Prof. Derek Ruths - Presentation Slides and Emails

of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness from 2012. No emails were found prior to this date.

Please note that the emails mentioned above have been redacted, in accordance with sections 53, 54 and 59 of the Act (appended), to avoid the disclosure of information that cannot be disclosed under the Act. In addition, some emails cannot be disclosed because their disclosure “would impair the efficiency of a program, plan of action or security system designed for the protection of persons or property,” because they contain deliberations and opinions from members of McGill’s personnel, as stipulated in sections 29, 35, and 37 of the Act (appended).Some other emails cannot be disclosed because they contain information which is considered to be Professor Derek Ruths’ intellectual property, as provided in section 12 of the Act (appended).

Regarding the second part of your request, we are able to provide you with the presentation slides of the following invited talks:

- D. Ruths. “Social media and social mobilization.” Public Safety Canada’s Cross-Cultural Security Round Table Meeting, Niagara Falls, 9-10 June 2012.

- D. Ruths. "Controlling Complex Networks." NetSci 2014.

We cannot provide you with the presentation slides of the following invited talks, because they contain information which is Professor Derek Ruths’ intellectual property, in accordance with section 12 of the Act:

- D. Ruths. “Computational tools for hypothesis generation with the Afghanistan COIN Strategy Map.” IMA Workshop on Network Links: Connecting Social, Communication, and Biological Network Analysis. 27 February - 2 March 2012.

- D. Ruths. “Homophily and Political Orientation on Twitter.” US Department of Defense Strategic Multilayer Assessment Briefing, 14 February 2012.

As for the talk entitled “Predicting insurgent group structure and behavior,” it was presented before Professor Ruths’ employment at McGill University began. McGill University would not be the relevant public body for this request under the Act.

In addition, payment of expenses for the abovementioned talks were not processed by or through McGill University, and therefore McGill University does not possess documents related to these expenses.

With respect to some of the documents included in your request, we consulted with third parties pursuant to sections 25 and 49 of the Act (appended). In addition, individuals were consulted pursuant to sections 53 and 59 of the Act. Based on the response of the third parties and individuals who were consulted, we redacted portions of these documents. As required by section 49, notice of this decision has been provided to the third parties in question. As provided for under section 49, this decision is “executory on the expiry of 15 days” from the date of this letter.

Upon receipt, on or after the date on which this decision will become “executory”, of a cheque or money order to cover the production costs calculated at 135 copies at .37 per copy for a total of $49.95, the documents in question will be released. Please make the cheque payable to McGill University. You may also, alternatively, make an appointment to consult these documents free of charge on the premises of the University.

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Yours truly,

Stephen Strople Secretary-General

social mobilization and social media

Derek Ruths 9 June 2012

social media technologies are increasingly used to mobilize action on a large scale.

diffusion of information

collective action

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egypt

montreal

how has social media been used to diffuse information or galvanize collective action?

what benefits and challenges does social media have when mediating large-scale behavior?

what are strategies for responsible use of social media content?

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broadcast Vibe

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• Unlike most other systems, content is

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social media technologies who receives posted information?

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Facebook Facebook

Twitter Twitter

broadcast Vibe imprecise Vibe

egypt benefits and weaknesses of social media

japan • spreading information

• benefit rapid diffusion

• weakness: misinformation

montreal • galvanizing col lective action (demonstrations, protests)

• benefit: significant mobilization

• weakness: poor coordination

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diffusion of information: the epidemic connection

social networks are full of hubs

viral content: online social networks create the basis for information "epidemics."

broadcast technologies increase probability and rate of diffusion of mobilizing content.

broadcast technologies amplify the spread of information.

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diffusion of information: the epidemic connection

networks with hubs are very susceptible to epidemics

propagating fiction: tigers in london

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coordinated mobilization is the basis for effective demonstration/protest

by default, broadcast social media technologies mobilize, but do not coordinate.

viral spread lacks coordination

coordination requires an organizing force: clock, rules, leader.

viral content diffusion is governed by social structure not any organizing force.

arbitrary viral content will generate an uncoordinated response.

broadcast technologies do not drive coordination.

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mobilization without coordination can create pandemonium.

the dangers of uncoordinated mobilization

• erratic timing/gathering

• indiscriminate engagement

• unclear collective objectives

• leadership structure is unclear

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uncoordinated mobilization: Montreal student protests

• erratic timing/gathering

• unclear to law enforcement when/where protests would assemble

• indiscriminate engagement

• composition varied widely (sludenls, secessionists, occupy supporters, anarchisls)

• unclear collective objectives

• unclear how government should address grievances

• leadership structure is unclear

• uncertain who represents and negotiates on behalf of protesters

the promise and problems of social media

• Social media ptatfonns are making it easier for people to spread information and initiate large-scale social action.

• These platforms do not always self-regulate the spread of misinformation or self-promote organization.

• Government and community leaders need to take the initiative to actively monitor and engage through social media

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some guidelines for managing social media use

• government and community leadership should have active social media accounts

• keep the account live and welt-known

• foster a large community of followers

• establish publicly-known protocols for social media use during crisis

• in times of calm

• monitor content of accounts in the community

• be responsive to content seeking to spread information or call for action

• in times of crisis

• monitor platfonns for misinformation

• regularly send out updates and corrections to information

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Dissecting the Control Structure of Complex

Networks Derek Ruths

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Derek Ruths

From: Sent: To: Subject:

My pleasure!

Kubicek, Brett < [email protected]> Tuesday, November 11, 2014 4:30 PM Derek Ruths RE: UN report - encouraging hashtag standards for emergencies

From: Derek Ruths [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: November-11-14 9:56 AM · To: Kubicek, Brett Subject: RE: UN report - encouraging hashtag standards for emergencies

Thanks for passing these alonv, brc:tt !

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From: Kubicek, Brett [mailto:Brett.l<[email protected]] Sent: Monday, November 10, 2014 5:34 PM To: 'Derek.Ruths';

Subject: UN report - encouraging hashtag standards for emergencies

Hello Derek and - '

You likely know, but just in case·:

https: //docs. unocha. org/sites/dms/Documents/TB O 12 Hashtag Standards . pdf

http://www.nextgov.com/emerging-tech/2014/11/if-theres-emergency-un-wants-you

tweet/98537 /?oref=nextgov today nl

Hope all is well. Best, Brett.

Brett Kubicek, PhD Manager, Research and Academic Relations I Gestionnaire, Recherche et relations academiques Portfolio Affairs and Communications Branch I Secteur des affaires du porteteuille et des communications Public Safety Canada I Securite publique Canada Tel: 613.991 .77791Fax:613.954.31311 [email protected]

Derek Ruths

From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject:

Importance:

Good ~fternoon, Derek,

Cloutier, Joey <[email protected] > Thursday, November 6, 2014 10:05 AM 'Derek Ruths' Kubicek, Brett; Bott, Jeremy; Thorpe, Lara RE: Logistics - Nov. 17

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I hope this fi nds you w ell. Thank you again for accepting to part icipate in our event

I'm com ing to you with a couple of questions/requests:

o Would you be able to send me your biography?

o Will you be presenting on your "anishka project (II sy5tem f or measuring population response to a crisis in online social network<i )or m .l ke a presentation tailored to our t heme (The Opportunities and Challenges of Social M edia in the Public Safety Cont"ext). Rest assured that ei ther works for us. Would you also be able to provide a synopsis of your pres~ntation?

Feel free to contact me shoulci you have any questions.

Thank you and kind regards,

·Joey

Joey Cloutier, MA Manager, Bilateral Relations I Gestionnaire, relations bilaterales International Affairs Division I Division des affaires internationales Public Safety Canada/ Securite publique Canada Tel : 613.949.5103 Fax: 613-990-9648 Email/Cou riel : [email protected]

From: Kubicek, Brett Sent: November-03-14 11:53 AM To: 'Derek Ruths' Cc: Cloutier, Joey Subject: Logistics - Nov. 17

Hello again Derek,

I wanted to introduce you to Joey Cloutier from our International Division (cc'd), as Joey wil l be your main point of

contact and source of info about the plenary session on Nov. 17.

I think Connie has been in touch with you already, Derek, about setting up the reimbursement. Hopefully we can

get that signed/sealed soon.

Much appreciate your time and interest Derek! And don't hesitate to ask if I can be of help.

All best,

Brett.

Brett Kubicek, PhD Manager, Research and Academic Relations I Gestionnaire, Recherche et relations academiques Portfolio Affairs and Communications Branch I Secteur des affaires du portefeuille et des communications Public Safety Canada I Securite publique Canada Tel: 613.991.7779 I Fax: 613.954.31311 [email protected]

Derek Ruths


Kubicek, Brett < [email protected]> Monday, November 3, 2014 9:40 AM 'Derek Ruths' RE: Nov. 17 event invitation

Sounds good - we' il be back in touch shortly!

From: Derek Ruths [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, October 31, 2014 9:56 AM To: Kubicek, Brett Subject: Re: Nov. 17 event invitation

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On Oct 30, 2014, at 4:39 PM, Kubicek, Brett <[email protected]> wrote:

Hello Derek - you would only need to be here for t he plenary on Nov. 17, so the 10:30 t o noon st retch.

If you have extra time, I'd probably look to take advantage Vlith a side meeting or presentat ion, but no problem to stick to the one event. There will be other opportunities, as .1 have some plans in the works for a proper event later on abqut social media ana lytics. ·

And yes, we'd reimburse expenses if you require coverage, similar to how we've done it before.

So, can we put you on the agenda? :)

From: Derek Ruths [mai lto:[email protected] ] Sent: Wednesday, October 29, 2014 9:59 PM To: Kubicek, Brett Subject: RE: Nov. 17 event invitation

Apologies for being slow in getting back to you on this. Just to figure out whether this v1ill work -what level of engagement are you expect ing? Would I need to stay for the morning, the day, a couple days? (note that it's not that I'm trying to skimp, just need to know exactly what is expected).

Not mentioned, but I'm assuming that the reimbursement policy will be typical - transport covered?

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From: Kubicek, Brett [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, October 24, 2014 2:17 PM To: 'Derek Ruths'; '[email protected]' Subject: Nov. 17 event invitation

Hello Derek,

Hope all is well, and hope the message from Cassandra made sense (she had to try to capture some stream of

consciousness from me). Happy to chat if it would he lp.

Reason for vniting is that I wonder if you w ould be ab le to speak as part of an opening plenary session to be included

as part of a Canada-Israe l summit November 17th, from 10:30am to noon at Public Safety headquarters.

The subject would' be' The Opportunities and Challenges of Social Media in the Public Safety Context", and we're

looking fora 15 minute presentation from 2-3 panelists, followed l.Jy a 30 min Q&A. We can talk content later.

Context is t hat t he panel would help open the latest session of the Canada-Israel Decla ration of Intent (Doi), w hich

provides a struc.tured framework and priori izes broad areas for cooperation between Canada and Israel, is organized

into the fol low ing six Working Groups:

• Correctional Serv ices and Prisons (led by the Correctional Service of Ctmada (CSC)); • Law En;orc.1:: ment and Policing (led by t he Royal Canad ian Mounted Police (RCMP)); • Border Management and Security (led by the Canada Border Services /\gcncy (CBSA)) ; • Emergency Management (led by PS); • Crime Prevent ion (led by PS); and, • Critical Infrastructu re Protection (led by PS).

The Working Groups, 1.vhich arc co-chaired by one Canadian and one Israeli senior official, advance work in each of these areas. Under the Doi, Working Group Co-Chairs meet annually to discuss public safety issues of mutual interest and concern in t heir ureas of expertise, review past work, identify areas for further cooperat ion, facilitate the exchange of best practices and lessons learned and develop joint project s as well as a wot k plan for the coming year.

The Meeting gencraliy consists of opening a.nd closing plenary sessions and site visits related to the Working Groups'.

specific areas of cooperation. An AssistantDeputy M inister (ADfv1)-lcvc l official from each country normally oversees

and approves the v.1ork of the Working Groups.

Public Safety Canada w ill host this year's Doi Meet ing from November 17-19, 2014, in Ottawa and Toronto. Rotem Peleg, Director General (Deputy M inister-level), Israeli M inistry of Public Security, w ill be the Head of the Israeli Delegation.

Even just for the Canadian side, this looks to be a good opportun ity to get some play for your work.

Do let me know if you have any questions, and any consideration is much appreciated.

All best, Brett.

Brett Kubicek, PhD Manager, Research and Academic Relations I Gestionnaire, Recherche et relations academiques Portfolio Affairs and Communications Branch I Secteur des affaires du portefeuille et des communications Public Safety Canada I Securite publique Canada Tel: 613.991.7779 1Fax:613.954.3131 I [email protected]

Derek Ruths

From: Sent: To: Cc:

Derek Ruths <[email protected]> Wednesday, October 29, 2014 10:29 PM 'Lively, Cassandra'; [email protected] 'Kubicek, Brett'; 'Martin, Connie'

Subject: RE: Derek Ruths - McGill - Annual Report Feedback and Deliverables Table

Hi Cassandra, Thank to you and Brett for this email and details. To the speci fic points you raised.

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I'll get to work on the next annual report . • I won't have any trouble getting you the report by the end of next week, though. Hopefully that t iming will work.

I'm familiar wi th , but not t hat famiiiar. I've skimmed t hrough a couple of the pamphlets t hat .. has produced - it seems as though his pieces are more focused on inte rpreting work that has been done elsewhere and providing a coherent big picture. Is this fair? ·

From: Lively, Cassandra [mailto:Cassandra.Live [email protected]] Sent: Friday, October 24, 2014 10:20 AM To: derek. [email protected] Cc: Kubicek, Brett; Martin, Connie Subject: Derek Ruths - McGill - Annual Report Feedback and Deliverables Table

Hello Derek,

I hope this email finds you well!

Connie is currently reviewing the financial documents submitted for your agreement, to work with Louise and issue you a payment. I've also just received some feedback from Brett re: your annual report, and papers on NSI and event

signatures.

First, I'm wondering if you've had an opport unity to review your deliverables table, and if there are any changes you' d like tosuggest ? If so, I'm happy to proceed wit h amending your agreement. You'll find the table below in your

earlier email exchanges with Erin.

Now, here is our feedback:

• We are very happy wit h your annual report, please do follow the same format for the next, which is due by the

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Although you are likely already aware of this, Brett would also like to point out t hat t here are some parallels between your exploration of novel sit uationa l information in social media with some of the analysis by ..

in t he UK, who for a number of years now have been trying to get at that question of how socia l media analytics can and cannot support response and recovery, especially for policing aspect s (and e.g. how automat ic filter s run into problems ov:ing to chon;:;ing language, use of local or impro"vised language to refer to key places/events/people/ideas, etc.) . Brett is happy to direct you to furt her information if you would like to know more, though we suspect you are already aware of this work.

Thank you aga.in fo r your submission, we very much loo.k fo rward to reading your annual report for October 1, 2013 -September 30, 2014.

Cassandra

Cassandra Lively, MPA Project Manager I Gestiolli1aire de projet Kanishka Project I Projet Kanishka Public Safety Canada I Securite publique Canada Telephone: 613-990-8417 E-mail I Courriel: [email protected]

Building a Safe and Resil ient Canada Batir un Canada securitaire et resilient

From: Robinson, Erin Sent: Monday, September 15, 2014 1:51 PM To: Derek Ruths Cc: Lively, Cassandra Subject: RE: Monitoring call

Thanks! Here is the deliverables table from your agreement. Take a look and let me know if there are any changes

you think would be best.

Deliverables Targeted clientele Expected outputs I

Methodology Date of

outcomes completion Publish research paper Academia The component of Combination of June 2013 on extending Profile of the analysis system algorithmic Mood States with that can accurately research and data Twitter-specific assess mood of analysis. language individual (and

aggregate) tweets Publish research paper Academia Proof-of-concept Primarily manual July 2013 on extending solving the creation of Twitter demographi·c inference computational and datasets for age to French conceptual hurdles and gender, all in

keeping us from French handling French tweets.

Publish research paper Academia and A prototype of the Statistics and October 2013 on tweet collection government incident-specific algo1ithmic system tweet collection research

system Publish research paper Academia A method for Natural language January 2014 on multi-linguai topic infelTing and processmg, detection relating topics in statistics, data

different languages analysis, and algorithmic research

Publish research paper Academia A method for Natural language June 2014 on multi-lingual mood detecting mood of_ . processing measurement French tweets Release Twitter Academia An open-source Text mining and July 2014 geography inference library· for algorithmic software inferring the research

geographical origin of a tweet

Deliver a prototype of A prototype of the December 2014 the incident response incident response assessment system assessment system (final product)

Once I hear back from you, the new Project Manager for Kanishka, Cassandra Lively, w ill action an amendment to

your agreement.

