Prof. Gerald Baier: Speculation Grows in B.C. Over Snap Provincial Election
Prof. Gerald Baier (SPPGA Faculty Associate; Political Science prof.) comments on the consequences and implications if Premier David Eby were to call a mid-election.
Prof. Gerald Baier: B.C. Liberals Gamble on New Name: B.C. United
Prof. Gerald Baier (SPPGA Faculty Associate; Political Science prof.) comments on the implications of the B.C. Liberal party’s name change.
Prof. Gerald Baier: North Vancouver District CAO Takes On Dual Role As Port Moody Councillor
Gerald Baier (SPPGA Faculty Associate; Political Science prof.) comments on David Stuart’s dual roles as the newly elected councillor of Port Moody and CAO of the District of North Vancouver.
Prof. Gerald Baier: David Eby to Be Next B.C Premier as NDP Disqualifies Anjali Appadurai From Leadership Race
Gerald Baier (SPPGA Faculty Associate; Political Science prof.) comments on Anjali Appadurai’s disqualification from the BC NDP’s leadership race.
Profs. Maxwell Cameron and Gerald Baier: Partisanship and Political Learning
A study involving Profs. Maxwell Cameron and Gerald Baier (SPPGA; Political Science) examines hyper-partisanship among aspiring politicians and policymakers. This project was part of the 2019 Institute for Future Legislators program at the CSDI.
Prof. Gerald Baier: Does the B.C. NDP Fear a Hostile Takeover of the Party During Leadership Race?
Gerald Baier (SPPGA Faculty Associate; Political Science prof.) is quoted in an article about the B.C. NDP’s leadership race.
Prof. Gerald Baier: B.C. Premier John Horgan Fuels Speculation Over His Future
SPPGA Faculty Associate, Political Science Prof. Gerald Baier discusses John Horgan’s term as premier, his plans to exit politics, and what this could mean for the future of the NDP.
Prof. Gerald Baier: What 5 Politicians Knew as Money Laundering Proliferated in B.C., According to the Cullen Report
Prof. Gerald Baier (SPPGA; Political Science) comments on a money laundering scandal investigated by Former B.C. Supreme Court Justice Austin Cullen.
Prof. Gerald Baier: Keep Surrey Police or Ditch Them? Mayoral Race to Centre on Policing
Prof. Gerald Baier (SPPGA Faculty Associate, Political Science Professor) discusses the implications behind Surrey’s shift to a municipal department and the legal charges against mayor McCallum.
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.”
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.
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. 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.
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.
Canada Federal Election Media Mentions
As the country ramps up for the Canadian federal election taking place on September 20, 2021, our SPPGA faculty are observing closely as political fervor sweeps the nation.
Committee Witnesses Call for B.C.’s Per-vote Subsidy to Be Preserved past 2022
Professor Gerald Baier (SPPGA Faculty Associate; CSDI; Political Science) testified that public financing for political parties supports the role they play in the political process. Professor Baier backed increasing the per-vote subsidy over time but expressed concern over the effect a steady flow of effortless cash could have on the way parties operate.
Avi Lewis to Run for Federal NDP in West Vancouver-Area Riding
The federal riding of West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast-Sea to Sky country is a ‘Liberal sweet spot.’ Professor Gerald Baier (CSDI Acting Director; Political Science) comments on the political trends of Avi Lewis’ chosen riding.
More Seats Likely as B.C. NDP Proposes Changes to Electoral Riding Rules
The Liberals respond to a proposed bill by the B.C. NDP that would allow the creation and elimination of ridings across the province. Professor Gerald Baier (CSDI Acting Director) comments at The Vancouver Sun.
The Latest on the Cullen Commission
It’s been a week of high-profile appearances by senior BC politicians at the Cullen Commission that’s looking into money laundering in the province. We hear from Professor Gerald Baier (CSDI Acting Director; Political Science) on the proceedings.
Former B.C. Premier Christy Clark Says Government Didn’t Alert Her to Money-laundering Spike until 2015
Christy Clark will testify Tuesday at the official inquiry “investigating the causes and impact of B.C.’s money laundering problem over the past decade”. Professor Gerald Baier (CSDI Acting Director; Political Science) was featured in Yahoo News.
