Demystifying the Federal Budget
DEMYSTIFYING THE CANADIAN FEDERAL BUDGET 🇨🇦
Join us for an evening of discussion as leading experts unpack the policies and priorities behind Canada’s 2025 federal budget!
🎙️Featuring:
• Christopher Ragan, Founding Director, Max Bell School of Public Policy
• Kevin Page, Former Parliamentary Budget Officer; CEO, Institute of Fiscal Studies and Democracy
• Preetika Joshi, Assistant Professor, Desautels Faculty of Management
• Vivek Astvansh, Assistant Professor, Desautels Faculty of Management
🗓️ Tuesday, November 11
🕠 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
📍The Max Bell School, Sherbrooke 680 Room 650
Bring your questions and leave with a clearer picture of how this budget will shape our economic and social futures!
AI Ethics Panel
MPA X Encode Canada Collab: Al Ethics Panel!
It’s with great pleasure that we highlight political science PhD candidate Esli Chan as our speaker of the night!! Her research focuses on how technology mobilizes extremism and its connection to gender issues and we can’t wait to hear from her!
🗓️ Come see us on Oct 22nd 6-8 PM @ 680 Sherbrooke, Room 650
😋 Can’t wait to meet everyone!
Mastering Policy Briefs
Learn how to write and present persuasive policy solutions with Max Bell School of Public Policy’s Professor, Neil Bouwer! ✍️📑🏛️
February 18 from 6-7pm @ Max Bell School of Public Policy
RSVP now through the link in our bio — spaces are limited, so sign up now!
If you end up not being able to attend, please alert us ASAP, whether it’s by DM here or email info@mcgillpolicyassociation.com
*This event is not a part of MPACC. However, we strongly encourage case competition participants to join, as this workshop will prepare you well for the case comp!*
Policy Futures: Grad School Insights
Interested in pursuing a Master of Public Policy? Have questions for the Max Bell School? Curious about possible pathways to pursuing a career in policy or how to incorporate your current experience & degree to a career in this sector?
Join MPP Students on February 4th for an insightful panel and Q&A about their unique paths to policy!
RSVP through the link in our bio now!⭐️🎓
Ethics of Law and Policy
Ethics of Law & Policy: a panel and engaging discussion👨⚖️⚖️✒️
Join MPA and the Laidley Centre for Business Ethics and Equity for a panel on the complexities of ethical decision-making within the realms of policy and law. By leveraging the expertise of legal professionals, policymakers, and ethicists, the discussion aims to explore how to balance responsibility with regulatory frameworks and foster ethical practices across industries.
Attendees will leave with a nuanced understanding of how laws and policies can evolve to address societal and technological changes, enabling them to make informed decisions in their respective fields.
January 29th, 2025 @ 8pm | Virtual Event, hosted on Zoom
FREE entry!
RSVP NOW through the link in our bio! By attending this event, participants will have the chance to win a $50 gift card. Winner will be announced at the event.
Policy-Making in Canada
Join us for MPA’s first event of the year 🍁🏢
MPA is hosting a free policy workshop, discussion, and Q&A on the topic of “Policy-Making in the Government of Canada” with Professor of Practice, Neil Bouwer, on November 21st from 5-6 pm at the Max Bell School of Public Policy.
Neil Bouwer is a Professor of Practice at the Max Bell School and a former Vice-President of the Innovation and Skills Development Branch at the Canada School of Public Service. With an extensive background, including senior roles at the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat, Natural Resources Canada, the Privy Council Office, and other key government bodies, Neil brings decades of valuable insight into public policy.
Neil will lead a discussion on policy, and follow with an interactive Q&A session as well as an opportunity to network. Light refreshments and snacks will be provided for participants.
Don’t miss this chance to gain a deeper understanding of policy-making in Canada and connect with peers and experts!
Register now through the link in our bio!
MPP Student Panel
Ever wondered what it's like to be an MPP student at McGill's esteemed Max Bell School of Public Policy? Curious about the diverse paths these scholars have taken before embarking on their policy journey? The McGill Policy Association is excited to be hosting a student panel with MPP students from the Max Bell School!
Public Policy in Ten Steps
Last evening, we kicked off our MPA Case Competition week with a training led by the @maxbellpublicpolicy Director Christopher Ragan!
He gave his insightful talk on approaching public policy in 10 crucial steps, diving into the complexities and factors to consider when shaping policy.
We thank Director Ragan for his time and wisdom and hope to see his teachings reflected onto the final submission of our MPACC participants!
Women in Policy
This panel brought together accomplished women who have left an indelible mark on the field of policy. Our esteemed panellists shared their unique career journeys, discussed the challenges they faced, and offered invaluable insights into the world of policymaking. Attendees gained firsthand perspectives on navigating the complexities of policymaking, overcoming hurdles, and forging a path in this dynamic field.
Policy Lab on Quebec's Tuition Hike
Join the McGill Policy Association for a policy focus group with fellow students from all academic disciplines. The event will include brief explanations on the tuition hike followed by open conversation. MPA will use the discussion points to draft a policy report, incorporating your thoughts and views into the document.
This will be on Wednesday, November 22, 2023 from 6:00 - 7:00 PM at Macdonald Engineering 280. We have only 30 spots available on a first-come first-serve basis, so apply now!
Register here.
Panel Discussion on the Emergence of AI in the Healthcare System
The McGill Policy Association in collaboration with some of your favourite professors hosted a panel discussion where students learned about how technology is revolutionizing the medical field! They had the unique opportunity to delve into the world of AI and its transformational role in the healthcare industry.
The MPA was joined by Dr. John Kildea, Dr. Kaleem Siddiqi, Dr. Nicholas King, and Dr. Samer Faraj who will brought their knowledge and research to our discussion!
Panel Discussion on Free Speech Regulation in an Era of Disinformation
Media ecosystems are known to create and entrench polarization within our society. Platforms allow people to express and validate extreme opinions and false narratives, threatening the integrity of our democratic systems, and begging the question: Who is responsible for regulating free speech, and mitigating the circulation of mis/disinformation?
On Friday, November 25th, from 7-8 PM, the McGill Policy Association hosted a discussion on democracy, free speech regulation, and the responsibility of media organizations in an era of disinformation.
We were joined by MPP Students, Simon Topp and Aftab Ahmed.
Panel Discussion on Indigenous Voices in Resource-sector Policy
Land and natural resources are one of the most fundamental assets for sustainable economic development in Canada. The government must ensure that indigenous voices and perspectives are included and prioritized in the development of policies that affect and shape our economic trajectory and natural resource allocation. By ensuring that indigenous people are present and vocal in decision-making processes, we can establish environmentally and economically beneficial practices for the development of natural resources.
On Wednesday, November 9th, the McGill Policy Association hosted a panel discussion on indigenous voices in resource-sector policy. Whether students were interested in resource-sector policy, the role indigenous voices play in sustainable growth, or wanted to familiarize themselves with these topics, we welcomed all who are curiously driven and eager to learn.
We had Yolanda Lopez-Maldonado and Jen Gobby as our panelists.