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Centre on Governance

The mandate of the Centre on Governance is to work with organizations to better understand governance mechanisms in order to analyze implementation problems and provide better services.

Featured Events

Beyond Technology Readiness: Using Readiness Level Rubrics to Strengthen Results Stories
Dec 1

Beyond Technology Readiness: Using Readiness Level Rubrics to Strengthen Results Stories

Readiness Level (RL) Rubrics provide a structured approach to assessing the broader conditions that influence the success of innovations, programs, po…

Results at the Speed of Trust: A New Approach to Contribution Tracing and Results Assessment
Dec 8

Results at the Speed of Trust: A New Approach to Contribution Tracing and Results Assessment

Cause-and-Effect Contribution Tracing offers a structured approach to understanding how relationships, trust, engagement, and influence contribute to …

Results-Based Management (RBM) Foundations Program Courses
Jan 18 to Jan 28

Results-Based Management (RBM) Foundations Program Courses

The Results-Based Management (RBM) Foundations Program is a two-module virtual training series offered by the Performance and Planning Exchange (PPX) …

CES NCC Annual Learning Event 2027: Maintaining Your Edge: Keeping Pace with Change

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The Canadian Evaluation Society National Capital Chapter and the University of Ottawa’s Centre on Governance are partnering to deliver the 2027 Annual Learning Event on February 17, 2027, at the University of Ottawa. This full day, in person professional development event, themed“Maintaining Your Edge: Keeping Pace with Change,” will bring together evaluation practitioners and related professionals for structured learning, facilitated discussions, knowledge exchange, peer engagement.

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Results-Based Management (RBM) Professional Development Summit 2027

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The Results-Based Management (RBM) Professional Development Summit 2027 will be held on May 18, 2027, at the University of Ottawa in a hybrid format. Hosted by the University of Ottawa Centre on Governance and Performance and Planning Exchange (PPX), this bilingual national event brings together results professionals from government, academia, the nonprofit sector, and industry to explore leading practices, emerging trends, and innovative approaches in Results-Based Management. Registration and presentation proposal submissions are now open. 

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Research Networks

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Public management and governance

Current economic, societal, and technological transformations are changing management and governance practices in the public sector.

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Cultural policy

The Centre’s researchers work on many topics such as cultural policy, culture and social cohesion, and local cultural policies.

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Urban and territorial governance

Since the mid-1990s, the question of governance has been at the center of research on territories, urban and otherwise.

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Federalism and Multi-Level Governance

The decentralization of political power requires the presence of intergovernmental relations as an important component of the public policy process.

Indigenous Governance

Indigenous Governance

Examines the evolving nature and place of Indigenous peoples, nations and their governments within the Canadian constitutional order.

Sébastien Girard Lindsay
Faculty of Social Sciences

Congratulations to Sébastien Girard Lindsay, recipient of the University of Ottawa’s Governor General’s Gold Medal

A shining example of academic excellence, Sébastien Girard Lindsay has been awarded the University of Ottawa’s Governor General’s Gold Medal for his g…
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Centre on Governance

Professor Lavagnon Ika named one of the Top 20 Project Managers in Canada in 2025

A true leader in the field of project management, Professor Lavagnon Ika has been recognized as one of the Top 20 Project Managers in Canada for 2025
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Centre on Governance

A Prestigious Distinction for Paul Daly

The Centre on Governance is delighted to share exciting news that highlights the excellence and impact of our academic community. One of our colleague…

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Centre on Governance

Faculty of Social Sciences
University of Ottawa
120 University Private
Social Sciences Building
Room 5043
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1N 6N5
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