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What have we learned about war?

November 28, 2014 — 
On Wednesday night, Visionary Conversations delved into the topic of conflict and warfare

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Cartoon versions of mayoral candidates play tug-of-war on a rope that is shaped like a bell curve

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Winnipeg’s mayoral race, how the middle is being won and lost

October 13, 2014 — 
Past behaviour, Dr. Phil teaches, is the best predictor of future behaviour. Not so in this race.

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a fake ballot that says VOTE on the top with options including Yes, No, Don't Know and Don't Care. A check mark is next to Don't Care.

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Taking their vote for granted, idiocy

October 13, 2014 — 
Democracy is neither perfect nor all-wise, but it's the best system we have, so contribute.

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News Release: Trio inducted into Royal Society college

September 16, 2014 — 
The highest honour an academic can achieve

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Quebec looks to Scotland, but not really

September 15, 2014 — 
'What I find interesting and admirable is how straightforward the Scottish referendum question is compared to what Quebec put forward.'

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Prof wins Seymour Martin Lipset Best Book Award

August 29, 2014 — 
Grassroots Liberals: Organizing for Local and National Politics

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Mind the cap

May 27, 2014 — 
You have a love-hate relationship with your wireless provider. This may be why...

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Globe and Mail: Ottawa’s partisanship bill is uninformed and short-sighted

March 28, 2014 — 
Academics from across the country penned an op-ed about the government's Bill C-23, or, the "Fair Elections Act."

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The prospects for Senate reform, public seminar

March 18, 2014 — 
Public seminar on the recent proposals to change or even abolish the Canadian Senate

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Globe and Mail: With so many critics, how can the Fair Elections Act be fair?

March 14, 2014 — 
It's by no means 'fair'

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