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Government Structure

This class introduces students to the organizing principles and structures of the three levels of Canadian government; federal, provincial and municipal. The focus is particularly directed at the permanent public service and seeks to examine the collective “whole of government”influence on Canadian affairs. For those of you interested in business—the majority no doubt— this is an important course as it provides an understanding of the core structures businesses must understand when dealing with government. As citizens, this course provides you a framework for understanding how you might protect your rights.

Learning Objectives This introductory offering in public administration puts forward the following objectives: * To provide an overview of the organizational structure and responsibilities of Canadian federal public sector organizations * To introduce you to the basic management framework for Canadian public sector management * To survey public sector structure and management differences in the federal, provincial and municipal governments * To understand public sector influences on Canadian business and civil society * To increase your skills and confidence in conducting research and writing papers

Approach Taken The course will consist of three hours of interactive lecture given weekly through two 1. 5 hour classes in accordance with the schedule provided later in this syllabus. You will be expected to prepare for each class by reading the assigned readings and actively participating in classroom discussions. As outlined in the evaluation section, class attendance and participation will be assessed.

All course administration and assignment submissionswill be conducted through BBlearn. Important Note about gpa needed for law school and Assessment The approach to the course is similar across all four sections. However sections will deviate based on the individual class discussions and the issues individual professors will raise in their respective classes. Note that the professor for your section is responsible for assigning your mark including participation points.

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