FPA in the news
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| The United States carried out a rigorous follow-up with key Canadian military intelligence centres in the wake of a navy spy scandal to ensure new, stricter security protocols had been enacted, say multiple defence and intelligence sources. “It’s embarrassing, yes. Some people may be feeling a bit peeved or put out — fair enough,” said Jez Littlewood, an assistant professor at Carleton University’s Norman Paterson School of International Affairs. |
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| Leavoy and Dawn Moore, who is expecting another child, live in a rambling house near Wakefield, Que. Moore is a law professor at Carleton University who is as happy writing legal papers as she is spending time with Cohen. She has a teenage son from a previous relationship, but after she and Leavoy married, the couple decided to have their own child. |
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| “The definition of what it means to publish and broadcast is broadening. It starts with bloggers and social media, and many students are active before they become journalists. The issues of libel and slander do apply to everybody, now that we are all journalists and everyone should know the law,” says Christopher Waddell, director of the School of Journalism and Communication at Carleton University. |
FPA in focus
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Our indispensable ‘lickspittle’ media |
| “Her (Senator Marjory LeBreton) tirade reminds us that the heroes of this story are, in fact, that lickspittle media. It is reporters on Parliament Hill who have followed the leads, worked their sources, done the legwork,” says Andrew Cohen, a professor of journalism and international affairs at Carleton More… |
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How Ottawa’s pro-military stance weakens the Canadian Forces |
| “I have previously talked about the budget challenges facing the Canadian Forces and the Department of National Defence. Last week, a story came out that made it clear that the folks who are really in denial are not the Canadian Forces but the government of Stephen Harper,” says Stephen Saideman – the Paterson chair in international affairs at Carleton. More… |
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The case for national pharmacare |
| “Canada is one of the few developed countries in the world without a universal pharmacare program, and we are the only country in the world with a universal medicare system that excludes prescription drugs (as if pharmaceuticals are not an essential element of medical treatment). Each year, a staggering 10% of Canadians cannot fill a prescription due to financial reasons,” says Marc-André Gagnon – an expert advisor with EvidenceNetwork.ca and assistant professor with the School of Public Policy and Administration at Carleton University. More… |
Spotlight on . . .
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Amongst a group of highly-qualified applicants, Briana Brownell stood out for being a top student in finance and economics. She is currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Economics from Carleton University.
Beyond her strong academic achievements and familiarity with the industry, what is clear is her drive and passion. We are pleased to support Briana through awarding her the Paul Stothart Memorial Scholarship in Mineral Economics with the hope that she lends her talents to the minerals and metals sector in the future.
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FPA Events
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EURUS
The European Union’s External Energy Relations: Russian and Canadian Dimensions
When: June 13, 2013
Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Robertson Hall, Senate Room (6th Floor)
IPE
Borders, Policing and Law
Guest: Professor Mat Coleman
When: Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Time: 13:00 – 16:00
Location: Dunton Tower, Room 2017
SPPA
SPPA Summer Brown Bags: Alexandra Mallett
International Technology Collaboration and Sustainable Energy Innovation
Guest: : Alex Mallett
When: June 12, 2013
Time: 12:00 to 13:30
Location: River Building, Room 5208 – SPPA Boardroom
PhD Summer Brown Bags
Defining collaborative spaces: The past, present and future of the Arctic Council in resource management
Guest: : Jennifer Spence
When: June 19, 2013
Time: 12:00 to 13:30
Location: River Building, Room 5208 – SPPA Boardroom |
FPA Announcements
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Got Books?
FPA is always on the lookout for books for our display case. If you have written a book or chapter of a book, or edited a book or chapter of a book, that has been published in 2012, send a copy to the Dean’s office so we can include these accomplishments in future editions of This Week@FPA.
TW@FPA is now bi-weekly
The next issue of TW@FPA will be delivered June 24, 2013. |
