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This week on PPF’s podcast WONK 🎙️ Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne joined host Amanda Lang to talk about putting a ‘generational’ budget into practice.
Watch the full episode on YouTube or tune in on your favourite podcast platform.
Watch the full episode on YouTube or tune in on your favourite podcast platform.
François-Philippe Champagne on Putting a ‘Generational’ Budget into Practice: Full Interview | WONK
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November 27, 2025 at 4:57 PM
This week on PPF’s podcast WONK 🎙️ Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne joined host Amanda Lang to talk about putting a ‘generational’ budget into practice.
Watch the full episode on YouTube or tune in on your favourite podcast platform.
Watch the full episode on YouTube or tune in on your favourite podcast platform.
We are honoured to announce @theglobeandmail.com Ottawa bureau chief Robert Fife will receive the 2026 Hyman Solomon Award for Excellence in Public Policy Journalism at the #TestimonialDinner2026 in Toronto.
Read more about Fife’s legendary career in the full profile:
Read more about Fife’s legendary career in the full profile:
Robert Fife — 2026 Hyman Solomon Award for Excellence in Public Policy Journalism - Public Policy Forum
In the halls and reception rooms on Parliament Hill, politicians aren’t the only ones who have power. So does Robert Fife, author, investigative journalist and the Ottawa Bureau Chief for The Globe an...
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November 26, 2025 at 10:07 PM
We are honoured to announce @theglobeandmail.com Ottawa bureau chief Robert Fife will receive the 2026 Hyman Solomon Award for Excellence in Public Policy Journalism at the #TestimonialDinner2026 in Toronto.
Read more about Fife’s legendary career in the full profile:
Read more about Fife’s legendary career in the full profile:
Registration is open for the 10th edition of PPF Academy’s Policy Leadership Program!
Hear from program director Rachel Wernick on how policy leaders benefit from the program. ⬇️
Hear from program director Rachel Wernick on how policy leaders benefit from the program. ⬇️
Policy Leadership Program: Program Director Rachel Wernick (with French subtitles)
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November 25, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Registration is open for the 10th edition of PPF Academy’s Policy Leadership Program!
Hear from program director Rachel Wernick on how policy leaders benefit from the program. ⬇️
Hear from program director Rachel Wernick on how policy leaders benefit from the program. ⬇️
Canada is a highly desirable place for health research in the age of data and AI — but we’ve been moving in the wrong direction.
Read the full op-ed by PPF’s President & CEO Inez Jabalpurwala and Director of Policy Chris Hobson in @thestar.com:
Read the full op-ed by PPF’s President & CEO Inez Jabalpurwala and Director of Policy Chris Hobson in @thestar.com:
Can Canada capitalize on Sweden’s health data success?
With the right approaches, Canada could be at the vanguard of the fourth industrial revolution — making us a world leader in the field of health and life sciences.
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November 21, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Canada is a highly desirable place for health research in the age of data and AI — but we’ve been moving in the wrong direction.
Read the full op-ed by PPF’s President & CEO Inez Jabalpurwala and Director of Policy Chris Hobson in @thestar.com:
Read the full op-ed by PPF’s President & CEO Inez Jabalpurwala and Director of Policy Chris Hobson in @thestar.com:
🌟 Meet the Program Director of the Policy Leadership Program, Rachel Wernick!
One of Canada’s top experts in social and employment policy, Rachel’s passion for policy leadership is evident in her commitment to creating an engaging, inclusive and meaningful learning experience for participants.
One of Canada’s top experts in social and employment policy, Rachel’s passion for policy leadership is evident in her commitment to creating an engaging, inclusive and meaningful learning experience for participants.
November 21, 2025 at 3:24 PM
🌟 Meet the Program Director of the Policy Leadership Program, Rachel Wernick!
One of Canada’s top experts in social and employment policy, Rachel’s passion for policy leadership is evident in her commitment to creating an engaging, inclusive and meaningful learning experience for participants.
One of Canada’s top experts in social and employment policy, Rachel’s passion for policy leadership is evident in her commitment to creating an engaging, inclusive and meaningful learning experience for participants.
