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Steve Lecce answers questions during the political studies lecture series

Faculty of Arts

Real world problems and political studies

February 6, 2017 — 
The political studies department has launched a new initiative aimed at members of the campus community

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(L-R) U of M students Samantha Blatz and Allison Kilgour.

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

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"The State of Canada’s Multiculturalism" panel

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.

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Canadian Flag

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

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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

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Canadian and U.S. flag image from Photo Phiend/Flickr.

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

Canada's parliament building

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

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Canadian money //Photo: KMR Photography,flickr

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.'

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House of commons

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

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Senate chambers

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

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