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Politics professor discusses how Canada ministers are rebuilding relations with China

Posted on 2 June 2026

Gregory Chin, an associate professor in the Department of Politics, contributed to an article in CGTN discussing Chinese Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi’s visit to Canada. It was Yi’s first visit in 10 years. During the visit, Yi met with Canada’s Foreign Minister Anita Anand and Prime Minister Mark Carney. Their discussions focused on strengthening the Canada-China Strategic Partnership. Chin said the meeting created an opportunity to […]

Public policy professor quoted in CTV about mayoral ad controversy

Posted on 29 May 2026

Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe has been criticized for an advertisement that appeared in the community newspaper The Oscar on May 5. Ottawa prohibits the use of the city’s resources to be used to produce advertisements for election-related purposes. However, the Mayor’s Office has defended the ad, saying it’s routine communication. Ian Stedman, associate professor of Canadian public law and governance at 91��ɫ’s School of […]

Professor of Indigenous history describes importance of sacred treaty items returned to Anishinaabe care

Posted on 29 May 2026

First Nation leaders, Knowledge Keepers, Elders and representatives from across the Robinson Huron Treaty territory gathered came together for the Manitoulin Treaty and Knowledge Gathering on May 19 to 21, a three-day event. Alan Corbiere, associate professor in the Department of History at 91��ɫ and Canada Research Chair in Indigenous History of North America, commented on the importance of the ceremony and the return of the […]

Department of History researcher debuts podcast about global Portuguese diaspora

Posted on 29 May 2026

Anthropologist Miguel Moniz and LA&PS historian Gilberto Fernandes have launched a new English-language podcast about Portuguese identity entitled Home is the Journey. The podcast aims to unveil complex issues affecting Portuguese people around the world, and will feature conversations on topics such as social justice, queer identities and historical events like Portugal's Revolution. Fernandes explains that they aim to create unique insights into the […]

Sociology professor discusses ebola research project in CTV interview

Posted on 28 May 2026

Professor Harris Ali, a professor in the Department of Sociology, was interviewed on CTV News about his research about ebola. In the interview, Ali discusses unique aspects of the disease’s current outbreak and the political and social factors that are shaping responses. He talks about how conspiracy theories can prevent effective responses, how political decisions can affect funding and the parallels between disease responses in Africa versus Canada. Ali teaches courses […]

Public policy professor discusses public servants and side gigs in the Hamilton Spectator

Posted on 28 May 2026

Hamilton's general manager of planning and economic development has been placed on leave after it was discovered he has been moonlighting as a consultant in his own firm. Zachary Spicer, an associate professor in the School of Public Policy & Administration, weighed in, saying that it has become increasingly common for public servants to have side gigs, as senior-level salaries are no longer on […]

Public policy professor quoted in Toronto Sun article on campaign signage

Posted on 28 May 2026

Ian Stedman, associate professor in the School of Public Policy, contributed his thoughts to an article in the Toronto Sun about politicians in Toronto who put up unofficial signage to promote themselves, also known as “shadow campaigning.” Stedman says that the lack of rules has normalized the practice and explained why incumbent candidates might use the tactic to promote themselves. Stedman holds a PhD in law from Osgoode Hall Law School. […]

LA&PS philosophy professor discusses the importance of recognizing animal sentience in a Canadian Affairs article

Posted on 28 May 2026

Kristin Andrews, a professor in the Department of Philosophy at 91��ɫ who specializes in animal ethics, was quoted in a recent article in Canadian Affairs. The article discusses a recent petition urging parliament to recognize that animals are sentient beings, rather than merely property. Andrews discusses what sentience means, how this applies to animal rights and how […]

Why a union drive at Toronto city hall has turned nasty - and why the election might end up deciding its fate

Posted on 28 May 2026

Carlo Fanelli, an associate professor of global work and labour studies and Chair in the Department of Social Science, was featured in the Toronto Star, offering insight into the unusually complex union drive unfolding at Toronto City Hall. He explains that disputes over who the true employer is, who belongs in the bargaining unit, and the nature […]

What Trump and Xi are looking to get out of this week's summit in Beijing

Posted on 20 May 2026

Department of Politics prof quoted in CBC on Trump’s recent visit to China Gregory Chin, associate professor of political economy in the Department of Politics, was recently quoted in a CBC article examining U.S. President Donald Trump’s high-stakes visit to Beijing. The piece explores the face-to-face meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping against a backdrop of global tension and shifting power, […]