Wenxi Yang

08/2023 What Will Canadian Automotive Sector Gain from CUSMA [J]. ResPublica: Undergraduate Journal of Political Science, 2023, 6: 240-246. (First Author)

• Analyzed how the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) impacts the Canadian automotive industry, with a focus on the challenges and disadvantages it brings to the sector.
• Evaluated how CUSMA's stricter rules of origin and labor requirements impact the competitiveness of Canada's auto industry and potentially undermine trade diversification goals, putting Canada's future negotiating power in a weaker position.
• Explored Canada's acceptance of CUSMA, despite recognizing potential harm to the automotive industry, and elucidated the broader economic and political factors

09/2022, 04/2023, Mentor, UTSC PSSA Mentorship Program

• Offered guidance and support to a group of four students interested in pursuing political science at the university
• Provided assistance in course selection, ensuring a comprehensive coverage of crucial political topics and alignment with their career goals
• Conducted one-on-one sessions to enhance essential skills, particularly in academic writing
• Fostered and facilitated active participation of mentees in workshops

Individual Project: “Sustainable Solutions: Addressing E-commerce Plastic Packaging Waste in China," Supervisor: Prof. Stefan Renckens, University of Toronto, ON
January 2024 – April 2024

• Analyzed the flow of plastic packaging materials in China's E-commerce.
• Evaluated China's plastic policies and implications of future international commitments.
• Provided solutions for e-commerce plastic packaging waste and assessed their feasibility.