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Julie M. Simmons is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Guelph. She holds a BA Hons. from the University of British Columbia, and MA and PhD from the University of Toronto. Her research focuses on Canadian Politics, Federalism, Public Policy, and Administrative Accountability, particularly examining democracy and accountability in federal-provincial relations. She currently leads a SSHRC-funded research project analyzing intergovernmental agreements' impacts on federal principles and policy effectiveness, collaborating with the Institute of Public Administration of Canada. Additional research explores public interest defense mechanisms in Ontario's self-regulating healthcare professions.
- Education: BA Hons. (UBC), MA/PhD (Toronto)
- Funding: SSHRC and Institute of Public Administration of Canada
Her work bridges theoretical federalism studies with practical policy analysis, emphasizing democratic accountability mechanisms in multi-level governance systems. Research methodologies include institutional analysis and policy impact assessment.
