My thesis research looks at how ‘animal welfare’ as an idea or a goal is framed through the process of developing public policy and regulation in Canada. As a case study, I am looking at the current proposed amendments to the Health of Animals Regulations, …

My current research studies the primary factors influencing the federal government’s decision-making with respect to pharmaceutical policy during the past decade. I am particularly interested in learning about how the nature of the state-its role and structure-and the state’s relationship with big business has shaped …