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Research Interests
Kathleen (Kate) Leslie is an associate professor at Athabasca University and an adjunct professor at Western University. Dr. Leslie is a registered nurse and lawyer whose research program focuses on professional regulation, health law and policy, and governance of the health workforce. Dr. Leslie has been the principal investigator on three recent tri-council grants focused on workforce policy (SSHRC Knowledge Synthesis Grant, 2020-2021, SSHRC Insight Development Grant, 2021-2023; CIHR Catalyst Grant, 2022-2023) and is a co-investigator on multiple other major grants. Dr. Leslie was also the principal investigator on an international grant (2020-2022) that examined regulatory responses to the COVID-19 pandemic and is one of two Canadian researchers on a team reviewing health workforce regulation review for the World Health Organization. Dr. Leslie is the governance and regulation lead for the Canadian Health Workforce Network and a member of the Standards Council of Canada National Standards for Mental Health Services project.
External positions
Adjunct Professor, Western University
1 Jan 2020 → …
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
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SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Research output
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Co-developing an inclusive interprofessional health workforce minimum data standard for enhanced planning and decision-making: A Canadian case with international relevance
Zagrodney, K., Bourcier, D., Gupta, N., Simkin, S., Ashcroft, R., Bath, B., Ben-Ahmed, H. E., Crown, N., Gamble, B., Leslie, K., Mashford-Pringle, A., Myles, S., Rice, D., Sweetman, A. & Bourgeault, I. L., Jan 2026, In: Health Policy. 163, 105485.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal Article › peer-review
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Developing a pan-Canadian nursing regulation research agenda
Chiu, P., Leslie, K., Myles, S., Ben-Ahmed, H. E. & Jang, G., Jan 2026, In: Journal of Nursing Regulation. 16, 4, p. 289-297 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal Article › peer-review
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Evolving Modes of International Health Personnel Recruitment: A rapid review of evolving pathways, emerging issues, and key policy responses
Bourgeault, I., Labonte, R., Leslie, K., Mirshahi, R., Packer, C., Ben-Ahmed, H. E., Mahat, A. & Cometto, G., 24 Jan 2026Research output: Other contribution › Other contribution (peer reviewed) › peer-review
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Leveraging Nursing Regulation to Achieve Workforce, Health System and Societal Goals
Chiu, P. & Leslie, K., 2026, In: Nursing leadership (Toronto, Ont.). 38, 3, p. 20-28 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal Article › peer-review
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Standardizing Health Workforce Data in Canada: Legal and Regulatory Levers for Harmonized Collection and Sharing
Lyn, A., Leslie, K., Sweetman, A., Sharma, G., Lazin, S., Feeny, G. & Bourgeault, I. L., May 2026, In: Healthcare Management Forum.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal Article › peer-review
Open Access1 Citation (Scopus)
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Workshop at the Canadian Association of Nurses in Oncology 36th Annual Conference
Limoges, J. (Author), Puddester, R. (Author), Carlsson, L. (Author), Pike, A. (Participant), Leslie, K. (Author), Chiu, P. (Author) & A, G. (Author)
24 Oct 2024 → 27 Oct 2024Activity: Conference/Workshops › Conference Presentations/Panels
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Safe and Equitable Genomics-Informed Care: A Review of Progress and Opportunities for Nursing Education in Canada. (Event)
Chiu, P. (Author), Limoges, J. (Author), A, G. (Author), Leslie, K. (Author), Puddester, R. (Author), Dordunoo, D. (Author) & Carlsson, L. (Author)
May 2024Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Publication Peer-review
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The contributions of international comparative analysis to genomics-informed nursing policy and infrastructure development in Canada (Event)
Dewell, S. (Author), Chiu, P. (Author), Tonkin, C. K. ,. (Author), E, T. (Author), Leslie, K. (Author), Pike, A. (Author), Puddester, R. (Author), A, G. (Author) & Limoges, J. (Author)
Nov 2023Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Publication Peer-review
Press/Media
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Opinion: Health-care gaps and inequities must be addressed
27/02/25
1 item of Media coverage
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Researchers hoping to cut through the red tape for international nurses
27/07/24
1 item of Media coverage
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Datasets
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The impact of COVID-19 on the mental health and substance use health (MHSUH) workforce in Canada: a mixed methods study
Tulk, C. (Creator), Bartram, M. (Creator), Leslie, K. (Creator), Atanackovic, J. (Creator), Chamberland-Rowe, C. (Creator) & Bourgeault, I. L. (Creator), 2023
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.c.6588401, https://springernature.figshare.com/collections/The_impact_of_COVID-19_on_the_mental_health_and_substance_use_health_MHSUH_workforce_in_Canada_a_mixed_methods_study/6588401
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An Examination of Self-Employed Nursing Regulation in Three Canadian Provinces
Thiessen, N. J. (Creator), Leslie, K. (Creator) & Stephens, J. M. L. (Creator), 2023
DOI: 10.25384/sage.c.6670275, https://sage.figshare.com/collections/An_Examination_of_Self-Employed_Nursing_Regulation_in_Three_Canadian_Provinces/6670275
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Design, delivery and effectiveness of health practitioner regulation systems: an integrative review
Leslie, K. (Creator), Bourgeault, I. L. (Creator), Carlton, A.-L. (Creator), Balasubramanian, M. (Creator), Mirshahi, R. (Creator), Short, S. D. (Creator), Carè, J. (Creator), Cometto, G. (Creator) & Lin, V. (Creator), 2024
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.c.6821188.v1, https://springernature.figshare.com/collections/Design_delivery_and_effectiveness_of_health_practitioner_regulation_systems_an_integrative_review/6821188/1
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The impact of COVID-19 on the mental health and substance use health (MHSUH) workforce in Canada: a mixed methods study
Tulk, C. (Creator), Bartram, M. (Creator), Leslie, K. (Creator), Atanackovic, J. (Creator), Chamberland-Rowe, C. (Creator) & Bourgeault, I. L. (Creator), 2023
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.c.6588401.v1, https://springernature.figshare.com/collections/The_impact_of_COVID-19_on_the_mental_health_and_substance_use_health_MHSUH_workforce_in_Canada_a_mixed_methods_study/6588401/1
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Enhancing the capacity of the mental health and substance use health workforce to meet population needs: insights from a facilitated virtual policy dialogue
Leslie, K. (Creator), Bartram, M. (Creator), Atanackovic, J. (Creator), Chamberland-Rowe, C. (Creator), Tulk, C. (Creator) & Bourgeault, I. L. (Creator), 2022
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.c.5984695, https://springernature.figshare.com/collections/Enhancing_the_capacity_of_the_mental_health_and_substance_use_health_workforce_to_meet_population_needs_insights_from_a_facilitated_virtual_policy_dialogue/5984695
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