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Christopher P Manfredi is a Professor and currently serves as Provost and Vice-Principal (Academic) at McGill University. He holds a PhD from Claremont Graduate School. His research focuses on Canadian Politics, particularly judicial politics, legal mobilization, constitutional design, and the intersection of law and politics. Key projects include examining rights litigation's role in healthcare policy and the impact of Charter jurisprudence on Canadian citizenship concepts.
His research explores how courts influence public policy, especially in healthcare, and how constitutional frameworks shape citizenship rights. Recent work analyzes judicial-legislative dialogue dynamics under the Canadian Charter and the strategic behavior of judges in shaping liberal constitutionalism. His studies frequently address cross-jurisdictional policy differences and the institutional capacity of courts in policy formulation.
Manfredi’s publications delve into topics like judicial policymaking in healthcare, electoral jurisprudence comparisons between Canada and the U.S., and the theoretical underpinnings of constitutional dialogue. His work often bridges legal theory with practical policy implications, emphasizing the interplay between law and democratic governance. Grants include funding from the Canadian Institutes for Health Research for health policy litigation studies.
As Provost, he oversees academic strategy and institutional priorities at McGill, balancing administrative leadership with ongoing scholarly contributions to political science and constitutional studies.
