In the marketplace of ideas, words are the currency of exchange. We encourage this exchange of ideas by featuring a wide and diverse range of speakers and panelists. Many of Canada’s most prominent and respected thinkers, leaders and visionaries have traded thoughts and opinions at our events.
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Clerk of the Privy Council, Wayne Wouters' remarks from the launch of Ten Tough Jobs 2010
October 19, 2010 , Ten Tough Jobs 2010: National Launch Event
On October 19th, 2010 the Public Policy Forum launched Ten Tough Jobs 2010, a report profiling 10 of the most challenging and exciting jobs in the federal public service.
Ten Tough Jobs 2010 showcases senior positions in the public service, some of which are not well-known - either to the general public or to other public servants. This report updates the Public Policy Forum's 2002 Ten Tough Jobs report.
The Forum and its partners Gowling Lafleur Henderson and Oliver Wyman held a national launch event in Ottawa to celebrate the release of this exciting publication at which the Clerk of the Privy Council, Wayne Wouters provided some thoughtful remarks.
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Making Parliament More Functional and Relevant
September 16, 2010 , Question Question Period
Presenting the Keynote Address at the Question Question Period conference Ed Broadbent gives his thoughts on improving the civility and functionality of Parliament - both through rules changes and electoral reforms. He argues that in order to make Parliament more relevant for Canadians we must ensure that it serves its intended purpose as a platform for honest, articulate debate. The House of Commons, he suggests, should be able to accommodate political conviction without the unruly behavior we see today. But, he notes that our current party system and method of electing MPs hampers efforts to reduce the animosity in the House - major structural reforms in these areas, he argues, are needed.
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Celebrating Innovation
April 29, 2010
In accepting his 2010 Testimonial Award, Preston Manning emphasized the importance of innovation - new and better ways of doing valued things. He complemented the PPF for the work it continues to do in this area, and highlighted the innovative work each of his co-honourees has done in their respective fields. And he called on Canada - an innovation itself when created nearly 150 years ago - to encourage innovation, essential to providing Canadians with the means to redefine and sustain our quality of life.
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The Changing Nature of Public Service Leadership
April 21, 2010
In this address to newly appointed Assistant Deputy Ministers, David Mitchell encouraged his audience to find their own leadership style; one suited to their personalities, and more importantly, aligned with the context and the challenges they will face. In addition, he stressed the need for every leader to develop a guiding, over-arching philosophy about how he or she can best add value to the organization. This philosophy, in turn, determines in large part the approach a leader will take strategic leadership. And, if successful, your approach will be less a function of personality, than a coherent style of management that can flexibly meet the demands of the times.
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“Adapting Public Policy to a Changing World: A Contact Sport” - 4th Annual Osbaldeston Lecture
November 19, 2009 , 2009 Gordon Osbaldeston Lecture
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.
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Building Trust and Innovation in the Public Service
June 9, 2009
An address by David Mitchell, President and CEO of the Public Policy Forum to “Leading with Courage”, the 2009 Annual Symposium of the Association of Professional Executives of the Public Service of Canada.
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Prosperity Through Partnerships: Framing the Future of Aboriginal Economic Participation
June 4, 2009
To explore collaborative approaches to aboriginal economic participation, the Public Policy Forum is organizing Prosperity through Partnerships, a national workshop to showcase successful practices and exchange ideas on mutually-beneficial strategies for building sustainable partnerships. With promising examples emerging in different regions and sectors, the national workshop will contribute to knowledge sharing across the board and relationship building among aboriginal and non-aboriginal stakeholders.
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Stimulating an Ailing Economy: The Crucial Role of Science, Technology, and Innovation
May 27, 2009
At Science Day in Canada on May 27th, 2009 Preston Manning delivered a keynote address in which he emphasized the importance of science, technology and innovation to Canada's prosperity and global impact. Government, business and the research community must strengthen their relationship if Canada is to build the culture of STI it needs to remain competitive.
For more details on Science Day, please click here.
To listen to Prestion Manning's speech, click here to download the audio file.
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Trust: The Critical Element in Private and Public Relationships
March 26, 2009
An address to the Industry Sector Leaders Forum, Industry Canada
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Canada and the United States: What Next?