We’re excited to share our next 2026 Testimonial Dinner honouree: John Knubley.
“The way I approach leadership is somewhat the way a jazz person thinks — you play the theme you set out the way things are in a framework, and then you improvise,” Knubley told PPF.
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“The way I approach leadership is somewhat the way a jazz person thinks — you play the theme you set out the way things are in a framework, and then you improvise,” Knubley told PPF.
Read more:
John Knubley — 2026 Testimonial Dinner Award Honouree - Public Policy Forum
Register now to join us at the 2026 Testimonial Dinner in Toronto, where we will be celebrating John Knubley, Arlene Dickinson and other exceptional Canadian honourees. Think of him as a policy whisp...
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November 20, 2025 at 4:57 PM
We’re excited to share our next 2026 Testimonial Dinner honouree: John Knubley.
“The way I approach leadership is somewhat the way a jazz person thinks — you play the theme you set out the way things are in a framework, and then you improvise,” Knubley told PPF.
Read more:
“The way I approach leadership is somewhat the way a jazz person thinks — you play the theme you set out the way things are in a framework, and then you improvise,” Knubley told PPF.
Read more:
New on WONK 🎙️ Alberta Premier Danielle Smith sits down with host Amanda Lang to talk about her hopes for a pipeline deal with Ottawa, dealing with separatist sentiment and working with B.C.
Watch the full episode on YouTube:
Watch the full episode on YouTube:
Danielle Smith on Pipelines, Separatism and Provincial Relations: Full Interview | WONK
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November 19, 2025 at 8:11 PM
New on WONK 🎙️ Alberta Premier Danielle Smith sits down with host Amanda Lang to talk about her hopes for a pipeline deal with Ottawa, dealing with separatist sentiment and working with B.C.
Watch the full episode on YouTube:
Watch the full episode on YouTube:
Are you an executive in the public service seeking to improve your leadership skills?
The Policy Leadership Program, offered in Ottawa in partnership with @uottawa.ca’s Telfer Executive Programs, is back in January and February 2026 for its 10th edition.
The Policy Leadership Program, offered in Ottawa in partnership with @uottawa.ca’s Telfer Executive Programs, is back in January and February 2026 for its 10th edition.
November 14, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Are you an executive in the public service seeking to improve your leadership skills?
The Policy Leadership Program, offered in Ottawa in partnership with @uottawa.ca’s Telfer Executive Programs, is back in January and February 2026 for its 10th edition.
The Policy Leadership Program, offered in Ottawa in partnership with @uottawa.ca’s Telfer Executive Programs, is back in January and February 2026 for its 10th edition.
🏆 We are thrilled to announce that @arlenedickinson.bsky.social will be an honouree at PPF’s #TestimonialDinner2026.
“We need to unleash the power of the entrepreneurial spirit, the entrepreneurial innovation and the entrepreneurial courage,” Dickinson told PPF in an interview.
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“We need to unleash the power of the entrepreneurial spirit, the entrepreneurial innovation and the entrepreneurial courage,” Dickinson told PPF in an interview.
Read more:
Arlene Dickinson — 2026 Testimonial Dinner Award Honouree - PPF
Dragon’s Den star, venture capitalist and author Arlene Dickinson is using her fame to weigh in on Canada’s challenging political moment.
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November 13, 2025 at 5:13 PM
🏆 We are thrilled to announce that @arlenedickinson.bsky.social will be an honouree at PPF’s #TestimonialDinner2026.
“We need to unleash the power of the entrepreneurial spirit, the entrepreneurial innovation and the entrepreneurial courage,” Dickinson told PPF in an interview.
Read more:
“We need to unleash the power of the entrepreneurial spirit, the entrepreneurial innovation and the entrepreneurial courage,” Dickinson told PPF in an interview.
Read more:
When it comes to building a healthy economy, the rules of the game matter — and few are more important than our competition laws.
