In Memoriam: Dr. James Lightbody
The Department of Political Science is saddened to announce Dr.James Lightbody's death on October 17. He was Chair of the Department from 2012-15 and served in the Department for 47 years. Jim was a regular voice in the public, commenting on elections, public policy and city politics. He advised local and provincial governments for many years, and was a court acknowledged expert in Alberta and Ontario. His expertiseand wit informed his teaching and supervision. Jim had many devoted students students, quite a few using what they learned in the public service and politics.
On November 16, 2016 in Ottawa, he was honoured to be inducted into the College of Fellows, the Royal Canadian Geographical Society.
His obituary can be found here:
https://www.arbormemorial.ca/