Provincial governments are spending, just not on higher education.

Cdn PM appoints 14 women and 14 men to his second cabinet BUT "[a] closer look reveals Carney’s appointments may be seen as a form of gender-washing — symbolically inclusive, but not substantively so. Notably, men hold five of the six most powerful positions…" theconversation.com/mark-carneys...

The cancellation of the 2026 Congress of Humanities and Social Sciences is a huge blow to researchers and the development and sharing of knowledge. It speaks volumes about the state of higher education and the financial crunch universities find themselves in cha-shc.ca/announcement...

Imagine how different the outcome would have been if the NDP had voted to defeat the government last fall.

Reminder: The Prime Minister simply stays on as Prime Minister. It is not a new government. The Carney ministry is remaining in power.

So what’s the big political lesson to learn from this election?

The gamblers weigh in

Brace for impact!

Some problems with Elections Canada’s website tonight but it’s worth pointing out just how well run Canadian elections are. This time around, Elections Canada also proactively countered election-related disinformation. Credit where credit is due

Nice weather in Ottawa means lots of melting, but large snowbanks are blocking most of the storm sewers, which means lakes on many streets. You need to find that storm sewer and dig it out! Can’t remember where yours is? Channel my 13-year-old and use Google satellite imagery

Black on the ballot: New research sheds light on the experiences of Black Canadians in politics

I can’t even persuade my students to read the syllabus let alone brainwash them

Frank Baylis is the first Black Canadian to run for the leadership of the federal Liberal party. Drawing on our research from Black on the Ballot, Velma Morgan and I wrote about why that matters #cdnpoli www.montrealgazette.com/opinion/op-e...

[3/5] Read the Black Canadians in Electoral Politics’ recent report and recommendations to achieve a more diverse and inclusive elected institution. 🔗 blackcanadianpolitics.ca/report/

[2/5] Explore “Black on Ballot”, a four-part documentary podcast that shares stories from former candidates and officeholders outlining their experiences in Canadian politics. 🔗 blackcanadianpolitics.ca/black-on-the...

Reasons to have been anti-DEI: -free speech/ cancellation concerns -burdensome bureaucracy concerns -actually racist/ sexist/ etc The new regime of withdrawing articles, deleting data, and policing grants to make sure they don't say "woman" or "minority" nicely tests for which of these mattered.

Going to tell Trump this is Canada's Fentanyl Czar

If you missed it, here’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s, quite sincerely, historic speech. It’s for, and is galvanizing, Canadians but he also speaks very directly to our allies in the US. Please hear us out. I do find myself thinking how much I’d give up, and do, for this imperfect country.

When no evidence or logic can explain a policy, look to the self interest of those who enact it. With apologies for promoting pie charts, @pkrugman.bsky.social offers probable reasoning. open.substack.com/pub/paulkrug...

New Brunswick’s new premier got a congratulatory note from Hillary Clinton, and I give a few words on why there aren’t more women in positions of political power in Canada ca.news.yahoo.com/brunswicks-f...

Me pretending to pay attention during Zoom meetings:

About two years ago people started using the word “resonate” incorrectly and I fear we will never be able to course correct.

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...

Spotted on campus: new signage

Daughter, summarizing my personality: “You’re like a picky eater, but for people”

Come work with me! I am recruiting a PhD student who wants to work at the intersection of Afrofeminist Thought and International Relations. www.queensu.ca/research/res...

A brilliant book that will have you reconsidering how and why you use tech. Read it!

MILF = Manuscript I’d Like to Finish

Saltines, caramel, chocolate: this one never lets you down. The only change I make is a sprinkle of coarse salt on top www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/chri...

How long until one of my cats flings this windowsill display into oblivion?

Latest submission in stuff my kids Google

Find someone to love you like these cats love each other. Ginger cat is Ravioli and dumb as a bag of rocks. Tortie is Pickle; she knows how to open cupboards and blinds and will racoon her way through any food container you leave out

“I Could Have Written a Single Paper With These Data, But That Won’t Help My Citation Count So Here is Research Note 1 of X”

Online safety advocates: it’s important to monitor your kids’ internet search history My kids’ internet search history:

🌟For anyone interested in learning how we can address violence & harassment in 🇨🇦 politics: join us TODAY @ 5-7 PM EST at this virtual panel. Scan the QR code below to register or copy link: bit.ly/4huWvh3 #16DaysofActivism #gendersky #polisky #cdnpoli

Played my first curling match in ~ 13 years tonight 🥌According to the score, it was a defeat. But we’re all middle-aged, and none of us wiped out, so we counted it as a victory

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

Refreshing the syllabus for my 2nd year Canadian political institutions course and looking for inspiration. Last year, students wrote a proposal for a reform for their major paper. Worked well, but I want something new. Do you have an assignment that you love and would like to share?

I fundamentally disagree w/ the idea that science is “apolitical.” Any critical thinker can see that what we call “science” is inherently invested with power, that the history of science is highly political, and that its benefits & risks are not distributed equally. It is important to be honest here

One of the things I’ve missed most in my self-induced Twitter hiatus, was being firehosed with stuff I wouldn’t otherwise know about: new research, muffin recipes, cool, podcasts, tools for organizing your life, perfect cardigans. It’s cool to have that back.

Heading to the casino aka swimming registration

Starting from the bottom…