Max Bell School of Public Policy - Media Releases

Increased scholarships for Canadian applicants beginning in 2025

91�� — Tue, 01 Oct 2024 17:45:41 +0000

In continuing our commitment to providing a high-quality and intensive Master of Public Policy program and in recognition of an ever-increasing cost of living, the Max Bell School will be increasing our entrance scholarships to $15,000 each for eligible Canadian applicants (citizens and permanent residents) beginning in fall 2025. These scholarships are based on merit, and all applicants will be considered automatically unless otherwise specified. The funding will be awarded to accepted students during their year attending the MPP program.

Fostering Sustainable ESG Practices | Event Recap

91�� — Wed, 01 May 2024 17:01:53 +0000

April 30, 2024 | A large part of implementing good public policy is understanding the effects on various sectors. With a focus on fostering dialogue and collaboration, this event on environmental, social, and governance measures explored effective strategies, identified challenges, and highlighted opportunities for enhancing sustainability efforts across industries. The event brought together prominent leaders from academia, private industry, and the public sector to discuss and exchange insights on developing and implementing robust sustainability practices within organizations.

Heather DeSantis, IRCC speaks to MPPs

91�� — Wed, 17 Apr 2024 18:17:44 +0000

On Monday, April 15, Heather DeSantis, Director General of International Affairs at Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada spoke to the students at the Max Bell School of Public Policy. The students appreciated her career advice on getting into the public service, especially her journey from studying Canadian studies to a career in security and foreign policy. She also provided insights on the federal government’s interactions with provincial and international governments, such as the negotiations that occurred to expand the new Safe Third Country Agreement.

Core faculty Pearl Eliadis receives 2024 MAA Distinguished Service Award

91�� — Tue, 16 Apr 2024 16:12:28 +0000

Each year, the 91�� Alumni Association (MAA) recognizes alumni, friends, students, faculty, and staff whose commitment has significantly impacted alumni life, the University, and/or the community. The honorees stand out for their impressive contributions and achievements in service to 91��, the MAA, and their respective communities.

Youth Assembly Report on Digital Rights and Safety

91�� — Tue, 14 Nov 2023 17:09:08 +0000

In June 2023, the Centre for Media, Technology, and Democracy brought together 35 young people from all across Canada to discuss how to improve online safety for themselves and future generations. This Youth Assembly on Digital Rights allowed them to connect with each other as well as academic experts and policymakers on how to promote the safety, well-being, and flourishing of Canadian youth online.

The Dean of Shandong: In Conversation with Daniel A. Bell

91�� — Thu, 12 Oct 2023 19:53:35 +0000

October 12, 2023 | On October 10, Daniel A. Bell visited the Max Bell School of Public Policy to give an insightful discussion on his book, The Dean of Shandong. Professor Bell has a distinguished career as a political theorist who has attempted to understand and to convey to English-speaking audiences, the role that Confucianism has had in explaining many developments in Chinese society and politics. This visit was presented by the Katharine A. Pearson Chair in Civil Society and Public Policy.

Deputy Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship speaks with Max Bell Students

91�� — Tue, 03 Oct 2023 17:47:32 +0000

October 3rd, 2023 | The Max Bell School of Public Policy was honoured to receive Christiane Fox, Deputy Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship. During this session planned by Visiting Scholar Olivia Smith, the Deputy Minister spoke to the fifth cohort of MPP students and gave an overview of the immigration policy process in Canada.

Mandate of the Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of slavery, including its causes and consequences

91�� — Tue, 05 Sep 2023 20:14:39 +0000

September 1, 2023 | UN Special Rapporteur Mr. Tomoya Obokata visited Max Bell School of Public Policy to examine issues of contemporary forms of slavery in Canada, including its causes and consequences. During the meeting organized by McConnell Visiting Scholar Olivia Smith, the Special Rapporteur met with federal, provincial, and municipal authorities, national human rights bodies, and victims of contemporary forms of slavery.

Law professor Daniel Weinstock appointed to the Order of Canada | Reporter 91��

91�� — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 20:24:37 +0000

July 26, 2023 | Daniel Weinstock among seven other members of the 91�� community were honored by Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, on 30 June and has been appointed a Member of the Order of Canada (OOC). Weinstock was recognized "for his exemplary contributions to the advancement of political philosophy, public policy and social justice in Canada, as a renowned ethicist, philosopher and public intellectual," the OOC citation reads.

