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Meet Shingai Manjengwa, program director for PPF Academy’s AI Advantage workshop!
In addition to her role as Senior Director of Education & Development at @mila-quebec.bsky.social, Shingai is an award-winning educator and a trailblazer in digital transformation across sectors.
In addition to her role as Senior Director of Education & Development at @mila-quebec.bsky.social, Shingai is an award-winning educator and a trailblazer in digital transformation across sectors.
February 4, 2026 at 7:36 PM
Meet Shingai Manjengwa, program director for PPF Academy’s AI Advantage workshop!
In addition to her role as Senior Director of Education & Development at @mila-quebec.bsky.social, Shingai is an award-winning educator and a trailblazer in digital transformation across sectors.
In addition to her role as Senior Director of Education & Development at @mila-quebec.bsky.social, Shingai is an award-winning educator and a trailblazer in digital transformation across sectors.
The list of extraordinary speakers at our upcoming #GrowthSummit2026 keeps growing. We’re pleased to welcome Ehren Cory, CEO of the @cib-bic.bsky.social.
February 3, 2026 at 4:29 PM
The list of extraordinary speakers at our upcoming #GrowthSummit2026 keeps growing. We’re pleased to welcome Ehren Cory, CEO of the @cib-bic.bsky.social.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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
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. ⬇️
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.
Meet one of our directors for The Art of Writing About Policy, Dan Bilefsky!
Dan brings over three decades of experience reporting for @nytimes.com, and @financialtimes.com and @wsj.com, covering wars, political upheaval, corruption and human rights crises worldwide.
Dan brings over three decades of experience reporting for @nytimes.com, and @financialtimes.com and @wsj.com, covering wars, political upheaval, corruption and human rights crises worldwide.
December 17, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Meet one of our directors for The Art of Writing About Policy, Dan Bilefsky!
Dan brings over three decades of experience reporting for @nytimes.com, and @financialtimes.com and @wsj.com, covering wars, political upheaval, corruption and human rights crises worldwide.
Dan brings over three decades of experience reporting for @nytimes.com, and @financialtimes.com and @wsj.com, covering wars, political upheaval, corruption and human rights crises worldwide.
We’re thrilled to announce that Fatih Birol, executive director of the International Energy Agency (@iea.org), will receive a Global Laureate Testimonial Award at our gala next year.
December 16, 2025 at 2:45 PM
We’re thrilled to announce that Fatih Birol, executive director of the International Energy Agency (@iea.org), will receive a Global Laureate Testimonial Award at our gala next year.
Join us for The Art of Writing About Policy, a one-day masterclass designed to strengthen how policy ideas are written, shared and understood — led by former @nytimes.com correspondent Dan Bilefsky and former senior public servant Neil Bouwer.
📍 Ottawa, February 12, 2026
📍 Ottawa, February 12, 2026
December 5, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Join us for The Art of Writing About Policy, a one-day masterclass designed to strengthen how policy ideas are written, shared and understood — led by former @nytimes.com correspondent Dan Bilefsky and former senior public servant Neil Bouwer.
📍 Ottawa, February 12, 2026
📍 Ottawa, February 12, 2026
Meet Sasha Tregebov, one of the facilitators for the upcoming Policy Leadership Program! 🌟
During his session in the Policy Leadership Program, he explores how behavioural insights can be used by public servants to improve policy design and implementation.
During his session in the Policy Leadership Program, he explores how behavioural insights can be used by public servants to improve policy design and implementation.
December 3, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Meet Sasha Tregebov, one of the facilitators for the upcoming Policy Leadership Program! 🌟
During his session in the Policy Leadership Program, he explores how behavioural insights can be used by public servants to improve policy design and implementation.
During his session in the Policy Leadership Program, he explores how behavioural insights can be used by public servants to improve policy design and implementation.
🌟 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.
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’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 !
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.
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