Thanks, Erin

f:rin Robinson

Community Safety and Countering Crime Branch Public Safety Canada I Government pf Canada [email protected] I Tel: 613-990-8253

Secteur de la securite communautaire et de la reduction du crime

Securite publique Canada I Gouvernement du Canada " [email protected] I Tel.: 613-990-8253

From: Derek Ruths [mailto :[email protected]] Sent: September-15-14 1:47 PM To: Robinson, Erin Subject: RE: Monitoring call

Herc are the papers.

From: Robinson, Erin [mailto:Erin [email protected]] Sent: Monday, September 15, 2014 1:41 PM To: Derek Ruths Subject: RE: Monitoring call

Hi Derck,

I believe we were supposed to speak at 1:30 t oday? I just took a quick call - apologies if you called while I WJS on the

phone. I am free unti l 2pm now.

Thanks, Erin

Erin Robinson

Community Safety and Countering Crime Branch Pub!ic Safoty Canada I Government of Canada [email protected] I Tel: 613-990-8253

Socteu.r de la '"'ecurito commun.autairo et de la reduction du crime S6curite publique Canada I Gouvernement du Canada [email protected] I Tel. : 613-990-8253

From: Derek Ruths [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: September-10-14 2:59 PM To: Robinson, Erin Subject: RE: Monitoring call

I can call you.

From: Robinson, Erin [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, September 10, 2014 1:41 PM To: Derek Ruths Subject: RE: Monitoring call

1:30 works for me! Did you want to call me, or for me to call you?

Erin Robinson

Community Safety and Countering Crime Branch Public Safety Canada I Government of Canada [email protected] I Tel: 613-990-8253

Secteur de la securite communautaire et de la reduction du crime Securite publique Canada I Gouvernement du Canada

[email protected] I Tel.: 613-990-8253

From: Derek Ruths [mailto :[email protected]] Sent: September-10-14 1:40 PM To: Robinson, Erin Subject: RE: Monitoring call

Ok - sounds good. I'll set asi.de time to work on and finish it next \Veek. Regard ing a call, how about 1 :30 PM on Monday?


Generally, a few pages - you definitely don't need to \ 1rite a book ! It should be sufficient level of detail to clearly show

what activit ies have been achieved and how you arc progressing against the objectives of t he agreement, I.Jut it doesn't need to be overly long - maybe up to ~ pares?

From: Derek Ruths [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: September-10-14 1:19 PM To: Robinson, Erin Subject: RE: Monitoring call

Just to get a sense for det ails - how long arc these usually? 2 pages?

D

From: Robinson, Erin [mailto :[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, September 10, 2014 11:17 AM To: Derek Ruths Subject: RE: Monitoring call

Hi Derek,

Good to hear from you! Would Monday work fo r a monitoring call? I am current ly free all day.

Regarding the annual report , there is no specific templat e, but here are the guidelines from your agreement:

The report must include the following infonnation:

• A brief description of events related to t~e Project during the period covered by the report;

• The activities completed and results obtained with respect to the objectives of the Project;

• Successes and difficulties encountered by project staff in achieving the objectives of the Project; and

• A brief description of the activities to be completed during the next reporting period and any expected changes to the action plan.

You will need to produce two annual reports:one for agreement signature to September 30, 2013 and one from October 1, 2013 to September 30, 2014. We can talk more about them when we speak on t he phone - wh ich I am looking forward to!

Thanks, Erin

From: Derek Ruths [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: September-09-14 2: 18 PM To: Robinson, Erin Subject: RE: Monitoring call

Hi Erin, Apologies for not responding sooner. We can, indeed, have a monitori ng call - next week, perl1ars? As for t he

annual report - I' m sorry I've been so unrespor.sive. Can you please let me know what I'm suppo5ed to put into it? {n template or example would be great) . I've block<:d otf t ime to take care of this on Friday.

D


Hi Derek,

I hope that September finds you we!! !\: ould it lie possible to schedule a monitoring call sometime in the next couple of weeks? I note that your first annual report is significantly overdue, and we are corning up to the deadline for your second one. At any rate, it would be good to check in ·on your project. ·

Thanks, Erin

From: Derek Ruths [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: July-14-14 2:06 PM To: Robinson, Erin Subject: Re: Monitoring call

Hi Erin, Apologies for my slow response - I'm back from a couple weeks of intennittent travel. In any case, a

call would be great. Could we aim for Monday next week?

D

On Jul 14, 2014, at 11 :15 AM, Robinson, Erin <[email protected]> wrote:

Hi Derek,

Just following up on my message - would it be possible to schedule a quick call?

Thanks, Erin

From: Robinson, Erin Sent: June-23-14 2:39 PM To: Derek Ruths ([email protected]); [email protected] Subject: Monitoring call ·

Hi Derek,

Happy summer! I hope that this email finds you well.

I was hoping to schedule a quick call with you sometime in the coming weeks to discuss the "System for measuring

population response to a crisis in on line social networks" project. We won't need much time - 30 minutes at most.

I am out of the office on July 7th and Ju ly 21-25, but am around otherwise. Let me know when a good date would be for you.

Thanks, Erin

Erin Robinson Project Manager, Kanishka Project Public Safety Canada (613) 990-8253

erin [email protected]

Derek Ruths


Hello again Derek,

Sorry to bother,

Kubicek, Brett < [email protected] > Wednesday, October 29, 2014 5:52 PM 'Derek Ruths' '[email protected]' Nov. 17

, but wondering if you might be able to

get back soon about the Nov. 17 Canada-Israel delegation event.

Hope all is coming along we ll at home, and thanks again for your kind attention to all my various requests. Best, Brett.

Brett Kubicek, PhD Manager, Research and Academic Relations I Gestionnaire, Recherche et relations acaderniques Portfolio Affairs and Communications Branch I Secteur des affaires du porlefeuille et des communications Public Safety Canada I Securite publique Canada Tel: 613.991.77791Fax:613.954.31311 [email protected]

Derek Ruths

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Hello Derek, Lorne, and Dan,

Kubicek, Brett < [email protected] >

Tuesday, September 9, 2014 12:03 PM 'Derek Ruths'; '[email protected]'; 'Dan Hiebert ([email protected])' '[email protected]'

Possible TSAS connection

As discussed with all of you, there could be some interesting links between the work of the Canadian Network for

Research on Terrorism, Security and Society (TSAS) in context of its SSH RC Partnership Grant application, and

Derek's work - both under Kanishka and more generally.

And as mentioned, there is some mutual interest in exploring the idea of Derek possibly getting involved as a key

point of contact for TSAS with McGill.

While there are some in TSAS who do social network analysis, they tend to use different data sources than Derek,

and draw much less on social media . See: http://www.derekruths.com/

In addition to a different methodological toolkit, Derek also looks more at narratives in terms of how they resonate

and move among different populations.

For his part, Lorne's background in sociology of religion and his work with TSAS are also heavily to do with narrative.

As such, it may be useful for you two to chat with respect to substantive complementary between Derek's interests and

those of the network.

Hope this helps and do let me know if you need anything further. Best,

Brett.

Brett Kubicek, PhD Manager, Research and Academic Relations I Gestionnaire, Recherche et relations academiques Portfolio Affairs and Communications Branch I Secteur des affaires du portefeuille et des communications Public Safety Canada I Securite publique Canada Tel: 613.991.77791Fax:613.954.31311 [email protected]

Derek Ruths

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Kubicek, Brett < [email protected]> Friday, September 12, 2014 10:09 AM 'Derek Ruths'

Subject: RE: Canadian Safety and Security Program 2014 Call for Proposals J Programme canadien pour la surete et la securite 2014 Appel de propositions

4 .12 Well, there may still be something there.

Would you have a bit more detail handy? It might help me

think through w ho best to contact re possible interest.

For example, t he policy area responsible for disaster mitigat ion is continuing work towards un even greater focus on resilience. You can see some elements in past work about trying to 'build a culture of safe ty and resilience' e.g. t.ere:

http://www.publ icsafety.gc.ca/cnt/mrgnc-mngmnt/dsstr-prvntn-mtgtn/pltfrm-dsstr-rsk-rdctn/bckgrnd-eng.aspx. But there's quite a bit rnore development to fol low.

Or it could be relevant for colleagues v1ho work ciosely with Aboriginal co111munities on safety and sc:curit y, or

with other specific communities where t here are part icular needs re safety/securi ty.

In short , if you have a bit more detail I'd be happy to reach out to some of the more relevant groups to gauge int erest.

Up to you though. Lots going on I know, and this would mean yet another app lication! (Though t his is the short synopsis stage.)

From: Derek Ruths [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, September 11, 2014 8:07 PM To: Kubicek, Brett Subject: RE: Canadian Safety and Security Program 2014 Call for Proposals I Programme canadien pour la sGrete et

la securite 2014 Appel de propositions

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From: Kubicek, Brett [mailto :[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, September 11, 2014 6:10 PM To: 'Derek Ruths' Subject: RE: Canadian Safety and Security Program 2014 Ca ll for Proposals/ Programme canadien pour la surete et

la securite 2014 Appel de propositions

Hello Derel~, It could work. The CSSP initiative is intended to cover 'all hazards' and also includes a broad focus on public safety issues covering policing/law enforcement, crime prev.ention, border management, cyber security, etc. So there are multiple ways in which community building can and does matter.

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From: Derek Ruths [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, September 10, 2014 6:12 PM To: Kubicek, Brett Subject: RE: Canadian Safety and Security Program 2014 Call for Proposals/ Programme canadien pour la surete et la

securite 2014 Appel de propositions

Hey Brett, . Thanks for the heads up! A quick question - just how directly connected to disaster response do the proposa ls

need to be?

D

From: Kubicek, Brett [ma ilto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, September 10, 2014 3:18 PM To

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Subject: Canadian Safety and Security Program 2014 Call for Proposals I Programme canadien pour la sOrete et la securite 2014 Appel de propositions Importance: High

FYI - the Call for Proposals is n9w open.

Deadline: October 8 , 2Q.14 16:00 Easte r,1 Daylight Time.

https://buyandsel l.gc.ca/p rocu rem ent-data/tender-noti ce/PW-SV-059-27907

PVI - l'appe l dcpropositions est maintenant actif.

Date lirnite: le 8 octobre 2014 16:00 Heu re avancec rle l'Est

https://achatsetventes.gc.ca/donnees-sur-l-approvisionnement/appels-d-offres/PW-SV-059-27907

Brett Kubicek, P.hD Manager, Research and Academic Relations I Gestionnaire, Recherche et relations academiques Portfolio Affairs and Communications Branch I Secteur des affaires du portefeuille et des communications Public Safety Canada I Securite publique Can.ada Tel: 613.991.77791Fax: 613.954.3131 1 [email protected]

Derek Ruths

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Sent: To: Subject:

Kubicek, Brett < [email protected]> Tuesday, September 9, 2014 3:46 PM 'Derek Ruths' RE: Annua l report

Thanks so much Derek! I know t he report ing requirements can get a bit heavy, so do indeed feel free to fo ll o~v up if

you need guidance. Good t hing is that the reports often help us a lot in keeping things moving, and even finding w ays

to assist if t here are problems or opportunities.

From: Derek Ruths [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, September 09, 2014 2:17 PM To: Kubicek, Brett Subject: RE: Annual report

Hey Brett, Sorry for causing trouble! I've blocked off t imr late r t h is week t o get t his ta~ en care of . I'l l also follow ur to

f igure out exactly \'1hat is needed.

D

From: Kubicek, Brett [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, September 9, 2014 1:36 PM To: 'Derek Ruths'

Cc: '[email protected]' Subject: Annua l report Importance: High

Hello again Derek,

While it's front of mind, I was ta lking with our project manager today and she's in a jam on your project owing to

the lack of an annual report.

I think it's well overd ue and we can't pay until we re ce ive and review it, which is playing some havoc with our budget.

Is this something you could polish off soon?

Just let me know if you need anything to help re the process, and thanks in advance for any attention on this! Best, Brett.

Brett Kubicek, PhD Manager, Research and Academic Relations I Gestionnaire, Recherche et relations academiques Portfolio Affairs and Communications Branch I Secteur des affaires du portefeuille et des communications Public Safety Canada I Securite publique Canada Tel: 613.991.7779 1Fax:613.954.3131 1 [email protected]

Derek Ruths

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Kubicek, Brett < [email protected] > Wednesday, August 20, 2014 3:54 PM 'Derek Ruths' RE: Our call

TSAS-basic-statement-2014-edited.docx

Me aga in - j ust in case you have time to skim, got this from TSAS this

afternoon. Talk soon,

b.

From: Derek Ruths [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, August 20, 2014 1:43 PM To: Kubicek, Brett Subject: Re: Our call

Thanks! I'll look forward to talking about this more.

D

On Aug 20, 2014, at 12:57,PM, Kubicek, Brett <[email protected]> wrote:

Hello Derek,

I'm trying to get some more information for you, but a couple things in advance of the call.

One would be· to just poke around on the TSAS web site some: http://www.tsas.ca/

Note that they even have a live call for proposals: http://www.tsas.ca/research/call-for-proposals/

As well, as part of their full application for the SSHRC Partnership Grant, they are looking to bring in affiliates of a

new kind as described below. I' ll try to get more material for you before our call, but may end up just having to walk

you through the current context.

Either way, talk soon,

Brett.

University Representatives In an effort to engage a wide variety of scholars at universities throughout Canada we have established the position of

'University Representatives'. These individuals are intended to play an intermediary role, connecting the Executive

Committee of TSAS with our larger network of affiliated scholars (and, where relevant, to enlarge the network). More

concretely, University Representatives are asked to ensure that members of their university-those in fac~lty positions as

well as graduate students and postdoctoral fellows-are aware of TSAS and its activities. They will be responsible to

publicize TSAS eventsin their university and to encourage scholars to affiliate with TSAS and participate in our calls for

research proposals and studentships. We also anticipate drawing from the group of University Representatives in the

future to fill vacancies that will arise in our Executive Committee. The University Representatives, in that sense, are

an efement in the succession planning for TSAS and its longterm sustainability as an organ izat ion.

ADDITIONAL NOTES University Representatives will be invited to participate as Co-Applicants for the PG. There are two ways of doing this. The preferable one wou ld be for the University· Representative to arrange for his/her home institution to provide a letter of support with TSAS and, doing so, be.come a partner organization ofTSAS. Such a letter would show tangible support from the university in the form of cash (e.g., teaching release) or inkind support (e.g., making a formal commitment oftime for the University Representative) . In uploading the letter, the university would have to enter this information in a SSH RC fill- in-the-b lanks page. If this isn't possible, we can just sign up the University Rep without including his or her institution as a partner of TSAS. Regardless, t he fact that the Representative will be a Co-Applicant means that he/she will have to accept our invitation

and upload a CV and statement of relevance.

Brett Kubicek, PhD Manager, Research and Academic Relations I Gestionnaire, Recherche et relations academiques Portfolio Affairs and Communications Branch I Secteur des affaires du portefeuille et des communications Public Safety Canada I Securite publique Canada Tel: 613.991.7779 1Fax:613.954.3131 1 brett.kubicek(@ps-sp.gc.ca

Derek Ruths


Excellent- 'til tomorrow !

Kubicek, Brett < [email protected] > Tuesday, August 19, 2014 8:27 AM 'Derek Ruths' RE: Journal call - social media and the crisis lifecycle

From: Derek Ruths [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, August 18, 2014 5:52 PM To: Kubicek, Brett Subject: Re: Journal call - social media and the crisis lifecycle

I.I. '5 3, 5'1, s--c1 ... ~ Use my cell just to make sure you reach me: . Talk soon! . . , ....... _ .....

D

On Aug 18, 2014, at 5:51 PM, Kubicek, Brett [email protected]> wrote:

Excellent - just let me know wha number is best, and I'll call. Looking forward ! B.

From.: Derek Ruths [mailto:[email protected]] . Sent: Monday, August 18, 2014 05:50 PM To: Kubicek, Brett Subject: Re: Journal call - social media and the crisis lifecycle

Perfect.

D

On Aug 18, 2014, at 5:49 PM, Kubicek, Brett <[email protected]> wrote:

Around 4:30lsh?

From : Derek Ruths [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, August 18, 2014 05:46 PM To: Kubicek, Brett Subject: Re: Journal call - social media and the crisis lifecycle

Yes - that could work. What time do you have in mind?

D


It is indeed! And I can certainly help bring you up to speed absent a specific document. Might late afternoon

Wednesday be a possibility?

From: Derek Ruths [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, August 18, 2014 5:34 PM To: Kubicek, Brett Subject: Re: Journal call - social media and the crisis lifecycle

Awesome - I'll look forward to reading it! In the meantime, if you think a discussion would help move things forward, let me know. It's always a pleasure to talk.

D

On Aug 18, 2014, at 5:32 PM, Kubicek, Brett <BrettJ<;uhicck(iv,ps-sr_, gc .ca> wrote:

Hello again Derek, Just to update, the TSAS folk are trying to put together some material specifically to help inform potential new affiliates - hoping t o have that to share, rather th2n send you t heir fi rst SSH RC application, w hich is now somewhat dated anyway! In short, more soon, I hope. All best, Brett.

