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Call for Nominations – 2026 Kernaghan Award for Excellence in Research

The Kenneth Kernaghan Award for Excellence in Research is for career achievement in research by a faculty member who is part of the Canadian public administration community as evidenced by being appointed at a Canadian university or college program that…

Call for Nominations – 2026 DeCelles Award for Excellence in Public Administration Teaching

The Pierre DeCelles Award for Excellence in Teaching Public Administration is aimed at excellent mid- or late-career post-secondary teachers in the field of public administration and recognizes the outstanding skill, accomplishment, innovation, and commitment of an exceptionally creative and effective…

Annual CAPPA Conference 2026 | Extended submission date

14th Annual CAPPA Conference The Call for Proposals has been extended until December 7, 2025! Theme: Revaluing Public Action: The Quiet Excellence of Public Administration Dates: May 20–21, 2026 Location: University of Ottawa Submit your proposal by using the online form available…

Call for proposal | Annual CAPPA Conference

The 14th Annual CAPPA Conference 2026 Theme: Revaluing Public Action: The Quiet Excellence of Public Administration Dates: May 20–21, 2026 Location: University of Ottawa Submit your proposal by November 16, 2025, using the online form available under the Submissions tab. Notification of acceptance will be sent…

Call for applications | Professor of International Security and Strategic Studies

The Department of Political Science at University Laval invites applications for a position as professor of international security and strategic studies. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching, conducting research, and contributing to the advancement of our academic program…

From Education to Employment: A Career in Evaluation Networking Event

Join us for an engaging networking event focused on education, employment, and career evaluation. This event brings together professionals, researchers, and students to explore best practices in program evaluation and results-based management. Carleton University’s School of Public Policy and Administration (SPPA…

Call for participation | 2026 CAPPA National Public Administration Student Case Competition

The Canadian Association of Programs in Public Administration (CAPPA) is pleased to announce the 2026 round of the CAPPA National Public Administration Student Case Competition. Dr Eugene Lang and Dr Ian Roberge will co-organise this year’s competition. Please note that the competition will be held on…

Call for paper | Annual CAPPA Conference 2026

2026 Annual Conference: Canadian Association of Programs in Public Administration (CAPPA) Theme: Revaluing public action: the quiet excellence of public administration Dates: May 20 and 21, 2026 Hosted by University of Ottawa Submission of an abstract by November 16, 2025:…

Invitation | 2025 National Public Service Symposium

September 10–12, 2025 Theme: Navigating Change, Leading with Purpose Halifax Convention Centre, Nova Scotia (Virtual Access available for students). Hosted by the Institute of Public Administration of Canada (IPAC) Interested in public policy, government, or creating impact through your future…

Job Offer | Professor – Profile of public governance in an aboriginal context

The École nationale d’administration publique (ENAP) is seeking to welcome a colleague whose experience, teaching and research are rooted in Aboriginal realities and knowledge. This position is an invitation to contribute to an academic space where First Peoples’ voices shape…

CAPPA leaves X – Follow us on LinkedIn

As part of the evolution of our communications strategy, CAPPA has decided to withdraw from the X platform (formerly Twitter).  We would like to warmly thank our community for its loyalty and commitment on this network. To continue following our…

2025 Case Competition

It’s a Question of Ethics: RTO and Public Service Culture Robert P. Shepherd, Amelie Armstrong and Andrea Rounce National Public Administration Case Competition The 2025 National Public Administration Case Competition was hosted by Carleton University (SPPA) and held virtually on…

Virtual event – The future of the CAPPA/ACPAP Annual Conference

Proposal for the Townhall Meeting The future of the CAPPA/ACPAP Annual Conference The annual CAPPA/ACPAP conference is one of the organization’s flagship activities, which the CAPPA/ACPAP community cherishes. However, in recent years—particularly since the pandemic and containment—it has become challenging…