Carbon Tax Victory No Green Light for ‘Massive Expansion’ of Federal Powers, Some Legal Experts Say
Professor Gerald Baier (CSDI Acting Director; Political Science) believes the establishment of a national minimum price on carbon should be taken with caution, as this is the first time the federal government has used the “Peace, Order, and Good Government (POGG)” clause since the 1980s.
The Canadian Regime: An Introduction to Parliamentary Government in Canada, Seventh Edition
Read the latest edition of “The Canadian Regime” that Professor Gerald Baier (Political Science; CSDI Acting Director) co-authored, which introduces Canada’s unique government and systems through a historical-institutional approach.
Horgan Doesn’t Have to ‘Hem and Haw’ on Restricting Interprovincial Travel, Say Some Experts
In an article about interprovincial travel, Professor Gerald Baier (UBC Political Science & CSDI Acting Director) and other legal experts says Horgan should already know that travel restrictions are possible.
Media Mentions: SPPGA Speaks on B.C. Election Results
We bring you the latest news from our faculty after the provincial election results on Saturday, October 24, 2020.
Media Mentions: SPPGA Professors Speak on October Snap Election
On September 21, 2020, British Columbia’s Premier John Horgan (NDP) called for a snap election on October 24, 2020. As the province gears up for its upcoming snap election, Professors Gerald Baier (CSDI’s Acting Director & Political Science), Max Cameron (Former Acting Director, SPPGA; Political Science), Heidi Tworek (History & Public Policy) and George Hoberg (SPPGA) comment on the political tension between parties, as well as how a provincial election would look amidst Covid-19.
Ready or Not, Here Are the Signs of a Fall Election in B.C.
UBC Centre for the Study of Democratic Institutions (CSDI) Acting Director and UBC Political Science Professor Gerald Baier commented on Elections BC and party campaign workers preparing for a potential election in the midst of the pandemic. Read more from CBC News and Yahoo.
B.C. Calls For Unity As Western Alienation Sentiments Surge
UBC CSDI Acting Director Gerald Baier shares his insights on the separatist discussions that have surfaced in Alberta after the federal election, in contrast to B.C. sentiments for a unified Canada.
Could The NDP Try To Influence Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion?
Now under a minority government, CSDI Acting Director Gerald Baier examines the role of NDP Leader, Jagmeet Singh, in future actions regarding the Trans Mountain pipeline.
A Tale of B.C.: From Red to Blue, Close Calls, and Big Wins
Election results from B.C. show that voting went in favour of the Conservatives this year, as opposed to previous elections. CSDI Acting Director Gerald Baier comments on this change with NEWS1130.
How B.C. Voted: Liberals Punished, Green Breakthrough Fades
UBC CSDI Acting Director Gerald Baier comments on the tendency of B.C. voters to elect members from a variety of parties and addresses NDP rumors.
Singh Would Use Federal Money To ‘Encourage’ Provinces On Health Services
UBC CSDI Acting Director Gerald Baier comments on the NDP’s health care plans, which include pushing for better and more comprehensive medical services locally, in an interview by Canadian Press.
In Likely Tight Canadian Vote, Deciding Who Governs Could Take Weeks
CSDI Acting Director Gerald Baier is quoted in a Reuters article on the predicted voting outcome and its implications for the winning party.
Jody Wilson-Raybould Fights to Keep Vancouver Granville as Independent
CSDI Acting Director Gerald Baier comments on challenges and opportunities for Jody Wilson-Raybould’s election campaign.
Pipeline Expansion Project Remains Sticking Point For B.C. Voters
CSDI Acting Director Gerald Baier says the $4.5 billion pipeline may prove a predicament for Liberals in winning votes from B.C.
Federal Election Debate: Who Won?
MPPGA students Nabila Farid and Victoria Ker comment on Monday’s federal election debate, and UBC CSDI Acting Director Gerald Baier shares his insight on the debate outcome in an interview with CBC News.