Jennifer Welsh and Supriya Dwivedi are part of the Canada 2020 Advisory Board for 2023-2024

91�� — Tue, 01 Aug 2023 19:46:33 +0000

June 28, 2023 | Canada 2020 has recently announced their Advisory Board for 2023-2024 that will help generate innovative ideas and spark debates about how to seize this once-in-a-generation opportunity to build a better future for all Canadians. We are excited to announce that the Advisory Board includes two members from the Max Bell School of Public Policy, Professor Jennifer Welsh and Supriya Dwivedi, Director of Policy and Engagement at the Centre for Media, Technology, and Democracy.

Government of Canada announces $5.5m to create Canadian Digital Media Research Network at 91��, UofT

91�� — Wed, 07 Jun 2023 13:39:21 +0000

Montreal, QC (June 7, 2023) — The Government of Canada has announced $5.5 million to create the Canadian Digital Media Research Network (CDMRN), a first-of-its-kind research community in Canada aimed at strengthening our information resilience and safeguarding our democracy.

Minister of Justice visits the Max Bell School of Public Policy

91�� — Fri, 02 Jun 2023 20:16:57 +0000

On May 25, the Max Bell School of Public Policy was honoured to receive the Hon. David Lametti, Canada’s Minister of Justice and the Attorney-General of Canada. The Minister spoke to the entire cohort of students in Law, Human Rights and Public Policy, a core course in the MPP program. Minister Lametti discussed his role in cabinet and as Attorney-General, exploring the multiple connections between law and public policy.

Professor Jennifer Welsh launches new podcast

91�� — Wed, 08 Mar 2023 15:48:13 +0000

Max Bell School of Public Policy Professor Jennifer Welsh has launched a new podcast series.

You can listen to Tour de Table with co-host with Frédéric Mérand (Chair, University of Montreal, Department of Political Science).

Every episode they are joined by leading scholars and policy makers for a bilingual discussion of the political, economic, and security challenges confronting our world, and whether and how Canada is prepared to address them.

Pearl Eliadis appointed to the Official Language Rights Expert Panel

91�� — Fri, 13 Jan 2023 18:18:57 +0000

Max Bell School Associate Professor Pearl Eliadis, has been selected to the Official Language Rights Expert Panel of the federal Government’s Court Challenges Program (CCP).

The objective of the CCP is to provide financial support to Canadians to bring before the courts test cases of national significance that aim to clarify and assert certain constitutional and quasi-constitutional official language rights and human rights.

Appel à une réforme du droit afin de protéger les femmes victimes de violence conjugale | Collectif québécois pour la prévention de l’itinérance

91�� — Fri, 25 Nov 2022 14:40:14 +0000

Montréal, le 25 novembre 2022. – En cette Journée internationale pour l’élimination de la violence à l’égard des femmes, le Collectif québécois pour la prévention de l’itinérance (CQPI) présente des recommandations concrètes de réforme du droit québécois pour mieux protéger les victimes de violence conjugale.

Call for law reform to protect women victims of domestic violence | Québec Homelessness Prevention Policy Collaborative

91�� — Fri, 25 Nov 2022 14:23:57 +0000

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Jennifer Welsh named 2022 Royal Society of Canada Fellow

91�� — Tue, 06 Sep 2022 23:02:52 +0000

September 6, 2022 | The Royal Society of Canada (RSC) announced 102 new Fellows and 54 new Members of the College of New Scholars, Artists, and Scientists. Among the 2022 cohort are fifteen 91�� researchers and scholars, including eleven RSC Fellows and four new Members, who will be inducted at the RSC Celebration of Excellence and Engagement on November 25, 2022, in Calgary, Alberta. The newest 91�� cohort will join 238 91�� researchers who are currently RSC Fellows and Members of the College and 2400 Canada-wide.

A Review of Québec’s Cap-and-Trade System

91�� — Thu, 10 Feb 2022 16:15:05 +0000

In the summer of 2021, Max Bell School Master of Public Policy candidates Danielle Appavoo, Mariel Aramburu, Ricardo Chejfec, and Anil Wasif responded to a call to the academic community from Québec’s Minister of Finance, M. Eric Girard. The Minister was interested in proposals from universities and research groups, namely on (i) fiscal policy in Québec, (ii) the province’s economic potential and (iii) the fight against climate change.

Children & Youth Technology Policy | Centre for Media, Technology and Democracy

91�� — Tue, 16 Nov 2021 19:19:04 +0000

Over the last year, the Max Bell School's Centre for Media, Technology and Democracy been building out a research program on kids & tech to explore a range of policy implications related to data governance and children's rights, ed-tech, school surveillance, targeted ads, kids content, gender and mental health.

