Yolande Pottie-Sherman
@ypsherm.bsky.social
Geographer focused on international migration, immigrant receptivity, & housing justice in Canadian/US cities esp. less favoured regions, small & mid-sized cities. Prof at Memorial U., St. John’s | Mom. Child Care advocate.
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New article: Valuing a new “good”: Debates over the value of the social good in Canada's Social Finance Fund.
It explores how different groups in the social finance system struggle over competing valuations of the 'social' in relation to financial returns.
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It explores how different groups in the social finance system struggle over competing valuations of the 'social' in relation to financial returns.
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
May 8, 2025 at 1:22 PM
New article: Valuing a new “good”: Debates over the value of the social good in Canada's Social Finance Fund.
It explores how different groups in the social finance system struggle over competing valuations of the 'social' in relation to financial returns.
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
It explores how different groups in the social finance system struggle over competing valuations of the 'social' in relation to financial returns.
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
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Every answer to maintain quality in university education in an age of Gen AI involves smaller classes, more human TAs, and deeper connections between professors and students. The constant budget crisis and reduced resources suggest that there is no clear plan or vision from the leaders or funders.
April 17, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Every answer to maintain quality in university education in an age of Gen AI involves smaller classes, more human TAs, and deeper connections between professors and students. The constant budget crisis and reduced resources suggest that there is no clear plan or vision from the leaders or funders.
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April 9, 2025 at 6:39 PM
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Are you worried about the future of the state of the province of Newfoundland and Labrador? I am. Education is everything and it's not being taken seriously at all.
#nlpoli
#nlpoli
AMANDA BITTNER: The math doesn’t add up on NL's education system
Current education funding is failing NL kids from kindergarten right up to Memorial University students, says MUN political scientist
www.saltwire.com
April 3, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Are you worried about the future of the state of the province of Newfoundland and Labrador? I am. Education is everything and it's not being taken seriously at all.
#nlpoli
#nlpoli
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Some folks at MUN have started a petition to raise the issue of chronic de-funding of education with the government. Sign it!
April 3, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Some folks at MUN have started a petition to raise the issue of chronic de-funding of education with the government. Sign it!
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Lots of Red counties would have lost population but for immigration.
Faces…leopards.
Faces…leopards.
Immigration Saved Hundreds of U.S. Counties From Population Loss
Over 450 U.S. counties would have lost population between 2023 and 2024 without immigration, according to an analysis of new data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
www.prb.org
March 30, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Lots of Red counties would have lost population but for immigration.
Faces…leopards.
Faces…leopards.
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75% of US scientists responding to Nature poll have considered leaving for Canada: t.co/X21dnVjWkB5
https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-025-00938-y
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March 29, 2025 at 3:30 PM
75% of US scientists responding to Nature poll have considered leaving for Canada: t.co/X21dnVjWkB5
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I had a great meeting this morning with Dr. Yolande Pottie-Sherman, Dr. Amanda Bittner, Dr. Maria Mayr, and Susan Forward to discuss our university, and how we must adequately #FundMUN so it can maintain a comprehensive curriculum.
March 28, 2025 at 2:19 PM
I had a great meeting this morning with Dr. Yolande Pottie-Sherman, Dr. Amanda Bittner, Dr. Maria Mayr, and Susan Forward to discuss our university, and how we must adequately #FundMUN so it can maintain a comprehensive curriculum.
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The NL government attitude to @memorialu.bsky.social is heartbreaking, but also puzzling. Our university contributes so much to our social & economic well-being. How many of us, including Andrew Furey and his cabinet, would be where we are without Memorial? #FundMUN
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Province Won’t Commit to Increased Funding for MUN despite Calls to Do so
The provincial government says it has a "constructive working relationship" with Memorial University, but it w...
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March 27, 2025 at 10:37 AM
The NL government attitude to @memorialu.bsky.social is heartbreaking, but also puzzling. Our university contributes so much to our social & economic well-being. How many of us, including Andrew Furey and his cabinet, would be where we are without Memorial? #FundMUN
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Election discussion earlier today with @rgwhitaker.bsky.social , @ypsherm.bsky.social , @ptitroch.bsky.social & me. Hosted by @adamfwalsh.bsky.social
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March 25, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Election discussion earlier today with @rgwhitaker.bsky.social , @ypsherm.bsky.social , @ptitroch.bsky.social & me. Hosted by @adamfwalsh.bsky.social
www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...
