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School of Public Policy & Administration professor interviewed by CBC about Mark Carney’s investment portfolio

Posted on 21 July 2025

Professor Ian Stedman, an associate professor in the School of Public Policy & Administration, appeared on a recent episode of CBC’s Power & Politics to discuss Prime Minister Mark Carney’s investment portfolio, which includes 103 entities currently under a conflict of interest screen. In conversation with host Catherine Cullen, Stedman explored how this unprecedented situation might be […]

Professor James Simeon contributes new research articles to Frontiers journal

Posted on 17 July 2025

James Simeon, professor in the School of Public Policy & Administration, has written and co-edited new articles for the journal Frontiers as part of the research topic, “War and Asylum.” The articles include Editorial: War and asylum (with Simeon co-editing with Professor Sorpong Peou from Toronto Metropolitan University) and The use and abuse of forced […]

Two Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies professors appointed as York Research Chairs

Posted on 19 June 2025

The 12th cohort of research chairs have been appointed at York by the Office of the Vice-President Research & Innovation. York Research Chairs represent a diverse range of disciplines and are appointed for a five-year term designed to foster a robust research culture. They receive research funding, contribute to new and innovative projects, and gain […]

School of Public Policy & Administration professor writes article on Prime Minister Mark Carney’s visit to Washington in The Conversation

Posted on 7 May 2025

Thomas Klassen, Professor in the School of Public Policy & Administration at York University, has written an article for The Conversation about Prime Minister Mark Carney’s first visit to Washington following the recent election. He discusses the possible missteps the Liberal party could make in the coming weeks and the challenges Carney will face in our current […]

Peter Constantinou and Muhammad Wajahat Faizan receive King Charles III Coronation Medal for public sector contributions

Posted on 4 April 2025

Over 20 York University community members, and five LA&PS community members, have been honoured with a King Charles III Coronation Medal. The medal recognizes outstanding contributions to public service and society in the areas of education, research, public policy and social advocacy. Peter Constantinou, associate professor in the School of Public Policy & Administration, was […]

SPPA Presents its 7th Annual Municipalities of the Future Symposium

Posted on 20 March 2025

Technology and Talent: the underpinnings for the public service of the future Save the Date: Wednesday March 26, 2025 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Markham Campus, York University Keynote Address : “Urban vs Rural Reset: A Post-Pandemic Look Beyond Big Cities” by Dr. Marcia Wallace, Chief Administrative Officer at The Corporation of the County […]

School of Public Policy & Administration Professor discusses his experience on becoming a student again in article for The Globe and Mail

Posted on 10 February 2025

Thomas Klassen, Professor in the School of Public Policy & Administration at York University, has written an article for The Globe and Mail about returning to university as a mature part-time student at the University of Toronto. He talks about the experience of being a student again, and how he has gained a greater understanding of, […]