Western University has experts available on a range of topics including election interference, wildfires, and more.
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Expert available to discuss potential WestJet pilot strike and its impact
WestJet pilots have officially issued a 72-hour strike notice, meaning Canadians could be facing travel disruptions just ahead of the long weekend. Western University professor Geraint Harvey is an expert on labour relations in commercial aviation and is available to...
Exploring harm and the effectiveness of safeguarding in para sport
Conversations about safe sport and the treatment of athletes in Canada have been widespread during the past several months. While these conversations are necessary, Western University researchers say they’ve largely missed the challenges of an entire group of athletes...
Experts available to speak on the impacts of wildfires in Canada
Wildfire season in Canada began early and has been catastrophic with roughly 80 wildfires burning in Alberta, 24 of which are deemed out of control. Western University has the following experts available to media to comment on the impact of wildfires. David Goldblum...
Experts available ahead of King Charles’ coronation
Western University has the following experts available to speak on a range of topics in the lead up to the coronation of King Charles III. History Michael Dove Assistant Professor, Department of History Areas of expertise: Public history, Canadian history and social...
Western University experts available to comment on Biden re-election, Keira’s Law, the federal public service workers’ strike, election interference, and Twitter and the media
Biden seeking re-election On Tuesday, U.S. President Joe Biden formally announced he is running for re-election in 2024. Matt Lebo Professor, Department of Political Science Areas of expertise: The presidency and presidential elections, congressional elections,...
Expert available to discuss the implications of election interference and trust in elections
As the federal government probes alleged foreign interference in Canadian elections, Western University political science expert Laura Stephenson is available to media for comment and says much of the discussion so far has been broken into partisan camps Stephenson is...
Experts available to speak on interest rates, financial stress, inflation and financial systems
A recent Angus Reid Institute survey found one in three Canadians say they are struggling financially. Western University has the following experts available to discuss financial stress, inflation, housing markets, financial institutions and personal finances:...
Western-led partnership releases tool kits to help communities welcome immigrants
Partnership aims to assess communities’ readiness to support immigrants in being successful
Experts available to speak on Federal and Provincial budget season
Experts available on green economy, cross-border trade and President Biden’s visit to Canada
Experts available to speak on the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and its impact for Canada
Western University has the following experts available to media to contextualize the failure of Silicon Valley Bank and how it is affecting markets and financial institutions in Canada and around the world. Daniel Brou Associate Professor, DAN Department of Management...
Western researchers call for better physician licensing system to address medical care in Space
The rules on who can provide health care in Space are complex