Rosemary Barton, co-host of The National on CBC, hosted PPF’s 31st annual Testimonial Dinner and Awards, held April 12 in Toronto, which honoured Beverley McLachlin, Mark Carney, Mary Walsh, Michael Donovan, Richard Dicerni, Francine Pelletier and Caitlin Tolley. The dinner is a yearly reunion of Canada’s “who’s who” in public policy and attracts leaders from all sectors of society to pay tribute to distinguished Canadians who have made outstanding contributions to public policy and good governance. Watch the entire event on CPAC or the highlights here:
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Agenda
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5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Registration & Networking Reception
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6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Welcoming remarks
Emerging Leader Award
Hyman Solomon Journalism Award
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7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Dinner is served!
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8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Testimonial Awards
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9:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Networking dessert bar!
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8:30 PM - 12:00 AM
Wonk Prom begins when the Testimonial Dinner ends—extending the biggest night in Canadian politics and welcoming Public Policy Forum guests and others for a night of networking, dancing and good cheer. Join policy leaders, senior politicians, journalists as well as young policy players in celebrating public leadership and emerging policy talent!
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