Christa Scholtz

Christa Scholtz is an Associate Professor at McGill University, specializing in Canadian Politics with a focus on Indigenous-settler policy, comparative federalism, and constitutionalism. Her research explores legal frameworks around Indigenous rights, federal governance challenges, and policy responses to constitutional uncertainty. She holds a PhD from Princeton University and has taught courses such as Canadian Federalism and Aboriginal Constitutional Rights.

Education:

• PhD, Princeton University

Research Grants:

• 2017-2023 SSHRC Insight Grant: 'A Risky Business: Governing Under Uncertainty' (with Christopher Manfredi)
• 2009-2014 FQRSC Grant: 'Aboriginal Politics and the Charlottetown Constitutional Accord'

Key Research Themes: Her work analyzes treaty validity, intergovernmental cooperation, and Indigenous-state relations through lenses of legal theory and comparative federalism. Recent articles address pandemic policy responses and constitutional challenges in resource agreements.

Recognition:

• 2020 Honourable Mention, Canadian Law and Society Association
• 2014 John McMenemy Prize shortlist

Teaching & Service: Instructs courses on Canadian federalism, Indigenous policy, and constitutional law. Engages in interdisciplinary research bridging legal and political science perspectives.