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Elizabeth Schwartz is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science at Memorial University of Newfoundland. She specializes in municipal politics, public policy, and environmental governance with a focus on urban climate change policy and sustainable procurement. Her work examines intergovernmental relations and subnational policy autonomy in Canada.
Education:
- BPAPM Hons (Carleton University)
- MA (University of Toronto)
- PhD (University of British Columbia)
Research Interests: Dr. Schwartz's research explores how cities implement climate policies despite federal-provincial dynamics. She analyzes green building regulations, municipal climate strategies, and the impact of trade agreements like CETA on local procurement practices. Her work bridges public administration theory with applied policy analysis.
Teaching: She teaches courses on public policy fundamentals (POSC 2600), policy processes (POSC 6790), and law-society relations in Canada (LWSO 2000).
Key Themes in Publications: Her articles focus on municipal climate leadership, policy innovation in environmental governance, and the interplay between international trade agreements and local procurement systems. Recent work emphasizes Canada's urban environmental policy diversity.
