Randall Hansen @uoft-poli-sci.bsky.social, discusses scam compounds, the large, often fortified, illegal operations in Southeast Asia where trafficked workers are coerced into committing global online fraud. archive.tveyes.com/18120/455385...
Part 2: archive.tveyes.com/18120/455385...

#ROSCA symposium @uoft-poli-sci.bsky.social
#feministcooperatorsareFire

Co-op banking of the African diaspora has implications beyond finance Story of the informal co-op banks and rotating savings and credit associations used by the African diaspora, and of the women who run them

#COOP NEWS gives a review of The Banker Ladies book, see the link below.
www.thenews.coop/co-op-bankin...

Breaking down the federal byelections | Watch News Videos Online Watch Breaking down the federal byelections Video Online, on GlobalNews.ca

Breaking down the federal byelections with @uoft-poli-sci.bsky.social Professor emeritus Nelson Wiseman @globalnews.ca. globalnews.ca/video/117733...

At The Walrus Talks 'Power and Belonging,' seven speakers including @uoft-poli-sci.bsky.social Prof. @carolinehossein.bsky.social and graduate student @rileyyesnomaybe.bsky.social explored how agency and voice define whether people feel they belong. thewalrus.ca/the-walrus-t...

Join @uoft-poli-sci.bsky.social Ryan Balot and Ronald Beiner next Monday, April 13th (3pm, SS 3130) where they'll discuss their latest books. Moderated by Janice Stein.

The number of ⁠defections to Carney's government is "extraordinary by any historical measure," says @uoft-poli-sci.bsky.social @semrasevi.bsky.social as another opposition member joins ruling Liberals @reuters.com. www.reuters.com/world/americ...

Canada’s Carney Poised to Secure a Majority After Latest Defection

Carney Poised to Secure a Majority After Latest Defection: “One of the biggest advantages of having a majority government is the stability that it offers,’’ says @uoft-poli-sci.bsky.social @emgmccallion.bsky.social. @nytimes.com www.nytimes.com/2026/04/08/w...

Semra Sevi's students meeting with the Premier.

Students also met with MPP's @jessicabellto.bsky.social and @chrisgloverndp.bsky.social.

Bringing #politics to life: Third-year @utoronto.ca @artsci.utoronto.ca @uoft-poli-sci.bsky.social undergraduate students visit Queen's Park and meet #Ontario Premier. #ONpoli www.politics.utoronto.ca/news/bringin...

@thewalrus.ca TALKS on Power & Belonging is happening in Toronto on April 9th. FREE TICKET 🎟 ON LINE OR IN PERSON just 4 u. Here is the link. www.eventbrite.ca/e/1983959654...

Janice Stein @uoft-poli-sci.bsky.social discusses her key takeaways from U.S. President Donald Trump’s 19-minute speech on #Iran. www.cbc.ca/player/play/...

Now housed @uoft-poli-sci.bsky.social, EGAP @egap.bsky.social is a new research network, with @dktrdr.bsky.social serving as Executive Director, dedicated to experimental research in governance and politics. Welcome! www.politics.utoronto.ca/news/introdu...

Jets at Billy Bishop Airport? Special economic zones? Watch the full episode of 'The Rundown' @therundowntvo.bsky.social featuring @uoft-poli-sci.bsky.social @greenprofgreen.bsky.social.

Should jets fly from Toronto’s island airport, or will expansion damage the waterfront? @greenprofgreen.bsky.social (@uoft-poli-sci.bsky.social) and @dantisch.bsky.social (@ontariocofc.bsky.social) discuss the impact tonight at 8pm with @jeyantvo.bsky.social | Producer: Constantina Varlokostas

c o n g r a t s 👏 to @uoft-poli-sci.bsky.social @semrasevi.bsky.social who has been awarded funding to advance #AI safety research! www.politics.utoronto.ca/news/semra-s...

'Never even entered my thinking': Carney says he's not considering prorogation OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney insisted Tuesday he has "absolutely not" considered proroguing Parliament in the event he wins a majority in a series of upcoming byelections.

Nelson Wiseman, professor emeritus @uoft-poli-sci.bsky.social comments as @mark-carney.bsky.social refutes considering prorogation. www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/national/nev...

We are excited to hold our inaugural Graduate Fellow Conference on April 9th, 2026, at the Campbell Conference Facility -- featuring research of our 6 fellows, and two special guests: @josephtorigian.bsky.social & @evadou.bsky.social

Register Here: shorturl.at/bRgxu
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📢Book launch for 'Polarization, Eh?' on April 21st in Sid Smith Hall at @uoft-poli-sci.bsky.social. It will feature comments by Jamie Druckman, Richard Johnston and Peter Loewen. Come on out!

