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Andrea Lawlor is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science and the Public Policy (Digital Society) program at McMaster University's Faculty of Social Sciences. She specializes in Canadian public policy, public opinion, administrative law, and election law, with particular expertise in third party regulation in Canadian federal elections.
- PhD in Political Science from McGill University (2014)
- PhD in Law from Western University (2025)
- MSL Law from Western University and University of California, Berkeley
- MA Political Science from University of British Columbia
Dr. Lawlor's research spans multiple interconnected domains of political science and policy studies. Her work examines how media frames shape public understanding of policy issues, particularly regarding immigration, refugees, and trade. She investigates the intersection of gender and politics through studies on candidate evaluation and workplace discrimination. Her legal scholarship focuses on election law, judicial appointments, and the operation of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Lawlor's research methodology combines quantitative survey experiments with qualitative discourse analysis to provide comprehensive insights into policy processes.
Analysis of Lawlor's recent publications reveals a consistent focus on policy framing, electoral politics, and the intersection of law and society. Her work demonstrates increasing attention to gendered dimensions of political phenomena and the evolving challenges to democratic institutions. There's a clear progression from studying specific policy domains toward examining broader questions about democratic resilience, particularly in the context of trade policy and electoral integrity.
As an active scholar, Lawlor regularly contributes expert commentary to media outlets on Canadian politics, particularly regarding election law, trade policy, and U.S.-Canada relations. Her insights on the implications of Donald Trump's tariff threats for Canadian politics were featured in multiple news outlets in early 2025.
- Regular media commentator on Canadian politics and policy
- Active participant in public policy discussions regarding trade, elections, and democratic institutions
- Teaches courses including Election Law and Policy, Law and Public Policy, and Research Methods for Public Policy