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Canadian immigration minister, Mark Miller, makes surprise address to #MetropolisCanada2025 conference this morning on what may be his last day in the position
March 13, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Canadian immigration minister, Mark Miller, makes surprise address to #MetropolisCanada2025 conference this morning on what may be his last day in the position
I’m in Toronto this week for the 27th Metropolis Canada Conference: "Resetting Canada’s Immigration Plan & Program for a New Era." Looking forward to participating in 2 workshops on: how frontline organizations are responding to anti-immigrant attitudes; and the immigrant entrepreneurial ecosystem.
March 12, 2025 at 1:35 PM
I’m in Toronto this week for the 27th Metropolis Canada Conference: "Resetting Canada’s Immigration Plan & Program for a New Era." Looking forward to participating in 2 workshops on: how frontline organizations are responding to anti-immigrant attitudes; and the immigrant entrepreneurial ecosystem.
I spoke with CBC this week about Newfoundland and Labrador's signing of a deal to extend the federal $10aDay child care program to 2031. #cdnchildcare #childcareforall
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Federal child-care funding extension a 'big step' for N.L., says advocate | CBC News
Parents in Newfoundland and Labrador can breathe a sigh of relief as the province signs a deal that will extend the federal child-care program.
www.cbc.ca
March 12, 2025 at 1:18 PM
I spoke with CBC this week about Newfoundland and Labrador's signing of a deal to extend the federal $10aDay child care program to 2031. #cdnchildcare #childcareforall
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Big news for child care in Canada! Today, Prime Minister Trudeau announced the federal government is extending Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) funding agreements until 2031, and will investing more to build a nationwide system of early learning and child care. buff.ly/pBjWBCq
Trudeau announces $37B in child care deals with 11 provinces and territories | CBC News
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government has signed agreements totalling almost $37 billion over five years with 11 provinces and territories that will extend the federal child-care space program…
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March 6, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Big news for child care in Canada! Today, Prime Minister Trudeau announced the federal government is extending Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) funding agreements until 2031, and will investing more to build a nationwide system of early learning and child care. buff.ly/pBjWBCq
Some good news! Very reassuring to see 11 provinces & territories sign-onto an agrmt with feds to extend the Canada-Wide Early Learning & Child Care Agreement. This agreement allowed Newfoundland and Labrador to bring down parent fees for regulated child care to $10/day. www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Trudeau announces $37B in child care deals with 11 provinces and territories | CBC News
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government has signed agreements totalling almost $37 billion over five years with 11 provinces and territories that will extend the federal child care space program un...
www.cbc.ca
March 6, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Some good news! Very reassuring to see 11 provinces & territories sign-onto an agrmt with feds to extend the Canada-Wide Early Learning & Child Care Agreement. This agreement allowed Newfoundland and Labrador to bring down parent fees for regulated child care to $10/day. www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
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Canada's Urban Infrastructure Deficit: Toward democracy & equitable prosperity
w/ @ypsherm.bsky.social @yankestens.bsky.social @tiznadoaitken.bsky.social @jedwin.bsky.social @chittimarco.bsky.social
- @canurb.bsky.social & @uoftcities.bsky.social
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w/ @ypsherm.bsky.social @yankestens.bsky.social @tiznadoaitken.bsky.social @jedwin.bsky.social @chittimarco.bsky.social
- @canurb.bsky.social & @uoftcities.bsky.social
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UofT Report - State of Canada's Cities Summit
The State of Canada’s Cities Summit by the Canadian Urban Institute brings together the most influential Canadians each year to address global, regional, and local challenges facing our cities. This y...
