/maxbellschool/taxonomy/term/888/all en /maxbellschool/channels/news/what-kind-president-would-joe-biden-be-globe-and-mail-326114 <p>November 7, 2020 | In his latest article for the Globe and Mail, David Shribman ponders how U.S. President-elect Joe Biden might govern by examining the circumstances that shaped him and the style of politics he has embraced throughout his career.</p> <p>Click <a href="https://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/article-what-kind-of-president-will-joe-biden-be-if-he-wins/" target="_blank">here</a> to read the article.</p> Mon, 09 Nov 2020 16:48:32 +0000 matthew.mclaughlin2@mail.mcgill.ca 2231 at /maxbellschool /maxbellschool/article/article-event-recap/policy-schools-and-think-tanks <p>The Max Bell School of Public Policy recently hosted <a href="/maxbellschool/events/past-events/2019-past-events/betterpolicy">Better Policy for a Better World</a>, a conference centered on how ideas can be put into practice in the complex world of policy making.</p> <p>Moderated by Daniel Béland, director of the Æ»¹ûÒùÔº Institute for the Study of Canada, the second panel of the conference explored the role public policy schools and think tanks play in the policy process and what these institutions could be doing better.</p> Tue, 03 Dec 2019 16:39:58 +0000 Max Bell School of Public Policy 1683 at /maxbellschool /maxbellschool/article/article-event-recap/complex-world-policy-making <p>Two weeks ago, over 200 people converged in Montreal for <a href="/maxbellschool/events/past-events/2019-past-events/betterpolicy">Better Policy for a Better World</a>, a Max Bell School of Public Policy conference aimed at addressing the gap between the theory and the practice of policy making. The day’s first panel brought together veteran political strategists, all seeking to explain why good ideas aren’t enough.</p> Mon, 02 Dec 2019 19:29:08 +0000 Max Bell School of Public Policy 1680 at /maxbellschool /maxbellschool/article/article/why-arent-good-ideas-enough <p>On November 14, 2019, the Max Bell School of Public Policy hosted a full-day conference, <a href="/maxbellschool/events/past-events/2019-past-events/betterpolicy"><em>Better Policy for a Better World: Why good ideas aren’t enough</em></a>. During four panel sessions, <a href="/maxbellschool/events/past-events/2019-past-events/betterpolicy/panelists">18 leading policy experts and politicians</a> shared their insights on how to address complex policy issues in the real world.</p> Tue, 19 Nov 2019 21:07:42 +0000 Max Bell School of Public Policy 1654 at /maxbellschool /maxbellschool/article/article/why-good-ideas-arent-enough <p>On November 14, 2019, over two hundred attendees from across the country will gather in Montreal for <em><a href="/maxbellschool/events/betterpolicy">Better Policy for a Better World</a></em>. This conference put on by Æ»¹ûÒùÔº's Max Bell School of Public Policy asks: how can we close the gap between the theory of public policy and the complex art of putting it into practice? </p> Wed, 30 Oct 2019 21:47:42 +0000 Max Bell School of Public Policy 1643 at /maxbellschool /maxbellschool/article/article/assessing-canadas-ecofiscal-commission <p>Ecofiscal was a unique, purpose-built, think tank dedicated to the research and advocacy of pollution pricing. Pollution pricing is a good idea, but is a good idea enough to get things done?</p> <p>Our upcoming conference, <a href="/maxbellschool/events/betterpolicy">Better Policy for a Better World</a>, will explore the many reasons that policy making is difficult in the real world.</p> <p>In the conference's third panel, four independent experts will assess the role played by Canada’s Ecofiscal Commission in influencing Canadian policy.</p> Wed, 30 Oct 2019 20:48:58 +0000 Max Bell School of Public Policy 1642 at /maxbellschool /maxbellschool/article/event-recap-video/foreign-policy-and-foreign-interference-2019-canadian-election <p>While the 2019 Federal Election saw limited foreign policy debate, international issues were omnipresent: climate change, refugees and immigration, Canada's relationship with China and the United States, escalating trade disputes, and threats to democracy - including through election interference - all featured throughout the campaign. On the eve of the vote, we hosted a conversation about how Canada’s role in an increasingly unstable world, and threats to its core values and interests, have been addressed in this election, and what challenges might lie ahead for a new government.