Jacky Chan has been awarded the Jiu Ding Scholarship in recognition of his academic excellence, community engagement, and leadership potential. As a driven Chinese-Canadian student, Jacky reflects the Foundation’s mission to support and empower future leaders.

We warmly congratulate Jacky on this well-deserved achievement and celebrate the hard work and dedication that led to this moment. We wish him continued success in his studies and every future endeavour, confident that he will make meaningful contributions to both his community and Canadian society.

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PAPM student Daniela Valenzuela Neto was recognized as a King Charles III Coronation Medal Recipient! Congratulations on receiving this well-earned award, Daniela! Your dedication and effort truly stand out. Wishing you continued success and many more achievements to come!

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January 13th, on , BPAPM alumnus and polling expert David Coletto, reveals the daunting challenges facing potential Liberal leadership candidates like Chrystia Freeland and Mark Carney. With Canadians feeling largely relieved by Justin Trudeau’s resignation, the new leader faces an almost insurmountable task: introducing themselves to a skeptical electorate in just 60 days, while competing against a well-funded Conservative opposition and navigating a fragmented media landscape. Coletto’s insights offer a fascinating glimpse into the high-stakes political drama unfolding in Canadian politics, making this a must-listen podcast for anyone interested in the country’s political future.

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We have asked a couple of our recent grads to tell us about their PAPM experience before they go off to bigger and better things. Mackenzie Mumby is graduating in June 2020 with a Bachelor of Public Affairs and Policy Management with a Specialization in Communication and Policy Studies Concentrating in Strategic Public Opinion. 

What has been most valuable about your PAPM experience?

The most valuable component of PAPM was hearing about professional experiences of my professors who, for the most part, all had significant experience in various sectors of the policy world. Their stories and accounts of what policy looks like in the real world helped to contextualize the theories and concepts we learned in class in such a way that provided a solid theoretical and practical foundation for learning. In my view, this mixture made my PAPM experience extremely valuable.

What have you enjoyed most?

By far, the most enjoyable element of PAPM were my classmates. I was able to chat and learn with so many incredible people from all walks of life and because the program is smaller, we all became really close to the point where we all knew one another inside and out. We supported each other throughout our struggles, and we celebrated our successes together. Before I came to university, I was really nervous about meeting new people as I feared I would not meet anyone who was like-minded. It turned out, though, that I not only found new friends, but I found a second family away from home and that was something I really valued throughout my undergrad. I can say, with certainty, the friends I have made over the past four years, are friends that I will have for the rest of my life.

In what ways has PAPM lived up to your expectations?

In every way, PAPM lived up to my expectations. I was expecting PAPM to be interdisciplinary – and it was as I took classes in economics, politics, law, communications and sociology. This allowed me to analyze specific issues through different theoretical lenses. I expected to be challenged and I was. There were content and different perspectives that I was never exposed to previously. Finally, I expected to learn how to solve complex issues in society through policy and through the main PAPM courses, I was able to learn how policy is developed, adopted and evaluated in the public sphere. These skills are invaluable.

What are your plans after graduation?

Fortunately, I’ll be remaining a Raven for two more years as I pursue a Master’s in Public Policy and Administration here at ĐÓ°ÉÔ­´´! I am grateful to have been given the opportunity to continue to expand my knowledge and skillset in the nation’s capital.

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As Katelyn Kornelsen thought about her future, she knew she was interested in serving the community.

But she didn’t know what options were out there.

So she chose the social policy specialization of the Bachelor of Public Affairs and Policy Management (BPAPM) degree.

“It’s so interdisciplinary that there’s a lot of room for your education to be focused in many different directions,” says Katelyn, who is the third member of her family to earn a BPAPM degree. “In the end, I became fascinated by the criminal justice system and focused on law, sociology and how social issues can manifest into crime.”

At the same time, Katelyn says the policy perspective offered by BPAPM helped put these issues in a broader context.

“We did site visits where we could talk to employees and see policy in action.” She mentions a visit to a low-income housing site and Ottawa Public Health. “An important part of the BPAPM degree is considering the implementation and evaluation of policy.”

Next year, Katelyn is continuing a contract with Public Services and Procurement Canada, which began this year through the Federal Student Work Experience Program. (FSWEP)

She’s not yet sure what direction she will choose, with the public service, social services, and politics all on the table. But her goal is the same as when she began—to serve her community.

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