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Taking Back Health Care

We find ourselves in a moment of both opportunity and necessity — one demanding bold action. Governments and policymakers do not own the health-care system; they are entrusted with its stewardship. Health care belongs to all of us, and reform must empower its true owners. It must start with the...
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John Risley – 2023 Testimonial Dinner Award Honouree

John Risley: "We wanted someone who would be a good steward for the business. And that led us very quickly to First Nations"
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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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The Urgent Case for a Supply Rebuild

Investing in a New Economic Compact for Canada

Released: Tuesday November 1, 2022

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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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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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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35th Annual Testimonial Dinner Honour Roll

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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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Atlantic Dinner and Frank McKenna Awards 2023

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Celebrating leaders making Canada and the Atlantic region richer through their ingenuity and initiative, register now for PPF’s Atlantic Dinner and Frank McKenna Awards. PPF’s annual recognition of Atlantic Canadian leaders honours the exceptional impact of Frank McKenna. As Deputy Chair of TD Bank Group and former Premier of New Brunswick, Mr....
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Ep. 75: The Future of Healthcare with Dr. Victoria Lee & Dr. Danielle Martin

Paired with the release of the Public Policy Forum’s Taking Back Health Care report, this special edition of Policy Speaking features report authors Dr. Victoria Lee and Dr. Danielle Martin. Dr. Lee, Clinical Associate Professor at the University of British Columbia and Assistant Professor at Simon Fraser University, and Dr. Martin, Professor in the Department of Family & Community Medicine with Temerty Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto, join host Edward Greenspon to discuss what it will take to mend the health-care system – and why money is only a part of that solution.
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Ep. 74: Toward economic reconciliation, with Harold Calla and Geordie Hungerford

In this episode of Policy Speaking, Harold Calla, executive chair of the First Nations Financial Management Board, and CEO Geordie Hungerford join host Edward Greenspon to discuss a roadmap for achieving economic reconciliation.
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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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