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JSGS Featured Lecture Series

The Johnson-Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy organizes an annual Featured Lecture Series exploring themed policy areas. Presenters are invited to bring a unique and interesting look to the topic, especially any new theoretical or applied developments. The theme for 2012-2013 is Public Consultation.

2012-13 Public Consultation Lecture Series

The Public Consultation Lecture Series will explore the growing expectation that public opinion be woven into policy formulation. What constitutes sound methods of consultation for the purposes of modern governance? How do the tools of the Internet combine with traditional modes of participation to channel policy ideas and determine whose voices are deemed legitimate? Under the theme of Public Consultation, this series seeks to provide answers to questions like these in the context of modern democratic expectations and active citizenry. The 2012-13 lecture series features:

	Kathleen McNutt, Associate Professor and Graduate Chair, Johnson-Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy, and Associate Member, Department of Political Studies, University of Regina Title: Does Social Media Matter? Public Engagement in the Web 2.0 Era Date: Tuesday, November 20, 2012 Time: 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Location: This lecture will take place in Saskatoon and will be video-conferenced to a Regina audience. Click here for the presentation abstract, photos and video.
	Peter MacLeod, Principal and Co-founder, MASS LBP Title: The Promise of Public Engagement Date: Tuesday, December 11, 2012 Time: 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Location: This lecture will take place in Regina and will be video-conferenced to a Saskatoon audience. Click here for the presentation abstract, photos and video.
	John Wilkins, Executive in Residence, Public Management Program, Schulich School of Business, York University Title: The Politics of Budget Consultations Date: Thursday, February 28, 2013 Time: 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Location: This lecture will take place in Regina and will be video-conferenced to a Saskatoon audience. Click here for the presentation abstract, presentation slides, photos and video.
	Stuart Soroka, Associate Professor, William Dawson Scholar, Graduate Program Director, Department of Political Science, McGill University Title: Public Opinion and Public Policy Date: Wednesday, May 8, 2013 Time: 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Location: This lecture will take place in Saskatoon and will be video-conferenced to a Regina audience.

Download JSGS Public Consultation Lecture Series poster.