Erin Tolley
Assistant Professor of Political Science University of Toronto
Media
Social
Biography
Erin Tolley is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Toronto and the award-winning author of Framed: Media and the Coverage of Race in Canadian Politics. Her research examines the impact of socio-demographic diversity on Canadian politics, and she has looked extensively at race and gender in politics. She provides media commentary and analysis on:
- Diversity and Canadian political institutions
- Electoral representation of women and minorities
- Media coverage of women and minorities in politics
- Immigration, citizenship and multiculturalism policy
Dr. Tolley's work has also appeared in the Canadian Journal of Political Science, the Journal of Ethnic and Migration Studies, and Migration Policy Research; she is the author or co-author of 12 peer-reviewed book chapters, and the co-editor of five books.
- Diversity and Canadian political institutions
- Electoral representation of women and minorities
- Media coverage of women and minorities in politics
- Immigration, citizenship and multiculturalism policy
Dr. Tolley's work has also appeared in the Canadian Journal of Political Science, the Journal of Ethnic and Migration Studies, and Migration Policy Research; she is the author or co-author of 12 peer-reviewed book chapters, and the co-editor of five books.
Areas of Expertise
Canadian Politics
Women in Politics
Immigration and multiculturalism
Diversity
Accomplishments
2017 Donald Smiley Prize
Awarded by the Canadian Political Science Association for the Best Book on Canadian Government or Politics
Education
Queen's University
PhD
Political Science
University of Western Ontario
MA
Political Science
University of Saskatchewan
BA (High Honours)
Political Studies
Affiliations
- Board of Directors, Canadian Political Science Association
- Advisory Board, Federation of Canadian Municipalities Diverse Voices for Change
Media Appearances
"Attack ads"
Monocle Radio radio
2015-09-26
Analysis segment with Steven Bloomfield and John Doyle
Research Grants
"When Politicians Attack"
Social Science and Humanities Research Council
with Randy Besco
"How Much of Politics is Local?"
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council
with Marc André Bodet, François Gelineau and Melanee Thomas
