State of Canada Series: Nation Building in Canada: Governance and Public Policy for a New Era

State of Canada Series:

Nation Building in Canada: Governance and Public Policy for a New Era

Presented by:

Dr. Daniel Béland, Director, McGill Institute for the Study of Canada, and James McGill Professor, Department of Political Science, McGill University

Dr. Kent Fellows, Assistant Professor, University of Calgary School of Public Policy

Jennifer Wallner, Associate Professor, School of Political Studies and the Jean Luc Pépin Research Chair in Canadian Politics

Sean Willy, President & CEO, Des Nedhe Group

This discussion will be moderated by Michelle Bussière-Prytula, Graduate Chair and Associate Professor, Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy

Canada is undergoing important transformations that are reshaping the context in which public policy is designed and implemented. The capacity of governments to respond effectively to change depends not only on stability, but also on their ability to adapt over time.

This event will examine the state of governance in Canada at a time of growing complexity and uncertainties. The discussion will invite reflection on the strengths and limits of current governance models and what may be needed to build more effective and trusted institutions.

Event Details

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

12:00 – 1:30 pm CST

Join us on Zoom – register here and the Zoom connection details will be sent by email.

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*This event will be recorded – if you are interested in viewing the recording but are not able to attend the event, please do not register – instead, email jsgs.events@uregina.ca.

About the Series:  The State of Canada Lecture Series is a timely examination of the major forces shaping the country during a period of profound change. As political dynamics shift, regional tensions rise, and the global landscape evolves, understanding where Canada stands—and where it's headed—has never been more essential.

Questions? Email us at jsgs.events@uregina.ca.