On Nov. 8, Americans head to the polls for the midterm elections to decide which party controls the House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate, which together form the legislative branch of the U.S. government. Matthew Lebo, a Western University expert in American...
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Western University experts available to discuss latest data release from 2021 Census
On October 26, Statistics Canada will release the latest data from the 2021 Census. Wednesday’s release will focus on citizenship and immigration in Canada, ethnocultural and religious populations, and mobility and migration. The following experts are available to...
Western University experts available to comment on drone attacks in Ukraine, municipal elections, and inflation numbers
Russian drone attacks in Ukraine Marta Dyczok Associate Professor, Department of Political Science; producer of Ukraine Calling on Public Radio Ukraine Areas of Expertise: War in Ukraine, Ukrainian history and politics, mass media, migration, post-communism. Valerie...
Experts available to speak on the Public Order Emergency Commission
Public hearings begin Thursday on the Federal Government’s use of the Emergencies Act during the Freedom Convoy protests. Western University has the following experts available to speak on the Public Order Emergency Commission: Howard Ramos Professor and Chair of the...
Western University experts available to comment on elections in Quebec, Brazil, and U.S. midterms
Quebec Provincial Election Evelyne Brie Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science Areas of Expertise: Quebec politics, public opinion, electoral behaviour and statistical methods *Interviews can be conducted in both English and French Brazilian Election...
Experts available to comment on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
In 2021, the Government of Canada designated September 30 as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in direct response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Call to Action #80. Western University has the following experts available to speak on topics...
Western expert available to comment on flooding in Pakistan
Flooding in Pakistan continues to ravage the country leaving millions displaced from their homes and many dead. In some areas it is expected to take several months to dry out. Civil and Environmental Engineering professor emeritus Slobodan Simonovic shares his...
Expert available to comment on NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART)
After nearly a year since its launch last November, NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) will make contact with the Dimorphos asteroid Monday evening. The spacecraft is expected to directly hit the double asteroid system to test whether it is possible to...
Experts available to comment on fall municipal elections
As municipal elections heat up across Ontario, Western University has the following experts available to discuss the elections and special topics related to local politics: Political Science Martin Horak Associate Professor, Department of Political Science, Associate...
Experts available to speak on National Dental Care Program
This week the federal government announced the first details of the planned National Dental Care Program. Western University has the following experts from the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry available to speak on the program: Dr. Carlos Quiñonez Vice Dean...
Experts available to comment on the passing of Queen Elizabeth II
With the news that Queen Elizabeth II has passed away Western University has the following experts available to speak on a range of topics including her legacy, the political ramifications, and the impact of her reign. Sam Routley PhD Candidate, Department of...
Experts available to comment on topics related to back to school
Next week thousands of students across Ontario will head back to school, a time that can be both exciting and challenging for many families. Western University has the following experts available to comment on topics related to the transition back to school. Barbara...