Upcoming Events
September 2010 | ||
| Title: | Taking Stock of Potash | |
| Speaker(s): |
Moderated by Michael Atkinson, JSGS Executive Director
Panel: Peter Phillips, Professor, U of S Campus Murray Fulton, Professor, U of S Campus Ken Rasmussen, Associate Director, U of R Campus Jim Marshall, Executive in Residence, U of R Campus | |
| Date and Time: | September 10, 2010 10:00 am - September 10, 2010 11:30 am | |
| Saskatoon Location: | Education Building, Room 1004, University of Saskatchewan Campus | |
| Regina Location: | JSGS Window Room, 2nd Floor, Gallery Building, University of Regina, College Ave Campus | |
| Description: | From the time of its discovery in the deep, salty earth of Saskatchewan, potash has presented successive provincial governments with a variety of policy problems. The pink rock was the subject of prorationing under Premier Ross Thatcher; nationalization under Allan Blakeney; and privatization under Grant Devine. Regardless of policy approach, however, all premiers have viewed potash as a valuable resource that should ultimately belong to Saskatchewan people. Would the takeover of Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan by Australian mining giant BHP Billiton change the role of the Government of Saskatchewan? Or would a diversified multi-national company bring advantages to managing this province’s best-known mined commodity? Is the industry going through yet another change, and if so, what are the best policy options for Saskatchewan? If BHP does take over PotashCorp, should it continue to sell through Canpotex, the overseas marketing arm for provincial potash? These questions are crucial, since potash has long held great importance as a contributor to public finances. | |
| Contact: | This event is part of a lecture series organized by the Johnson-Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy (JSGS). This lecture series features speakers addressing provincial, national and international issues. | |
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| Title: | Policy Seminar: Budgeting and Financial Management | |
| Speaker(s): | Facilitated by Dan Perrins, Executive-in-Residence, JSGS and Jim Marshall, Executive-in-Residence, JSGS | |
| Date and Time: | September 14, 2010 9:00 am - September 14, 2010 4:30 pm | |
| Saskatoon Location: | Room 1E80, Agriculture Building 51 Campus Drive University of Saskatchewan Campus | |
| Description: | This seminar provides participants with an understanding of different types of budgeting systems which governments use and the roles of different decision-making bodies in setting government budgets. Topics will focus on important budgeting principles and the stages common in budget development processes from the initial establishment of broad priorities, through the budget review process, budget implementation, to the final stages of results reporting. The seminar will also discuss the role of program managers in managing resources throughout the budget year and the processes in place to ensure budget decisions are met and that financial plans are responsive to rapidly changing program demands.
Participants will learn the process for inputs into budget decisions, how to interpret budget decisions and their role in monitoring budgetary outcomes. The key goals of the seminar are: 1) to familiarize participants with different budgeting systems and their strengths and weaknesses; 2) to learn the basic principles and steps in the budget decision-making process; 3) to learn how to have effective input into budget decisions; and, 4) to understand the methods available for monitoring and reporting during the course of a fiscal year. | |
| Contact: | For more information, contact us at 306.585.5862 or . | |
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| Title: | Student Policy Seminar: Budgeting and Financial Management | |
| Speaker(s): | Facilitated by Dan Perrins, Executive-in-Residence, JSGS and Jim Marshall, Executive-in-Residence, JSGS | |
| Date and Time: | September 15, 2010 9:00 am - September 15, 2010 12:00 pm | |
| Saskatoon Location: | Theatre, Diefenbaker Building, 101 Diefenbaker Place, University of Saskatchewan Campus | |
| Description: | This seminar provides participants with an understanding of different types of budgeting systems which governments use and the roles of different decision-making bodies in setting government budgets. Topics will focus on important budgeting principles and the stages common in budget development processes from the initial establishment of broad priorities, through the budget review process, budget implementation, to the final stages of results reporting.
