Research

Jenna studies Canadian politics and comparative public policy, with a focus on how federalism, provincial politics, and ideas about deservingness shape access to public services.

Journal articles

Book chapters

Transformative Change in Early Childhood Education and Care or More of the Same? Child Care in the Canadian Federation.

In Canadian Federalism: Performance, Effectiveness, and Legitimacy. Toronto: University of Toronto Press. (2025)

With Martha Friendly and Linda White.

Dissertation

Unmet Universalism and ‘Almost’ Healthcare: The Politics and Policies of Contested Reproductive Healthcare in Canada

Jenna’s dissertation explains why reproductive health policy varies so much across Canada, despite the promise and pride of universalism.

Department of Political Science, University of Toronto.
Committee: Linda White (supervisor), Robert Schertzer, and Andrew McDougall.

Full research record in the CV (PDF)