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James Johnson is an Associate Professor of Economics at the University of British Columbia (Okanagan campus), affiliated with the Irving K. Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences and the Department of Economics, Philosophy and Political Science. His research focuses on labour economics and the economics of education, with additional interests in industrial relations and discrimination studies. Prior to UBC, he held academic appointments at Wilfrid Laurier University, McMaster University, and the University of Saskatchewan. Education: PhD in Economics from McMaster University His teaching emphasizes empirical research methods and has contributed to textbooks such as Research Now: Contemporary Writing in the Disciplines (2018). Professional service roles include leadership in the Confederation of Faculty Associations of British Columbia, UBCFA Executive Committee, and Okanagan Senate. He is also a chief negotiator for the UBCFA bargaining team. Johnson’s research spans topics such as ageism, wage flexibility, and regional unemployment dynamics. His publications include studies on undergraduate attitudes toward aging, Canadian provincial economic policies, and interdisciplinary research methodologies. He actively contributes to academic policy committees and institutional governance at UBC, balancing scholarly work with institutional service.

• Labour Economics
• Economics of Education
• Industrial Relations
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Julien Picault is a Professor of Economics and Associate Dean pro tem at the University of British Columbia’s Okanagan campus, affiliated with the Irving K. Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. He holds a PhD from HEC Montréal and focuses on Economics Pedagogy, Labour Economics, and Industrial Organization. His research emphasizes innovative teaching methods, including the integration of pop culture (e.g., Netflix series) and experimental economics into curricula. Education: PhD in Economics, HEC Montréal Research interests span pedagogical strategies for higher education, labor market dynamics, and discrimination. He has pioneered the 'Economics Instructor’s Toolbox' and serves as Editor for the International Review of Economics Education. Recent trends in his articles highlight interdisciplinary approaches, such as applying media narratives to teach economics, analyzing credit card behaviors, and exploring managerial compliance with equal pay policies. His work bridges theory and practice, emphasizing real-world relevance. Awards include the 2024 Provost’s Award for Teaching Excellence, UBC Okanagan’s Outstanding Instructor Award, and the International Review of Economics Education Best Paper Award (2020). His grants focus on curricular innovation, with notable funding in 2017, 2020, and 2022. Advising and grants: While no formal advisees are listed, his roles involve curriculum development and program creation (e.g., Honours programs in Economics and Philosophy, Politics, and Economics). Grants have supported pedagogical initiatives and course design. Labs/Teams: Leads the creation of teaching resources and collaborates on interdisciplinary projects, including media-based pedagogy and economic policy analysis.

• Economic Education and Pedagogy
• Labour Economics
• Discrimination
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Edward Dunsworth is an Associate Professor in the Department of History at McGill University, specializing in labour, migration, and Canadian global history. His research focuses on migrant farm labour, temporary foreign workers programs, and the intersection of political dynamics with migration policies. He has authored or co-authored multiple award-winning books, including Harvesting Labour (2022) and Harvesting Freedom (2023), and led a digital exhibit on migrant worker safety ( The Human Cost of Food , 2024). His work has been recognized with prestigious awards such as the Henry A. Wallace Award and the Legislative Assembly of Ontario’s Speaker’s Book Award. Dunsworth is an active public historian, contributing to platforms like Activehistory.ca and the Toronto Workers’ History Project. His current research explores left-wing parliamentary politics and immigration policies in interwar Canada.

• Labour History
• Migration Studies
• Canadian History
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Brian Fauteux is an Associate Professor in the Music Department at the University of Alberta's Faculty of Arts. He holds a PhD in Communication from Concordia University (Montreal) and completed a SSHRC Postdoctoral Fellowship in Media & Cultural Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. His research focuses on music industries, radio studies, and cultural policy, with particular attention to Canadian contexts. Fauteux has published two monographs, Music in Range: The Culture of Canadian Campus Radio (2015) and Music in Orbit: Satellite Radio in the Streaming Space Age (2025). He currently leads the SSHRC-funded CanCon and its Digital Discontents project, exploring equitable digital music infrastructure for Canadian artists. His work bridges historical analysis, policy critique, and ethnographic research. Education: BA (University of Western Ontario) MA in Media Studies (Concordia University) PhD in Communication (Concordia University) SSHRC Postdoctoral Fellowship (University of Wisconsin-Madison) Research Interests: Music and media industries Radio history and policy Cultural policy and Canadian content regulation Streaming platforms and digital labor Independent music scenes Teaching: Courses include Popular Music Studies , Music and Media , and Introduction to Media Studies . He emphasizes critical engagement with media's social, cultural, and economic dimensions. Key Projects: Cultural Capital Project : Examining sustainable models for independent musicians SiriusXM and Music Value : Analyzing satellite radio's role in digital media EMI Canada Archive : Documenting the label's impact on Canadian music

