Dr. Kelly Blidook

Biography

Kelly Blidook is an Associate Professor at Memorial University of Newfoundland specializing in Political Science. His academic focus includes political legislative behaviour, political institutions, political representation, and public opinion. He has supervised numerous student research projects in these areas and has taught various courses including Introduction to Politics, Introduction to Canadian Government and Politics, Empirical Methods, Political Science Methods, and Canadian Politics. Blidook has authored and edited several publications in the field, including 'Representation in Action: Canadian MPs and Constituencies' and 'Constituency Influence in Parliament: Countering the Centre'. His contributions to the literature on democratic responsiveness and legislative turnover highlight significant trends and dynamics within Canadian politics. With a solid educational background comprising a Bachelor’s from Trinity Western, a Master’s from Simon Fraser, and a PhD from McGill, Blidook enriches his students' learning experience with empirical research and critical analysis of political structures.

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