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Monday, April 13, 2026

Global Public Affairs and the MPM Program: Building Bridges Between Academic Training and Industry Practice

As a leading government relations and strategic communications firm聽in Canada,聽Global Public Affairs聽helps organizations navigate complex public policy landscapes with confidence. Global provides strategic counsel on policy analysis, regulatory frameworks, and funding priorities to identify opportunities that advance clients鈥� goals. Their... More

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

From Behind the Scenes to Public Office

Lots of political staffers think about it, but what is it really like to move from being the advisor/aide to being the candidate for office? The MPM Program was delighted to host this conversation with a multi-partisan panel featuring Karim Bardeesy, M.P. (Taiaiako'n鈥擯arkdale鈥擧igh Park), the Hon. Jennifer Howard (previously Minister of Finance... More

Monday, March 16, 2026

Recognizing Excellence: Venus Ramos Awarded Two Graduate Awards

The Master of Political Management program is delighted to congratulate Venus Ramos, one of our outstanding graduate students, on receiving two graduate awards in recognition of her dedication, academic excellence, and exceptional performance in the program. I am honoured to be recognized through these scholarships, which make graduate studies... More

Monday, January 26, 2026

Professor Armstrong Weighs in on Davos

MPM Professor and former Trudeau speechwriter, Jeni Armstrong, shares her expert insights on Mark Carney鈥檚 recent address in Davos on As It Happens. With her unique background in political communication and policy, Armstrong offers a compelling breakdown of Carney鈥檚 message, its global implications, and what it means for Canada鈥檚 political... More

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

Meet Jennifer Howard, Newly Appointed Program Fellow

We are thrilled to ring in the New Year by welcoming Jennifer Howard as our newly appointed MPM Program Fellow! Jennifer brings over two decades of exceptional experience in Canadian politics, spanning both provincial and federal levels. As a former Manitoba MLA and Cabinet minister, she championed groundbreaking legislation including Manitoba's... More

Monday, November 24, 2025

MPM Alumna, Doris Mah, Accepts Burnaby鈥檚 Apology for Historic Discrimination Against Chinese Canadians聽

Stand With Asians Coalition (SWAC) Announces Co-Founder Doris Mah Accepts Burnaby鈥檚 Apology for Historic Discrimination Against Chinese Canadians   Stand With Asians Coalition (SWAC) co-founder, Doris Mah, accepts the City of Burnaby鈥檚 Official Apology for its historic discrimination against people of Chinese descent. Mah and Stand With... More

Tuesday, November 11, 2025

MPM 鈥�16 graduate, Hunter Doubt, takes the helm on Canadian GR & Public Policy for Canada鈥檚 leading AI firm Cohere

When the Government of Canada signed an MOU with Canadian multinational AI company Cohere Inc. in mid-August, news of the agreement sparked a wave of conversations and speculation throughout the nation鈥檚 capital related to how it would work and who would be at the table to bring the agreement to life. As the government鈥檚... More

Tuesday, October 14, 2025

Statecraft: Canadian Prime Ministers and Their Cabinets

We are thrilled to share the launch of Statecraft, co-edited by Stephen Azzi, a core faculty member in 杏吧原创鈥檚 Master of Political Management (MPM) program, and Patrice Dutil. This compelling new book dives into the art and practice of political leadership in Canada. It also features insightful chapters from fellow MPM faculty Jeni... More

Thursday, September 25, 2025

Hill-Tested and MPM-Trained: Savannah DeWolfe鈥檚 Insider Story on Leadership at the Heart of Parliament

Savannah DeWolfe, a distinguished graduate of the Master of Political Management (MPM) program, shares insights into the demanding realities of serving as a cabinet chief of staff in her recent Hill Times interview, reflecting on how the MPM community empowered her to embrace leadership in federal politics. Her story highlights the program's... More

Monday, September 22, 2025

Political Book Launch Announcements

Politique inc. La d茅mocratie et les m茅dias 脿 l'猫re du marketing by MPM Program Fellow 脡milie Foster,聽examines the impact of political marketing on today鈥檚 democratic malaise, questioning what happens when politics is treated like a commercial product. Drawing on opinion polls and journalist interviews, the author highlights the tensions... More

Thursday, September 18, 2025

Life Lessons for Staffers at the Start of a New Sitting

The聽Hill Times article 鈥淟ife lessons for staffers at the start of a new sitting鈥� by Marci Surkes, Program Fellow for the MPM program, offers practical advice and meaningful insights for staffers facing a new parliamentary sitting. Drawing on her deep experience from fifteen years on Parliament Hill and her mentorship role in political... More

Monday, September 8, 2025

Laura Kurkimaki Weighs in on Poilievre’s Future in 杏吧原创 Riding

Pierre Poilievre may have solid roots in Alberta, but his political future in Ontario鈥檚 杏吧原创 riding is far from certain. Speculation swirls over whether the Conservative leader will return to reclaim his longtime seat or shift his focus westward. The Hill Times article Bound to Alberta? highlights the perspective of MPM alumna Laura... More

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