David Johnson

David Johnson is a Professor at Cape Breton University (CBU), teaching in the Department of L'nu, Political and Social Studies since 1993. Originally from Toronto, he holds a Ph.D. in Canadian Government and Politics/Canadian Public Administration from the University of Toronto, with a thesis on government accountability. His research focuses on Canadian governance structures, public policy, constitutional frameworks, and the role of the monarchy in Canada.

Education: Dr. Johnson earned his Ph.D. from the University of Toronto, specializing in Canadian Government and Politics/Public Administration. His academic work includes the widely used textbook Thinking Government, now in its 5th edition (2020), and numerous academic articles and conference presentations.

Research Interests: He explores Canadian political systems, public administration reform, constitutional evolution, and Indigenous governance contexts within Mi’kma’ki. His work bridges academic scholarship and public discourse through regular columns in the Cape Breton Post and frequent analyses on ATV News.

No specific scientific awards or grants are listed in the provided text. His advising activities and lab affiliations remain unspecified. The department's focus on L'nu (Mi’kmaw) political and social studies reflects CBU's commitment to Indigenous knowledge systems within its academic programs.