Learn more about the Centre's innovative research.

91�� Launches Canadian Election Misinformation Project

91�� — Wed, 18 Aug 2021 13:57:26 +0000

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Jennifer Welsh Elected to the American Academy of Arts & Sciences

91�� — Wed, 28 Apr 2021 15:37:54 +0000

Max Bell School professor Jennifer Welsh has been elected to the American Academy of Arts & Sciences. A renowned expert on the intersection of international relations and public policy, Welsh serves as the director of the Centre for International Peace and Security Studies, in addition to her joint appointment between the Max Bell School and 91��'s Department of Political Science. Read the 91�� Reporter article to learn more about Welsh's impressive career.

91��’s Max Bell School of Public Policy to Host Conference on Racial Profiling in Policing

91�� — Tue, 02 Mar 2021 19:59:11 +0000

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New Centre for Media, Technology and Democracy launched at 91��’s Max Bell School of Public Policy

91�� — Tue, 20 Oct 2020 13:52:35 +0000

The Centre is 91��’s focal point on critical research and public debate about the role of media and emerging technologies in shaping democracy and public life

Max Bell School announces creation of Working Group on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

91�� — Tue, 06 Oct 2020 15:23:59 +0000

The Max Bell School of Public Policy is pleased to announce the creation of its Working Group on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. The EDI Working Group will be tasked with making recommendations to the School and it represents the first concrete step to meeting the commitments in the School’s July 7 Statement on systemic racism and public policy.

The Max Bell School of Public Policy announces the appointment of Ken Boessenkool as the 2020-21 J.W. McConnell Professor of Practice in Public Policy

91�� — Thu, 01 Oct 2020 15:56:58 +0000

The Max Bell School of Public Policy is thrilled to announce that Ken Boessenkool will be joining the School as the J.W. McConnell Professor of Practice in Public Policy at 91��.

During his time with the Max Bell School, Boessenkool will leverage his public policy experience to enhance the exposure of the School’s students to the workings of the policy process.

91��’s Max Bell School of Public Policy to Host Conference on Bank Of Canada’s Mandate Renewal

91�� — Mon, 21 Sep 2020 17:33:45 +0000

With the Bank’s mandate up for renewal next year, this conference will broaden the debate and explore the policy options facing the Bank.

MONTREAL: The Max Bell School of Public Policy at 91�� has re-launched Choosing the Right Target: Real Options for the Bank of Canada's Mandate Renewal. This conference, originally scheduled for the spring of 2020, is now being hosted online between September 22-25, where the six options facing the Bank of Canada will be debated.

COVID-19: Social media users more likely to believe false information

91�� — Wed, 29 Jul 2020 13:36:49 +0000

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Montreal, July 29, 2020

A new study led by researchers at 91�� finds that people who get their news from social media are more likely to have misperceptions about COVID-19. Those that consume more traditional news media have fewer misperceptions and are more likely to follow public health recommendations like social distancing.

Max Bell MPP student selected for research fellowship with the Canada West Foundation

91�� — Mon, 13 Jul 2020 15:08:22 +0000

The Policy Scholars program is welcoming three exceptional members of the Max Bell School MPP class of 2020 to complete research fellowships with prominent Canadian policy think tanks.

The Canada West Foundation has partnered with 91��’s Max Bell School of Public Policy as a participating organization in the Policy Scholars program, a series of new research fellowships awarded annually to promising Max Bell School Master of Public Policy (MPP) students.

Max Bell School partners with the C.D. Howe Institute for Policy Scholars Program

91�� — Tue, 07 Jul 2020 17:21:01 +0000

The Policy Scholars program provides Max Bell School MPP students with fellowships working in prominent Canadian policy organizations.

The C.D. Howe Institute has partnered with 91��’s Max Bell School of Public Policy as a participating organization in the Policy Scholars program, a series of new research fellowships awarded annually to promising Max Bell School Master of Public Policy (MPP) students.

The Institute for Research on Public Policy joins the Max Bell School Policy Scholars Program

91�� — Thu, 02 Jul 2020 16:08:51 +0000

Three Policy Scholars, selected from the Max Bell School MPP class of 2020, will receive research fellowships with prominent Canadian policy think tanks.

The Institute for Research on Public Policy (IRPP) has partnered with 91��’s Max Bell School of Public Policy as a participating organization in the Policy Scholars program, a series of new research fellowships awarded annually to promising Max Bell School Master of Public Policy (MPP) students.

