Robert Falconer

Robert Falconer
MPhil/PhD in Social Policy
London School of Economics and Political Science (Rotary Club of Northwick Park, District 1130, and Rotary Club of Calgary Heritage Park, District 5360), 2023-24
 
Robert Falconer’s research focuses on the impacts of public policy on public attitudes and behaviour towards marginalized groups. He is particularly interested in the adoption of the made-in-Canada Private Refugee Sponsorship model by other countries and the potential effects this program has on sponsors themselves and their social networks of non-sponsor friends and family. He is pursuing an MPhil/PhD in Social Policy at the London School of Economics (LSE) and intends to pursue an academic career in public policy.
 
Robert has established an early track record of publications on public policy and migration to Canada and worked as a researcher for the University of Calgary School of Public Policy. He has provided expert commentary to the media on these subjects and has testified before federal and provincial committee meetings on the same issues. He looks forward to providing policymakers, media, and the public with a practical voice on the policies that create welcoming communities for all Canadians, new and old.