Tracey Raney

Professor Tracey Raney is a leading scholar at Toronto Metropolitan University's Department of Politics and Public Administration, with expertise in Canadian politics, gender representation, and legislative violence. She previously served as Graduate Program Director for the MA in Public Policy and Administration and co-teaches the experiential Women in the House program.

Education:
• PhD in Political Science (University of Calgary)
• MA in Canadian Studies with Women's Studies specialization (Carleton University)
• BA in Political Studies (Queen's University)

Research: Her work examines identity, representation, and leadership in Canadian politics, focusing on national identity constructions, women's political representation, gender-based violence in politics, and sexual misconduct in legislatures. She leads SSHRC-funded projects on violence against women in Canadian politics.

Articles Analysis: Raney's recent publications (2024-2025) demonstrate consistent thematic focus on gender-based violence in political institutions, with methodological diversity including comparative analysis, experimental studies, and policy evaluation. Her work examines harassment policies, media representations, and institutional responses across municipal, provincial, and federal levels.

Awards:

• Jill Vickers Prize (2023, 2022)
• CPSA Prize for Teaching Excellence (2022)
• Dean's Teaching Award (2021)
• Innovation in Curriculum Award (2021)

Professional Leadership: Elected to the Canadian Political Science Association Board (2021-2024) and serves on the editorial board of Politics & Gender journal. Leads multiple SSHRC grants including Insight Grants on gender representation in Canada's Senate and violence in legislatures.