A Conversation about the Internal Life of Canadian Political Parties

Wed Jan 21 2026 at 05:00 pm to 06:30 pm UTC-07:00

Mount Royal University Library | Calgary

Mount Royal University
Publisher/HostMount Royal University
A Conversation about the Internal Life of Canadian Political Parties
Advertisement
A lively, candid conversation about how political parties work behind the scenes in Canada.
About this Event

A Conversation about the Internal Life of Canadian Political Parties

Please join us for a lively, candid conversation about how political parties work behind the scenes in Canada. Author Rob Currie-Wood will present findings from his new book Renegotiating the Bargain: The Formation of Power-Sharing Arrangements within Canadian Political Parites (UBC Press, 2025). After briefing explaining how the balance of power between grassroots party members and senior party officials has shifted in recent decades, Currie-Wood will turn things over to a panel of experts and insiders who will critique, probe, and challenge his conclusions.

The Experts:

Ian R. Brodie, Professor of Political Science (Unveristy of Calgary) and former Chief of Staff to Conservative Prime Minister Stephen Harper.

Anthony M. Sayers, Director of Canadian Governance Policy at the University of Calgary School of Public Policy.

Ruth Thorkelson, Principal at Public Square Strategy Inc. and former Deputy Chief of Staff to Liberal Prime Minister Paul Martin.

The Author:

Rob Currie-Wood, Assistant Professor of Political Science (Mount Royal University).



Advertisement

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Mount Royal University Library, 74 Mount Royal Circle Southwest, Calgary, Canada

Tickets

CAD 0.00

Icon
Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.

Ask AI if this event suits you:

More Events in Calgary

Parking Jade LeMac
Wed, 21 Jan at 02:00 am Parking Jade LeMac

Commonwealth Bar & Stage

Building Integrity in the Corporate Workplace: 1 Day Course in Calgary
Wed, 21 Jan at 09:00 am Building Integrity in the Corporate Workplace: 1 Day Course in Calgary

McDougall Court Northeast

Big Book Club \u2014 Aritha van Herk presents "The Island of Missing Trees"
Wed, 21 Jan at 10:00 am Big Book Club — Aritha van Herk presents "The Island of Missing Trees"

Marda Loop Communities Association

Gustav Klimt Mixed Media Workshop
Wed, 21 Jan at 01:00 pm Gustav Klimt Mixed Media Workshop

1721 29 Ave SW suite 225

GitOps for device management: In-person workshop for beginners (Calgary)
Wed, 21 Jan at 01:00 pm GitOps for device management: In-person workshop for beginners (Calgary)

611 Meredith Rd NE #700

Social Sector Social - January 21, 2026
Wed, 21 Jan at 04:00 pm Social Sector Social - January 21, 2026

Village Brewery

RANDY GALLANT JANUARY BUSINESS MIXER
Wed, 21 Jan at 05:30 pm RANDY GALLANT JANUARY BUSINESS MIXER

Osteria Chef's Table

I Know A Girl Summer in January
Wed, 21 Jan at 06:00 pm I Know A Girl Summer in January

Hotel Arts

Long stick out process (LSO) &  HyperFill\u00ae twin-wire process
Wed, 21 Jan at 06:00 pm Long stick out process (LSO) & HyperFill® twin-wire process

Gusto's Restaurant and Lounge

Design Your Legacy Workshop - Part 5: The Bank of You
Wed, 21 Jan at 06:30 pm Design Your Legacy Workshop - Part 5: The Bank of You

Riverwalk Retirement Residence

Annual General Meeting
Wed, 21 Jan at 07:00 pm Annual General Meeting

1401 Acadia Dr SE, Calgary, AB T2J 4C6, Canada

Discovery Zone w\/ guests
Wed, 21 Jan at 07:00 pm Discovery Zone w/ guests

Dickens

Calgary is Happening!

Never miss your favorite happenings again!

Explore Calgary Events