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5th Annual Municipalities of the Future Symposium to be delivered on March 23, 2022 in hybrid format with a focus on Municipalities, good governance and sustainability: Bringing progressive strategies to life

We are pleased to announce that our 5th annual Municipalities of the Future Symposium titled, “Municipalities, good governance and sustainability: Bringing progressive strategies to life”, will proceed as a hybrid in-person and virtual event (at Vantage Venues, 150 King St W, Toronto, ON and on Zoom) on Wednesday, March 23, 2022 from 9 a.m. to 3 […]

2022 High School Essay Contest Winners

The 2022 essay contest "What do indigenous land acknowledgements mean to you?" winners were presented with their prizes at our annual Student, Alumni and Community Recognition Awards dinner on November 24, 2022 by Professor Alena Kimakova (SPPA Director) and Milena Basciano (President) and Nyarai Chidemo (Director of Student Engagement) from our Public Policy and Administration Student […]

Our alumni are the best! The York University Alumni Association has recognized the York University School of Public Policy and Administration Alumni Network (YUSPPAAN) as the inaugural Alumni Network of the Year

We have long known that our alumni are the best, but it is official now! We are pleased to share the great news that the York University Alumni Association has recognizedthe York University School of Public Policy and Administration Alumni Network (YUSPPAAN) as the inaugural Alumni Network of the Year. For more information please read […]

SPPA Welcomes new faculty member in the area of Canadian local governance

We are excited to share the news that our faculty ranks have expanded effective July 1, 2021 with the appointment of Dr. Zachary Spicer as Associate Professor at SPPA. Dr. Zachary Spicer has been serving as the Director of Research and Outreach with the Institute of Public Administration of Canada (IPAC). He holds a PhD […]

SPPA Professor, Brenda Spotton Visano, featured in the Toronto Star

Brenda Spotton Visano, professor of economics and public policy at York University, has recently contributed the piece The Financial Empowerment and Problem Solving Program is about to lose its funding. That’s a huge problem for those who need it most. Read the full article at the Toronto Star.

Municipalities on the frontlines: New realities and mandates in a post-pandemic world - 4th Annual Municipalities of the Future Symposium

We are pleased to announce that our 4th annual Municipalities of the Future Symposium will proceed in virtual format on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 from 9:00am to 2:30pm and Dino Basso, Commissioner of Corporate Services for the Regional Municipality of York will serve as keynote speaker. Throughout the day there will be many guest speakers. View […]

2021 High School Essay Contest Winners

The 2021 essay contest "What is Your Vision for Canada?" winners were presented with their certificates at our annual Student, Alumni and Community Recognition Awards dinner on November 25, 2021 in a hybrid format, with 80 in-person guests and just as many on Zoom.  Professor Alena Kimakova (SPPA Director), and Milena Basciano (President) of our Public Policy and Administration Student […]