Participants will learn the process for inputs into budget decisions, how to interpret budget decisions and their role in monitoring budgetary outcomes. The key goals of the seminar are: 1) to familiarize participants with different budgeting systems and their strengths and weaknesses; 2) to learn the basic principles and steps in the budget decision-making process; and, 3) to learn how to have effective input into budget decisions. | |
| Contact: | For more information, contact us at 306.585.5862 or . | |
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| Title: | The Coming Demographic Shift: Career and Human Resource Policy Implications | |
| Speaker(s): |
Presented by Rosemary A. Venne, Associate Professor
Edwards School of Business *Please note this event is full. If you would like to be added to the waitlist, please submit a registration form (link is below)* | |
| Date and Time: | September 16, 2010 2:00 pm - September 16, 2010 3:30 pm | |
| Saskatoon Location: | Theatre (101 Diefenbaker Place), Diefenbaker Building University of Saskatchewan Campus | |
| Regina Location: | JSGS Window Room, 2nd Floor, Gallery Building University of Regina College Ave. Campus | |
| Description: | Between 1947 and 1966, Canada was one of the few countries that experienced a prolonged population explosion known as the Baby Boom. In Canada we are coping with a huge swing in the size of generations and concerns about future labour force shortages. This presentation will begin with a discussion of Canada’s changing demographic profile, followed by tracing changes in career patterns in the post-war
period. What are the best retention policies to deal with the changing nature of our employees and changing career patterns? What human resource policies make the most sense in terms of our changing population patterns? Rosemary Venne received a Masters degree in Psychology and a Masters degree in Industrial Relations, both from Queen’s University. She completed her PhD from the Centre for Industrial Relations at the University of Toronto and joined the faculty in the Edwards School of Business at the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon in 1992. Her research interests include demography as it relates to changes in the labour force, career patterns and human resource management. Other interests are changes in work-time scheduling including alternative work-time arrangements. Rosemary is co-author with David Foot of several demography papers, including, “Populations, Pyramids and Promotional Prospects.” | |
| Contact: | This event is part of a lecture series organized by the Johnson-Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy (JSGS). This lecture series features speakers addressing provincial, national and international issues. | |
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| Title: | Experiences of a Finance Minister | |
| Speaker(s): | Presented by Rod Gantefoer, MLA, Melfort Constituency | |
| Date and Time: | September 23, 2010 10:00 am - September 23, 2010 11:30 am | |
| Saskatoon Location: | Theatre (101 Diefenbaker Place), Diefenbaker Building University of Saskatchewan Campus | |
| Regina Location: | JSGS Window Room, 2nd Floor, Gallery Building University of Regina College Ave. Campus | |
| Description: | Elected in 1995, Mr. Gantefoer has a broad range of experiences in the Legislature, having served as the opposition critic for many key portfolios. Mr. Gantefoer was House Leader for the official opposition, as well as for the Government caucus from 2007 to 2009. Additionally, Mr. Gantefoer served as Finance Minister and chaired the province’s Treasury Board from 2007 to June 2010. In his presentation, Mr. Gantefoer will share his experiences as the person responsible for playing a key role in developing the budget and managing the province’s finances. | |
| Contact: | This event is part of a lecture series organized by the Johnson-Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy (JSGS). This lecture series features speakers addressing provincial, national and international issues. | |
| Click here for details | ||
October 2010 | ||
| Title: | Student Policy Seminar: Budgeting and Financial Management | |
| Speaker(s): | Facilitated by Dan Perrins, Executive-in-Residence, JSGS and Jim Marshall, Executive-in-Residence, JSGS | |
| Date and Time: | October 06, 2010 9:00 am - October 06, 2010 12:00 pm | |
| Regina Location: | Language Institute, Room 215, University of Regina campus | |
| Description: | This seminar provides participants with an understanding of different types of budgeting systems which governments use and the roles of different decision-making bodies in setting government budgets. Topics will focus on important budgeting principles and the stages common in budget development processes from the initial establishment of broad priorities, through the budget review process, budget implementation, to the final stages of results reporting.
Participants will learn the process for inputs into budget decisions, how to interpret budget decisions and their role in monitoring budgetary outcomes. The key goals of the seminar are: 1) to familiarize participants with different budgeting systems and their strengths and weaknesses; 2) to learn the basic principles and steps in the budget decision-making process; and, 3) to learn how to have effective input into budget decisions. | |
| Contact: | For more information, contact us at 306.585.5862 or . | |
| Click here for details | ||