Advisory Council

The Department of Politics and Public Administration at Ryerson enjoys the active support of prominent administrators and employee representatives from all levels of government through a Program Advisory Council as mandated by University policy. The Department’s Advisory Council provides ongoing advice and expertise to ensure the curriculum remains current and relevant. These Council members bring to our program an in-depth understanding of the educational and professional development needs required in the public sector. In addition to serving in a formal capacity as the Advisory Council for both undergraduate programs ( Politics and Governance; Public Administration and Governance), Council members also serve as Advisory Consultants to the graduate program (Public Policy and Administration).

In addition to the formal Advisory Council mandated by University policy, the Department enjoys the support of Deputy Minister Champions at both the federal and provincial levels as well as the support of a Public Servant in Residence, Joan Andrew.

Advisory Council Members:

Dr. Isabella Bakker
Professor
Department of Political Science
York University

John Campey
Executive Director
Community Social Planning Council of Toronto

Jenny A. Gumbs
Honorary Consul General
Consulate General of Grenada in Toronto

Brian McKenna
Partner
Deloitte Inc.

Glen Murray
Member of Provincial Parliament
Government of Ontario

Ted Richmond
Team Leader, Research and Evaluation
Immigration Branch
(Ontario) Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration

William Stewart
Fire Chief
City of Toronto

Patricia Walcott
Director General, Benefits Processing
Employment Insurance, Ontario Region

Joan Woodrow
Executive Director, Ontario Federal Council
Government of Canada