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The Laurier Institute for the Study of Public Opinion and Policy @lispop.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

LISPOP invited Michigan State political scientist, Dr. Matt Grossmann @mattgrossmann.bsky.social to open up the black box of a US statewide election campaign at a pivotal time in US-Canadian relations. You can see the full presentation at youtu.be/hqas0k5j42I?...

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The US-Canada Trade Conflict and the Midterm Election Campaign in Michigan feat. Dr. Matt Grossmann

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The Laurier Institute for the Study of Public Opinion and Policy @lispop.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Andy Burnham's coup in the UK would have had to have taken place in a very different way in Canada because of the combination of Canadian regionalism, federalism and Westminister parliaments! #cdnpoli lispop.ca/nexus/could-...

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Could Andy Burnham’s coup from Manchester have taken place in Canada? Not from below, but from the side. – LISPOP

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The Laurier Institute for the Study of Public Opinion and Policy @lispop.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

One of our LISPOP board members, Laura Pin, was recently on a panel of Laurier researchers to dispel common misconceptions about homelessness. Check it out at www.wlu.ca/features/202...

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Myths vs. realities of homelessness: A fact check with Laurier experts

A panel of Laurier researchers dispel common misconceptions about homelessness.

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The Laurier Institute for the Study of Public Opinion and Policy @lispop.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Join us tomorrow at 11:30am for the presentation "The Authenticity Advantage: Winning Votes, Increasing Trust and Leading Canadians" by the University of Waterloo’s Dr. Anna Esselment Where: DAWB 5-103 When: Thursday 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Register: www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-authen...

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The Authenticity Advantage

The Authenticity Advantage: Winning Votes, Increasing Trust and Leading Canadians

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The Laurier Institute for the Study of Public Opinion and Policy @lispop.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

In November, LISPOP hosted @ericmerkley.bsky.social to present research from his forthcoming book, "Polarization, Eh? The Causes and Consequences of Affective Polarization in Canada". We have since compiled a policy brief that outlines the major themes from the event! scholars.wlu.ca/lispop/7/

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Policy Brief: Affective Polarization in Canada

On November 6, 2025, The Laurier Institute for the Study of Public Opinion and Policy (LISPOP) hosted Dr. Eric Merkley (University of Toronto) to present the research from his forthcoming book Polariz...

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The Laurier Institute for the Study of Public Opinion and Policy @lispop.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

"Social Media and Political Polarization in Canada: Perspectives from Political Science, Economics and Psychology" live blog /1

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The Laurier Institute for the Study of Public Opinion and Policy @lispop.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

We break down the latest Trump approval numbers compared to other contemporary presidents from @gelliottmorris.com in the context of the 2026 midterm elections. lispop.ca/nexus/trump-... In sum, we find that this is exceptionally informative and gives us pause to evaluate the current situation. /1

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Trump In the Midterm Elections: Public Opinion as a Thermostat – LISPOP

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The Laurier Institute for the Study of Public Opinion and Policy @lispop.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

LISPOP will be hosting "Social Media and Political Polarization in Canada: Perspectives from Political Science, Economics and Psychology" feat. Eric Merkley and commentary by Anne Wilson and Juan Morales on November 6 at 11:30am. Register today - www.eventbrite.com/e/social-med...

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Social Media and Political Polarization in Canada

The Laurier Institute for the Study of Public Opinion and Policy will host Dr. Eric Merkley, Dr. Anne Wilson and Dr. Juan Morales.

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The Laurier Institute for the Study of Public Opinion and Policy @lispop.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

LISPOP will be hosting the forum "Social Media and Political Polarization in Canada: Perspectives from Political Science, Economics and Psychology" on November 6, 2025 at 11:30am. For more details and registration: www.eventbrite.ca/e/social-med...

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Social Media and Political Polarization in Canada

The Laurier Institute for the Study of Public Opinion and Policy will host Dr. Eric Merkley, Dr. Anne Wilson and Dr. Juan Morales.

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The Laurier Institute for the Study of Public Opinion and Policy @lispop.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

Join us tomorrow, September 30th from 11:30am-1:00pm at Dr. Alvin Woods Building (DAWB) room 4-105 (on the fourth floor) on the Waterloo Laurier Campus. Refreshments will be provided. We look forward to seeing you then! If you haven't registered yet - www.eventbrite.ca/e/cultivatin...

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The Laurier Institute for the Study of Public Opinion and Policy @lispop.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

On the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation join Drs. Andrea Perrella and Andrew Basso, who will be presenting some of their recent work on Canadian attitudes to reconciliation. Join us from 11:30a-1:00p on September 30 at DAWB 4-105 Register today! www.eventbrite.ca/e/cultivatin...

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Cultivating Justice: Modelling Settler Support for Reconciliation in Canada

Drs. Andrea Perrella and Andrew Basso presenting some of their recent work on Canadian attitudes to reconciliation.

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The Laurier Institute for the Study of Public Opinion and Policy @lispop.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

Keep up to date on all the upcoming events, workshops, publications and news relevant to LISPOP on our new mailing list! mailchi.mp/wlu/lispop-e... We have also launched a new digital repository for LISPOP research scholars.wlu.ca/lispop/

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The Laurier Institute for the Study of Public Opinion and Policy @lispop.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

Because you were wondering, we have dug into the 2018 and 2022 elections and found the closest ridings in each. These might be the races to watch on Thursday! lispop.ca/nexus/swing-... #onpoli

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Swing Ridings In Ontario – LISPOP

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The Laurier Institute for the Study of Public Opinion and Policy @lispop.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

Secure your spot today for the upcoming LISPOP forum on February 20, 2025! "The Housing Crisis and Political Conflict Across Generations in Canada" #canpoli #HousingCrisis Info: lispop.ca/2025-lispop-... RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/the-housin...

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The Housing Crisis and Political Conflict Across Generations in Canada – LISPOP

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The Laurier Institute for the Study of Public Opinion and Policy @lispop.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

LISPOP is now on Bluesky! We are looking forward to sharing our work with this community. Check out our upcoming forum on The Housing Crisis and Political Conflict Across Generations in Canada on February 20, 2025. #Canpoli Info: lispop.ca/2025-lispop-... RSVP: www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-housin...

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The Housing Crisis and Political Conflict Across Generations in Canada – LISPOP

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