The Alberta Immigrant Impact Awards celebrate the contributions of immigrants across Alberta and this year, the School of Public Policy’s Dr. Siu Ming Kwok is among those to be honoured, recognized for his remarkable contributions through professional and academic excellence.  The awards celebrate the contributions of immigrants in Alberta who have enriched the province in […]

The learning opportunities for the students in the Master of Public Policy (MPP) program at the School of Public Policy at the University of Calgary extend well beyond the lectures and assignments.   The educational experience provides students the opportunity to engage with public policy through direct exposure and engagement with the policy world.    Serena To, […]

Canada’s abundant oil and natural gas are poised to be an economic driver for the country and provide a major advantage for industries across the country, RJ Johnston told a Calgary Chamber event this week. As the country adapts to a new world order with the United States, our largest trading partner, at the forefront […]

This article was originally published in Policy Magazine. The below is a preview of the full article. To see the original article in its entirety, click here.  By Carlo Dade September 22, 2025 Sometimes, what is most interesting in a conversation is what is not said. In the case of the Canada-Mexico summit, that would be […]

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Parti Québécois Leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon praised the School of Public Policy for providing a forum for critical conversations on the state of the Canadian federation as part of his two-day visit to Alberta.  “I love universities for the opportunities to ask questions,” Plamondon said while making his case for Quebec independence. “What we are […]

  We are excited to welcome in our largest ever cohort of students for the 2025-26 Master of Public Policy program at the School of Public Policy! Recently we welcomed the students to the University of Calgary downtown campus for orientation week, which included introductions from the School’s Director, Martha Hall Findlay and Associate Director, […]

  The School of Public Policy is urging the Government of Alberta to reconsider its approach to the new federal Canada Disability Benefit (CDB) and its impact on Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) recipients. A recent policy brief, led by senior research associate Brittany Finlay, was developed through the Disability Policy Research Program […]