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Daniel Westlake is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Studies at the University of Saskatchewan’s College of Arts and Science. His research focuses on Canadian parties and elections, multiculturalism policies in Canada and Western democracies, candidate diversity, and far-right populism. He holds a PhD, MA, and BA in Political Science from UBC and Carleton University, respectively. His work examines how ethnic minority electoral strength, electoral systems, and far-right parties influence mainstream party support for multiculturalism, and vice versa.
- Education:
- PhD Political Science (University of British Columbia)
- MA Political Science (University of British Columbia)
- BA Political Science (Carleton University)
His research interests include the intersection of party politics, immigration, and cultural policy. He has published widely on topics such as the NDP’s rise and decline, Quebec electoral volatility, and the impact of union endorsements on voting behavior. His work has appeared in leading journals like Canadian Journal of Political Science and Party Politics, and he has received the John McMenemy Prize for his 2020 article on multiculturalism policy.
Current projects include analyzing the federal NDP’s trajectory between 2004–2019 and exploring how class identity shapes candidate self-presentation in Ontario and Quebec elections. He teaches courses on Canadian politics, public policy, and elections.
- Awards:
- 2021 John McMenemy Prize (Canadian Journal of Political Science)
Dr. Westlake’s teaching includes POLS 111: Democratic Citizenship in Canada, POLS 205: Canadian Politics and Society, and advanced courses on elections and governance. He actively contributes to public policy debates on multiculturalism, immigration, and electoral reform.
