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Free one-day student seminar with presentations from leading policy experts, Q&A, and informal discussions. Lunch is included.

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When

Saturday, October 5, 2019 - 10:00 am to 3:00 pm

Where

Delta Hotel by Marriott Bessborough
601 Spadina Crescent E,
Saskatoon, SK S7K 3G8
Contact Name: 
Daniela Castilo
Contact Phone: 
604-688-0221 Ext. 532
Contact Email: 
[email protected]

Event Pricing

FREE - no costs to register or attend
$0.00

Bursary Information

Reimbursements are offered to students located outside the Saskatoon area to help subsidize costs associated with travel to and from the seminar. If you are interested and wish to apply, please indicate so on the registration form and a Fraser Institute representative will be in contact with you.

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About the Event

Free one-day student seminar with presentations from leading policy experts, Q&A, and informal discussions. Lunch is included.

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Speakers & Instructors

Tom Flanagan
Professor Emeritus of Political Science and Distinguished Fellow, School of Public Policy, University of Calgary
The Wealth of First NationsDr. Flanagan will highlight the empirical evidence on how First Nations... more

The Wealth of First Nations
Dr. Flanagan will highlight the empirical evidence on how First Nations can prosper in a modern market economy by making use of the “off ramps” from the Indian Act, which can give them control over their own business affairs.

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Jake Fuss
Director, Fiscal Studies, Fraser Institute
Why the Federal Deficit MattersWhat are the consequences and risks associated with running... more

Why the Federal Deficit Matters
What are the consequences and risks associated with running budgetary deficits? Is there a model the federal government can follow to return to balanced budgets in the near future? In this presentation, Mr. Fuss will explain the current state of federal finances, why fiscal policy matters, and examine the benefits of eliminating the deficit using historical examples.

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Laura Huggins
Research Fellow at PERC and Director of Corporate Partners at American Prairie Reserve
Assembling America’s Serengeti with Private FundsIn North America, more species have been... more

Assembling America’s Serengeti with Private Funds
In North America, more species have been lost in the grasslands than in any other biome. But governments do not have the resources, nor do government actors have the proper incentives, to efficiently or effectively manage large landscapes. Ms. Huggins explores market solutions for preserving lands, environments and wildlife.

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Event Gallery

  • Professor Liya Palagashvili presents to students in Montreal about finding favourable climates for entrepreneurs.
    Professor Liya Palagashvili presents to students in Montreal about finding favourable climates for entrepreneurs.
  • Students line up to ask questions following a presentation in Vancouver.
    Students line up to ask questions following a presentation in Vancouver.
  • After a morning of thought-provoking presentations, students take a lunch break before jumping back in that afternoon.
    After a morning of thought-provoking presentations, students take a lunch break before jumping back in that afternoon.
  • A student poses a question to the speaker following a presentation in Toronto.
    A student poses a question to the speaker following a presentation in Toronto.
  • Students break out into a smaller discussion group following a presentation in Calgary.
    Students break out into a smaller discussion group following a presentation in Calgary.
  • Charles Lammam, Director of Fiscal Studies at the Fraser Institute, introduces speaker Fred McMahon, who presented on Economic Freedom at a Vancouver seminar.
    Charles Lammam, Director of Fiscal Studies at the Fraser Institute, introduces speaker Fred McMahon, who presented on Economic Freedom at a Vancouver seminar.
  • Speaker, Fred McMahon, takes a question from a student following his presentation in Vancouver.
    Speaker, Fred McMahon, takes a question from a student following his presentation in Vancouver.
  • A group of students pose with Adam Smith, a prominent philosopher who laid the foundations of classical free market economic thinking, as part of the #SMITHSELFIE campaign.
    A group of students pose with Adam Smith, a prominent philosopher who laid the foundations of classical free market economic thinking, as part of the #SMITHSELFIE campaign.
  • Students listen as Dr. Kenneth Green presents on Energy Poverty at a Saskatoon seminar. Check out #FIPolicyChat on Twitter to see what other students have said about these seminars.
    Students listen as Dr. Kenneth Green presents on Energy Poverty at a Saskatoon seminar. Check out #FIPolicyChat on Twitter to see what other students have said about these seminars.
  • Following a presentation, students break out into a smaller group to discuss the topic further amongst themselves in Saskatoon.
    Following a presentation, students break out into a smaller group to discuss the topic further amongst themselves in Saskatoon.

Event Testimonials

  • Seminars like this one are a more approachable format to learning more about topics in public policy that otherwise may seem daunting, especially for a student.
    - Saskatoon
  • A thought-provoking experience that will challenge your assumptions and broaden your perspectives.
    - Ottawa
  • Amazing way to spend my Saturday. Very relevant and academic conversations inspiring students to professionally pursue these topics.
    - Calgary

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