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André Lecours serves as a Full Professor in the School of Political Studies at the University of Ottawa, holding the distinguished Forum of Federations and University of Ottawa Research Chair on Comparative Federalism. He is a former President of the Canadian Political Science Association and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, reflecting his leadership in the discipline. His research spans nine national contexts including Canada, Belgium, the UK, Spain, and Nepal, examining how multinational states manage national diversity through institutional design.
Professor Lecours' work centers on the complex interplay between nationalism and federalism, with particular expertise in secessionism, autonomy arrangements, and territorial solidarity. His research investigates how political institutions accommodate multiple nations within single states, analyzing both theoretical frameworks and practical policy implementations. This comparative approach reveals critical insights into the sustainability of multinational federations and the management of identity-based political demands.
His publication trajectory shows consistent scholarly output with major works including the 2021 monograph Nationalism, Secessionism, and Autonomy, which provides systematic analysis of nationalist movements, and earlier influential studies on Basque nationalism (2007) and fiscal federalism in Canada (2017). These works demonstrate evolving focus from specific case studies to broader theoretical frameworks in comparative federalism.
His principal recognition is election as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, acknowledging exceptional contributions to political science. This honor reflects the significance of his research on multinational states and federal systems within Canadian and international academic communities.
As a supervisor, Professor Lecours mentors graduate students in the School of Political Studies at the University of Ottawa, with particular interest in comparative politics and federalism. His research chair provides resources for student projects including conference travel and research assistance, fostering the next generation of scholars in multinational state studies. Current supervision focuses on empirical analysis of autonomy arrangements and institutional responses to nationalist movements.