From: Derek Ruths [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2014 2:09 AM To: Kubicek, Brett Subject: Re: Journal call - social media and the crisis lifecycle

Hi Brett, Thanks for thinking of me! I'd be happy to consider this opportunity - please do send the proposal

along. As there's a time constraint to this and some value with discussing this before your trip, I'd be game for talking next week .

. D

On Aug 12, 2014, at 8:27 PM, Kubicek, Brett <Brett.Kubicek(iz),ps-sp.gc.ca> wrote:

For sure! Better a little later that week, as I'll be on travel the 25-26th, but it would be great to catch up shortly thereafter. Maybe the Wednesday or Thursday?

Notably the travel is to be in Vancouver for an exec b~ard meeting of TSAS (www.tsas.ca), as they recently made it through the uber-competitive letter -of -intent stage for a full SSH RC partnership grant (up to $2.SM over 7 years). This will be t heir second meeting as part of developing their fu ll proposal, and since so few are accepted for round two, they stand a good chance - plus they scored very well during t he first round.

At their last meeting one goal came up of them wanting to bring in a few more universities/affi liates, and one of the main people I t hought about was you. Ith ink there are some neat comp lements, but of course the issue is whether you and they see common ground.

Happy to send along information a!Jout how their proposa l is shaping up if interested, ot herwise can wait until our

chat to provide info.

In t he meantime, enjoy the rest of your time abroad, safe travels, and talk soon! Best, B.

From: Derek Ruths [mailto:druths(CLnetworkdynamics.org] Sent: Monday, August 11, 2014 7:48 PM To: Kubicek, Brett Subject: Re: Journal call - social media and the crisis lifecycle

I'll be back next Monday, but will be in pretty serious catchup mode with Thursday and Friday totally locked up. J.ust so I can get a bit of head-space for our discussion, could we aim for early in the week of August 25th (Monday or Tuesday)? Our discussions always end up going in unexpected and intriguing directions - looking forward to it!

D

On Aug 12, 2014, at 2:22 AM, Kubicek, Brett <[email protected]> wrote:

Sounds very cool indeed! All the more reason to look forward to our next catch-up opportunity.

In fa ct, please let me know when you are back. I'm swimming in reports and starting to generate ideas for connections,

next st eps, etc., so wou ld be great t o pick your brain some in the not-too-distant future.

All best, Brett.

From: Derek Ruths [mai lto:[email protected]] Sent: Sunday, August 10, 2014 10:53 PM To: Kubicek, Brett Subject: Re: Journal call - social media and the crisis lifecycle

Hey Brett,

No - this is the first I've heard of this, in fact. Thank you for passing it along! It sounds like a good fit -I'm eager to check it out and talk it over with my students. All is well here - I'm currently in Singapore visiting a number of institutes here that work on topics around urban infonnatics. Notably, crisis response features large in their thinking, particularly in response to natural disasters (think typhoons). Very cool stuff. Hope all is well with you!

D


Hello Derek, You no doubt know, but thought I'd send this along just in case . Hope all is well! B.

Social Media and the Crisis Lifecycle Computers in Human Behavior Deadline: November 1, 2014 Elsevier is accepting research related to social media and crisis communication for a special issue of its j c;>urnal, Computers in Human Behavior. Submissions should investigate the use and extension of computerbased technology to transform communication throughout the crisis lifecycle. Papers from a wide array of crisis disciplines and professional fields are sought. For more information, visit the journal at the Elsevier Web s ite.

Derek Ruths

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Attachments:

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Thursday, August 7, 2014 4:36 PM

'[email protected] '; ; Robinson, Erin The (anadian Safety and Security Program (CSSP) Call for Proposals/ Appel de propositions du Programme canadien pour la sGrete et la securite (PCSS) CSSP-2013-Tl-1062 Z-01.pdf; DRDC-RDDC-2014-Cl3l_finalrpt.pdf; VFT Focus Group LR JIBC Ll4-0331-1446_pdfa.pdf; GENIK NSRCI paper 31 07 14 final.pdf

Hello,

Please see below for info rmation about an important upcoming call for proposals, for research and

development projects covering a wide range of public safe ty/national security-rela ted issues.

Further, I wanted to take t his occasion to note that over the coming mont hs I will be working with the Centre for Security Science to expand and formalize the network of researchers and practit ioner., involved in the 'Psycho-Social and Community Resilience' community of practice mentioned.

Th is is one of t he ways in w hich we are working with the Canadian Safety and Security Program (CSSP) to continue to build upon the foundations established by the Kanishka Project over t he longer t erm. Though aga in, the CSSP is about more than counter-t erro rism-related research and development. The 'Psycho -Socia l and Community Res ilience' net work goes rnuch further, and many of those involved with the Kanishka Project wil l find a more comfortable home in one of t he other networks managed by the Centre for Security Science.

Either \'ny, v.1hile I hope t he belo1N is of usC', we are also looki1 g <ihecid towards working with you lo

expand par icipat ion in CSSP in the near fu turE..

~o let me I now if you have ;:my questions.

Bes:, Brett.

Bonjot1r,

Vous trouverez ci-d~ssous des renseignements au sujct d'un important appel de proposit ions pour des projets de recherche et de devcloppement touchant un vaste·eventail de questions liees a In securite publiquc et a la securite nationale.

Je profite egalement de I' occasion pour vous informer qu'au cours des prochains rnois je travaillerai en collaboration

avec le Centre des sciences pour la securite dans le but d'elargir et d'officiarser le rescau des chercheurs et praticiens de la communaute de prat iciens specialises en recherchc psychosociale et la resilience cornmunautaire.

C'est une des fai;:ons dont nous co llaborons avec les responsables du Programme canadien pour la sOrete et la securite (PCSS) pour cont inuer demiser sur les assises etablies par le projet Kanishka a long terme. Bien quc, encore une fois, le PCSS ne porte pas que sur des projets de recherche et de developpement lies a la lutte contre le terrorisme. Le reseau de recherche psychosociale et resi lience communautaire vise beaucoup plus large, et plusieurs intervenants du projet Kanishka t rouveront leur compte en collaborant avec l'un des autres reseaux geres par le Centre des sciences pour la securite.

Quoi qu' i l en soit, j'espere que les rense ignements ci-dessous seront utiles, et nous esperons t ravailler en

collaboration avec vous pour accroltre la participation au PCSS dans un aven ir prochain.

Si vous avez des questions, n'hesitez pas a comm uniquer avec moi.

Bien cordialement, Brett.

Brett Kubicek, PhD Manager, Research and Academic Relations I Gestionnaire, Recherche et relations academiques

Portfolio Affairs and Communications Branch I Secteur des affaires du portefeuille et des communications Public Safety Canada I Securite publique Canada Tel: 613.991.77791Fax:613.954.3131 I [email protected]

From: Chouinard, Paul [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, August OS, 2014 11:43 AM Subject: The Canadian Safety and Security Program (CSSP) Call for Proposals

Colleagues,

This year before the officia l CSSP Call for Proposal launches, PWGSC requires that we hold a Stakeholder Engagement Day on 19 August, 2014. At this full day meeting, the Call and draft guidebook with the priorities will be presented to stakeholders either face-to-face or via Web Ex and feedback will be collected (that may or may not be incorporated into the process). Once this is done, revisions will be made to the guidebook and the Call 003 will officially launch. The anticipated launch date is September 3, 2014. More information is available on the "Buy and Sell" web site. https://buyandsell.gc.ca/procurement-data/tender-notice/PW-SV-059-27834

In addition, I've attached a fewpapers from last year's community development workshops that may be of interest: 0

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Building Resilient Communities Workshop Report (Justice Institute of British Columbia) 1st Receiver Preparedness Workshop Report (PHAC)

Letter Report on the use of Value Focused Thinking for identifying community resilience objectives (DRDC CSS)

Overview of community resilience pilot projects that were a joint endeavour by EMBC, DRDC CSS and

the communities (DRDC CSS)

While it's not yet official, it's very likely that will be taking over as the Psycho-Socia l and Community Resilience portfolio manager. will likely take assume responsibility for the portfolio sometime during the upcoming Call, so I want to introduce to you now and involve her in the Portfolio as much as possible so that the transition is seamless. - has already been involved in a number of psycho-socia l projects and is enthusiastically looking forward to .her new role here at CSS. I'm sure she will do an.excellent job.

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Derek Ruths

From: Sent: To:

Derek Ruths <[email protected]> Saturday, August 2, 2014 7:31 PM Martin, Connie

Subject: Re: Metropolis Event

I don't believe I paid for registration.

D

On Aug 2, 2014, at 3:05 AM, Martin, Connie <[email protected]> wrote:

Hi Dere k,

I j ust got th is t oday . Just a quick question - did you have any charges fo r registration?

Best

Connie

From: Derek Ruths [mai[to :d ruthstanetworkdynamics.orq] Sent: July-27-14 1:55 AM To: Martin, Connie Subject: Re: Metropolis Event

Hi Connie, . This is ridiculously late - but just letting you know that I'm finally getting this in the

mail to you ...

D

On Jun 13, 2014, at 5:33 PM, Martin, Connie <[email protected]> wrote:

Hi Derek,

I have attached a copy of the form that you w ill need to complete and submit to me here at;

Public Safety Canada

269 Laurier AveW Ottawa, On

K1A OP8 Attn Conn ie Martin 18843

Once I receive the claim I will process payment immediately

Have a great weekend

Best Connie

From: Derek Ruths [rriailto:[email protected]] Sent: June-13-14 3:13 AM To: Martin, Connie Subject: Re: Metropolis Event

Hi Connie, I was going through past trips this evening and realized that I don' t think I submitted a

reimbursement for the Metropolis event. .. you may have sent emails about this, but now they're either buried or long gone (or possibly no longer relevant) . How do I submit my expenses for reimbursement at this point? Sony for being so slow with this!

D

On Mar 7, 2014, at 12:40 PM, Martin, Connie <Connie . [email protected]~> wrote:

Hi Derek,

Here is your Letter of Agreement. Please go ahead and make all of your necessary t ravel arrangements.

Best, Connie

From: Derek Ruths [mailto:druths@networkdynamics .org] Sent: March-05-14 10:56 AM To: Martin, Connie Subject: Re: Metropolis Event

'Hi Connie,

My home mailing address is

Sent from my iPhone

On Mar 5, 2014, at 7:34 AM, "Martin, Connie" <[email protected]> wrote:

Hello,

I have been asked to contact you by Brett Kubicek concerning your participation at the Metropolis event March 14-15.

No arrangements should be booked or paid for until you have received a signed Letter of Agreement , unless there will be no fees incurred for cancellation , if required.

To complete a Letter of Agreement, we require a mailing address to which we will send your reimbursement cheque. ·

For those entitled to travel allowances, meal allowances will be provided on a daily basis and based on Treasury Board Guidelines: http://www.njccnm.gc.ca/doc.php?sid~3&1ang=eng

Any meals provided on the airplane, or at the meeting, will not be reimbursed. Below is a list of general guidelines for allowable expenses.

For those only entitled to reimbursement of conference fees, a letter will be issued for that amount, only.

Once this info1mation is received, and approved, a letter of agreement will be prepared and sent to you along with a fonn that will be required to be completed and returned to Public Safety Canada for reimbursement.

All original receipts are required.

Thank you,

Connie

Meal allowances will be provided on a daily basis and based on the Treasury Board website: ht tp://www.njc-cnm.gc.ca/doc.php?sid=3& 1ang=eng

Any meals provided on the airplane, or at the meetings, will not be reimbursed. Below is

a list of general guidelines for allow.able expenses.

TRAVEL AND LIVING GUIDELINES

Travel and living expenses are to be claimed in accordance with Treasury Board

Travel Directive and not to exceed the guide lines as stated herein. http://www.tbs

sct.gc.ca/pubs pol/hrpubs/TBM 113/td-dv e.asp

MEALS Breakfast Lunch

Dinner

$15.75 $15.10

$42.00

For full calendar day status all meals $72.85

Meals served in-flight -and at conferences, meetings or workshops will not

be reimbursed .

li'.JCIDENTAL EXPENSES Travelers may claim.up to $17.30 per full and part calendar day in travel status.

ACCOMMODATION At cost for the lowest negotiable rate for reasonable, non-luxury single commercial

accommodation.

If private accommodation is used, up to $50.00 for each night may be claimed.

TRANSPORTATION At actual cost for economy or coach travel by air, bus or rail.

Public transit, airport buses, etc., are to be used for local transportation where practical.

Economy vehicles are to be used when car rentals are required unless the number

of passengers or load justify a larger vehicle.

RECEIPTS AND VOUCHERS

Receipts and vouchers for accommodation and transportation are to be submitted

with claims. No receiptor voucher is required for private accommodation.

For transportation charges under $10.00 (taxi, bus, etc.), receipts are not necessary

but justification may be requested.

ENTERTAINMENT IS NOT AN ALLOWABLE COST

<Mail Attachment.emf>

<PS-SP-#462918- 5-Form - Finance - Non-Government Personnel Travel Expense Claim - Demande dindemnite de deplacement pour personnel non-gouvernemental .DOCX>

Derek Ruths

From: serit: To:

Derek Ruths <[email protected]> Tuesday, July 1, 2014 5:16 AM Kubicek, Brett

Subject: Re: Assessing the Impact of Government Social Media Interactions I Brookings Institution

Glad it looked interesting. Things are moving forward - summer is always a lot busier than I anticipate!

D

On Jun 30, 2014, at 10:38 AM, Kubicek, Brett <[email protected]> wrote: '

Thank you Derek! Have had a quick first skim and looks interesting. 1N ill share with some col il<-igucs t oo. Hope all is well. Bes., B.

From: Derek Ruths [ mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, June 23, 2014 11:12 AM To: Kubicek, Brett Subject: Assessing the Impact of Government_ Social Media Interaction~ I Brookings Institution .

Hey Brett, Thought you might be interested in this article (and report) on using social media to

measure the success of government communications.

D

WW\\ . brookings. edu/blo gs/techtank/posts/2014/06/23-go vernment-social-media-interactions

Download the official Twitter app here

Sent from my iPhone

Derek Ruths

From: Sent: To:

Subject:

Hello Derek and Susan,

Kubicek, Brett < [email protected]> Wednesday, May 14, 2014 8:22 AM '[email protected]'; 'Susan Benesch Reference

A . 5 '.:>, 5~ , 5 7 Great to see you again! mentioned a scholar at UBC t hat reminded me of our post-

metropolis conversation about systematic narrative analysis: ,1.1. 53,.. 51, 5 9

is going to try to meet him, but thought one or both of you might be interested in the work. The name and

picture are familiar, but I'm drawing a blank on why. I'll try to have a look at some of the papers soon ...

This also reminded me of another UBC prof whose work I'd been meaning to check, w ho might be of

Al l best, Brett.

Derek Ruths

From:

Sent: To: Subject:

FYI

Brett Kubicek, PhD


Wednesday, May 7, 2014 8:35 AM undisclosed-recipients: FW: Violent Online Political Extremism: A New Forum for Cutting-edge Research

Manager, Research and Academic Relations I Gestionnaire, Recherche et relations academiques Portfolio Affairs and Communications Branch I Secteur des affaires du portefeuille et des communications Public Safety Canada I Securite publique Canada Tel: 613.991.77791 Fax: 61 3.95-1.3131 I [email protected]

From: Katie Rothman [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Katie Rothman Sent: Wednesday, May 07, 2014 8:27 AM To: Kubicek, Brett Subject: Violent Online Political Extremism: A New Forum for Cutting-edge Research

l:iJ t__=:j

Inaugural .VOX-Pol Conference on Violent. Online Political Extremism - Call for Papers

Background

For over five years, !CSR has been at the forefront of understanding the nexus between radicalisation, political violence and new technologies. (For major I CSR-authored research and policy papers, see here and here.) '

Our latest contribution is the groundbreaking research on social media use among Western foreign fighters in Syria, which has been covered extensively by national and international media.

As part of our deep and ongoing commitment, !CSR is proud to announce its membership of the VOX-PolNetwork of Excellence CNoE), a new European Union-funded academic research network focused on researching the prevalence, contours, functions, and impacts of Violent Online Political Extremism, and responses to it.

Inaugural Conf~rence

The inaugural VOX-Pol conference will be held at King's College London on 28-29 August 2014 .

. It will feature panels discussing new and cutting-edge research on violent extrem.ism and the Internet, pushing the frontiers of knowledge in the social sciences and related disciplines.

The conference will include hands-on workshops on using free/open-source software packages for social network analysis, content analysis, and data collection.

VOX-Pol is open to perspectives from any academic discipline, including communications, computer science, cultural studies, information science, international relations, internet studies, law, media studies, philosophy, political science, psychology, and sociology.

