Members of the media may directly contact the following expert on this topic:
Geneviève Tellier (available for interviews in English and French)
Full professor, Political Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences
gtellier@uottawa.ca
Professor Telliernorth_eastexternal link can discuss themes surrounding Ontario politics.
Errol Mendes (English interviews only)
Full Professor, Faculty of Law - Common Law Section
emendes@uottawa.ca
Professor Mendesnorth_eastexternal link can discuss how Doug Ford's decision to call an early election may tie into his attempt to be Captain Canada in the face of Donald Trump's economic threats against Canada.
Robert-Falcon Ouellette(English and French)
Associate Professornorth_eastexternal link, Faculty of Education
rouelle2@uottawa.ca
Professor Ouellettenorth_eastexternal link can discuss Indigenous themes surrounding the election.
David Gray (English and French)
Full Professornorth_eastexternal link, Department of Economics, Faculty of Social Sciences
David.Gray@uottawa.ca
Professor Gray'snorth_eastexternal link research interests include the fields of labor economics and labor market policy.
Ivy Bourgeault (English only)
Full Professor, School of Sociological and Anthropological Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences
Ivy.Bourgeault@uottawa.ca
Professor Bourgeaultnorth_eastexternal link can speak to topics surrounding healthcare, including the challenges facing primary care and home care.