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Photo for the news post: How Political Ads Shape Our Decisions
September 10, 2019

How Political Ads Shape Our Decisions

How Political Ads Shape Our Decisions

The 2019 federal election campaign has officially begun! But the campaign advertising had already started, with Justin Trudeau riding a bus, Andrew Scheer (seemingly) at a cottage, and Jagmeet Singh playing soccer. Ads are a... More

Photo for the news post: Mobilizing Emotion, Not Knowledge
May 16, 2019

Mobilizing Emotion, Not Knowledge

Mobilizing Emotion, Not Knowledge

As Canada prepares for a federal election, Canada Research Chair Professor Merlyna Lim is analyzing how social media users—human and otherwise—are mobilizing emotions rather than facts. In the months leading up to the Canadian election,... More

Photo thumbnail for the story: Climate Policy Champions
February 3, 2017

Climate Policy Champions

Climate Policy Champions

The issue of climate change is often viewed as primarily a challenge for scientists. But over the past twenty-five years, we’ve seen many instances where policymakers have been unable to uphold their part of the... More

Photo thumbnail for the story: Professor Hashmat Khan
August 11, 2016

Professor Hashmat Khan

Professor Hashmat Khan

Ups and downs in the economy can be sparked by a number of factors. Professor Hashmat Khan’s research expertise lies in identifying which ones are the most important. He learned about the link between emissions... More

Photo thumbnail for the story: Evelyn Maeder: Race in the  Courtroom
April 27, 2016

Evelyn Maeder: Race in the Courtroom

Evelyn Maeder: Race in the Courtroom

The O.J. Simpson trial of 1995 was one of the most publicized criminal trials in American history. It was also one of the most racially charged, with public opinion polls suggesting stark racial differences in... More

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