News & events

Dr. David Zussman comments on the huge amount of lawyers who have been Cabinet Ministers in Canada's history.

BIG_Review is a new kind of journal, bridging disciplinary boundaries and integrating the Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences.

Budd Hall and Rajesh Tandon Invited to Summit on Canada's Global Leadership in Ottawa

Peter Elson writes A Journey into University-Indigenous Relations, published in the Martlet, November 14, 2019

This is the first of a series of talks to be organised by IPAC-Victoria and the School of Public Administration.

Dr. Kim Speers spoke with CFAX News about Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's choice of new cabinet members.

Dr. David Zussman comments on what to expect for the new Liberal Cabinet and mistakes they should avoid this time around

Dr. Kim Speers spoke with The Vancouver Sun about the future of the Green party on the Provincial and Federal Level.

Dr. Kim Speers spoke with iPolitics about how the candidates authenticity helped or hindered them during the Federal Election

Dr. Emmanuel Brunet-Jailly Participates in Seven Radio Interviews about the Federal Election with Boulevard du Pacific and Matins sans Frontières on Radio Canada

Dr. Roya Rouzbehani Earns 2019 CAPPA Recognition: Best Paper Presentation by an Early Career Academic

Dr. Kim Speers spoke with CTV News about how changes need to be made to electoral rules

Transforming our societies and economies away from a reliance on fossil fuels is one of the greatest public policy challenges of our time. To meet the Paris Agreement targets, Canada needs to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by 2030. There is an every growing array of solutions to meet this challenge. This Dialogue brings together experts, policy professionals and the public to discuss a range of policy solutions to the climate crisis. Participants will brainstorm solutions and together we will map out strategies for action on climate change.

Tamara Krawchenko attended a side meeting of the World Indigenous Business Forum on October 11th

Dr. Kim Speers spoke with CTV News about how changes need to be made to electoral rules

Dr. Kim Speers spoke with CTV News about how changes need to be made to electoral rules

Dr. Kim Speers spoke with the Vancouver Sun about BC's importance in the upcoming federal election

Kimberly Speers comments on a recent poll which indicates that some Canadians approve of the idea of a minority government as the next step forward.

Dr. Kim Speers spoke with CFAX News about the Cowichan, Malahat and Langford runners

The School of Public Administration invites expressions of interest from individuals interested in the sessional teaching opportunities listed below; courses will be offered during the 2020 spring session (January-April).

Tight race in Victoria has Green Party looking for a big win in federal election

Excellence in research awards David H. Turpin Gold Medal for Career Achievement in Research Budd Hall, Public Administration

Nanaimo-Ladysmith NDP candidate Bob Chamberlin held a town-hall meeting Sunday in Nanaimo on the topic of reconciliation with First Nations just at the moment Aboriginal issues have come to the fore in the election campaign.

Dr. Kim Speers spoke with The Hill Times about Victoria in relation to the upcoming federal election

Dr. Kim Speers spoke with CFAX News about the Saanich-Gulf Island Debate

Kim Speers joins CFAX to analyze yesterday's Victoria riding debate

Dr. Kim Speers talks about Jagmeet Singh and the NDP with the Vancouver Sun. She discusses their campaign in BC and how every seat matters in this election.

Dr. Kim Speers talks about the Green Party and the upcoming election with the Vancouver Sun. She discusses their chances in BC and particularly on Vancouver Island.

Dr. Kim Speers is talks about upcoming election with CTV News Vancouver Island. She talks about the growing power of millennials, the largest voting group, and how parties are paying more attention in how to get their vote.

Dr. Kim Speers talks to Mark Brennae about the upcoming Federal Election

Adjunct Assistant Professor Peter Elson has been appointed to a two-year term with the Advisory Committee on the Charitable Sector (ACCS).

Dr. Kim Speers interviewed by CFAX to provide comments on the Liberal government's increased focus on the South Island.

Dr. David Zussman serving on Facebook's advisory panel.

Congratulations to Dr. Helga Hallgrímsdóttir and her colleagues for winning the Innovate German Award 2019.

Dr. Budd Hall wins the 2019 David H. Turpin Gold Medal for Career Achievement in Research.

Dr. Lindquist was interviewed by the Vancouver Sun on May 18th.

Dr. Speers Interview by Star Vancouver

Dr. Speers Interview at 2:30 pm Today!

Dr. Speers interviewed by CFAX to give an update on SNC Lavalin.

Dr. Kim Speers was recently interviewed by CBC Radio's "All Points West.

David Zussman Interviewed by CBC News.

Congratulations to MADR graduate Kimberly Dhaliwal!

Congratulations to MPA student Leila Bautista!

Dr. Speers interviewed by CBC

The School of Public Administration is inviting expressions of interest from potential sessional instructors for the Summer2019 term.

New job opportunity! Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Wholistic Dimensions of Indigenous Wellness Assistant or Associate Professor - Tenure Track Faculty of Human and Social Development

Dr. Speers was interview by CTV News

MPA Online changes: notice to MPA Online students admitted by Fall

Monday, January 21, 2019 9:00 – 11:30 am Haro Room, Cadboro Commons Coffee & Tea available at 8:45

On Tuesday January 15th, 2019, Simon Dalby will lead a seminar on Sustainbility and Borders. The seminar will run from 4 to 6 pm and will be held in Clearihue B007, University of Victoria.

Congratulations to MPA grad Kristin Wilkes!

Dr. Brunet-Jailly Co-edited Book Named Among the Hill Times’ Best of the Year

The December issue of the Journal of Canadian Public Administration/ Administration publique du Canada, edited by Prof. Evert Lindquist, is a special issue focusing on Indigenous governance and public administration. Among the authors are three graduates of the School’s PhD program.

Dr. Lynda Gagné Interview by Radio NL

Dr. Emmanuel Brunet-Jailly was interviewed by Radio Canada.

Congratulations to Tara, Jacob, Zeb, Rebecca, and Jane on their recent wins in the local elections.

Dr. Brunet-Jailly Interviewed by Radio Canada on Nov 2, 2018.

Congratulations to MPA student Leila Bautista!

Congratulations to Trish Lenz who recently started her PhD in Social Work at the University of Toronto.

Congratulations to MACD graduate Susana Guardado!