Canada's 45th federal election
Members of the media may directly contact the following experts on this topic:
Politics
André Lecours(English and French)
Full Professor, School of Political Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences
[email protected]
Professor Lecours’ research and expertise includes Canadian and Quebec politics, federalism and nationalism.
“Mark Carney is bright guy but is untested as a politician. Does he have the communication and debating skills (including in French) to hold his own against Pierre Poilievre and Yves-François Blanchet. There is some upside but also potential for major disappointment."
Efe Peker (English and French)
Associate Professor, School of Sociological and Anthropological Studies and School of Political Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences
[email protected]
Professor Peker's research focuses on populism and nationalism in North America and Europe. He can examine how Carney's arrival comes at a time of increased nationalism/populism within Canada since Donald Trump's return and the implications Trump’s threats to Canada’s sovereignty and how that might shape the campaign.
Luc Turgeon (English and French)
Full Professor, School of Political Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences
[email protected]
Professor Turgeon’s research and expertise includes Canadian and Quebec politics, federalism and nationalism.
Tax plans and economic visions
Vern Krishna (English only)
Full Professor, Faculty of Law - Common Law Section
[email protected]
- Canadian tax law
- Business policy and law
- Corporate finance
- Internet law
Isabelle Salle (English and French)
Canada Research Chair in Macroeconomics and Associate Professor, Department of Economics, Faculty of Social Sciences.
[email protected]
Professor Salle has extensive research and policy experience in monetary policy, central bank communication and inflation dynamics.
David Gray (English and French)
Full Professor, Department of Economics, Faculty of Social Sciences
[email protected]
Professor Gray's research interests include the fields of labor economics and labor market policy. He can provide analysis of the parties' economic platforms and promises.
Gordon Betcherman (English only)
Emeritus Professor, International Development and Global Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences
[email protected]
- Labour Economics (including jobs and unemployment)
- National economy
- Social Policy (including employment insurance)
- Political economy
- Trade
Security & intelligence
Michelle Tessier (English and French)
Senior Fellow, Graduate School of Public and International Affairs, Faculty of Social Sciences
[email protected]
Ms. Tessier is a former Deputy Director Operations of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) responsible for the overall management of Service operations, intelligence, security screening and governance. Her expertise lies in intelligence and national security, including foreign interference.
Peter Jones (English and French)
Associate Professor, Graduate School of Public and International Affairs, Faculty of Social Sciences
[email protected]
Professor Jones formerly held positions related to international affairs and security at the Department of Foreign Affairs, the Privy Council Office, and the Department of Defence.
Florian Martin-Bariteau (English and French)
Associate Professor, Faculty of Law - Common Law Section, University Research Chair in Technology and Society, Director of AI + Society Initiative and the Centre for Law, Technology and Society.
[email protected]
Professor Martin-Bariteau is co-author on a recently published global policy brief to provide policymakers with actionable globally-oriented policy guidance on the impact of AI on democracy and electoral integrity. He can discuss:
- AI policy
- Platform governance and online harms
- Privacy protection
Elizabeth Dubois (English only)
Associate Professor, Department of Communication, Faculty of Arts and University Research Chair in Politics, Communication and Technology.
[email protected]
Dr. Elizabeth Dubois’ work examines political uses of digital media, including media manipulation, citizen engagement, and AI. She can speak about:
- Foreign interferences campaigns online
- Disinformation
- The role of social media platforms and tech companies in the election
- Generative AI in the election
- Social media and use of social media influencers in election campaigns
- Astroturfing