political studies News Archive
U of M students selected for national conference exploring options for Canada’s future
January 31, 2017 —
U of M students headed to Ottawa in February for a national gathering of experts and free thinkers to discuss the future of Canada and what it can become over the next 50 years
Faculty of Arts
33rd annual student-led conference a great success
January 28, 2017 —
The 33rd annual J.W. Dafoe Political Studies Students' Conference wrapped up this Friday, was extremely successful.
Canada in the World, at 150
January 24, 2017 —
The 33rd annual J. W. Dafoe Political Studies Students’ Conference will be held in the Great Hall of University College on the Fort Garry Campus from Jan. 25-27, 2017
CBC: Manitoba Opposition looking to take the ‘New’ out of ‘New Democratic Party’
January 24, 2017 —
Name change unlikely to sway voters, could alienate some longtime NDP supporters, prof Royce Koop says
Be prepared for change with Trump but hold to our Canadian values, says political scientist
January 19, 2017 —
Canadians shouldn’t panic after the installation of a Trump administration, says Christopher Adams
Indigenous U of M students chosen to represent federal ridings for Daughters of the Vote
January 5, 2017 —
The conference is a national historic initiative that will mark the 100th anniversary of women’s formal political engagement in Canada
Op-ed: What can possibly explain our failure to address child poverty?
December 5, 2016 —
'If governments are serious about addressing child poverty, they must combine jobs policies with effective redistribution programs aimed directly at children.'
Op-ed: Why Philpott’s spending matters
August 26, 2016 —
We should not underestimate the extent to which it affects our perceptions of Canadian democracy
Op-ed: Senate obstruction makes for healthy democracy
July 5, 2016 —
Perhaps it’s time for Canadians to consider the virtues of gridlock and the checks it necessarily imposes on governments
Free Press: Province, city not interested in changing generous MTS tax break
May 27, 2016 —
Paul Thomas, professor emeritus of political studies, interviewed