13th Annual CAPPA Conference

Annual conference 2025 Intergovernmental relations: a vision for Canada’s future? May 21 and 22, 2025 – Online Submission close: March 18th Response from the committee: March 24th Paper or presentation submission: May 5th To submit a proposal: Fill out the…

Web Event – Insights on Exploring a Career in the Federal Public Service

We are thrilled to invite you to attend a virtual event hosted by the Canada School of Public Service in collaboration with the Canadian Association of Programs in Public Administration entitled: Insights on Exploring a Career in the Federal Public…

IPAC Annual Leadership Summit

CAPPA is proud to support the 20th Annual Leadership Summit organized by the Institute of Public Administration of Canada (IPAC). This event, themed “Innovating for Impact: Shaping the Future of Public Leadership,” is scheduled for March 6, 2025, and promises…

President’s Report 2024

CAPPA is pleased to announce the release of the President’s Report 2024, written by Prof. Brooke Jeffrey, who now serves as Past-President to the current President, Prof. Jean-François Savard. This document is now available on the CAPPA website. CAPPA wishes…

Job Offer | Two Tenure-Track Faculty Positions at ENAP

The École nationale d’administration publique (ENAP) is inviting applications for two full-time tenure-track positions of Professor. The positions are: Professor – Public Management Profile Professor – Digital Management Profile Responsibilities include teaching at the graduate level, supervising graduate students, engaging…

Job Offer | Tenure-Track Faculty Position Municipal and Local Politics

Tenure-track Faculty Position in Municipal and Local Politics The Department of Political Science at Université Laval is inviting applications for a full-time tenure-track position of Professor in Municipal and local Politics. Candidates from all subfields of Political science or from…

PhD Candidate Research Position: Women in Philanthropy

PhD Candidate Research Position: Women in Philanthropy Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership, Carleton University The Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership graduate program, School of Public Policy and Administration, Carleton University invites applicants for a PhD student as a Research Associate to support…

Job Posting | Assistant or Associate Professor – Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership

Assistant or Associate Professor – Public Policy and Administration (Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership) About the Position Academic unit: Public Policy and Administration Category of appointment: Preliminary (Tenure-Track) Field of specialization: Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership Rank/Position title: Assistant or Associate Professor…

CAPPA & IPAC Announce the 2024 National Student and Thought Leadership Award Winners!

  July 5, 2024 The Canadian Association of Programs in Public Administration (CAPPA) and the Institute of Public Administration in Canada (IPAC) are pleased to announce the winners of the 2024 National Student and Thought Leadership Awards! The National Student…

CATIE Job posting

Candidates needed for two positions at Canadian AIDS Treatment Information Exchange (CATIE) Lead, Hepatitis C Elimination, Engagement and Secretariat (Ontario) Primary Role: The Lead, Hepatitis C Elimination will mobilize a coordinated provincial response to build momentum across health care partners to…

Join JSGS! We are recruiting for a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Public Policy in a Polarized Era

Candidates needed for a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Public Policy in a Polarized Era The Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy (JSGS) at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) is recruiting for a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair…

The winner of the 11th National Student Paper Competition (NSPC 2023-2024) has been identified!

The Canada School of Public Service, in collaboration with the Canadian Association of Programs in Public Administration (CAPPA), the Institute of Public Administration of Canada (IPAC) and the Canadian Association for Graduate Studies (GAGS), is proud to announce that Rajender Singh (from Western University),…

Pierre DeCelles Award for Excellence in Teaching 2024: Canadian Association of Programs in Public Administration

Pierre DeCelles Award for Excellence in Teaching 2024: Canadian Association of Programs in Public Administration The Canadian Association of Programs in Public Administration (CAPPA) is pleased to announce the winner of the 2024 Pierre DeCelles Award for Excellence in Teaching is Professor Tim…

Kenneth Kernaghan Award for Excellence in Research 2024 – Canadian Association of Programs in Public Administration

