This course addresses the creation and evolution of core areas of Canadian public policy including social, resource and fiscal policy. Emphasis will be placed on theories of policy creation and evolution, as well as policy evaluation. Students will explore how partisan interests, focusing events and the federal arrangement impact policymaking.

Antirequisite(s): Political Science 3307F/G.

Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in 3rd or 4th year in either Political Science; Politics and International Relations; or Social Justice and Peace Studies, or permission of the department.

Extra Information: 2 seminar hours.