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

Monday, November 20, 2023

MPM Alumnus Takes Over as Chief of Staff at Treasury Board in Ontario

Kailey Vokes (MPM class of 2013) was recently named as the Chief of Staff to the Hon. Caroline Mulroney, President of the Treasury Board and Minister of Francophone Affairs, in the Government of Ontario. Kailey was previously the Director of Partnerships at Infrastructure Ontario, Director at StrategyCorp and Director of Policy (Major Projects) in... More

Wednesday, November 8, 2023

MPM Pinning Ceremony 2023

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

MPM Graduate Wins Senate Medal

Congratulations to Dominic Besner who received his MPM degree and a Senate Medal for Outstanding Graduate Work. Dominic entered the program in Fall 2022 after an extensive career in IT and cybersecurity, working both inside and outside of government. “Three things always guided my motivation for joining the MPM program,” he said, “solving... More

Thursday, October 26, 2023

MPM hosts a conversation with Housing Minister Sean Fraser

Calling all Carleton Students with a personal or academic interest in housing issues. Join us for a conversation with the Hon. Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities. "Why we're in a housing crisis and how we end it". Thursday, November 2, 5PM, Atrium, Richcraft... More

Thursday, August 31, 2023

MPM Alumni Taking the Helm in Political Offices

The recent Cabinet shuffle in Ottawa has, as these always do, created waves of change amongst the exempt staff who support ministers. Two graduates of the Masters of Political Management at Carleton have now been named as chiefs of staff to two federal ministers. Savannah DeWolfe (MPM 2017) has been appointed as Chief of... More

Wednesday, July 19, 2023

Carleton President and MPM welcome the Hon. Jill Dunlop to campus

Students and alumni of the MPM program sat down for a roundtable conversation with the Hon. Jill Dunlop, Ontario's Minister of Colleges and Universities, and MPP for Simcoe North.       Carleton President Benoit-Antoine Bacon joined the conversation, highlighting growth and key networks in the MPM program and the broader Carleton... More

Thursday, July 13, 2023

MPM welcomes two new Practitioners in Residence

The Riddell Graduate Program in Political Management is excited to announce the appointment of two Practitioners in Residence for the 2023-24 academic year -- Yaroslav Baran, founder of the Pendulum Group, and Marci Surkes, Strategic Advisor with Compass Rose and Interim Executive Director of the Coalition for a Better Future. The... More

Monday, June 19, 2023

MPM Graduate Wins Senate Medal

A new graduate from the Master of Political Management has been awarded a Senate Medal for Outstanding Graduate Work. Margaret (Maggie) Rodriguez completed her MPM degree part-time while continuing to work at Universities Canada where she is a Senior Government Relations Officer.  The Medal was awarded by the University Senate in recognition of... More

Monday, May 1, 2023

MPM welcomes former Quebec MNA Émilie Foster as an adjunct professor

The Clayton H. Riddell Graduate Program in Political Management is pleased to announce that Dr. Émilie Foster has been appointed as an Adjunct Professor, effective May 1, 2023. “After a busy political career, I wanted to return to academia with the opportunity to mobilize the practical knowledge I have gained from my professional career.... More

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