latin American Studies Association Guillermo O’Donnell Democracy Award and Lectureship 2022.
Manimugdha S. Sharma: Why Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Shahenshah’ Comment on Modi Shouldn’t Surprise the Right
Manimugdha S. Sharma (SPPGA and CISAR Fellow; History) authors an article on a comment made by the former Indian Congress president and current Wayanad MP Rahul Gandhi in his speech in the Lok Sabha on February 2.
Professor David Boyd to Present Report on the Right to a Clean, Healthy and Sustainable Environment
Professor David Boyd (SPPGA; IRES) contributes two annexes, on global sacrifice zones and good practices respectively, to the report and is set to present it to the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva on March 10.
Ketty Anyeko: “Justice is Lived”
Ketty Anyeko (SPPGA Postdoctoral Research Fellow) writes about their doctoral research findings, discussing women’s senses of justice and reparations after wartime sexual violence in Northern Uganda.
Prof Timothy Cheek: A Succession Drama, Chinese Style, Starring Xi Jinping
Professor Timothy Cheek (SPPGA; History) discusses how long Xi Jinping will remain in power, and what the future of the Chinese Communist Party’s leadership will look like.
Prof. Heidi Tworek: Dependency of Infrastructure: A Neglected Aspect of Platform Governance
Heidi Tworek (SPPGA; History) discusses important lessons from the history of communication infrastructure and how they could shape our society today.
Prof. Kristen Hopewell on the Growing Threat of U.S.-China Trade Relations
Professor Kristen Hopewell authors an essay analyzing the growing U.S.-China rivalry and the threat their trade relations pose to the multilateral trading system.
SPPGA Welcomes 2022 Liu Scholars
The Liu Institute for Global Issues at SPPGA welcomes our 2022 Liu Scholars who are working with SPPGA faculty on projects centered on: Sustainable food systems; Climate crisis politics; Global health; Online communication; and/or Energy transitions.
Prof. Maxwell Cameron on Politician Responses to Trucker Protests Continuing in B.C.
In a podcast episode of BC Today, Professor Maxwell Cameron (SPPGA; Political Science) speaks with host Michelle Elliot about politician responses to the ongoing trucker protests against COVID-19 mandates.
Prof. Heidi Tworek on Canadian Politicians Being Warned About Extremist Fundraising Online
Professor Heidi Tworek (SPPGA; History) shares an opinion piece on extremist hate fundraising being conducted online, and states that Canadian politicians had been warned about it in 2019.
Prof. Gerald Baier Comments on B.C.’s Speech from the Throne
Professor Gerald Baier (CSDI Acting Director; Political Science) discusses the provincial government’s plan regarding the health and safety for the months ahead.
Prof. Nadja Kunz: Mining Industry Would Boom Under a Global Carbon Tax
Professor Nadja Kunz (SPPGA; Norman B Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering) co-authors a study showing how sustainability interests can align with the mining industry’s economic interests through a harmonized global carbon tax.
Professor M.V. Ramana Signed a Declaration on Canada and the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons
Along with many others, Professor M.V. Ramana signed a declaration urging Canada to join the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, and to challenge the nuclear retentionist policies of NATO.
Spotlight on MPPGA Alumni Careers – Denby McDonnell
During our Spotlight on MPPGA Alumni Careers series, meet Denby McDonnell who works as a Program Manager, Climate Innovation at Ecotrust Canada.
MPPGA Student Tasha Carruthers, Prof. M.V. Ramana and Others on Decolonizing Energy and Small Modular Reactors
In collaboration with SPPGA Prof Ramana, MPPGA student Tasha Carruthers co-authors this article discussing why the Kebaowek First Nation is calling for an alternative to a planned nuclear reactor.
Prof. Yves Tiberghien Discusses Japan’s COVID-19 Border Control Protocol
Professor Yves Tiberghien (SPPGA Faculty Associate) co-authors this article discussing the strict border control protocols implemented by the Japanese government as a response to the Omicron variant.
Prof. Gerald Baier Discusses the B.C Liberal Party Leadership Election
Professor Gerald Baier (Acting Director, Centre for the Study of Democratic Institutions; Political Science) discusses the B.C. Liberal Party’s leadership election, and what the future direction of the party may be.