Topics

VOX-Pol welcomes papers or panel proposals in the foll owing areas, especially where they report significant new results:

• online radicalisation; • the Internet and recruitment into violent political extremist groups; • methodologies for terrorism-related Internet research; • network analysis and violent online political extremism; • the content and functioning of violent political extremist Internet forums; •the role of video in violent online political extremism; • children/youth, violent extremism, and new media; • women/gender, violent extremism, and new media; • sexual orientation, \'iolent extremism and new media; • case studies of particular groups' use of new media; • case studies of the manifestation(s) and workings of violent polit ical extremism on specific online platforms (e.g. Facebook, Flickr, Twitter, YouTube, etc.); •policy/legislative responses to violent online political extremism; • critical responses to research on, reporting of, and governmental responses to the conjunction of violent extremism and the Internet; • ethical issues surrounding online extremism-related research; • innovative methodological papers are especially welcome.

Authors of individual papers should submit a 300-word abstract at our proposal submission page by 16 May 2014. Panel proposals should include a 200-word abstract and confirmed list of at least 3 panelists.

A selection of papers will be considered for publication in the journals Policy and Intem et, and Perspectives on TeT"rorism .

Deadlines

· N ow open: registration • 16 May: abst ract deadline (300 words) • 16 Jone: decision on abstracts · • 13 July: early bird deadline • 14 August: r egistration Deadline

Travel Funding

The conference organisers are able to provide a number of travel grants for PhD students, early career researchers, end-users, and colleagues from the developing world. Further details will be provided when decisions are made on selected papers.

For more information, visit http://www.voxpol.eu; for conference-related queries, email [email protected].

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Derek Ruths

From: Susan Benesch < >

Sent: To:

Friday, May 2, 2014 5:33 PM Robinson, Erin

Cc: A. 5\ Sl/, 5~ Subject:

· Derek Ruths; Kubicek, Brett Re: Kanishka appli cation

Hello Erin! Here are answers, in order:

,A. 5~ __ 51/ 5'1 1. Yes, the contribution agreement will be with me as an individual researcher, and McGill will be the sub grantee, with Derek and me as co-P .Ls. We are very grateful that you are willing to airnnge it this way, which should make things efficient and smooth ... will prepare the quarterly repo1is, and , a great accountant I have known and worked with for many years, will review and sign each repo1i. I believe you talked with , who called you to ask about details. Thank you for doing that also.

2. Yes, we can and will rename the stipends as salaries. reflecting this.

will shortly send you a revised budget,

3. Yes, we have done this and will send it as part of the revised budget, also .

4. Yes, there is no rush - the least we can say in view of your patience with us! We are already putting the project together and can continue that without any problem even if the grant does not begin until June 1.

All the best and happy weekend, Susan. · ·

On Mon, Apr 28, 2014 at 8:40 AM, Robinson, Erin <[email protected]> wrote:

Hi ... Susan and Derek,

Thank you so much for your revised proposal! I just have a couple of quick questions -

1. Just to confirm, the recipient of the contribution agreement with Public Safety will be Susan as an

individual researcher, correct?

2. We are unable to cover stipends under t he Terms and Conditions of our program. However, we can cover salaries - can we rename the stipends as salaries?

3. Can you please provide a breakdown of the workshop expenses in accordance with the Kanishka Terms and Conditions eligible eJ5pense categories? They are attached here: http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/cnt/ ntnl-scrt/cntrtrrrsm/r-nd-flght-182/knshk/trms-cndtns-eng.aspx (see section 10). Our corporate group insists that budget categories in our contribution agreements align with the eligible expense categories. Note as well that we cannot cover any type of hospitality.

4. Finally, it wou!d be very difficult to target a May 1 start date - our approval processes w ill take a couple of weeks,

putting us into mid-May. Is that okay?

Let me know if any of my questions are not clear.

Thanks again - l am looking forward to working with you on this project!

Erin

Erin Robinson

Project Manager, Kanishka Projec

Public Safet y Canada

(613) 990-8253

[email protected]

From: Susan Benesch Reply: Susan Benesch Date: April 8 , 2014 at 1:10:59 PM To: Robinson, Erin [email protected] Cc: Derek Ruths [email protected], Subject: Re: Kanishka applicationHello Erin,

I've invited my colleague - to join us, since he would administer the grant if it goes to me as an individual. Talk soon! / ). 53 , '"5 ?( / 54

On Apr 7, 2014, at 11 :51 AM, "Robinson, Erin" <[email protected]> wrote:

Gre at - ta lk t o you both at 1:15 t omorrow.

From:Susan Benesch [mailto : Sent: April-07-14 11:48 AM To: Robinson, Erin Cc: Derek Ruths Subject: Re: Kanishka application

Yes that sounds great. Looking forward, S.

On Mon, Apr 7, 2014 at 8:39 AM, Robinson, Erin <Erin.Robinson(W,ps-sp.gc.ca> wrote:

That works fo r me - Susan?

From:Derek Ruths [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: April-07 -14 11: 37 AM To: Robinson, Erin Cc: Susan Benesch Subject: Re: Kanishka application

Actually, could we aim for 1: 15 PM? I have a conflict over the lunch hour.

D

On Apr 7, 2014, at 11 :11 AM, Robinson, Erin <[email protected]> wrote:

I most cer tainly can! Did you want to say 12:15? Dere", does that work for you? I am working

from home tomorrow, so my day is wide open in t erms of availability.

Here is te leconference information (don't worry about the leader code - that's for me - just use

the dial-in and conference code):

Conference No.: - ,-4 .1-3

Leader PIN:

Local Dial-in No.: 613-960-751 5

Toll Free Dial-in No.: 1 877-413-4791

From: Susan Benesch [mail o: Sent: April-07-14 11:08 AM To: Robinson, Erin Cc: Derek Ruths Subject: Re: Kanishka application

Greetings Erin! I'm so sorry to have been quiet -

grant is at the top of my to-do list.

I'd be delighted to talk tomorrow. Can you manage between noon and 1 pm ET?

On Mon, Apr 7, 2014 at 7:51 AM, Robinson, Erin <[email protected]> wrote:

Hi Derek and Susan,

Did you want to talk tomorrow, a.s tentatively planned? Or I have time later in the week. Let me know -I'll send you teleconference information if we're talking tomorrow.

Thanks! Erin

From: Derek Ruths [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: April-01-14 2:12 PM

To: Robinson, Erin Cc: Susan Benesch Subject: Re: Kanishka application

I need to hear back from Susan on a couple points before we can definitively schedule something. Can I get back to you about this later in the week?

D

On Apr 1, 2014, at 2:01 PM, Robinson, Erin <Erin.Robinson@:ps-sp.gc.ca> wrote:

Sure - would Monday afternoon work for a call? Or Tuesday? I can set up a teleconference for us.

And t he end of next v1eek is fine to receive a proposal - I just need abou t 3-4 weeks in order to get

all of t he approvals in place.

From: Derek Ruths [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: April-01-14 1:44 PM To: Robinson, Erin Cc: Susan Benesch Subject: Re: Kanishka application

Hi Erin,

Thanks for your patience with all this. Trying to figure out the details has been a bit complicated by the international nature of the agreement and the fact that not-for-profit organizations might be involved (as opposed to just a university, which is more standard faire

for McGill). We're making progress, though. Monday is, indeed, a bit sooner than I would feel comfortable committing to . Could we say the end of next week?

On that note, we most definitely will take you up on your offer to talk about this by phone. We need to get a bit more clarity, though, to get all the discussion topics lined up. So perhaps early next week?

D

On Apr 1, 2014, at 1 :38 PM, Robinson, Erin <Erin.Robinson(C4ps-sp.gc.ca> wrote:

Hi Dere~ and Susan,

I hope t hat .th is email finds you wel l!

Sus;rn - it was a pleasure meeting you a couple of weeks ago.

I'm just wt iting to find out how things arc goine with the revision of the propos<il and the identification of a

suitable recipient for your funding? We really need to have th is agreement in place no later than mid-May

(although yow start date can be laterthan that, we just have an internal deadline of mid-May, for mainly bureaucratic reasons which I ca n bore you with if you really want to know!).

Would it be possible to receive a revised proposal by COB on Monday? I understand t hat this might

be a t ad ambit ious, so let me know if you need more time - but really, I'd need the proposal from you

no later than around April 18th_

If you'd like to schedule a call to discuss, I'd be happy to do so - just let me know.

Thanks, Erin

Erin Robinson

Project M anager, Kanishka Project

Public Safety Canada

613-990-8253

erin [email protected]

From: Derek Ruths [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: February-18-14 2:35 PM To: Robinson, Erin; 'Susan Benesch' Cc: Derek Ruths Subject: Re: Kanishka application

Hi Erin, Susan and I, due to pretty demanding schedules this week, haven't been able to get around

to revising the proposal as we had hoped. Will it be a problem if we get all the necessary details that we had discussed figured out and back to you next week? We both will have more time then.

D

On 14-02-05 08:34 AM, Robinson, Erin wrote:

Unfortunately, we're a bit behind the times here, so Skype is not possible,

however, here is teleconference information:

Dial-in number: 1-877-413-4791

Conference number: - fl . 2 3

Talk to you soon!

From: Susan Benesch [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2014 8:34 AM To: Robinson, Erin Cc: Derek Ruths Subject: Re: Kanishka application

That's great, Erin. Derek and I have consulted and will both be available at 9:30. If Skype is possible, that's easiest for me: I am on Skype. A 53 SL/ 51

/ <) . / /

Otherwise do just send a phone number. Looking fo1ward, Susan.

On W ed, Feb 5, 2014 at 8:20 AM, Robinson, Erin <Erin [email protected]> wrote:

Hi Susan,

9:30 this morning would be no problem. Did you want me to just call you, or will Derek be calling in as well? I can provide teleconference information, if so.

Thanks,

Erin

Erin Robinson Project Manager, Kanishka Project Public Safety Canada

(613) 990-8253 crin.robinson(fTu)s.gc.ca

· -----Original Message----From: Susan Benesch [mailto: Sent: Tuesday, February 04, 2014 4:41 PM To: Kanishka Cc: Derek Ruths Subject: Re: Kanishka application

Thank you, that's great news - we are delighted! And we'd both be glad to talk tomorrow morning at 9:30 am ET - but perhaps that's a bit early in your time zone? Just let us know, please. I will be available by phone, at - ,A . 53/ 5~ 54 ... All the best, Susan.

> On Feb 4, 2014, at 1 :19 PM, Kanishka <[email protected]> wrote: > > Good afternoon, > > Thank you for your continued interest in th~ Kanishka Project. Our two-stage review process is now complete, and I am pleased to inform you that your project has been recommended for funding in the following amounts: > >Fiscal year 2014-2015: $50,000 > Fiscal year 2015-2016: $50,000

>

>

>

>

>

>

> Total: $100,000

> Congratulations! Please note that this reconunendation does not become official until an agreement is ready for signature, a process which will take approximately 3-4 weeks from receipt of a revised proposal.

> As a first step, I would suggest that we have a quick discussion via telephone to answer any initial questions you may have. Are you available tomorrow or Thursday afternoon?

> Thank you, and I am looking forward to working with you, > > Erin

> Erin Robinson > Project Manager, Kanishka Project > Public Safety Canada > 613-990-8253 > ~r.in.robinson@~').gc.ca > > -----Original Message-----> From: Derek Ruths [mailto:.Qerek.ruths@.!Tl~ill.ca] > Sent: November-30-13 2: 18 AM > To: Kanishka > Cc: Susan Benesch > Subject: Kanishka application

> To ~hom it may concern, . . . > Please find our project proposal for the Kanishka funding opportunity attached. Thank you for your consideration.

> Derek Ruths and Susan Benesch >

Derek Ru ths Assist an t Prof essor Sch oo l of Computer Science McGi l l Un iversity httQ : I fi.·ww . dcreJ.: r uths . com @derekruths

Derek Ruths

From: Sent: To: Cc:

Subject:

Kubicek, Brett <[email protected]> Wednesday, Apri l 9, 2014 8:38 AM 'Susan Benesch' 'derek.ruths@mcgil l.ca' RE: Swedish Media Council: Pro-violence and anti-democratic messages on the Internet

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As for the repo rt, my Swedish gov contact w ho passed along the report said t ha t for quest ions about it, best to contact , who is Head of Research & Analysis at the Swedish Media Council. You can reach him 011 e-

mail at 4 . s 3 / i:;11, 5 er Hope the conference was a useful one. Best , Brett.

From: Susan Benesch [mailto: Sent: Saturday, April 05, 2014 4:23 PM To: Kubicek, Brett Cc: [email protected] Subject: Re: Swedish Media Council: Pro-violence and anti-democratic messages on the Internet

Just had a chance to take a look - this also seems to be a very good paper, e.g. thoughtful use of various definitions of violence. Who wrote it, Brett, do you know, and if so can you put us in tQuch? And hello from your old turf - I'm at the (interesting) How to Build Peace conference hosted by MIT's Civic Media lab.

On Fri, Apr 4, 2014 at 1 :24 PM, Kubicek, Brett <Brett.Kubicek@ ps-sp.gc.ca> wrote:

Hello Suson and D(.)rek,

1 bought you both would be interested in this. Susa11, this study was discussed at the meetings in Helsinki , and is now available in English - and it's a public document, so can be shared.

Best,

Brett.

Brett Kubicek, PhD

Manager, Research and Academic Relations I Gestionnaire, Recherche et relations academiques

Portfolio Affairs and Communications Branch I Secteur des affaires du portefeuille et des communications

Public Safety Canada I Securite publique Canada

Tel: 613.991.77791Fax: 613.954.31311 [email protected]

Derek Ruths

From:

Sent: To: Cc:

Subject:

Susan Benesch <

Friday, April 4, 2014 3:39 PM Kubicek, Brett derek.ruths@mcgi l l.ca Re: FW: : Controlling rumors on social media during crises, terrorist attacks (Warwick)

Very interesting and helpful - thank you.

On Fri, Apr 4, 2014 at 2:32 PM, Kubicek, Brett <[email protected]> wrote:

Another one - haven' t been able t o access the articl~ yet, but j ust in case of int erest.

Best,

Bret t.

University of Warwick [UK],

Warwick Business School

http://aisel.aisnet.org/misq/vol3 7 /iss2/7 I

Onook Oh, Agrawal, Manish, and Rao, Raghav. "Community Intelligence and Social Media Services: A Rumor Theoretic Analysis of Tweets During Social Crises," Mamagement Information Systems Quarterly, Vol". 37, No. 2 (2013), pp.407-426.

Abstract

Recent extreme events show that Twitter, a micro-blogging service, is emerging as the dominant social reporting tool to spread infonnation on social crises. It is elevating the online public community to the status of first responders who can collectively cope with social crises. However, at the same time, many warnings have been raised about the reliability of community intelligence obtained through social reporting by the amateur online community. Using rumor theory, this paper studies citizen-driven infonnation processing through Twitter services using data from three social crises: the Mumbai terrorist attacks in 2008, the Toyota recall in 2010, and the Seattle cafe shooting incident in 2012. We approach social crises as communal efforts for community intelligence gathering and collective information processing to cope with and adapt to uncertain external situations. We explore two issues: (1) collective social reporting as an infonnation processing mechanism to address crisis problems and gather community intelligence, and (2) the degeneration of social reporting into collective rumor mills. Our analysis reveals that information with no clear source provided was the most important, personal involvement next in importance, and anxiety the least yet still important rumor causing factor on Twitter under social crisis situations.

Press Release

Contro ll ing rumours on social media is crucial during a disaster or terrorist attack

Authorities around the world should set up· emergency communication teams to manage the amount of misinformation circulating on social media during disasters, terrorist attacks and other social

crises.

A study on the use of social media in three major incidents, including the 2008 Mumbai terrorist attack, by Dr Onook Oh, of Warwick Business School, Manish Agrawal, of the University of South Florida, and Raghav Rao, of the State University of New York at Buffalo, revealed that Twitter is emerging as the dominant soc.ial reporting tool to report eye-witness accounts and share information on disasters, terrorist attacks and social crises as a collective effort to make sense of what is happening.

But when it is the online cornmunity who are creating and exchanging the news rather than official news channels, this can not only exaggerate the unfolding situation, but also unintentionally turn it into misinformation, diverting attention from the real problems.

Dr Oh, Assistant Professor of Information Systems, believes authorities or organisations involved in a disaster or terrorist attack need to set up an emergency communication centre to provide speedy, relevant information on the unfolding crisis and to confirm or dispel misinformation circulating on social media.

The study, which is the first application of rumour theory to social media and community i telligence, analyses three large Twitter data sets: the 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks, where a g1 oup of gunmen killed 165. and injured 304 people, the May 2012 shooting of five· people by a gunman" in Seattle and the recall of four million cars by Toyota in 2009 and 2010 because of a faulty accelerator pedal.

