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Create and guide policy strategies to address government and society's most challenging issues. The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Public Policy, offered by the Johnson Shoyama Graduate School, is a research-focused program representing the highest academic achievement in public policy. It demonstrates exceptional proficiency in academic research and scholarly communication. Through this program, you'll enhance your expertise, gain sought-after abilities, advance public policy scholarship, and become proficient in policy theories, principles, and practical implementations for governmental or organizational settings. As a premier Canadian institution for policy analysis and research, the Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy focuses its research efforts on innovation, science, technology, healthcare, social equity, and governance. JSGS professors actively promote student participation in research initiatives, funding proposals, academic seminars, and knowledge dissemination activities to foster engagement in these critical research domains.