
Trevor Harrison
Trevor W. Harrison is a professor of sociology at the University of Lethbridge and director of Parkland Institute, an Alberta-wide research organization, of which he was a founding member and first research director. Dr. Harrison is best known for his studies in political sociology, political economy and public policy. He is the author, co-author or co-editor of nine books, numerous journal articles, chapters, and reports, and a frequent contributor to public media, including radio and television.
Roadmap or Roadkill, A Critical Look at the Government’s Strategy for Post-Secondary Education in Alberta
research | Oct 05, 2021This report argues "Alberta 2030: Building Skills for Jobs" is ill-advised and the planned changes and significant cuts, if implemented, will have a radical and perhaps even dangerous impact on Alberta’s post-secondary system.
How can post-pandemic Canada change for the better?
media | Apr 16, 2020This op-ed by Parkland Institute director Trevor Harrison appeared in the Edmonton Journal on April 16, 2020.
Trump-style politics the new normal in Alberta
media | Jan 27, 2020This op-ed by Parkland Institute director Trevor Harrison appeared in the Edmonton Journal on January 25, 2020.
Silencing the messengers
media | Dec 11, 2019This op-ed by Parkland Institute director Trevor Harrison appeared in the Lethbridge Herald on December 4, 2019.
Spending cuts and oil aren't a long-term fiscal plan
media | Oct 11, 2019This op-ed by Bob Ascah, Trevor Harrison, and Richard Mueller appeared in the Edmonton Journal on October 11, 2019.
Alberta needs balanced attack on financial woes
media | Sep 12, 2019This op-ed by Bob Ascah, Trevor Harrison, and Richard Mueller appeared in the Edmonton Journal on September 12, 2019.
Cutting Through the Blue Ribbon: A Balanced Look at Alberta's Finances
research | Sep 09, 2019This report offers a balanced analysis of Alberta's finances—looking at both expenditures and revenues—and concludes that long-term fiscal stability cannot be achieved without addressing the province's long-standing revenue problem.
Alberta’s blue-ribbon panel: the sound of one hand clapping
media | May 17, 2019This op-ed by Parkland Institute director Trevor Harrison appeared in the Lethbridge Herald on May 15, 2019.
Alberta's 'blue-ribbon panel' - the sound of one hand clapping
blog | May 10, 2019The newly elected UCP government has announced a "blue-ribbon panel" to examine Alberta's finances, but the panel’s mandate has already tied one hand—the revenue hand—behind its back.
Jason Kenney’s winds of anger
media | May 01, 2019This op-ed by Parkland Institute director Trevor Harrison appeared in the Lethbridge Herald on May 1, 2019.