School of Public Policy gives Canadian authors a platform to discuss critical issues

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Supporting Canadian authors writing books that address complex challenges in public policy and governance is one way the School of Public Policy helps informs Canadians on critical issues.

The School of Public Policy hosted a book launch in a forum learning event on Wednesday, Oct. 29 with authors Kevin Lynch and James Mitchell for their book, A New Blueprint for Government: Reshaping Power, the PMO, and the Public Service.

Reflecting on their combined 50 years of experience in high level roles in the public service, Lynch and James shared their insights for what the government needs to do to meet the challenges Canadians face domestically (a productivity crisis, a cost-of-living crisis, and an aging population) as well as internationally (tariffs, threats to sovereignty, and more).

Similarly, Tony Keller, an award-winning columnist at The Globe and Mail, shared insights from his book, Borderline Chaos: How Canada Got Immigration Right, and Then Wrong for the McGill Max Bell Lecture series on Tuesday, Oct. 28 at Calgary’s National Music Centre. Keller delved into the how Canada’s unique immigration policy in the 1960s has informed our national identity, the evolution of this policy and the issues created by the current system.

Following the lecture, Martha Hall Findlay hosted an interactive fireside chat with Keller for a more in-depth discussion into the policy challenges and opportunities for the future of Canadian Immigration.

Findlay emphasizes the value of these kinds of interactive learning opportunities for students, academics, and the public.

“These discussions encourage students and researchers to critically engage with the complex issues facing policymakers today,” says Findlay. “We aim to facilitate more opportunities for collaborative discourse focused on policy and its role in shaping Canada’s future.”

Learn more about Keller’s book, Borderline Chaos: How Canada Got Immigration Right, and Then Wrong.

Learn more about Lynch and James book, A New Blueprint for Government: Reshaping Power, the PMO, and the Public Service.