Dr. Jared Wesley appeared on The Jim Toth show on December 12. Hear his interview (4:00 to 12:00), which includes bonus insights on the Jets and Oilers. 🎧 megaphone.link/CORU2712396246

Ma's floor crossing is fairly typical of the hundreds we studied: a combination of policy and leadership considerations informed his choice. Learn more in our new book: partyloyalty.ca

"Why is it such a big deal... if an elected representative comes out and says something that goes against the team," asks @alexmarland.bsky.social co-author of "No I in Team: Party Loyalty in Canadian Politics." At 8pm with @jaredwesley.ca & @jeyantvo.bsky.social | Producer @mayaabramson.bsky.social

A McGill student interviewed me about my new co-authored book -- wish I had her tech skills! www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Ldb... @partyloyalty.bsky.social

Read an excerpt from our book in this month's Walrus magazine. thewalrus.ca/political-de...

Politicians leave cabinets and caucuses for a host of reasons. According to our analysis, most do so on matters of conviction (policy and ideology) rather than ambition (votes or office). Learn more in our new book: partyloyalty.ca.

How did D'Entremont's floor crossing compare to others in Canadian history? And what can we do to improve party democracy? Our @alexmarland.bsky.social sat down with David Cochrane on Power & Politics today. youtu.be/WJqFpwGIy_k?...

Join us in Edmonton, December 4! No I in Team: Hyperpartisanship in Alberta www.eventbrite.ca/e/no-i-in-te...

Book Launch + Fireside Chat Join us for the launch of No “I” in Team with a special fireside conversation featuring the Hon. Rachel Notley! @alexmarland.bsky.social & @jaredwesley.ca 🗓️ Friday, Dec. 5 🕓 4:00–5:30pm 📍 Alfred Sorensen Community Hall, Edmonton Free registration: bit.ly/TeamBook25

🎉 Book Launch + Fireside Chat Join us for the launch of No “I” in Team with a special fireside conversation featuring the Hon. Rachel Notley! @alexmarland.bsky.social & @jaredwesley.ca 🗓️ Friday, Dec. 5 🕓 4:00–5:30pm 📍 Alfred Sorensen Community Hall, Edmonton Free registration: bit.ly/TeamBook25

What can we do to reverse the tide of hyperpartisanship in Canadian politics? We offer some modest proposals for reform. policyoptions.irpp.org/2025/11/part...

“Our research in our book ’No ‘I’ in Team: Party Loyalty in Canadian Politics’ points to a simple, powerful answer: hyper-partisanship has evolved from traditional ‘party discipline’ (voting together) into ‘message discipline’ (speaking together).” Three experts write. #abpoli #canpoli

What's at the root of the UCP's use of the notwithstanding clause? Our @partyloyalty.bsky.social research suggests hyperpartisanship is playing a huge role. The locker room mentality in the UCP caucus is encouraging MLAs to cede even more power to the premier's office. That's bad for democracy.

🧵1/ Chris D’Entremont made headlines this week for leaving the Conservatives to join the Liberals — not over policy, but leadership. He described the party’s culture as “a frat house,” and said he disagreed with its leadership style. www.cbc.ca/news/politic... That’s more common than you think 👇

Read an excerpt of our new book, No I in Team: Party Loyalty in Canadian Politics, in today's Toronto Star. (Gift link in comments.) www.thestar.com/news/insight...

Rumors. Secret meetings. Threats. Second thoughts. Regrets. Face-saving. Intrigue. Stories like d'Entrmont and Jeneroux aren't as rare as you might think. We document hundreds of similar cases of party defection in our latest book. 🛒 partyloyalty.ca www.thestar.com/politics/fed...

I know! We interviewed dozens of them -- and dozens of their provincial counterparts -- for our latest book: No I in Team. 🛒 partyloyalty.ca www.ctvnews.ca/politics/art...

Party defections are seldom isolated events. In many instances, one departure sets off a chain of events resulting in rumours, more exits, expulsions, and turmoil surrounding the leader. Read more: partyloyalty.ca. www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

D'Entremont's comments are typical of floor crossers: nodding to personal conviction, constituents' interests, and the common good. The next few hours will be a struggle between the Liberals and Conservatives to control the narrative. Learn more in our latest book: partyloyalty.ca.

Usually, parliamentarians who publicly say they are thinking about crossing the floor are quickly shown the door. For research on this, see partyloyalty.ca

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🧵1/ What happens when your party tells you to “be quiet until everyone else has spoken”? Chuck Porter, former Nova Scotia MLA, said that meant telling 15,000 voters in Hants West to be quiet. So in 2014, he quit the PCs and sat as an Independent 👇

Join us and Tom Mulcair in Montreal to launch our book!

“This book is essential reading for anyone interested in loyalty, dissent, and betrayal in political parties and legislative politics.” Rob Currie-Wood, @mountroyalu.bsky.social Learn more: bit.ly/43FUlFX @alexmarland.bsky.social @jaredwesley.ca @mireillelalancette.bsky.social #PoliSci

No 'I' in Team: why party discipline has gone too far, with Alex Marland. Listen here! Hill Times: www.hilltimes.com/podcast/no-i... Apple: apple.co/36Xy34C Spotify: spoti.fi/3lOeth9

That new book feeling doesn't get old, even when you're older. PartyLoyalty.ca

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 @uoftpress.bsky.social @cpsa-acsp.bsky.social @jaredwesley.ca @mireillelalancette.bsky.social