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The inaugural director of the School of Policy Studies, Tom Courchene (1940-2025) was a master at bridging scholarship and public policy. He made striking contributions to Canadian policy debates, and his contributions were recognized with the highest honours the country can give. He was an Officer of the Order of Canada, a fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, a recipient of the Canada Council Molson Prize for lifetime achievement, and a winner of the Donner Prize twice. 

This Symposium asks two questions:

1) Why was Tom such an effective contributor to policy debates?  

2) Does his approach to public policy remain relevant today?   

Confirmed participants include Robin Boadway, Kevin Lynch, Lisa Powell, Bob Rae, Kyle Hanniman, Olivier Jacques and Jennifer Ditchburn.

Lunch will be provided. 

Parking information can be found on the University Club’s website. There are a very limited number of parking spaces available in the parking lot in front of the University Club, accessed off of Stuart Street. We recommend that you plan to arrive early to ensure you have ample time to find parking on campus. The event will begin promptly at 11:00 am.