Action Canada Fellowship Program

This year-long program provides participants from diverse regions, sectors and backgrounds a deeper understanding of Canada and policymaking, helping them become more impactful, well-informed leaders.

Learn more about the Fellowship or meet the 2025-26 Action Canada Fellows.

Policy 101

Policy 101 introduces emerging leaders to the complex questions behind public policy, featuring insights from Action Canada Fellows. The series allows participants to emerge with a better understanding of the policymaking process by breaking down elements of public policy into engaging modules that include videos, podcasts and teacher guides. Learn more about Policy 101 at actioncanada.ca.

Fellows

Publications

Waste Not: Unlocking Critical and Strategic Mineral Opportunities in Canada’s Tailings

By Aaron Pinto, Alex Cool-Fergus, Davis Levine, Isabelle Godin, Jeffrey Collins, Yeon Ju (Lisa) Mah

Action Canada Fellowship 2024-2025

Decolonizing the Natural Resource Sector: Implementing Free, Prior, and Informed Consent for a Sustainable Future

By Cody Kenny, Cole Nychka, Heather Watts, Melissa Gladue, Tyler Sack

Action Canada Fellowship 2024-2025

Resilient Roots: Policy Recommendations for Regenerative Grain Agriculture in Canada

By Blake Buckle, Elvis Wong, Gideon Mordecai, Linda Tchombé, Maxence Joseph, Ziana Ahmed

Action Canada Fellowship 2024-2025

Testimonials

“When I applied to Action Canada, I initially questioned whether my lived experience as an educator aligned with the year’s theme. What I’ve come to realize is that our diverse skill sets and perspectives, regardless of the field, are vital for shaping and enriching cross-sector conversations.”

Heather Watts, Fellow 2024

First Peoples Group, Principal Consultant, Six Nations of the Grand River

“[The Fellowship] provided valuable insights regarding public policy creation in Canada and connected me with leaders in both the public and private sectors that proved incredibly helpful.”

Jamie Ross, Fellow 2003

Deloitte, Partner Cyber Risk Services, Victoria

« L’étude terrain de politiques, la rencontre privilégiée de leaders dévoués et l’immersion au sein de diverses réalités communautaires m’ont dotée d’une approche holistique et centrée sur l’humain. »

Madison Rilling, Fellow 2023

Optonique, directrice générale, Ville de Québec

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