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We’re looking forward to having @brettehouse.bsky.social, economics professor at @columbiauniversity.bsky.social, back as a panel moderator at #GrowthSummit2026 in Toronto!
January 30, 2026 at 5:57 PM
We’re looking forward to having @brettehouse.bsky.social, economics professor at @columbiauniversity.bsky.social, back as a panel moderator at #GrowthSummit2026 in Toronto!
How can you turn dense policy communications into stories people actually want to read?
Dan Bilefsky, former correspondent for @nytimes.com, recently joined PPF Academy for a Q&A on translating complex policy issues into narratives that resonate with decisionmakers and the public:
Dan Bilefsky, former correspondent for @nytimes.com, recently joined PPF Academy for a Q&A on translating complex policy issues into narratives that resonate with decisionmakers and the public:
PPF Academy: Q&A with former New York Times correspondent Dan Bilefsky - Public Policy Forum
Dan Bilefsky has over three decades of experience reporting for The New York Times, The Financial Times and The Wall Street Journal, covering wars, political upheaval, corruption and human rights cris...
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January 29, 2026 at 7:55 PM
How can you turn dense policy communications into stories people actually want to read?
Dan Bilefsky, former correspondent for @nytimes.com, recently joined PPF Academy for a Q&A on translating complex policy issues into narratives that resonate with decisionmakers and the public:
Dan Bilefsky, former correspondent for @nytimes.com, recently joined PPF Academy for a Q&A on translating complex policy issues into narratives that resonate with decisionmakers and the public:
PPF this week released Canada’s super sectors: A focused strategy for economic growth, by PPF Fellows Sean Speer and @trevortombe.bsky.social.
The report offers a concrete, transparent and strategic guide for where governments should invest scarce resources to maximize returns.
The report offers a concrete, transparent and strategic guide for where governments should invest scarce resources to maximize returns.
January 29, 2026 at 6:34 PM
PPF this week released Canada’s super sectors: A focused strategy for economic growth, by PPF Fellows Sean Speer and @trevortombe.bsky.social.
The report offers a concrete, transparent and strategic guide for where governments should invest scarce resources to maximize returns.
The report offers a concrete, transparent and strategic guide for where governments should invest scarce resources to maximize returns.
This week on WONK, B.C. Premier David Eby joins WONK host Amanda Lang to discuss building a new economy, #LNG and expanding global and interprovincial #trade.
🎧 Watch the full episode — now streaming on YouTube and podcast platforms:
🎧 Watch the full episode — now streaming on YouTube and podcast platforms:
B.C. Premier David Eby on Building a New Economy: Full Interview | WONK with Amanda Lang
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January 29, 2026 at 4:20 PM
Are you an Ottawa-based policy or program professional working on Canada-U.S. files?
Join PPF Academy on March 24 for a one-day course exploring the strategies, tools and insights needed to navigate this increasingly complex relationship.
🔗 Learn more or register:
Join PPF Academy on March 24 for a one-day course exploring the strategies, tools and insights needed to navigate this increasingly complex relationship.
🔗 Learn more or register:
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A Workshop to Enhance Public Service Workflows with AI
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January 27, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Are you an Ottawa-based policy or program professional working on Canada-U.S. files?
Join PPF Academy on March 24 for a one-day course exploring the strategies, tools and insights needed to navigate this increasingly complex relationship.
🔗 Learn more or register:
Join PPF Academy on March 24 for a one-day course exploring the strategies, tools and insights needed to navigate this increasingly complex relationship.
🔗 Learn more or register:
We’re pleased to welcome Steve Verheul, former chief trade negotiator for Canada, as a panelist at the 2026 Canada Growth Summit!
On May 7 in Toronto, hundreds of engaged Canadians will gather to explore today’s defining issues — including how Canada can navigate today’s geopolitical landscape.
On May 7 in Toronto, hundreds of engaged Canadians will gather to explore today’s defining issues — including how Canada can navigate today’s geopolitical landscape.
January 27, 2026 at 3:11 PM
We’re pleased to welcome Steve Verheul, former chief trade negotiator for Canada, as a panelist at the 2026 Canada Growth Summit!
On May 7 in Toronto, hundreds of engaged Canadians will gather to explore today’s defining issues — including how Canada can navigate today’s geopolitical landscape.
On May 7 in Toronto, hundreds of engaged Canadians will gather to explore today’s defining issues — including how Canada can navigate today’s geopolitical landscape.
Effective policy writing isn’t just about expertise or access. It’s about clarity, relevance and human connection.
