Malcolm Bird

Malcolm Bird is a Professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Winnipeg, currently on study leave from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. His office is located in Lockhart Hall, Room 6L18, and he can be reached at 204.786.9122.

• Education: BA and MA in History (UBC, 1999; York, 2001), PhD in Public Policy and Administration (Carleton University, 2008)

Research Focus: Evolution of Canadian state-owned enterprises (SOEs), including privatization processes at provincial and federal levels. Studies governance regimes, transparency, and political-commercial balance in entities like LCBO, Canada Post, and ATB Financial.

Theoretical Frameworks: Combines historical institutionalism, rational choice, and Marxist perspectives with rigorous empirical data collection, including participant interviews.