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HECOL 300

Policy Development and Evaluation

3 units

Fall 2025

Topics

  • Describe public policy and explain why it is important
  • Explain how public policy problems get the attention of policy makers
  • Explain how policies are made and implemented
  • Understand broad contextual influences on public policy in Canada
  • Understand selected domains of Canadian public policy
  • Critically analyze and evaluate policy artifacts, tools, and engagement processes
  • Create a comprehensive briefing note

Readings

  • Miljan, L. (2022). Public policy in Canada: An introduction (8th ed.). Oxford University Press. (
    required
Fall 2024

Topics

  • Describe public policy and explain why it is important
  • Explain how public policy problems get the attention of policy makers
  • Explain how policies are made and implemented
  • Understand broad contextual influences on public policy in Canada
  • Understand selected domains of Canadian public policy
  • Critically analyze and evaluate policy artifacts, tools, and engagement processes
  • Create a comprehensive briefing note

Readings

  • Miljan, L. (2022). Public policy in Canada: An introduction (8th ed.). Oxford University Press. (
    required
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