Louise Chaput has a PhD in French Linguistics. Her research focuses on journalistic discourse and sociolinguistic. Co-author of the textbooksÌý: Invitation à écrire and Découverte et communication, she is also interested in teaching French as a second language.Ìý
Kate Ryan has long been drawn to education.
At first, she wanted to be a teacher. While studying toward her degree in history at the University of Windsor, she volunteered at her old high school. She soon realized the profession wasn’t for her, but her passion for education remained.
Current position: Economist, Ontario Treasury Board SecretariatÌý
Co-op position:ÌýResearch Analyst (Intergovernmental Policy), Ontario Ministry of Infrastructure
Academic background: Philosophy & History, Queen’s University
Prior to his appointment as a Balsillie School Fellow,ÌýRoy NortonÌýwas Diplomat-in-Residence at BSIA in 2019-20. During his career in the Canadian Foreign Service he was posted four times to the USA: twice to Canada’s Embassy in Washington, DC (from 2006-10 as Minister – Congressional Affairs and Media Relations); as Consul General at Detroit (2010-14); and as Consul General at Chicago (2014-16). From 2016-2019, Roy was Canada’s Chief of Protocol, based at Global Affairs in Ottawa.
Current employer:ÌýBusiness Expertise Advisor, Service CanadaÌý
Academic Background: Political Science, Simon Fraser University
Current Position:ÌýProject Evaluator, Ministry of the Environment and Climate ChangeÌý
Co-op Position:ÌýAssistant Project Officer, Ontario Ministry of the Environment and Climate ChangeÌý
Academic Background:ÌýCriminal Justice & Public Policy, University ofÌýGuelph
Meet MPS alum Kirstin Alleyne
Current position:ÌýClean and Green Coordinator, City of Hamilton
Co-op experience:ÌýAssistant Environmental Planner,ÌýCity of Hamilton
Academic background:Ìý​Political Science,Ìý​McMaster UniversityÌý
Current position: Senior Systems Analyst, Ontario Ministry of Education
Co-op position: Economic Development Coordinator, City of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ
Academic Background: Bachelor of Environment and Sustainability, Governance and Community, University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ
Professor Henstra's research centres on public administration and public policy. In his work on emergency management and climate change adaptation, he has studied the policy process of federal, provincial and municipal governments, and has analyzed the complex, networked relationships among elected officials, public servants, stakeholders and the public.
The go-to-person for current students, Jessica is a graduate of the Master of Public Service program and the recipient of the 2014 MPS Excellence Award. Before making the move to À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ, she completed her B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies (Law and Society) at the University of British Columbia.
Academic background: Communications and Multimedia Studies, McMaster University
Co-op position:ÌýJunior Economist, Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Allan Kalashi PourÌý
After completing her bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Health Studies at McMaster University, Khanh Dang wasn’t exactly sure which career to pursue, but she knew she was interested in health policy.
John Milloy was first elected Member of Provincial Parliament for Kitchener Centre in 2003 and was re-elected in 2007 and 2011. John was appointed Government House Leader in 2011. He has also served as Minister of Community and Social Services, Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities and Minister of Research and Innovation.
Current position: Business Advisor, Ontario Digital ServiceÌý
Co-op position:ÌýPolicy and Research Analyst, Treasury Board Secretariat
Academic background: Bachelor of Arts (honours), Political Science, Western University
Current position:ÌýSenior Policy Advisor, Indigenous Advanced Education & Skills Control
Co-op experience:ÌýJunior Policy Analyst,ÌýON Ministry of Education
Academic background:Ìý​Law and Justice,Ìý​Algoma University
Principal at Stratgov Solutions
Current Position: Policy Analyst, Ontario Ministry of Education
Co-op Position: Business Analyst, eHealth Ontario & Research Analyst, Ontario Ministry of Infrastructure
A graduate of Harvard (Magna cum lauded in History), Harvard Divinity School, and the Graduate Theological Union (Thesis on the history of American responses to poverty), Frederick Bird is a Research Professor at the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ and Graduate Officer for the MA in Political Science. He is also a Distinguished Professor Emeritus at Concordia University, where previously he was a professor of Religion and a Concordia University Research Chair in Comparative Ethics.
Current Position: Strategic Planning Analyst, Global Affairs Canada
Co-op position: Business Improvement Analyst, Ontario Ministry of Government & Consumer Services
Academic background: Political Science & French, McMaster University
Frank Denton is the CEO of the Resource Productivity and Recovery Authority, a regulatory body overseen by the Ontario Ministry of Environment and Climate Change. ÌýHe spent 25 years working in the Ontario Public Service in a variety of senior executive positions.
