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Carleton’s Faculty of Public Affairs is the only faculty dedicated to public affairs in Canada. Our award-winning researchers, instructors and students are working collectively to study and address the challenges facing our society today.

In 2023, FPA is inviting the community to take part in our strategic planning process, A Path Forward. Please take a moment to share your vision for the future of FPA.

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March 24, 2023

Alex Wilner Recipient of a Faculty Graduate Mentoring Award

On March 21, 2023, six faculty members were presented with a Faculty Graduate Mentoring Award (FGMA). These awards recognize faculty who render exceptional service to graduate students as supervisors and... More

March 22, 2023

Five FPA Members Receive 2023 Carleton University Achievement Awards

Administered by the Office of the Provost and Vice-President (Academic) and the Office of the Vice-President (Research and International), the Carleton University Achievement Awards were established to recognize outstanding achievements in teaching... More

March 17, 2023

A Climate Change Time Capsule: Elizabeth May to Speak at Carleton

Member of Parliament Elizabeth May, the Green Party of Canada’s long-time leader and a lifelong environmental advocate, will deliver the Faculty of Public Affairs’ Bell Lecture at 7 p.m. on... More

March 1, 2023

Launch: FPA – A Path Forward

“Effective strategic plans provide a focus, a sense of purpose.” – Dean Brenda O’Neill On February 27, the Faculty of Public Affairs launched its strategic planning process, FPA - A Path... More

FPA Events

Mar 28 2023 Kesterton Lecture: The Truth We Need for the World We Want

Mar

28

6:00 pm

8:00 pm

2023 Kesterton Lecture: The Truth We Need for the World We Want

Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre, 355 Cooper St., in downtown Ottawa, Doors open at 5:30pm

Mar 30 POSTPONED: 2023 Bell Lecture: Elizabeth May, MP

Mar

30

7:00 pm

8:30 pm

POSTPONED: 2023 Bell Lecture: Elizabeth May, MP

Apr 4 From Campus to Career: Bridging the Gap with Workplace Etiquette

Apr

4

1:30 pm

3:30 pm

From Campus to Career: Bridging the Gap with Workplace Etiquette

Apr 27 Author Meets Readers – Food Matters: Matter, Meaning, and Movement

Apr

27

5:30 pm

7:00 pm

Author Meets Readers – Food Matters: Matter, Meaning, and Movement

Irene's Pub Restaurant at 885 Bank St, Ottawa, ON K1S 3W4