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The Laurier Institute for the Study of Public Opinion and Policy
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LISPOP is a research center at Wilfrid Laurier University which studies issues pertaining to the creation, use and representation of public opinion in the policy process.
"Social Media and Political Polarization in Canada: Perspectives from Political Science, Economics and Psychology" live blog
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November 6, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Register today for this upcoming event on Thursday, November 6!
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November 3, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Join us next Thursday, November 6 for our event on political polarization and social media featuring @ericmerkley.bsky.social !

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October 30, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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
Trump In the Midterm Elections: Public Opinion as a Thermostat  – LISPOP
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October 27, 2025 at 7:24 PM
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.

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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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October 21, 2025 at 1:50 PM
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...
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.
www.eventbrite.ca
October 7, 2025 at 7:53 PM
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!

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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

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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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September 29, 2025 at 9:11 PM
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...
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.
www.eventbrite.ca
September 25, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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/
September 15, 2025 at 8:07 PM
In this 2025 paper in @cpsjournal.bsky.social Alexander Reisenbichler of @uoft.bsky.social and Pascal Koenig of @vuamsterdam.bsky.social study German and British voters perceptions of the benefits of rising house prices. journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10....
Cause for Celebration or Concern? Voter Reactions to Rising House Prices - Alexander Reisenbichler, Pascal D. Koenig, 2025
Little is known about voters’ demands in response to rising house prices. We argue that voters’ house-price perceptions and housing policy preferences depend on...
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June 24, 2025 at 2:33 PM
In 2021, Laurentian University in Sudbury declared bankruptcy; an unprecedented event for a public university in Canada. It came after years provincial post-secondary funding (by Liberal and PC governments) and university mismanagement. #onpoli @alexusherhesa.bsky.social 1.
June 4, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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!
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Swing Ridings In Ontario – LISPOP
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February 24, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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-...

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The Housing Crisis and Political Conflict Across Generations in Canada – LISPOP
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January 7, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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:
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The Housing Crisis and Political Conflict Across Generations in Canada – LISPOP
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December 16, 2024 at 3:44 PM