Multimedia
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Interview with Paul Ledwell - Canadian Science Policy Conference 2009
Dec 2 2009
Public Policy Forum VP Paul Ledwell says Canada should encourage entrepreneurial spirit through funding programs targeting people, research, and ideas in areas where Canada has global potential.
Click here to watch the interview, hosted by The Mark.
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Ontario Quebec Trade and Cooperation Agreement
Nov 30 2009
The Governments of Ontario and Quebec signed a historic economic cooperation agreement in September. Find out more about this Agreement and how your organization can maximize the opportunities it offers at this mini-conference. The Public Policy Forum welcomed Quebec Economic Development Minister Clément Gignac and Ontario Minister of Economic Development and Trade Sandra Pupatello as the keynote speaker.
For more information, click here.
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4th Annual Gordon Osbaldeston Lecture - Featuring Martha Piper
Nov 24 2009
As this year’s Gordon Osbaldeston lecturer, Dr. Piper provided her insights on how the public service can adapt to our changing world. At the heart of her lecture was a single question: Will our public policies and institutions, many created in the previous century, allow us to address complex 21st century challenges? If not, how must the role of the public service change and how must public servants engage – or make contact with – stakeholders, communities and the public?
With a background in epidemiology and biostatistics, as well as a decade of experience as UBC’s president, Dr. Martha Piper offered a unique perspective on public policy and public service in the 21st century. Born in Ohio and a longtime Canadian citizen, she received the Order of Canada in 2002. Her commitment to public life remains strong.
In 2007, Dr. Piper assumed Board memberships with CARE Canada, the Institute for Research on Public Policy, the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation and the Dalai Lama Centre for Peace and Education. In 2008,Dr. Piper joined the Canadian Institutes of Advanced Research and assumed the Chair of the Board of the National Institute of Nanotechnology. Dr.Piper currently is a member of the Board of Directors of the Bank of Montreal, TransAlta Corporation, Shoppers Drug Mart, and Grosvenor Americas Ltd and is a member of the Trilateral Commission, an organization of leading thinkers and former leaders from North America, Europe and Japan.
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Accelerating Social Innovation: Smart Ideas for Canada
Nov 10 2009
Social change is increasingly dependent on collaborative action, as well as ongoing experimentation. In the face of constant economic and social uncertainty, meeting the needs of Canadians requires even more creativity to address current and emerging social issues. To explore the growing impact of the community sector and share perspectives on creating optimum conditions for social innovation, this conference focussed on best practices in Canada and the role of all sectors – business, government, non-profit, and academe – in leading social change.
This event featured a number of prominent speakers on the issue of social innovation. Video of the event is available through the MaRS Centre and is divided into four parts. To view the videos, click the links below.
Videos
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A Tribute to Kevin Lynch, Former Clerk of the Privy Council
Sep 24 2009
From 2006-2009, Mr. Lynch served as the Clerk of the Privy Council, which capped a distinguished public service career that included such prominent roles as the Deputy Minister of Industry and Deputy Minister of Finance, as well as Canada's representative to the International Monetary Fund. During his tenure as Clerk, he championed public service renewal and made significant contributions to public policy and governance in Canada. Mr. Lynch has also demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to strengthening relationships between the public service and the business, academic, and not-for-profit communities in our country. He has been an exemplary public servant, elevating the importance of the public service as one of Canada's strengths.
To recognize the tremendous impact that Mr. Lynch has had throughout his career, this event brought together Canadian leaders who have been inspired by his dedication to public service and have been influenced by his enduring efforts to improve the quality of government.
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Rebooting the Economy: What is the role of government in this transforming economy?
Jul 6 2009
Participants at this event probed the various dimensions of the recession including: Canada’s financial institutions, the future of the manufacturing sector, Canada’s advantage on natural resources, and the EI system and skills development for tomorrow’s jobs.
The discussion about the econonomy needs to broaden in order to gain a sense of the its overall state, as well as to provide a better understanding of the changing nature of government and how public policy can facilitate recovery and growth. Therefore, the conference focused on the critical question:
What is the role of government in this transforming economy?
For more information on the event itself, and to see some of the presentations from speakers, please click here.
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Science Day in Canada - Lunchtime Addresses
May 27 2009
On May 27th, senior leaders from government, business and the research community gathered to discuss the state of science in Canada and its role in Canada's economic recovery and global impact.
For more details of the event and speaker presentations, click here.
The Honourable Preston Manning's lunchtime speech, entitled "Stimulating an Ailing Economy: The Crucial Role of Science, Technology and Innovation", can be downloaded in audio format on this page.
To download a text version of his speech, click here.
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Speeches from the 22nd Annual Testimonial Dinner
Apr 2 2009
On April 2, 2009, the Public Policy Forum hosted the 22nd Annual Testimonial Dinner. The dinner was co-chaired by Brad Wall, Premier of Saskatchewan, and Alex Baumann, two-time Olympic gold medalist and Executive Director of the Road to Excellence program.
Testimonial Award recipients included Jim Balsillie and Mike Lazaridis of RIM, Jacques Ménard of BMO and Georgina Steinsky-Schwartz, formerly with Imagine Canada. The Hy Solomon Award recipient was CTV's Craig Oliver, and Sara Ehrhardt, from Finance Canada, received the Young Learders Award.
You can listen to the co-chairs' opening remarks and award recipients' speeches by clicking on the podcast links on the right.
For more details about the Testimonial Dinner and Awards, click here.
