Paul Thomas, professor emeritus of political science at the University of Manitoba, announced his retirement earlier this month. He's spent decades observing and researching politics, offering his insights in countless media interviews. (Jaison Empson/CBC)

CBC Manitoba: Manitoba political commentator Paul Thomas to retire after more than 50 years of punditry

July 29, 2025 —

Longtime Manitoba political commentator and professor emeritus Paul Thomas is retiring.

Thomas, professor emeritus of political science at the University of Manitoba, announced his retirement in a final Winnipeg Free Press column earlier this month, saying his “days of punditry are over” and his future availability to the media will be “limited to topics of deep interest to me.”

He’s been the person to call with questions about Canadian politics for more than half a century, having spent decades observing and researching politics, offering his insights in countless media interviews.

To read the entire article, please follow the link to CBC Manitoba.

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