PO 245

Introduces students to Canadian public policy, with attention to how ideas, actors, structures and power shape policymaking. Students will gain familiarity with key concepts in policy studies, through a focus on how policies are created, debated, and changed in the Canadian political context. By the end of the course, students will develop critical skills in the analysis of policymaking and gain insights into the complexities of contemporary policy issues in Canada. Class sessions may include lectures, case studies, discussions, group activities, and guest speakers. <br>