At that time, 42% of alumni were working in the public sector both federally and provincially – including as deputy ministers, directors, and policy advisors. Two former interns had been elected to the House of Commons, two to the Quebec National Assembly, and two more had been appointed to the Senate. One alumnus was a former Chief Justice of a provincial court, while at least four others had clerked at the Supreme Court of Canada. Over one-third of those in the federal public service had enjoyed careers in foreign affairs and international relations – with a number serving as ambassadors, trade commissioners, and heads of mission abroad.
Given the Programme’s scholarly focus, it should come as no surprise that 22% of alumni were working in academia. Most were professors, post-doctoral fellows, and PhD students at universities in Canada and abroad – including Harvard, Princeton, Oxford, and the University of London. One was a former Rhodes Scholar, another a former Commonwealth Scholar, and another the current president of a public college. Others worked for think-tanks and research institutes.
Of the 21% in the private sector, many alumni were working in government relations as managers, consultants, and vice-presidents. One was the president of a national industry association. A number of others had chosen to pursue careers in the legal profession, practicing as lawyers at reputable firms across Canada. Several were currently journalists for major media outlets.
The remaining 15% of alumni were working in the not-for-profit sector. This included charities dedicated to international development, women’s rights, child protection, and adult literacy. Two were executive directors of civil society organizations striving to improve Canadian democracy.
The success of our former interns reflects the Programme’s value as an investment in Canada’s future leaders.
