Monday, January 20, 2020

Carleton/Facebook Canadian Election Integrity Project

The Clayton H. Riddell Graduate Program in Political Management at Carleton University is pleased to announce a one-year Canadian Election Integrity Project with Facebook. As part of this project, Kevin Chan, head of public policy at Facebook Canada, has been appointed as a Visiting Scholar in Election Integrity at the university. Through a series... More

Monday, November 11, 2019

Fall Convocation: Lawyer Sharpens Political Focus

This story was originally published by the Carleton Newsroom on Wednesday, November 6, 2019. By Suzanne Bowness Tessa Seager had been a practicing lawyer for a couple of years, but she had her eye on something more. ”I’m much more interested in the big picture and politics is about as big a picture as... More

Friday, September 27, 2019

FPA Researchers Recognized With SSHRC Insight Grants

This story was originally published on the Faculty of Public Affairs website on Friday, September 20, 2019. Seven Faculty of Public Affairs researchers have been awarded Insight Grants by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council. According to SSHRC, the Insight Grant “enables scholars to address complex issues pertaining to... More

Tuesday, June 18, 2019

McMillan and Baran Appointed to Fellowships at Carleton

The Clayton H. Riddell Graduate Program in Political Management is pleased to announce the appointment of two new fellows for three-year terms. Each of the fellows brings extensive practical political experience to the program. Christine McMillan is partner at Crestview Strategy, a national government relations firm. Previously, she spent eleven... More

Wednesday, May 8, 2019

Identity Politics: Ali Velshi Shares Insights

This story was originally published by Carleton Newsroom on Tuesday, May 7, 2019. By Tyrone Burke Photos by James Park Politics has been called the art of compromise, but it has become a zero sum game. Or at least it has for some culture warriors. In his lecture, The Weaponization of Culture: The Rise of Identity... More

Monday, December 10, 2018

Geller Appointed Communications Director for Israeli Embassy

Lorne Geller, MPM/17, has been hired as Director of Communications at the Embassy of Israel in Canada, where he will co-manage the public diplomacy unit, manage the brand of the State of Israel in Canada, and oversee digital media, crisis communications, media relations, and all other communications products. Previously, Lorne was an... More

Tuesday, November 13, 2018

Kurkimaki Appointed Director of Government Relations at HEXO Corp.

Laura Kurkimaki, MPM/12, has been appointed director of government relations at HEXO Corp. HEXO is a recreational cannabis company that trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange. Its subsidiary, Hydropothecary, is a medical cannabis company that received its licence in 2013. Laura graduated from Carleton with her MPM in 2012, making her a member of... More

Monday, October 15, 2018

DeSouza Appointed Vecima’s Head of Corporate Communications

Anne-Marie DeSouza, MPM/16, is the new head of corporate communications for Vecima Networks, a mid-cap Canadian telecommunications company trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange. In this position, Anne-Marie manages all external communications from Vecima's corporate office, including those dealing with investor relations. Anne-Marie came to the... More

Wednesday, September 19, 2018

Gouin Appointed Executive Director of Child Welfare League

MPM alumna Rachel Gouin (MPM/17) has been appointed Executive Director of the Child Welfare League of Canada, where she’ll defend the rights of young people and strengthen the capacity of communities to meet their needs. Prior to this appointment, she was Director of Research and Public Policy with Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada,... More

Friday, August 24, 2018

Political Experts Appointed to Fellowships at Carleton

The Clayton H. Riddell Graduate Program in Political Management is pleased to announce the appointment of four new fellows for three-year terms. Each of the new fellows brings extensive practical political experience to the program. Melissa Bruno is national director of the New Democratic Party of Canada. She has worked in the office of... More

Tuesday, July 31, 2018

Vokes Appointed Senior Policy Advisor to Ontario’s Finance Minister

Kailey Vokes, MPM/13, has been appointed Senior Policy Advisor to Ontario's Finance Minister, Vic Fedeli. In this role, Kailey ensures that policy development is consistent with the government's mandate and identifies policy areas that the Minister can advance on behalf of the government. Some of the files she is responsible for include gaming... More

Thursday, June 7, 2018

Drigola to Head Advocacy at Impact Public Affairs

Alla Drigola, MPM/15, has been appointed Director of Advocacy and Digital Engagement at Impact Public Affairs, where she will be working with clients to advance their issues with Canada’s decision makers on Parliament Hill and in the digital space. After graduating from the MPM program, Drigola was part of the digital communications team at... More

Monday, April 30, 2018

Contract Instructor Opportunities

Please click on the following link for a full list of contract instructor opportunities available in Political Management for the upcoming academic year: CI Opportunities Fall/ Winter... More

Saturday, April 21, 2018

MPM Professor, Jennifer Robson, on ‘Micro-Data’

MPM Associate Professor, Jennifer Robson, talks to CBC Radio about "How 'micro-data' are being used to influence Canadian voters, and how that's changing our... More

Monday, April 16, 2018

Douglas Joins the Chamber of Marine Commerce

Sarah Douglas, MPM/14, has been appointed Senior Director of Government and Stakeholder Relations for the Chamber of Marine Commerce. Ms. Douglas was most recently Director, Government Affairs for Innovative Medicines Canada (formerly R&D), breaking down complex regulatory, international trade and intellectual property law concerns into easy... More