• Popular Music Studies
• Media Studies
• Cultural Studies
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Stein Monteiro is a Research Affiliate at the Canada Excellence Research Chair (CERC) in Migration and Integration at Toronto Metropolitan University and the Lead Research Associate in the Immigration Knowledge Area for The Conference Board of Canada. Previously, from fall 2019 to spring 2024, he served as a Senior Research Associate with CERC Migration. His academic background includes: PhD, York University (2018) Monteiro's research focuses on the economics of immigration, cultural assimilation of new immigrants, and immigration and multiculturalism policy. He investigates causal relationships between socio-structural characteristics of host and sending countries on migration decisions and assimilation. His work also explores family dynamics in migration, co-ethnic networks, and the role of social networks in immigrant integration. His recent publications (2020-2024) cover diverse aspects of migration, including the impact of social media on settlement, economic assimilation, pandemic-related immigration policy, and credential recognition. The research spans quantitative and qualitative methods, often using administrative and survey data, and addresses both Canadian and international contexts. Monteiro has been involved in research projects with the International Growth Center (London School of Economics) and utilizes Statistics Canada’s Research Data Centre. His professional experience also includes roles in higher education administration at the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training and Humber College. He is an active member of the CERC in Migration and Integration research team and maintains professional connections through The Conference Board of Canada.

• Economics of Immigration
• Cultural Assimilation
• Immigration Policy
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Dr. Chris MacDonald serves as Chair of the Law and Business Department and Associate Professor at Toronto Metropolitan University's Ted Rogers School of Management. He holds a BA (Hons.), MA, and PhD in philosophy. His research focuses on business ethics, conflict of interest policies, and professional autonomy, with notable works addressing biotechnology ethics and organizational ethics. He leads programs like the 'Ethical Reasoning' module for LAW 122 students and co-edits the Business Ethics Journal Review. Education: BA (Hons.), MA, PhD in philosophy. Research interests include ethics in leadership, bioethics, and corporate governance. Awards include recognition as one of Ethisphere’s “100 Most Influential People in Business Ethics” and Trust Across America’s “Top 100 Thought Leaders.” Teaching includes BUS 221 (Business Decision-Making) and BUS 223 (Ethics in Commerce). His articles span topics like greenwashing, nanomedicine ethics, and corporate moral motivation. He advocates for ethical practices in emerging technologies and corporate decision-making.

• Business Ethics
• Ethics in Biotechnology
• Conflict of Interest Policies
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Zachary Spicer is an Associate Professor in the School of Public Policy and Administration at York University, part of the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies. He holds a PhD in Political Science from the University of Western Ontario and has held post-doctoral fellowships at the University of Toronto’s Institute of Municipal Finance and Governance and Wilfrid Laurier University’s Laurier Institute for the Study of Public Opinion and Policy. His career includes roles as a Senior Policy Advisor in the Ontario Public Service and Director of Research & Outreach with the Institute of Public Administration of Canada. Dr. Spicer’s research focuses on local government innovation, smart cities, data governance, and urban policy. He has received the Susan Clarke Young Scholars’ Award and Norton Long Young Scholars’ Award from the American Political Science Association’s Urban Politics Section. His work examines municipal responses to technological disruption, such as ridehailing regulation, smart city implementation, and digital democracy initiatives. Education: PhD in Political Science, University of Western Ontario MA in Political Science, Wilfrid Laurier University BA (Hons) in Political Science, McMaster University His publications explore themes like intergovernmental agreements, municipal fiscal policies, and the intersection of technology and urban governance. Recent articles analyze smart city design challenges, ridehailing jurisdictional conflicts, and crisis-driven policy adaptation during the pandemic. He is actively involved in graduate education and welcomes new students.

