A former White House staff member, the U.S. Consul general and University of British Columbia political science experts will discuss current and upcoming issues surrounding the upcoming U.S. election at a free public forum at Robson Square on Sunday, March 4.
A UBC expert will be available to comment on expected amendments to Canada’s Balanced Refugee Reform Act – likely announced tomorrow – which may have significant implications for refugee claimants seeking protection in this country. “Bill C-11 passed Parliament in 2010, but has not yet been implemented,” says UBC immigration law expert Catherine Dauvergne. “Changes [...]
With the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, approaching (Jan. 25-29) and another year of uncertainty expected in global financial markets, UBC experts are available to comment on international and national economic issues.
UBC’s Kin Lo is an expert on Games finances and budgeting.
UBC’s Paul Cubbon is an expert on sports marketing, advertising and branding.
UBC’s Tsur Somerville is an expert on housing markets, real estate, affordability and urban economics.
UBC’s Jim Rupert is an expert on doping and anti-doping efforts.
UBC’s Margo Fryer is an expert on Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. She leads the UBC Learning Exchange, which will place as many as 1,000 UBC community service learners and volunteers in schools and non-profits around the Games.
UBC’s Michael Byers is an expert on Games security, international law, global politics, human rights and civil liberties.
UBC’s Michael Krausz is an expert on mental illness and drug addiction in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside.
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