Gavin Fridell
@gavinfridell.bsky.social
Professor of Politics and Global Development Studies, coauthor of Rethinking Development Politics @ElgarPublishing and Global Libidinal Economy @SUNYPress || https://www.smu.ca/researchers/arts/profiles/gavin-fridell
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In a recent @policyalternatives.ca article, @gavinfridell.bsky.social, a @smuhalifax.bsky.social research professor and member of the GRC’s supply chains hub, argues that Canada needs to invest in green steel and iron if it wants to be a clean energy superpower. bit.ly/3WsUecY
To Become a Clean “Energy Superpower,” Canada Needs “Green” Steel and Iron - CCPA
With the weight of the U.S. trade war challenging key export industries, Prime Minister Mark Carney and his ministers have set up camp in Washington, D.C., hoping to convince President Trump to reduce tariffs on imported Canadian steel, aluminum, lum
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November 18, 2025 at 7:49 PM
In a recent @policyalternatives.ca article, @gavinfridell.bsky.social, a @smuhalifax.bsky.social research professor and member of the GRC’s supply chains hub, argues that Canada needs to invest in green steel and iron if it wants to be a clean energy superpower. bit.ly/3WsUecY
If you're interested why coffee prices are so high, we talked about this on CBC's Just Asking, with Leisha Grebinski and Nick Brown, as well as tariffs, fair trade, climate change, and the Canadian economy. #coffee #fairtrade
Why is Coffee So Expensive Right Now?
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Why is Coffee So Expensive Right Now?
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November 9, 2025 at 2:27 PM
If you're interested why coffee prices are so high, we talked about this on CBC's Just Asking, with Leisha Grebinski and Nick Brown, as well as tariffs, fair trade, climate change, and the Canadian economy. #coffee #fairtrade
Why is Coffee So Expensive Right Now?
www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...
Why is Coffee So Expensive Right Now?
www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...
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In a recent @policyalternatives.ca article, @gavinfridell.bsky.social, a @smuhalifax.bsky.social research professor and member of the GRC’s supply chains hub, argues that Canada needs to invest in green steel and iron if it wants to be a clean energy superpower. bit.ly/3WsUecY
To Become a Clean “Energy Superpower,” Canada Needs “Green” Steel and Iron - CCPA
With the weight of the U.S. trade war challenging key export industries, Prime Minister Mark Carney and his ministers have set up camp in Washington, D.C., hoping to convince President Trump to reduce tariffs on imported Canadian steel, aluminum, lum
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October 29, 2025 at 3:54 PM
In a recent @policyalternatives.ca article, @gavinfridell.bsky.social, a @smuhalifax.bsky.social research professor and member of the GRC’s supply chains hub, argues that Canada needs to invest in green steel and iron if it wants to be a clean energy superpower. bit.ly/3WsUecY
For Years, Islands Have Warned of Climate Disaster. They’ve Seen Little Help. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/28/c...
For Years, Islands Have Warned of Climate Disaster. They’ve Seen Little Help.
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October 28, 2025 at 6:13 PM
For Years, Islands Have Warned of Climate Disaster. They’ve Seen Little Help. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/28/c...
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Ottawa rolls back tariff relief for GM, Stellantis after auto production cuts
Number of tariff-free vehicles the automakers can sell in Canada will be reduced, government source says
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October 24, 2025 at 1:23 AM
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My take on why Canada needs to ramp up green steel and iron, if it wants to truly be a clean energy "superpower."
Reflecting on an impressive report by @jonasalgers.bsky.social
and @chrisbataille.bsky.social on "Strategic decarbonisation of the Canadian iron and steel industry."
Reflecting on an impressive report by @jonasalgers.bsky.social
and @chrisbataille.bsky.social on "Strategic decarbonisation of the Canadian iron and steel industry."
From @gavinfridell.bsky.social for @policyalternatives.ca: "Given calls from labour + industry for a more coordinated, economy-wide response..., CAN should not overlook the value of green steel + iron in nat'l development + trade diversification plans."
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To Become a Clean “Energy Superpower,” Canada Needs “Green” Steel and Iron - CCPA
With the weight of the U.S. trade war challenging key export industries, Prime Minister Mark Carney and his ministers have set up camp in Washington, D.C., hoping to convince President Trump to reduce...
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October 22, 2025 at 11:45 AM
My take on why Canada needs to ramp up green steel and iron, if it wants to truly be a clean energy "superpower."
Reflecting on an impressive report by @jonasalgers.bsky.social
and @chrisbataille.bsky.social on "Strategic decarbonisation of the Canadian iron and steel industry."
Reflecting on an impressive report by @jonasalgers.bsky.social
and @chrisbataille.bsky.social on "Strategic decarbonisation of the Canadian iron and steel industry."
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Happening Saturday! See nearly a decade's worth of investigation into global supply chains depicted by a series of art billboards along the Arbutus Greenway.
Join Sat, Oct 25, from 2 - 3 pm at the pedestrian/bike path on Fir St (between West 5th and 6th Ave) for an artist-led tour.
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Join Sat, Oct 25, from 2 - 3 pm at the pedestrian/bike path on Fir St (between West 5th and 6th Ave) for an artist-led tour.
