On behalf of The School of Public Policy, I offer sincerest condolences to the family of former Premier Jim Prentice. The School counts Jim as one of our early and ardent supporters. Mr. Prentice was a principled and honourable man in business and politics who was held in high regard by allies and opponents alike. […]
Calgary has a network of 151 volunteer-run, non-profit community associations (CAs). They provide programs and amenities to neighbourhoods and are considered an integral part of the city’s fabric. These CAs need clearly defined roles as they work to deliver programs and services, and advocate on local planning issues…
It’s not uncommon for corporate senior managers in Canada to receive stock options as part of their overall compensation. When stock options are granted, they must be reported in corporate annual information circulars. But are stock options always reported? According to a new report by author Prof. Lindsay Tedds, published by The School of Public […]
Calgary has a network of 151 volunteer-run, non-profit community associations (CAs). They provide programs and amenities to neighbourhoods and are considered an integral part of the city’s fabric. These CAs need clearly defined roles as they work to deliver programs and services, and advocate on local planning issues…
There are 151 community associations currently operating in Calgary, but they risk sliding into irrelevance if their roles don’t get updated and more clearly defined, according to a research paper. As the city prepares to undertake a major review of the role played by community associations (CAs) in community representation, scholars at the University of […]
Source: CBC
It’s not uncommon for corporate senior managers in Canada to receive stock options as part of their overall compensation. When stock options are granted, they must be reported in corporate annual information circulars. But are stock options always reported? According to a new report by author Prof. Lindsay Tedds, published by The School of Public […]
Calgary – A considerable momentum has developed around the perceived need for a national affordable housing strategy. The issue is almost always about average families being increasingly unable to afford a detached home. But for those families with incomes well below average, a housing crisis means something very different. It means the danger that they […]
Calgary’s housing climate for low-income earners is a “disaster,” says the author of a new report looking at housing affordability across Canada. The University of Calgary’s School of Public Policy released the report Wednesday that examined data from Canada’s nine largest cities over 24 years (1990 to 2014), and found Calgary is the worst place […]
Source: Calgary Herald
The School of Public policy started the school year off right, with a welcome reception for the Master of Public Policy class of 2017, on Aug 30th. We would like to formally thank all who attended, with special acknowledgment to the Honorable Rona Ambrose, MP and interim leader of the PC Party, Geoffrey A. Cumming, […]