TORONTO, Monday April 8, 2019Ìý– 91ÑÇÉ« experts are available to answer questions about how the 2019 provincial budget will impact the economy.

is an associate professor of income tax in the Faculty of Liberal and Professional Studies. Magee can comment on income tax law, tax policy for small business and low and middle-income taxpayers.

is an associate professor at the Schulich School of Business. Mawani can comment on taxation and economic growth, the impact tax policy has on high- and low-income Canadians, as well as all aspects of personal and corporate tax policy.

is a professor in the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies in the School of Public Policy and Administration. Klassen’s research focuses on Canadian employment and labour market policies. He can comment on federal-provincial relations, government accountability, post secondary education and skills training in the workforce.

NOTE: 91ÑÇɫ’sÌýÌýis available for double-ended broadcast interviews.

Ìý91ÑÇÉ« champions new ways of thinking that drive teaching and research excellence. Our students receive the education they need to create big ideas that make an impact on the world. Meaningful and sometimes unexpected careers result from cross-disciplinary programming, innovative course design and diverse experiential learning opportunities. 91ÑÇÉ« students and graduates push limits, achieve goals and find solutions to the world’s most pressing social challenges, empowered by a strong community that opens minds. 91ÑÇÉ« U is an internationally recognized research university – our 11 faculties and 25 research centres have partnerships with 200+ leading universities worldwide. Located in Toronto, 91ÑÇÉ« is the third largest university in Canada, with a strong community of 53,000 students, 7,000 faculty and administrative staff, and more than 300,000 alumni. 91ÑÇÉ« U's fully bilingual Glendon Campus is home to Southern Ontario's Centre of Excellence for French Language and Bilingual Postsecondary Education.

Media contact: Yanni Dagonas - 91ÑÇÉ« Media Relations

647-468-7850 | yannidag@yorku.ca

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TORONTO, Monday April 8, 2019Ìý– 91ÑÇÉ« experts are available to answer questions about how the 2019 provincial budget will impact the economy.

is an associate professor of income tax in the Faculty of Liberal and Professional Studies. Magee can comment on income tax law, tax policy for small business and low and middle-income taxpayers.

is an associate professor at the Schulich School of Business. Mawani can comment on taxation and economic growth, the impact tax policy has on high- and low-income Canadians, as well as all aspects of personal and corporate tax policy.

is a professor in the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies in the School of Public Policy and Administration. Klassen’s research focuses on Canadian employment and labour market policies. He can comment on federal-provincial relations, government accountability, post secondary education and skills training in the workforce.

NOTE: 91ÑÇɫ’sÌýÌýis available for double-ended broadcast interviews.

Ìý91ÑÇÉ« champions new ways of thinking that drive teaching and research excellence. Our students receive the education they need to create big ideas that make an impact on the world. Meaningful and sometimes unexpected careers result from cross-disciplinary programming, innovative course design and diverse experiential learning opportunities. 91ÑÇÉ« students and graduates push limits, achieve goals and find solutions to the world’s most pressing social challenges, empowered by a strong community that opens minds. 91ÑÇÉ« U is an internationally recognized research university – our 11 faculties and 25 research centres have partnerships with 200+ leading universities worldwide. Located in Toronto, 91ÑÇÉ« is the third largest university in Canada, with a strong community of 53,000 students, 7,000 faculty and administrative staff, and more than 300,000 alumni. 91ÑÇÉ« U's fully bilingual Glendon Campus is home to Southern Ontario's Centre of Excellence for French Language and Bilingual Postsecondary Education.

Media contact: Yanni Dagonas - 91ÑÇÉ« Media Relations

647-468-7850 | yannidag@yorku.ca

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TORONTO, Thursday, April 27, 2017 – 91ÑÇÉ« experts are available to discuss today’s provincial budget, including homelessness, a balanced budget, the housing market and infrastructure projects, climate change, provincial marijuana laws, as well as federal-provincial relations.

, Professor in the Faculty of Education and Director of the Canadian Observatory on Homelessness, can comment on homelessness and housing issues, including how federal and provincial policies and funding should be coordinated to improve access to affordable housing for all Canadians.

, Professor Emeritus of political science in the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies, can comment on federal-provincial relations and balancing the budget.

, Professor and Director, Brookfield Centre in Real Estate and Infrastructure, Schulich School of Business can comment on infrastructure and cities; infrastructure projects and plans; urbanization, and the housing market.