Spotlight on MPPGA Alumni Careers – Claudia Kobetitch
During our Spotlight on MPPGA Alumni Careers series, meet Claudia Kobetitch who works as an Advisor for the First Nations Health Council / First Nations Health Directors Association Shared Secretariat.
Prof. Gerald Baier Discusses Federal Conservative Leadership
Professor Gerald Baier (Acting Director, Centre for the Study of Democratic Institutions; Political Science) discusses what Erin O’Toole being ousted as a leader means for the Conservative Party, and why electing a more right-wing leader may cause the party to have challenges gaining seats in urban B.C.
Professor Yves Tiberghien Discusses Ping-Pong Diplomacy Between China and the United States
Professor Yves Tiberghien (SPPGA Faculty Associate; Political Science) speaks about ping-pong diplomacy between China and the US through the context of historical events from 1971-1972.
Professor Hugh Gusterson Comments on Why Not Everyone Wants to Know if They Have COVID
Professor Hugh Gusterson (SPPGA; Anthropology) discusses about why even if people are able to find a test, they may not want to know whether they are positive for COVID-19.
Spotlight on MPPGA Alumni Careers – Kingsley Eze
During our Spotlight on MPPGA Alumni Careers series, meet Kingsley Eze who is a Senior Consultant in the Climate Change and Sustainability Practice at Ernst & Young.
Prof. Timothy Cheek Publishes “The Party History and Study Campaign” in the Party Watch Annual Report 2021
Professor Timothy Cheek (SPPGA; History) contributes “The Party History and Study Campaign” as a part of a full annual report published by the Center for Advanced China Research.
Sound of Your City featuring Paul Evans
Professor Paul Evans joins the Beyond the Headlines radio show to discuss Canada-China relations after the events of the 2 Michaels.
Social-Media Platforms Failing to Tackle Abuse of Scientists
Professor Heidi Tworek (SPPGA; History) comments on the online harassment targeted at scientists and the spread of misinformation concerning the COVID-19 pandemic.
Report Recommends First Nations in BC Take Immediate Control of Mining in Their Territories
Professor Sheryl Lightfoot (SPPGA; Political Science; First Nations and Indigenous Studies) is a contributor to the BC First Nations Energy and Mining Council report which sets out recommendations regarding mining companies and prospectors’ access to First Nations’ lands.
MPPGA student Panthea Pourmalek Co-Publishes Paper on the Missing Global Governance Capacity Around AI Acceleration with Prof. Yves Tiberghien
Yves Tiberghien, SPPGA Faculty Associate and Political Science Professor, co-published this paper with Honours graduates Panthea Pourmalek (MPPGA student) and Danielle Luo, evaluating the governance gap surrounding digital and AI acceleration.
Could Nuclear Power Help B.C. Reach Its Climate Change Goals? SFU Research Makes the Case
Professor M. V. Ramana discusses whether nuclear power could be the solution for B.C. to reach its climate goal of net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
BC Is Creating Confusion with COVID Communications, Say Critics
Professor Heidi Tworek (SPPGA; History) warns that the inconsistency and lack of transparency around recent BC public health policies regarding COVID-19 might confuse the public.
Rio Tinto To Push Ahead with Mongolian Copper Project
Professor Julian Dierkes shares his thoughts on Rio Tinto’s plan to sign a contract with the Mongolian government for the expansion of the Oyu Tolgoi copper mine (Subscription).
The Plan to Turn My Hometown into A Nuclear Waste Dump
SPPGA Director and Professor Allison Macfarlane shares her insight on whether Canada will have found a home, and a permanent solution, for the country’s nuclear waste by 2023.
‘People Are Quite Distressed’: COVID Communications Causing Confusion in B.C.
Professor Heidi Tworek (SPPGA; History) comments on what measures should be taken to clear confusion surrounding changing Covid-19 protocols in B.C.
B.C. Public Health Miscommunications Can Lead to Mistrust, Says Expert Heidi Tworek
Professor Heidi Tworek (SPPGA; History) discusses how communication missteps during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has led to distrust in health experts in the province and globally.
Is the Media Doomed?
To celebrate POLITICO’s 15th birthday, Professor Heidi Tworek (SPPGA; History) presents her forecast for the American media landscape 15 years from now.
Time for Transparency from Digital Platforms, But What Does That Really Mean?
Professor Heidi Tworek (SPPGA; History) co-authors an article on the current transparency legislation, the implications of transparency mandates and what transparency reporting by media platforms entails.