Co-op position:ÌýMaster-Level Policy Analyst, Strategic Policy, Research, and Innovation Division, Ministry of the Solicitor General
Academic background: Political Science and Public Law, University of Toronto
Current position:ÌýDirector of Enteprise Sales, Degreed Canada
Co-op experience: Analyst, Regional Economics & Innovation Unit, Ontario Ministry of Finance
Academic background: Political Science, University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ
Jordan Hughes
Current position:ÌýPolicy Analyst (Cannabis Retail Implementation), Ontario Ministry of FinanceÌý
Co-op position: Policy Analyst, Human Services Integration Office, Ministry of Community and Social Services
Academic background:Ìý​English, Religion, Women's Studies,Ìý​University of Toronto
Co-op position: Research Assistant, Ontario Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration
Hariharan KukenthiranÌý
Professor Macfarlane’s research explores the relationships between rights, governance, and public policy, with a particular focus on the Supreme Court of Canada’s impact on public policy and political discourse under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. His current research examines legislative responses to court rulings on rights and the implications these interactions have for policy change, institutional relationships, and the meaning of the Constitution. Another project involves comparative study of bills of rights in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom.
Current position: Senior Economist, Ontario Treasury Board SecretariatÌý
Co-op position: Junior Business Analyst, eHealth Ontario
Academic Background: Political Science, McMaster University
Current position: Policy Specialist (Strategic Policy & Government Relations), Halton RegionÌý
Co-op position:ÌýHealth Promotion Assistant, Region of Peel
Academic background: Honours Double Major in Political Science & Sociology, McMaster University
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Current Position: Strategic Planning Analyst, Global Affairs Canada
Co-op position:ÌýBusiness Improvement Analyst, Ontario Ministry of Government & Consumer Services Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Academic background:ÌýPolitical Science & French, McMaster University
Current position:Ìý Planner (Provincial Planning Office), Ontario Ministry of TransportationÌý
Co-op position: Advisor,ÌýCleanTech & Advanced Manufacturing Branch, Ontario Investment Office (OIO), Ministry of Economic Development and Growth
Academic background:Ìý​Economics, Finance Specialization- International Studies option,Ìý​University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ
Co-op position:ÌýAssistant Analyst,ÌýTreasury Board of Canada, Secretariat
Academic background: Political Science and Economics, University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵÌý
Co-op position:ÌýPolicy Analyst, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Dr. Rosemary A. McGowan is an Associate Professor in the Leadership Program at Wilfrid Laurier University, Brantford campus.Ìý Dr. McGowan’s research explores organizational discourse and focuses on women in management, perceptions of employment equity, work and family/eldercare challenges, as well as managerial roles and identities. In addition, she has co-authored papers on the experiences of college transfer students attending university. She is a published case writer. Her teaching interests include leadership, organizational behaviour, project management, and organization theory.
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Current Position:ÌýSenior Consultant,ÌýErnst & Young
Co-op Position: Business Intelligence Coordinator, Regional Municipality of PeelÌý
Academic Background:ÌýPolitical Science, International Relations & Global Governance, University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ
Current position: Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic DevelopmentÌý
​C´Ç-´Ç±è position:ÌýPolicy Analyst, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Current position: Senior Policy Analyst, Ontario Treasury Board SecretariatÌý
Co-op position: Policy Assistant, Ministry of Children and Youth Services, Toronto (Government of Ontario)
Academic background: Philosophy, Brock University
Current position: Senior Research Advisor for Safety Policy and Education Branch, Ministry of Transportation
Co-op position:ÌýResearch Assistant, Ontario Health Study
​Academic Background: Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour, McMaster University
Academic background: Bachelor of Arts, double major in English Literature/Law/Justice & minor in Philosophy, Laurentian University
Co-op position:ÌýProject Management Coordinator, Office of the Auditor General of Canada
Academic background:ÌýArts and Business- History, Human Resources Specialization, University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ
Co-op position: Service Design & Transition Assistant, Ontario Ministry of Children and Youth ServicesÌý
Former mayor of the City of Kitchener
Co-op position:ÌýResearch Analyst, Behavioural Insights Unit, Ontario Treasury Board Secretariat
Academic background: Bachelor of Science in Health Studies with Gerontology Minor, University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ
Current position:ÌýManager (Policy & Government Relations),ÌýThe Association of Municipal Managers,ÌýClerks and Treasurers of Ontario (AMCTO)
Co-op experience: Assistant Environmental Officer, Environmental Service Directorate, Public Works and Government Services Canada; Policy Assistant, Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and HousingÌý
Academic background:ÌýHistory & Political Science (York University), Bachelor of Education (University of Toronto)
Current position: Research & Policy Analyst, Region of PeelÌý
Co-op position: Health Promotion Assistant, Regional Municipality of Peel
Academic background: History & Peace Studies, McMaster University
Meet MPS alum Stephanie Rempel
Current position: Senior Business Consultant,
Co-op experience: Advisor, Science and Technology Branch, Ontario Ministry of Economic Development, Trade and Employment
Academic background:ÌýArts & Science, University of Guelph
Current position: Policy/Program Advisor (Strategic Policy & Transportation Economics), Ministry of TransportationÌý
Co-op positions: Safety Research Advisor, Ontario Ministry of Transportation and Assistant Project Officer, Ontario Ministry of the Environment and Climate ChangeÌý
Academic Background: Honours Double Major inÌýBusiness & Political Science, University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ.