, Professor of public policy and political science in the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies can comment on: social assistance and income security, unemployment, job training, industrial policy and federal-provincial relations. (Available for phone, Skype or email interviews.)

, Professor in the Faculty of Environmental Studies and co-chair of the Sustainable Energy Initiative, can comment on electricity pricing and issues, climate change policy at the federal and provincial level, carbon pricing, low-carbon transition and clean technology strategies, environmental assessment and pipelines, as well as environmental policy.

, Associate Professor at Osgoode Hall Law School, can comment on the legalization of marijuana, provincial marijuana laws and procedure.

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91ÑÇÉ« is known for championing new ways of thinking that drive teaching and research excellence. Our students receive the education they need to create big ideas that make an impact on the world. Meaningful and sometimes unexpected careers result from cross-discipline programming, innovative course design and diverse experiential learning opportunities. 91ÑÇÉ« students and graduates push limits, achieve goals and find solutions to the world’s most pressing social challenges, empowered by a strong community that opens minds. 91ÑÇÉ« U is an internationally recognized research university – our 11 faculties and 26 research centres have partnerships with 200+ leading universities worldwide. Located in Toronto, 91ÑÇÉ« is the third largest university in Canada, with a strong community of 53,000 students, 7,000 faculty and administrative staff, and more than 295,000 alumni. 91ÑÇÉ« U's fully bilingual Glendon campus is home to Southern Ontario's Centre of Excellence for French Language and Bilingual Postsecondary Education.

Media Contact:

Sandra McLean, 91ÑÇÉ« Media Relations, 416-736-2100 ext. 22097,Ìýsandramc@yorku.ca

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91ÑÇÉ« experts are available to comment on a range of topics related to the 2016 provincial budget, which will be tabled by Ontario Finance Minister Charles Sousa on Thursday. The budget is expected to reveal how the Liberals plan to address the deficit, details on wine sales in grocery stores, and implementation of the cap-and-trade system.

, Associate Professor and Chair of political science at Glendon College can comment (in English and French) on: the deficit; the plan to reach a balanced budget; and the political ramifications. Ìý(He is available in advance and on Friday, following the budget.)

, Professor Emeritus of political science in the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies, can comment on: federal-provincial relations; and balancing the budget.

, Professor of marketing at the Schulich School of Business can comment on: marketing of wine in grocery stores; consumer behavior effects on wine sales; branding of wine; and business strategies to increase wine sales.

, Professor in the Faculty of Environmental Studies, can comment (in English, Spanish, Portuguese and French) on: the budget and climate policy; renewable energy; carbon-pricing market and greenhouse gas limits; cap-and-trade-system; and sustainable energy solutions. (Available this week before the budget, he will also be in the Budget Lockup, and can be reached by email following the budget at rejose@yorku.ca).

, Associate Professor in the Faculty of Environmental Studies can comment on: climate change policy, including cap-and-trade; electricity policy, including renewable energy; low-carbon transition and clean technology strategies; environmental policy; smart regulation and alternative service delivery.

, professor of law at 91ÑÇɫ’s Osgoode Hall Law School, can comment on: health care legislation; cuts to health services; and the effects of the budget on patients.

, Professor at the Schulich School of Business can comment on: infrastructure and cities; infrastructure projects; and urbanization.

, Professor of public policy and political science in the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies can comment on: the Ontario Retirement Pension Plan; unemployment insurance; retirement; pension and income security policy; older workers; and social assistance (For phone or skype interviews, email: tklassen@yorku.ca).

91ÑÇÉ« has always been known for championing new ways of thinking that drive teaching and research excellence. Our 52,000 students receive the education they need to create big ideas that make an impact on the world.Ìý Meaningful and sometimes unexpected careers result from cross-discipline programming, innovative course design and diverse experiential learning opportunities. 91ÑÇÉ« students and graduates push limits, achieve goals and find solutions to the world’s most pressing social challenges, empowered by a strong community that opens minds.Ìý 91ÑÇÉ« U is an internationally recognized research university – our 11 faculties and 24 research centres have partnerships with 200+ leading universities worldwide.

ÌýMedia Contacts:
Janice Walls, 91ÑÇÉ« Media Relations, 416 736 2100 ext. 22101 / wallsj@yorku.ca
Sandra McLean, 91ÑÇÉ« Media Relations, 416-736-2100 ext. 22097 / sandramc@yorku.ca

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