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Our faculty are thought leaders undertaking ground-breaking research around the most relevant issues facing humanity today. They are often asked to comment on issues impacting society and contribute to discussions on current events. Browse through recent media where LA&PS professors have been called upon for their expertise.

Public policy professor discusses Alberta politicians’ expense reports in CTV News 

Posted on 24 June 2026

A recent article in CTV News discusses a new round of expense reports released by Alberta politicians, disclosing spending on everything from hotel stays and steak dinners to minor purchases like chewing gum. Politicians are required to publicly share their quarterly expenses on legislative websites, as these expenses come out of taxpayers’ pockets. Ian Stedman, associate professor of Canadian public law and governance at 91ŃÇɫ’s School of Public Policy & Administration, was quoted in the article. He said that while most of […]

Equity Studies professor discusses history of bathhouse raids and gay activism in Toronto Today 

Posted on 24 June 2026

Tom Hooper, a professor in the Department of Equity Studies, discussed the history of the bathhouse raids, which led to the first Pride parade, in a recent Toronto Today article. On June 22, LGBTQ+ activists and historians gathered for the unveiling of a new plaque commemorating Toronto’s bathhouse raids. Protests surrounding the raids led to the city’s first-ever Pride parade.   […]

Public policy professor discusses new FOI system in Ontario in CBC article 

Posted on 24 June 2026

Premier Doug Ford has made changes to Ontario’s Freedom of Information (FOI) system, exempting the Premier, his cabinet and their staff are from FOI laws. He has defended the decision as being in line with what is done in the federal government, however many critics have raised concerns as requests for information about hospital deficits, flu briefings and airport records have been rejected.  Zachary Spicer, associate professor in […]

Public policy professor Zac Spicer quoted in the Calgary Herald 

Posted on 17 June 2026

Zac Spicer, an associate professor in the School of Public Policy & Administration, was quoted in the Calgary Herald. The RCMP are investigating a situation in Calgary in which a developer consultant allegedly offered illegal campaign donations in exchange for support on land-use decisions. This has led to Calgary Mayor Jeromy Farkas to discuss the need for a lobbyists registry to create greater transparency around lobbying activities. However, there are mixed opinions about whether a registry would help to help […]

Economics professor writes about the importance of social media regulation for climate agendas in Popular Resistance

Posted on 17 June 2026

Ricardo Grinspun, an associate professor in the Department of Economics, has written an article for Popular Resistance titled Regulating Social Media Is Climate Policy.   In the article, Grinspun discusses how social media platforms and AI are being used in tandem to spread misinformation about climate change. He believes that climate activists must include social media regulation in their policy agendas, since social media platforms profit by driving conspiracy theories and perpetuating misinformation related to climate […]

HRM professor shares how to update performance reviews to improve workplace performance 

Posted on 16 June 2026

A recent article in The Gleaner highlighted the Strategic Insights Seminar Series held in May by the Mona School of Business and Management (MSBM). The series brought together business leaders, HR professionals and public sec­tor prac­ti­tion­ers to explore ways to improve workplace performance. Marie- HĂ©lène Budworth, a professor in 91ŃÇɫ’s School of Human Resource Management and a keynote speaker at the conference, shared her research on performance reviews.   Bud­worth shared that tra­di­tional performance reviews are detrimental to employee-manager relationships as they undermine trust and create anxiety. She encourages a â€śfeedforward” approach, which promotes con­tinu­ous improve­ment. […]

HRM professor explores how parental leave can benefit men’s careers in The Conversation 

Posted on 16 June 2026

Anja Krstić, an assistant professor at the School of Human Resource Management, has co-authored an article in The Conversation discussing how men’s careers can benefit from taking parental leave. According to her research on communality – a set of traits that include warmth and sensitivity – Krstić explains that men who take parental leave benefit by being seen as more communal in a way that will enhance their leadership ability. This can increase their likelihood of obtaining management roles […]

Economics professor stresses importance of renewing CUSMA trade agreement in The Hamilton Spectator 

Posted on 16 June 2026

Fred Lazar, an associate professor of economics in LA&PS, has written an article piece in The Hamilton Spectator about the current state of affairs in international trade. The piece discusses the renewal of the CUSMA trade agreement, with Lazar noting that such agreements require compromise. He outlines what Canada needs to prioritize in its upcoming negotiations, as well as the demands the United States is likely to bring to the table. While no one party is likely to […]

Public policy professor quoted in CBC about Alberta Lobbyist’s Act 

Posted on 16 June 2026

Ian Stedman, an associate professor of Canadian public law and governance at 91ŃÇɫ’s School of Public Policy & Administration, was quoted in a recent CBC article on the review of Alberta Lobbyist’s Act, which is up for review after five years. Experts agree that the act is outdated and there are issues that must be addressed, including a lack of transparency about lobbying activities […]

CMDS professor shares concerns over tattle phones in schools in CTV News article 

Posted on 16 June 2026

A recent article in CTV News article discusses tattle phones â€“ imitation phones that give students a place to vent about issues. The phones allow students to air grievances by recording their complaints rather than speaking to teachers directly. These devices give students an opportunity to consider if their complaints are worthy of sharing with a teacher or if they can be resolved independently.   Several experts share their opinions about the pros and cons of tattle […]