UofG Department of Political Science
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Department of Political Science at the University of Guelph. https://polisci.uoguelph.ca/
New from Professor Tamara Small: “Digital integration in political advertising: Insights from expenditures in the 2019 and 2021 Canadian elections”:
Digital integration in political advertising: Insights from expenditures in the 2019 and 2021 Canadian elections
Abstract. Digital political advertising is “interactive content placed for a fee” (Fowler et al., 2020, 111). It has been long assumed that Canadian politi
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November 13, 2025 at 4:29 PM
New from Professor Tamara Small: “Digital integration in political advertising: Insights from expenditures in the 2019 and 2021 Canadian elections”:
Dr. Dax D'Orazio, post-doctoral fellow at the University of Guelph, was interviewed about free speech on campus in this episode of CBC’s Ideas: www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...
November 13, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Dr. Dax D'Orazio, post-doctoral fellow at the University of Guelph, was interviewed about free speech on campus in this episode of CBC’s Ideas: www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...
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#UofG | Dr. Julie Simmons weighs in on Western provinces' reaction to the federal budget with @nationalobserver.com.
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Alberta and Saskatchewan play nice with federal budget, for now
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe did not lambaste the federal government's recent budget despite its language suggesting the provinces must fall in line with federal i...
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November 7, 2025 at 3:53 PM
#UofG | Dr. Julie Simmons weighs in on Western provinces' reaction to the federal budget with @nationalobserver.com.
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Join Dr. Martha Paynter as she speaks to her 20-year effort in promoting abortion access in Canada in this talk hosted by the Department of Political Science Speakers Series and the Grounded and Engaged Theory Lab.
For more information: uoguel.ph/POLS-Lawless
For more information: uoguel.ph/POLS-Lawless
November 6, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Join Dr. Martha Paynter as she speaks to her 20-year effort in promoting abortion access in Canada in this talk hosted by the Department of Political Science Speakers Series and the Grounded and Engaged Theory Lab.
For more information: uoguel.ph/POLS-Lawless
For more information: uoguel.ph/POLS-Lawless
Join us for a guest lecture with Dr. Michal Freedhoff, former Assistant Administrator for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention (OCSPP) and past Biden administration appointee.
More information: uoguel.ph/inside-the-EPA
More information: uoguel.ph/inside-the-EPA
November 4, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Join us for a guest lecture with Dr. Michal Freedhoff, former Assistant Administrator for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention (OCSPP) and past Biden administration appointee.
More information: uoguel.ph/inside-the-EPA
More information: uoguel.ph/inside-the-EPA
Thinking about grad school? Do you want a meaningful career where you can drive change in public policy, governance, law, and justice? Explore the MA or PhD Political Science programs at #UofG!
Join us for a Graduate Info Night: csahs.uoguelph.ca/events/2025/...
Join us for a Graduate Info Night: csahs.uoguelph.ca/events/2025/...
October 27, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Thinking about grad school? Do you want a meaningful career where you can drive change in public policy, governance, law, and justice? Explore the MA or PhD Political Science programs at #UofG!
Join us for a Graduate Info Night: csahs.uoguelph.ca/events/2025/...
Join us for a Graduate Info Night: csahs.uoguelph.ca/events/2025/...
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The LWWRC is co-hosting the fourth panel in our Countering Policy Exclusions speaker series! Join us and discuss women and gender-diverse leaders with disabilities in policy and politics.
🗓️: November 10, 2025
⏰: 3-4:30 pm ET
📍: MacKinnon 019/Zoom
Learn more and register: bit.ly/4774oWY
🗓️: November 10, 2025
⏰: 3-4:30 pm ET
📍: MacKinnon 019/Zoom
Learn more and register: bit.ly/4774oWY
October 22, 2025 at 2:39 PM
The LWWRC is co-hosting the fourth panel in our Countering Policy Exclusions speaker series! Join us and discuss women and gender-diverse leaders with disabilities in policy and politics.
