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Luc Bernier is a Full Professor of Public and International Affairs at the University of Ottawa's Faculty of Social Sciences. His research focuses on public sector innovation, administrative reform, entrepreneurship in governance, and the role of state-owned enterprises. He holds cross-appointments with institutions like CIRIEC (Research Centre on Social Economy and Public Enterprise) and CRISES (Centre for Research and Intervention on Social Economy). Bernier earned his Ph.D. in Political Science from Northwestern University (1989), M.A. from Université Laval (1984), and B.A.A. in Finance from HEC Montréal (1981). His teaching includes courses on democratic governance, public policy design, and public sector management in both French and English. Key research themes include policy implementation, public enterprise governance, and Quebec's strategic state traditions. His recent work analyzes how autonomy and institutional positioning drive innovation, with a focus on Quebec's state-owned enterprises in global contexts.
Education:
- Ph.D., Political Science, Northwestern University (1989)
- M.A., Political Science, Université Laval (1984)
- B.A.A., Finance concentration, HEC Montréal (1981)
Research Interests:
- Innovation in public administration
- Administrative reforms and institutional entrepreneurship
- Global governance of state-owned enterprises
- Quebec's political economy and strategic enterprises
- Policy analysis and implementation
- Comparative federalism and public management
Publications Trends: Recent articles emphasize innovation drivers in decentralized public sectors, governance of state-owned enterprises during crises, and post-Neo-Public Management paradigms. His work bridges quantitative research with case studies, particularly focusing on Quebec's unique institutional hybridity combining French and British governance traditions.
