Recalcitrant Canadian. Political scientist @UBCpolisci. International relations, democratic institutions, and all manner of BC and Cdn politics. Dad jokes.
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Happy new year! New piece out with @ConversationCA about how Canada should respond to Trump's Canada-bullying.
theconversation.com/canadas-…
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Looking to make sense of BC's municipal elections? We've put together an outstanding all-alumni panel to talk about what just happened. Still time to register and join @j_mcelroy, @Kehyslop, @Robin_YVR_Gill, @mario_canseco and me tonight!
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Looking to make sense of BC's municipal elections? We've put together an outstanding all-alumni panel to talk about what just happened. Still time to register and join @j_mcelroy, @Kehyslop, @Robin_YVR_Gill, @mario_canseco and me tonight!
communityengagement.ubc.ca/e…
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Well...@StewartPrest + @imfgtoronto ...I guess the City of Vancouver got a political earthquake last night at a 43% voter turnout rate too!
imfg.org/brief/vancouver/
#vanpoli #vanre
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Where did I hear this before?
Progress toward a U.S-Mexico tariff deal has stalled after opposition from Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, people familiar with the talks said, the second time that he has had a hand in upending advanced negotiations with a North American partner. on.wsj.com/4k5aKwy
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Politics in a polycrisis
"Is Vancouver primed for a political earthquake or just a tremor?" as told by @StewartPrest + myself via @VancouverSun
vancouversun.com/opinion/op-…
A summary of our @imfgtoronto paper: imfg.org/brief/vancouver/
#bcpoli #vanpoli #vanre #vanelxn2026
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"Is Vancouver primed for a political earthquake or just a tremor?" as told by @StewartPrest + myself via @VancouverSun
vancouversun.com/opinion/op-…
A summary of a @imfgtoronto Vancouver paper: imfg.org/brief/vancouver/
#bcpoli #vanpoli #vanre #vanelxn2026
Fun to make a cameo in Andrew Coyne's latest, on Carney and conservatism.
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Check out @imfgtoronto's Municipal Pre-Election Series: #Vancouver
A great collab with @StewartPrest and myself on the upcoming #vanelxn2026 + #vanpoli and some of its new and not-so-new local and regional issues
#bcpoli #cdnpoli
imfg.org/brief/vancouver/
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Prime Minister Mark Carney has reportedly told his caucus that he’s not interested in their concerns. He wants to hear about what can be done and how to do it, not what is wrong and why action can’t go ahead. @StewartPrest
thewalrusca.substack.com/p/c…
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BC politics surprises us. David Eby has played a political gambit by calling a snap election, but it seems he has managed to galvanise the @Conservative_BC. I had Dr. @StewartPrest of @UBC Vancouver to comment on this. Do hear! #DavidEby #BCNDP #BCConservatives
Wow. That's a surprise. Can't be seen as a good sign for the NDP chances, either.
Health Minister Ravi Kahlon, and someone thought to be a possible NDP leadership contender, says he will not run in the election. #bcpoli
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Stewart Prest: Did Eby’s Snap Election Call Just Reunite the BC Conservatives?
Oct 24 is election day in British Columbia.
@StewartPrest explains why the BC Cons imploded under Kari-Lynne Finlay and what it means for the election.
#bcpoli #cdnpoli
youtu.be/dbCtBAsss_o
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Parliament back, #LPC bill, pressure to deliver, #UNGA and Canadas place, & press ban in #Washington on todays @ArleneBynonShow
@RobertFife
@DonaldColinRob1
Mark Entwistle - Fmr Ambassador to Cuba
@_kevindonovan
@cecchini_dc
For #PoliticalPunch we have @OldTory & @StewartPrest
If John Rustad's out, who's in?!
Effective immediately, Trevor Halford, Claire Rattée, and John Rustad will no longer serve as members of the Conservative Party of British Columbia Caucus.
With an election potentially on the horizon, our focus must be on British Columbians and defeating David Eby’s NDP government.
The BC Conservative Party is the only free-enterprise team equipped with a fully funded campaign to take on the NDP, and we need everyone focused on building our movement and preparing to win.
Our caucus and grassroots are ready, and we’re building a strong team of candidates. There’s no room for internal power struggles or vanity projects. If your priority is building the movement, and supporting the Conservative Party of B.C., you are welcome.
Our priority is British Columbians.
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Canada wants proof that government can still get things done. Mark Carney’s answer? Pipelines, investment, and development. But writer @StewartPrest warns that if younger and marginalized Canadians are left behind, populist backlash may return. thewalrus.ca/canadas-most-po…
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Ottawa is trading its climate goals for speed, betting big on corporate growth to fortify the nation. Political scientist @StewartPrest asks: Will this solutions-based conservatism fix our economic cracks? Or just set the stage for populist backlash? thewalrus.ca/canadas-most-po…
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Trump's "Dominance Theatre" Explains Insults, Lake Ontario
Prof @StewartPrest's insight explains Hegseth's bullying of a young cadet, the stream of nastiness from Lutnick, Bessent, etc.
#uspoli #cdnpoli
youtu.be/XyV5sLLM4yc
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This morning, Dr. @StewartPrest of @UBCPoliSci was on my radio show to weigh in on the crisis that has hit the BC Conservative Party. Do hear! @UBCNews
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Final version of the #NorthVan-Capilano byelection story including deep thoughts from the great @StewartPrest
Liberals' Braeden Caley wins North Vancouver-Capilano byelection nsnews.com/local-news/libera… via @NorthShoreNews
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It was an invasion, and in the end the Americans were driven out.
