Tag Archives: Politics

Climate Leadership from Within

Posted on 23 Dec ’09 by admin

The International Climate Summit in Copenhagen is over and, regrettably, no binding deal was made.  For a laugh, I highly recommend this little gem of a summary on what transpired in Copenhagen. One of the better perspectives I have read on the … Continue reading →

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Radio Interview

Posted on 4 Nov ’09 by admin

I was interviewed by Adam Sterling from CFAX 1070 in Victoria regarding the carbon neutral universities report I wrote.  This and other media inquiries we have received are all interested in one thing: the lack of funding identified by many … Continue reading →

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Taking Action in BC Post Secondary

Posted on 22 Jun ’09 by admin

Near the end of 2007 the BC government enacted the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Targets Act which put into law the greenhouse gas reduction commitments made in the province’s Climate Action Plan.  Specifically, the province is now legally committed to reducing … Continue reading →

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The International Assembly – a new concept for international relations

Posted on 14 Mar ’08 by admin

On a recent final exam, I was asked the following question: Assume that you have the power to change the manner in which nations deal with one another. Assume that the United Nations has hired you to propose a new … Continue reading →

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An Analysis of Housing Policy in Canada & the Vancouver Affordable Housing Crisis

Posted on 19 Nov ’07 by admin

“Homelessness is characterized as the most extreme manifestation of poverty, social exclusion, and marginalization.” (Wynne-Edwards 1998) [i] Vancouver, like many other Canadian cities, is experiencing a housing crisis. In 2005, there were 2174 homeless, almost double that of 1121 in … Continue reading →

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