🚨Join us July 15 for a webinar w/@jackpannell.bsky.social, @danhonig.bsky.social & @jenditchburn.bsky.social! They'll discuss what a “mission-driven” approach to governing means, how it has played out in the U.K., & what lessons it might offer for Canada’s federal public service! 👉 irpp.org?p=20851

Study of Canadian academics who venture into writing for the general public finds online threats/abuse they get in return are "leading to self-censorship": • 19.9% avoid expressing their viewpoints • 13.4% avoid writing about certain topics • 26.9% reconsider their "knowledge mobilization efforts"

My thoughts on the self-destructive approach of Western Conservatives during this federal election campaign. open.substack.com/pub/drjaredw...

This new Yellowhead Institute special report on pretendians in academia by @amyshawanda.bsky.social and @gabekm.bsky.social is excellent and much needed. Also featuring brilliant artwork by @sonnyassu.bsky.social. yellowheadinstitute.org/pretendians-...

"There's nothing like these fears to bring Canadian's together." — @dominiquemarshall.bsky.social (@cuhistory.bsky.social) on how worries about annexation have — and continue to — unite our nation. Tonight at 8/11pm with @adambunch.bsky.social and @spaikin.bsky.social #cdnpoli

American manufacturing hasn't been decimated. It has been automated. It's not Canada's fault that people aren't turning wrenches in factories anymore.

It boggles the mind how Premier Smith can take a harder line stance against the prime minister of her own country than the president of an enemy nation. If she's unsure who is the bigger threat, her advisors have failed all Albertans miserably.

Full Ministry listing here: www.pm.gc.ca/en/cabinet

Turns out that Canada has *checks notes* a free trade agreement with the United States recently renegotiated by the previous Trump administration.

At our last departmental meeting, we had a vigorous discussion about the School's current and future social media presence. Happy to say, the School has joined Bluesky! Check us out @carletonsppa.bsky.social and take a peek at the SPPA Starter Pack below.

Ontario govt, 15 years ago: We're freezing funding per student. Colleges and universities: Okay, we'll take in more students to pay our bills. Ontario govt 8 years ago: We're capping the number of students we fund. Colleges and universities: Okay, we'll raise tuition to keep up with inflation...

Looking forward to reading this year's entries! Please share with any of our brilliant colleagues who wrote a book this year.

Here's an article with a summary of where we are on the threatened 25% US tariff and some hints about what we might do. Some good ideas in there; some bad. Let me summarize in a thread. Begin with 3 facts, then 3 things not to do, then 3 actions items. www.theglobeandmail.com/business/art...

Territory, Politics, Governance journal is moving to Bluesky. Follow for issue and article announcements and author connections in 2025. @rsa-tpg.bsky.social

I find starter packs extremely helpful, and created one for those interested in research on federalism, intergovernmental relations and territorial politics more generally. Please let me know if someone wants/needs to be added or removed. tinyurl.com/yfc5tdme

We're hiring! Please share with your networks. irpp.org/2024/11/asso...

trying to populate the feed! message me to add you :) go.bsky.app/F3iBsie

Cicero was a very wise man

Kathryn May: Public service job cuts loom as Ottawa misses spending and deficit targets policyoptions.irpp.org/magazines/no...

Submitted. Looking forward to returning to CPSA '25!