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Opinion: How will free-spending Ford pay for Ontario’s $400-billion nuclear plans? If the plans are to be paid for through the rates charged for the electricity produced, bills will rise dramatically

"One of the central unanswered questions about the Doug Ford government’s nuclear expansion plans for Ontario has been: How they will be paid for?"

Mark Winfield, author of "Sustainable Energy Transitions in Canada," has some answers. And questions.

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This Thursday, join Dr. Georgina Martin (author of "Drumming our Way Home") for a conversation on the intergenerational effects of Indian hospitals in Canada. February 26 at 10:00 AM ET. Join online or in person at the CAMH Bell Gateway Building, Toronto.

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At this year's conference for The Association of Canadian Studies in German-speaking Countries we will be showcasing an excellent selection of titles from the University of British Columbia Press

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Cover: Age and Immigration Policy in Canada: Toward an Equitable Approach, by Christina Clark-Kazak. Illustration: text appears in red, set inside boxes of various sizes with red borders. The background has the colour and texture of old paper. Beside the cover, in thin red text, it reads Open Access Edition with an orange open lock logo.

Now available in paperback and Open Access download, “Age and Immigration Policy in Canada” by Christina Clark-Kazak is the first comprehensive analysis of age discrimination in Canadian immigration law and policy. bit.ly/4cCw5tD #cdnlaw

A man in a black suit and purple bowtie stands at a lectern. In the foreground there is a display of a stack of red books.

A book display shows a stack of "Foreign Affairs in the Canadian Constitution" with a gold stand showing one of the books face-forward. Three brochures are to the right of the book display.

Two men are standing facing the camera and smiling. One is holding a copy of the book "Foreign Affairs in the Canadian Constitution"

On Thursday we celebrated the Vancouver launch of “Foreign Affairs in the Canadian Constitution” by H. Scott Fairley. Thank you to the attendees and to DG Barristers for graciously hosting the event.

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Federal government needs a stronger foreign affairs power, H. Scott Fairley argues By Daniel Minden Canadian federalism jurisprudence should provide the federal government with firmer ground to exercise authority over foreign affairs, Toronto lawyer H. Scott Fairley argued last wee...

Last week, The David Asper Centre for Constitutional Rights invited H. Scott Fairley for a roundtable discussion of themes from his new book, “Foreign Affairs in the Canadian Constitution.” Head to the Asper Centre’s blog for an excellent recap of the conversation: aspercentre.ca/federal-gove...

Delighted to have my research featured in this new podcast hosted by my alma mater's radio station! It's based on a book talk I gave at @ualberta.bsky.social last fall. #cdnhist #cdnhistory @ubcpress.bsky.social

Promotional image is a purple background with decorative text that reads: The UBC Press 55th Birthday Flash Sale, February 3-17, 2026. Yellow callout graphics read 55% off and 55 Books.

We’re halfway through our 55th Birthday Flash Sale! For one more week, take 55% off 55 UBC Press books!

See what’s on sale: bit.ly/4tpI0RL

Canadian Publishing Industry Condemns Implementation of Alberta Book Ban - Association of Canadian Publishers

Canadian publishers condemn Alberta's decision to proceed with its discriminatory book ban. The ban restricts access to literature, undermines professional expertise & diverts public resources away from actual learning. @lpgcanada.bsky.social @youralberta.bsky.social publishers.ca/alberta-book...

Cover: The Scramble for the Teenage Dollar: Creating the Youth Market in Mid-Century Canada, by Katharine Rollwagen. Illustration: several young white women pose in print dresses and low heels. At top, four women are visible from the hips down. At bottom left is a woman in a hat. To the right, two women smile at a man in a suit standing between them. Beside the cover, in white text, it reads: New in Paperback.

“The Scramble for the Teenage Dollar” by Katharine Rollwagen explores how mid-century marketers and advertisers created the concept of the teenager as model consumer, an idea that has driven our culture ever since. bit.ly/4ccBBD4

Everything you ever wanted to know (and you do want to know!) about how university presses work on #feedingtheelephant! @doughild.bsky.social gives an overview of the Canadian UP landscape: networks.h-net.org/group/discus...

Douglas Hildebrand of @ubcpress.bsky.social provides an overview of the UP landscape in Canada for #FeedingTheElephant. "It’s a business that makes absolutely no business sense but is crucial to national conversations on various subjects and in exporting Canadian ideas to the world," he writes.

Cover: Aging Playfully: Reimagining the Possibilities of Age-Friendly Community Planning, by Maxwell Hartt. Graphic: multicoloured typeface of varying character weights against a black background. Beside the cover, it reads: Now Available.

“Aging Playfully” by Maxwell Hartt makes a compelling case for community planning that builds opportunities for older-adult play into the design of public spaces. bit.ly/3NVzOZ9

Promotional image is a purple background with decorative text that reads: The UBC Press 55th Birthday Flash Sale, February 3-17, 2026.” Yellow callout graphics read 55% off and 55 Books.

We never do this! To celebrate our 55th birthday, UBC Press is offering 55% off 55 UBC Press books! 🥳

Until February 17, 2026, take 55% off 55 books on our website (specific formats only). Sale prices are reflected on our website. Free shipping on Canadian web orders over $40. bit.ly/4qkUhEf

Review of Adcock, A Cold Colonialism Adcock examines modern northern explorers, revealing how gendered networks and knowledge production enabled Canadian settler colonial power with lasting impacts.

In our latest book review, Lianne Leddy examines @tinaadcock.bsky.social's A Cold Colonialism: Modern Exploration and the Canadian North ( @ubcpress.bsky.social 2025)

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Most Anticipated: Our 2026 Nonfiction Spring Preview · Blog Post · 49th Shelf Books on politics, memoir, biography, history, health, identity, social justice, disability, community, food, and more! 