• Politics and Government
• Public Administration
• Local Government
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Louise Grogan is a Professor of Economics in the Department of Economics and Finance at the University of Guelph. She specializes in Labour Economics and Applied Microeconomics, with a focus on regulatory impacts on labor markets, gender empowerment through employment, and development economics in low-income countries. Dr. Grogan holds additional affiliations as a Research Fellow at the Institute of Labor Economics (IZA), a Fellow of the Global Labor Organization (GLO), and a Senior Research Fellow at the University of Central Asia. She currently co-edits the journal Silk Road: A Journal of Eurasian Development with Charles Becker of Duke University. Dr. Grogan’s education includes a BSc (Econ) from the London School of Economics, an MA from Université Catholique de Louvain, and a PhD from the Tinbergen Institute (University of Amsterdam). Her research explores how economic policies and global trade affect labor markets, household decision-making, and human capital in regions such as Lesotho, Nicaragua, Tajikistan, and Guatemala. A key focus is the causal link between manufacturing employment and women’s agency in developing economies. Her recent work analyzes the impact of economic crises, such as the 2008 Financial Crisis, on labor dynamics and household well-being. Notable studies include the transformative effects of RMG sector employment in Lesotho, which elevated women’s decision-making power, and the paradox of low-wage manufacturing in Nicaragua increasing intimate partner violence. These findings underscore the nuanced relationship between economic opportunities and gender outcomes. Dr. Grogan’s contributions extend to policy-oriented research through platforms like VOXDEV and The Conversation, where she discusses topics ranging from Afghan food security to youth migration during economic downturns. Her interdisciplinary approach integrates quantitative analysis with socio-cultural context, providing actionable insights for development practitioners. Her scientific recognitions include prestigious fellowships, and her work appears in top journals such as Journal of Development Economics , World Development , and Journal of Comparative Economics . Ongoing projects likely involve further exploration of labor market policies, gender equity, and the long-term effects of economic shocks in transitional and developing economies.

• Labour Economics
• Applied Microeconomics
• Development Economics
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Tanjim Hossain is a Professor and Chair of Marketing in the Department of Management at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) with cross-appointments to the Rotman School of Management and Department of Economics. He directs the Behavioural Economics in Action at Rotman (BEAR) center and previously led the Master of Management of Innovation program (2017-2021). His research focuses on Behavioural Economics Experimental Economics Quantitative Marketing Industrial Organization using field and laboratory experiments to test theoretical predictions in real-world contexts. His work explores belief formation under correlation neglect, contest design, multitasking theory, and decision-making biases. Scientific contributions appear in top journals like American Economic Review, Management Science, and Quarterly Journal of Economics. Awards include Meritorious Service Awards (Management Science, 2011-2013 and 2015-2016) 2013 Exeter Prize Excellence in Refereeing (American Economic Review) and HKUST teaching recognition. Current grants examine belief updating dynamics, retirement planning behavioral basis, and organizational structure experiments. He teaches courses in behavioral marketing, experimental economics, and big data analysis at UTM and Rotman.

• Behavioural Economics
• Experimental Economics
• Applied Microeconomics
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Dr. Bryan Schwartz is a Professor and the Asper Chair of International Business and Trade Law at the University of Manitoba’s Faculty of Law . He holds an LL.B. from Queen’s University and a Master’s/Doctorate in Law from Yale Law School. Teaching Areas: International Trade Law, Internet & E-Commerce Law, Legislative Process Editorial Roles: Founding General Editor of Asper Review of International Business and Trade Law and Underneath the Golden Boy series Practical Experience: Counsel for Pitblado Law firm since 1994, adjudicator under Canada Labour Code since 1994 Research Interests span Constitutional Law, Indigenous Rights, Labour Arbitration, and E-Commerce. His recent work Online Dispute Resolution: Lessons from the COVID-19 Pandemic (2024) examines digital legal adaptation, while his 2023 book Re-Enlightening Canada critiques modern university governance. Scientific Awards include: 2015 Barney Sneiderman Award for Teaching Excellence 1990/91 University of Manitoba Annual Outreach Award 1988 Rh Award Advising & Grants : Schwartz has served as sole arbitrator in numerous labour grievances and Supreme Court of Canada cases. His work on the Manitoba Law Journal has secured repeated Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) funding , making it Canada’s most prolific law journal.

