Past Events
February 2019
The Changing Nature of Work for National Associations
Invite-only roundtable discussion
Leaders from diverse national associations gathered at this roundtable event to discuss issues the sector faces around the changing nature of work. The event included remarks from: Chantal Maheu, Deputy Minister of Labour and Associate Deputy Minister of Employment and Social Development; Francis Fong, Chief Economist of CPA Canada; Shannon...
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When
Thursday February 21, 2019
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. -
Where
Ottawa, ON
Solutions to Cyber Harassment Aimed at Women in Political Life
Half-Day Workshop
Despite the fight to include women in politics, research shows women are still significantly less likely than men to consider running for office. Disincentives – on top of the traditional and systemic – result from the widespread use of online social platforms and other digital technologies to harass and threaten...
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When
Tuesday February 19, 2019
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. -
Where
Ottawa, ON
Building Digital Resilience Workshop
With Seyi Akiwowo
Seyi Akiwowo, Founder and Executive Director of Glitch, is offering a two and a half hour-long workshop on digital resilience at PPF. She'll cover digital rights, self-defence and self-care.
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When
Tuesday February 19, 2019
1:45 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. -
Where
Boardroom at the Public Policy Forum
1400-130 Albert St. Ottawa
Putting Reconciliation into Practice II: Session 3 – Working Together – Partnership and Co-development
A Public Policy Forum Learning Program
Session 3: Working Together - Partnership and Co-development The program participants will hear from leading Indigenous voices on justice and economic development. Agenda to come.
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When
Tuesday February 12, 2019
10:45 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. -
Where
PPF Boardroom
1400-130 Albert St. Ottawa
January 2019
Government Digital Transformation and IT Modernization
The Public Policy Forum (PPF) and Amazon Web Services (AWS) Institute are organizing a private roundtable on digital transformation chaired by Olivia Neal, the Executive Director of Digital Change from the Chief Information Officer Branch at Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat. This is the fourth part of a dialogue initiated...
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When
Wednesday January 30, 2019
12:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. -
Where
Ottawa
Indigenous Changemakers Initiative
Today’s Indigenous Changemakers are true catalysts for change in Canada. This next generation of leaders will engage with the federal government and its commitment to form a new Indigenous-Crown relationship and put reconciliation into action. But skilled, collaborative and connected leaders don’t emerge by accident. As the decision-makers of...
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When
Monday January 28, 2019 - Tuesday January 29, 2019
8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. -
Where
Cisco Systems Inc (RBC WaterPark Place)
88 Queens Quay W #2900, Toronto, ON M5J 0B8
Putting Reconciliation into Practice II: Session 2 – Visit to Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg First Nation
A Public Policy Forum Learning Program
Session 2: Visit to Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg First Nation with a conversation with Chief and Council as well as a stop at the school.
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When
Monday January 14, 2019
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. -
Where
Kitigan Zibi
December 2018
Putting Reconciliation into Practice II: Session 1 – Understanding and applying the government’s agenda
A Public Policy Forum Learning Program
Session 1: Understanding and applying the government’s agenda. The session includes Indigenous leaders, discussion, critical thinking and interactive learning. The learning program will focus on considering concrete policy solutions to some of the topical and important issues associated with the Indigenous agenda.
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When
Tuesday December 11, 2018
8:30 a.m. - 2:45 p.m. -
Where
Global Centre for Pluralism
330 Sussex Dr., Ottawa
Keeping Up with the Speed of Disruption III: Session 1 – The New Biology
A Public Policy Forum Learning Program
Session 1: The New Biology (December 7, 2018). This session will explore the technologies that are changing the way we interact with biological information and biological systems. The agenda will be posted shortly. The keynote will be delivered by PPF Fellow Rob Annan.
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When
Friday December 7, 2018
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. -
Where
Three Sisters Hall - Canada's Agriculture Museum
901 Prince of Wales Dr, Ottawa
PPF Fall Dinner: The Real Deal on Canada-U.S. Relations
With David MacNaughton, Luiza Savage, Ali Velshi and Janice Gross Stein
Ambassador David MacNaughton, Brian Tobin, Washington journalists Luiza Savage of Politico and Ali Velshi of MSNBC, and Janice Gross Stein of the Munk School unpack the state of U.S. politics and its impacts on Canada.
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When
Monday December 3, 2018
5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. -
Where
Shaw Centre (Trillium Ballroom)
55 Colonel By Dr, Ottawa