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

Monday, May 6, 2024

MPM student Michael DelMastro awarded the J. Carlisle Hanson Award

Congratulations to MPM student Michael DelMastro who has won the J. Carlisle Hanson Award for outstanding achievement in the Riddell Graduate Program in Political Management. DelMastro started his MPM studies in September 2023 with a Master of Science (Physics) and a strong interest in progressive public policy. After completing his courses with... More

Thursday, May 2, 2024

Professor Stephen Azzi Appointed to Historic Sites and Monuments Board

A professor of Political Management, History, and Political Science at Carleton University, Azzi is a founding faculty member of the Riddell Program. He has published extensively on Canadian history, with a focus on politics, ideas, and international relations. His most recent book is the third edition of the Historical Dictionary of Canada... More

Thursday, February 15, 2024

MPM sweater pre-order

The MPM Program is delighted to offer branded quarter zip and hoodie sweaters exclusively to MPM alumni and faculty. This pre-order is for a limited run of sweaters designed by a current MPM student and organized by the Class of 2023-24. Please note that shipping is NOT available and all orders are for pick-up... More

Monday, February 12, 2024

Remembering a pioneer in political management

Jodi White’s career spanned the nexus of public policy, journalism, the private sector, and the nonprofit sector. She was involved at a senior level in six federal elections campaigns, serving as Progressive Conservative national campaign chair in 1997, and was the first woman in Canada to serve as the head of a national election... More

Wednesday, February 7, 2024

New scholarship for MPM students founded by GRIC and PAAC

The Government Relations Institute of Canada (GRIC) and the Public Affairs Association of Canada (PAAC) are pleased to announce the GRIC/PAAC Political Management Scholarship for students of the Clayton H. Riddell Master of Political Management (MPM) Program at Carleton University. This scholarship is valued at $2,000 annually to support a... More

Thursday, January 25, 2024

One week left to apply for funded MPM admissions

The deadline to apply to the MPM program for students seeking scholarship funding is approaching. Remember to submit your full application before Thursday, February 1 to be considered for admission with scholarship funding. All full-time students eligible for admission will be considered for entrance awards. One scholarship is also open to... More

Tuesday, December 12, 2023

MPM Excited to Announce First Lake Solutions Scholarship for Students.

The Clayton H. Riddell Graduate Program in Political Management (MPM) is delighted to announce a new First Lake Solutions Award in Political Management. This scholarship of up to $2,000 per year will be awarded to one or more outstanding graduate students starting or continuing in the MPM program as of the Fall 2024 term... More

Thursday, December 7, 2023

Jaimie Anderson Scholarships will support students to play a constructive role in politics.

The Clayton H. Riddell Graduate Program in Political Management (MPM) is delighted to announce the creation of a new scholarship program, designed to support the studies of graduate students who embrace politics with a spirit of civility. The Jaimie Anderson Scholarships are being established in memory of Jaimie Anderson; a young political staffer... More

Monday, December 4, 2023

MPM Online Application Information Session

The Clayton H. Riddell Graduate Program in Political Management will be offering an application information session via Zoom. Prospective students will be given the opportunity to learn more about the program and ask... More

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