Political Science

• New Conservative leader ‘will not be able to give Alberta everything it wants’: political scientist

  The new leader of the Conservative Party of Canada will face a number of challenges, including in the party's long-time stronghold -- Alberta.

  Politics

  Aug 22, 2020
  
• New Brunswick aims to increase number of newcomers within five years

  New Brunswick's provincial government is working to attract and retain more newcomers.

  Politics

  Sep 20, 2019
  
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• ‘They don’t have to do a lot to do well’: expert on Saskatchewan government

  The New Democrats have said they will continue to press the Saskatchewan Party government on how it handled several contentious developments, including plans for Brandt Industries to move into Regina's Wascana Centre.

  Canada

  Mar 3, 2019
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• Warning of Winnipeg property tax hike could be a tactic, say experts

  Winnipeg Mayor Brian Bowman will table his budget Friday with taxpayers already bracing for a major hike, but experts say hints of an increase may have been a tactic to soften the blow.

  Economy

  Feb 28, 2019
• Why Alberta doesn’t get equalization payments

  For politicians, invoking equalization is a surefire way to garner points with voters. Anger boiled over again when the federal government extended the current program for another five years. But is it fair to say Alberta is handed a raw deal when it comes to equalization? A University of Alberta political scientist helps us sort it out.

  Politics

  Jul 5, 2018
• Saskatchewan byelection will be a ‘big test,’ political scientist says

  A University of Saskatchewan political studies professor says 2017's provincial byelection could shape the NDP's future.

  Politics

  Jan 24, 2017
• American women should be ‘very worried’ over Trump win: Halifax professor

  A women's studies professor at Mount Saint Vincent University said she is worried about the possible implications to women's rights as a result of Donald Trump's presidential win.

  Politics

  Nov 9, 2016
• Renowned Toronto political scientist Stephen Clarkson dies in Germany at age 78

  Renowned Canadian political scientist Stephen Clarkson, a leading historian and academic authority on North American relations, has died.

  Education

  Feb 29, 2016
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• Norwegian mass killer Breivik gets admitted to University of Oslo

  The University of Oslo says convicted mass killer Anders Behring Breivik has been admitted to its political science program, adding the 36-year-old right-wing extremist would remain in his cell to study.

  World

  Jul 17, 2015