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The Urgent Case for a Supply Rebuild

Time for a new, exciting, overarching idea. Canada needs to put an end to a decades-long period of policy zombie-ism with a renewed commitment to a coherent set of policy ideas capable of galvanizing the country, inspiring public confidence and forging an overarching policy consensus between left and right. A...
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How to pick a winner – and other lessons from the frontlines of the innovation economy

The following is a transcript of a panel discussion on innovation hosted by the Public Policy Forum in late November, 2022. The discussion was moderated by Kathleen Gnocato, PPF VP of Strategic Engagement with guests Ilse Treurnicht, former CEO of the MaRS Discovery District and Managing Partner, TwinRiver Capital; Judy...
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A conversation with Simon Kennedy, Deputy Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development

At a recent Public Policy Forum event on the future of innovation, Edward Greenspon, PPF President and CEO, had a compelling fireside chat with Simon Kennedy, Deputy Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development. This is a transcript of their conversation, edited for length and clarity. Edward Greenspon: On Sept....
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How to Restore the Labour Market Balance: Transcript

Thursday November 17, 2022
Bank of Canada Governor Dr. Tiff Macklem told a lunchtime audience at the Toronto Metropolitan University that “two or three-quarters of slightly negative growth are just as likely as two or three-quarters of slightly positive growth.” His speech, titled The Evolution of Canadian Labour Markets, was hosted by the Public...
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An Investment that Works for Child Care

Expanding the child care workforce nationwide

Released: Wednesday September 14, 2022

By Jessica Lue and Katie Davey Introduction More than 50 years after the first reference to a national child care program appeared in the Royal Commission on the Status of Women, Budget 2021 committed $30 billion over five years to achieve a child care system that offers an average charge...
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Growth, Innovation and the Organization of Science Policy in Canada

Released: Monday September 12, 2022

By Robert Asselin Scientific progress is, has been and — even more so — will continue to be a key economic determinant of our future. A defining feature of modern economic growth is the systematic application of science to advance technology. Put simply, translating intellectual capital and ideas into economic...
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Canadian Health Care’s Digital Future: Voices of Key Leaders

Released: Thursday August 25, 2022

Through digital health, Canada has a window of opportunity to transform the way its health-care system operates to better meet the needs of Canadians. Despite decades of reform and renewal initiatives and sustained increases in public spending, the COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated the gap that exists between the expectations of...
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Canada Growth Summit 2023: Standing Strong in a Changing World Order

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If the world ever needed more Canada, the time is now. Canada is connected to the world by three oceans, citizens from all corners of the earth, membership in the G7, G20, IMF and a host of international bodies. We are fortunate to have surpluses of minerals, energy and food,...
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Each year at the PPF’s Testimonial Dinner in Toronto, more than 1,100 leaders and policy wonks from all sectors of society gather to pay tribute to distinguished Canadians who have made outstanding contributions to public policy and good governance. See highlights from the unforgettable 2022 Dinner. We look forward to...
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Ep. 73: The Future of Work with Stéphan Déry

Stéphan Déry, Assistant Deputy Minister of Real Property Services at Public Services and Procurement Canada, and Edward Greenspon, PPF President and CEO, discussed the future of work and workspaces during a recent PPF Member Event. Their conversation ranged from how to modernize the federal government’s workspaces to ways to attract and...
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Ep. 72: An Exit Interview with B.C. Premier John Horgan

In this special edition of Policy Speaking, Edward Greenspon, PPF president and CEO, is joined by outgoing B.C. Premier John Horgan.
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Ep. 71: Monetary Policy Report with Tiff Macklem

In this special edition of Policy Speaking, Edward Greenspon, PPF president and CEO, is joined by Tiff Macklem, Governor of the Bank of Canada, to discuss the latest Monetary Policy Report.
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