Erin Tolley
@erintolley.bsky.social
Political science prof & Canada Research Chair at Carleton University | Canadian politics, representation, race & gender | Yes: swearing, good paragraph structure, Survivor | No: nonsense, humidity, hot air balloons | Ottawa now / Saskatchewan for life
Provincial governments are spending, just not on higher education.
Change in overall provincial government spending vs. total provincial government spending on post-secondary education, Canada, 2006-07 to 2025-26 (2006-07 = 100). It's not austerity, it's the choices.
May 18, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Provincial governments are spending, just not on higher education.
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Cdn PM appoints 14 women and 14 men to his second cabinet BUT "[a] closer look reveals Carney’s appointments may be seen as a form of gender-washing — symbolically inclusive, but not substantively so. Notably, men hold five of the six most powerful positions…" theconversation.com/mark-carneys...
Mark Carney’s cabinet: A course correction on gender, but there’s more work ahead
Mark Carney has restored gender parity in the federal cabinet. But upon closer look, men hold five of the six most powerful positions while only one — foreign affairs — was awarded to a woman, Anita A...
theconversation.com
May 14, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Cdn PM appoints 14 women and 14 men to his second cabinet BUT "[a] closer look reveals Carney’s appointments may be seen as a form of gender-washing — symbolically inclusive, but not substantively so. Notably, men hold five of the six most powerful positions…" theconversation.com/mark-carneys...
The cancellation of the 2026 Congress of Humanities and Social Sciences is a huge blow to researchers and the development and sharing of knowledge. It speaks volumes about the state of higher education and the financial crunch universities find themselves in cha-shc.ca/announcement...
Announcement on Congress 2026 | Canadian Historical Association | Société historique du Canada
The following email from Karine Morin was received by the CHA on Thursday, May 8, 2025: I am writing to inform you that after over a year of discussions with a potential institutional host for Congres...
cha-shc.ca
May 13, 2025 at 2:24 PM
The cancellation of the 2026 Congress of Humanities and Social Sciences is a huge blow to researchers and the development and sharing of knowledge. It speaks volumes about the state of higher education and the financial crunch universities find themselves in cha-shc.ca/announcement...
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Imagine how different the outcome would have been if the NDP had voted to defeat the government last fall.
April 29, 2025 at 4:38 AM
Imagine how different the outcome would have been if the NDP had voted to defeat the government last fall.
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Reminder:
The Prime Minister simply stays on as Prime Minister.
It is not a new government. The Carney ministry is remaining in power.
The Prime Minister simply stays on as Prime Minister.
It is not a new government. The Carney ministry is remaining in power.
April 29, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Reminder:
The Prime Minister simply stays on as Prime Minister.
It is not a new government. The Carney ministry is remaining in power.
The Prime Minister simply stays on as Prime Minister.
It is not a new government. The Carney ministry is remaining in power.
So what’s the big political lesson to learn from this election?
April 29, 2025 at 2:16 AM
So what’s the big political lesson to learn from this election?
The gamblers weigh in
April 29, 2025 at 2:10 AM
The gamblers weigh in
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With all sincerity, Elections Canada is a national treasure.
- Voting typically takes less than 15 minutes
- We make it easy for citizens to vote, without cumbersome registration hurdles
- We have every reason to trust that ballots will be counted fairly, and results reported swiftly
- Voting typically takes less than 15 minutes
- We make it easy for citizens to vote, without cumbersome registration hurdles
- We have every reason to trust that ballots will be counted fairly, and results reported swiftly
April 28, 2025 at 6:03 PM
With all sincerity, Elections Canada is a national treasure.
