Hot Topic: Paul Martin’s new cabinet
York U. experts available to analyze the choices
TORONTO, July 20, 2004 -- Paul Martin has announced the make-up of the cabinet that will guide the Liberals through the period of minority government. York University experts can offer commentary on his choices and what signals they send about the policies and priorities Canadians can expect in the months ahead.
Daniel Drache, professor of political science and associate director of the Robarts Centre for Canadian Studies at York, can comment on the new cabinet and the choices ahead for Paul Martin’s minority government. He can be reached at 416-450-0100, 416-736-5415 or drache@yorku.ca.
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 506-532-6789, 416-736-2100, ext. 66462 or jlaxer@yorku.ca.
Greg Albo, professor of political science, can offer commentary on employment, labour relations, public policy, the Canadian economy and the role of the Left in Canadian politics. He can be reached at 416-736-5265 ext. 2255, 416-516-4875 or albo@yorku.ca.
David DeWitt – Director York University's Centre for International and Security Studies, can comment on how the choices will affect Canadian foreign, defence and security policy, especially regarding the Middle East, 416-736-2100 x 46011 or bdewitt@yorku.ca.
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Nancy White Director, Media Relations York University 416-736-2100, ext. 55603 |
David Fuller Media Relations York University 416-736-2100, ext. 22091 |
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