This week on WONK is Canada’s Commissioner of Competition Matthew Boswell, who joins us to talk about ongoing efforts to improve competition and the challenges ahead:
This week on WONK is Canada’s Commissioner of Competition Matthew Boswell, who joins us to talk about ongoing efforts to improve competition and the challenges ahead:
Competition Commissioner Matthew Boswell on Canada’s Fight to Boost Competition | WONK
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November 13, 2025 at 4:09 PM
When it comes to building a healthy economy, the rules of the game matter — and few are more important than our competition laws.
This week on WONK is Canada’s Commissioner of Competition Matthew Boswell, who joins us to talk about ongoing efforts to improve competition and the challenges ahead:
This week on WONK is Canada’s Commissioner of Competition Matthew Boswell, who joins us to talk about ongoing efforts to improve competition and the challenges ahead:
Strategic outcomes must guide the federal government’s next tranche of major nation-building projects, writes PPF’s Senior Executive Advisor, Energy, Yiota Kokkinos.
Read the full op-ed:
Read the full op-ed:
What the next major projects list needs - Public Policy Forum
As Canadians count down to Grey Cup Sunday, another much-anticipated lineup will take the field earlier in the week. On Thursday, the federal government will unveil its latest list of major nation-bui...
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November 12, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Strategic outcomes must guide the federal government’s next tranche of major nation-building projects, writes PPF’s Senior Executive Advisor, Energy, Yiota Kokkinos.
Read the full op-ed:
Read the full op-ed:
We’re pleased to welcome Lili Johanis to the Public Policy Forum as Program Lead, PPF Academy.
Welcome to PPF, Lili!
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Nous sommes heureux d'accueillir Lili Johanis au Forum des politiques publiques en tant que chargée de programmes, École du FPP.
Bienvenue chez le FPP, Lili !
Welcome to PPF, Lili!
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Nous sommes heureux d'accueillir Lili Johanis au Forum des politiques publiques en tant que chargée de programmes, École du FPP.
Bienvenue chez le FPP, Lili !
November 12, 2025 at 2:25 PM
We’re pleased to welcome Lili Johanis to the Public Policy Forum as Program Lead, PPF Academy.
Welcome to PPF, Lili!
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Nous sommes heureux d'accueillir Lili Johanis au Forum des politiques publiques en tant que chargée de programmes, École du FPP.
Bienvenue chez le FPP, Lili !
Welcome to PPF, Lili!
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Nous sommes heureux d'accueillir Lili Johanis au Forum des politiques publiques en tant que chargée de programmes, École du FPP.
Bienvenue chez le FPP, Lili !
On PPF’s podcast WONK, senior research scholar at @princeton.edu Fara Dabhoiwala talks to host Amanda Lang about his book “What is Free Speech? The History of a Dangerous Idea.”
Listen wherever you get your podcasts or on YouTube now. ⬇️
Listen wherever you get your podcasts or on YouTube now. ⬇️
Princeton Research Scholar Fara Dabhoiwala on the Meaning of Free Speech | WONK
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November 10, 2025 at 2:53 PM
On PPF’s podcast WONK, senior research scholar at @princeton.edu Fara Dabhoiwala talks to host Amanda Lang about his book “What is Free Speech? The History of a Dangerous Idea.”
Listen wherever you get your podcasts or on YouTube now. ⬇️
Listen wherever you get your podcasts or on YouTube now. ⬇️
In case you missed it ⬇️
“In our drive to build big things, we’re going to have to build big talent, too,” write Zabeen Hirji, PPF’s President & CEO Inez Jabalpurwala and @collegecan.bsky.social President & CEO @parijohnston.bsky.social in @theglobeandmail.com.
“In our drive to build big things, we’re going to have to build big talent, too,” write Zabeen Hirji, PPF’s President & CEO Inez Jabalpurwala and @collegecan.bsky.social President & CEO @parijohnston.bsky.social in @theglobeandmail.com.
