Tom McIntosh
@proftomuofr.bsky.social
Political Scientist, pop health researcher, federalism geek, movie nut
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Tom McIntosh
@proftomuofr.bsky.social
· Jun 18
It's getting closer every day ... the full cover to the new book from @profsmithsask.bsky.social and me -- The New Politics of Western Canada: Contested Histories, Uncertain Futures (UBC Press, Fall 2025).
Last week the Democrats were riding high on the results of the off-year elxns. This week they decided to help end the govt shutdown just as it was about to become very real to Americans & increasingly problematic for the GOP. This is so on brand ...
November 10, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Last week the Democrats were riding high on the results of the off-year elxns. This week they decided to help end the govt shutdown just as it was about to become very real to Americans & increasingly problematic for the GOP. This is so on brand ...
For those who long for a return to a simpler time … when young children in wealthy, industrialized countries got to face life-threatening diseases on a regular basis as God intended
www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/art...
www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/art...
Canada expected to lose long-standing measles-elimination status
Public-health researchers say the return of endemic measles would carry serious health consequences
www.theglobeandmail.com
November 10, 2025 at 1:44 PM
For those who long for a return to a simpler time … when young children in wealthy, industrialized countries got to face life-threatening diseases on a regular basis as God intended
www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/art...
www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/art...
Why would the Sask Party remove permanent residents from their membership rolls? I have to think it’s about eliminating them as a factor in nomination races, esp. in Regina & S’toon. An odd way to “win back” the cities given that those permanent residents will become voters soon enough.
November 8, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Why would the Sask Party remove permanent residents from their membership rolls? I have to think it’s about eliminating them as a factor in nomination races, esp. in Regina & S’toon. An odd way to “win back” the cities given that those permanent residents will become voters soon enough.
Excellent piece by @picardonhealth.bsky.social "At a time when [the PM] is vowing to attract and retain the best scientific talent in the world, his backbenchers are undermining science by platforming a xenophobic, racist and misogynist ‘anti-woke’ agenda." www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...
Opinion: How much are MPs entitled to know about research grants? Not as much as they think
A parliamentary committee is asking for academics’ private information on a strange anti-DEI crusade
www.theglobeandmail.com
November 5, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Excellent piece by @picardonhealth.bsky.social "At a time when [the PM] is vowing to attract and retain the best scientific talent in the world, his backbenchers are undermining science by platforming a xenophobic, racist and misogynist ‘anti-woke’ agenda." www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...
Free tickets still available for the 2025 Stapleford Lecture on Thursday, November 6th at 7:00.
November 4, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Free tickets still available for the 2025 Stapleford Lecture on Thursday, November 6th at 7:00.
Apparently the prov govt has committed to increase university funding in SK by 3%/yr for 4 yrs. This will likely cover the overall inflation rate (which is nice) but won’t replace revenue lost by decline in the # of int’l students (and they’re not coming back).
November 3, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Apparently the prov govt has committed to increase university funding in SK by 3%/yr for 4 yrs. This will likely cover the overall inflation rate (which is nice) but won’t replace revenue lost by decline in the # of int’l students (and they’re not coming back).
Join us next week for the 2025 Stapleford Lecture with Dr. Carmen Robertson. You can reserve your free ticket at www.uregina.ca/events
October 30, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Join us next week for the 2025 Stapleford Lecture with Dr. Carmen Robertson. You can reserve your free ticket at www.uregina.ca/events
Reposted by Tom McIntosh
This photo of rookie Yesavage casually walking off the mound as future Hall of Famer and helmet-less Ohtani is still in motion striking out is everything. #WantItAll
October 30, 2025 at 2:02 AM
This photo of rookie Yesavage casually walking off the mound as future Hall of Famer and helmet-less Ohtani is still in motion striking out is everything. #WantItAll
Well … this an interesting start to a game 😳😎
October 30, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Well … this an interesting start to a game 😳😎
Spent Friday afternoon at USask w @profsmithsask.bsky.social, Priscilla Settee, Denis Pillon [on Zoom], Dave McGrane & Rachel Loewen Walker talking about our book, The New Politics of Western Canada. Thank to USask Political Studies for organizing the event and to Priscilla for the pics.
October 26, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Spent Friday afternoon at USask w @profsmithsask.bsky.social, Priscilla Settee, Denis Pillon [on Zoom], Dave McGrane & Rachel Loewen Walker talking about our book, The New Politics of Western Canada. Thank to USask Political Studies for organizing the event and to Priscilla for the pics.
When people ask me how the semester is going …
October 23, 2025 at 5:43 PM
When people ask me how the semester is going …
So if Premier Smith is delivering the Throne Speech, I am assuming that Alberta has declared itself a republic?
October 23, 2025 at 4:39 PM
So if Premier Smith is delivering the Throne Speech, I am assuming that Alberta has declared itself a republic?
Is nothing sacred anymore? I remember when it opened ... all anybody could say was, "wow ... that's really, really yellow" ... but it kind of grew on you after a while.
strong contender for Greatest Headline, Edmonton division www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
October 22, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Is nothing sacred anymore? I remember when it opened ... all anybody could say was, "wow ... that's really, really yellow" ... but it kind of grew on you after a while.