- Voting typically takes less than 15 minutes
- We make it easy for citizens to vote, without cumbersome registration hurdles
- We have every reason to trust that ballots will be counted fairly, and results reported swiftly
- Voting typically takes less than 15 minutes
- We make it easy for citizens to vote, without cumbersome registration hurdles
- We have every reason to trust that ballots will be counted fairly, and results reported swiftly
Some problems with Elections Canada’s website tonight but it’s worth pointing out just how well run Canadian elections are. This time around, Elections Canada also proactively countered election-related disinformation. Credit where credit is due
April 29, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Some problems with Elections Canada’s website tonight but it’s worth pointing out just how well run Canadian elections are. This time around, Elections Canada also proactively countered election-related disinformation. Credit where credit is due
Nice weather in Ottawa means lots of melting, but large snowbanks are blocking most of the storm sewers, which means lakes on many streets. You need to find that storm sewer and dig it out! Can’t remember where yours is? Channel my 13-year-old and use Google satellite imagery
February 27, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Nice weather in Ottawa means lots of melting, but large snowbanks are blocking most of the storm sewers, which means lakes on many streets. You need to find that storm sewer and dig it out! Can’t remember where yours is? Channel my 13-year-old and use Google satellite imagery
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Black on the ballot: New research sheds light on the experiences of Black Canadians in politics
Black on the ballot: New research sheds light on the experiences of Black Canadians in politics
Through archival research and in-depth interviews, a new report documents the presence, backgrounds, motivations and experiences of Black Canadians in politics.
theconversation.com
February 23, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Black on the ballot: New research sheds light on the experiences of Black Canadians in politics
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I can’t even persuade my students to read the syllabus let alone brainwash them
It always makes me laugh out loud that so many politicians believe academics have even more power to persuade than they do. They have considerably less than some of them reckon - but we have even less than that. At least, though, we're not any illusions about our inability to brainwash our audience.
Kemi Badenoch this morning: "A country cannot be successful if its people and intellectual elite don’t believe in it. This means dealing with the poisoning of minds through higher education."
February 17, 2025 at 6:39 PM
I can’t even persuade my students to read the syllabus let alone brainwash them
Frank Baylis is the first Black Canadian to run for the leadership of the federal Liberal party. Drawing on our research from Black on the Ballot, Velma Morgan and I wrote about why that matters #cdnpoli www.montrealgazette.com/opinion/op-e...
www.montrealgazette.com
February 17, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Frank Baylis is the first Black Canadian to run for the leadership of the federal Liberal party. Drawing on our research from Black on the Ballot, Velma Morgan and I wrote about why that matters #cdnpoli www.montrealgazette.com/opinion/op-e...
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[3/5] Read the Black Canadians in Electoral Politics’ recent report and recommendations to achieve a more diverse and inclusive elected institution.
🔗 blackcanadianpolitics.ca/report/
🔗 blackcanadianpolitics.ca/report/
Black Canadians in Electoral Politics | About
Examining the experiences of Black Canadian candidates and legislators in elected office in Canada to inform the development of resources to support Black Canadian office-seekers and the achievement o...
blackcanadianpolitics.ca
February 11, 2025 at 9:24 PM
[3/5] Read the Black Canadians in Electoral Politics’ recent report and recommendations to achieve a more diverse and inclusive elected institution.
🔗 blackcanadianpolitics.ca/report/
🔗 blackcanadianpolitics.ca/report/
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[2/5] Explore “Black on Ballot”, a four-part documentary podcast that shares stories from former candidates and officeholders outlining their experiences in Canadian politics.
🔗 blackcanadianpolitics.ca/black-on-the...
🔗 blackcanadianpolitics.ca/black-on-the...
Black on the Ballot Podcast
Black on the Ballot chronicles the experiences of Black Canadians in politics. Inspired by new research from Carleton University and Operation Black Vote Canada, the series shines a light on those who...
blackcanadianpolitics.ca
February 11, 2025 at 9:24 PM
[2/5] Explore “Black on Ballot”, a four-part documentary podcast that shares stories from former candidates and officeholders outlining their experiences in Canadian politics.
🔗 blackcanadianpolitics.ca/black-on-the...
🔗 blackcanadianpolitics.ca/black-on-the...
