It is a common claim that we are living in an era of heightened political polarization and that social media platforms are to blame. But is this really the case? Eric Merkeley (University of Toronto) is the author of the forthcoming book “Polarization, Eh? The Causes and Consequences of Affective […]
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LISPOP is hosting Drs. Andrea Perrella and Andrew Basso presenting some of their recent work on Canadian attitudes to reconciliation on Tuesday, September 30 (DAWB 4-105). The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s final report marked a new moment in national consciousness: a recognition of Indigenous histories, an awareness of the injustices […]
Bringing together diverse leaders in the housing policy sector, LISPOP (Laurier Institute for the Study of Public Opinion and Policy) is hosting its 3rd annual Forum on Public Opinion and Housing Policy. This years’ forum will focus on the impact of housing on generational inequality. The day-long event will be […]
Melih Can is a third-year Ph.D. student in Social Psychology with a keen focus on how group-level concerns shape outgroup attitudes and sociopolitical preferences. Currently, he delves deep into the exploration of these concerns in the context of historical injustices in Canada. Melih has joined LISPOP as the R suite […]
Bringing together diverse leaders in the housing policy sector, LISPOP (Laurier Institute for the Study of Public Opinion and Policy) is hosting its 2nd annual Forum on Public Opinion and Housing Policy. The day-long event will be held on October 20th, 2023, at Wilfrid Laurier’s Waterloo Campus, from 9:30am-4:30pm. Our […]
by Andrew R. Basso & Andrea Perrella Why has Reconciliation in Canada stalled? What barriers exist to the implementation of transitional justice? Sometimes the simplest questions can yield the most important findings. That is certainly the case for our multi-year study of settler public opinions towards Reconciliation and Indigenous peoples. […]
Abstract: The cost of housing in Ontario has steadily increased over the past decade, although the most dramatic increase occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic. For the average Ontarian who did not already own their own home, this dramatic surge in prices effectively locked them out of the housing market. This […]
Hello everyone! My name is Gabrielle and I am going into my third year of Political Science and Criminology at Wilfrid Laurier University. I’m excited to be a part of LISPOP because I am interested in politics, the development of policy, and finding solutions to crucial issues such as housing and […]
Geoffrey Stevens, the esteemed Canadian journalist, leaves behind a remarkable legacy through a journalistic journey that spanned decades. From his first position as a reporter through his ascension to managing editor at The Globe and Mail, he fearlessly navigated the intricate web of politics and policy, illuminating the corridors of […]
The Laurier Institute for the Study of Public Opinion and Policy is hosting a series of workshops on reproducible research in the social sciences during the Winter Reading Week from February 21st to the 24th. A mix of remote courses will be offered introducing undergraduate and graduate students, faculty and researchers to introductory and advanced statistical analysis and […]