SPPA Graduate students launch ground-breaking northern publication
In a bold move, Joshua Gladstone and Sheena Kennedy – both graduate students in the School of Public Policy and Administration at Carleton University – along with Jerald Sabin – a doctoral student in the Department of Political Science at the University of Toronto – have launched Northern Public Affairs, a new print and web ... more
Book Release – Frontiers of Governance
In a new book – Frontiers of Governance. The OECD and Global Public Management Reform (Palgrave, 2012) – Leslie Pal, Chancellor’s Professor in the School of Public Policy and Administration at Carleton University, shows why the study of the OECD is indispensable for an understanding of networked governance. Public sector reform, public management and public ... more
Martha Wiebe wins the Bessie Touzel Award
On April 19 of this year, Martha Wiebe – Instructor at the School of Social Work and BSW Practicum Coordinator – was honoured with the Bessie Touzel Award to celebrate her lifelong achievement in the field of social work as recognized by the Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW). In several provinces and for almost ... more
Diana Majury Wins The Mayor’s City Builder Award
The Mayor’s City Builder Award is a civic honour created to recognize an individual, group or organization that has, through their outstanding volunteerism or exemplary action, demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to making our city a better place today and for the future. This may include life-long service, outstanding acts of kindness, inspiring charitable work, community ... more
Book Release – Codification, Macaulay and the Indian Penal Code
Codification, Macaulay and the Indian Penal Code: The Legacies and Modern Challenges of Criminal Law Reform – Edited by Wing-Cheong Chan, National University of Singapore, Barry Wright, Professor, Department of Law and Legal Studies Carleton University and Stanley Yeo, National University of Singapore – commemorates the one hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the Indian Penal Code – ... more
Book Release – Modern Military Strategy
A new book – titled Modern Military Strategy: An Introduction (Routledge, 2012), Elinor Sloan, Associate Professor of Political Science provides a coherent introduction to post-Cold War and post-9/11 military theory for upper-level students seeking an initial understanding of strategic studies. In the contemporary period there has been significant and growing interest among students about international ... more
Chris Worswick shortlisted for prestigious Donner Prize
Christopher Worswick, Professor in the Department of Economics, co-authored the book :Toward Improving Canada’s Skilled Immigration Policy: An Evaluation Approach” that has been shortlisted for the prestigious Donner Prize. The winner will be announced at an awards ceremony in Toronto on Tuesday, May 1, 2012. The Donner Prize annually rewards excellence and innovation in public ... more
FPA Celebrates Excellence
On Thursday, March 22, 2012, the Faculty of Public Affairs celebrated the best of our faculty at a reception in the scenic new River Building. Awarded annualy, the Staff, Teaching and Research Excellence Awards demonstrate the faculty’s commitment to recognizing the outstanding work of all of our members and to awarding those who stand ... more
Fen Hampson recognized by Embassy Magazine
Fen Hampson, director of NPSIA, has been recognized by Embassy Magazine, Canada’s influential foreign policy newspaper, as one of “The top 80 influencing Canada’s foreign policy” Folllow the link and scroll down to “Academics & policy analysts” to read what they say. Earlier this year, Embassy Magazine spoke to Hzamspon about his co-authored book “Rewiring ... more