March 29, 2011
Attention: Assignment & Photo Editors
Experts available to discuss upcoming federal election
Hamilton, Ont. March 29, 2011—As Canadians prepare to head to the polls, McMaster University’s experts can discuss a range of issues.
Politics
Peter Graefe, associate professor of political science, is an expert on federal 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. (*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
Alexandre Sévigny, an associate professor in the Department of Communication Studies & Multimedia, is an expert on federal election campaign strategy, communications tactics and strategy, debate performance preparation, and poll and social media analysis. He can be reached at 905-525-9140, ext. 27661 or sevigny@mcmaster.ca (*speaks French)
To view a clip of Sévigny discussing the use of social media on the campaign trail, visit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-lRS2b5ryc
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 and the need to attract younger voters to the polls. 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 healthcare policy, public healthcare, and healthcare 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 healthcare policy, public healthcare, 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: Broadcast Media
McMaster University
905-525-9140, ext. 22869