Robert (Bob) Andrew Young (1950-2017) was Canada Research Chair in Multilevel Governance at the University of Western Ontario and one of Canada's most distinguished political scientists. In Across Boundaries Young's former colleagues and students bring together contributions from his extensive network. These essays speak to Young's legacy while providing new insight into research in multilevel governance, secession, and political economy.

André Blais is professor of political science and associate fellow at the Centre de Recherche et de Développement en Économique, Université de Montréal. Cristine de Clercy is associate professor of political science at the University of Western Ontario. Anna Lennox Esselment is associate professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Waterloo. Ronald Wintrobe is professor emeritus at the University of Western Ontario.