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Politics professor quoted in CBC article about immigration control in Alberta

Posted on 21 September 2026

Albertans are heading to the polls on Oct. 19, with immigration emerging as a key topic of the election. In particular, the debate has focused on the amount of authority Alberta should have over immigration to the province. The article looks at the past, present and future of immigration in the province. Ethel Tungohan, an associate professor in the Department of Politics, was quoted in the CBC article. She says that despite ongoing questions around how involved the province should […]

Social Science professor co-writes article on Health Canada approval of digital contraceptive app in Policy Options

Posted on 21 September 2026

Natural Cycles, a fertility-tracking app recently approved by Health Canada, is the first app licensed for contraceptive use in Canada, as an alternative for those who do not want to use hormonal contraceptive methods. The app uses health data, such as basal body temperature and menstrual cycle information, processed through an algorithm, to estimate a user’s fertility window. Natasha Tusikov, an associate […]

Business professor discusses Lululemon Athletica Inc. governance hurdles in article in CTV

Posted on 21 September 2026

Lululemon Athletica Inc. has appointed a new CEO, hiring former Nike executive Heidi O’Neill following a series of public relations challenges that have weighed on the company’s stock performance. Richard Leblanc, a professor in the School of Administrative Studies, was featured in the CTV News article examining the leadership transition. Leblanc noted that revamping the reputation of the athleisure company will be a difficult task amid growing competition and the expectations of a diverse […]

Human Resource Management professor discusses how AI is increasing employee burnout in HR Reporter

Posted on 11 September 2026

A recent article in HR Reporter looks at a UK survey assessing the risk for burnout among HR professionals using AI. A recent Coder Guild survey found that 95% of HR leaders in the UK report rising workloads, and 91% say their responsibilities have expanded over the past year due to increases in AI workforce planning and training. The report also revealed that only 24% of organizations have a documented AI workforce strategy and that AI is causing […]

Politics professor discusses Doug Ford’s lack of transparency in City News interview

Posted on 11 September 2026

Ontario Premier Doug Ford was recently criticized for holding an event in Mississauga without informing reporters. During the event, Ford awarded $401 million to the city to offset reduced housing redevelopment charges. The event was streamed on the government’s website rather than broadcasted through media coverage. Politics professor Dennis Pilon discussed the issue in an interview with CityNews. He says Ford's decision not to invite the press to […]

Public policy professor discusses Ontario municipal election races in CP24

Posted on 8 September 2026

Zachary Spicer, associate professor in the School of Public Policy & Administration, was featured in a CP24 article about Ontario's upcoming municipal elections following the close of candidate nominations. Zachary Spicer says voter turnout in municipal elections can increase with a competitive mayoral election, and that the reverse is also true, with no challengers having fewer people show […]

Administrative Studies professor shares enduring business lessons from the Covid-19 pandemic in Forbes

Posted on 8 September 2026

Akolisa Ufodike, an associate professor in the School of Administrative Studies (SAS), has authored an article for Forbes about four key takeaways from the Covid-19 pandemic and why they still matter today. In the article, Ufodike identifies the four lessons that business leaders can learn from as: master the basics first, treat equity as infrastructure, measure output not visibility and map the supply chain early. He explains how the Covid-19 pandemic pushed businesses to understand the basics of running their companies effectively, to reflect on their purpose and […]

Professor discusses low candidacy for municipal elections in City News article

Posted on 8 September 2026

Zachary Spicer, associate professor in the School of Public Policy & Administration, was quoted in a CityNews article about municipal elections in Ontario. With many communities struggling to attract candidates and some facing vacant positions, local leaders have urged residents to run for office, emphasizing the important role municipal governments play in people's daily lives. Spicer explains that while many people […]

Disaster & Emergency Management professor quoted in article about Seattle festival shooting

Posted on 8 September 2026

An article in The Olympian discusses a recent shooting at Bite of Seattle, one of the city’s biggest summer events. Police had a smaller presence at this year’s festival compared to last year. Seattle’s leaders are looking at various factors connected to the shooting as part of a formal review of the incident. The reporting has revealed it is very difficult to estimate what an adequate number […]

Public policy professor comments on misconduct reporting at Global Affairs Canada in The Hill Times

Posted on 8 September 2026

An article in The Hill Times discusses how Global Affairs Canada (GAC) received more misconduct and wrongdoing complaints last year but did not follow up on the complaints with investigations. The GAC did not explain why when The Hill Times inquired. Ian Stedman, associate professor in the School of Public Policy & Administration, told the publication that fewer investigations do […]