The Glendon School is Canada’s first bilingual graduate school of public and international affairs. A unique Canadian institution, it combines a comprehensive bilingualism with a focus upon both public and international affairs. Adopting a global perspective, the School explores the relationship between public institutions and their larger environment. Its purpose is to advance research on public and international affairs; provide a high-quality bilingual master’s program; and offer innovative professional development programming.
The Glendon School is located in mid-town Toronto on the fully bilingual Glendon Campus of York University. This picturesque setting is the ideal venue for bringing together public leaders and academic specialists to discuss and debate the challenges facing contemporary public life.
MA in Public and International Affairs
The flagship component of the School, our Master’s program offers a uniquely bilingual education that will prepare students for leadership roles in public life. Students become well-versed not only in public policy and administration, but in public affairs – a broader examination of Canadian public institutions and the international environments in which they function.
Program Highlights
- Canada’s first bilingual Master’s program in public and international affairs
- Support to further develop students’ skills in their second official language
- An internship component with a governmental or non-governmental organization
Glendon in the News
Alex Himelfarb cited in a recent Globe Focus piece
Alex Himelfarb on Public Sector Renewal
Global Brief Editor Irvin Studin on The Agenda with Steve Paikin
Latest News and Information
Weekly Colloquium guests during Winter Term 2012 have included:
Amb. Martin Collacott, Hon. David Collenette, Prof. Margaret Somerville, Dr. Clayton Ruby, Amb. James Bissett.
Recent 2011 Colloquium guests have included:
Hon. Stéphane Dion, Hon. Roy McMurtry, Mr. Kevin Page, Mme Louise Fréchette.
CGC and GSPIA April 7 conference: People Power and the Age of Social Media: Can Canadians Mobilize?
MPIA Admission for Fall 2012 starts end of September 2011 to February 15, 2012
Students participated in CGC's latest event in Québec City:
Alex Himelfarb, GSPIA and CGC Director, Official Blog:
Upcoming & Recent Events
| November 3, 2011 |
| The European Parliament's Trade Powers After the Lisbon Treaty |
Senate Chamber York Hall C Wing |
| May 17, 2011 |
| Which growing role for the African continent in the global governance? |
| Senate Chamber York Hall, C Wing |
| April 7, 2011 |
| People Power and the Age of Social Media: Can Canadians Mobilize? |
| Glendon Hall, BMO |
| January 27, 2011 |
| Quebec City |
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