Within minutes of the initial terrorist attack in Mumbai, a local resident posted a stream of pictures on photo sharing website Flickr. Almost concurrently, a group of people voluntarily formed a Twitter page with a link to the Flickr site and spread eyewitness accounts of the terrorist attacks with texts, photos, and links to other sources.

While the flurry of social media activity had many positive outcomes, enabling people to contact family members, encouraging blood do.nations and providing eyewitness accounts, it also caused many rumours to circulate.

In total 20,920 tweets were analysed on the Mumbai attacks in the study, 'Community Intelligence and Social Media Services: A Rumor Theoretic Analysis o(Tweets During Social Crisis' published in MIS Quaiterly, from the moment the terror attack occurred on November 26 until November 30.

Dr Oh said: "Natural disasters and crises· such as terrorist attacks provide the optimum conditions for rumours to spread which can exacerbate the situ·ation for emergency" response operations and cause panic amongst the public. For example, during the Mumbai terrorist attacks, the police control room was flooded with incorrect reports of explosions at leading hotels.

"Misinformation on the internet was also influencing what was being reported on official news channels. In fact, the BBC was forced to admit they had made a mistake after using Twitter coverage of the Mumbai terror attacks as a source of their official news."

Dr Oh believes the main motivation for people turning to Twitter in a crisis is to find out what is happening in their immediate area or to acquaintances, so in order to control the flow of misinformation, emergency communication centres need to be set up quickly to respond to ·misinformation through social media channels.

"People use mainstream media to try to make sense of the situation but it usually provides general information or repeatedly broadcasts a few sensational scenes over and over again," said Dr Oti, who cites the US Federal Emergency Management Agency's Rumour C_ontrol Centre website during Hurricane Sandy in 2012 as an example of one way of using emergency communication centres. "Whereas what people involved in the crisis really want is very localised information in real time to aid their decision-making. Hence they rapidly realise that mainstream media do not provide them with local information that they desperately need to overcome the extreme $ituation, hence, they turn to social media such as Facebaok and Twitter.

"Emergency response teams need to put in place prompt emergency communication systems to refute the misinformation and provide citizens with timely, localised, and correct information through multiple communication channels such as website links, social network websites, RSS, email, text message, radio, TV or retweets.

'In cases of community disasters, emergency responders need to make extra effort to distribute reliable information and, at the same time, control collective anxiety in the community to suppress the spreading of unintended rumour information. This includes the setting up of an 'emergency communication centre' in the local community who would monitor social media very closely and respond rapidly to unver_ified and incorrect rurnour information.

"Given that the motivation of r 1mouring is fundamentally to make sense of uncertain situations such that people can deal with a possible threat, the provision of timely and certain information may lead to successful crisis management in partnership with voluntary online citizens.

Derek Ruths

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Hello again all,

To nudge, I'm hoping that-and Derek can 5hare some inte l about what you're planning

to say on Saturday - with . and with each other.

If it helps, below is w hat my colle ague . is planning on talking about!

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Hello all,

You have kindly agreed to be part of the plenary session S?turday morning at Metropolis on "Talking

about security and resilience in a multicultural society".

1:ve pasted the details below to refresh, but wanted to quickly touch base about the approach.

I was thinking 10-15 minutes for Lori, Susan and Derek, with 7-10 minutes for Phil and Sara .

Does this fit with your plans? If you can aim for the lower end, or require more, please say so and I' ll try to

work around that. It would be good to keep some time to hear from the general audience.

My sense is that Phil had some relatively brief points to make, and the idea for Sara is to provide an initial

response to a few key points raised that connect with her own research, to help motivate further discussion.

As such, could the rest of you give her a quick sense of your planned presentation?

Aswell, are any of you planning on using powerpoint slides?

If so, here are the instructions:

All workshop presenters are invited to upload their conference presentations to ciim.ca, in addition to

bringing a copy of their presentations on a USB key (as a backup). Please visit http_:Lftiim.ca/ to upload

your document.

Do let me know if you have any questions, and looking forward to seeing you soon. Best, Brett.

Plenary

Saturday March 15th, 9am to 10:30am

Talking about security and resilience in a multicultural society

This session examines research, policy, and programming tied to how narrative can shape perception and behaviour.

Dominant narratives about adversity and safety, justice and injustice, trust and distrust, conflict and reconciliation, have impact on perceptions and possibilities for act ion. How people attribute blame for disasters affects how they participate in recovery. Expectations of the criminal justice system are shaped by popular television. The transmission of images, words, and video, in the right circumstances, can rapidly inflame passions, mobilize giving and volunteering,

or stigmatize a group or individual. And people carry narratives with them to make sense of their direct experiences of

such events.and of their interactions wi~h each other and the state.

Speakers in this plenary session will consider the negative, as with examples of speech that dehumanizes and calls for retribution. They will also consider the positive, as with narratives of deep integration which emphasize

common bonds across lines of division. The aim is to support discussion about how state and society can address

th e risks inherentin the force of narrative, and better draw on the opportunities to support more 'resilient' social interactions and relationships in countries like Canada.

Moderator: Brett Kubicek, Public Safety Canada

Speakers:

Lori Beaman, University of Oftawa: Seeking Deep Equality: The Religion and Diversity Project

Susan Benesch, Berkman Center for Internet & Society, Harvard University: Voices that Poison: The Dangerous Speech Project

Derek Ruths, McGill University: Communication and miscommunication through social media during disaster

Phil Gurski, Public Safety Canada: The power of narratives and the place of counter-narratives .

Discussant: Sara Thompson, Ryerson University: Narratives, community, risk and resilience

Derek Ruths

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Kubicek, Brett <Brett.Ku [email protected] >

Thursda , March 13, 2014 5:19 PM

RE: Metropolis - dinner Friday

Details fo r tomorrow evening are t hat we have a table for 15 at Sidedoor Contemporary Kitchen & Bar at 6:30pm

under my name. So far we have 10 RSVPs so sti ll some room!

Here is t he site: http://sidedoorrestaurant.co_m.L

It is at 18b Yo rk Street, in the Byward M arket, which is just a few steps dm'm <J pedestr ian passageway beside Eighteen Restaurant.

FYI, the number of the restaurant is: 613.562.9331, anci my cell/text is

Looking forward. Best, Brett.

Subject: Metropolis - dinner Friday

Hello everyone,

First, a big thank you for your willingness to join in the fun at Metropolis at the end of this week.

Second, in that spirit, I'd like to get as many of us together as possible for a dinner Friday night. Plan is to reserve a room

or space at a restaurant in the Byward Market area around 7pm, but I need a sense of numbers so please RSVP ASAP_.

Third, I'll be back in touch with a number of you about speaking deta ils either tonight or tomorrow, though do let me

know if you have any questions.

Finally, I' ve attached what I hope is the latest information about the sessions we're supporting. If you see any

errors, please let me know.

Best, Brett.

Brett Kubicek, PhD Manager, Research and Academic Relations I Gestionnaire, Recherche et relations academiques Portfolio Affairs and Communications Branch I Secteur des affaires du portefeuille et des communications Public Safety Canada I Securite publique Canada Tel: 613.991.7779 I Fax: 613.954.3131 I [email protected]

Derek Ruths

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Friday, February 14, 2014 2:09 PM Kubicek, Brett Susan Benesch Re: Metropolis

>On Feb 14, 2014, at 1:50 PM, "Kubicek, Brett" <[email protected]> wrote: > > Door number 2 sounds great! (So does number 1, but hoping for a bridge > to emergency management to help broaden beyond hate and extremism ->and no need to push on3 if it's too early. Feel free to whet people's > appetites though.) > >So how about "Communication and miscommunication through social media during disasters"? > > > >-----Original Message-----

> From: Derek Ruths [mailto:druths~netw~rkdynamics.o rg]_

> Sent: Friday, February 14, 2014 12:56 AM > To: Kubicek, Brett > Cc: Susan Benesch > Subject: Re: Metropolis > > Hi Bret~, > I'm looking forward to this event. Read ing over the description, I'm trying to think about the work I've done which would be most closely tied to the topic of the panel. Two spring to mind: >

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»On Feb 13, 2014, at 5:54 PM, Kubicek, Brett <[email protected]> wrote:

>> » Hello Derek and Susan,

>> »My apologies for the long, long silence but at last I'm back on Metropolis. Please see attached for the latest version/vision. >> » Does it make sense to you? I've got you both up on the big stage for the plenary, and then as co-discussants for the on line panel on page 3. Happy to work with both of you about how best to use the plenary, but I think you'd both generate plenty of interest via your past work.

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>> >> >> » -----Original Message-----» From: Derek Ruths [mailto:d [email protected]] »Sent: Thursday, February 06, 2014 3:05 AM » To: Kubicek, Brett » Subject: Metropolis

>> »Hi Brett, » Susan and I were very excited to receive {tentative) news that our grant proposal will be funded! I really appreciate the introduction you provided as well as the enthusiasm you had for us getting a proposa l in - it definitely wouldn't have happened without you being involved. » On a more mundane note, this morning we spoke with Erin and she indicated that you were interested in both of us being invo lved in the Metropolis conference. I'm planning on attending - but I was wondering if there are any details you can share about how you see our involvement, etc. Just trying to get some clarity about the opportunity and what will be involved. >> » D

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Derek Ruths <[email protected]> Friday, January 24, 2014 6:15 PM Kubicek, Brett

Subject: Re: Metropolis

Hi Brett, Great to hear from you! Thanks to your email, the Metropolis conference is now on my radar ! It looks interesting -

and I see that Susan is invited, it will be great to get to meet her in person! I don't have anyth ing planned that day, so I think I can make it. Let me know as details come available!

D

On 14-01-23 05:52 PM, Kubicek, Brett wrote:

Hello Derek,

I'm hoping that the upcoming Metropolis conference is on your radar- especia lly as I'm trying to put

together some sessions about issues of narrative, and hoping to convince you to talk about your

Kanishka-related work in that context.

The sessions are described below, and the M etropolis site is here: http: //www.metropolis2014.net/

Do let me know if you have questions. Any consideration would be much appreciated! Best, Brett.

Plenary

1. Talking about security arr'd resilience in a multicultural society

This session examines research, policy, and programming tied to how narrative can shape perception and behaviour. Speakers w ill consider the negative, as w ith examples of speech that <:Jehumanizes and ca lls for retribution, and the positive, as with narratives of deep integration which emphasize common bonds across lines of division.

Moderator: Brett Kubicek, Portfo lio Affairs and Communications Branch, Public Safety Canada

Speakers:

Lori Beaman, University of Ottawa: The Religion and Diversity Project

Susan Benesch, Berkman Center for Internet & Society, H~rvard University: Voices that Poison: The

Dangerous Speech Project

Angus Smith, Public Safety Canada and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police: The power of narratives and

the place of counter-narratives

Discussant: Sandra Bucerius, Ryerson University: Narratives, community, risk and resilience

Workshops

D9 - 1:30pm to 3:00pm March 14th

2. Talking about resilience and security: narratives that bridge, narratives that divide

This session pursues thethemes of the plenary in more depth, through highlighting recent findings from

research studies funded by the Kanishka Project initiative, which give voice to various Canadian

communities affected by issues of security.

Moderator: Brett Kubicek, PublicSafety Canada

Speakers:

John Monahan and/or Rima Berns-McGown, The Mosaic lnst'itute's "Imported Conflict in Canada: Perception and Reality"

Jack Jedwab, The Association for Canadian Studies' study on "Identity and Resilience: From Attitudes to Behaviour in Response to Security, Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism"

Sandra Bucerius, University of Alberta "Collective efficacy and cultural capital: Building and

fostering resilience in different ethnic communities"

Discussant: Lori Beaman, University ofOttawa

3. Talking about resilience and security: identity; belonging and polarization online

This session pursues themes of the plenary by focusing on how the on line space can exacerbate the impact of harmful narratives, as well as support positive dynamics such as bridging lines of conflict. In this context, speakers will also consider how the online and offline shape identity formation and

expression.

Moderator: Citizenship and Immigration Canada

Speakers:

Derek Ruths, McGill: Dynamics of emotion through social media

Benjamin Ducal, Candidat au doctorat Universite Laval, Deceler la menace en ligne

Jamie Bartlett, Demos UK, Online and off/ine groups and movements

Discussant: Susan Benesch, Berkman Center for Internet & Society, Harvard University

Derek Ruths Assistant Professor

School of Computer Science McGill University http : / /w1·11-1 . derekruths . com @derekruths

Derek Ruths


Dear Brett,

Susan Benesch < > Monday, December 2, 2013 10:17 AM Kubicek, Brett; Derek Ruths Re: News Release I Communique: Minister Blaney announces call for proposals for counter-terrorism research I Le ministre Blaney annonce le lancement d'un appel de propositions pour des recherches sur le terrorisme ·

Thank you for your comments which were very helpful just as we expected. We thought again about the scope of the project and decided to focus on the observational eff01t, and to leave interventions for what we hope will be the next set of experiments. That's a better fit for this first effort, and it means there won't be any ethics questions for now.

Also, you raised a good point about the chances of affecting dangerous extremists. Anti-hatred effo1ts are preventive and are unlikely to sway those who are already hardcore extremists, it's uue. Our notion is instead to

1) prevent people, especially youth, from becoming extremists in the first place 2) diminish community suppo1t, which helps extremists function 3) increase resilience against hatred and extremism, by showing community members (and others) that their effo~ts can actually succeed at diminish the expression of hatred and we hope, of course, felt hatred.

I hope we made this clear enough in our proposal; I'm feeling more eloquent post-weekend.

In any case, all the best for a not-too-nutty sprint to the end of the year, Susan. ·

On Fri, Nov 29, 2013 at 3:40 PM, Kubicek, Brett <[email protected]> wrote:

Hello! Hear, hear on the relief in sight.:)

A couple things come to mind, both of which you very likely would have covered in the det ailed text already.

One is to note any plans about - or informat ion about the necessity of, or lack of necessity of- ethics reviewre human subject research. Reviewers have often had questions and concerns about this kind of thing, even where open source is involved, and I expect would want to be reassured about the appropriateness.

Another wou ld be to talk somewhere about the link you see from hateful and extremist speech to acts of violent

extremism including acts of terrorism, and how the approach promises to move the state of knowledge closer to

countering the latter. Given that Susan is so good on the distinction between "merely" objectionable versus

dangerous, again, I expect this is covered in the longer text. And it's not that you have to convince anyone that you'll be studying speech that is directly involved in such acts. But anything you can do to help show the relevance of studying what you propose below re getting closer to the dangerous the better. Best might be to say a few things about the kind of content you expect to cover. I'd just worry that some revi ev1s might think that those for whom counter-speech is effective aren't likely to be dangerous, or those who are at really at risk would be beyond caunterspeech.

Differently put, good to be clear on the kind of audience you have in mind (at least eventually - i.e. could be a

few steps down the road as this kindof research progresses), ulld in that context why t his approach is promising

for determining possihilities fo r im pact.

Again, suspect this is covered, but just in case useful...

All best, Bret t.

From: Susan Benesch [mailto: [email protected]] Sent: Friday, November 29, 2013 12:56 PM To: Kubicek, Brett; Derek Ruths

Subject: Re: News Release I Communique: Minister Blaney announces call for proposals for counter - te1rnrism research I Le ministre Blaney annonce le lancement d'un appel de propositions pour des recherches sur le terrorisme

Dear Brett,

The week is almost over, which will be a relief for all I know. Derek and I think we can get our proposal in by the deadline but weren't able to finish in time to send it to you for review. If you have a moment to read our 'brief project summary' and send us any critique, please see below. If not, we completely understand and wish you a good weekend! All the best,

Susan.

This project will study counterspeech and its capacity to diminish hateful and extremist speech, in two ways. The first effort will be observational: we will study existing hateful speech and reactions to it, on Twitter, to find cases in which hateful speakers changed their tone (or even apologized) in response to speech from other users. The second effort will be a set of interventions, in which we will Tweet various specific forms of counterspeech to randomized groups of hateful speakers, in order to test which forms of counterspeech are most successful, and whether certain methods are more successful in certain circumstances.

Objectives: 1. to advance a framework for testing counterspeech (anti-hatred) efforts online, in platforms including (but limited to) Twitter 2. to produce evidence that spec ific types of 'counterspeech' diminish the expression of hatred i.e. convinces hate speakers to change their tone or even recant, in certain circumstances. 3. Design an automated method to detect theexpression of hatred in real time, online.

4. Prepare curated datasets conta ining online expressions of hate and all user-generated responses to

the expressions, including counterspeech.

Derek Ruths

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Derek Ruths <[email protected]> Friday, November 29, 2013 4:26 PM Kubicek, Brett Re: Quick question

• looks great. I'll mention her in the grant and Susan and I will reach out to her in the early part of 2014. Thanks!

D

On Nov 29, 2013, at 4:10 PM, Kubicek, Brett wrote:

> Hm, not sure on th is. I know some people who work on narratives (and am actively building some bridges, as they're not normally involved with security issues), but that doesn 't seem quite right.