Co-op Position: Economic Analyst, Ministry of Finance.
Current position:ÌýPolicy and Issues Analyst, Capital Policy and Programs Branch, Ministry of Education
​Co-op experience:ÌýJunior Policy Analyst,ÌýON Ministry of Education
​Academic background:ÌýEnglish,ÌýTrent University
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Current position: Advisor (Health Planning and Performance),ÌýRegion of Peel
Co-op experience:ÌýHealth Promotion Assistant, Region of Peel
Academic background: Political Science and Health Studies, McMaster UniversityÌý
Co-op position: Policy Analyst, Canadian Radiotelevision and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC)
Academic background: Health Studies, Bachelor of Science (Honours) & Minor in Gerontology, University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ
Current position:ÌýSenior Research Officer, Citizenship, Heritage and Regions - Canadian HeritageÌý
Co-op experience: Economic Research Assistant, Copyright and International Trade Policy, Canadian HeritageÌý
Academic background:ÌýPolitical Science & French, Western University
Current position: Senior Policy Advisor, Ontario Ministry of Government & Consumer Services
Co-op position: Project Coordinator, Ericsson CanadaÌýÌý
Academic background:ÌýGender Studies & Political Science, Queen's University
Current position: ProgramÌýAnalyst (Provincial Anti-Human Trafficking) Ontario Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services
Co-op position: Policy/Research Assistant, Strategy &ÌýInnovation Branch, Environmental Services, York Region
Current position: Policy Advisor, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food & Rural Affairs
Co-op experience: Organizational Effectiveness Analyst, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food & Rural Affairs
Academic background: Communication Studies and Performing Arts, St. Lawrence University
Current position: Senior Policy Analyst (Community Safety and Countering Crime Branch),ÌýPublic Safety Canada
Co-op position: Analyst, Statistics Canada
Academic background:ÌýLegal Studies, Arts & Business co-op, minor in Sociology, University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ
Current position: Marketing CoordinatorÌýRapid Novor (biotechnology startup)Ìý
Co-op position: Growth Specialist, Hubba (tech startup)Ìý& Usability Researcher, Desire2Learn
Current position: Records Clerk, City of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ
Co-op experience:ÌýJunior Research/Policy Analyst,ÌýCity of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ
Academic background:ÌýPhilosophy and Leadership Studies, University of New Brunswick
Congratulations to Matthew Johnson, MPS Class of 2012, who recently began the City of Windsor's newÌýEconomic Development Officer position.
