York U. experts ready to comment on federal election
TORONTO, May 26, 2004 -- Will Paul Martin’s Liberals weather the storm of recent controversies over the sponsorship scandal and be able to deliver their message to voters on plans for health care, education and cities? Will Stephen Harper succeed in challenging them with a new national Conservative party? Can Jack Layton lead the New Democrats to better fortune? York University experts are ready to comment on all of these questions and more as the 2004 federal election campaign progresses.
Members of the media are invited to contact York faculty and staff directly for comments or call the Media Relations Department for assistance at 416-736-2100 ext. 22091 or 22086.
PARTY STRATEGY, ADVERTISING, SPENDING, POLLS, STRATEGIC VOTING
Robert MacDermid, professor of political science, is a leading expert on election and party financing, voting behaviour, polling, and campaign strategies. He can be reached at 416-736-2100, ext. 77298, 705 357-2459 or by e-mail: rmacd@yorku.ca.
Patrick Monahan, dean of York University's Osgoode Hall Law School, is a leading expert on constitutional law, national unity, federalism, inter-governmental relations, the Supreme Court, Paul Martin and the Liberal Party, and Quebec. He can be reached at 416-736-5199, 416-580-1868 or pmonahan@yorku.ca.
Robert Drummond, professor of political science and dean of the Faculty of Arts, has extensive knowledge of Ontario politics and is a regular commentator on elections in Canada. He can be reached at 416-736-2100, ext. 22205, 416-494-3460 or robertd@yorku.ca.
Fred Fletcher, director of York's joint graduate program in Communication and Culture and a professor of political science, can comment on party advertising campaigns, election media coverage, third-party advertising and polling. He can be reached at 604-822-9792 or by e-mail, ffletch@yorku.ca
THE NDP, LABOUR, EMPLOYMENT
James Laxer, political science professor at York University's Atkinson Faculty of Liberal and Professional Studies, has written extensively about the political left in Canada. He can be reached at 416-736-2100, ext. 66462, 416-544-9941 or jlaxer@yorku.ca.
Greg Albo, professor of political science, can offer analysis on employment, labour relations, public policy, the Canadian economy, the role of the Left in Canadian politics, and the NDP's election campaign. Albo can be reached at 416-736-5265 ext. 88833, 416-516-4875 or albo@yorku.ca.
Barbara Cameron, professor with the School of Social Sciences and the School of Women’s Studies at Atkinson’s Faculty of Liberal and Professional Studies, specializes in women and public policy, the political economy of women's equality/inequality, labour market policy and precarious employment. She can be reached at 416-736-2100 ext. barbarac@yorku.ca
CANADA, QUEBEC & THE BLOC
Ken McRoberts, professor of political science and principal of York's Glendon College, is one of Canada's top experts on Quebec politics and the relationship between Quebec and the rest of Canada. McRoberts can do interviews in French and English. He can be reached at 416-487-6727, 416-483-0842 or kmcroberts@glendon.yorku.ca.
Daniel Salée, professor of political science and Chair of Quebec Studies at York’s Glendon College, can comment in French and English on Quebec politics and their impact on the federal election. He can be reached at 416-736-2100 ext. 88447 or salee@glendon.yorku.ca.
Marcel Martel, professor of history, can comment on 20th Century Canadian political history, particularly Quebec, and nationalism and identity. He can be reached at 416-961-0170 or mmartel@yorku.ca.
SPONSORSHIP SCANDAL, ETHICS IN CANADIAN POLITICS
David Shugarman, political science professor and director of York University's Centre for Practical Ethics, can discuss the Liberals’ response to the Auditor General's Report and the sponsorship issue. He can also comment on protest parties, movements and Western alienation. He can be reached at 416-736-2100, ext. 77083, 416-229-0595 or dshugar@yorku.ca.
Ian Greene, political science professor, can comment on Canadian attitudes toward ethical issues in politics. He can be reached at 416-736-2100, ext. 77055, 416-763-0766 or eigreene@yorku.ca.
HEALTHCARE
Barbara Beardwood, professor of social science, can comment on the Canadian health care profession and Canadian health policy and women’s health care. She can be reached at 416-736-2100 x 77823 or bbeardw@yorku.ca.
Joan Gilmour, professor of law at York’s Osgoode Hall Law School, can comment on health care legislation and reform and privatization of health services. She can be reached at 416-736-5561 or by jgilmour@yorku.ca.
Marcia Rioux – Chair of York’s School of Health Policy and Management and Director of the York Centre for Health Studies can comment on health care management, health care and human rights, and issues affecting persons with disabilities. She can be reached at 416-736-5941 or mrioux@yorku.ca.
