A BC provincial election will be held on Saturday, Oct. 24. The following University of Victoria (UVic) experts are available to media for comment about the BC election and issues affecting BC.
Davina Bhandar (Gender Studies) is an expert in the intersecting fields of critical race theory, anti-colonialism, abolition and feminist studies. She can discuss democracy, freedom, citizenship, sovereignty and borders. Email: [email protected]
Jason Colby (History) is an environmental historian and expert in US international relations. He is available to discuss diplomatic and trade relations with the US. Email: [email protected]
Justin Leifso (Political Science) is an expert in Canadian politics. He explores the relationship between power, policy and politics in Canada. He is available to speak about the BC election and the current political landscape in the province. Email: [email protected]
James Lawson (Political Science) is an expert on political topics concerning the environment, forest and energy issues, and democratic responses to environmental and political crisis. Email: [email protected]
Katya Rhodes (Public Administration, Institute for Integrated Energy Systems at UVic) is an energy policy expert who studies effective and acceptable pathways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. She can comment on energy projects, climate policies, and climate disinformation. Email: [email protected]
Kim Speers (Public Administration) is focused on provincial and municipal politics and administration, communication and engagement, accountability frameworks, change management, service quality, and strategic planning in government. She can comment on political parties, political strategies and tactics, gender representation of candidates, and electoral behaviour with a focus on providing region-specific analysis for BC. Email: [email protected]
Jeremy Webber (emeritus, Law) has written widely in legal theory, constitutional theory, Indigenous rights, federalism, cultural diversity and constitutional law in Canada. Email: [email protected]
Justin Wiltshire (Economics) is an expert in labour-market conditions, housing prices, migration and how government intervention relates to economic policies. He is available to speak about the BC election and how it relates to housing affordability. Email: [email protected]