In an upcoming PPF Academy session, former @nytimes.com journalist Dan Bilefsky will delve into what makes complex public policy something people will actually want to read.
In an upcoming PPF Academy session, former @nytimes.com journalist Dan Bilefsky will delve into what makes complex public policy something people will actually want to read.
January 23, 2026 at 7:14 PM
Effective policy writing isn’t just about expertise or access. It’s about clarity, relevance and human connection.
In an upcoming PPF Academy session, former @nytimes.com journalist Dan Bilefsky will delve into what makes complex public policy something people will actually want to read.
In an upcoming PPF Academy session, former @nytimes.com journalist Dan Bilefsky will delve into what makes complex public policy something people will actually want to read.
Joel Dickinson, Clerk of the Executive Council of New Brunswick, will be speaking at #GrowthSummit2026!
A senior civil servant with deep experience in Atlantic Canada, Dickinson will join a panel of clerks to examine how governments can work together to advance economic growth across Canada.
A senior civil servant with deep experience in Atlantic Canada, Dickinson will join a panel of clerks to examine how governments can work together to advance economic growth across Canada.
January 22, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Joel Dickinson, Clerk of the Executive Council of New Brunswick, will be speaking at #GrowthSummit2026!
A senior civil servant with deep experience in Atlantic Canada, Dickinson will join a panel of clerks to examine how governments can work together to advance economic growth across Canada.
A senior civil servant with deep experience in Atlantic Canada, Dickinson will join a panel of clerks to examine how governments can work together to advance economic growth across Canada.
Retired Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield joined host Amanda Lang on the Public Policy Forum’s podcast WONK this week to unpack why 2026 will be a pivotal year for space exploration. 🚀
Watch the full conversation on YouTube below or tune in on your favourite podcast platform.
Watch the full conversation on YouTube below or tune in on your favourite podcast platform.
Chris Hadfield on Canada’s New Space Race | WONK with Amanda Lang
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January 22, 2026 at 5:24 PM
Retired Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield joined host Amanda Lang on the Public Policy Forum’s podcast WONK this week to unpack why 2026 will be a pivotal year for space exploration. 🚀
Watch the full conversation on YouTube below or tune in on your favourite podcast platform.
Watch the full conversation on YouTube below or tune in on your favourite podcast platform.
We’re pleased to welcome Michelle DiEmanuele, Secretary of the Cabinet of Ontario, as a speaker at #GrowthSummit2026!
Secretary DiEmanuele will join a panel on driving forward economic growth across Canada, bringing insights from the heart of public service leadership.
Secretary DiEmanuele will join a panel on driving forward economic growth across Canada, bringing insights from the heart of public service leadership.
January 21, 2026 at 3:11 PM
We’re pleased to welcome Michelle DiEmanuele, Secretary of the Cabinet of Ontario, as a speaker at #GrowthSummit2026!
Secretary DiEmanuele will join a panel on driving forward economic growth across Canada, bringing insights from the heart of public service leadership.
Secretary DiEmanuele will join a panel on driving forward economic growth across Canada, bringing insights from the heart of public service leadership.
We’re looking forward to welcoming Dale McFee, Deputy Minister of the Executive Council of Alberta, as a speaker at PPF’s #GrowthSummit2026.
McFee will join a panel of clerks to explore how provincial governments can work together to drive economic growth across the federation.
McFee will join a panel of clerks to explore how provincial governments can work together to drive economic growth across the federation.
January 20, 2026 at 6:10 PM
We’re looking forward to welcoming Dale McFee, Deputy Minister of the Executive Council of Alberta, as a speaker at PPF’s #GrowthSummit2026.
McFee will join a panel of clerks to explore how provincial governments can work together to drive economic growth across the federation.
McFee will join a panel of clerks to explore how provincial governments can work together to drive economic growth across the federation.
🚀 Applications are now open for the 2026 @actioncanada.bsky.social Fellowship!
As Canada’s top leadership accelerator, the fellowship brings together emerging leaders from every background and region to deepen their understanding of public policy and leadership.
As Canada’s top leadership accelerator, the fellowship brings together emerging leaders from every background and region to deepen their understanding of public policy and leadership.
Fellows' Perspectives / Perspectives des fellows
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January 20, 2026 at 4:18 PM
🚀 Applications are now open for the 2026 @actioncanada.bsky.social Fellowship!
As Canada’s top leadership accelerator, the fellowship brings together emerging leaders from every background and region to deepen their understanding of public policy and leadership.
