Western Dinner

On Nov. 13 in Calgary, Premier of Alberta Jason Kenney explored three forms of reconciliation for Alberta's provincial government: with Alberta’s Indigenous people, of energy growth and environmental stewardship, and of the provincial and federal fields within Canadian Confederation.

On Nov. 13, join us at our Western Dinner in Calgary to honour Elizabeth Cannon, Stockwell Day, Dawn Farrell & Dave Mowat. Tickets are on sale now.

Past Event

Are you a wonk? Do you have a passion for public policy, politics and change-making? The Ryerson Leadership Lab invites you to attend Wonk Prom 2019 and join friends from across the country for a night of networking, music and celebration. Wonk Prom begins when the Public Policy Forum (PPF) Annual Testimonial Dinner ends - extending the biggest party in Canadian public policy and politics. Not attending the Testimonial Dinner? Not a problem! Wonk Prom is open to any and all political and policy wonks and change-makers. Any additional proceeds from this event will support student study trips through the Ryerson Leadership Lab.

In this Business in Vancouver article, we explore the history of the Peter Lougheed Award winners. Winners will be celebrated at this year's Western Dinner in Vancouver Sept. 19. Sue Paish and Andrew Petter are highlighted in the article. To learn more about this year's winners - 

Sue Paish will be one of four recipients of the Peter Lougheed Award at PPF’s Annual Western Dinner on Sept. 19 at the downtown Vancouver Marriott. Sue will be joined by three other distinguished recipients of the award. Fellow award recipient Andrew Petter, the president of Simon Fraser University, said he was humbled and pleased about the award. “Public policy is such an important instrument of democracy,” Petter said.

The Peter Lougheed Award for Leadership in Public Policy will be presented to four exemplary Western leaders being recognized for their extraordinary leadership and contribution to public policy and public discourse. The honourees will be celebrated at PPF’s Annual Western Dinner in Vancouver on Sept. 19.

Past Event

The honourees who were recognized on Sept. 19 in Vancouver: Andrew Petter, Sue Paish, Murad Al-Katib and Sophie Pierre.