Karine Levasseur
Karine Levasseur is associate professor in the University of Manitoba's department of political studies. Her research interests include state-civil society relations. She is author of In the Name of Charity: Institutional support and resistance for redefining the meaning of charity in Canada, which won the J.E. Hodgetts Award for best article (English) published in Canadian Public Administration in 2012. She is also co-editor of Understanding the Manitoba Election 2016: Campaigns, Participation, Issues, Place.
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Opinion
Medical errors are too common but patients are paving the way for change
Canadians have a high level of trust in their medical system, but research suggests medical errors are a common phenomenon, Fiona MacDonald and Karine Levasseur write.
Canada -Manitoba |
Opinion
Manitoba premier may find an ally in Doug Ford, but it will be a tricky balancing act for Pallister
Doug Ford's election victory in Ontario presents an opportunity for Manitoba's premier — but one Brian Pallister may need to be cautious about embracing, says political scientist Karine Levasseur.
Canada -Manitoba |
Opinion
Hydro board resignations show 'good governance is adrift' in Manitoba: Karine Levasseur
Last week, nine of 10 members of Manitoba Hydro's board of directors resigned unexpectedly — a development that raises serious questions about good governance in our province says University of Manitoba political science professor Karine Levasseur.
Canada -Manitoba |
Opinion
Cabinet's revolving door: A concern for solving public policy problems
Manitoba is suffering from a revolving door of cabinet ministers, and the implications for public policy are concerning.
Canada -Manitoba |