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Canadian Political Science Association2026 Annual Conference Programme
The Politics of Division: Conflict,
Community, Curriculum
Hosted at University of Ottawa, Ottawa, CANADA
June 2 to June 4, 2026
Special Events
R14 - Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Decolonization at the CPSA: Looking Forward | L'équité, la diversité, l'inclusion et la décolonisation à l'ACSP : regard vers l'avenir
Date: Jun 3 | Time: 03:30pm to 05:00pm | Location: FSS 1006
Chair/Président/Présidente : Erin Crandall (Acadia University)
Nicole De Silva (Concordia University)Amy Janzwood (McGill University)
Emily Grafton (University of Regina)
Ethel Tungohan (York University)
Seon Yuzyk (University of Alberta)
Abstract: This roundtable, organized by the CPSA EDID Committee, asks: What can the CPSA do to put its commitments to equity, diversity, inclusion, and decolonization into stronger practice? The CPSA’s EDID Mission Statement affirms that the Association “…endeavours to support and uphold the values of inclusion and belonging and commits to structural, institutional, and cultural change. The Association further acknowledges its responsibility to exemplify leadership on EDID practices in promoting transformative change and learning with the goal of creating and nurturing an inclusive Association that reflects the growing diversity of political science researchers, teachers, students, practitioners and their needs.” Since signing the Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences’ Charter on Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Decolonization in 2021, what work has happened and what work still needs to happen to meet these commitments? Have we challenged established norms and practices that may hinder true inclusivity? How do we go beyond reinforcing the status quo? Roundtable participants include current and former members of the CPSA EDID Committee, along with CPSA members whose research and practices engage directly with EDID. There will be opportunities for conversations amongst all conference attendees who attend the roundtable.