🗓️: November 10, 2025
⏰: 3-4:30 pm ET
📍: MacKinnon 019/Zoom
Learn more and register: bit.ly/4774oWY
🗓️: November 10, 2025
⏰: 3-4:30 pm ET
📍: MacKinnon 019/Zoom
Learn more and register: bit.ly/4774oWY
Speaker Series: Next Wednesday, October 22, join our panel of political experts for an engaging discussion about the first six months of the new Mark Carney-led federal government.
More details: csahs.uoguelph.ca/events/2025/...
More details: csahs.uoguelph.ca/events/2025/...
October 16, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Speaker Series: Next Wednesday, October 22, join our panel of political experts for an engaging discussion about the first six months of the new Mark Carney-led federal government.
More details: csahs.uoguelph.ca/events/2025/...
More details: csahs.uoguelph.ca/events/2025/...
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#UofG’s Justice and Legal Studies (JLS) program offers an early introduction to law from a social science perspective, equipping students with the skills to pursue diverse careers in the legal field.
Learn more: uoguel.ph/oz183
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September 23, 2025 at 2:57 PM
#UofG’s Justice and Legal Studies (JLS) program offers an early introduction to law from a social science perspective, equipping students with the skills to pursue diverse careers in the legal field.
Learn more: uoguel.ph/oz183
Learn more: uoguel.ph/oz183
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Orientation Week at #UofG begins on Saturday, August 30, with hundreds of events lined up to kick off the new school year! New students will have the chance to connect, explore campus, and get involved as they start their university journey.
Learn more: uoguel.ph/z4zqw
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O-Week Helps U of G Students Get to Know Campus
New University of Guelph students are about to dive into an unforgettable Orientation Week packed with energy, connection and support.
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August 25, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Orientation Week at #UofG begins on Saturday, August 30, with hundreds of events lined up to kick off the new school year! New students will have the chance to connect, explore campus, and get involved as they start their university journey.
Learn more: uoguel.ph/z4zqw
Learn more: uoguel.ph/z4zqw
Featuring insight from Dr. Dax D’Orazio, post-doctoral fellow at the University of Guelph: Examining political extremism in Canada ottawa.citynews.ca/2025/07/10/q...
Examining political extremism in Canada in the wake of the alleged anti-government militia plot in Quebec
A look at political extremism in Canada in the wake of an alleged plot involving a militia to take over a portion of Quebec City.
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August 14, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Featuring insight from Dr. Dax D’Orazio, post-doctoral fellow at the University of Guelph: Examining political extremism in Canada ottawa.citynews.ca/2025/07/10/q...
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#UofG | Dr. Julie Simmons is available for interviews to discuss the upcoming federal byelection in Alberta, where Pierre Poilievre is running to win back a seat in the House of Commons.
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Learn more in our latest #ExpertAlert: news.uoguelph.ca/2025/07/expe...
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Learn more in our latest #ExpertAlert: news.uoguelph.ca/2025/07/expe...
Expert Available: Pierre Poilievre Running in Byelection
Constituents in the rural Alberta riding of Battle River-Crowfoot will head to the polls on Aug. 18 for a byelection in which Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre hopes to win back a seat in the House...
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July 21, 2025 at 1:14 PM
#UofG | Dr. Julie Simmons is available for interviews to discuss the upcoming federal byelection in Alberta, where Pierre Poilievre is running to win back a seat in the House of Commons.
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Learn more in our latest #ExpertAlert: news.uoguelph.ca/2025/07/expe...
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Learn more in our latest #ExpertAlert: news.uoguelph.ca/2025/07/expe...
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#UofG | Poli sci professor, Dr. Julie Simmons, speaks with the Times of India about the results of the federal election.
