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Monday, November 24, 2025

MPM Alumna, Doris Mah, Accepts Burnaby’s Apology for Historic Discrimination Against Chinese Canadians 

Stand With Asians Coalition (SWAC) Announces Co-Founder Doris Mah Accepts Burnaby’s Apology for Historic Discrimination Against Chinese Canadians   Stand With Asians Coalition (SWAC) co-founder, Doris Mah, accepts the City of Burnaby’s Official Apology for its historic discrimination against people of Chinese descent. Mah and Stand With... More

Tuesday, November 11, 2025

MPM ‘16 graduate, Hunter Doubt, takes the helm on Canadian GR & Public Policy for Canada’s leading AI firm Cohere

When the Government of Canada signed an MOU with Canadian multinational AI company Cohere Inc. in mid-August, news of the agreement sparked a wave of conversations and speculation throughout the nation’s capital related to how it would work and who would be at the table to bring the agreement to life. As the government’s... More

Tuesday, October 14, 2025

Statecraft: Canadian Prime Ministers and Their Cabinets

We are thrilled to share the launch of Statecraft, co-edited by Stephen Azzi, a core faculty member in Carleton’s Master of Political Management (MPM) program, and Patrice Dutil. This compelling new book dives into the art and practice of political leadership in Canada. It also features insightful chapters from fellow MPM faculty Jeni... More

Thursday, September 25, 2025

Hill-Tested and MPM-Trained: Savannah DeWolfe’s Insider Story on Leadership at the Heart of Parliament

Savannah DeWolfe, a distinguished graduate of the Master of Political Management (MPM) program, shares insights into the demanding realities of serving as a cabinet chief of staff in her recent Hill Times interview, reflecting on how the MPM community empowered her to embrace leadership in federal politics. Her story highlights the program's... More

Monday, September 22, 2025

Political Book Launch Announcements

Politique inc. La démocratie et les médias à l'ère du marketing by MPM Program Fellow Émilie Foster, examines the impact of political marketing on today’s democratic malaise, questioning what happens when politics is treated like a commercial product. Drawing on opinion polls and journalist interviews, the author highlights the tensions... More

Thursday, September 18, 2025

Life Lessons for Staffers at the Start of a New Sitting

The Hill Times article “Life lessons for staffers at the start of a new sitting” by Marci Surkes, Program Fellow for the MPM program, offers practical advice and meaningful insights for staffers facing a new parliamentary sitting. Drawing on her deep experience from fifteen years on Parliament Hill and her mentorship role in political... More

Monday, September 8, 2025

Laura Kurkimaki Weighs in on Poilievre’s Future in Carleton Riding

Pierre Poilievre may have solid roots in Alberta, but his political future in Ontario’s Carleton riding is far from certain. Speculation swirls over whether the Conservative leader will return to reclaim his longtime seat or shift his focus westward. The Hill Times article Bound to Alberta? highlights the perspective of MPM alumna Laura... More

Thursday, September 4, 2025

MPM Welcomes Cohort 15

The Clayton H. Riddell Graduate Program in Political Management officially welcomed its 15th cohort! Together with our incredible faculty, fellows, alumni, and friends of the program, we celebrated the arrival of 26 outstanding new graduate students. From rich dialogue to impactful relationships, the evening was a powerful reminder of what makes... More

Thursday, June 26, 2025

Spotlight on New Faces in Political Management

The Clayton H. Riddell Graduate Program in Political Management is proud to welcome a distinguished group of new contributors to our program. As we prepare to greet an incoming cohort of students, we are energized by the breadth of experience and diverse perspectives these individuals bring. Their expertise will enrich our curriculum and offer... More

Thursday, April 24, 2025

Strengthening Canada’s Commercial Diplomacy

Canada stands at a critical crossroads as global trade becomes increasingly protectionist and unpredictable, especially in light of President Trump’s renewed protectionist agenda and the paralysis of the World Trade Organization. The article “Strengthening Canada’s Commercial Diplomacy: An Urgent Mandate for the Next Government” argues... More

Wednesday, April 2, 2025

Greg McClinchey receives the King Charles III Coronation Medal

  We are proud to acknowledge that Greg McClinchey, an esteemed alumnus of the Master of Political Management program has been honored with the King Charles III Coronation Medal. This prestigious award commemorates the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III as King of Canada and recognizes individuals who have made significant... More

Monday, March 31, 2025

Canadian Identity and Trump

MPM Alumna, Oksana Kishchuk, Director of Strategy and Insights at Abacus Data, has been watching opinions about Canadian identity and pride changing almost in real time. Ms. Kishchuk included questions around Canadian identity in Abacus’s regular bi-weekly poll two weeks ago, at which time 80 per cent of people agreed with the statement, “I... More

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