Faculty of Public and Global Affairs
Calling all future leaders
The Faculty of Public and Global Affairs is unique in Canada, attracting future leaders who go on to work at the highest levels of government, diplomacy, journalism, economics, and much more. Our students learn from experts in their field and have the chance to pursue job placements within national and international organizations, as well as study abroad. With more than 80 specialized programs and a rich selection of 800 courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, there’s a path here for every passionate student eager to make a difference on a global scale.
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2024-2025 Annual Report
A look at some of the FPGA highlights from 2024-2025.
Student Opportunities
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Our Research
Collaborating across diverse schools, institutes, and departments, FPGA fosters innovative research and insights at the intersections of politics, policy, and public life.
Our Strategic Plan
This strategic plan provides a vision of where the Faculty of Public and Global Affairs will be in five years’ time and outlines a set of goals designed to get us there.
FPGA News
What’s happening in the Faculty of Public and Global Affairs
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Bell Lecture 2026 with Chrystia Freeland Advocates for a Strong Ukraine
The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Canada’s former Deputy Prime Minister, embodied her new role as a special advisor to Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky by offering an impassioned argument for Ukraine’s war…
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Carleton Faculty Member Named Canada Research Chair in Next-Gen Economics
Carleton University researcher Thomas Russell has been announced as the university’s newest Canada Research Chair (CRC). His innovative research focuses on developing advanced economic models that can be utilized…
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Kiara Gibbs-Cawker Sought a Home on Campus, Then Created One for Others
From an early age, Kiara Gibbs-Cawker has always sought to create spaces where Black students can feel at home. “I love being able to create community, connect…
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Field Notes: Who Decides What Counts? Rethinking Climate Adaptation
What are you focused on these days? Two projects, both about whose voices count and who holds power in climate adaptation. The first is the…
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