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Bryan Detchou — 2026 Emerging Leader Award

As Senior Director of Natural Resources, Environment and Sustainability at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, Bryan Detchou has a front row seat on government efforts to supercharge the economy.

Christiane Germain — 2026 Testimonial Dinner Award Honouree

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  

Letter from Inez Jabalpurwala, President and CEO, Public Policy Forum

A look ahead to 2026 — a year of ambition, inclusivity and growth 

How B.C.’s energy regulator is getting projects moving 

The head of the BC Energy Regulator, Michelle Carr, talks to PPF about how her agency is building a faster and more effective permitting process

Arlene Dickinson — 2026 Testimonial Dinner Award Honouree

Dragon’s Den star, venture capitalist and author Arlene Dickinson is using her fame to weigh in on Canada’s challenging political moment.

John Knubley — 2026 Testimonial Dinner Award Honouree

His experience over 30 years in federal public service spanned eight different departments, leading some of the country’s most strategic policy files.

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Public Policy Forum Statement on Budget 2025

“Rather than an end, the Budget is a beginning — a launch point for Canada and Canadians to meet this moment of nation building.”  

Robert Fife — 2026 Hyman Solomon Award for Excellence in Public Policy Journalism

The investigative journalist, author and Ottawa bureau chief at The Globe and Mail has led a legendary career, shaping political journalism for five decades.

How to keep track of Canada’s major projects

We’ve made a scorecard to monitor progress of major projects. The PM should keep a copy in his breast pocket

For PPF’s Build Big Things, important work ahead

A letter from our CEO Inez Jabalpurwala on an historic major projects announcement and more actionable policy to come

Execution is everything for major projects

The initial list of major nation-building projects has been proposed, but fast-tracking approvals is only half the battle

How to rethink government communications in tough times 

WPP's Mark Pender discusses how communications can effectively harness AI, foster trust and shape behaviour 

How Canada could quickly develop critical minerals  

Expert advice on how to manage risks and build up an essential new sector 

Why we struggle to get things built and an urbanist anthology: PPF Reads

Here’s what PPF staffers are reading and recommending this summer

Five key steps to get to ‘one Canadian economy’

Provincial agreements to kill internal trade barriers are flying back and forth. But the hard work remains — moving from MOUs to concrete action.