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04/27/2026

Do politicians really keep their promises? An online tool called Polimeter has the answer — and it may surprise you.

Researchers at McMaster’s Digital Society Lab rebuilt and expanded the impartial online tool that tracks whether elected officials keep or break the promises they made while campaigning.

🔗 Learn more: https://ow.ly/9aWf50YQJf7

03/27/2025

The Department of Political Science is excited to present a roundtable on: Trump, Canada – US Relations and the Federal Election

Featuring
Dr. Don Abelson
Dr. Andrea Lawlor
Dr. Peter Graefe
Chair: Professor Robert O’Brien

Date: Thursday April 3rd
Time: 3:30pm – 4:20pm
Location: BSB B135

President Trump’s first two months in office have upended the international political order and disrupted the norms of international trade. He has abandoned existing North American agreements and questioned Canada’s existence as a sovereign state.
This roundtable discusses Trump’s goals and strategies, the implications for Canada – US relations and the impact on Canada’s federal election.

Anyone wishing to acquire a better understanding of the challenges facing Canada’s economy and politics are welcome to attend.

Read more on our website.

03/26/2025

Please join us for our fourth and final Research in Progress Seminar for the Winter 2025 semester! This seminar features Noah Fry, PhD candidate, in the Department of Political Science at McMaster University. Scroll to read more about Noah’s research.

Date: Wednesday, April 9th, 2024
Time: 10:30am to 12:00pm
Location: LRW 3001

All are welcome. No registration required.

Click the link in our bio to read more.

03/12/2025

Sciences students – are you interested in taking some Political Science courses this Spring/Summer?
Our classes will be offered VIRTUALLY so you can take these courses from the comfort of your home this summer (with exception of two courses*).
We are offering great introductory courses, international politics, Canadian politics and more courses! 🥳 You can view all of these courses and more details on Mosaic.

Please note, course enrollment for Spring/Summer 2025 begins on Wednesday, March 19th at 9:00am.

If you have any questions regarding enrollment, please contact Sara in the Department of Political Science at [email protected].

02/26/2025

Students have the opportunity to study abroad during their time at McMaster University. They typically do this in their 3rd or 4th year of studies.

Along with select Universities in the United Kingdom, we have launched an opportunity to study abroad. Students can still apply for an (optional) Certified International Experience (CIE) at one of the partner universities in the UK.

On Wednesday, February 26th, from 1:30pm – 2:30pm, we will be hosting an Information Session on studying abroad at the University of Liverpool in KTH 503. You will have a chance to meet and speak with Dr. Zaina Mahmoud, a Professor of Law at the University of Liverpool.

This information session can answer questions specifically about Liverpool, such as course content, university life, and more.

Refreshments will be provided.

Please note this opportunity is reserved for students specializing in either Public Law and Judicial Students and Global Citizenship. Students completing an Honours B.A. can still apply, however, there is no guarantee they will be accepted.

02/21/2025

Please join us for our third Research in Progress Seminar for the Winter 2025 semester. This seminar features Dr. Catherine Frost, Professor, and Lingyu Jing, PhD student, in the Department of Political Science at McMaster University. Scroll to read more about Dr. Frost and Lingyu’s research.

Date: Wednesday, March 19th, 2025
Time: 10:30am to 12:00pm
Location: LRW 3001

All are welcome. No registration required.

Click the link in our bio to read more.

02/11/2025

CIVDEM@Mac and the Department of Political Science have been working with Elections Ontario to establish an on-campus, and entirely student-run Advanced Poll for the upcoming election!

On February 20, 21, and 22, students on campus, and students/faculty/the broader community near campus (in the West Hamilton-Ancaster-Dundas Electoral District) can vote at LR Wilson’s Community Room (LRW 1003).

To register to vote, visit vReg.RegisterToVoteON.ca.

01/29/2025

Please join us for our second Research in Progress Seminar for the Winter 2025 semester. This seminar features Dr. Salar Asadolahi, a postdoctoral fellow in the Department of Political Science at McMaster University. Scroll to read more about Salar’s research.

Date: Wednesday, February 12th, 2024
Time: 10:30am to 12:00pm
Location: LRW 3001

All are welcome. No registration required.

Click the link in our bio to read more.

12/20/2024

Please join us for our first Research in Progress Seminar for the Winter 2025 semester. This seminar features Dr. Hosea Patrick, a sessional instructor in the Department of Political Science at McMaster University. Scroll to read more about Hosea’s research.

Date: Wednesday, January 15th, 2024
Time: 10:30am to 12:00pm
Location: LRW 3001

All are welcome. No registration required.

Click the link in our bio to read more.

12/16/2024

SSHRC USRAs for Black student researchers at McMaster – applications due Jan 15, 2025.
Applications welcome in any areas! Details at https://research.mcmaster.ca/funding/undergraduate-student-research-award-usra/

Students who are interested in research topics related to Black politics (Africa, Caribbean and diaspora) and issues of race/racism can reach out to Dr. Nathan Andrew or Dr. Karen Bird – both are actively recruiting undergraduate student researchers to their teams.

For contact information, see link in bio.

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