Past Events

February 2024

Event Starts Thursday February 15, 2024

Can digital technology save Canadian health care?

Invitation-only member event

On Thursday, February 15, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. EST, join us for a discussion amongst PPF members, on the state of digital health data in Canada and the proposed solutions to free the flow of life-saving data. We’ll be joined by David O’Toole, President and CEO, Canadian Institute for Health...

  • When

    Thursday February 15, 2024
    1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.

  • Where Virtual
    Zoom

January 2024

Event Starts Tuesday January 30, 2024

How seismic changes in mainstream media are impacting access to health care information — and what Canadians can do about it

Guided by the Canadian Medical Association’s new Health & Media Annual Tracking Survey, we’ll examine complex issues of trust that underpin the dissemination of health care information in Canada. The Canadian media landscape is undergoing a seismic shift. From resource and business struggles in newsrooms to social media disruption and...

  • When

    Tuesday January 30, 2024
    12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

  • Where Virtual event (Bilingual – simultaneous interpretation)

December 2023

Event Starts Thursday December 7, 2023

Catching the Wind: How Atlantic Canada Can Become an Energy Superpower

PPF Member Event

A new report from the Public Policy Forum’s Atlantic Momentum Initiative notes that the game-changing potential of offshore wind power in Atlantic Canada, combined with an ambitious vision to develop it as an urgent national project, could turn the region into an energy superpower. In Catching the Wind: How Atlantic...

  • When

    Thursday December 7, 2023
    12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.

  • Where Zoom

November 2023

Event Starts Thursday November 9, 2023

From discovery to impact: How Canada can achieve its potential as a global health and life sciences leader in the next decade

Invitation-only member event

Canada has the right ingredients to be a world leader in developing therapeutics that prevent, treat and even cure diseases, including best-in-class researchers, extensive biotech talent and a robust public healthcare system. While Canada has only developed handful of biotech success stories since the turn of the century, we’re now...

  • When

    Thursday November 9, 2023
    8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

  • Where PPF Office
    130 Albert Street, Suite 1400, Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5G4

October 2023

Event Starts Friday October 13, 2023

The Next One: Preparing Canada for another health emergency

PPF Member Event

A new PPF report called The Next One: Preparing Canada for Another Health Emergency outlines lessons learnt from the pandemic and recommendations to safeguard Canadians from another health emergency. The report was informed and inspired by discussions within PPF’s Life Sciences Forum, where ongoing dialogue and collaboration between the life...

  • When

    Friday October 13, 2023
    12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.

  • Where Zoom

Event Starts Tuesday October 3, 2023

Book Launch – Indictment: The Criminal Justice System on Trial with Prof. Benjamin Perrin

Indictment: The Criminal Justice System on Trial is a ground-breaking new book by Benjamin Perrin – a national best-selling author, UBC law professor and Action Canada alumni. This book is at the heart of a vital national conversation about our failed criminal justice system, and how we can build a new way to...

  • When

    Tuesday October 3, 2023
    12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

  • Where PPF Office
    130 Albert Street, Suite 1400, Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5G4

June 2023

Event Starts Tuesday June 13, 2023

Atlantic Dinner and Frank McKenna Awards 2023

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. Local artist Laura Forrester produced a live painting during the event which celebrates the Atlantic Region. The artwork is available on Laura’s website now.   PURCHASE...

  • When

    Tuesday June 13, 2023
    5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

  • Where Fredericton Convention Centre
    670 Queen Street, Fredericton, New Brunswick, E3B 1C2

Event Starts Wednesday June 7, 2023

Summit for Democracy: Horizons

In March 2023, international leaders gathered “to spur further action to strengthen democratic resilience, demonstrate how democracies are delivering for citizens, and highlight how democracies are best equipped to address the world’s most pressing challenges.” At this second Summit for Democracy, convened by the United States and co-hosted by the...

  • When

    Wednesday June 7, 2023
    2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

  • Where Fauteux Hall, 147 (Moot Court), University of Ottawa

April 2023

Event Starts Thursday April 27, 2023

Canada Growth Summit 2023: Standing Strong in a Changing World Order

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,...

  • When

    Thursday April 27, 2023
    9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

  • Where Metro Toronto Convention Centre, North Building
    255 Front St West, Toronto, ON

Event Starts Thursday April 27, 2023

35th Annual Testimonial Dinner Honour Roll

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 2023 Dinner.   Thank you for...

  • When

    Thursday April 27, 2023
    5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

  • Where Metro Toronto Convention Centre, North Building
    255 Front St W, Toronto, ON M5V 2W6