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Mark Carney strong, yet just short: How Liberals fell short after a stunning comeback in Canada polls - The Times of India
Rest of World News: Mark Carney's Liberals surged in the polls, fueled by his 'Canada Strong' message and perceived ability to counter Trump. However, a late shift in Tru
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April 30, 2025 at 1:21 PM
#UofG | Poli sci professor, Dr. Julie Simmons, speaks with the Times of India about the results of the federal election.
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#UofG | Poli sci professor, Dr. Mark Harding, talks to the @thestar.com about what's next for the federal NDP.
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The NDP is losing official party status after Canada’s election. Here’s what that means
Meanwhile, Jagmeet Singh stepped down as NDP Leader after losing his own seat amid one of the party’s worst election outcomes.
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April 30, 2025 at 1:23 PM
#UofG | Poli sci professor, Dr. Mark Harding, talks to the @thestar.com about what's next for the federal NDP.
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Dr. Julie Simmons spoke to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) to analyze the results of the election: www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04...
Canadian Liberals win but unclear if majority or minority
Follow the latest news headlines from Australia's most trusted source. Read in-depth expert analysis and watch live coverage on ABC News.
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April 29, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Dr. Julie Simmons spoke to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) to analyze the results of the election: www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04...
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Congratulations LWWRC cluster co-lead
@leahlevac.bsky.social, Laura Pin, Amanda Buchnea, Jayne Malenfant, and Jes Annan on their article which highlights people with lived experiences of homelessness in drafting a progressive National Housing Strategy. Read it here bit.ly/42JEJzR!
@leahlevac.bsky.social, Laura Pin, Amanda Buchnea, Jayne Malenfant, and Jes Annan on their article which highlights people with lived experiences of homelessness in drafting a progressive National Housing Strategy. Read it here bit.ly/42JEJzR!
A national housing strategy for whom? Possibilities and limits in Canada’s National Housing Strategy (NHS) for a rights-based housing regime
The lack of adequate housing has reached crisis levels in many countries, including Canada. Further, housing policy development often excludes the knowledges of people with lived experience (LE) of...
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April 24, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Congratulations LWWRC cluster co-lead
@leahlevac.bsky.social, Laura Pin, Amanda Buchnea, Jayne Malenfant, and Jes Annan on their article which highlights people with lived experiences of homelessness in drafting a progressive National Housing Strategy. Read it here bit.ly/42JEJzR!
@leahlevac.bsky.social, Laura Pin, Amanda Buchnea, Jayne Malenfant, and Jes Annan on their article which highlights people with lived experiences of homelessness in drafting a progressive National Housing Strategy. Read it here bit.ly/42JEJzR!
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#UofG | Dr. Julie Simmons shares her insight on the number of Indigenous candidates running in the federal election, with @cdnpress.bsky.social
‘This is a call:’ Indigenous candidates reflect on running in the federal election
Maintaining reconciliation efforts between Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities, answering calls to help constituents, and uniting Canadians are some reasons Indigenous political hopefuls say the...
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April 21, 2025 at 2:56 PM
#UofG | Dr. Julie Simmons shares her insight on the number of Indigenous candidates running in the federal election, with @cdnpress.bsky.social
Professor Adam Kochanski (@adamkochanski.bsky.social) co-edited a special issue of Global Studies Quarterly on Localization in World Politics. Kochanski co-edited the collection of articles and co-authored the introductory essay with Professors @emilykmscott.bsky.social & Jennifer Welsh #SSHRCfunded
Localization in World Politics: Bridging Theory and Practice
Abstract. This Introduction and Special Forum highlight the importance of localization for the study of world politics, both as a theoretical concept in in
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April 4, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Professor Adam Kochanski (@adamkochanski.bsky.social) co-edited a special issue of Global Studies Quarterly on Localization in World Politics. Kochanski co-edited the collection of articles and co-authored the introductory essay with Professors @emilykmscott.bsky.social & Jennifer Welsh #SSHRCfunded
Featuring insight from Dr. Julie Simmons: “'Generational' election: U.S. threats could drive higher voter turnout, experts say” www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
'Generational' election: U.S. threats could drive higher voter turnout, experts say | CBC News
The stakes are high, with U.S. President Donald Trump threatening both Canada’s economy and sovereignty. That could lead to higher turnout at the polls as Canadians decide which party is best equipped...
