Government priority setting exercises, such as the budget process, by nature must involve an opportunity for input from public servants combined with decision-making by politicians. Simple logistics limit the number of people that can actually witness the budget decision-making process, as well as the number of people who can benefit from the experience of “being in the room.” In this applied skills workshop participants will take part in a simulated Treasury Board as ministers preparing a budget that reflects government/popular priorities. 

By the end of this workshop you will be able to: 

• understand the nature of budget processes in government;
• distinguish between the various players and their roles;
• identify the prioritization challenges that decision makers typically face; and,
• recognize how you can better support decision makers when participating in the budget process in your daily work.

In his 34 years with the Government of Saskatchewan, Jim Marshall served in senior positions as staff to Treasury Board in the Ministry of Finance and in senior positions in the Crown Investment Corporation and in the Ministry of Industry and Resources before joining the Johnson-Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy as an Executive in Residence and lecturer in a number of courses in public administration and public policy. As an Executive in Residence, Jim also conducted hundreds of workshops in public administration in Western Canada and participated in national training activities. Jim also has a B.A and an M.A. in Economics.

Event Information:

University of Saskatchewan campus:

Time: Tuesday, October 11, 1-4 pm (CST)

Location: DIEF 137 (Prairie Room)

University of Regina campus:

Time: Thursday, October 13, 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm (CST)

Location: CB 330

The deadline to register is Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at Noon.

• This workshop is only open to current JSGS students, and preference will be given to the current JSGS 838 students
• This workshop will be available in person only
• Enrollment is competitive with a max. of 35 students in each campus. If there is significant interest, this number may increase to 40.
• ​Once your application is accepted, you will receive a confirmation email to confirm your registration.
• Please adhere to the COVID requirements at respective campuses, and stay at home if you feel unwell or have any COVID symptoms.