The School of Policy Studies offers a rich and rewarding learning experience that is unsurpassed in Canada and matched only by the best public policy programs in the world. Through high quality interactive teaching and integrated learning, we enhance leadership in public policy by providing students the inspiration, skills, competencies and connections to become better contributors to the public good. The MPA curriculum includes core courses in economics, policy analysis, governance, management and quantitative methods. Through elective courses, students apply their skills to the analysis and resolution of concrete policy and management problems.
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Are Ontario's Finances Able to Withstand Another Economic Crisis?
When external shocks have jolted the provincial economy, governments have stepped up and spent, to support hard-hit businesses and workers. With public debt now north of $400 billion, and fears of what it'll cost to backstop Donald Trump's tariff threats, does the province have the balance sheet strength to protect us from the worst?
TVO / The Agenda, with Don Drummond as panelist.
10 February 2025
What if tariffs are not a negotiating tactic? What if Trump just wants the money?
December 2, 2024
Author: Eugene Lang
GST holiday feeds Canada’s addiction to populist junk fiscal policy
November 25, 2024
Author: Don Drummond
Beware the spin around changes to Liberal immigration targets
Yes, proposed cuts to planned future inflows are large. But those flows were historically high. The new targets are still above 2019 values.
November 15, 2024
Author: Don Drummond
Growing one of Canada’s sustainable oil supplies
September 3, 2024
Queen’s researchers Kevin De France (Chemical Engineering) and Warren Mabee (Policy Studies) are leading an interdisciplinary project between four universities and five partner organizations to increase agricultural sustainability by repurposing canola meal.
Why Ottawa won’t come to grips with Canada’s productivity problem
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