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April 2, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Featuring insight from Dr. Julie Simmons: “'Generational' election: U.S. threats could drive higher voter turnout, experts say” www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Read Professor Koning's article in The Conversation about his new dataset on immigrant welfare exclusion: Politicians’ attacks on immigrants lack solid evidence: New data set the record straight. theconversation.com/politicians-...
Politicians’ attacks on immigrants lack solid evidence: New data set the record straight
Many political debates about immigration and the welfare of immigrants are not accompanied by facts. A new data set can help with that.
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March 27, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Read Professor Koning's article in The Conversation about his new dataset on immigrant welfare exclusion: Politicians’ attacks on immigrants lack solid evidence: New data set the record straight. theconversation.com/politicians-...
Join us for our upcoming Roundtable on Populism and Immigration Policy Speaker Series event: March 6, 2025 11:30am - 1:00pm in JTP 2266.
March 5, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Join us for our upcoming Roundtable on Populism and Immigration Policy Speaker Series event: March 6, 2025 11:30am - 1:00pm in JTP 2266.
Dr. Koning launched a new website with data on the level of immigrant welfare exclusion in different countries and at different moments in time. Check it out! www.iespi.ca
The Immigrant Exclusion from Social Programs Index (IESPI)
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March 4, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Dr. Koning launched a new website with data on the level of immigrant welfare exclusion in different countries and at different moments in time. Check it out! www.iespi.ca
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Last week the Mortara Center and Professors Diana Kim and @pauliinapatana.bsky.social, with the support of @cgesgeorgetown.bsky.social, hosted the Politics of Social Stratification: Global Perspectives, a workshop aimed at examining the politics of social stratification, inequality, and identity.
February 24, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Last week the Mortara Center and Professors Diana Kim and @pauliinapatana.bsky.social, with the support of @cgesgeorgetown.bsky.social, hosted the Politics of Social Stratification: Global Perspectives, a workshop aimed at examining the politics of social stratification, inequality, and identity.
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David Peck is relaunching his podcast with our conversation on Hidden Politics and the SDGs - have a listen & share for your students and colleagues! shows.acast.com/face2face-wi... @lcotula.bsky.social @davethomas.bsky.social @ryankatzrosene.bsky.social
Hidden Politics - Hidden Agendas | Face2Face with David Peck
Unpacking the Secret Powers of Commodities with Adam Sneyd
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December 5, 2024 at 12:53 PM
David Peck is relaunching his podcast with our conversation on Hidden Politics and the SDGs - have a listen & share for your students and colleagues! shows.acast.com/face2face-wi... @lcotula.bsky.social @davethomas.bsky.social @ryankatzrosene.bsky.social
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Important reporting by Wendy Gillis @torontostar.bsky.social
I provide some context based on my research on police sexual violence with @daniellemcnabb.bsky.social
www.thestar.com/news/gta/an-...
I provide some context based on my research on police sexual violence with @daniellemcnabb.bsky.social
www.thestar.com/news/gta/an-...
An Ontario police officer was fired for his ‘inappropriate’ relationship with a teenage girl. 20 years later, she’s telling her story — and demanding justice
“I thought, over the years, that I'd be able to forget and move on, and I can't,” said a woman who alleges she was sexually assaulted by a Durham police
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November 28, 2024 at 1:33 PM
Important reporting by Wendy Gillis @torontostar.bsky.social
I provide some context based on my research on police sexual violence with @daniellemcnabb.bsky.social
www.thestar.com/news/gta/an-...
I provide some context based on my research on police sexual violence with @daniellemcnabb.bsky.social
www.thestar.com/news/gta/an-...