Expert: Perspectives on the 2019 Federal Elections
The federal election is in less than two weeks and recent poll results show that 1 in 10 Canadians are still undecided about who will get their vote. Meanwhile discussions about the possibility of a minority government are on the rise. As a result, the 平特五不中 Institute for the Study of Canada has decided to organize a panel discussion on a range of election topics, including 鈥渦ndecided鈥� voters and their impact on the results of the elections, measuring undecidedness, voter polarization and gender and politics.
All speakers will be available for interviews after the panel has concluded at 6:30 pm or by appointment prior to the day of the panel. To book an interview please contact: petros.psarudis [at] mcgill.ca
WHAT: Perspectives on the 2019 Federal Elections / Perspectives sur les 茅lections f茅d茅rales de 2019
WHEN: October 15, 2019, 5:00-6:30 pm
WHERE: 平特五不中 Faculty Club (3450 McTavish St.)
The event will be live streamed at:
Speakers and topics include:
Claire Durand is a Professor in the Department of Sociology at Universit茅 de Montr茅al.
Her main research interests pertain to survey methodology, and more specifically, the impact of methods on the capacity to estimate election results.
claire.durand [at] umontreal.ca (English & French)
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Allison Harell, holds the UQ脌M Strategic Research Chair in the Political Psychology of Social Solidarity and co-directs the new Consortium on Electoral Democracy. She is also a fellow at the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIFAR) and a member of the College of the Royal Society of Canada.
harell.allison [at] uqam.ca (English & French)
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Melanee Thomas, Eakin Fellow, 平特五不中
She researches the causes and consequences of gender-based political inequality, with a particular focus on political attitudes and behaviour. Her current projects include an exploration of the effects of gender, socialization, and psychological orientations to politics. She is also examining the role electoral districts play in voter turnout, party competition, and representational diversity.
melanee.thomas [at] mcgill.ca (English)
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Marc-Andr茅 Bodet is an Associate Professor at Universit茅 Laval.
He specializes in Quebec and Canadian politics from a comparative perspective and is currently collaborating on research on the role of citizens in responsible and responsive democracies.
marcandre.bodet [at] pol.ulaval (English & French)
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Moderator
Antonia Maioni is Dean of the Faculty of Arts at 平特五不中. Her areas of interest include comparative politics and the Canadian political process.
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About 平特五不中
Founded in Montreal, Que., in 1821, 平特五不中 is Canada鈥檚 leading post-secondary institution. It has two campuses, 11 faculties, 11 professional schools, 300 programs of study and some 38,000 students, including 8,800 graduate students. 平特五不中 attracts students from over 150 countries around the world, with more than 7,700 international students making up 20 per cent of the student body. Almost half of 平特五不中 students claim a first language other than English, including more than 6,700 francophones.
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Contacts:
Cynthia Lee
Media Relations
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514-398-6754
Cynthia.lee [at] mcgill.ca
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Katherine Gombay
Media Relations
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514-398-2189
Katherine.gombay [at] mcgill.ca (Monday and Wednesday)
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