YORK UNIVERSITY EXPERTS READY TO WEIGH IN ON THE FEDERAL ELECTION
TORONTO, April 25, 1997 -- With an election call expected to come this weekend, York University offers the following experts to speak about various aspects of the upcoming federal election campaign.
Greg Albo, professor of political science, can talk about jobs, employment policy, the NDP, and the role of the Left in Canadian politics. (416) 736-5265 ext. 88828 or at home at (416) 516-4875.
Sylvie Arend, professor of political science at Glendon College, York University, can talk about the redistribution of riding boundaries for this election, child poverty, women's issues, and issues around Quebec-Canada relations. She can do interviews in French. (416) 487-6735 ext. 88325 or at home at (416) 226-0297.
Isabella Bakker, professor of political science, can speak about women's issues and economic issues. (416) 736-2100 ext. 30166.
Neil Brooks, professor at Osgoode Hall Law School at York University, is an expert on taxation and the GST. (416) 736-5047 or at home at (905) 880-4735.
Seth Feldman, dean of the Faculty of Fine Arts, can speak about Canadian culture as it relates to the election. (416) 736-2100 ext. 33881.
Fred Fletcher, a professor of political science and mass communications, can speak on various political issues. He is particularly knowledgeable about election campaigns, campaign strategies, political advertising, and polling. (416) 736-2100 ext. 88819 or at home at (416) 932-8453.
Joanne Harris Burgess, professor of Canadian studies at Glendon College, York University, can speak about Canada-Quebec relations and youth unemployment. (416) 487-6704 or at home at (416) 445-4400.
Robert MacDermid, professor of political science, can talk about political parties, voting behaviour, polling, campaign strategies, and television advertising. (416) 736-5265 ext. 88832 or at home at (705) 357-2459.
Ken McRoberts, professor of political science, is one of Canada's top experts on Quebec politics and the relationship between Quebec and the rest of Canada. He can speak about national unity and questions related to the Quebec referendum. McRoberts has just published a new book titled Misconceiving Canada: The Struggle for National Unity (Oxford University Press: 1997), which examines the national unity debate over the past 40 years and the responses of the federal government to both Quebec referenda. McRoberts can do interviews in French. He can be reached at (416) 736-5265 ext. 22455 or at home at (416) 483-0842.
Patrick Monahan, law professor at Osgoode Hall Law School, York University, can speak about constitutional issues, national unity, federalism, inter-governmental relations, and the role of Quebec. (416) 736-5568.
Gordon Roberts, professor in the Schulich School of Business at York University, director of the Financial Services program, and CIBC Professor of Finance, can talk about how the financial markets and investors will react to various issues. Roberts can discuss tax cuts, the deficit, and other financial issues. (416) 736-2100 ext. 77953 or at home at (416) 944-8581.
Reg Whitaker, professor of political science, can speak to a broad range of issues. He is an expert on Canadian politics, including specific areas of constitutional politics, and public policy. (416) 736-5265 ext. 88833 or at home at (416) 484-7366.
Bernie Wolf, professor of economics in the Schulich School of Business, York University, can speak about economic issues during the campaign, including unemployment, Canada's employment potential, interest rates, debt, taxes, trade and NAFTA, and other issues related to monetary or trade policy. (416) 736-5068 ext. 77933 or at home at (416) 223-2794.
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For more information, call:
Mary Ann Horgan
Media Relations
York University
(416) 736-2100 ext. 22086
Sine MacKinnon
Senior Advisor for Media Relations
York University
(416) 736-2100 ext. 22087
YU/040/97
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