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Statements attacking industry groups likely to be an effective political strategy, say experts
Kate Schneider is an investigative data reporter who has been with the IJF since 2021. Having previously lived in Ontario for most of her life, she now resides in London, UK.
Prior to joining the IJF, Kate was the editor-in-chief of the Oxford Political Review and an associate editor for the Canadian Law Review. Her work has also been published by the CBC. Kate holds an MPhil in Politics: Comparative Government from the University of Oxford where her research focused on comparative American and Canadian political development, race and colonialism. She also holds a BA (Hons) in political science from the University of Toronto. Kate sits on the board of directors for Survivors to Superheroes, a non-profit supporting young survivors of sexual violence.
In her spare time, you can find Kate practicing her viola, exploring art galleries, checking out her local wine bars, or window shopping at antique stores.
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