February 12, 2009
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Yukon and the Emerging North
February 10, 2009 , Yukon and the Emerging North
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India - A Priority for Canada
December 10, 2008 , India Rising: Implications for Canadian Businesses and Public Policy
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Sun Life’s India Story
December 10, 2008 , India Rising: Implications for Canadian Businesses and Public Policy
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BC’s Commitment to India
December 10, 2008 , India Rising: Implications for Canadian Businesses and Public Policy
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Introductory Remarks
November 18, 2008 , Annual Gordon Osbaldeston Lecture
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Public Engagement in an Era of Deep Change
November 18, 2008 , Annual Gordon Osbaldeston Lecture
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Ontario Agency for Health Protection and Promotion
September 25, 2008 , A Check-Up on Health Care Reform
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Driving National Improvement and Consistency: Focus and Impact
September 25, 2008 , A Check-Up on Health Care Reform
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E-Health as a Strategic Health System Priority
September 25, 2008 , A Check-Up on Health Care Reform
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Results Based Funding
September 25, 2008 , A Check-Up on Health Care Reform
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Results Based Funding
September 25, 2008 , A Check-Up on Health Care Reform
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The Reform of Health and Social Services in Quebec
September 25, 2008 , A Check-Up on Health Care Reform
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Regional Health Systems - Local Health Integration Networks (Ontario)
September 25, 2008 , A Check-Up on Health Care Reform
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Vancouver Coastal Benefits of Regionalization: Integration
September 25, 2008 , A Check-Up on Health Care Reform
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Sport and Social Inclusion
June 9, 2008
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National Measures, Trade and Competitiveness
June 4, 2008 , A Check-Up on Health Care Reform
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Canadian and U.S. Climate Policy: Past Failures, Future Risks
June 4, 2008 , Climate Change, Trade and Competitiveness: Risks and Opportunities in a North American Perspective
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Competitiveness and Trade Implications of Climate Policies: Problems and Solutions
June 4, 2008 , Climate Change, Trade and Competitiveness: Risks and Opportunities in a North American Perspective
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Competitiveness and Trade Implications
June 4, 2008 , Climate Change, Trade and Competitiveness: Risks and Opportunities in a North American Perspective
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Climate Change, Trade and Competitiveness
June 4, 2008 , Climate Change, Trade and Competitiveness: Risks and Opportunities in a North American Perspective
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Climate Change, Trade and Competitiveness
June 4, 2008 , Climate Change, Trade and Competitiveness: Risks and Opportunities in a North American Perspective
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Shedding 20th Century Shackles
December 4, 2007
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We’re all in this together: Why Canada’s Business Needs a Strong Public Service
November 20, 2007
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The Magnet, the Anchor, and the Compass: How public service leaders can drive change that matters
November 8, 2007
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Minding the Future: The Public Service and the next Generation of Policy Choices
October 16, 2007
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Leadership Talent: Identification and Development
June 19, 2007
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Lost in Translation? International Perspectives on Civil Service Reform
June 18, 2007
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Can Policy Fly? Leadership and Horizontality in the Public Service: A Case Study in Aviation Security
May 29, 2007
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Alberta: A New Dominant Player in Confederation: An Ontario Perspective
April 13, 2007
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The New Alberta: A New Canada?
April 12, 2007
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The Crisis of Trust in Government: Rhetoric or Reality?
March 29, 2007
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The Perfect Public Policy Storm: Balancing Knowledge, Management, Security and Human Rights
February 20, 2007
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Knowledge Management and Security
February 20, 2007
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First Annual Gordon Olbaldeston Lecture
November 15, 2006
On Nov 15th, the Public Policy Forum hosted the First Annual Gordon Osbaldeston Lecture at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa. The lecture paid tribute to Gordon Osbaldeston, a distinguished former public servant.
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Towards a 21st Century Public Service
November 9, 2006
A breakfast presentation by Frank Graves, President of EKOS Research Associates Inc.
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The Push for Democratic Renewal
August 29, 2006
A speech given at the Institute of Public Administration of Canada 2006 Annual Conference.
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The Role of Faith in Politics
July 10, 2006
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The Challenges of Governing
June 7, 2006
Westin Hotel, Ottawa
Speech given to delegates of the Public Policy Forum conference, "How Ottawa Governs; A New Government and Its Priorities."
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Effective Shareholder Relations for Crown Corporations
March 23, 2006
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Volume 1. Parliament Today: Three Speeches on Governance
April 15, 2005
Presenting the first volume in the new publication series by the Crossing Boundaries National Council. Parliament Today collects three speeches given by the Hon. Tony Valeri between November 2004 and May 2005 as part of the Council's Speaker Series. In them, he addresses a range of questions that preoccupy many parliamentarians today as they consider possible reforms for the future.
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Jodi White Appears Before Commons Committee on Electoral Reform
February 8, 2005
Jodi White, President, Public Policy Forum, appeared before the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs and offered some advice on how best to design a consultation exercise with citizens and Parliamentarians on reforming our electoral system.
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Speaking for Citizens: Pushing the Boundaries of Representative Government
January 19, 2005
Speech by Tony Valeri, Leader of the Government in the House of Commons. Presented to the Crossing Boundaries-Public Policy Forum Breakfast.
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Emerging Issues in Government - Roundtable Series
January 13, 2005
Tony Dean, Deputy Minister, Secretary of the Cabinet and Clerk of the Executive Council, was the next speaker in this series, sponsored by Bombardier. The theme of his remarks was “Making the case for Public Services: An Ontario Perspective.”
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Remarks
November 20, 2004
Remarks by Craig Mundie, Chief Technical Officer, Microsoft Corporation, at a PPF luncheon discussion.
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How Ottawa Governs: Minority Management
October 27, 2004
On the occasion of a Public Policy Forum seminar: "How Ottawa Governs: Minority Management".
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The Treasury Board Secretariat: Modernizing Management Practices in Government
April 1, 2004
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PPF Members' Dinner -- Canadian and American Values: Distinct or Moving Toward Integration?
February 24, 2004
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PPF Members' Dinner -- Canadian and American Values: Distinct or Moving Toward Integration?
February 24, 2004
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Ottawa Under New Management: Mr. Martin Takes Over
January 15, 2004
Presentation to Canadians in Europe Commonwealth Club, London
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Governance in the Public Service: How is Technology Changing the Rules?
February 25, 2002
Keynote address at the Commonwealth Centre for Electronic Governance Conference "Integrating Government with New Technologies: How is Technology Changing the Public Sector?"
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The Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade
February 5, 2002
Presentation on Canada-US relations.
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Notes for a Presentation at the Public Policy Forum Annual General Meeting
November 21, 2001
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Presentation to the House of Commons Sub-Committee on International Trade, Trade Disputes and Investment Committee
October 31, 2001
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