Kenneth Kernaghan Award for Excellence in Research 2024 – Canadian Association of Programs in Public Administration The Canadian Association of Programs in Public Administration (CAPPA) is please to announce that the winner of the 2024 Kenneth Kernaghan Award for Excellence…

2024 Case Competition

Phoenix Rising… Again? Taking Control of Federal Procurement 2024 National Public Administration Student Case Competition The 2024 National Public Administration Case Competition was hosted by Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy and held virtually on February 14 to 24,…

Information session: Master of Public Administration (Online MPA)

Information Session Master of Public Administration (Online MPA) Balance work & personal life with online Master of Public Administration, designed for busy professionals in Canadian policy sector. Join @JSGSPP’s information session to learn more! Learn more at an information session! …

Master of Governance & Entrepreneurship in Northern & Indigenous Areas (GENI) Information Session

Information Session Master of Governance & Entrepreneurship in Northern & Indigenous Areas (GENI) Learn from the unique experiences of Indigenous and circumpolar communities with online GENI program, offered in collaboration with the @UiTNorgesarktis and @JSGSPP. Learn more at an information…

Johnson Shoyama Graduate School Program Information Session – December 15

Bring your passion and experience to the JSGS MPA to launch your career in the impact sectors! Join us at this upcoming Information session if: You wonder what’s next in your academic or professional live, You have an interest  in…

Johnson Shoyama Graduate School Program Information Session – December 4

Bring your passion and experience to the JSGS MPA to launch your career in the impact sectors! Join us at this upcoming Information session if: You wonder what’s next in your academic or professional live, You have an interest  in…

Job Opportunity – Steven K. Hudson Research Chair in Canada-US relations

STEVEN K. HUDSON RESEARCH CHAIR IN CANADA-US RELATIONS   St. Francis Xavier University (StFX) invites applications for the Steven K. Hudson Research Chair in Canada-U.S. Relations at the Brian Mulroney Institute of Government. Hudson Research Chair in Canada-U.S. Early career…

Job Offer – Public Administration – Assistant Professor

Public Administration – Assistant Professor School of Public Administration, University of Victoria We invite applications for one full-time Assistant Professor (with tenure or tenure-track based on qualifications and experience).he anticipated start date for this position is July 1st, 2024. Application…

UVic PhD in Public Administration – Virtual Info Session!

Ready for your next challenge? The School of Public Administration’s PhD in Public Administration is a unique opportunity to undertake cutting-edge research in the broad, interdisciplinary field of public administration. Our students contribute to the literature, conduct theoretically informed empirical…

UVic School of Public Admin – Grad Programs Virtual Info Session!

Join the UVic School of Public Administration (SPA) advising team on your lunch hour to learn how our graduate programs will help you take the lead and advance your career in the public or non-profit sectors. Hear about our renowned…

Join Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy!

Join JSGS! The Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy (JSGS) is recruiting for a tenure-stream position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, starting July 1, 2024. The position will be based at our University of Saskatchewan (USask)…

Call for Contributors

“Approaching Public Administration: Core Debates and Emerging Issues,” 2nd Edition. Edited by: Robert Shepherd (Carleton), Frank Ohemeng (Concordia), Roberto Leone (Niagara) We invite book chapter and case study contributions for the second edition, Core Debates and Emerging Issues in Canadian…

The winners of the 10th National Student Paper Competition (NSPC 2022-2023) have been identified!

