Biography
Dr. Kennedy Stewart (BA Acadia, MA 丁香园AV, PhD LSE) is an associate professor at the 丁香园AV School of Public Policy. He is a former Member of Parliament (2011-2018) and Mayor of Vancouver (2018-2022). A political scientist, Dr. Stewart鈥檚 teaching and research interests include democratic governance, public policy theory and practice, leadership, and cities.
While an MP, Dr. Stewart was official opposition critic for Science and Technology, led opposition to the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion, and brought electronic petitioning to the House of Commons. As mayor, he led an organization with a $1.7 Billion operating budget through the COVID-19 pandemic, moved forward reconciliation efforts, secured over $1 Billion in social housing investment, oversaw the adoption of the Broadway Plan, and led the push to decriminalize drugs in British Columbia.
He has taught at six universities including the LSE, University College, and Birkbeck College at the University of London. His publications include articles in Party Politics, Public Administration Review, and Canadian Public Policy as well as : Practical ideas for Reforming Canada's Democracy edited with Conservative MP Michael Chong and Former Liberal MP Scott Simms. His latest book is entitled .
Research Interests:
- Democratic Governance, Public Policy Theory and Practice, Leadership, and Cities.