I first heard about democracy sausages from Emma Graney when she in YQR writing for the Leader-Post. I always thought this was a key thing missing in our democratic processes ...
Our polling places need (1) democracy sausages and (2) complimentary dog sitting. Preferably not co-located.
(In addition to more staff and smoother processes).
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Democra...
(In addition to more staff and smoother processes).
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Democra...
Democracy sausage - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
October 20, 2025 at 10:37 PM
I first heard about democracy sausages from Emma Graney when she in YQR writing for the Leader-Post. I always thought this was a key thing missing in our democratic processes ...
The No Kings rally moves past the Canadian Embassy in Washington,DC today. A beautiful thing …
October 18, 2025 at 10:49 PM
The No Kings rally moves past the Canadian Embassy in Washington,DC today. A beautiful thing …
Thanks to Bushwakker’s Brew Pub for hosting another successful Science Pub and big thanks to my co-panelists Jim Farney & Murray Mandryk. Gratifying to see the room packed despite the Dewdney Dig going on around it.
October 17, 2025 at 3:13 AM
Thanks to Bushwakker’s Brew Pub for hosting another successful Science Pub and big thanks to my co-panelists Jim Farney & Murray Mandryk. Gratifying to see the room packed despite the Dewdney Dig going on around it.
The SK govt has refused to prioritize the fixing of health care for years and so this is where we are. They can’t blame the NDP, the Feds or trans kids for this. The Sask Party owns this. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Sask. man undergoes invasive medical procedures in hospital hallway due to overcapacity | CBC News
Kay Roberts never imagined he would receive invasive medical treatment in a busy hallway. He spent four nights and five days on a stretch bed while experiencing confusion and other cognitive issues.
www.cbc.ca
October 12, 2025 at 3:22 PM
The SK govt has refused to prioritize the fixing of health care for years and so this is where we are. They can’t blame the NDP, the Feds or trans kids for this. The Sask Party owns this. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Old man yelling at clouds dept: WTF is up w people watching movies in public places without headphones? When did this become a thing?
October 9, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Old man yelling at clouds dept: WTF is up w people watching movies in public places without headphones? When did this become a thing?
Latest addition: David Garneau. 2025. Preserve (Métis Identity). Acrylic on panel, 24 x 18.
October 9, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Latest addition: David Garneau. 2025. Preserve (Métis Identity). Acrylic on panel, 24 x 18.
Danielle Smith on X today: "There is no universe where Alberta will tolerate being landlocked in our own country by our neighbouring province ..."
I hate to be a geographic determinist, but yes there is such a universe and Premier Smith lives in it. Welcome to federalism, Premier ... get used to it
I hate to be a geographic determinist, but yes there is such a universe and Premier Smith lives in it. Welcome to federalism, Premier ... get used to it
October 7, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Danielle Smith on X today: "There is no universe where Alberta will tolerate being landlocked in our own country by our neighbouring province ..."
I hate to be a geographic determinist, but yes there is such a universe and Premier Smith lives in it. Welcome to federalism, Premier ... get used to it
I hate to be a geographic determinist, but yes there is such a universe and Premier Smith lives in it. Welcome to federalism, Premier ... get used to it
It seems that Carney’s honeymoon is slowly coming to an end, though he remains the preferred choice as PM. This should be an opportunity for the NDP to pull progressive voters back into the fold. Whether this leadership race will do that is still an open question. www.338canada.ca/p/338-sunday...
338 Sunday Update: As Carney Heads South, Polls Tighten at Home
Fresh federal data point to a narrowing gap, Legault struggles in Quebec, and Alberta’s municipal contests heat up.
www.338canada.ca
October 5, 2025 at 5:32 PM
It seems that Carney’s honeymoon is slowly coming to an end, though he remains the preferred choice as PM. This should be an opportunity for the NDP to pull progressive voters back into the fold. Whether this leadership race will do that is still an open question. www.338canada.ca/p/338-sunday...
When did people forget how to use an elevator? Isn't it pretty standard to wait until people exit the elevator before you get in lest you force exiteers to the back and cut off their ability to leave? Why is it so hard for people to figure this out? Okay ... I'm done yelling at clouds for the day
October 2, 2025 at 7:51 PM
When did people forget how to use an elevator? Isn't it pretty standard to wait until people exit the elevator before you get in lest you force exiteers to the back and cut off their ability to leave? Why is it so hard for people to figure this out? Okay ... I'm done yelling at clouds for the day
This is peak Ford ...
September 26, 2025 at 8:44 PM
This is peak Ford ...
CBC reporting on the opening of the first nurse-practitioner led primary care clinic in Ottawa. Though the medical associations will howl, this is a key component of solving our nation-wide lack of access to primary care in both urban and rural settings.
September 19, 2025 at 1:20 PM
CBC reporting on the opening of the first nurse-practitioner led primary care clinic in Ottawa. Though the medical associations will howl, this is a key component of solving our nation-wide lack of access to primary care in both urban and rural settings.