As Canada’s top leadership accelerator, the fellowship brings together emerging leaders from every background and region to deepen their understanding of public policy and leadership.
ICYMI 🎙️ On WONK, host Amanda Lang recently spoke with former UN ambassador Bob Rae about dealing with the U.S. president, the future of the UN — and why it’s time to worry.
Watch a clip below, and tune into the full episode on your favourite podcast platform or on YouTube:
Watch a clip below, and tune into the full episode on your favourite podcast platform or on YouTube:
Former UN Ambassador Bob Rae on the New World Order | WONK with Amanda Lang
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January 19, 2026 at 6:10 PM
ICYMI 🎙️ On WONK, host Amanda Lang recently spoke with former UN ambassador Bob Rae about dealing with the U.S. president, the future of the UN — and why it’s time to worry.
Watch a clip below, and tune into the full episode on your favourite podcast platform or on YouTube:
Watch a clip below, and tune into the full episode on your favourite podcast platform or on YouTube:
Want your policy writing to shape outcomes, not just documents? ✍️
In this video, PPF Academy program co-director and seasoned public servant Neil Bouwer shares how briefing notes and memoranda are efficient — but limited in their potential impact:
In this video, PPF Academy program co-director and seasoned public servant Neil Bouwer shares how briefing notes and memoranda are efficient — but limited in their potential impact:
January 16, 2026 at 7:13 PM
Want your policy writing to shape outcomes, not just documents? ✍️
In this video, PPF Academy program co-director and seasoned public servant Neil Bouwer shares how briefing notes and memoranda are efficient — but limited in their potential impact:
In this video, PPF Academy program co-director and seasoned public servant Neil Bouwer shares how briefing notes and memoranda are efficient — but limited in their potential impact:
We are delighted to have Ambassador Nadia Theodore, Permanent Representative to the @wto.org, speaking at the 2026 Growth Summit!
Amb. Theodore will join a panel to share insights on how Canada should navigate the new global world order amid geopolitical uncertainties and volatile #trade dynamics.
Amb. Theodore will join a panel to share insights on how Canada should navigate the new global world order amid geopolitical uncertainties and volatile #trade dynamics.
January 16, 2026 at 2:54 PM
🌱 Through the Policy 101 series, emerging leaders from @actioncanada.bsky.social break down how context drives policy choices, making big questions in public policy like this one accessible to everyone.
Share this with the emerging leaders, mentors and educators in your network!
Share this with the emerging leaders, mentors and educators in your network!
Module 12: Why are there different policies in different places?
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January 15, 2026 at 7:48 PM
🌱 Through the Policy 101 series, emerging leaders from @actioncanada.bsky.social break down how context drives policy choices, making big questions in public policy like this one accessible to everyone.
Share this with the emerging leaders, mentors and educators in your network!
Share this with the emerging leaders, mentors and educators in your network!
We are delighted to announce that Bryan Detchou is the winner of PPF’s 2026 Emerging Leader Award, presented by TD Bank Group.
The award is a recognition of Bryan’s demonstrated and exceptional commitment to the principles of public service.
The award is a recognition of Bryan’s demonstrated and exceptional commitment to the principles of public service.
January 15, 2026 at 5:30 PM
We are delighted to announce that Bryan Detchou is the winner of PPF’s 2026 Emerging Leader Award, presented by TD Bank Group.
The award is a recognition of Bryan’s demonstrated and exceptional commitment to the principles of public service.
The award is a recognition of Bryan’s demonstrated and exceptional commitment to the principles of public service.
Meet our Program Director for PPF Academy’s Change Leadership in the Public Sector, Rachel Wernick.
Rachel is an accomplished public sector executive with experience leading major policy and program files across the Government of Canada.
Rachel is an accomplished public sector executive with experience leading major policy and program files across the Government of Canada.
January 14, 2026 at 5:26 PM
Meet our Program Director for PPF Academy’s Change Leadership in the Public Sector, Rachel Wernick.
Rachel is an accomplished public sector executive with experience leading major policy and program files across the Government of Canada.
Rachel is an accomplished public sector executive with experience leading major policy and program files across the Government of Canada.
Your path to public service excellence starts here! Registration is now open for the Policy Leadership Program.
Kevin Belanger, Senior Policy Adviser at NSERC, shares how the PLP helped strengthen his skills and professional network:
Kevin Belanger, Senior Policy Adviser at NSERC, shares how the PLP helped strengthen his skills and professional network:
January 13, 2026 at 4:34 PM
Your path to public service excellence starts here! Registration is now open for the Policy Leadership Program.
