Economics, Philosophy and Political Science

UBC Okanagan Debates crowd brings ‘elbows up, gloves off’ attitude

UBC Okanagan Debates crowd brings ‘elbows up, gloves off’ attitude

What happens when trust in our closest ally starts to fray? At the latest UBCO Debate, four leading thinkers tackled the question of whether the United States is still Canada’s greatest partner—or its biggest problem. Featuring pointed exchanges, personal insights, and moments of real tension, the debate drew a live audience into questions of trade, sovereignty, cultural identity and trust in global systems.

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Canada’s evolving relationship with its American neighbours: Allies or adversaries?
UBCO study determines a homegrown player is worth an extra $4.8M annually to an NHL team
Retaliatory trade tariffs topic of UBCO’s 12th annual Roger Watts Debate

Retaliatory trade tariffs topic of UBCO’s 12th annual Roger Watts Debate

Students face off about American threats, retaliatory tariffs and Canada’s economic prosperity

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Accomplished justice to share wit, wisdom of constitutional law

Accomplished justice to share wit, wisdom of constitutional law

Justice Bradley Miller of the Court of Appeal for Ontario will deliver a public lecture at UBC Okanagan on September 12, discussing the complexities and impacts of constitutional interpretation in Canada.

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UBCO celebrates the Class of 2024
Is climate change a time for ingenuity or urgent action?
Exceptional faculty members celebrated as 2024’s Researchers of the Year
UBCO author’s book about who owns your data nominated for top prize

UBCO author’s book about who owns your data nominated for top prize

Professor talks about the digital age, data collection and what’s to worry about

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Supreme Court of Canada Justice to speak at UBCO

Supreme Court of Canada Justice to speak at UBCO

Who should have the final say on laws? The judiciary or parliament

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