</p> Fri, 20 Dec 2019 23:02:36 +0000 Max Bell School of Public Policy 1719 at /maxbellschool /maxbellschool/article/securing-good-development-outcomes-global-growth-challenges-and-opportunities <p>Every year, the World Bank presents an important policy-signalling address from a leading academic institution ahead of its general assembly in Washington, D.C.</p> <p>David Malpass, President of the World Bank Group, took the stage in Pollack Hall at Æ»¹ûÒùÔº on Monday, Oct. 7 to give his first major speech as president of the World Bank Group. His speech focused on the major global challenges and opportunities to achieving good growth. The event included a discussion moderated by Prof. Isabelle Bajeux-Besnainou, Dean of the Desautels Faculty of Management.</p> Tue, 15 Oct 2019 18:59:17 +0000 Max Bell School of Public Policy 1622 at /maxbellschool /maxbellschool/article/max-bell-school-welcomes-its-inaugural-mpp-class <p>As the 2019/2020 academic year kicked off, Æ»¹ûÒùÔº welcomed thousands of new students. This year among those joining the Æ»¹ûÒùÔº community was a group of 31 outstanding individuals selected as the inaugural class of the Max Bell School’s <a href="/maxbellschool/mpp-program">Master of Public Policy (MPP</a>) program.</p> Tue, 24 Sep 2019 16:17:35 +0000 Max Bell School of Public Policy 1600 at /maxbellschool /maxbellschool/article/mix-and-match <p>Shifting and complex, Canada’s energy sector occupies a critical role in the economy and politics of the country.</p> Mon, 28 Oct 2019 15:21:05 +0000 Max Bell School of Public Policy 1638 at /maxbellschool /maxbellschool/article/social-scientists-get-data-savvy-0 <p>In the 21st century data science forms the core of the public policy development. It’s critical for policy analysts to have the ability to work confidently with data, but too often they are not equipped with the skills to do so.</p> Mon, 23 Sep 2019 15:06:49 +0000 Max Bell School of Public Policy 1594 at /maxbellschool /maxbellschool/article/mpp-teaching-staff-meeting-article <p>On May 29, 2019, our teaching faculty got together for a full day session at Æ»¹ûÒùÔº's Faculty Club. This eclectic group of policy practitioners and academics spent the day discussing their respective curricula and sharing previous experiences in teaching and policy practice.</p> <p>  <img height="333" width="500" style="width: 500px; height: 333px; margin-left: 50px; margin-right: 50px;" class="file-extra-large " src="/maxbellschool/files/maxbellschool/styles/wysiwyg_extra_large/public/190529-100000-9590.jpg?itok=gHmtGYUY" alt="" /></p> Mon, 10 Jun 2019 18:57:28 +0000 lilia.brahimi@mail.mcgill.ca 1463 at /maxbellschool /maxbellschool/article/steven-pinker-conversation-max-bell-school-professor-jennifer-welsh <p>Bestselling author and experimental psychologist Steven Pinker, was joined in conversation by ƻ¹ûÒùÔº Professor Jennifer Welsh in New York City on Thursday, May 16. </p> <p>We put together a few highlights of their conversation. The full video is available below.</p> <h3>Are democracies today really facing new challenges or are the threats more traditional than they seem at first?</h3> <p>Jennifer Welsh explored the possible approaches we can take towards the challenges facing democracies today. </p> Wed, 03 Jul 2019 18:41:48 +0000 Max Bell School of Public Policy 1487 at /maxbellschool /maxbellschool/article/video-canada-us-relationship-past-and-future <p>The half-day conference included two panels, a keynote speech and a fireside chat with former Prime Minister Brian Mulroney. We've broken down the event by sections below. </p> Mon, 29 Apr 2019 20:52:35 +0000 Max Bell School of Public Policy 1414 at /maxbellschool /maxbellschool/article/video-indigenous-crown-relations-pre-election-breakfast-series <p><span>The panel included Marilyn Slett, Hayden King and Brock Pitawanakwat. It was moderated by Jennifer Ditchburn and introduced by Gilbert Whiteduck. </span></p> <p>Each panelist brought their perspective on reconciliation efforts in the context of evolving First Nations-Crown relations. </p> <h3>On the Canadian government's approach to the nation to nation relationship and reconciliation</h3> <p>Hayden King, director at the Yellowhead Institute, argued that the Canadian government's approach to the the nation to nation relationship and reconciliation was dissapointing.</p> Mon, 08 Apr 2019 20:37:38 +0000 Max Bell School of Public Policy 1379 at /maxbellschool