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Testimonial Dinner 2026

A celebration of distinguished Canadians who have made outstanding contributions to public policy and good governance

Past Event

Annual Testimonial Dinner Honour Roll 2025

An annual celebration of distinguished Canadians who have made outstanding contributions to public policy and good governance

Naila Moloo – 2023 Emerging Leader Award Recipient

Filled with a burning desire to create positive change for her community, Caitlin Tolley has used her voice at home and on the global stage as an advocate for Indigenous people. On April 12, the Public Policy Forum will recognize her work with the Emerging Leader Award at its Annual Testimonial Dinner & Awards in Toronto.

Laurent Duvernay-Tardif – 2023 Testimonial Dinner Award Honouree

Laurent Duvernay-Tardif: “My goal is to do good and to help people be healthy”

Janice Stein – 2023 Testimonial Dinner Award Honouree

Janice Stein: “It’s a profoundly encouraging thing that so many people want to understand more than they currently do.”

Let’s build a better Canada together. Whether you’re looking to support our mission by becoming a member, partnering with us on a project or sponsoring an event, your engagement helps drive informed, inclusive policy across the country.

Lisa Raitt – 2023 Testimonial Dinner Award Honouree

Lisa Raitt: “Growth in Canada has been so anemic; we need to talk about this now in hopes of staving off the same kind of emergency situation (as the mid-1990s).”

Stephanie Nolen – 2023 Hyman Solomon Award Honouree

Stephanie Nolen: “When you establish points of commonality with the people who are living through these experiences, then people start to be concerned”

John Risley – 2023 Testimonial Dinner Award Honouree

John Risley: "We wanted someone who would be a good steward for the business. And that led us very quickly to First Nations"

Harold Calla – 2023 Testimonial Dinner Award Honouree

“Providing the platform to move from managing poverty to managing wealth”

Announcing our 2019 Peter Lougheed Award honourees

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

2019 Peter Lougheed Awards Dinner

Congratulations to Elizabeth Cannon, Stockwell Day, Dawn Farrell and Dave Mowat. Join us to celebrate them in Calgary on Nov. 13. Tables and tickets are on sale now. Prior to the dinner, join us as we host a panel discussing the future of work in the transitioning energy economy: what do we need to do to support people in work as Canada’s energy needs and energy sector jobs change?