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On August 23^rd 2016, the House of Common’s Special Committee on Electoral Reform heard from a panel of three experts, among them our very own Master of Public Service and University of Waterloo professor Emmett MacFarlane!  We are very proud to say that professor MacFarlane’s work has been issued in the International Political Science Review (IPSR) as well as other public administration publications in recent years.  Drawing evidence from accrued political science knowledge, he has and continues to advise the Canadian government on reform processes for the senate, and on

As published on the C.D. Howe Institute's website, William Robson, President and CEO of the C.D.

Earlier this year, Carly Gasparini, MPS Class of 2012, transitioned into the role of General Manager with the Brandon Neighbourhood Renewal Corporation (BNRC). In her Q&A with Lanny Stewart, Carly discusses the important work of the BNRC and her current role in the organization.

Below is an excerpt of her interview featured in the Westman Journal:     

The Globe and Mail news article, "Ontario unveils more red tape with its 'Byzantine beer-selling regime'", cites the research of MPS Director, Anindya Sen. Published yesterday, the article argues that the provincial government's so-called "revolutionary" changes to allow alcohol sales in grocery stores falls grossly short at meeting a "golden opportunity".   

The MPS program hosted its very first Holiday Party this year, in two locations –Ottawa and Toronto.

Congratulations to Sheila McConnell for receiving this year’s Arts Service Award! This award recognizes staff, faculty, and students for an “exceptional level of commitment” and an “impact that goes substantially beyond the usual standard of excellent client services”.

​With over 100 alumni and current students in attendance, the MPS Fall Mixer was an excellent opportunity for current students to engage with others in the MPS community and learn more about what is in store for them after their academic terms. The annual event took place at the University of Toronto’s Hart House, where students and alumni networked and enjoyed a fun evening among friends, both new and old.  

John Milloy – former Ontario cabinet minister and member of provincial parliament for Kitchener Centre – has accepted a position as lecturer for the Master of Public Service (MPS) program.

The Master of Public Service program extends a warm welcome to Anindya Sen, who now officially joins MPS as Director. Professor Sen’s directorship of the program officially began on July 1, 2015. He is no stranger to MPS though, having been with the program since its very inception.

MPS Alumnus Ian Chesney is this year’s recipient of the Master of Public Service Excellence Award for having the highest overall average in his graduating class.

The news was officially announced at this year’s MPS Pre-Convocation Reception for the graduating Class of 2015.