Prof. Maxwell Cameron: Protests in Peru After Ousting of President Pedro Castillo
Prof. Maxwell Cameron (SPPGA; Political Science) speaks about the protests in Peru after the ousting of President Pedro Castillo.
Prof. Maxwell Cameron: Anjali Appadurai’s Disqualification Stirs The Political Pot
Prof. Maxwell Cameron (SPPGA; Political Science) comments on the contributing factors that led to the division of members and leaders in the NDP party.
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. Maxwell Cameron: Mélanie Joly Pushing for Haiti Plan at Americas Summit
Prof. Maxwell Cameron (SPPGA; Political Science) comments on Canada’s Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly’s plan to address Haiti’s gas shortage that sparked violence among citizens.
Prof. Maxwell Cameron: Another Jan. 6? Bolsonaro Attacks Brazil’s Election, Raising Fears of Violence
Prof. Maxwell Cameron (SPPGA; Political Science) comments on the federal elections in Brazil.
Prof. Maxwell A. Cameron: We can steer politicians away from hyper-partisanship
Professor Maxwell A. Cameron (Ph.D., California, Berkeley, 1989) is jointly appointed with the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs (SPPGA) and Political Science.
Prof. Maxwell Cameron: The Americas After American Hegemony
Prof. Maxwell Cameron (SPPGA; Political Science) speaks about democracy challenges in the Americas.
Prof. Maxwell Cameron: Canada Has an Opportunity to Exert Influence in Latin America
Prof. Maxwell Cameron (SPPGA; Political Science) writes an article discussing opportunities to increase Canada’s involvement in Latin America.
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.
Canada’s Year of Action on Democracy
Professor Maxwell Cameron (SPPGA; Political Science) co-authors this article discussing reasons why now may be the time for the Canadian government to fulfill commitments to democratic development.
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.
Max Cameron: Should University Admissions Be Decided on the Basis of a Lottery among Qualified Applicants?
Professor Maxwell Cameron (former SPPGA Acting Director; Political Science) speaks on why this idea may not be as crazy as it sounds.
How Basic Lessons from Classic Philosophy Could Have Made Politician Think Twice About Their Trips Abroad
Drawing from the works of Aristotle, Prof. Maxwell Cameron (former SPPGA Acting Director & Political Science) argues that politicians must lead by being exemplary citizens, especially with their travel and safety decisions amidst the pandemic.
Churches Breaking COVID-19 Rules Still Get Government Tax Breaks
Since encouraging churches to comply with COVID-19 restrictions is the primary goal, Professor Maxwell Cameron (former SPPGA Acting Director & Political Science) argues that withholding tax exempt status could do more harm than good.
CALACS Honours Dr. Maxwell Cameron as Its 2020 Distinguished Fellow
We’d like to congratulate Dr. Maxwell Cameron (SPPGA Acting Director & UBC Political Science) on receiving the Association’s Distinguished Fellow Award for 2020. The award recognizes Dr. Cameron’s contributions as one of the foremost pioneers of political science scholarship in Canada.
Trudeau’s Brownface Mistake Could Cost Him in B.C. Swing Ridings
SPPGA Acting Director Maxwell Cameron gave comments about Justin Trudeau’s challenges in the upcoming federal election in light of surfacing photos.
This story was also featured in the Vancouver Sun, The Province, and Times Colonist.
Political Institutions and Practical Wisdom: Between Rules and Practice
In his book, Political Institutions and Practical Wisdom: Between Rules and Practice, Maxwell Cameron discusses the lack of understanding in recent decades on the fact that political institutions require wise practitioners, which he attributes to “the ethos of competitive utility-maximizing” that came about with the rise of neoliberalism.
Ousting of Candidates in First Days of Election Campaign Shows Overall Lack of Party Preparation: Expert
SPPGA Acting Director Maxwell Cameron spoke about political parties’ lack of organization and preparation.
Green Party Gaffes Won’t Make Much of a Difference Come Election Day
Controversy over Green Party candidates’ ideologies may have party supporters shaking their heads, but SPPGA Acting Director Maxwell Cameron says it’s not going to have much of an impact on election results.
Reviewing Max Cameron’s Political Institutions and Practical Wisdom
SPPGA Acting Director Maxwell Cameron is glad to have contributed to a “critical dialogue” in the latest issue of Perspectives on Politics.
Horgan’s Government Exceeding Expectations on Two-Year Anniversary: Experts
Thursday marked the end of NDP leader John Horgan’s 2nd year as premier. Despite what SPPGA Faculty Associate Maxwell Cameron calls a remarkable run for a minority government, failure to deliver with the referendum on proportional representation and other campaign promises may cost him voter support.
Donald Trump’s Policy Intensifies against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro
Following the State of the Union address, UBC CSDI Director Maxwell Cameron talks Venezuelan-American relations, citing a possibility of military intervention and rejection of Nicolas Maduro’s presidency.