On behalf of the 2017 Programme Committee, we look forward to having you join us at Ryerson University. We have three exciting plenary sessions planned: "Brexit, Trump and the Rise of Radical Right Populism in the West: Is Democracy Threatened?", "The Trumpization of Canada: Can It Happen Here?" and "Ensuring that the TRC is a Program of Action: The CPSA Reconciliation Committee's Plan and the Discipline." We have also planned a special panel on the US elections and a pre-conference workshop on public opinion research. In addition, panels, roundtables and workshops will take a critical look at the Canadian confederation at 150 and address the theme of democratic deconsolidation in Canada and around the globe. Numerous other sessions will provide opportunities to learn about the latest research being conducted by political scientists in Canada and abroad and to take away valuable insights for your own research. We do hope that you will be part of the conference. Dietlind Stolle and Elisabeth Gidengil, Programme Co-Chairs, CPSA