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Ripples: A walking tour (led by artist Sydney Hart)
Ripples is a public art series along the Arbutus Greenway (between Fir and Burrard St.) in Vancouver. Join us for a tour led by the artist!
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October 21, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Happening Saturday! See nearly a decade's worth of investigation into global supply chains depicted by a series of art billboards along the Arbutus Greenway.
Join Sat, Oct 25, from 2 - 3 pm at the pedestrian/bike path on Fir St (between West 5th and 6th Ave) for an artist-led tour.
bit.ly/48GdP0H
Join Sat, Oct 25, from 2 - 3 pm at the pedestrian/bike path on Fir St (between West 5th and 6th Ave) for an artist-led tour.
bit.ly/48GdP0H
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Dr. @gavinfridell.bsky.social is one of the collaborators involved in 'Ripples', a billboard art project on display in Vancouver! Dr. Fridell is a faculty member in our Department of Political Science and Global Development Studies. Learn more: globalreportingcentre.org/ripples/ #artswithimpact
Artists, academics, and the city are coming together to bring you ‘Ripples,’ a billboard art project by artist Sydney Hart, curator Christine D’Onofrio, researcher @gavinfridell.bsky.social, and the Global Reporting Centre. Don’t miss the walking tour on Oct 25th! bit.ly/48uUY8x
Ripples - Global Reporting Centre
Ripples is an upcoming project from artist Sydney Hart, curator Christine D’Onofrio, researcher Gavin Fridell, and the Global Reporting Centre. The project, which consists of five consecutive billboar...
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October 15, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Dr. @gavinfridell.bsky.social is one of the collaborators involved in 'Ripples', a billboard art project on display in Vancouver! Dr. Fridell is a faculty member in our Department of Political Science and Global Development Studies. Learn more: globalreportingcentre.org/ripples/ #artswithimpact
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Tonight at 7 pm! Join the Royal Nova Scotia Historical Society for “Divided by Oceans, United by the Empire: Nova Scotia and Bengal, 1756-1867.” Dr. Madhuparna Gupta teaches in our Department of Political Science and Global Development Studies. More info: www.rnshs.ca?p=4312 @historysmu.bsky.social
October 15, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Tonight at 7 pm! Join the Royal Nova Scotia Historical Society for “Divided by Oceans, United by the Empire: Nova Scotia and Bengal, 1756-1867.” Dr. Madhuparna Gupta teaches in our Department of Political Science and Global Development Studies. More info: www.rnshs.ca?p=4312 @historysmu.bsky.social
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Artists, academics, and the city are coming together to bring you ‘Ripples,’ a billboard art project by artist Sydney Hart, curator Christine D’Onofrio, researcher @gavinfridell.bsky.social, and the Global Reporting Centre. Don’t miss the walking tour on Oct 25th! bit.ly/48uUY8x
Ripples - Global Reporting Centre
Ripples is an upcoming project from artist Sydney Hart, curator Christine D’Onofrio, researcher Gavin Fridell, and the Global Reporting Centre. The project, which consists of five consecutive billboar...
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October 6, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Artists, academics, and the city are coming together to bring you ‘Ripples,’ a billboard art project by artist Sydney Hart, curator Christine D’Onofrio, researcher @gavinfridell.bsky.social, and the Global Reporting Centre. Don’t miss the walking tour on Oct 25th! bit.ly/48uUY8x
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Oh look... @gavinfridell.bsky.social your book on coffee in Turkish with a Turkish kahve at aFrankfurt bookstore
October 6, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Oh look... @gavinfridell.bsky.social your book on coffee in Turkish with a Turkish kahve at aFrankfurt bookstore
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Are the rising prices of coffee beans causing you to cut back on your morning brew? Dr. Gavin Fridell of our Department of Political Science and Global Development Studies shares some thoughts in this @wsj.com article. #tariffs #coffee #trade
October 3, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Really excited to see Sydney's provocative work out!
Artists, academics and the City of Vancouver are coming together to bring you ‘Ripples,’ a billboard art project from artist Sydney Hart, curator Christine D’Onofrio, researcher Gavin Fridell and the @globalreportingcentre.org . Don’t miss the walking tour on Oct. 25: bit.ly/48uUY8x
Ripples - Global Reporting Centre
Ripples is an upcoming project from artist Sydney Hart, curator Christine D’Onofrio, researcher Gavin Fridell, and the Global Reporting Centre. The project, which consists of five consecutive billboar...
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September 28, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Really excited to see Sydney's provocative work out!
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The Canada-Indonesia free trade deal (CEPA) has been published (finally) in Canada: www.international.gc.ca/trade-commer...
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September 24, 2025 at 11:22 PM
The Canada-Indonesia free trade deal (CEPA) has been published (finally) in Canada: www.international.gc.ca/trade-commer...
