# Centre on Governance
**Source**: https://www.uottawa.ca/research-innovation/centre-governance
**Parent**: https://catalogue.uottawa.ca/en/graduate/doctorate-philosophy-anthropology/
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
Mar 18
### [Launch of the IPSA Companion to Political Science](https://www.uottawa.ca/research-innovation/events-all/launch-ipsa-companion-political-science)
We are pleased to invite you to the launch of the new IPSA Companion to Political Science: A Practical Introduction to the 200 Most Important Concepts…
Mar 11
### [Divided Power: How Federalism Undermines Reconciliation](https://www.uottawa.ca/research-innovation/events-all/divided-power-how-federalism-undermines-reconciliation)
Come and join us for a public talk with Emily Grafton on Divided Power: How Federalism Undermines Reconciliation. Drawing on her recent book, Grafton …
Feb 23
### [Quebec Intergovernmental Relations under the Legault Government: A Critical Perspective and Future Outlook](https://www.uottawa.ca/research-innovation/events-all/quebec-intergovernmental-relations-under-legault-government-critical-perspective-future)
Come join us for a timely and in-depth public lecture examining Quebec’s intergovernmental relations within the Canadian federation. Set against a rar…
## Results-Based Management (RBM) Professional Development Summit 2026
The University of Ottawa's Centre on Governance and PPX invite you to the Results-Based Management (RBM) Professional Development Summit 2026. Join us for a day of collaborative learning and knowledge sharing on building a results-oriented public sector. Through workshops and discussions, we'll explore current RBM practices and emerging ideas. Whether you're an experienced practitioner or new to the field, your insights are valuable. We look forward to learning together and advancing RBM in public administration. \
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[**More Details**](https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-social-sciences/events-all/results-based-management-rbm-professional-development-summit-2026-1)
## Research Networks
### [Public management and governance](https://www.uottawa.ca/research-innovation/centre-governance/research-networks/public-management-governance)
Current economic, societal, and technological transformations are changing management and governance practices in the public sector.
### [Cultural policy](https://www.uottawa.ca/research-innovation/centre-governance/research-networks/cultural-policy-research-network)
The Centre’s researchers work on many topics such as cultural policy, culture and social cohesion, and local cultural policies.
### [Urban and territorial governance](https://www.uottawa.ca/research-innovation/centre-governance/research-networks/urban-territorial-governance)
Since the mid-1990s, the question of governance has been at the center of research on territories, urban and otherwise.
### [Social policy](https://www.uottawa.ca/research-innovation/centre-governance/research-networks/social-policy)
Focuses on the effect of social policies and the institutions that deploy them on the direction of human lives.
### [Federalism and Multi-Level Governance](https://www.uottawa.ca/research-innovation/centre-governance/research-networks/federalism-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](https://www.uottawa.ca/research-innovation/indigenous-governance-research-network)
Examines the evolving nature and place of Indigenous peoples, nations and their governments within the Canadian constitutional order.
## News
Recent news articles for the Centre on governance
[View all news articles](https://www.uottawa.ca/research-innovation/news-all)
### [Congratulations to Sébastien Girard Lindsay, recipient of the University of Ottawa’s Governor General’s Gold Medal](https://www.uottawa.ca/research-innovation/news-all/congratulations-winner-national-student-award-leadership-public-administration)
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…
### [Professor Lavagnon Ika named one of the Top 20 Project Managers in Canada in 2025](https://www.uottawa.ca/research-innovation/news-all/new-issue-culture-local-governance-journal)
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
### [A Prestigious Distinction for Paul Daly](https://www.uottawa.ca/research-innovation/news-all/blog-post-series)
The Centre on Governance is delighted to share exciting news that highlights the excellence and impact of our academic community. One of our colleague…
## Quick links
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## Contact us
### Centre on Governance
Faculty of Social Sciences\
University of Ottawa\
120 University Private\
Social Sciences Building\
Room 5043\
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1N 6N5\
[**Map**](http://maps.uottawa.ca/?building=FSS)
### Contact Information
Tel.: [613-562-5800 ext. 6600](tel:613-562-5800,6600)\
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