Opinion: To build big things, we must build the builders
Major projects on Canada’s national list will require tens of thousands of skilled workers over the next decade, which calls for an ambitious talent agenda
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November 3, 2025 at 8:00 PM
In case you missed it ⬇️
“In our drive to build big things, we’re going to have to build big talent, too,” write Zabeen Hirji, PPF’s President & CEO Inez Jabalpurwala and @collegecan.bsky.social President & CEO @parijohnston.bsky.social in @theglobeandmail.com.
“In our drive to build big things, we’re going to have to build big talent, too,” write Zabeen Hirji, PPF’s President & CEO Inez Jabalpurwala and @collegecan.bsky.social President & CEO @parijohnston.bsky.social in @theglobeandmail.com.
Thank you to our engaged participants — spanning government, private and non-profit sectors — for making the 𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 of PPF & @mila-quebec.bsky.social’s AI Policy Compass our most action-oriented yet.
November 3, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Thank you to our engaged participants — spanning government, private and non-profit sectors — for making the 𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 of PPF & @mila-quebec.bsky.social’s AI Policy Compass our most action-oriented yet.
This week on WONK, host Amanda Lang talks to economist @armineyalnizyan.bsky.social and Conservative thinker Sean Speer about huge budget pressures, tariff fallout and how to fortify the economy.
⬇️ Watch the full episode on YouTube — or listen wherever you get your podcasts.
⬇️ Watch the full episode on YouTube — or listen wherever you get your podcasts.
The Big Budget Issues: Panel with Armine Yalnizyan and Sean Speer | WONK
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October 30, 2025 at 2:57 PM
This week on WONK, host Amanda Lang talks to economist @armineyalnizyan.bsky.social and Conservative thinker Sean Speer about huge budget pressures, tariff fallout and how to fortify the economy.
⬇️ Watch the full episode on YouTube — or listen wherever you get your podcasts.
⬇️ Watch the full episode on YouTube — or listen wherever you get your podcasts.
Meet two of the expert voices joining us for Managing Canada’s Interests Under Trump 2.0 — a one-day intensive learning program designed to help policy and program professionals navigate the turbulent Canada-U.S. relationship.
🗓️ November 13 | Ottawa
🗓️ November 13 | Ottawa
October 28, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Meet two of the expert voices joining us for Managing Canada’s Interests Under Trump 2.0 — a one-day intensive learning program designed to help policy and program professionals navigate the turbulent Canada-U.S. relationship.
🗓️ November 13 | Ottawa
🗓️ November 13 | Ottawa
This week on WONK, National Bank’s Chief Economist Stéfane Marion joins Amanda Lang to talk about the fall of Canadian manufacturing and how to fix it.
⬇️ Listen to WONK wherever you get your podcasts, or watch the full episode on YouTube now:
⬇️ Listen to WONK wherever you get your podcasts, or watch the full episode on YouTube now:
Economist Stéfane Marion on Canada’s Investment Crisis: Full Interview | WONK
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October 23, 2025 at 2:57 PM
This week on WONK, National Bank’s Chief Economist Stéfane Marion joins Amanda Lang to talk about the fall of Canadian manufacturing and how to fix it.
⬇️ Listen to WONK wherever you get your podcasts, or watch the full episode on YouTube now:
⬇️ Listen to WONK wherever you get your podcasts, or watch the full episode on YouTube now:
New on WONK 🎙️ Host Amanda Lang talks to The Atlantic’s @davidfrum.bsky.social about America’s looming economic problem, why the current U.S. administration needs #tariffs and how Canada should respond to the threat.
David Frum on How Tariffs Will Hurt the U.S. Economy: Full Interview | WONK
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October 16, 2025 at 6:15 PM
New on WONK 🎙️ Host Amanda Lang talks to The Atlantic’s @davidfrum.bsky.social about America’s looming economic problem, why the current U.S. administration needs #tariffs and how Canada should respond to the threat.
From agentic #AI to global governance, four incredible speakers bring diverse expertise and real-world experience to the AI Policy Compass, our flagship learning program for policy professionals.
