Faculty of Public and Global Affairs
Calling all future leaders
The Faculty of Public and Global Affairs’ select group of 12 academic programs are unique in Canada, attracting future leaders who go on to work at the highest levels of government, diplomacy, journalism, economics, and much more. Our students learn from experts in their field and have the chance to pursue job placements within national and international organizations, as well as study abroad. With 80 specialized degree programs and a rich selection of 800 courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, there’s a path here for every passionate student eager to make a difference on a global scale.
How will you lead, connect, transform?
Under the Radar: Canada’s Ties to Eastern Europe During the Cold War
Andrea Chandler’s research explores Canada’s Cold War relations with Soviet-aligned Eastern European nations, examining how smaller states on both sides of the Iron Curtain navigated global power struggles and Canada’s evolving role.
In the Spotlight
2025 Bell Lecture With the Hon. Lisa Raitt
Join us for an insightful evening as Ms. Raitt discusses “Canada at a Crossroads: Navigating an Uncertain Future.”
Our Research
Collaborating across diverse schools, institutes, and departments, FPGA fosters innovative research and insights at the intersections of politics, policy, and public life.
Our Strategic Plan
This strategic plan provides a vision of where the Faculty of Public and Global Affairs will be in five years’ time and outlines a set of goals designed to get us there.
Our Events
Discover our events from across the Faculty of Public and Global Affairs.
FPGA News
What’s happening in the Faculty of Public and Global Affairs
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Canada Research Chair Remi Yergeau Considers Transness and Disability
Throughout their career, M. Remi Yergeau has drawn on their own experience as a transgender autistic scholar to study the…
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Carleton’s All-Female Team Scores Gold in MLSE Case Competition
Three Carleton University students—Itoro Umanah (Bachelor of Communications and Media Studies), Lauren Tham (Bachelor of Public Affairs and Policy Management),…
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FPGA In the News | Feb 25
Trump’s Threats Against Canada Upend Conservative’s PlaybookThe New York TimesJonathan Malloy, Political Science Do Trade Deficits Matter? How Economists Think…
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EDID on University Campuses: Under Attack or Empowered?
Amid evolving challenges in higher education, reaffirming our commitment to fostering inclusive and equitable institutions is more important than ever.…
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