Julianna Mutch
Current position: Business Improvement Analyst, Health Performance and Accountability,
Co-op experience: Student Coordinator, Volunteer Resources Team, Health Services; Evaluation Assistant, Health Performance and Accountability, Regional Municipality of Peel
Academic background:ÌýCriminology and Law, University of Toronto
Current position: Senior Policy Advisor, Ontario Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills DevelopmentÌý
Co-op position: Junior Policy Analyst, Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities
Academic background: Philosophy, Western University
Leah MyersÌýis the former Assistant Deputy Minster responsible for income security and pension policy at the Ontario Ministry of Finance.Ìý
Current position: Deputy Clerk,
Co-op experience:ÌýCommittee Coordinator, Town ofÌýBradford West Gwillimbury
​Academic background:ÌýLegal Studies, University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ
Current position:ÌýBusiness & Fiscal Planning Lead, Ontario Ministry of TransportationÌý
Co-op position: Research Analyst, Ontario Ministry of Finance
Academic background: Classical Studies, Queen's University
Current position: Policy Analyst, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
Co-op position: Policy and Programs Assistant/Research Marketing Associate, Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
Current position:ÌýPolicy Analyst (National Office for Victims), Public Safety CanadaÌý
Co-op experience:ÌýAnalyst-Researcher, Industry CanadaÌý
Academic background:ÌýPolitical Science, University of Toronto
Current career: Modern and Foreign Language Coordinator/Teacher, England
Co-op experience: Junior Program Officer, Environmental Stewardship Branch, Environment Canada; Student Leadership Program Assistant, Organizational and Human Development, University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ
Academic background: French, University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ
Current position:ÌýSenior Program Officer, Fisheries and Oceans Canada Ìý
Co-op experience: Policy Analyst, Natural Resources CanadaÌý
Academic background: Arts and Science, University of Guelph
Meet MPS alum Aamir Hajeeyani
Current position: ParliamentaryÌýAssistant, Parliament of CanadaÌý
Co-op position: Constituency Assistant to the Hon.Bardish Chagger, Member of Parliament for À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ ridingÌý
Academic background: Bachelor of Public Affairs and Policy Management, Minor in Law, Carleton University
Current position:ÌýAnalyst,ÌýManufacturing and Life Sciences Branch, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)Ìý
Co-op position:ÌýAnalyst, Manufacturing and Life Sciences Branch, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)Ìý
Anindya Sen is a professor at the Department of Economics where he has taught since 1998; the current director of Master of the Public Service program; the Associate Director for À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Cybersecurity & Privacy Institute; and the Director for Graduate Diploma in Computational Data Analytics for the Social Sciences & Humanities (CDASH).
Current position:ÌýSeniorÌýPolicy Analyst, Periodical Programs Directorate, Ìý
Co-op experience: Policy Analyst, Canadian Heritage
Academic background:ÌýMusic, University of ManitobaÌý
Co-op position: Trade Commisioner (Special Projects), Global Affairs CanadaÌý
Academic background: Political Science (B.A), University of TorontoÌý
Meet MPS alumn Tracy Suerich
Academic background: Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour, McMaster University
Co-op position: Research Assistant, Ontario Health StudyÌý
Academic background: Political Science and Business, Wilfrid Laurier University
Co-op position:ÌýJunior Business Advisor, Ontario Investment Office, Ministry of Economic Development and GrowthÌý
Kayla Carleton
Current position: Head of Regulatory Affairs, Eve & Co IncorporatedÌý
​Co-op position: Analyst, Retail and Service Industries Division at Statistics Canada
Academic background: Social Development Studies, University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ
Co-op position: Documents and Logistics Branch Forms Management Project Assistant, Ministry of Government and Consumer Services
Professor Carter’s research highlights the ecological and political-economic risks of fossil fuel dependence while advancing new policy measures to wind down fossil fuel extraction and production. Working alongside a community of scholars and policy advocates, she aims to reimagine Canadian and international climate policy.ÌýVisitÌýÌýfor more details about her research and grants, publications, teaching, graduate student supervision, and public engagement.
Meet MPS alum Sridaya Srivatsan
Co-op Position: National Cybercrime Coordination Unit (NC3) at Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
Academic Background: Honours Legal Studies and Biology, University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Co-op Position: National Cybercrime Coordination Unit (NC3) at Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
Current position:ÌýPolicy Analyst,
Co-op experience:ÌýData Analyst, Periodical Publishing Policy, Canadian Heritage; Research Assistant, Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada, Gatineau
​Academic background: Business Administration, Simon Fraser University
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Current position: Senior Analyst (Economic Strategy Tables Bureau),ÌýInnovation, Science and Economic Development CanadaÌý
Co-op position: Research Intern, Niagara Parks Commission
Academic background: Political Science, Bishop's University
Academic background: Bachelor of Arts, major in Legal Studies & minor in Political Science, University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ
Co-op position: Junior Program Officer, Income Security and Social Development Branch, Employment and Social Development Canada
Current position: Senior Health Care Consultant,ÌýSantis Health
Co-op experience:ÌýPERL Policy Co-op,ÌýON Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing
Academic background:ÌýHistory,ÌýQueen's University
Current position:ÌýSenior Policy Advisor, Ontario Ministry of Colleges and UniversitiesÌý
Co-op position:ÌýResearch & Insights Analyst, Toronto Transit Commission
Academic background: Global Development & Gender Studies, Queen’s University
Current position:Ìý Business Intelligence Specialist, Blue North Strategies
Co-op position: Junior Operations Analyst (Business Planning & Analytics), Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp.
Dr. Alexander Lanoszka's research centres on international security. In his work on foreign and defence policy issues, he has studied how military alliances operate, whether to reassure its own members of continued support or to prevent adversaries from going about different types of aggression. He has made media appearances in CBC radio and television programming,ÌýThe Economist, and many other outlets around the world.Ìý
Jay Rawding is our new student advisor.