📍 Ottawa | October 23-24
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📍 Ottawa | October 23-24
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October 15, 2025 at 1:34 PM
From agentic #AI to global governance, four incredible speakers bring diverse expertise and real-world experience to the AI Policy Compass, our flagship learning program for policy professionals.
📍 Ottawa | October 23-24
@mila-quebec.bsky.social
📍 Ottawa | October 23-24
@mila-quebec.bsky.social
Become a leader in AI governance: Register today for PPF Academy’s upcoming edition of the AI Policy Compass!
This hands-on learning program offers participants a deep dive into the risks, opportunities and applications of #AI in public policy settings.
This hands-on learning program offers participants a deep dive into the risks, opportunities and applications of #AI in public policy settings.
October 9, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Become a leader in AI governance: Register today for PPF Academy’s upcoming edition of the AI Policy Compass!
This hands-on learning program offers participants a deep dive into the risks, opportunities and applications of #AI in public policy settings.
This hands-on learning program offers participants a deep dive into the risks, opportunities and applications of #AI in public policy settings.
Whether it’s on #trade negotiations or other forms of collaboration with the U.S., policy and program leaders across sectors have had to rethink their approaches.
Join us on November 13 in Ottawa for the next edition of our one-day bootcamp, Managing Canada’s Interests Under Trump 2.0:
Join us on November 13 in Ottawa for the next edition of our one-day bootcamp, Managing Canada’s Interests Under Trump 2.0:
Managing Canada’s interests under Trump 2.0 - Public Policy Forum
A Workshop to Enhance Public Service Workflows with AI
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October 7, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Whether it’s on #trade negotiations or other forms of collaboration with the U.S., policy and program leaders across sectors have had to rethink their approaches.
Join us on November 13 in Ottawa for the next edition of our one-day bootcamp, Managing Canada’s Interests Under Trump 2.0:
Join us on November 13 in Ottawa for the next edition of our one-day bootcamp, Managing Canada’s Interests Under Trump 2.0:
In case you missed the latest episode of WONK: Host Amanda Lang talks to Ava Smithing, advocacy director of the Young People's Alliance, about social media algorithms, advice for parents and taking on #tech platforms.
Watch the full episode on YouTube:
Watch the full episode on YouTube:
The Fight to Save Kids From Social Media: Interview with Ava Smithing | WONK
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October 7, 2025 at 2:02 PM
In case you missed the latest episode of WONK: Host Amanda Lang talks to Ava Smithing, advocacy director of the Young People's Alliance, about social media algorithms, advice for parents and taking on #tech platforms.
Watch the full episode on YouTube:
Watch the full episode on YouTube:
AI is reshaping public policy. How can leaders use it responsibly?
Participants of the AI Policy Compass — offered jointly with @mila-quebec.bsky.social — leave with clear, actionable next steps to bring back to their organizations.
Participants of the AI Policy Compass — offered jointly with @mila-quebec.bsky.social — leave with clear, actionable next steps to bring back to their organizations.
October 3, 2025 at 3:41 PM
AI is reshaping public policy. How can leaders use it responsibly?
Participants of the AI Policy Compass — offered jointly with @mila-quebec.bsky.social — leave with clear, actionable next steps to bring back to their organizations.
Participants of the AI Policy Compass — offered jointly with @mila-quebec.bsky.social — leave with clear, actionable next steps to bring back to their organizations.
Congratulations to our partners at @hotdocs.bsky.social on the successful Ottawa premiere of #CitizenMinutes last week! 🎬
We’re proud to have supported showcase of everyday Canadians driving change from the ground up, reminding us of the power of individual action in shaping our democracy.
We’re proud to have supported showcase of everyday Canadians driving change from the ground up, reminding us of the power of individual action in shaping our democracy.
October 3, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Congratulations to our partners at @hotdocs.bsky.social on the successful Ottawa premiere of #CitizenMinutes last week! 🎬
We’re proud to have supported showcase of everyday Canadians driving change from the ground up, reminding us of the power of individual action in shaping our democracy.
We’re proud to have supported showcase of everyday Canadians driving change from the ground up, reminding us of the power of individual action in shaping our democracy.