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.
How a multitude of Harry headlines helped propel Spare to early sales success
The themes that Harry and Meghan have shared in their podcast, Netflix series and best-selling memoir, Spare, parallel issues of interest to today's readers, such as self-help and speaking one's truth, Professor Matthew Bucemi tells CBC.
The inevitable risks of building on beachfronts and wetlands
Why is watershed management important? The deadly storm surge and damages caused by Hurricane Ian and Hurricane Fiona are evidence of its importance, notes disaster and emergency management expert, Professor Alex Venzia.
Can Protest Lead to Change for Women in Iran?
Women took to the streets across Iran this October after the tragic death of Mahsa Amini. Professor Emerita Haideh Moghissi and a panel of experts join The Agenda to discuss what’s next for women in that country.
'It's just mind-blowing:' Experts baffled by Hockey Canada's scandal response
“It’s implausible to see that the best interests of the organization are served by continuing a scorched-earth, entrenchment policy,” says Professor Richard Leblanc, weighing in on the Hockey Canada scandal.
'To matter in a community means you're represented': Newmarket inclusion advocate seeks diversity on next council
In an interview with the Toronto Star, Professor Maggie Quirt applauds steps Newmarket has taken to embrace diversity and inclusion, adding there are benefits to having councillors of different cultural, gender and abilities backgrounds.
When is it OK to block on Twitter? York Region politicians reject social media rules
Are Twitter and Facebook our modern-day town hall? As social media becomes the primary way the public connects with elected officials, Professor Natasha Tusikov discusses the pitfalls of seeing the online space as a virtual public square.
Could there be life out there? Thoughts for stargazing on a summer night
Last month, NASA released images that gave us our deepest look yet into our universe, sparking questions about whether there could be life out there. Despite our curiosity, we haven’t thought through “the consequences for that other life,” notes anthropologist Professor Kathryn Denning.
6 ways Canadians can prepare for the upcoming recession
Although it certainly feels like it, we aren't in a recession just yet. Economics Professor George Georgopoulos shares six tips to prepare for a recession in his latest for The Conversation.
Provinces need to have a plan for health-care funding — or they shouldn’t get the money
“Every day brings fresh evidence of profound mismanagement in health care,” explains Professor Pat Armstrong. She and her co-authors explain why it’s not enough to just give money, there needs to be accountability and a plan.
Will Ontario's right to disconnect law actually help improve work-life balance?
Ontario's new right to disconnect policy has created buzz about its potential to help workers achieve more work-life balance, but experts like Professor David Doorey argue that the policy is misleading as it doesn't creative any new rights for people.