Parliament has been dissolved and a federal election will be held on Monday, April 28. The following University of Victoria experts are available to media for comment about the election and national issues affecting Canada:
Justin Leifso (Political Science) is an expert in Canadian politics and public policy. He explores the relationship between power, policy and politics in Canada. He is available to speak about the Canadian election and the current political landscape. (Contact: [email protected])
Ry Moran (Libraries) is an expert on truth and reconciliation in Canada and is the inaugural Associate University Librarian, Reconciliation at UVic. As the former director of statement gathering for the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC) and the founding director of the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation, Moran can discuss a range of topics including the Canadian Reconciliation Barometer. He is available on March 24 only. (Contact: [email protected])
Michael Prince (Human and Social Development) is a political scientist, social policy and public administration expert, and disability advocate. He can speak about the national campaigns, what the election means for BC and Vancouver Island ridings, televised leadership debates, policy platforms and Trump’s effect on the federal election. (Contact: [email protected])
Katya Rhodes (Public Administration, Institute for Integrated Energy Systems at UVic) is a climate policy expert investigating the issues of effective and acceptable pathways to reduce climate change. With respect to the Canadian election, she can discuss climate-related policies including carbon pricing, regulations and tariffs. (Contact: [email protected])
Justin Wiltshire (Economics) is an expert in labour market dynamics, housing prices and immigration. He is available to speak about the Canadian election and how it relates to the cost of living, job security and Canada’s economic prospects. (Contact: [email protected])
