Alex Marland
alexmarland.bsky.social
Alex Marland
@alexmarland.bsky.social
Professor, Canadian politics | Jarislowsky Chair in Trust & Political Leadership, Acadia University. New book "No I in Team" out. https://partyloyalty.ca
Thank you for the surprise delivery, @fsnagovsky.bsky.social. Well played, sir. Well played.
October 28, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Thrilled to share that "No I in Team: Party Loyalty in Canadian Politics" is finally in print! Deep research into why Canadian politicians rarely dissent from their leaders.
Learn more at partyloyalty.ca

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October 22, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Students from Acadia, SMU & UQTR got a behind-the-scenes look at politics & media in Halifax on Friday — visiting CBC, CTV, NATIONAL PR & the NS Legislature. From newsroom bias to party discipline, lots learned about how democracy really works. Huge thanks to all our hosts!
October 4, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Finally! The first NL election poll is here. Big thanks to Narrative Research for sharing this publicly. Done in August… let’s see how it holds up heading into Oct 14. #nlpoli
October 1, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Great to see this new book on Canadian PMs & their cabinets! It looks like an excellent resource. Along with co-authors Jeni Armstrong & Dan Arnold, I contributed the chapter on Justin Trudeau’s ever-changing team -- constantly updated right up to Mark Carney becoming PM.
September 30, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Wrapped up the Political Leadership & Trust workshop at Acadia University! Two days of sharing ideas, exchanging feedback, and building connections — with book projects, a panel on democracy & trust, and a prize for best presentation. Grateful to all who made it a success! 🎉
September 27, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Great energy at the Political Leadership & Trust in Canada workshop at Acadia University! 🎉 Smart discussions, solid research, and amazing vibes all around. #cdnpoli
September 25, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Great kickoff for the Regional Advisory Council of the Jarislowsky Chair at Acadia University! Lots of ideas on boosting public engagement -- turnout, mentoring, civic education, running for office, building trust. Grateful for the energy & insights!
September 22, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Details are scanty about party/leader polling in Newfoundland & Labrador. No public polls in 2025! Narrative Research found that support for the NL government before the election call was 66%. Survey was Aug. 7-29. Source: Chronicle Herald Sept 18. #nlpoli
September 18, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Look what arrived in the mail! Right up my alley. Rob Currie-Wood has gone deep into an assortment of Conservative, Liberal & NDP documents. Just the kind of research we need to better understand how political parties operate in Canada. #cdnpoli @ubcpress.bsky.social
September 13, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Looks like the Toronto Star headline desk has been borrowing some lingo from @jaredwesley.ca's Common Ground project. 👀
September 11, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Upcoming event at Acadia University!
September 11, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Today Acadia University joins voices across Canada in celebrating Stephen Jarislowsky’s 100th birthday. His vision and generosity have transformed student lives, and are strengthening Canadian democracy. 🎂🎉🎈💯
September 9, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Look what arrived today — looking forward to reading it! Especially keen about chapter 5 “Reticence Towards Party Discipline & Ideological Misalignment.” 🙂📕
Bravo @angeliawagner.bsky.social
September 8, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Leaders who say they’re 100% sure no one will cross the floor usually believe it. But floor crossers don’t show their cards. Read more in "No I in Team" (out in October): partyloyalty.ca
September 7, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Save the date: "Why Leadership & Trust Matter for Democracy" – A public discussion at Acadia University, Sept 25, 7:30 PM with Kelly Regan, Darrell Dexter, Steve Murphy & Michael Wernick. Moderated by Jennifer Ditchburn.
August 26, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Grateful for the coverage, @hilltimes.com -- thank you. Co-authored with the brilliant @jaredwesley.ca & ‪@mireillelalancette.bsky.social‬
July 28, 2025 at 1:34 PM
🎉Cover reveal! "No I in Team: Party Loyalty in Canada" drops Oct 2025 with ‪University of Toronto Press. Why are Canadian politicians so loyal to their parties? Hint: it's complicated. @jaredwesley.ca @mireillelalancette.bsky.social @uoftpress.bsky.social
July 17, 2025 at 12:39 PM
So pleased to have submitted page proof revisions of “No I in Team: Party Loyalty in Canada” to University of Toronto Press. One final review of the manuscript remains until it goes into publication. 😅📕🇨🇦
@jaredwesley.ca
July 8, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Big thanks to everyone who made the Lieutenant Governor's annual garden party in Halifax a success — Atlantic Canadian hospitality is unmatched!
June 19, 2025 at 12:36 PM
The most controversial thing about King Charles reading the Speech from the Throne in Canada might be the BBC's use of a possessive apostrophe
May 27, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Took this photo in Ottawa yesterday. Symbolic of the NDP’s situation in the 2025 Canadian general election.
May 2, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Post-election panels will be livestreamed on CPAC-TV tonight -- journalists and scholars providing fresh insights about the 2025 Canadian election #cdnpoli
April 30, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Please share! The Department of Politics at Acadia University is hiring online instructors for Politics courses in a new Certificate in Democratic Leadership. Apply by May 8! Details: hr.acadiau.ca/employment/c...
April 28, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Atlantic Canada is set to send a whole lotta Liberal MPs to Ottawa on Monday -- numbers like this will result in a red wave across the whole region.
(Image source: Narrative Research survey conducted April 21-22, reported in PEI's The Guardian on April 25)
April 26, 2025 at 7:16 PM