Martin Thomas, professor of political science, can comment on health care funding and reproductive science and technology. He can be reached at 416-736-2100 ext. 77172 or androgyn@yorku.ca.
FUNDING FOR HIGHER EDUCATION, RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
Sheila Embleton, vice-president, academic of York University, can comment on federal funding for universities and the role universities play in helping Canada achieve its social, cultural and economic goals. She can be reached at 416-736-5280 or embleton@yorku.ca.
Paul Axelrod, dean of the Faculty of Education at York, can comment on federal support for education policies and public education in Canada. He can be reached at 416-736-5002 or paxelrod@edu.yorku.ca.
Stan Shapson, vice-president, research and innovation, can comment on federal initiatives to support university research and the role of research in the national economy. He can be reached at 416-736-5479 or sshapson@edu.yorku.ca.
CANADA’S FOREIGN POLICY, DEFENCE AND SECURITY, INTERNATIONAL AID
David DeWitt – Dirctor York University's Centre for International and Security Studies, can comment on Canadian foreign, defence and security policy, especially regarding the Middle East, 416-736-2100 x 46011 or bdewitt@yorku.ca.
Martin Shadwick, a defence analyst, can discuss a variety of issues in Canada's military which may surface in the election. Shadwick can be reached at 416-736-2100 ext. 40244, 416-494-5950 or shadwick@yorku.ca.
NEW DEAL FOR CITIES
Terry Fowler, professor emeritus of political science at York’s Glendon College, can comment on the ‘new deal’ for cities and federal support for transportation infrastructure. He can be reached at 416-736-2100 ext. 88323 or 416-651-9972.
Roger Keil, professor of environmental studies, can comment on urban issues and the need for Canada to support its cities. He can be reached at 416-691-8297 or rkeil@yorku.ca until June 7.
ENVIRONMENT, KYOTO ACCORD, AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Robert Macdonald, professor of environmental studies and associate dean of the Faculty of Environmental Studies, can comment on energy policy for sustainable development, energy conservation and renewable energy strategies and International development. He can be reached at (416)736-2100 x 22626 or robmac@yorku.ca.
Gerald Daly, professor in environmental studies, can comment on cities, housing, homelessness and social policy. He can be reached at 416-736-2100 ext. 22622 or gdaly@yorku.ca.
CULTURAL POLICY, CBC
Seth Feldman, Robarts Chair in Canadian Studies, film historian, media critic and broadcaster, can comment on Canadian arts and cultural policies, the CBC and media election coverage. He can be reached at 416-736-2100, ext. 77553, or sfeldman@yorku.ca.
Joanne Burgess, professor of Canadian Studies at York's Glendon College, can comment on cultural policy and contemporary Canadian issues. Burgess can be reached at (416)736-2100 ext. 88173, 416-445-4400 or joanneharrisburgess@home.com.
TAXES, DEBT and ECONOMIC POLICY
Daniel Drache, political scientist and associate director of York University's Robarts Centre for Canadian Studies, can comment on a wide range of issues, including Canada’s border with the United States and the need for a "made-in-Canada" security policy. He can be reached at: 416-736-5415, 416-450-0100 or drache@yorku.ca.
Bernie Wolf, economics professor at York's Schulich School of Business, can speak about economic issues including unemployment, Canada's employment potential, interest rates, debt, taxes, trade and NAFTA, and other issues related to monetary or trade policy. Wolf can be reached at 416-736-2100, ext. 77933, 416-223-2794 or bwolf@schulich.yorku.ca.
Neil Brooks, professor of law at York University's Osgoode Hall Law School, specializes in taxation and fiscal policy. He can be reached at: 416-736-5047, 905-880-4735 or nbrooks@yorku.ca.
Lisa Philips, professor of law at York University’s Osgoode Hall Law School, can comment on taxation, impact of tax policies on women and inequalities in Canada’s taxation policy. She can be reached at 416-736-5657 or lphilipps@osgoode.yorku.ca.
Jim Gillies, who served as a Conservative MP and finance critic under former Progressive Conservative Leader Robert Stanfield and Joe Clark, is a public policy professor specializing in business and government relations at York University's Schulich School of Business. He can be reached at: 416-736-2100, ext. 77901 or 905-881-5594.
James Savary, professor of economics at York's Glendon College, can comment on Canadian monetary policy, mergers of financial services providers and electronic banking issues. He can be reached at: 416-736-2100, ext. 88150, or 416-480-0601 or jsavary@glendon.yorku.ca.
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