UofG Department of Political Science

High Courts & Abortion Law: Judicial Politics of Abortion in Latin America

Join us tomorrow for a talk with Political Science Professor Dr. Jordi Díez! Dr. Díez presents his latest book, The Judicial Politics of Abortion in Latin America.

More info: uoguel.ph/judicial-politics

B.C. court tackles Catholic hospitals’ objections to MAID Do Catholic hospitals violate their patients' constitutional rights by requiring them to be transferred elsewhere to receive MAID?

#UofG | Dr. Andrea Paras speaks to @cdnaffairs.bsky.social about medical assistance in dying following a court case in B.C.

Read more: https://www.canadianaffairs.news/2026/01/20/b-c-court-tackles-catholic-hospitals-objections-to-maid/

Congratulations to my @uofgpolisci.bsky.social colleague Dr. Jordi Diez for launching his new book The Judicial Politics of Abortion in Latin America @anotherstoryto.bsky.social in Toronto last night. Buy the book! uncpress.org/978146968974...

Grad Student Conference Alert: @uofgpolisci.bsky.social and @mcmasteruniversity.bsky.social are co-organizing the 15th annual Mapping the Global Dimensions of Policy conference - submit your abstracts!! politicalscience.mcmaster.ca/research/map...

‘A volatile White House’: What shaped responses to U.S.’s Venezuela attack? - National | Globalnews.ca Canada’s statement does not mention the United States, with Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand calling on 'all parties to exercise restraint and uphold international law.'

#UofG | Dr. Jordi Díez speaks to @globalnews.ca about the recent U.S. military operation in Venezuela.

Read more: globalnews.ca/news/1160007...

Leaked police recording offers 'a slice of the culture,' researcher says 'Those guys are untouchable': Recording of a comedy roast obtained by a researcher contains audio of police cracking jokes about sexual harassment, trumped-up charges and destroying evidence

Important work here by @uofgpolisci.bsky.social postdoc scholar Dr. Dax D'Orazio:

Leaked police recording offers 'a slice of the culture,' researcher says:

www.sootoday.com/local-news/l...

@uofguelphnews.bsky.social

Justice Malcolm Rowe: Constitutional Totalism and its Consequences

Reminder: Join us tomorrow from 5:30pm to 7:00pm for a special lecture by Justice Malcolm Rowe of the Supreme Court of Canada!

More info: uoguel.ph/justice-malc...

Happy to share a new open-access publication: "Bringing feminist disability knowledge to Canada's global policies" doi.org/10.1177/0020... @cpsa-acsp.bsky.social @raulpachecovega.bsky.social @edid-ghdi.bsky.social @liveworkwell.bsky.social

Justice Malcolm Rowe - Constitutional Totalism and its Consequences

Join us for a special lecture by Justice Malcolm Rowe of the Supreme Court of Canada! Justice Rowe will discuss the constitutional and institutional role of courts within Canada’s system of government.

More info: uoguel.ph/justice-malcolm-rowe

Digital integration in political advertising: Insights from expenditures in the 2019 and 2021 Canadian elections Abstract. Digital political advertising is “interactive content placed for a fee” (Fowler et al., 2020, 111). It has been long assumed that Canadian politi

New from Professor Tamara Small: “Digital integration in political advertising: Insights from expenditures in the 2019 and 2021 Canadian elections”:

Dr. Dax D'Orazio, post-doctoral fellow at the University of Guelph, was interviewed about free speech on campus in this episode of CBC’s Ideas: www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...

Alberta and Saskatchewan play nice with federal budget, for now Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe did not lambaste the federal government's recent budget despite its language suggesting the provinces must fall in line with federal i...

#UofG | Dr. Julie Simmons weighs in on Western provinces' reaction to the federal budget with @nationalobserver.com.

#cdnpoli

Read more: www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/06/n...

Lawless: Abortion Under Complete Decriminalization

Join Dr. Martha Paynter as she speaks to her 20-year effort in promoting abortion access in Canada in this talk hosted by the Department of Political Science Speakers Series and the Grounded and Engaged Theory Lab.

For more information: uoguel.ph/POLS-Lawless

Inside the US EPA: Administrative Power & Environmental Regulation

Join us for a guest lecture with Dr. Michal Freedhoff, former Assistant Administrator for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention (OCSPP) and past Biden administration appointee.

More information: uoguel.ph/inside-the-EPA

Info session Political Science MA, PhD, Live Q&A. Four students standing and chatting in front of the University of Guelph's gryphon statue.

Thinking about grad school? Do you want a meaningful career where you can drive change in public policy, governance, law, and justice? Explore the MA or PhD Political Science programs at #UofG!

Join us for a Graduate Info Night: csahs.uoguelph.ca/events/2025/...

Leading in Policy & Politics: Women & Girls with Disabilities is the fourth event in the Countering Policy Exclusions speaker series.

The LWWRC is co-hosting the fourth panel in our Countering Policy Exclusions speaker series! Join us and discuss women and gender-diverse leaders with disabilities in policy and politics.

🗓️: November 10, 2025
⏰: 3-4:30 pm ET
📍: MacKinnon 019/Zoom

Learn more and register: bit.ly/4774oWY

Six Months In: Grading the Carney-led Liberals

Speaker Series: Next Wednesday, October 22, join our panel of political experts for an engaging discussion about the first six months of the new Mark Carney-led federal government.