Kevin Belanger, Senior Policy Adviser at NSERC, shares how the PLP helped strengthen his skills and professional network:
Kevin Belanger, Senior Policy Adviser at NSERC, shares how the PLP helped strengthen his skills and professional network:
Advance your public service leadership journey by registering for the Policy Leadership Program by January 15!
Hear from Mélanie Rivest, Manager at Canadian Heritage, on her experience with the program. ⬇️
Hear from Mélanie Rivest, Manager at Canadian Heritage, on her experience with the program. ⬇️
January 9, 2026 at 6:31 PM
Advance your public service leadership journey by registering for the Policy Leadership Program by January 15!
Hear from Mélanie Rivest, Manager at Canadian Heritage, on her experience with the program. ⬇️
Hear from Mélanie Rivest, Manager at Canadian Heritage, on her experience with the program. ⬇️
In case you missed it 🔍
This @actioncanada.bsky.social Policy 101 module features insights from emerging leaders across Canada on the competing needs, values and trade-offs that make public policy so challenging.
This @actioncanada.bsky.social Policy 101 module features insights from emerging leaders across Canada on the competing needs, values and trade-offs that make public policy so challenging.
Module 11: Why is policymaking hard? | Pourquoi est-elle difficile d'élaborer des politiques ?
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January 9, 2026 at 3:01 PM
In case you missed it 🔍
This @actioncanada.bsky.social Policy 101 module features insights from emerging leaders across Canada on the competing needs, values and trade-offs that make public policy so challenging.
This @actioncanada.bsky.social Policy 101 module features insights from emerging leaders across Canada on the competing needs, values and trade-offs that make public policy so challenging.
@thelogic.co columnist @kevincarmichael.bsky.social and Scotiabank’s chief economist Jean-François Perrault joined us on WONK to talk what’s ahead for Canada’s economy in 2026. ⬇️
What’s Ahead for Canada’s Economy in 2026? | WONK with Amanda Lang
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January 8, 2026 at 7:15 PM
@thelogic.co columnist @kevincarmichael.bsky.social and Scotiabank’s chief economist Jean-François Perrault joined us on WONK to talk what’s ahead for Canada’s economy in 2026. ⬇️
Meet one of the program directors for The Art of Writing About Policy, Neil Bouwer!
Currently a professor of practice at @mcgill.ca’s @maxbellschool.bsky.social, Neil shares his expertise in framing complex issues and communicating them clearly to diverse audiences.
Currently a professor of practice at @mcgill.ca’s @maxbellschool.bsky.social, Neil shares his expertise in framing complex issues and communicating them clearly to diverse audiences.
January 7, 2026 at 4:39 PM
Meet one of the program directors for The Art of Writing About Policy, Neil Bouwer!
Currently a professor of practice at @mcgill.ca’s @maxbellschool.bsky.social, Neil shares his expertise in framing complex issues and communicating them clearly to diverse audiences.
Currently a professor of practice at @mcgill.ca’s @maxbellschool.bsky.social, Neil shares his expertise in framing complex issues and communicating them clearly to diverse audiences.
We’re pleased to announce the latest exceptional Canadian to be honoured at the 2026 Testimonial Dinner: Christiane Germain, co-founder and co-president of Germain Hôtels. Learn more about her work:
Christiane Germain — 2026 Testimonial Dinner Award Honouree - Public Policy Forum
As co-founder and co-president of family-run Germain hotels, Christiane Germain has earned a reputation for strong governance and a ‘buy local’ philosophy
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January 6, 2026 at 4:17 PM
We’re pleased to announce the latest exceptional Canadian to be honoured at the 2026 Testimonial Dinner: Christiane Germain, co-founder and co-president of Germain Hôtels. Learn more about her work:
WONK is back! 🎙️ This week on PPF’s podcast about big ideas in unprecedented times, host Amanda Lang speaks with @dtapscott.bsky.social about what he calls identic #AI and the decentralized future of the technology.
Watch the full episode on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts:
Watch the full episode on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts:
Don Tapscott on Identic AI and the Decentralized Future of Tech | WONK with Amanda Lang
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January 5, 2026 at 6:29 PM
WONK is back! 🎙️ This week on PPF’s podcast about big ideas in unprecedented times, host Amanda Lang speaks with @dtapscott.bsky.social about what he calls identic #AI and the decentralized future of the technology.
Watch the full episode on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts:
Watch the full episode on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts: