Experts available to discuss provincial election campaign

Hamilton, ON. May 14, 2014 – McMaster University experts can discuss a range of issues in the Ontario election.

Politics

Peter Graefe*, associate professor of political science, is an expert on provincial politics and can provide commentary on the leaders, their platforms and election results.  He can be reached at 905-525-9140, ext. 27716 or graefep@mcmaster.ca. (*also speaks French)

Henry Jacek, professor of political science, can speak to the successes and failures on the campaign trail, controversial issues and political promises. He can be reached at 905-525-9140, ext. 24557 or jacekh@mcmaster.ca. (Please note: Prof. Jacek will not be available from May 9-18 or May 25-31.)

 

Economics

Mike Veall, professor of economics, can address fiscal issues that emerge throughout the campaign.  He can be reached at 905-525-9140, ext. 23829 or veall@mcmaster.ca.

Arthur Sweetman, professor of economics, is a specialist in the economics of labor and health care. He is available at 905-525-9140 ext. 23218 or arthur.sweetman@mcmaster.ca

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For more information contact:

Michelle Donovan

Public Relations Manager

McMaster University

905-525-9140, ext. 22869

donovam@mcmaster.ca

 

Wade Hemsworth

Public Relations Manager

McMaster University

905-525-9140, ext. 27988

hemswor@mcmaster.ca