Here it is! Our 2026 Nonfiction Spring Preview with titles from @dundurnpress.bsky.social @ecwpress.bsky.social @doubledaybooks.bsky.social @douglasmcintyre.bsky.social @ubcpress.bsky.social @umanitobapress.bsky.social @mcgillqueensup.bsky.social #CanLit

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Cover: Watching the Bear: Canadian Intelligence Assessments of the Soviet Threat to North America, 1946–64, by Alan Barnes. Illustration: against a gold background, a red missile with a small gold star strikes; bold red lines suggest its explosive impact. To the left of the missile is the black silhouette of a bomber aircraft. Beside the cover, text reads: New in Paperback.

New from our Studies in Canadian Military History series with the Canadian War Museum, "Watching the Bear" by Alan Barnes draws on recently declassified documents to offer a new perspective on Canada's policies for the defence of North America in the decades following WWII. bit.ly/4qQjEPg

YouTube video by Vancouver Historical Society ONCE UPON THIS LAND-ARCHAEOLOGY IN BC AND THE STORIES IT TELLS - ROBERT J. MUCKLE

Did you miss last week's Vancouver Historical Society talk with Bob Muckle ("Once upon This Land")? You're in luck! You can now watch the full presentation via YouTube:

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Woohoo! We're thrilled to see that "Unceded: Understanding British Columbia’s Colonial Past and Why It Matters Now" by George Abbott is resonating with readers in BC!

This BC Bestseller makes the list for a reason. Unceded from @ubcpress.bsky.social highlights how the past has never been more relevant, and offers a guide for the future.

From Red Dresses to Memory Stones From Red Dresses to Memory Stones - Multimedia Activism and Gender-Based Violence in Canada; From Red Dresses to Memory Stones explores creative media activism to address gender-based violence, illumi...

So very pleased to announce that From Red Dresses to Memory Stones: Multimedia Activism and Gender-Based Violence in Canada (UBC Press, 2026) is now available to preorder!
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Why George Abbott’s Book on Indigenous Rights Matters | The Tyee The former cabinet minister examines the bad decisions that got us here, and a path forward.

"At a time when there seems to be growing confusion about the way forward and weakening commitment to reconciliation, Unceded grounds the current debates in B.C.’s colonial history and argues for a better future."

Andrew MacLeod (The Tyee) reviews Unceded by George Abbott: https://ow.ly/oBO550Y0jFW

On February 21 in Williams Lake, Dr. Georgina Martin ("Drumming Our Way Home") will be sharing her story at Feasting on Stories - Winter Storytelling Gathering, hosted by Moccasin Footprint Society. More info and registration: https://ow.ly/m79s50XZU3p

I am thrilled that my book, "Claiming the Right to the City: Rethinking Urban Transformations in Brazil," is now published at @ubcpress.bsky.social. It explores profound divisions between the right to the city on paper and the reality in practice. See bit.ly/49v96gQ for more info, or get in touch.

Junior Editor Staff - Non Union Job Category M&P - AAPS Job Profile AAPS Salaried - Editorial and Production Services , Level A Job Title Junior Editor Department Acquisitions | UBC Press Compensation Range $5,791.00 - $8,323.42 CAD Monthly The Compensation Range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary for a position. The midpoint of the range is approximately halfway between the minimum and the maximum and represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications and experience for the position. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred or promoted...

We are looking for a Junior Editor. The Junior Editor will contribute to the acquisition, development, and funding requirements of an intellectually rich program of books to be published by UBC Press in defined subject areas.

Further information and apply at: https://ow.ly/b5Aw50XX2FQ.

The Trust Imperative: Navigating Change in BC's Public Institutions — IPAC Victoria Public trust is declining across democracies. What does that mean for BC? Join IPAC Victoria for a thought-provoking panel with senior policymakers and academics exploring the future of trust in public institutions.

We're looking forward to seeing everyone tonight at the IPAC Victoria event: The Trust Imperative: Navigating Change in BC's Public Institutions. George Abbott, author of "Unceded," will be on the panel and signing copies of his book!

https://ipac-victoria.ca/events/climate-t2wee-ewaa5

Who's Who - BC Booklook George Bowering is the 27th recipient of the province’s $5,000 award for an outstanding literary career, named for the prolific anarchist George Woodcock. FULL STORY

According to BC BookLook, "Unceded" by George Abbott is "a clear-eyed examination of how colonial decision-making continues to shape the province today."

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Read "Unceded": https://www.ubcpress.ca/unceded

Once Upon This Land: Archaeology in British Columbia and the Stories It Tells with Bob Muckle - West Vancouver Memorial Library In celebration of Heritage Week later this month, Bob Muckle, author of Once Upon This Land: Archaeology in British Columbia and the Stories It Tells, will talk about British Columbia's fascinating array of famous and lesser-known archaeological sites, from footprints left in mud on Calvert Island 13,000 years ago to remnants of COVID-19 left behind in

On February 7, join the West Vancouver Memorial Library and the District of West Vancouver Archives for "Once Upon This Land: Archaeology in British Columbia and the Stories It Tells with Bob Muckle."

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Events - Vancouver Historical Society Events JAN 22 2026 Once Upon This Land: Archaeology in British Columbia 7:00 PM MoVSpeaker: Dr. Bob MuckleDr. Bob Muckle will present an overview of the human past in British Columbia through the lens of archaeology. Beginning about 15,000 years ago and extending through the historic period, the lecture highlights important sites and

January 22, 7PM, Museum of Vancouver. Join the Vancouver Historical Society for a lecture with archaeologist Bob Muckle. Drawing from his book Once Upon This Land, Muckle will present an overview of the human past in BC through the lens of archaeology. https://vancouver-historical-society.ca/events/