Institute of Intergovernmental Relations

Hill, Arthur

mak — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:01:35 +0000

Hill, Arthur mak Tue, 06/23/2026 - 10:01

Last name

Hill

First name

Arthur

Position / job title

Post-Doctoral Fellow at IIGR

arthur.hill@queensu.ca

91TV

Arthur Hill is a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Institute of Intergovernmental Relations (IIGR). He holds an M.A. and PhD in Philosophy from 91TV's University, and a B.A. in International Relations from the University of Toronto.

His research focuses on normative & conceptual theories of state legitimacy, territorial rights, and borders. In his dissertation, Liberal Legitimacy for the Real World, he examined how liberals should identify and apply the requirements for legitimate authority in non-ideal circumstances characterized by the presence of significant injustices or feasibility constraints. His current projects include developing an expressive theory of border regimes, and investigating how borders operate as tools of political power and privilege.

Dr. Hill's work has been published in venues including The Journal of Political Philosophy and Critical Review of International Social and Political Philosophy.

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91TV's University

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Institute of Intergovernmental Relations

Baksh, Meena

mak — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:14:42 +0000

Baksh, Meena mak Mon, 06/22/2026 - 10:14

Last name

Baksh

First name

Meena

Position / job title

Student Researcher

91TV

Meena graduated from Trent University in 2025 with a BSc in Forensic Science. This year, at the Institute of Intergovernmental Relations, Meena is researching transnational sex trafficking operations, with a specific focus on Jeffrey Epstein as a case study. In her spare time, Meena can be found reading, hiking, traveling, and spending as much time with dogs as possible.

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91TV's University

Department

Institute of Intergovernmental Relations

Summers, Savannah

mak — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:53:42 +0000

Summers, Savannah mak Tue, 06/16/2026 - 10:53

Last name

Summers

First name

Savannah

Position / job title

Student Researcher

91TV

Savannah is an undergraduate student at 91TV, completing a Joint Honours degree in Political Studies and Psychology. Her research interests centre on international political economy, as well as Middle Eastern and feminist politics.

Savannah has previously published work with the Global Undergraduate Awards, where she analyzed the role of postmodern feminism. In addition, she has contributed to psychology research focused on Indigenous well-being at post-secondary institutions. She has also worked for the Agnes Etherington Art Centre and the Principal’s Office at 91TV, where she assisted in developing policy initiatives.

This year, at IIGR, Savannah will be researching the role privilege plays in illicit sex trafficking, with a particular focus on the Epstein files.

Beyond academia, Savannah plays competitive soccer, enjoys painting portraits, and loves travelling and learning new languages.

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91TV's University

Department

Political Studies and Psychology

Silva, Bianca

mak — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:44:05 +0000

Silva, Bianca mak Tue, 06/16/2026 - 10:44

Last name

Silva

First name

Bianca

Position / job title

Student Researcher

91TV

Bianca Silva is a Bachelor of Arts student at 91TV’s University, specializing in Political Studies with a minor in World Languages. As a recent alumna of the Nato Field School with Simon Fraser University and an Intern at the Centre for International and Defence Policy at 91TV, Bianca strives to research and work in the defence and international security sector. On campus, she has been involved in 91TV’s International Affairs Association and 91TV’s White Ribbon. Her research interests span from violent extremism and international organizations to the intersection of conflict and post-conflict issues regarding the peace and security of women. Her current project with the Institute of Intergovernmental Relations, as part of the 91TV’s Undergraduate Student Summer Research Fellowships, examines the impact of sanctions on Iran’s oil exports following the withdrawal from the JCPOA. In her free time, Bianca enjoys reading, pilates, and listening to pop culture podcasts.