• Constitutional Law
• Charter of Rights
• International Law
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Sean O'Brady serves as Assistant Professor in Human Resources and Management at McMaster University's DeGroote School of Business, while holding associate membership at McMaster's School of Labour Studies. He maintains active research affiliations as a Cornell University Ithaca Co-Lab researcher and Inter-University Research Centre on Globalization and Work (CRIMT) co-researcher. His educational trajectory includes a PhD from Université de Montréal followed by Cornell University postdoctoral research, establishing foundations for his comparative labor studies. O'Brady's research centers on technological disruption in service work, specifically examining algorithmic management's impact on call center job quality, employer responses to minimum wage hikes, and remote work dynamics. His methodology blends institutional analysis with frontline worker perspectives across North America and Europe, revealing how digital platforms reshape labor relations and worker well-being. Recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate escalating focus on AI-driven workplace transformations, with 60% of articles analyzing call center automation, outsourcing consequences, and algorithmic control mechanisms. Geographic scope spans Canada, Germany, Norway, and the US, highlighting transnational policy implications for precarious work. His scientific recognition includes awards from four major labor associations: Labor and Employment Relations Association Society for the Advancement of Socio-Economics Canadian Industrial Relations Association Confédération des syndicats nationaux O'Brady secures competitive grants including SSHRC funding for COVID-19 employment impact studies, with current projects investigating technological change in call centers and minimum wage policy effects. His advisory role extends to Tompkins County Living Wage Working Group feasibility research. He operates within Cornell's Ithaca Co-Lab ecosystem and CRIMT networks, coordinating multinational teams studying digital labor transformations, while contributing to McMaster's Strategic Plan for Operational Excellence through human resources research.

• Comparative Employment Relations
• Human Resource Management
• Labor Relations
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Dr. Yao Yao is an Assistant Professor in the Human Resources and Management Area at McMaster University's DeGroote School of Business. Her research examines the impact of digitalization on professional work structures, including online labor platforms, AI-driven HRM transformations, and worker collectives. She holds a Ph.D. in Industrial Relations from the University of Toronto, with additional studies at the London School of Economics and Renmin University of China. Research Focus: Dr. Yao investigates tensions between digital innovations (e.g., Uber-like platforms for legal services) and traditional professional norms. Her work explores how workers adapt to identity fragmentation in gig economies and the evolving role of unions in technological landscapes. Key themes include algorithmic management, professional ethics in digital spaces, and collective bargaining in platform economies. Publications: Her articles in journals like the British Journal of Industrial Relations consistently analyze labor dynamics in digital contexts, with recurring emphasis on earnings disparities, identity negotiation, and cross-cultural union strategies across 2021-2025. Awards: Labour and Employment Relations Association (LERA) Award Canadian Industrial Relations Association (CIRA) Award

• Digital Transformation of Work
• Human Resource Management
• Online Labor Platforms
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Tara Vinodrai is a Program Director and Professor at the University of Toronto , affiliated with the Institute for Management and Innovation and the Department of Geography and Planning . She also serves as a Senior Associate at the Innovation Policy Lab under the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy. Research focuses on urban innovation, economic development, and technological change. Advises governments and communities on innovation policy and regional competitiveness. Her recent work examines: Housing affordability and urban sustainability Disruptive technologies in emerging sectors Post-pandemic economic recovery Gig economy governance

• Urban Innovation
• Economic Development
• Labour Markets
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Valerio De Stefano is a Full Professor of Law and Canada Research Chair in Innovation Law and Society at Osgoode Hall Law School (York University). He previously held the BOF-ZAP Research Professor of Labour Law at KU Leuven (2017-2021) and has been a visiting academic at UCL, University of Cambridge, Saint Louis University Law School, and University of Melbourne. Education: LLB, MSc in Law, and PhD from Bocconi University (Milan) His research focuses on Labour Law, Employment Law, Law and Technology, Artificial Intelligence and Law, Algorithmic Management, and International/Comparative Labour Law . He has published extensively on platform work, AI in the workplace, and worker classification. Grants and Awards: Recipient of the Odysseus Grant (€880,000), Horizon2020 Grant, KU Leuven Service to Society Award (2020), York Research Award (2023), and Osgoode Teaching Award (2024). Editorial Roles: General Editor of the Comparative Labor Law & Policy Journal since 2024; Editorial Adviser for the International Labour Review. Consulting: Advised the International Labour Office, European Parliament, Eurofound, and EU Commission on AI regulation and platform work.

• Labour Law
• Employment Law
• Law and Technology
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