Experts available to discuss provincial election campaign

Hamilton, Ont. September 07, 2011—McMaster University’s 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 the 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, the controversial issues and the political promises. He can be reached at 905-525-9140, ext. 24557 or jacekh@mcmaster.ca.

Social Media, Strategy & Campaign Communications

Nick Bontis, an associate professor at the DeGroote School of Business, can speak on the important role social media will play on the campaign trail. He can be reached at nbontis@mcmaster.ca .

Economics

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

Health Care

Dr. Gordon Guyatt, a professor in the Department of Clinical Epidemiology & Biostatistics, has expertise in health care policy, public health care, and health care reform. He can be reached at 905-525-9140, ext. 22160 or guyatt@mcmaster.ca.

Dr. PJ Devereaux, an associate professor in the Department of Clinical Epidemiology & Biostatistics, has expertise in health care policy, public health care, and health services research. He can be reached at: 905-527-4322, ext. 40654 or philipj@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