The Canada School of Public Service, in collaboration with the Canadian Association of Programs in Public Administration (CAPPA), the Institute of Public Administration of Canada (IPAC) and the Canadian Association for Graduate Studies (GAGS), is proud to announce that David Jones (from the University…

Full-time Postdoctoral Position in Health/Social Inequality – Houston Family Research Fellow

Postdoctoral Position in Health/Social Inequality About the position Knowledge of and interest in human health and wellbeing with a particular focus on evidence-based approaches to inequity and health or social policy are required. Of particular interest is a researcher who…

2023 Case Competition

  Preparing for the Future: Modernizing Transaction Through a Central Bank Digital Currency. 2023 Case Study Competition The 2023 National Public Administration Case Competition was hosted by Carleton University and held virtually on February 15 to 25, 2023. The case…

Panel Discussion — The Journey of a New Public Servant: Expectations vs. Reality

Are you a recent graduate or student looking for a career in the public service? The Canada School of Public Service is hosting an hour-long virtual panel during the National Student Case Competition (NSCC) on February 25th at 12PM EST to discuss transitioning from academia…

Supporting mental health in the Public Sector

Presented by: Lindsay Coffin, Associate Director of Human Capital at the Conference Board of Canada Kabir Bhagaria, Senior Manager, Employee Health and Safety, First West Credit Union Moderated by Jamie Mayoh-Bauche, Instructional Designer, Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy…

2021 HODGETTS AWARD WINNER

CANADIAN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION OF CANADA PRESENT 2021 HODGETTS AWARD WINNER Making a Difference: The application of a gender equity lens in public administration 2021 J.E. Hodgetts Award winner,Prof. Maya Eichler, for the Best English Article in…

Tenure- track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor : Carleton University

About the position: Academic unit: Public Policy and Administration Category of appointment: Preliminary (Tenure-Track) Field of specialization: Local Government and Local Policy Processes Rank/Position title: Assistant Professor Start date: 1 July 2023 Closing date for applications: File review will begin…

Climate change, globalization, and inequality: How vector-borne infectious diseases are threatening human health in Canada

By Aisha Barkhad of McMaster University   Global environmental change, driven by avertible anthropogenic catalysts that amplify greenhouse gas emissions is the single most arduous threat facing humanity today. Canada is considered one of the top 10 countries most vulnerable…

Canada needs a national strategy for disaggregated race-based data to ensure equitable decision-making in health

By Dina Idriss-Wheeler and Karine Coen-Sanchez of University of Ottawa The lack of access to and reporting of disaggregated race-based data does not allow for evidence linking race to health outcomes to reveal sub-population health inequities. The current COVID-19 situation…

IRPP Knowledge Mobilizer Awards

Dear Friend of the IRPP, Since 1972, the Institute for Research on Public Policy has been amplifying the work of Canadian researchers and scholars, and helping to connect their insights with decision-makers. These research partners have contributed to the public…

FORUM ON PUBLIC OPINION AND HOUSING POLICY IN ONTARIO AND CANADA

FORUM ON PUBLIC OPINION AND HOUSING POLICY IN ONTARIO AND CANADA Call for Proposals Housing policy has become an urgent topic in discussions of everyday life in Canada. To facilitate knowledge about public attitudes to housing, the Laurier Institute for…

Manager, Policy and Planning (One-year Term) Department of Infrastructure – Yellowknife, NT

Manager, Policy and Planning (One-year Term) Department of Infrastructure – Yellowknife, NT Department Information  The Department of Infrastructure (INF) provides high quality services to the public and Government of the Northwest Territories’ (GNWT) departments, boards and agencies including the planning,…

Research Associate position at University of Regina campus (Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy)

The Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy (JSGS) invites applications for a Research Associate position at its University of Regina campus. The successful applicant will be part of a research team working on a project funded by the Stem…

3rd Annual Digital Transformation in Government Conference

3rd Annual Digital Transformation in Government Conference (June 14-16, 2022) This not-for-profit virtual conference brings together government professionals, non-government agencies, private sector practitioners, and academia to share experiences, innovation and emerging standards and technologies in support of government digital transformation…

Funded PhD Opportunity

A Funded PhD Opportunity Dalhousie University, Interdisciplinary PhD program Topic: Motivations in Professional Careers Are you interested in understanding what motivates people in their careers and how motivations can be supported by organizations? Drs. W. Dominika Wranik and Isabelle Caron…