We do research on federalism, public policy, the judicial system, the constitution, citizen behaviour, political psychology, Canadian identity, local politics, migration, elections, and political parties. We examine the intersection of national identity, multiculturalism, immigration, language, and regionalism in shaping political life. One unifying thread in our research is citizens’ reactions to public policy and whether public policy responds to public opinion and citizen action. We welcome graduate students who wish to study any of these topics.
People
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- Gerald Baier
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- Irene Bloemraad
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- Sophie Borwein
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- Fred Cutler
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- Carey Doberstein
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- Kathryn Harrison
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- Vince Hopkins
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- Matthew Wright
Full-time Faculty
- Gerald Baier works on Federalism, Courts, and Constitution
- Fred Cutler works on Public Opinion, Elections, and Federalism (intro video below)
- Carey Doberstein works on Public Policy and Public Administration (intro video below)
- Kathryn Harrison works on Federalism and Environmental Politics and Policy
- Vince Hopkins works on Citizen Behaviour in relation to Public Policy
- Sophie Borwein works on the Political Economy of Citizens’ Place Attachments and Economic Disruption
- Irene Bloemraad works on Migration, Multiculturalism, and Public Opinion
- Matthew Wright works on Political Psychology, Identities, and Immigration
Research Areas
Our Canadian Politics faculty conduct research in a wide variety of areas.
Meet Our Faculty