China denies forced labour allegations amid fallout from Michael Ma's comments China is again denying claims of forced labour in the country as calls grow for Prime Minister Mark Carney to clarify Canada’s stance on the issue amid fallout from comments

As #China denies claims of forced labour, @uoft-poli-sci.bsky.social @onglynette.bsky.social says the government should take this opportunity to acknowledge concerns of forced labour in China in the face of “overwhelming evidence”. www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/national/chi...

Register now!
Join us for the public lecture “Ireland’s Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) Journey: Embracing a Holistic and Transformative Approach,” presented by Mark Kelly.

📅 April 16, 2026
⏰ 1–2 PM ET
📍 Leslie Dan Pharmacy Building, U of T

Register: sdg.utoronto.ca/events/irela...

Join @uoft-poli-sci.bsky.social Chair Ryan Balot who will deliver the keynote lecture at the 2026 “Paris Arnopoulos Lecture” at the Canadian Institute in Greece on March 31st. The event will be live streamed at www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2rY... #governance #democracy #tyranny.

Register now!
Join us for the public lecture Vacating the Self: Reflections on Human Vocation in the Face of a Crisis by Dr. Paolo Livieri.

📅 April 9, 2026
⏰ 2–3 PM ET
📍 Leslie Dan Pharmacy Building, U of T

Register: sdg.utoronto.ca/events/vacat...

Tomorrow 24th March in Port of Spain 🇹🇹 I am giving this public lecture at the Central Bank of #Trinidad & Tobago #CBTT

We are changing mindset about financial economies.
#coops @sshrc-crsh.canada.ca #CRC
@uoft-poli-sci.bsky.social
#iaffe

Canadians face ‘tsunami’ of transnational repression in coming years, cyber-research group says Think tank cites rise of U.S. authoritarianism, AI and Carney’s disinterest in human rights

Today, I will be warning a 🇨🇦parliamentary committee about a coming "tsunami" of digital transnational repression as a result of the authoritarian turn in 🇺🇸, AI-enabled DTR, & PM Carney's soft pedal on human rights

Details: @theglobeandmail.com Robert Fife

www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/art...

Saori N. Katada Book Talk

Very excited to welcome Saori Katada to University of Toronto (3/27, 12pm) to present on her book with Kei Koga: "Japan’s Grand Strategy: Liminal Power in an Uncertain World." Hope to see you there if you are in Toronto! @uoft-poli-sci.bsky.social

munkschool.utoronto.ca/event/book-t...

Experts say Canada can’t avoid engaging with U.S. as Trump rattles NATO with insults WASHINGTON - U.S. President Donald Trump is widening the cracks between the United States and European NATO members with his calls for allies to help him finish the war he

“Geographically, no matter what government there is in the United States or what government that is in Canada, there are some immutable geographic factors,” says @uoft-poli-sci.bsky.social Aurel Braun as #Trump rattles #NATO with insults. www.thestar.com/news/canada/...

The Political science community came together yesterday to celebrate the Muslim practice of iftar in preparation of Eid-ul-Fitr which happens on March 20th this year. Eid Mubarak to everyone celebrating!

Blue background with white text that reads “Blackness Across Borders: Italy and Brazil in Dialogue with Angelica Pesarini, Assistant Professor, CDTS & ISPLAS, UofT and Kwanza Musi Dos Santos, Co-founder and President of the cultural association QuestaèRoma. 3:00 – 5:00pm, Thursday, March 26th, 170 St. George St. Room 235.” Photo of Angelica Pesarini and Kwanza Musi Dos Santos in center of post.

On March 26th join us for "Blackness Across Borders: Italy and Brazil in Dialogue" with Angelica Pesarini, Assistant Prof. in CDTS and ISPLAS and Kwanza Musi Dos Santos, Co-founder and President of the cultural association QuestaèRoma.

Learn more and register here: uoft.me/blacknessacrossborders

How Carney’s ‘build fast’ push divides Canada’s Indigenous peoples Some First Nations are challenging Carney's resource-extraction plans to strengthen Canadian economy from US threats.

The trade war with the US has galvanised and united many Canadians — but with little acknowledgement of the impacts on #Indigenous communities, says @uoft-poli-sci.bsky.social @sheryl-lightfoot.bsky.social @ajenglish.bsky.social. www.aljazeera.com/economy/2026...

Join @uoft-poli-sci.bsky.social alumnae @minhdo.bsky.social and @amyjanzwood.bsky.social on March 27th to hear about their latest books! #booklaunch