Nearly 1,000 leaders and policy wonks from all sectors of society gathered in Toronto on May 7 to pay tribute to distinguished Canadians who have made outstanding contributions to public policy and good governance.

Introductory remarks were made by PPF’s President and CEO Inez Jabalpurwala and Industry Minister Melanie Joly. Watch all of the honourees’ incredible and inspiring speeches. 

Honourees

Arlene Dickinson 

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Christiane Germain 

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John Knubley 

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Kirsten Hillman

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Yoshua Bengio

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Hyman Soloman Award for Excellence in Public Policy Journalism

Robert Fife

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Global Laureate

Fatih Birol

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Emerging Leader Award

Bryan Detchou

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Watch more highlights from the Testimonial Dinner here.

More than 120 outstanding Canadians have been honoured since 1988.