Endorsed by the Public Affairs Association of Canada and the Government Relations Institute of Canada, this eight-month graduate certificate program features specialized practical government relations training that will prepare you for careers in government relations.

 

You will learn to work with organizations and clients to co-ordinate and support their efforts to monitor, analyze and shape government action on existing and proposed legislation and regulation.

 

Government relations professionals establish long term relationships with government policy makers, utilizing strategic planning, issue analysis, lobbying, and stakeholder engagement skills to shape public policy and regulatory issues.

 

Skills

Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

• Issue analysis
• GR campaign planning and design
• Strategic communications
• Stakeholder management
• Ethical and regulatory requirements
• Enhanced presentation techniques
• Basic research skills