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Brewing a Revolution: The Origins of Fair Trade Coffee | SMU's Dr. @gavinfridell.bsky.social joins journalist Andrew Stelzer in the August 14 episode of PROOF, the podcast from @americastestkitchen.com. Have a listen: loom.ly/-YXhHLQ; Dr. Fridell joins in around the 11:30 mark. #fairtrade #coffee
Brewing a Revolution: The Origins of Fair Trade Coffee
Podcast Episode · Proof · 08/14/2025 · 51m
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August 25, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Brewing a Revolution: The Origins of Fair Trade Coffee | SMU's Dr. @gavinfridell.bsky.social joins journalist Andrew Stelzer in the August 14 episode of PROOF, the podcast from @americastestkitchen.com. Have a listen: loom.ly/-YXhHLQ; Dr. Fridell joins in around the 11:30 mark. #fairtrade #coffee
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Beyond Liberal Disenchantment in Times of Authoritarianism: SMU political scientist Dr. Paulo Ravecca is leading a 3-day workshop in #Lima this week at the Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú (PUCP), on the crises of liberalism and the rise of authoritarianism. #artswithimpact
August 25, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Beyond Liberal Disenchantment in Times of Authoritarianism: SMU political scientist Dr. Paulo Ravecca is leading a 3-day workshop in #Lima this week at the Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú (PUCP), on the crises of liberalism and the rise of authoritarianism. #artswithimpact
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As Canada's provincial and territorial premiers arrived in Huntsville for a summit on U.S. tariffs, SMU's Dr. @gavinfridell.bsky.social joined Todd Battis at @ctvnewsatlantic.bsky.social yesterday to discuss the latest developments. www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/vid... #cdnpoli #uspoli #artswithimpact
Political scientist on trade talks
Political scientist Gavin Fridell discusses the latest developments in the trade war.
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July 22, 2025 at 12:27 PM
As Canada's provincial and territorial premiers arrived in Huntsville for a summit on U.S. tariffs, SMU's Dr. @gavinfridell.bsky.social joined Todd Battis at @ctvnewsatlantic.bsky.social yesterday to discuss the latest developments. www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/vid... #cdnpoli #uspoli #artswithimpact
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Canada has "an opportunity to become a leader in refusing to import goods produced with forced labour by taking up civil society demands and aligning with other countries taking action to protect workers globally." #usmca #cdnpoli #canlab www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...
As the U.S. drops the ball on forced labour, Canada must pick it up - CCPA
Almost five years after Canada’s July 2020 ban on importing goods produced using forced labour, we have very little to show for it. Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) reports that roughly 50 shipm...
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June 4, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Canada has "an opportunity to become a leader in refusing to import goods produced with forced labour by taking up civil society demands and aligning with other countries taking action to protect workers globally." #usmca #cdnpoli #canlab www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...
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Things we are NOT doing today? Letting the truth and possibility of tariffs get lost in the noise from this administration's actions.
If you haven't already, watch this video from @moreperfectunion.bsky.social featuring @wallachlori.bsky.social:
youtu.be/779G7R4Wj7s?...
If you haven't already, watch this video from @moreperfectunion.bsky.social featuring @wallachlori.bsky.social:
youtu.be/779G7R4Wj7s?...
How Elites Rigged Global Trade To Make You Poor
President Donald Trump’s chaotic tariff fiasco angered everyone from Democrats to Trump’s billionaire friends. Now some people are suggesting that we go back...
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May 22, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Things we are NOT doing today? Letting the truth and possibility of tariffs get lost in the noise from this administration's actions.
If you haven't already, watch this video from @moreperfectunion.bsky.social featuring @wallachlori.bsky.social:
youtu.be/779G7R4Wj7s?...
If you haven't already, watch this video from @moreperfectunion.bsky.social featuring @wallachlori.bsky.social:
youtu.be/779G7R4Wj7s?...
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Political economist Dr. Gavin Fridell of @smuarts.bsky.social spoke with CTV News on how today's China-U.S. trade breakthrough could benefit Canada in its own trade negotiations with the U.S. www.ctvnews.ca/video/2025/0... @gavinfridell.bsky.social #SMUGlobalDevelopmentStudies #SMUPoliticalScience
U.S.-China tariff slash impact ‘opens the door’ for negotiations with Canada: political economist
Political economist Gavin Fridell says the trade breakthrough between China and U.S. may benefit Canada in negotiations with the U.S.
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May 12, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Political economist Dr. Gavin Fridell of @smuarts.bsky.social spoke with CTV News on how today's China-U.S. trade breakthrough could benefit Canada in its own trade negotiations with the U.S. www.ctvnews.ca/video/2025/0... @gavinfridell.bsky.social #SMUGlobalDevelopmentStudies #SMUPoliticalScience
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TIRP Director Stuart Trew spoke with @ctvnews-rss.bsky.social about @mark-carney.bsky.social's tirp to Washington this week. www.ctvnews.ca/video/2025/0...
Upcoming meeting with Trump and PM Carney could be ‘high stakes,’ expert says
Stuart Trew, and international trade policy expert, tells CTV News that Prime Minister Mark Carney ‘has some leverage’ going into this meeting.
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May 5, 2025 at 1:55 PM
TIRP Director Stuart Trew spoke with @ctvnews-rss.bsky.social about @mark-carney.bsky.social's tirp to Washington this week. www.ctvnews.ca/video/2025/0...