Tuesday, April 10, 2018

Carleton Appoints Rachel Curran as Practitioner-in-Residence

The Clayton H. Riddell Graduate Program in Political Management at Carleton University is delighted to announce the appointment of Rachel Curran as practitioner-in-residence for the 2018–19 academic year. Ms. Curran is senior associate with Harper and Associates and a regular panellist on the CBC News Network program Power and Politics. She... More

Friday, January 26, 2018

Riddell Forum 2018: Canada’s Immigration Policy in an Era of Political Polarization

On January 23, 2018, the Clayton H. Riddell Graduate Program in Political Management sponsored the 2018 Riddell Forum. The event which was titled, "Canada’s Immigration Policy in an Era of Political Polarization", featured a panel discussion with a group of leading experts in the field. Jennifer Ditchburn, editor-in-chief of Policy Options... More

Monday, November 27, 2017

Prabhu Joins Hill + Knowlton

Alumnus Vivek Prabhu has joined Hill + Knowlton Strategies as a senior consultant in the Toronto office, where he will deal primarily with Queen's Park. After graduating from the Political Management program in 2014, Prabhu worked in the office of Prime Minister Stephen Harper, first as a communications assistant and then as special assistant... More

Tuesday, October 3, 2017

Kroeger College Students Take North American Debating Championship

Matthew Gallagher and Connor Ahluwalia won the North American Universities Debating Championship (NAUDC) last weekend in Geneva, N.Y., defeating teams from Harvard, Yale and Stanford to take the trophy. Hosted by Hobart and William Smith Colleges, Carleton was the only Canadian team to advance to the elimination rounds and won the quarter- and... More

Tuesday, September 12, 2017

Jennifer Ditchburn and Marci Surkes Appointed to Carleton Fellowships

The Clayton H. Riddell Graduate Program in Political Management at Carleton University is pleased to announce the appointment of Jennifer Ditchburn and Marci Surkes as program fellows for three-year terms. Jennifer Ditchburn is the editor-in-chief of Policy Options, the award-winning magazine of the Institute for Research on Public Policy. A... More

Thursday, August 31, 2017

MPM Alumnus Appointed Executive Director of BC Liberal Party

Alumnus Emile Scheffel, MPM/13, has been appointed executive director of the BC Liberal Party. After completing his Master of Political Management at Carleton, Scheffel returned home to British Columbia, where he has served in a variety of positions: economic development officer for the village of Burns Lake, communications coordinator for the... More

Monday, June 12, 2017

Political Management Grads Enjoy Carleton’s Capital Advantage

There are many advantages to studying in Canada’s capital: the proximity to federal government departments, political offices, non-governmental organization headquarters, and embassies. But MPM student Emma Kristensen may have landed the best gig of them all: working in the Prime Minister’s Office for the summer. “I was selected for an... More

Thursday, June 1, 2017

William Stairs Appointed Practitioner-in-Residence

The Clayton H. Riddell Graduate Program in Political Management at Carleton University is pleased to announce the appointment of William Stairs as practitioner-in-residence for the 2017–18 academic year. The former CEO of Delta Media, Stairs spent two decades working in federal politics. He served as director of communications for two federal... More

Monday, May 29, 2017

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT GRADS GOING PLACES

What does it mean to be an Political Management graduate? Take a look at this recent... More

Thursday, May 18, 2017

Riddell Inducted into Business Hall of Fame

Clayton H. Riddell had been inducted into the Canadian Business Hall of Fame in recognition of his contributions to Canada's economy and society. Riddell is founder of Paramount Resources Inc., an independent Canadian energy company, and is a generous philanthropist. His donation to Carleton University led to the creation of the Clayton H. Riddell... More

Tuesday, May 16, 2017

Hartrick Appointed Deputy Chief of Staff for BC Greens

MPM alumnus Taylor Hartrick has been appointed deputy chief of staff for the BC Green caucus. Hartrick served as director of the party's recent general election campaign, helping propel the Greens from one to three seats in the legislature, where the party now holds the balance of... More

Friday, May 12, 2017

McClinchey to be Municipal CAO

MPM alumnus Greg McClinchey has accepted a position as chief administrative officer for the Southern Ontario municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc. Previously, McClinchey had worked for two decades on Parliament Hill, most recently as chief of staff to Member of Parliament Judy Sgro. In 2016, the Hill Times newspaper named McClinchey the most... More

Monday, May 8, 2017

Professor Robson Wins Award!

Jennifer Robson, professor in the Political Management program, has won the Faculty of Public Affairs Public Commentary Excellence Award,  given to an active public intellectual who shares her expertise with communities beyond the university and makes a significant contribution in the broad public sphere. Professor Robson contributes to a... More

Wednesday, March 15, 2017

Jennifer Robson on Overhaul of Parental Leave Benefits

MPM Associate Professor, jennifer Robson, speaks to CTV news: "Liberals should consider overhaul of parental leave benefits:... More

Wednesday, May 4, 2016

MPM Welcomes a new Practitioner-in-Residence for the 2016-17 Academic Year!

Rob Silver, founding partner of Crestview Strategies and well-known political pundit, has been appointed as the Political Management Practitioner in Residence for the 2016-17 academic... More

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