Author: Mohy-Dean Tabbara

Mohy-Dean Tabbara is a recent graduate from McGill University with a BA (Honours) in political science and a minor in economics. He has previous experience working as a Research Intern at Carnegie Endowment's Middle East Center in Beirut (Lebanon), as well as working as an editor at McGill's Journal of Political Studies. Mohy's interests include security sector reform, institution building, and democratization theory, particularly in the context of the Middle East and North Africa.
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Get Involved: The Canadian Federal Elections

With the October federal elections approaching, politically motivated High School students might be frustrated at their inability to actively participate in Canada’s democratic process. Nevertheless, while most will fall short of the 18 years threshold, there are other ways for youths to take part in the elections without necessarily submitting a ballot. In fact, parties Read More…

Global Horizons Mohy-Dean Tabbara Security, Trade and the Economy

Understanding Canada’s Recession: A Tale of Foreign Rivalry

O n July 15, 2015, the Bank of Canada dropped interest rates to a mere 0.5 percent, further decreasing the value of the Canadian dollar, allowing it to reach 2009 levels- the last time the country was in recession. Officials have steered clear from employing the ‘R-word’, but pessimistic predictions for this year’s GDP growth Read More…