After developing the program and leading discussions for the successful Canada’s Productivity Summit in October, Dr. Trevor Tombe is one of seven subject-matter experts from across the country appointed to the federal government’s Working Group on Public Service Productivity. The Working Group was appointed by the Honorable Anita Anand, President of the Treasury Board and Minister […]

Event hosted by School of Public Policy and Government of Alberta brings together experts to address Canada’s economic barriers and productivity declines I Martha Hall Findlay called on governments and business to work together to find practical ways to address productivity. The various challenges around Canada’s increasingly poor levels of productivity and the threat they […]

Dr. Jennifer Zwicker receives 2024 Killam Award that recognizes outstanding UCalgary researchers Every year, the Killam Awards celebrate outstanding achievements across the University of Calgary and the School of Public Policy’s Dr. Jennifer Zwicker was among those honoured for exceptional contributions in various fields. Focused on social policy and healthcare reform, Dr Zwicker is the director […]

Dear colleagues, I am pleased to share that Martha Hall Findlay has been appointed as the new director of the School of Public Policy (SPP). She will begin her five-year term starting Jan. 8, 2024. Throughout her career, Martha Hall Findlay has been dedicated to shaping public policy for Canadians. Having been a lawyer, senior […]

Dr. Jennifer Zwicker, a trailblazing leader in child disability policy, has been named a recipient of the prestigious Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Award. This honor, presented by Women’s Executive Network (WXN), celebrates extraordinary women who lead with unwavering dedication, reshape their fields, and inspire others to do the same. WXN Owner and CEO, […]

We are thrilled to announce a momentous transformation that marks a new era in our institution’s history. After 15 years of dedication to excellence, we are ready to unveil our fresh identity and vision for the future.Our rebranding is a reflection of our commitment to shaping the leaders of tomorrow, who will navigate the complex […]

The School of Public Policy at the University of Calgary will host Richard H. Pildes, an internationally recognized expert on legal and political issues concerning democracy, on Sept. 26 as part of the 16th James S. Palmer Lecture Series. As traditional political landscapes continue to shift, fissures emerge giving rise to diverse ideologies, movements and […]

A new research report from the Simpson Centre, located at the School of Public Policy, suggests the federal government’s fertilizer-based emission reduction target has a direct impact on Canadian producers. In accord with the Paris Agreement, Canada is among the countries required to submit its nationally determined contribution that sets out a plan highlighting climate […]

Some of the world’s leading experts in information security huddled with students at the University of Calgary for a deep dive this summer into one of the most pressing issues of our time: how to promote democratic resiliency in the face of misinformation spread on digital networks. The Canadian Network on Information and Security (CANIS) […]