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

Friday, March 21, 2025

Sergio Marchi Discusses Carney, Trump, and Canada’s Coming Federal Election

In a new article for Open Canada, long-time friend and former Practitioner-in-Residence of the Master of Political Management program, Sergio Marchi discusses the upcoming Canadian federal election and how it will be dominated by one issue: Donald Trump. With Trump's recent threats and actions against Canada, the election will be a plebiscite on... More

Thursday, February 20, 2025

Coalition For a Better Future Carleton Campus Tour

February 5th, The Coalition for a Better Future and the Clayton H. Riddell Graduate Program in Political Management hosted an event to discuss Canada's economic performance against the 21 metrics in the Coalition's scorecard. The event highlighted the need to make difficult decisions to drive change and improve Canada's future. Read the full... More

Friday, February 7, 2025

Sergio Marchi Delves into Trump’s “America Only” Policy

As Trump's "America Only" policy continues to disrupt global norms and institutions, is it time for Canada to reimagine its global alliances? Friend of the MPM program, the Hon. Sergio Marchi, argues that we must pivot to develop new global groups with trusted friends to protect our shared interests. Explore the critical questions surrounding... More

Tuesday, February 4, 2025

In the Polls: Liberal Leadership Race

iPolitics just released the latest Liberal Leadership race polling results from Alex Kohut, MPM alumni and former pollster in Justin Trudeau's office. The poll has revealed that Liberal voters in Canada are open to the idea of a new party leader forming a cross-partisan cabinet to address the looming tariff threat. Read the article... More

Friday, January 24, 2025

Rooted: Chinese Canadian Stories in Burnaby

The Stand With Asians Coalition (SWAC), co-founded by Doris Wai Ki Mah, an alumna of the MPM class 2022, was featured in the first edition of Rooted: Chinese Canadian Stories in Burnaby. Chinese Canadians have been part of Burnaby for over a century, contributing significantly to the community in various sectors including business, technology,... More

Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Laurent Carbonneau Publishes Book: At The Trough

We are delighted to announce the upcoming release of At The Trough: The Rise and Rise of Canada's Corporate Welfare Bums, a compelling work by MPM program alumnus Laurent Carbonneau. In this incisive analysis, Carbonneau delves into Canada's historical and ongoing reliance on corporate subsidies, exposing how successive governments have favored... More

Tuesday, January 14, 2025

David Coletto on CBC Front Burner

January 13th, on CBC Front Burner, Carleton alumnus, MPM Instructor, and polling expert David Coletto, reveals the daunting challenges facing potential Liberal leadership candidates like Chrystia Freeland and Mark Carney. With Canadians feeling largely relieved by Justin Trudeau's resignation, the new leader faces an almost insurmountable task:... More

Friday, January 10, 2025

Federal Parties Must Resurrect Their Succession Planning for Prime Ministers

Stephen Azzi, a professor of political management, wrote a compelling article for The Globe and Mail titled "Federal parties must resurrect their succession planning for Prime Ministers." In his piece, Azzi argues that Canadian political parties have neglected the critical task of succession planning, which can have serious consequences for the... More

Thursday, January 9, 2025

Lessons from a Messy Leadership Exit

This article appeared in Open Canada, January 8, 2025 Lessons from a Messy Leadership Exit The political adventure Canadians are living through right now is an instructive case for how not to plan a transition of leadership. By Sergio Marchi, MPM Practitioner-in-Resident 2020-2021. Over the last year and a half, the nation has grown... More

Monday, December 9, 2024

What Studying Political Management Taught Me

Recent graduate, Kimberley Meijer, reflects on her time as a Master of Political Management student as she moves forward with her career.  Her heartfelt reflection captures the essence of personal growth, community, and the power of non-partisan collaboration in today's polarized world. Here are a few highlights: Personal Insights: Kimberley... More

Tuesday, November 26, 2024

Reflecting on Protecting Democracy in the Modern Age

Last week, Carleton University hosted a panel discussion titled "Protecting Democracy in the Modern Age," organized by the Clayton H. Riddell Graduate Program in Political Management in collaboration with the DCL Foundation.  The event took place at Richcraft Hall, drawing an engaged audience eager to explore the pressing challenges facing modern... More

Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Celebrating the MPM Class of 2024

On November 8th, the Senate of Canada buzzed with excitement as the Clayton H. Riddell Graduate Program in Political Management celebrated its impressive 2024 graduating cohort! With 29 graduates stepping into the spotlight, the evening was a grand affair filled with networking, nostalgia, and ambitious discussions about future endeavors. Friends,... More

Thursday, October 31, 2024

Ramping up to Protecting Democracy in the Modern Age

As November fast approaches, the MPM program, in partnership with the DCL Foundation Lecture Series, is a buzz with the upcoming Protecting Democracy in the Modern Age event. We've caught the attention of the The Hill Times.  Check out the October 30th Heard On the Hill to see why you should join us November 20th.... More

Thursday, October 3, 2024

SAVE THE DATE: Protecting Democracy in the Modern Age

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Monday, August 26, 2024

Spotlight on the New Faces of MPM

The 2024–2025 academic year is fast approaching, and the Clayton H. Riddell Graduate Program in Political Management is thrilled to announce the addition of new contributors to our esteemed program.  As we prepare to welcome a fresh cohort of students, we are excited about the diverse perspectives and expertise that these new contributors will... More

Wednesday, June 19, 2024

Skills, values, and ethics: where is political staffing work headed?

This article appeared in The Hill Times, June 19, 2024. Skills, values, and ethics: where is political staffing work headed? Canadian politics and the wider world are undergoing several important shifts that will impact how and why we all do our work, and staffers can’t do their jobs now without several forms of technology.... More

Thursday, June 6, 2024

Conversations on Teaching and Learning in Applied Politics

Earlier this Spring, MPM played host to educators and academics from several universities for a conversation on teaching and learning in applied politics. Chaired by Alex Marland (Acadia University), the event was an opportunity to share information and explore avenues for further collaboration between educators and institutions.  A copy of the... More

Wednesday, May 22, 2024

MPM’s Kyla Ronellenfistch on Recent Data Trends

Kyla Ronellenfitsch, an Instructor in the MPM program and graduate (MPM 2014) has new data on the attributes that Canadian voters most associate with each Justin Trudeau and Pierre Poilievre. While she finds that Poilievre’s top attribute is far more positive (“smart”) than the current PM’s (“poor judgment”), both leaders face... More

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