Bio
Jared Wesley is Associate Dean (Graduate Studies), a professor of political science, and member of the Black Faculty Collective at the University of Alberta. He leads the Common Ground research team, which is examining the intersection of public opinion, political culture, and public policy in Western Canada. He has co-authored two leading textbooks in Canadian politics and public administration.
Research Interests
My research and teaching concerns the intersection of political culture, political parties, and public policy:
- political culture (norms, values)
- provincial politics (Canada, elections, policy)
- elections and electioneering (behaviour and campaigns)
- comparative public policy
- intergovernmental relations
- political acumen / acuity
- public opinion
- public administration
Publications
Yuzyk, S., & Wesley, J. (2025). Pharmakons: The Poison and Cure of Black Youth Mentorship in Canada. Journal of Black Studies, 56(5), 396-420. https://doi.org/10.1177/00219347251333443
Wesley, J., Yuzyk, S. & Moges, M. (2024). Advancing Black Youth Mentorship Programs in Canada. A Report for Women and Gender Equality Canada..https://www.ualberta.ca/en/social-sciences-humanities/media-library/bysi/508500-advancing-black-youth-mentorship-programs-in-canada_2024.pdf
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