> >Still, is pretty amazing, and has quite a network of people around her. I mentioned Susan's work when I last met her, and she was interested in pursuing further:

>

> > I'll keep thinking ...

> >-----Original Message-----

> From: Derek Ruths [mailto :d erek. [email protected]]

>Sent: Friday, November 29, 2013 2:02 PM > To: Kubicek, Brett >Subject: Quick question

> > Hi Brett, > I have a quick question regarding the proposal. We think it willbe important to involve a Canadian researcher

who has experience in counter speech. Can you make any recomm endations? This isn't someone we need to talk to right now -we'd just like to offer a list of experts who might be involved in analyzing some of the data we collect.

Thanks!

> > D

Derek Ruths

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Thursday, November 28, 2013 5:24 PM 'Derek Ruths'

Subject: RE: Possible partner - social media and 'dangerous speech'

Oh same for me - our (all t'oo infrequent) convcrsotions arc like an oasis ! Looking forward to the next, and, please, no worries about the timing.

All best, Brett.

From : Derek Ruths [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, November 28, 2013 4:49 PM To: Kubicek, Brett Subject : Re: Possible partner - social media and 'dangerous speech'

A quick scroll through the email t hread confirmed that I was, indeed, wrong! Sorry- and thanks again for t he chat. It 's

always a pleasure to t alk!

D

Sent fro m my iPhone

On Nov 28, 2013, at 3:33 PM, "Kubicek, Brett" <[email protected]> wrote :

I am! And it may wel l have been my mistake in putt ing dow n 3:15. Fee l free t o call me at 613-991-7779,

or let me .know where best to reach you.

From: Derek Ruths [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, November 28, 2013 3:29 PM To: Kubicek, Brett Subject: Re: Possible partner - social media and 'dangerous speech'

So sorry Brett ! I had us down for 3:45! I'm free now - are you st ill free?

Sent from my iPhone

On Nov 28, 2013, at 3:20 PM, "Kubicek, Brett" <[email protected]> wrote:

Hello Derek - still up fo r a chat? If so, wha t number is best to call? Happy to do it another day too if buys. A wee bit crazy here w ith tomorrow's deadline .. . Hope all is well,

Brett.

Brett Kubicek, PhD Manager, Research and Academic Relations I Gestionnaire, Recherche et relations academiques Strategic Policy Branch I Secteur de Politiques strategiques Public Safety Canada I Securite publique Canada Tel: 613.991.7779 1 Fax: 613.954.3131 I [email protected]

From: Derek Ruths [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, November 20, 2013 6:38 PM To: Kubicek, Brett Subject: Re: Possible partner - social media and 'dangerous speech'

Hi Brett, Thanks for emailing me about this. If definitely be interested in exploring this

direction. Please do make the introduction. Catching up would also be great - it 's been a hectic semester here too. Next week is a

bit clearer:- maybe chatting on Thursday afternoon next week around 3:15 or so?

D

Sent from my iPhone

On Nov 20, 2013, at 5:28 PM, "Kubicek, Brett" <Brett [email protected]> wrote:

Hello Derek,

I have what could be an interesting connection for a new proposal related to your work. We've been getting to know Susan Benesch who has an interesting t ake on 'dangerous speech,' and is involved with some notable research projects as well as a cyber-hate working group which involves most of the big social media companies.

More on her here:

http:// cybe r. law. ha rva rd .ed u/peo p I e/ sbenesch http://www.worldpolicy.org/susan-benesch

The short of it is that she'd like to do some experiments separate from her involvement with the companies, would like to work more with us (i.e. possibly put in a Kanishka proposal for our deadline end of next week), and is looking for some keen and capable partners north of the border.

I think you and she could be a neat fit. What do you think? I've

mentioned your work to her, and she's interested. If you are too, just let me know and I'll make the link.

Would love to get properly caught up soon too, to get back to throwing ideas around likewe did early on. Crazy month, but let me

know if any good gaps the next couple days.

Hope all iswell. Best, Brett.

Brett Kubicek, PhD Manager, Research and Academic Relations I Gestionnaire, Recherche et relations academiques Strategic Policy Branch I Secteur de Politiques strategiques

Public Safety Canada I Securite publique Canada Tel: 613.991.77791 Fax:613.954.31311 [email protected]

Derek Ruths

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Derek Ruths <[email protected]> Friday, November 22, 2013 8:11 AM Kubicek, Brett

Subject: Re: Introductions - social media and dangerous speech

Thanks for the introduction - we're going to talk ...

D

Sent from my iPhone


Hello Susan and Derek,

Susan, this is to follow up on our conversation about Derek Ruths from McGill

University: http://www.derekruths.com/

I gave Derek a quick run-down of some of your work, Susan, and to keep this short, he would

be interested to explore further.

So, please go forth and connect!

All best, Brett.

Brett Kubicek, PhD Manager, Research and Academic Relations I Gestionnaire, Recherche et relations academiques Strategic Policy Branch I Secteur de Politiques strategiques Public Safety Canada I Securite publique Canada Tel: 613.991.7779 1Fax:613.954.31311 [email protected]

Derek Ruths

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A possible opportunity.

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From: "Kubicek, Brett" <[email protected]> Date: October 2, 2013, 12:47:24 PM EDT To: undisclosed-recipients:; Subject: Postdoc - Microsoft Research Social Media Collective

FYI.

Best, Brett.

Brett K1,1bicek, PhD Manager, Research and Academic Relations I Gestionnaire, Recherche et relations academiques Strategic Policy Branch I Secteur de Politiques strategiques Public Safety Canada I Securite publique Canada Tel: 61 3.991.7779 1Fax:613.954.3131 1 [email protected]

From: Susan Benesch [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, October 01, 2013 12:33 PM To: Kubicek, Brett · Subject: Fwd : [berkmanfriends] Microsoft Research postdoc position

Any ideas for this one?

---------- Forwarded message----------From: danah boyd <[email protected]> Date: Tue, Oct 1, 2013 at 12:16 PM Subject: [berkmanfriends] Microsoft Research postdoc position To: [email protected]

Microsoft Research in Cambridge, MA is hiring a postdoc. Please fo1ward this to anyone you think might be interested! .

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The Social Media Collective at Microsoft Research New England (MSRNE) is looking for a social media

postdoctoral researcher (start date: 1 July, 2014). This position is an ideal opportunity for a scholar whose

work draws on anthropology, communication, media studies, sociology, and/or science and technology studies to bring empirical and critical perspectives to complex socio-technical issues.

Application deadline: Monday 4 November, 2013.

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Please make sure to check _back with your referees if you have any questions about the status of your

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Kubicek, Brett <[email protected]> Monday, Au~ust 12, 2013 5:16 PM 'Derek Ruths'; Taylor, James RE: FUNDING OPPORTUNITY I ELRHA: Research for Health in Humanitarian Crises (R,.2HC) programme

Hello Derek - great to hear from you. This call was news to me, so t hank you.

Was just thinking about you the other day, when reading a short piece that is parlly related - about an office at the UN in

NYC involved in using social mediaanalytics fo r a development/crisis response context, though more on side of forev1arning re crises than seems part o f this effort.

I keep being proven wrong, but I t hink things C1 rc going t o be a l ittle slo\•1er over the next couple weeks. How about a

catch-up µhone call eurly next week or late this one?

Hope all is well,

b.

From: Derek Ruths [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, August 07, 2013 8:43 PM To: Kubicek, Brett; Taylor, James Subject: Fwd: FUNDING OPPORTUNITY I ELRHA: Research for Health in Humanitarian Crises (R2HC) programme

Hey Brett and James, Did you guys see this announcement? It's very relevant to our project and also to some of the larger

initiatives at PSC.

D

Begin forwarded message:

From: Osrfunding Vprir <[email protected]> Subject: FUNDING OPPORTUNITY I ELRHA: Research for Health in Humanitarian Crises (R2HC) programme Date: August 7, 2013 5:00:41 PM EDT To: SL ALL [email protected] Reply-To: Osrfunding Vprir <[email protected]>

vvellcome trust

Fund launched to support Research for Health in Humanitarian Crises

A programme to support research that will save lives following a humanitarian crisis is being launched by

Enhancing Learning and Research for Humanitarian Assistance (ELRHA), supported by the Wellcome Trust and

the Department for International Development (DFID).

A total of £6.5 million will be available over three years, fund ed equally by the Wellcome Trust and DFID, with

ELRHA overseeing the programme's execution and management.

The Research for Health in Humanitarian Crises (R2HC) programme aims to increase the level and quality

of collaborative research on recognised public health challenges in humanitarian crises occurring in low

and middle-income count ries, leading to improved hea lth outcomes through cost effective humanitarian

interventions.

For more information on this ca ll,visit here.

Submission Instructions:

There w ill be a two-stage se lection process for the R2HC's First Call for Proposals: an initial Expression of Interest stage, and a subsequent Full Application stage:

Expression of Interest Deadline: September 10, 2013, 23:59 BST Expressions of Interest should be submitted through the online Common Grant Application System. Applicants will need to register for the system prior to submission. The system con be accessed from here. Please submit a copy of the EOf to the named Office of Sponsored Research Grants Officer.

Invitation to Progress to the Full Application stage: mid-October, 2013 If invited, please contact the named Office of Sponsored Research Grants Officer to discuss the submission requirements to the Full Application stage.

Full Application Deadline: January 1, 2014, 23:59 BST Details to be determined.

Notice of Award: early-March, 2014.

Internal Contact: Martyn Liness (GrantsOfficer, Grants & Foundations, OSR)

*To unsubscribe to any or all of the funding opportunity listserv groups, please visit the

following link:http://www.mcgill.ca/research/researchers/funding/sign-funding-alerts

Derek Ruths


Hello,

Robinson, Erin < [email protected] >

Tuesday, July 23, 2013 2:01 PM Kanishka Kubicek, Brett Kanishka Conference Proceedings - Workshops

I hope that this email finds you well.

I am writing to advise that we are moving forward with developing a short publication based on the Kanishka Project Opening Conference that took place in November 2012. As part of this publication, summaries of each workshop will be

included. Each workshop summary includes a brief overview of the individual presentations made during the workshop.

We are not seeking feedback on the workshop summaries specifically, but to confirm that your name can be

associated with the workshop(s) you presented at. If you wish to remain anonymous in the workshop summaries, can

you please indicate this to me by July 29, 2013?

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

Thank you,

Erin

Erin Robinson . .

Project Manager, Kanishka Project Strategic Policy Branch Public Safety Canada

(613) 990-8253 [email protected]

Derek Ruths

From: Sent: To:

Derek Ruths <[email protected]> Friday, May 24, 2013 7:34 AM Jamie Bartlett ; Carl Miller (

·..---. ... ,, . . . . . .. .

Subject: Re: Social media analytics conversation /.l . '5) 5Y .)<i I I

Hi Jamie and Carl, I apologize for the extreme delay in getting back to you both. I've had a grueling past several weeks

following the end of the semester - travel and paper deadlines. I'll be traveling again next week, but I wonder if we couldn't find a time for a quick chat - some introductions and discussion about where our interests and work might overlap.

D

On Mar 8, 2013, at 10:49 AM, "Kubicek, Brett" <[email protected] wrote:

Hello Jamie, Carl and Derek,

I wanted to introduce you all.

Derek is running the Kanishka-funded social media-based study described below, and I've provided Derek with some info about CASM and the review Demos is doing for us.

Unfortunately Derek will be in

be happy.

next week, and so cannot visit us in Ottawa - but he would

Please feel free to follow up with each other to set up a time.

Hope it proves a mutually useful conve rsation! All best, Brett.

A system for measuring population response to a crisis in online social networks (McGill University; Dr. Derek Ruths, Lead Investigator)

Researchers will analyze real-time socia l responses to sudden or rapidly evolving social conditions in crisis or emergency situations, using data streams from the Twitter online socia l platform. Information gathered and measurements produced by the system being developed will provide insights into Canadians' responses to both acts of terrorism and other emergencies, in part through comparison with responses to other crises.

The research is about understanding population - level patterns in crisis and emergency situations, rather than particular Individuals, such as w hich topics are being discussed, how different populations feel about such topics, their demographics (gender, age, educati onal lev el), and their geographic distribution. In addition, this project aims to support improving the ways in which government organizations engage with communities in mitigating, preparing, responding and recovering from crises. The Department will contribute up to $85,100 to this project over two years.

Derek Ruths


(Le fram;:ais suit.)

Good afternoon,


Wednesday, April 3, 2013 1:51 PM undisclosed-recipients: Kan ishka Round 4 J quatrieme cycle PS-SP-#533445-1-kanishka project application FRENCH.DOC; PS-SP-#523891-1-kanishka project application.doc

As you may know, on February 28, 2013, the Government of Canada announced the second round of projects funded for research into counter-terrorism through the Kanishka Project, and the deadline for the fourth round, which is April

15th, 2013: http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/media/nr/2013/nr20130228-eng.aspx

Please accept my apologies if this is the first you have heard.

Attached you will find the application form. Further application details, including the Terms and Conditions of the

Program, potential research themes, and links to other fund ing opportunities, can be found on Public Safety Canada's web page http://www.pub I icsafety.gc.ca/prg/ns/a i182/kpcp/knsh-e ng.aspx.

Do let me know if you require further information.

Best, Brett.

Bonjour,

Com me vous le savez peut -etre, le 28 fevrier 2013 le gouvernement du Canadaa annoncele deuxieme cycle de financement de projets de recherche sur la lutte contre le terrorisme du projet Kanishka, et la date limite pour le

quatrieme cyclede financement dont le 15 avril 2013: http://www.securitepubligue.gc.ca/media/nr/2013/nr20130228-

fra.aspx

Je vous priez de m'excuser si c'est la premiere fois que vous avez rec;u ces nouvelles.

Vo us trouverez ci-joint le formula ire de demande de financement. Plusieurs details relies au processus d'application, y compris les modalites du programme, les themes de recherche, et les liens aux autres occasions de financement sont

retrouvable sur le site web du ministere de la securite publique : http://www.securitepubligue.gc.ca/prg/ns/ai182/kpcp/knsh-fra .aspx.

SVP laissez-moi savoir si vous avezbesoin d'autres renseignements.

Bien cordialement, Brett.

Brett Kubicek, PhD

Manager, Research and Academic Relations I Gestionnaire, Recherche et relations academiques Strategic Policy Branch I Secteur de Politiques strategiques Public Safety Canada I Securite publique Canada Tel: 613.991 .77791Fax:613.954.31311 [email protected]

Derek Ruths

From: Sent: To:

Derek Ruths <[email protected]> Monday, March 25, 2013 10:04 AM Kubicek, Brett

Subject: Re: Will be about 10 min late

No worries. Talk to you soon.

D

On Mar 25, 2013, at 9:59 AM, Kubicek, Brett wrote:

Have an urgent meeting, which should take about 10 min. Will call you when I'm done!

Brett Kubicek, PhD Manager, Research and Academic Relations I Gestionnaire, Recherche et relations academiques Strategic Policy Branch I Secteur de Politiques strategiques Public Safety Canada I Securite publique Canada Tel: 613.991.7779 1Fax:613.954.3131 1 [email protected]

Derek Ruths


Looking forw ard!

Kubicek, Brett < [email protected]> Thursday, March 21, 2013 12:50 PM 'Derek Ruths'

RE: - and data workshop

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From: Derek Ruths [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, March 21, 2013 11:49 AM To: Kubicek, Brett Subject: Re: !i]~iil and data workshop

Sure - call my office: 514-398-7079

Talk to you then!

D

On Mar 21, 2013, at 11 :46 AM, Kubicek, Brett wrote:

Perfect - shall I call you? If so, good number?

From: Derek Ruths [mailto:druths@networkdynamics. org] Sent: Thursday, March 21, 2013 11:14 AM To: Kubicek, Brett Subject: Re: - and data workshop /.J . S ~ , S 4- 5 q

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How about 10 AM on Monday?

D

On Mar 21, 20 13, at 10:56 AM, "Kubicek, Brett" <[email protected]> wrote:

How about Monday similar t ime range? Morning is pretty open rightnow, so feel free to pick a good time if that works.

From: Derek Ruths [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, March 21, 2013 8:50 AM To: Kubicek, Brett Subject: Re: - and data workshop ./.) . '5:,

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Absolutely. I'm still catching up in the wake of my - trip. When did you have in mind?

D

Sent from my iPhone

On Mar 21, 2013, at 7:58 AM, "Kubicek, Brett" <[email protected]> wrote:

Hello Derek,

I know we'd planned to talk this morning, but can we reschedule? Crazy here!

