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Our Experts in the Media

Our faculty are thought leaders undertaking ground-breaking research around the most relevant issues facing humanity today. They are often asked to comment on issues impacting society and contribute to discussions on current events. Browse through recent media where LA&PS professors have been called upon for their expertise.

Disaster & Emergency Management professor discusses 911 access in Whitehorse in CBC article 

Posted on 22 July 2026

Parts of the city of Whitehorse, Yukon do not have consistent phone service, leaving residents worried that they may be unable to call 911 in an emergency. Bell, the area’s service provider, has urged customers living in the area to keep their cell phone’s Wi-Fi up to date in case of emergency.  Jack Rozdilsky, associate professor of emergency management, disagrees with the advice. Rozdilsky says Whitehorse needs a proper 911 call […]

Disaster & Emergency Management professor comments on safety in article about managing wildfires in Toronto Star 

Posted on 21 July 2026

The wildfires in Northern Ontario demonstrate how climate change is making wildfires bigger, more intense and more frequent than in the past. Sometimes called megafires, they can create separate weather systems, such as high winds, thunderstorms and tornados, making it increasingly dangerous for firefighters.    Associate professor Eric Kennedy says experts take a strategic approach when dealing with fires of this scale because there is no completely safe way to fight them. When conditions become too […]

Disaster & Emergency Management professor discusses safety at outdoor festivals in CBC article

Posted on 21 July 2026

Jack Rozdilsky, associate professor in the Disaster & Emergency Management program in the School of Administrative Studies, was quoted in a CBC article discussing the recent shooting at the Salsa Festival on St. Clair. Two people were killed and several more were injured.   Rozdilsky said that in terms of safety, the location was not the issue, but rather gun violence more generally. He said that it’s difficult to enhance security […]

History professor’s research quoted in discussions about renaming of parkland area in Toronto Sun article 

Posted on 21 July 2026

Toronto will be renaming the Lower Don parkland system and trail (currently named Wonscotonach Parklands) using an Anishinaabemowin name which will be chosen by an Indigenous advisory group. Funding for this project will come from Parks and Recreation’s capital budget through its Indigenous place-keeping capital reserve.   Research conducted by Alan Corbiere, an associate professor in the Department of History, showed that the […]

Disaster & Emergency Management professor discusses protection against wildfire smoke on CTV News 

Posted on 16 July 2026

Associate professor Eric Kennedy shares insight on CTV News about the ways in which individuals can protect themselves and others from wildfire smoke-related issues. Kennedy provides examples of ways that people can adapt their plans for these conditions, such as wearing a mask, staying indoors whenever possible and using good-quality filters on air purifiers and air conditioners. He also explains how the government and communities can take action to provide good air quality indoors and mitigate […]

Professor from School of Administrative Studies quoted in Financial Post about CUSMA negotiations  

Posted on 14 July 2026

A recent article in the Financial Post looks at the upcoming review of the Canada–United States–Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) and at communities like Wallaceburg, Ontario, which experienced manufacturing and job losses following earlier free-trade agreements. U.S. demands mean that Canadians may deal with higher costs or other concession to maintain the benefits of free trade.  Richard Leblanc, professor in the School of Administrative Studies, says the U.S. could decide to come after Canada’s water energy, telecommunications and mineral markets, or remove environmental […]

Public Administration professor quoted in article about strong mayor power expansion in CBC

Posted on 14 July 2026

Premier Doug Ford’s recent expansion of strong mayor powers has been met with negative feedback. A consultation by Ontario civil servants revealed that many find it undemocratic and inappropriate for small municipalities. The strong powers give mayors more control over budgets, appointments, staffing and the ability to pass bylaws without consultation with a third party. While the powers were enacted as a solution to the housing crisis, critics feel they have created […]

SPPA professor quoted in CBC article about opposition to new Bill 100  

Posted on 6 July 2026

Doug Ford has created a new bill, Bill 100, which will appoint chairs to lead councils in the regional municipalities of Durham, Halton, Muskoka, Peel, Waterloo, York and Niagara, as well as the warden of Simcoe County. The Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), a group of 444 of Ontario’s municipalities, says the bill is undemocratic and needs to be reversed. The association worries Bill 100 will undermine […]

HRM professor discusses why older employees are valuable in Global News article

Posted on 6 July 2026

A recent article on the Global News website discusses how the average age of workers in Canada has risen over the past twenty-five years. There are several factors contributing to this, including a greater focus on career among women over 40, the increasing cost of living, and population decline, which is leading organizations to retain workers for longer. Durgu Biricik Gulseren, associate professor at the School of Human Resource Management, states that senior employees often have […]

Public policy professor discusses Alberta politicians’ expense reports in CTV News 

Posted on 24 June 2026

A recent article in CTV News discusses a new round of expense reports released by Alberta politicians, disclosing spending on everything from hotel stays and steak dinners to minor purchases like chewing gum. Politicians are required to publicly share their quarterly expenses on legislative websites, as these expenses come out of taxpayers’ pockets. Ian Stedman, associate professor of Canadian public law and governance at York’s School of Public Policy & Administration, was quoted in the article. He said that while most of […]