MacEachen Institute for Public Policy and Governance

New book from MIPP researchers examines pandemic response

Pre-order Seized by Uncertainty from McGill-Queens University Press

Developing strategic policy responses in light of uncertainty

Experts share lessons for crises with future policymakers

These 15 experts talk to MPA students about governance during a crisis. Read more here.

Introducing our Fall 2024 Project Leads

The MacEachen Institute welcomes Anthony Rosborough and Niki Kiepek as Project Leads

Welcome to the MacEachen Institute.

The MacEachen Institute for Public Policy and Governance at Dalhousie University is a nationally focused, non-partisan, interdisciplinary institute designed to support the development of progressive public policy and to encourage greater citizen engagement.

About the Institute

Read about the MacEachen Institute's vision, mission, and governance.

Research

Find briefing notes, presentations and reports about the MacEachen Institute's past and ongoing research.

Allan J. MacEachen

Learn about the life and legacy of Allan J. MacEachen.

Now available: Seized by Uncertainty: The Markets, Media, and Special Interests That Shaped Canada’s Response to COVID-19

MacEachen Institute Scholarly Director Kevin Quigley talks about the book's contribution to pandemic literature, and what policymakers can learn from COVID-19 in the Canadian context. Read more about Seized by Uncertainty here.

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MacEachen Institute in the News:

From The Conversation Canada:

Trump’s RFK Jr. nomination raises the stakes for media reporting on health

(Kevin Quigley, Nov. 21, 2024)

From The Hill Times:

A reluctance for post-pandemic learning

(Kevin Quigley | Nov. 18, 2024)

Accessible Tourism Recommendations (with Kevin Quigley and Tara Niekamp, CBC Information Morning Cape Breton | July 18, 2024)
How the N.S. tourism industry could better support people with disabilities (with Kevin Quigley and Tara Niekamp, CBC Information Morning Halifax | July 18, 2024)
Nova Scotia researchers explore ways to support agricultural sector, meet Canada’s climate goals and nutritional needs (Project Lead Kathleen Kevany, Halifax Examiner | Apr. 19, 2024)

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