We bring you the latest news from our faculty after the provincial election results on Saturday, October 24, 2020.
November 26, 2020
Professor Gerald Baier (Political Science; CSDI Acting Director) spoke about the upcoming cabinet announcement that will reveal who will lead B.C in New faces join B.C.’s new cabinet, while stalwarts stay on in key roles. The story ran in CBC, and Yahoo.
October 27, 2020
Professors Gerald Baier (Political Science; CSDI Acting Director) spoke about how gender equity and experience will be factors as John Horgan looks to balance the past and future of the New Democrat Party. He added resource issues could also pose a problem for the NDP. More in News 1130, Diversity key to new BC NDP cabinet: UBC prof.
Professors Max Cameron (Political Science; Former SPPGA Acting Director) and Gerald Baier (Political Science; CSDI Acting Director) gave comments about voters not wanting to destabilize the government when they feel happy with the job the government’s been doing during the pandemic, Canadians don’t want to ‘rock the boat’ when voting during pandemic: experts. The story came from The Canadian Press via National Post, CityNews, Montreal Gazette, News 1130, The Province, Surrey Now-Leader, Maple Ridge News, Abbotsford News, Chilliwack Progress, Victoria News, Kelowna Capital News, and Kelowna Now.
Professors Gerald Baier (Political Science; CSDI Acting Director) and Heidi Tworek (SPPGA; History) commented on the low voter turnout and said given that the election took place during the pandemic, it’s possible many people did not get the cues they normally would to remind them that an election campaign was underway, Low voter turnout in B.C. pandemic election likely a ‘blip,’ say experts. The story aired in the Vancouver Sun, and The Province.
Professor Max Cameron (Political Science; Former SPPGA Acting Director) discussed several conditions that contributed to the success of John Horgan’s NDP for The Tyee, So, what does B.C.’s election outcome really mean?
October 25, 2020
Professor Max Cameron (Political Science; Former SPPGA Acting Director) reflects on the NDP’s big night and what’s ahead in The Tyee, So, What Does BC’s Election Outcome Really Mean?
Professor Max Cameron (Political Science; Former SPPGA Acting Director) commented on the shift away from the Liberals as B.C. becomes a more diverse, multicultural society in B.C. election results: Where do the Liberals go from here? The story ran in Vancouver Sun, The Province, and MSN.
Professor Max Cameron (Political Science; Former SPPGA Acting Director) was quoted about the NDP’s strong showing in the suburbs and said they listened to people’s concerns, especially young people in B.C. election results: NDP scores clean sweep in Tri-Cities. The story ran in Vancouver Sun, and MSN.
