Source: Mount Saint Vincent University http://www.msvu.ca/MediaCentre/Releases/2006/Sep06/150906.asp How Will New Brunswick Vote? Political Science Experts Discuss Outcome at APPSA ConferenceSeptember 15, 2006 September 15, 2006, Halifax – The New Brunswick election has the Liberals and Conservatives locked in a tight race, with the NDP lagging. At the 32 Annual Atlantic Provinces Political Science Association (APPSA) Conference taking place at Mount Saint Vincent University (MSVU) September 15 to 17, a panel of New Brunswick’s leading political analysts will comment on the possible outcome of the September 18 election. In a room filled with savvy political scientists, the discussion is expected to be lively. The following experts are available: Dr. Tom Bateman, Associate Professor, Acting Chair, Political Science, St. Thomas University - Expert on Canadian politics, Charter of Rights and Freedoms and a leading expert on the New Brunswick election Dr. Don Desserud, Professor, Political Science, University of New Brunswick Saint John - Expert on Canadian and New Brunswick politics, political theory, politics of film, literature and mass media Dr. Joanna Everitt, Associate Professor and Chair, Department of History and Politics, University of New Brunswick Saint - Expert on Canadian politics, gender and politics, political behaviour, public opinion and voting Dr. Joseph Masciulli, Assistant Professor, Political Science, St. Thomas University - Expert on International Relations in United Nations and global politics with particular expertise in leadershipHow will the New Brunswick election impact Nova Scotia politics? The following experts are available: Dr. Jeff MacLeod, Assistant Professor, Political & Canadian Studies, MSVU - Expert in Canadian health policy, Nova Scotia politics, political culture, political leadership and state/society relations Dr. Michael MacMillan, Chair/Professor, Political & Canadian Studies, MSVU - A Fredericton native, Dr. MacMillan’s current research explores issues in democratic theory and practice, specifically techniques of auditing democracy in organizations of civil societyFor more information or to arrange an interview, contact: Anne Stephaniuk MSVU Public Affairs Tel: (902) 457-6439 Cell: (902) 441-0505
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