This year's Houston Lecture welcomed Timothy Caulfield, Professor of Health Law and Science Policy, to our @USask campus for a timely discussion on the spread of misinformation and its impact on public health.
đź“· Some highlights from the evening
Missed “Nation Building in Canada: Governance and Public Policy for a New Era”? Watch the recorded lecture now, on the JSGS Archived Events page!
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Tomorrow! ⏰
How can Canada build stronger, more adaptive institutions in a time of uncertainty?
Join us for an insightful conversation with top experts on the future of governance and public policy in Canada.
✨ Don’t miss your chance to be part of the discussion
đź—“ May 12 | 12 PM CST
đź’» Online
đź”— Register now - https://www.schoolofpublicpolicy.sk.ca/news-events/calendar.php
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Missed this lecture? Boys and educational attainment: Implications for the future of the Canadian Workforce
Moderated by Dr. Jim Farney (he/him), Director and Professor, JSGS, , this event will feature commentary by:
• Sam Eagan (he/him), Reporter, featured in The New Yorker, The New Republic, WIRED, VICE and more
• Mary Wells (she/her), Dean of Engineering, University of Waterloo
Visit the JSGS EDI Discussion Series page to watch the recording!
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Missed “Canada’s Place in the World”? Watch the recorded lecture now - find the link on our Archived Events page!
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An engaged audience gathered at our @uofreginaofficial campus to unpack the evolving landscape of the Global Energy Policy: Past, Present, and Future.
The lecture highlighted how past policy decisions continue to shape present‑day energy challenges, from security and affordability to sustainability and transition planning.
The event concluded with conversations among attendees, reinforcing our aim to create spaces where ideas, evidence, and diverse perspectives come together in solving some of today’s most pressing global challenges.
Thank you to everyone for joining us for an insightful evening.
With the 2025-26 JSGS Alumni Association Mentorship Program officially wrapped, we're reflecting on five strong years of the program and the dedication of our alumni mentors 🙌
To all our mentors who made the time and space to listen, guide, share, and open doors, thank you – your support has shaped the career journeys for so many students.
Mentees, we'd love to hear from you! Tell us about a mentor who made an impact and share one thing you learned through the program.
🌍 How do we design tomorrow’s energy systems using institutions built for the past?
Much of today’s energy infrastructure was created for a more stable and predictable era. But global energy systems are now evolving at an unprecedented pace.
Join international energy expert Tim Stone, CBE as he explores how continuity, inertia, and change are shaping the future of nuclear power and global energy policy.
The keynote will be followed by a Saskatchewan panel discussion with leaders from academia and industry.
đź“… April 23
📍 University of Regina – College Avenue Campus
đź’» In person or online
Details and registration found on the JSGS Events Calendar.
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Big conversations are happening. 🇨🇦
We’re excited to launch our next State of Canada Series event: Nation Building in Canada: Governance and Public Policy for a New Era
Join leading experts as they explore how Canada is navigating change—and what it means for the future of public policy and governance.
đź“… May 12, 2026
⏰ 12:00–1:30 PM CST
đź’» Online (Zoom)
đź”— Register on the JSGS Events Calendar
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We are delighted to announce @jsgspp Master of Public Policy (and future PhD) student Laura Fraser is this year's recipient of the Isobel and Len Findlay Travel Award.
This annual award provides financial travel support to knowledge mobilization activities of a student who demonstrates a commitment to exploring the transformative potential of democratically governed co-operatives and other social economy enterprises.
Laura's work focuses on the Canadian-United Kingdom timber trade and the development of Canadian forestry management. This Award will support Laura in sharing her research with a wider academic community through presentations at the Canadian Network for Economic History and Canadian Economic Association, Atlantic Canadian Studies conferences.
Read more about Laura, her research, and the award here: https://usaskstudies.coop/articles/findlay-award-recipient-2026.php
⏰ Happening tomorrow!
Don’t miss this important conversation on education, equity, and the future of Canada’s workforce.
📆 April 21 | 11 AM CST
đź’» Online
đź”— Register on our Events Calendar
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Why do smart people believe misinformation?
And more importantly—what can we do about it?
At the 2026 Houston Lecture, Timothy Caulfield breaks down the science behind belief, misinformation, and trust.
This is a conversation you don’t want to miss!
đź”— Register on the JSGS Events Calendar!
Tag a colleague or friend who should come with you 👇
