Brian Mulroney Institute of Government Special Event
Beyond the Career You Imagined: From Canadian Policing to International Service
William Kelly
November 9, 2026
1:00 pm–2:30 pm
Mulroney Hall 3034
The Mulroney Institute will be hosting a special talk with author and former RCMP officer William Kelly. Drawing upon over 30 years in the RCMP and extensive international service, William “Bill” Kelly will connect firsthand experiences in policing, peacekeeping, election observation, and conflict monitoring with broader questions of international affairs, public service, leadership, and individual responsibility.
Kelly will explore how initiative, calculated risk, perseverance, reputation, cultural understanding, and a willingness to pursue unexpected opportunities can change the direction of one’s life.
For students beginning to consider their own futures, the presentation offers a practical, human perspective on the possibilities that can develop when education and knowledge are combined with experience, initiative, and the courage to pursue opportunities.
The event will be moderated by Dr. Lavinia Stan, the Mulroney Institute’s Dahdaleh Chair in Democracy and Governance.
All are welcome.