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Reasons to have been anti-DEI:
-free speech/ cancellation concerns
-burdensome bureaucracy concerns
-actually racist/ sexist/ etc
The new regime of withdrawing articles, deleting data, and policing grants to make sure they don't say "woman" or "minority" nicely tests for which of these mattered.
-free speech/ cancellation concerns
-burdensome bureaucracy concerns
-actually racist/ sexist/ etc
The new regime of withdrawing articles, deleting data, and policing grants to make sure they don't say "woman" or "minority" nicely tests for which of these mattered.
February 4, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Reasons to have been anti-DEI:
-free speech/ cancellation concerns
-burdensome bureaucracy concerns
-actually racist/ sexist/ etc
The new regime of withdrawing articles, deleting data, and policing grants to make sure they don't say "woman" or "minority" nicely tests for which of these mattered.
-free speech/ cancellation concerns
-burdensome bureaucracy concerns
-actually racist/ sexist/ etc
The new regime of withdrawing articles, deleting data, and policing grants to make sure they don't say "woman" or "minority" nicely tests for which of these mattered.
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Going to tell Trump this is Canada's Fentanyl Czar
February 4, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Going to tell Trump this is Canada's Fentanyl Czar
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If you missed it, here’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s, quite sincerely, historic speech. It’s for, and is galvanizing, Canadians but he also speaks very directly to our allies in the US. Please hear us out.
I do find myself thinking how much I’d give up, and do, for this imperfect country.
I do find myself thinking how much I’d give up, and do, for this imperfect country.
Trudeau: Canada will retaliate with 25% tariffs on $155B of U.S. goods
YouTube video by CBC News
youtu.be
February 2, 2025 at 4:35 PM
If you missed it, here’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s, quite sincerely, historic speech. It’s for, and is galvanizing, Canadians but he also speaks very directly to our allies in the US. Please hear us out.
I do find myself thinking how much I’d give up, and do, for this imperfect country.
I do find myself thinking how much I’d give up, and do, for this imperfect country.
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When no evidence or logic can explain a policy, look to the self interest of those who enact it. With apologies for promoting pie charts, @pkrugman.bsky.social offers probable reasoning.
open.substack.com/pub/paulkrug...
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Why Has Trump Gone Soft on China and Hard on Canada?
National interest? Or personal interest?
open.substack.com
February 2, 2025 at 1:44 PM
When no evidence or logic can explain a policy, look to the self interest of those who enact it. With apologies for promoting pie charts, @pkrugman.bsky.social offers probable reasoning.
open.substack.com/pub/paulkrug...
open.substack.com/pub/paulkrug...
New Brunswick’s new premier got a congratulatory note from Hillary Clinton, and I give a few words on why there aren’t more women in positions of political power in Canada ca.news.yahoo.com/brunswicks-f...
New Brunswick's first female premier seeking to build province with compassion
FREDERICTON — Susan Holt was puzzled when an envelope with an orange U.S. stamp depicting an African daisy arrived in her mail last month. It was postmarked New York.
ca.news.yahoo.com
December 13, 2024 at 2:22 PM
New Brunswick’s new premier got a congratulatory note from Hillary Clinton, and I give a few words on why there aren’t more women in positions of political power in Canada ca.news.yahoo.com/brunswicks-f...
📣 New podcast alert 🎧What’s it really like to be a Black politician in Canada? This new four-part series delivers the inside scoop: honest conversations backed up by new research from @carletonu.bsky.social and Operation Black Vote Canada. Trailer out now ⭐️ shows.acast.com/black-on-the...
Trailer | Black on the Ballot
shows.acast.com
December 11, 2024 at 5:54 PM
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Me pretending to pay attention during Zoom meetings:
December 7, 2024 at 10:19 PM
Me pretending to pay attention during Zoom meetings:
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About two years ago people started using the word “resonate” incorrectly and I fear we will never be able to course correct.
December 7, 2024 at 4:15 AM
About two years ago people started using the word “resonate” incorrectly and I fear we will never be able to course correct.