political studies News Archive
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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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Faculty of Arts
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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Faculty of Arts
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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Faculty of Arts
Prof wins Seymour Martin Lipset Best Book Award
August 29, 2014 —
Grassroots Liberals: Organizing for Local and National Politics
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Faculty of Arts
Mind the cap
May 27, 2014 —
You have a love-hate relationship with your wireless provider. This may be why...
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Faculty of Arts
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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Faculty of Arts
Globe and Mail: With so many critics, how can the Fair Elections Act be fair?
March 14, 2014 —
It's by no means 'fair'