Brett Kubicek, PhD Manager, Research and Academic Relations I Gestionnaire, Recherche et relations academiques Strategic Policy Branch I Secteur de Politiques strategiques Public Safety Canada I Securite publique Canada Tel: 613.991.77791Fax:613.954.3131 1 brett.kubicek@:ps-sp.~.c~

From: Derek Ruths [mailto:derek.ruths@)mcgilJ.,ca] Sent: Tuesday, March 12, 2013 1:59 PM To: Kubicek, Brett Subject: Re: ~R~~

Hey Brett,

and data workshop

Sorry for the slow response - I'm in [:;;J now ... regarding talking, how about March 21st before 10 AM?

D

On Mar 8, 2013, at 9:43 AM, "Kubicek, Brett" <J3rett.Kubicek:(@,ps-sp.gc.ca> wrote:

And yes, let's chat when you get back. Whi le this month is wild, \'Jould somewhere in t he M arch 2ath to

22nd range work?

Fina lly, great to know about this progress. Real ly excited about this project. Oh, and much appreciate your kind effort to ease my conscience. :) Safe travels and looking forward to ta lking soon. Best, Brett.

From: Derek Ruths [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, March 08, 2013 9:28 AM To: Kubicek, Brett Subject: Re and data workshop p . 5) c; 'i .'.)' rl

I "

Hi Brett,

Great to hear from you! Thanks very much for this invitation. I would, of course, love to attend - the topic and the participants sound like a really good fit for my interests. Unfortunately, I'll be in for a conference on complex systems. On the upside, I'm presenting work there, so I have to go - hopefully that eases your conscience concerning contacting me about this sooner ... the die had already been cast : )

Thanks again for thinking of me - and do let me know about future opportunities. I'm always up for opportunities to work with you, visit Ottawa, and spend time on such interesting topics. Once I get back from my trip, maybe we could setup some time to chat.

D

On Mar 8, 2013, at 9:16 AM, Kubicek, Brett wrote:

Hello Derek,

A long overdue hello, and I hope this finds you well. It would be great to catch up soon, as would like to

know how your work is going - not just Kanishka -related either.

In the meantime, I wanted to bring you in re a couple of projects. If by some miracle there's any way

you could come to town next week, let me know, otherwise still wanted to connect you.

-

Do let me know if you have any questions, and one way or another hope to speak with you soon. Best, Brett.

Brett Kubicek, PhD Manager, Research and Academic Relations I Gestionnaire, Recherche et relations academiques Strategic Policy Branch I Secteur de Politiques strategiques Public Safety Canada I Securite publique Canada Tel: 613.991 .77791Fax: 613.954.31311 [email protected]

<PS-SP-#7 40382-4-NSDI CRTI Academic Database workshop agenda March 11-12 2013.docx>

Derek Ruths

From: "Kubicek, Brett" <[email protected]> Subject: 2nd round of Kanishka Funding - public release now live · Date: February 28, 2013 2:29:32 PM EST To: undisclosed-recipients:;

Hello all,

Your projcc.ts have now been (finally!) publicly posted, including t he name of the lead investigator. See links below. As often, some massagin;1 of language was required in a couple cases, but hope the descr ptions are good for you. If there are any howlers, though, tet me know and we'll see v 1h'lt we can

do to change.

All best, and congratulations! B1ett

News 1 el ease:

http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/media/nr/2013/nr20130228-eng.aspx http: //www.securitepub l igue .ge.cafmed ia/nr/2013/nr20130228-fra .asp~

Backgrounder :

httP: //www. p u blicsaf ety .gc.ca/ med ia/n r / 2Q1.3/ n r20.13 02 28-1-e ng.aspx http://www.securite pub liq ue .gc.ca/med ia/ n r /2013/nr2 0130228-1-fra .as px


Derek Ruths


Hi Co1mie,

Derek Ruths <[email protected] >

Friday, February 15, 2013 10:29 AM Martin, Connie Re: Workshop on risk communication + Kanishka conference

DOC.PDF; Untitled attachment 87321.htm

Sorry for the slow turn around. Here's the scan!

D

Derek Ruths

From: "Kubicek, Brett" <[email protected]> Subject: Kanishka Student Research Affiliate I Kanishka Etudiant Adjointe ou Adjoint de recherche Date: February 13, 2013 1 :43:04 PM EST

To: undisclosed-recipients :;

Please share with students ASAP/ SVP partager avec les etudiant(e)s des que possible.

We are currently advertising opportunities for graduate students to conduct research related to the

Kanishka Project.

Under this program, students will conduct research related to either one or more Kanishka Project research

themes, or other areas related to the Air India Inquiry Action Plan and/or "Building Resilienc~ Against Terrorism: Canada's Counter-Terrorism Strategy."

Students must clearly indicate in their application and accompanying essay how their project addresses these

requirements.

The candidates are expected to work on their research project at their current location and not in a Public Safety office. Their research could be part of a larger research initiative, or an independent project. The student would not be supervised by Public Safety Canada on a day-to-day ba sis, although regu lar status updates and draft research reports would be required to be submitted during the duration of the Program.

The closing date for applications is February 19, 2013. The poster can be found at: https://psjobs-emploisfp.psc-cfp.gc.ca/psrs- · · ·

s rfp/ a pp I ica nt/page 1800?toggle La nguE.ge =en &no Ba ckBt n=true&poste r= 20342 2 &psrs Mode= 1.0

Bonjour,

Nous sommes en train de publier des opportunites, destinees a des etudiants de cycles superieurs, afin de proceder a un travail de recherche en relation avec le Projet Kanishka.

Dans le cadre de ce programme, les etudiant(e)s admissibles meneront une recherche sur un ou plusieurs themes de

recherche du pro jet Kanishka ou sur d'autres themes lies au Plan d'action de la Commission d'enquete sur l'affaire Air India ou a la Strategie antiterroriste du Canada « Renforcer la resil ience face au terrorisme ».

Dans leur demande et dans la composit ion qu'ils presenteront, les etudiant(e)s doivent clairement indiquer en

quoi leur projet respecte cette exigence.

La candidate ou le candidat retenu travail lera sur son pro jet de recherche a partir de son emplacement actuel et non dans un bureau de la Securite Publique. Sa recherche pourrait faire partie d'une grande initiative de recherche ou d'un projet independant. Securite publique Canada ne superviserait pas l'etud iant(e) quotidiennement, mais exigerait regulierement qu'il presente des rapports sur les progres et des rapports de recherche provisoires au cours du programme.

La date de cloture des cand idatures est le 19 tevrier 2013. L'annonce de l'offre peut etre visionnee a l'adresse

suivante: https://psjobs-emploisfp.psc-cfp .gc.ca/psrs-

srfp/applicant/page1800?togglelanguage=fr&noBa ckBtn=true&poster=203422&psrsMode=lO

Brett Kubicek, PhD Manager, Research and Academic Relations I Gestionnaire, Recherche et relations academiques Strategic Policy Branch I Secteur de Politiques strategiques Public Safety Canada I Securite publique Canada Tel: 613.991 .77791Fax: 613.954.31311 [email protected]

Derek Ruths

From: Sent: To:


Wednesday, November 7, 2012 8:12 AM 'Derek Ruths'.

Subject: RE: Power point questions for plenary speakers - Kanishka conference

Thank you!

From: Derek Ruths [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, November 07, 2012 7:56 AM To: Kubicek, Brett . Subject: Re: Power point questions fQr plenary speakers - Kanishka conference

I won't be using PowerPoint either.

D

Sent from a device with a tiny keyboard


Apologies for all the recent email, but as plenary presenters, could you please confirm the following ASAP:

1. Do you plan to use power point slides during your plenary presentation? 2. If so, can you provide them by tomorrow (Wednesday) early afternoon for testing? 3. Will you be using versions in both official languages?

We are *not* encouraging the use of slides, but we do have the facilities should you wish to use them.

The AV team just needs to make sure that they work well.

Any attention is much appreciated. Best, Brett.

Brett Kubicek, PhD Manager, Research and Academic Relations I Gestionnaire, Recherche et relations academiques Strategic Policy Branch I Secteur de Politiques strategiques Public Safety Canada I Securite publique Canada Tel: 613.991 .77791Fax:613.954.31311 [email protected]

Derek Ruths


Hel lo Derek,


Monday, November 5, 2012 12:17 PM

'Derek Ruths'

RE: REMINDER/REQUEST for Kanishka presenters - *short* bio and "idea" statement

Thanks for these. Would you be ab le to add a l ine to each t o give a sense of what you have in mind?

For the µlenary, I'm discouraging slides, unless really useful for hc lpi ig make an important point. But please let me

know if you would I i~,, t o use them. If so, please also let me know if the sl ides w ould be bilingual or not (j ust nE. ed to

know). A problem v 1it h he plenary too is t hat he AV people need slides soon, to test on the big room system.

For t he \'JOrkshop, yes, some prepared remarks wou ld be excellent . We would l ike you to speak for abou t 5 minutes. A

couple ideas, f indings, lessons, etc ., fleshed out enough to spark further discussion about the desira ble and possible re

research. Again, we wil l have powerpoint, t hough easier to do. last minute in t he small rooms.

Hope t his helps.

All best,

Brett.

From: Derek Ruths [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Sunday, November 04, 2012 10: 16 PM To: Kubicek, Brett Subject: Re: REMINDER/REQUEST for Kanishka presenters - *short* bio and ' ' i~ea" statement

Hi Brett, Apologies for not getting this to you sooner. Bio is attached. Here are the idea statements.

Plena1y 2 (What social media can tell): Because social media reflects cmTent views and ideas, it's possible to estimate demographic features of physical populations by studying their social media signatures.

1.F (Gauging sentiment): The sentiment of a person's comment is an important, but notoriously difficult attribute to measure in social media. Nonetheless, strategies exist for to overcome or avoid common sources of inaccuracy.

I also have two quick questions: in the first panel, should we be using slides for our talks? And in the second session (1.F), should we have prepared remarks? I've not been contacted with any information concerning the fonnat or what I need to have prepared.

D

Derek Ruths

From: Sent: To:

Subject: Attachments:

Good morning,


Thursday, November 1, 2012 5:23 PM u nd isclosed-reci pients:

Request for Kanishka presenters - *short* bio and "idea" statement

PS-SP -#690056-2-Kanishka Project opening conference program 2012.DOCX

As a present er, moderator, or person supporting one of the former at next week's Kanishka conference, I would

like both a short bio, and a short statement covering some interesting element of your presentation.

Please try to have these t o me for early Monday morning.

(Some have submitted the latter already-thank you!)

A model for what we have in mind is the ideas issue of the Atlantic Monthly:

http://www. theat la ntic.com/specia l-report/ideas-2012

Thanks in advance - latest version of the program attached FYI. Best,

Brett.


Derek Ruths


Le franfais suit

Dear part icipant,


Thursday, November 1, 2012 3:55 PM undisclosed-recipients: REMINDER I RAPPEL: Kanishka conference - questions for senior officials/ Conference Kanishka - questions pour les cadres superieurs

Plenary 1 of the Kanishka Project Opening Conference will be a moderated discussion about threats and

responses, based on questions submitted in advance by participants of the conference.

In short, we would like to hear from you!

Please submit your questions to me by end of day November 2, 2012.

In developing your questions, some documents to consider are the following:

Kanishka Project Research Themes: http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/prg/ns/ai182/kpcp/krt-eng.aspx Canada's Counter-terrorism Strategy: http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/prg/ns/ct-eng.aspx The Air India Inquiry Action Plan: http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/prg/ns/a i182/res-rep-eng.aspx

With thanks, · Brett Kubicek

***************************************************************************

Cher(e) part icipant

La pleniere 1 de la conference d'ouverture du Projet Kanishka sera une discussion animee, sur les menaces et

leurs reponses, fondee sur des questions rei;ues d'avance des participants de la conference.

En bref, nous aimerions avoir vos points de vue!

Veuillez me parvenir vos quest ions par le fin de la Journee du 2 novembre 2012.

Suivent, certains documents a considerer lors du developpement de vos questions:

Themes de recherche pour le projet Kanishka: http://www.securitepublique.gc.ca/prg/ns/ai182/kpcp/krt-fra.aspx . La Strategie antiterroriste du Canada: http://www.securitepublique.gc.ca/prg/ns/ct-fra.aspx Le Plan d'action de la Commission d'enquete sur l'affaire Air India:

http://www.securitepublique.gc.ca/prg/ns/ai182/res-rep-fra.aspx

Bien cordialement, Brett Kubicek


Derek Ruths


Attachments:

Le fran~ais suit

Dear participant,

Kubicek, Brett < Brett.Kubicek@ ps-sp.gc.ca >

Monday, October 29, 2012 6:06 PM undisclosed-recipients: Kanishka conference - questions for senior officials/ Conference Kanishka - questions pour les cadres superieurs PS-SP-#690056-1-Kanishka Project opening conference program 2012.docx; PS-SP-# 701122-1-Kanishka opening conference program FRENCH 2012.DOCX

As noted in the attached program, Plenary 1 of the Kanishka Project Opening Conference will be a moderated

discussion about threats and responses, based on questions submitted in advance by participants of the conference.

In short, we would like to hearfrom you!

Please submit your questions to me by end of day November 2, 2012.

In developing your questions, some documents to consider are the following:

Kanishka Project Research Themes: http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/prg/ns/ai182/kpcp/krt-eng.aspx Canada's Counter-terrorism Strategy: http ://www.pubIicsafety.gc.ca/prg/ns/ ct-eng.aspx The ~ir India Inquiry Action Pla.n: http://www.publics.afety.gc.ca/prg/ns/ai182/res-rep-eng.aspx

With thanks, Brett Kubicek

*********************** ****************************************************

Cher(e) participant

Comme indique dans le programme ci -joint, la pleniere 1 de la conference d'ouverture du Projet Kanishka sera une

discussion animee, sur les menaces et leurs reponses, fondee sur des questions re~ues d'avance des participants de la

conference.

En bref, nous aimerions avoir vos points de vue !

Veuillez me parvenir vos questions par le fin de la journee du 2 novembre 2012.

Suivent, certains documents a considerer lors du developpement de VOS questions:

Themes de recherche pour le projet Kanishka: http://www.securitepublique.gc.ca/prg/ns/ai182/kpcp/krtfra .aspx La Strategie antiterroriste du Canada: http://www.securitepublique.gc.ca/prg/ns/ct-fra.aspx Le Plan d'action de la Commission d'enquete sur l 'affaire Air India:

http://www.secu ritepubliq ue .gc.ca/prg/ns/a i182/res-rep-fra.aspx

Bien cordialement, Brett Kubicek

Brett Kubicek, PhD Manager, Research and Academic Relations I Gestionnaire, Recherche et relations academiques Strategic Policy Branch I Secteur de Politiques strategiques Public Safety Canada I Securite publique Canada Tel: 613.991.77791Fax: 613.954.31311 [email protected]

Derek Ruths


Derek,

Taylor, James <[email protected]> Monday, October 22, 2012 12:15 AM Derek Ruths RE: Workshop on risk communication + Kanishka conference

This looks great; very interesting. In particular I t hink the examples fro m past disasters and (un)successful

government responses will be rea lly enlightening.

Best,

James

From: Derek Ruths [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: October-21-12 11:53 PM To: Taylor, James Subject: Re: Workshop on risk communication + Kanishka conference

Hi James, Here's some details on my talk that I've put together. Let me know if they'll do.

D

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Title: ·social media for crisis management: engage1nent is more than reading and making posts

Abstract: In this talk, I'll highlight how social media can be a powerful tool during crises for monitoring population response, reaching effected members of the population, and managing views and responses in the immediate aftermath of disruptive events (both human and natural). However, to do this requires a lot more preparation and agility than many governments currently have. With this in mind, I'll discuss how engagement with a population through social media platforms requires (1) significant preparation, (2) investments in sophisticated monitoring solutions that combine trained personnel with software systems, and (3) a well-designed and adaptive approach to creating social media posts in response to unfolding events. I'm going to use examples from past disasters and successful and unsuccessful government responses to highlight challenges and pitfalls in approaching these different aspects of social media engagement.

Bio: Derek Ruths is an assistant professor of Computer Science at McGill University. He joined the faculty in 2009 after completing his PhD in Computer Science at Rice University. A major research direction in his group considers the problem of characterizing and predicting the large-scale dynamics of human behavior in online social platfonns. His ongoing work in this area includes quantitatively modeling how communities change over time, measuring and predicting group demographics from unstructured user-generated content, and computational methods for assessing discussion topics within a collection of users. His work has been published in top-tier journals and conferences including Science, ICWSM, and PLoS Computational Biology. His research is currently funded by a wide array of organizations including NSERC, SSHRC, tech

companies, and the US National Science Foundation - underscoring the broad, interdisciplinary nature of his work.

Webpage: http://www.derekruths.com

On Oct 17, 2012, at 1 :06 PM, Taylor, James wrote:

Hi Derek,

Jn order to promote the ~~<Jsion, could you pleas~ 1.!ncl m e ) our bio and the title or key message of y0tir presentation? Thanks.

