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Bridging

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Political culture & public opinion. 

Groups & communities.

Knowledge & practice. 

Politics & policy.  

Bridging

BridgingBridgingBridging

Political culture & public opinion. 

Groups & communities.

Knowledge & practice. 

Politics & policy.  

LAtest Books

Party (Dis)Loyalty in Canada

The Politics of Public Policy & Administration

The Politics of Public Policy & Administration

 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? 

The Politics of Public Policy & Administration

The Politics of Public Policy & Administration

The Politics of Public Policy & Administration

 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? 

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Substack

Substack

Substack

Research

Substack

Substack

Dudley B. Menzies Bridge, Edmonton

Teaching

Dawson Bridge, Edmonton

Supervision

Walterdale Bridge, Edmonton

"Wesley’s research challenges the notions of division."

UAlberta Innovator Spotlight

"We must reimagine politics not as war between tribes, but as an effort to build communities."

Open Access Government Feature

About ME

Life in the West

Learning in the West

Learning in the West

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.

Learning in the West

Learning in the West

Learning in the West

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.

Pracademia

Learning in the West

Pracademia

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. 

"Wesley is helping people with opposing political views to find common ground."

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