More details: csahs.uoguelph.ca/events/2025/...

A plaque on a bench reading "University of Guelph, Justice & Legal Studies, Class of 2025, Commemorating the First Graduating Class."

#UofG’s Justice and Legal Studies (JLS) program offers an early introduction to law from a social science perspective, equipping students with the skills to pursue diverse careers in the legal field.

Learn more: uoguel.ph/oz183

O-Week Helps U of G Students Get to Know Campus New University of Guelph students are about to dive into an unforgettable Orientation Week packed with energy, connection and support.

Orientation Week at #UofG begins on Saturday, August 30, with hundreds of events lined up to kick off the new school year! New students will have the chance to connect, explore campus, and get involved as they start their university journey.

Learn more: uoguel.ph/z4zqw

Examining political extremism in Canada in the wake of the alleged anti-government militia plot in Quebec A look at political extremism in Canada in the wake of an alleged plot involving a militia to take over a portion of Quebec City.

Featuring insight from Dr. Dax D’Orazio, post-doctoral fellow at the University of Guelph: Examining political extremism in Canada ottawa.citynews.ca/2025/07/10/q...

Expert Available: Pierre Poilievre Running in Byelection Constituents in the rural Alberta riding of Battle River-Crowfoot will head to the polls on Aug. 18 for a byelection in which Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre hopes to win back a seat in the House...

#UofG | Dr. Julie Simmons is available for interviews to discuss the upcoming federal byelection in Alberta, where Pierre Poilievre is running to win back a seat in the House of Commons.

#CdnPoli

Learn more in our latest #ExpertAlert: news.uoguelph.ca/2025/07/expe...

Mark Carney strong, yet just short: How Liberals fell short after a stunning comeback in Canada polls - The Times of India Rest of World News: Mark Carney's Liberals surged in the polls, fueled by his 'Canada Strong' message and perceived ability to counter Trump. However, a late shift in Tru

#UofG | Poli sci professor, Dr. Julie Simmons, speaks with the Times of India about the results of the federal election.

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The NDP is losing official party status after Canada’s election. Here’s what that means Meanwhile, Jagmeet Singh stepped down as NDP Leader after losing his own seat amid one of the party’s worst election outcomes.

#UofG | Poli sci professor, Dr. Mark Harding, talks to the @thestar.com about what's next for the federal NDP.

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Canadian Liberals win but unclear if majority or minority Follow the latest news headlines from Australia's most trusted source. Read in-depth expert analysis and watch live coverage on ABC News.

Dr. Julie Simmons spoke to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) to analyze the results of the election: www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04...

A national housing strategy for whom? Possibilities and limits in Canada’s National Housing Strategy (NHS) for a rights-based housing regime The lack of adequate housing has reached crisis levels in many countries, including Canada. Further, housing policy development often excludes the knowledges of people with lived experience (LE) of...

Congratulations LWWRC cluster co-lead
@leahlevac.bsky.social, Laura Pin, Amanda Buchnea, Jayne Malenfant, and Jes Annan on their article which highlights people with lived experiences of homelessness in drafting a progressive National Housing Strategy. Read it here bit.ly/42JEJzR!

‘This is a call:’ Indigenous candidates reflect on running in the federal election Maintaining reconciliation efforts between Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities, answering calls to help constituents, and uniting Canadians are some reasons Indigenous political hopefuls say the...

#UofG | Dr. Julie Simmons shares her insight on the number of Indigenous candidates running in the federal election, with @cdnpress.bsky.social

Localization in World Politics: Bridging Theory and Practice Abstract. This Introduction and Special Forum highlight the importance of localization for the study of world politics, both as a theoretical concept in in

Professor Adam Kochanski (@adamkochanski.bsky.social) co-edited a special issue of Global Studies Quarterly on Localization in World Politics. Kochanski co-edited the collection of articles and co-authored the introductory essay with Professors @emilykmscott.bsky.social & Jennifer Welsh #SSHRCfunded

'Generational' election: U.S. threats could drive higher voter turnout, experts say | CBC News The stakes are high, with U.S. President Donald Trump threatening both Canada’s economy and sovereignty. That could lead to higher turnout at the polls as Canadians decide which party is best equipped...

Featuring insight from Dr. Julie Simmons: “'Generational' election: U.S. threats could drive higher voter turnout, experts say” www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Politicians’ attacks on immigrants lack solid evidence: New data set the record straight Many political debates about immigration and the welfare of immigrants are not accompanied by facts. A new data set can help with that.

Read Professor Koning's article in The Conversation about his new dataset on immigrant welfare exclusion: Politicians’ attacks on immigrants lack solid evidence: New data set the record straight. theconversation.com/politicians-...

Political Science Speaker Series - Roundtable on Populism and Immigration Policy. Join our panel of political experts for a breakdown of the contentious politics on populism and immigration around the world. March 6, 2025, 11:30 - 1:00 P.M. John T. Powell - Room 2266.

Join us for our upcoming Roundtable on Populism and Immigration Policy Speaker Series event: March 6, 2025 11:30am - 1:00pm in JTP 2266.