Max Bell School Partners launches Policy Scholars Program

91�� — Tue, 30 Jun 2020 20:08:24 +0000

Funded through a grant from the Max Bell Foundation, the Policy Scholars program provides Max Bell School MPP students with research fellowships at prominent Canadian policy organizations.

91��’s Max Bell School of Public Policy has partnered with three distinguished Canadian think tanks for the inaugural year of the School’s Policy Scholars program — a series of research fellowships awarded annually to promising Master of Public Policy (MPP) students.

Johns Hopkins SAIS and 91��'s Max Bell School of Public Policy launch cooperative degree program

91�� — Mon, 15 Jun 2020 17:19:16 +0000

The Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) and 91��’s Max Bell School of Public Policy have partnered to launch a cooperative degree program. This two-year program will enable students to earn a Master of Arts in International Affairs at SAIS Europe, the School’s European campus located in Bologna, Italy, and a Master of Public Policy from 91��.

COVID-19 pandemic uniting Canadians like no other event in decades

91�� — Mon, 25 May 2020 15:14:20 +0000

Canada's response to the pandemic contrasts markedly with the political partisanship displayed in U.S.

A new study by researchers from 91�� and the University of Toronto finds a cross-partisan consensus on battling COVID-19 in Canada. Unlike in the U.S., this consensus is fostering broad agreement on the threats posed by the pandemic and the actions necessary to contain it – all of which is crucial to efforts to fight the virus.

New podcast launches to cover the impact of technology on our democracy during the 2019 Canadian federal election

91�� — Thu, 05 Sep 2019 22:24:34 +0000

Attention Control with Kevin Newman podcast released its first episodes this week, exploring digital media’s impact on the 2019 federal election.

Hosted by award-winning journalist Kevin Newman, the weekly election podcast will provide Canadians with exclusive investigative reporting, timely in-depth interviews with influential voices, and ongoing news coverage on how digital tools, platforms and data are influencing public opinion during the election campaign.

Digital Ecosystem Research Challenge Winners Announced

91�� — Thu, 15 Aug 2019 19:38:07 +0000

The Digital Ecosystem Research Challenge has awarded 18 Research Awards ranging from $3,000 to $75,000 to research teams from Canada and abroad. The Digital Ecosystem Research Challenge is a collaborative effort between Dr. Taylor Owen, Associate Professor in the Max Bell School of Public Policy, 91�� and Dr. Elizabeth Dubois, Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication and a Centre for Law, Technology and Society Faculty Member at the University of Ottawa.

Andrew Potter joins 91��’s Max Bell School of Public Policy

91�� — Wed, 14 Aug 2019 12:58:34 +0000

August 14, 2019 | The Max Bell School of Public Policy is thrilled to announce that Andrew Potter has joined the School to support its teaching, outreach, research, and policy engagement activities.

“Andrew is an incredible asset for the Max Bell School of Public Policy. His extensive experience in the Canadian media landscape, his considerable policy interests, and his academic background form a winning combination that will benefit our MPP students and the development of the school’s forthcoming publications,” said Chris Ragan, the Director of the Max Bell School.

Remarks by Taylor Owen: International Grand Committee on Big Data, Privacy and Democracy

91�� — Tue, 28 May 2019 17:01:32 +0000

Remarks by Taylor Owen, Beaverbrook Chair in Media, Ethics and Communication and Associate Professor in the Max Bell School of Public Policy at 91��

May 27, 2019, Ottawa

Co-Chairs Zimmer and Collins, Committee Members;

Digital Democracy Project to examine online disinformation

91�� — Tue, 27 Nov 2018 23:00:00 +0000

TORONTO, Nov 27, 2018 – Public Policy Forum President & CEO Edward Greenspon and recently appointed Max Bell School of Public Policy professor Taylor Owen announced the launch of a multi-year project to analyze and respond to the increasing amounts of disinformation and hate in the digital public sphere.

Leading digital media scholar, Taylor Owen, appointed to 91��’s Max Bell School of Public Policy

91�� — Tue, 06 Nov 2018 15:29:08 +0000

The Max Bell School of Public Policy at 91�� is excited to announce that leading scholar of media, technology and public policy, Taylor Owen, will be joining the Max Bell School in January 2019 as an Associate Professor and the holder of the Beaverbrook Chair in Media, Ethics and Communications. Taylor Owen’s research focuses on the policy and governance challenges created by the rapid changes to the digital media and technology environment.