News in 2017
Legalization of cannabis presents significant policy challenges, says U of S and U of R researchers
The legalization of cannabis presents far-reaching economic and social implications for policy makers across Canada, according to researchers at the province’s two universities.
No magic bullet to combat climate change according to U of S and U of R researchers
There is no clear-cut solution to reaching the federal target of a 30 per cent reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2030. Instead it will require a combination of policy ...
Tarun Katapally, JSGS Assistant Professor, receives funding as part of the Government of Canada's $3.7M investment in innovative health research
Researchers to study Indigenous youth, Parkinson’s disease and mental health.
Ken Coates among individuals recognized by the U of S as outstanding citizens in honour of Canada 150
Ten remarkable members of the University of Saskatchewan (U of S) community are being recognized as U of S Canada 150 Citizens for significantly contributing to Canada becoming a m...
JSGS professor has leading role in climate change for international body
Margot Hurlbert will lead an international team of writers and editors on the topic of Land and Climate
Ken Coates, JSGS professor and CRC at the U of S campus, receives award from Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business
The Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) has given Ken Coates its 2017 Award for Excellence in Aboriginal Relations for “his deep understanding of past and present reali...
JSGS Announces New Appointments within Executive Education
The Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy (JSGS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Doug Moen as Director of Executive Education, effective July 1, 2017. The scho...
JSGS Welcomes New Assistant Professor to the U of S Campus
The Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy is pleased to welcome Alana Cattapan as an assistant professor in the school’s University of Saskatchewan campus, effective Jul...
JSGS professor and colleague publish paper on the Ring of Fire and Mining in Northern Ontario
The potential of the Ring of Fire, a large-scale mineral deposit in Northern Ontario, to bring prosperity to Indigenous communities remains trapped under a simmering conflict, stat...
Celebrating public policy school’s anniversary
In 2007, the University of Saskatchewan and the University of Regina did what some institutions may have thought impossible by creating a single, provincial public policy school.
New study engages citizen scientists in physical activity to influence policy
Dr. Tarun Katapally, a population health researcher and assistant professor at the Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy, and co-investigators from across the country ar...
Former President and CEO of Innovation Saskatchewan joins JSGS as an Executive-in-Residence
The Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy is pleased to welcome Jerome Konecsni, former president and CEO of Innovation Saskatchewan, as an executive-in-residence effect...
Provincial policy school launches science and innovation research centre
The Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy (JSGS), a joint venture between the universities of Regina and Saskatchewan, has launched a new research centre aimed at increa...
Johnson Shoyama Graduate School welcomes new faculty member
The JSGS is pleased to announce the addition of Elizabeth Schwartz as an assistant professor in the area of decision making