Professor Thomas Klassen co-authors report on improving the governance of employment and training policy in Canada

A new report co-authored by a York University researcher says the federal and provincial governments are not doing a good job helping the unemployed find work, despite spending billions of dollars each year on employment training and programs.   The report says Canada’s system isn’t optimized to assist the unemployed – and underemployed – in finding meaningful work […]

Professor Radha Persaud to examine role of lieutenant-governor of Quebec

Recently awarded a two-year research grant from the Quebec government under the Research Support Program on Intergovernmental Affairs & Quebec Identity, Glendon political science Professor Radha Persaud will examine the role of the lieutenant-governor of Quebec to determine if it is regarded as a head of state or a political impediment. “My intention is to […]

The School of Public Policy & Administration celebrates its public service partners

Over the past 25 years, students in the practicum and internship program of the School of Public Policy & Administration (PPA), in York's Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies, have worked in almost every ministry of the Ontario government, in municipal governments across southern Ontario and in a variety of broader public sector agencies, boards […]