Bridging
Political culture & public opinion.
Groups & communities.
Knowledge & practice.
Politics & policy.
Bridging
Political culture & public opinion.
Groups & communities.
Knowledge & practice.
Politics & policy.
Political culture & public opinion.
Groups & communities.
Knowledge & practice.
Politics & policy.
Political culture & public opinion.
Groups & communities.
Knowledge & practice.
Politics & policy.
Why are Canadian politicians so loyal to their parties? Why do most MPs and provincial legislators follow their leader’s lead—sticking to approved lines and talking points—while so few break ranks as mavericks, or commit the ultimate act of defiance by crossing the floor? And what, if anything, could loosen the grip party leaders hold over elected representatives?
How do you build a career in Canada’s public service—and actually thrive once you’re inside? How do you navigate the space where politics, public administration, and public policy collide? And what practical skills, expectations, and career strategies do new (and aspiring) public servants need to serve the public good?
I grew up in Minnedosa -- a fantastic small town nestled in a southwestern Manitoba valley. Son of two teachers in a biracial family, I learned early on the importance of education in bridging cultural divides. I've taken those lessons with me as I've traveled throughout Western Canada, settling in Edmonton with my own family on a similar Saskatchewan River that flowed through my hometown.
I am a professor of political science at the University of Alberta. I'm a second-generation Black alumnus from the University of Manitoba (MA 2004). Twice I've traveled west for school, first at UAlberta (BA 2002) then UCalgary (2009). I've held faculty positions at two of my alma maters, working alongside Western Canada's most talented and dynamic political scientists.
I'm a practicing political scientist with experience in the government and knowledge sectors. I served in various nonpartisan roles within the Government of Manitoba and the Government of Alberta. I'm privileged to have supported five (5) premiers as an intergovernmental relations specialist. I'm also proud to have worked in cabinet coordination and learning & development.
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