James

From: Derek Ruths [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: October-03-12 5:31 PM To: Taylor, James Subject: Re: Workshop on risk communication + Kanishka conference

Hi James, I think we got the anangement so1ied out - though I recall now that I needed to get an expense estimate

put together for her (so that the official support letter could be assembled for me). I'll check on this tonight and put get the figures together. Not sure about the timeframe for this, but I'll cc you on the email in case it needs to be taken care of sooner than later.

D

On Oct 3, 2012, at 12:51 PM, Taylor, James wrote:

Hi Derek,

I hope you're well. I just wa nted to check in withyou and see how your travel plans for CRH Net in Vancouver have been

shaping up. I believe Connie has been helping you with your arrangements but she is now on vacation until October 13. · ls .there anything I can do in the meantime?

Best, James

From: Derek Ruths [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: September-10-12 3:31 PM To: Taylor, James Subject: Re: Workshop on risk communication + Kanishka conference

Running back to my office now - what number can I reach you at?


On Sep 10, 2012, at 3:12 PM, "Taylor, James" <[email protected]> wrote:

Hi Derek,

Sure, I'll have to run to another meeting a t 3:45pm though ... Otherwise we could talk from 1-3pm

tomorrow.

Best, James


Hi James, I'm running a bit late. Can we move our call to 3 :30?

D


On Sep 6, 2012, at 2: 11 PM, "Taylor, James" <[email protected]> wrote:

Hi Derek, .

Yes, next Monday at 3:15pm works for me. Is thue a number 1Nhere I can reach you?

Best, James


How about next Monday at 3: 15 EST?

D

On Sep 6, 2012, at 12:02 PM, Taylor, James wrote:

Excellent. Can we find a time for me to give you a call to discuss further? I'm traveling

next Tuesday- Thursday but otherwise, I'm pretty free.

Best, James

From: Derek Ruths [mailto :[email protected]] Sent: September-06-12 11:11 AM To: Taylor, James Subject: Re: Workshop on risk communication + Kanishka conference

That sounds really interesting - I've love to participate. I have already accepted the invitation to pati icipate in the Organized Crime Summit, but seeing as how the events only overlap by one day and I'll already be in town, perhaps we can make the schedules work. I think it would be fruitful to discuss what you have in mind for panelists to talk about during the event to make sure that I'm a good fit m any case.

D

On Sep 6, 2012, at 9:43 AM, Taylor, James wrote:

Hi Derek,

Nice to meet you too. We are organizing two panels for t he Canadian Risk and Hazards Network Annual Symposium in Vancouver on October 24-26.htt p://www.crhnet.ca/annualsymposium/annualsymposium.htm

Here is some information about one of the panelsin particular that we thought you

might be interested in speaking about:

Panel Discussion: Mitigating Psycho-Socia l Risks in the Aftermath of a Terrorist Attack

Th is panel discussion w ill focus on questions dealing w it h the state of a .society in the aftermath of a terrorist attack, and the role that governments and first responders can play in minimizing the risk that w idespread fear, anger and tensions can result from such an event. How does the societal context differ in the aftermath of a terrorist attack, as opposed to the aftermath of a natural disaster- and how does this impact the work of governments and first responders? What lessons from past examples of societal reactions to such events can be brought to bear on current and future policy and practice? In what ways do the words and actions of governments at all levels exacerbate or alleviate fear, anger and tension that could lead to violence? What is the role of police and first responders in such a scenario?

Would you be availableto participate in this event or have you already accepted the invitat ion to participate in the Organized Crime Summit? Let me know if you would like to discuss further.

Best, James

From: Derek Rut hs [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: September-04-12 12:22 PM To: Kubicek, Brett Cc: Taylor, James Subject: Re: Workshop on risk communication + Kanishka conference

Hi Brett, The November dates are in my calendar and I'm looking forward to

attending and paiiicipating in the event. I'll look fo1ward to hearing back from you soon with more infonnation.

Hi James, Nice to meet you (vi1iually). Please do pass along infonnation on the

event. Is this related to the Organized Crime Summit being held on October 23-24th, by any chance? (I've been invited to participate in this event).

D

On Sep 4, 2012, at 12:15 PM, Kubicek, Brett wrote:

. Hel lo Derek,

I wanted. to both connect you with a member of my team (James) who is organizing a workshop in Vancouver on risk communication in October, and make a plea to hold November 8&9 for the Kanishka conference.

James w ill be in touch with you shortly re the former, as we think you could be a

great fit.

I hope to follow up again soon on the latter. I have at least two 1Nays in which I'd like

you to participate at the confe rence, so hoping you can be there.

More soon, and all best, Brett.

Brett Kubicek, PhD Manager, Research and Academic Relations I Gestionnaire, Recherche et relations academiques Strategic Policy Branch I Secteur de Politiques strategiques Public Safety Canada I Securite publique Canada Tel: 613.991.7779 I Fax: 613.954.31311 [email protected]:ca

Derek Ruths


Hello Derek,

Kubicek, Brett < [email protected]> Friday, August 31, 2012 4:31 PM 'Derek Ruths' RE: Checking in

You should be hearing back from me either over the weekend or early next week, as I'll (finally) need some specific information from you to complete our draft contribution agreement. We got nailed with some tempora ry staff losses this summer, and are behind but now back in the swing and are moving ahead quickly. As such, not much of a break, but at least the weather has been good ! ·

As for being sure, until both parties have signed the agreement, it is not 100% sure. But your project was approved by bot hreview boards, and there is no obvious barrier in the way. Could always be some manner of surprise though, hence the caveat. Hope all is well and more soon. Best, Brett.

-----Original Message-----From: Derek Ruths [mailto:[email protected]} Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2012 9:33 AM To: Kubicek, Brett

. Subject: Checking in

Hi Brett, Hope this email find you well. It's been a couple weeks and I just wanted to check in with you about the

Kanishka project. Has any headway been made on so lidifying the recipient list? I've received a number of enthusiastic responses to announcing an opening for a graduate student t his fall. I'll be interviewing them this week and next. Before I commit, though, I definitely need to be sure that there wil l be funding for the student. My timeframe is still a bit flexible, so I don't mean to apply too much pressure, but it would be good to know in the next week or two.

Concerning the IRB, I'm beginning to work through the process. A couple colleagues in the socia l sciences are helping me put together a proposal (these are a bit different from traditional grant writing, as it turns out). I'm aiming to have it submitted next week. So all is moving well in that direction.

D

Derek. Ruths



Friday, July 20, 2012 1:14 PM 'Derek Ruths' RE: Couple questions

Sounds good t o me. Agn in, no guarantees, but that's \'Jltat I'd do if I were you· ... :)

From: Derek Ruths [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, July 20, 2012 12:57 PM To: Kubicek, Brett Subject: Re: Couple questions

Yeah, that clears things up. I'll staii looking for students :)

On Jul 20, 2012, at 12:53 PM, Kubicek, Brett wrote:

In a real sense it has gone th rough. The privacy issue is one of clarification, and not one of approval contingent on such information. There is the usual caveat that un ii both parties have signed on the dotted line, we are not in business. But your proposal was approved in f ull by t he committees charged with review. So from my perspective it's ho1r1 long it takes us to get t hrough the process, not whether we will. Still, things can go wrong, which is why we want to make sure we have enough information to deal wit h any concerns that might arise. Hence the quest ion about your use of information. This help?? ·


Thanks for the update and for the sensitivity to my academic timeline. Do you know when we'll know whether my project will actually go through (I'm assuming at this point it's a matter of making sure the privacy issues are addressed sufficiently)? Again, I ask just to have some idea when I can comfortably start recruiting students.

D


Hello Derek, There's a possibility that, as happened with several project in our first round, we will have the agreement in place with you and possibly even funds moving before we can announce publicly (such things have their own logic ... ). So

please keep that in mind re public profile of all this.

More important is that I'm hoping we will have everything in place in August, which should allow you to use the fall crop of students. Knowing this is important for you, we will do what we can to help. As such, please keep mein the loop

about any deadlines you have. There are a couple w ays we can handle things on our end with respect to when and how funding starts. Hope this helps,

b.


Hi Brett, Quick logistical question for you. If all goes well, when do you expect the results of the competition to

be announced and funds to be awarded? The reason I ask is because, particularly given the 2 year timeframe, I want to bring on a student as soon as possible to focus on the project. Getting the funds in the fall would be great as it would let me potentially get a student out of the crop of incoming masters/PhD students.

D

On Jul 20, 201 2, at 10:12 AM, Kubicek, Brett ·wrote:

Pe1f ect - will cci ll your office at 11 then. Talk soon, b.

From: Derek Ruths [mailto:derek.rut [email protected]] Sent: Friday, July 20, 2012 10:03 AM To: Kubicek, Brett Subject: Re: Couple questions

Yep - that would be fine. You can call my on my office line: 514-398 -7~79 or by Skype: -·

D

On Jul 20, 2012, at 9:59 AM, Kubicek, Brett wrote:

Morning! Would you be available around 1~am?


From: Derek Ruths [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, July 19, 2012 5:33 PM To: Kubicek, Brett Subject: Re: Couple questions

Hi Brett, Great to hear from you. Yes, I'd be happy to chat. Depending on what you mean by "very soon", I'm

free now or tomorrow for most of the day.

D


Hel lo Derek,

It was great to meet you in person at the Niagara Falls meeting - indeed, I'd been meaning to follow up with you sooner.

Would you have t ime to talk very soon about a couple things related to the Kanishka Project?


Brett Kubicek, PhD Manager, Research and Academic Relations I Gestionnaire, Recherche et relations academiques Strategic Policy Branch I Secteur de Politiques strategiques Public Safety Canada I Securite publique Canada Tel: 613.991.77791Fax: 613.954.3131 1 [email protected]

Derek Ruths

From: Sent: To:

Kubicek, Brett < [email protected] > Thursday, July 19, 2012 5:58 PM '[email protected]'

Subject: Re: Couple questions

Tomorro\'J vJould be perfect - I'll check in again early on to fin d a good time. Thanks for getting back to me so quickly!

Sent from wireless network/Envoye du r6seau sans fil

From: Derek Ruths [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, July 19, 2012 05:32 PM To: Kubicek, Brett Subject: Re: Couple questions

Hi Brett, Great to hear from you. Yes, I'd be happy to chat. Depending on what you mean by "very soon", I'm free now or tomonow for most of the day.

D


Hello Derek,

It was great to meet you in person at t he Niagara Falls meeting- indeed, I'd been meaning to fo llow

up with you sooner.

Would you have t ime to t alk very soon about a couple things related to the Kanishka Project?



Derek Ruths


Hello Derek,

Kub icek, Brett <[email protected]> Thursday, April 19, 2012 10:19 AM 'Derek Ruths' RE: Social media and network modeling

Does t he form make sense for you? Happy to chat fu rther.

One th ing to keep in mind is that you should not be aimi:1g f r t he level of detail of a SSH RC application. So no need for a full academic CV or an extensive literature review. Instead you should include information that gives a good sense of what the project is about , w hat it VJould achieve and how, and why you are likely to pull it off. So instead of full CV, better to include select highlights for example. Instead of a big lit revic'.'J, you could give a short description of the state of knowledge and the key gaps you are addressing, alonp wi th why your project is better than prom inent examples of work t hat might seem similar.

You can expect the revi ewers to be a mix of subjectmattcr/policy experts, many of whom have good research

backgrounds. So a lot of t hem get research design, even if they aren't experts in your area of work. They could well go

to colleagues, however, who are.

Hope this helps. Best, Brett.

Brett Kubicek, PhD Manager, Reseaich and Academic Relations I Gestionnaire, Recherche et relations academiques Strategic Policy Branch I Secteur de Politiques strategiques Public Safety Canada I Securite publique Canada Tel: 613.991.77791Fax:613.954.31 31 1 [email protected]

From: Derek Ruths [mai lto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, April 13, 2012 10:18 AM To: Kubicek, Brett Subject: Re: Social media and network modeling

Hi Brett, I wanted to follow up with you regarding our phone discussion. I've decided to move forward with an

application concerning the use of Twitter as a real-time gauge of community response to crisis/violence/threat. On the website it says that I should contact you to get the application materials. I'd appreciate it if you could pass those along as well as any guidance you have for preparing an application that will be received well. Thanks very much for all your help with flushing my ideas out.

D


Let's make it 4:15pm Tuesday then. Would you like me to call you? If so, just let me know the good number.

All best, Brett.

From: Derek Ruths [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, March 29, 2012 10:15 PM To: Kubicek, Brett Subject: Re: Social media and network modeling

I apologize for being slow in getting back to you. Wednesday afternoon is very busy as I teach class that day. I have time at 4:15 - 5:30 PM on Tuesday and could also do Wednesday morning. Would either of those times work for you?

D

On Mar 22, 2012, at 5:46 PM, Kubicek, Brett wrote:

Hell DE>rek,

I would be happy to speak witb you next \'Jee~ sometime. Wednesday c:ifternoon looks particuiarly eood, so if that works fo r you, please let me know. Best, Brett.

Brett Kubicek, PhD Manager, Research and Academic Relations I Gestionnaire, Recherche et relations academiques Strategic Policy Branch I Secteur de Politiques strategiques Public Safety Canada I Secu_rite publique Canada . Te!: 613.991.77791Fax:613.954.3131 1 [email protected]

From: Kanishka Sent: Thursday, March 22, 2012 5:42 PM To: Kubicek, Brett Subject: FW: Social media and network modeling

From: Derek Ruths [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: March-22-12 4:47 PM To: Kanishka Subject: Social media and network modeling

Hello, I just received word about the Kanishka project and am very interested in it. I'm a professor of

Computer Science at McGill and have had several projects (some ongoing, some completed) that have dealt with different aspects of tracking, modeling, and mitigating terrorist activity. My broad research interests concern measuring and modeling large scale human behavior, particularly in the online context. If you have time, I'd like to speak with someone by phone in order to learn more about some of the specific interests of the project and where my background and expe1iise might fit in. Thanks in advance for your consideration.

· Derek

Derek Ruths, Assistant Professor School of Computer Science, McGill

University http://www.networkdynamics.org

Derek Ruths

From: Kubicek, Brett < [email protected]> Sent: To: Subject:

Friday, April 13, 2012 4:19 PM '[email protected]'; Mowrey, Tim; Martin, Connie Re: Social media and network modeling

Hello fro1 n Vancouver all,

Tim or Connie, could you send Derek the l<PCP application form?

Derek I'd be happy to chat further next week. I realize it's late in t he day out east, but if you have immediate questions, one of my colleagues might be able to help. Best, Brett Sent from wi reless network/Envoye du reseau sans fil

From: Derek Ruths [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, April 13, 2012 10:18 AM To: Kubicek, Brett Subject: Re: Social media and network modeling

Hi Brett, I wanted to fo llow up with you regarding our phone discussion. I've decided to move forward with an application concerning the use of Twitter as a real-time gauge of community response to crisis/violence/threat. On the website it says that I should contact you to get the application materials. I'd appreciate it if you could pass those along as well as any guidance you have for preparing an application . that will be received well . Thanks very m'uch for all your help with flushing my ideas out.

D


Let's make it 4:15pm Tuesday then. Would you like me to call you? If so, just let me know the good number. All best, Brett.

From: Derek Ruths [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, March 29, 2012 10:15 PM To: Kubicek, Brett · Subject: Re: Social media and network modeling

I apologize for being slow in getting back to you. Wednesday afternoon is very busy as I teach class that day. I have time at 4: 15 - 5:30 PM on Tuesday and could also do Wednesday morning. Would either of those times work for you?

D

On Mar 22, 2012, at 5:46 PM, Kubicek, Brett wrote:

Hello Derek,

I would be happy to speak with you next week somet ime. Wednesday afternoon looks part icularly good, so if that works for you, please let me know. Best, Brett.

Brett Kubicek, PhD . Manager, Research and Academic Relations I Gestionnaire, Recherche et relations academiques Strategic Policy Branch I Secteur de Politiques strategiques Public Safety Canada I Securite publique Canad.a Tel: 613.991. 7779 1 Fax: 613.954.3131 I [email protected]

From: Kanishka Sent: Thursday, March 22, 2012 5:42 PM To: Kubicek, Brett Subject: FW: Social media and network modeling

From: Derek Ruths [mailto :[email protected]] Sent: March-22-12 4:47 PM To: Kanishka Subject: Social media and network modeling

Hello, I just received word about the Kanishka project and am very interested in it. I'm a

professor of Computer Science at McGill and have had several projects (some ongoing, some completed) that have dealt with different aspects of tracking, modeling, and mitigating ten-orist activity. My broad research interests concern measuring and modeling large scale human behavior, particularly in the online context. If you have time, I'd like to speak with someone by phone in order to learn more about some of the specific interests of the project and where my background and expertise might fit in. Thanks in advance for your consideration.

Derek

Derek Ruths, Assistant Professor School of Computer Science, McGill University http://www.networkdynamics.org

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