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March 3, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Canada's Urban Infrastructure Deficit: Toward democracy & equitable prosperity
w/ @ypsherm.bsky.social @yankestens.bsky.social @tiznadoaitken.bsky.social @jedwin.bsky.social @chittimarco.bsky.social
- @canurb.bsky.social & @uoftcities.bsky.social
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w/ @ypsherm.bsky.social @yankestens.bsky.social @tiznadoaitken.bsky.social @jedwin.bsky.social @chittimarco.bsky.social
- @canurb.bsky.social & @uoftcities.bsky.social
stateofcitiessummit.ca/report
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Great presentation by @ypsherm.bsky.social on the barriers to finding work for international students.
@munlgeog.bsky.social
@munlgeog.bsky.social
February 27, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Great presentation by @ypsherm.bsky.social on the barriers to finding work for international students.
@munlgeog.bsky.social
@munlgeog.bsky.social
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While many of you are likely yelling "GO USA" or "GO CANADA!" I'm yelling "GO literally any elected member of congress and the rule of law, please, anyone or a single check or a solitary balance or—
February 21, 2025 at 3:03 AM
While many of you are likely yelling "GO USA" or "GO CANADA!" I'm yelling "GO literally any elected member of congress and the rule of law, please, anyone or a single check or a solitary balance or—
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Okay so you know I like to remind everyone how the American immigration system has been cruel for a very long time. But loading people on flights to deport them to countries that they are not from, like Iranians to Panama, is not business as usual.
February 20, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Okay so you know I like to remind everyone how the American immigration system has been cruel for a very long time. But loading people on flights to deport them to countries that they are not from, like Iranians to Panama, is not business as usual.
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#nlwx my residential street is wide enough for 3 cars but its sidewalks are buried in a meter of snow.
To all the people in eastern North America in the path of this snowstorm:
You can and should expect your city to plow sidewalks (and bike lanes) like they do for roads.
The technology exists, many cities do it (including Montreal & Ottawa). Choosing not to is a middle finger to pedestrians.
You can and should expect your city to plow sidewalks (and bike lanes) like they do for roads.
The technology exists, many cities do it (including Montreal & Ottawa). Choosing not to is a middle finger to pedestrians.
February 13, 2025 at 12:53 PM
#nlwx my residential street is wide enough for 3 cars but its sidewalks are buried in a meter of snow.
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I keep seeing people post that Canadian universities should scoop up all the American academics who are losing their research funding.
I’m guessing these people have no idea what’s going on in Canadian universities after decades of deliberate underfunding.
I’m guessing these people have no idea what’s going on in Canadian universities after decades of deliberate underfunding.
February 8, 2025 at 5:50 PM
I keep seeing people post that Canadian universities should scoop up all the American academics who are losing their research funding.
I’m guessing these people have no idea what’s going on in Canadian universities after decades of deliberate underfunding.
I’m guessing these people have no idea what’s going on in Canadian universities after decades of deliberate underfunding.
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Trump paused 25% tariff on Mexico, after Mexico agreed to further border militarization. Mexico already has one of world's largest immigration detention systems.
I repeat myself, but pay attention to migration policy! It's almost always compass for what's happening in both domestic & foreign policy
I repeat myself, but pay attention to migration policy! It's almost always compass for what's happening in both domestic & foreign policy
February 3, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Trump paused 25% tariff on Mexico, after Mexico agreed to further border militarization. Mexico already has one of world's largest immigration detention systems.
I repeat myself, but pay attention to migration policy! It's almost always compass for what's happening in both domestic & foreign policy
I repeat myself, but pay attention to migration policy! It's almost always compass for what's happening in both domestic & foreign policy
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I hope we can recognize this for what it truly is: a classic divide-and-conquer strategy, with #migrant people used as pawns and sacrifice.
www.cbc.ca/news/world/m...
www.cbc.ca/news/world/m...
Mexico president says U.S. tariffs on her country delayed for 1 month | CBC News
Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum says American tariffs on her country have been delayed for a month after a conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump.
www.cbc.ca
February 3, 2025 at 6:34 PM
I hope we can recognize this for what it truly is: a classic divide-and-conquer strategy, with #migrant people used as pawns and sacrifice.
www.cbc.ca/news/world/m...
www.cbc.ca/news/world/m...
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