Trumpism and the Future of Alberta Politics

This event unites scholars from across Canada and the United States, across a variety of disciplines, to offer a prospective look at the 2019 Alberta Provincial Election.

Public servants, researchers, students, and interested public will have a chance to engage in discussions of timely political topics including the scope and reach of populism, the evolving definition of progressivism, the state of Alberta’s political culture, and the prospects for a conservative resurgence in the province.

EVENT ITINERARY

11:30 am Registration open

12:30 pm Welcoming Luncheon

Lunch provided

• Introduction and Welcome
• Jared Wesley (University of Alberta) and Loleen Berdahl (University of Saskatchewan)
• Keynote Address: KPMG
• Keynote Address: Trumpism and its Reach (Invited speaker: Dr. Terri Givens)

1:30 pm First Roundtable: Trumpism in Alberta?

• Moderator: Jared Wesley (University of Alberta)
• Speakers: Malinda Smith (University of Alberta), Michelle Moroto (University of Alberta), Frédéric Boily (University of Alberta), Bob Murray (Dentons)

2:45 pm Health & Networking Break

3:00 pm Second Roundtable: Return to Dynasty? Whither the NDP?

• Moderator: Loleen Berdahl (University of Saskatchewan)
• Speakers: David Stewart (University of Calgary), Dave McGrane (University of Saskatchewan), Janet Brown.

4:15 pm Closing Remarks

• Jared Wesley (University of Alberta) and Loleen Berdahl (University of Saskatchewan)

4:30 pm Adjournment