Janet Mason

Janet Mason is an Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream at the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy. She specializes in policy implementation and organizes case competition events. Previously, she spent her career in the Ontario Public Service leading policy development in municipal finance, governance, land use planning, and housing. She remains active in policy reform, including roles on Mayor John Tory’s Task Force on Toronto Community Housing (2013-2020) and as Board Chair of The Fred Victor Agency.

Research Interests: Focuses on practical policy implementation challenges across sectors. Her expertise spans housing policy, education governance, and legislative frameworks for tenant rights. Combines academic teaching with real-world policy advising.

Awards: None explicitly listed in the provided text.

Advising & Grants: No formal grants or student advisories mentioned. However, actively involved in policy task forces and non-profit governance roles.

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