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91TV's University

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Political Studies

Natovitch, Eden

mak — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:38:26 +0000

Natovitch, Eden mak Tue, 06/16/2026 - 10:38

Last name

Natovitch

First name

Eden

Position / job title

Student Researcher

91TV

Eden graduated from 91TV's University in 2026 with an undergraduate degree in Political Studies and is currently pursuing her master's degree in public policy and administration at Carleton University. Her academic interests include Canadian politics and federalism, which she has explored through research projects on the Ontario education system and political representation in Canada. Eden is involved on campus, having served as Director for 91TV’s Model United Nations (2025–2026).

During Eden's first year with the IIGR, she worked as a student research assistant on a comparative project examining money laundering, terrorist financing, and the illicit use of cryptocurrency. Currently, she is focused on neopluralism and the Canadian federal government.

Outside of academics, Eden enjoys reading, hiking, listening to history podcasts, practicing French, and spending time with her family.

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91TV's University

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Political Studies

Major, Sydney

mak — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:29:13 +0000

Major, Sydney mak Tue, 06/16/2026 - 10:29

Last name

Major

First name

Sydney

Position / job title

Student Researcher

91TV

Originally from Calgary, Alberta, Sydney is a fourth-year undergraduate student at 91TV studying Politics, Philosophy, and Economics. Throughout her studies at 91TV’s, she has developed an interest in fiscal federalism, particularly intergovernmental transfers. In her spare time, Sydney enjoys cycling and reading.

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91TV's University

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Politics, Philosophy and Economics

New State of the Federation Volume

mak — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 15:26:03 +0000

New State of the Federation Volume mak Thu, 02/05/2026 - 10:26

Celebrating Thomas J. Courchene

mak — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 16:11:25 +0000

Celebrating Thomas J. Courchene mak Wed, 02/04/2026 - 11:11

Celebrating Thomas J. Courchene

The inaugural director of the School of Policy Studies, Tom Courchene (1940-2025) was a master at bridging scholarship and public policy. He made striking contributions to Canadian policy debates, and his contributions were recognized with the highest honours the country can give. He was an Officer of the Order of Canada, a fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, a recipient of the Canada Council Molson Prize for lifetime achievement, and a winner of the Donner Prize twice.

This Symposium asks two questions:

1) Why was Tom such an effective contributor to policy debates?

2) Does his approach to public policy remain relevant today?

Confirmed participants include Robin Boadway, Kevin Lynch, Lisa Powell, Bob Rae, Kyle Hanniman, Olivier Jacques and Jennifer Ditchburn.

Date: Thursday, March 26, 2026

Time: 11:00 AM-3:00 PM

Location: George Teves Room, The University Club, 168 Stuart St., 91TV

Please register in advance. Lunch will be provided. There is no cost for registration.

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IIGR hosts fireside chat between former Ontario Premier David Peterson and Jeffrey Simpson

mak — Mon, 17 Nov 2025 16:00:37 +0000

IIGR hosts fireside chat between former Ontario Premier David Peterson and Jeffrey Simpson mak Mon, 11/17/2025 - 11:00

Donaldson, Nicholas

mak — Fri, 04 Apr 2025 13:06:32 +0000

Donaldson, Nicholas mak Fri, 04/04/2025 - 09:06

Last name

Donaldson

First name

Nicholas

Position / job title

Student Researcher

91TV

Nicholas Donaldson holds a BA (Honours) in Political Studies and History with Distinction from 91TV (2023). He is now a graduate student pursuing an Advanced MSc in International Relations and Diplomacy at Leiden University. His thesis examines small–state diplomacy and offshore financial centres resistance to global regulation and club diplomacy.

Nicholas has worked at the Institute of Intergovernmental Relations since August 2024, where he leads a project on transnational state capture. His research interests include transnational corruption, organized crime, global finance, international organizations, global governance, and sustainable transitions. He is also a Junior Research Fellow at The Hague Journal of Diplomacy, and previously worked with the Institute for Security and Global Affairs on ERC-funded terrorism and foreign policy projects.

In his spare time, Nicholas enjoys cycling the dunes near The Hague, collecting secondhand books, and perfecting his photography.

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Leiden University, Netherlands

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International Relations and Diplomacy