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Atlantic Summit 2020

Pivot to Prosperity

How does Atlantic Canada need to pivot priorities for regional economic growth and immigration for post-pandemic prosperity? Atlantic Summit 2020 brings together leaders in policy development, government, business, education and social services for a forward-looking exploration of what it will take to confront old challenges compounded by new crisis.

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Turning Point 2020: When the Future of Work Became the Present

Virtual Conference

When we look back on 2020, we’ll see a turning point, but right now the destination is unclear. Join us from June 16-18, 2020 for a free 3-part virtual conference on the future of work. More information will be available soon!

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New Date | PPF’s Fifth Annual Canada Growth Summit

The Public Policy Forum’s annual Testimonial Dinner & Awards and Canada Growth Summit are being rescheduled to Thursday, October 15, 2020. This has not been an easy decision. But while the risk associated with COVID–19 remains relatively low, PPF felt moving these events to the fall is the responsible course....

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New Date | 33rd Annual Testimonial Dinner & Awards

NEW DATE – OCTOBER 15, 2020 The Public Policy Forum’s annual Testimonial Dinner & Awards and Canada Growth Summit are being rescheduled to Thursday, October 15, 2020. This has not been an easy decision. But while the risk associated with COVID–19 remains relatively low, PPF felt moving these events to...

Past Events

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Action Canada 2019/2020 presents The Future of Work

After a 10-month study of the future of work that started last June in Vancouver and saw the group travel to from Dawson City, YK to Bridgewater, NS and many places in between, this year’s Action Canada Fellows will present their final reports and recommendations. Each cohort of Fellows examines...

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Nova Scotia Employer Consultation: Finding and Retaining Skilled Workers

Employers across Atlantic Canada are facing labour and skill shortages. Retention of young people and newcomers in the region remains a challenge, and many people who relocate elsewhere in Canada report jobs as a leading cause for their decision to move away. To truly understand the issues that Atlantic Canada is facing, PPF and Professor Tony Fang from Memorial University are conducting a roundtable discussion in Nova Scotia to learn about employer experiences and priorities regarding hiring and retaining skilled workers.

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New North Star II – Roundtable Vancouver

This closed roundtable discussion is part of a series of consultations that will feed into PPF’s latest work on Canadian Economic Competitiveness. Building off our April 2019 report A New North Star, we are now deepening the conversation to understand how the rise of an intangibles economy is affecting different industries...

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Investing in Mid-Career Professionals: The Future of Work for Employers

This is a roundtable discussion about investing in mid-career professionals: insights into up-skilling and re-training for the future of work from Canadian employers and business leaders. Mid-career workers have been recognized as a group facing challenges in the changing labour market and most in need of up-skilling and training opportunities....

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Gender and the Future of Work

Join the Action Canada Fellows for a panel on the future of work through the lens of gender and the role of public policy with eminent public policy leaders: Hélène Laurendeau, Deputy Minister, Department of Canadian Heritage Rachel Wernick, Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Employment and Social Development Canada Anne-Marie Hubert,...

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Keeping PEI Prosperous: Employer Consultation on Finding and Retaining Skilled Workers

Employers across Atlantic Canada are facing labour and skill shortages. Retention of young people and newcomers in the region remains a challenge, and many people who relocate elsewhere in Canada report jobs as a leading cause for their decision to move away. The Public Policy Forum and Professor Tony Fang...

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Citizens’ Assemblies in Canada and Abroad: Inclusive governance for an age of polarization

One hundred and fifty randomly selected French citizens have recently been empanelled to advise their government on climate change, while in Scotland, 120 citizens are meeting over six weekends to consider their society’s future. Across Europe and North America, Citizens’ Assemblies and Reference Panels are helping to address growing mistrust...

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New North Star II – Roundtable Toronto

This closed roundtable discussion is part of a series of consultations that will feed into PPF’s latest work on Canadian Economic Competitiveness. Building off our April 2019 report A New North Star, we are now looking to deepen the conversation and understand how the rise of an intangibles economy is affecting...

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Keeping New Brunswick Competitive: Roundtable Consultation with Employer Perspectives on Finding and Retaining Skilled Workers

Employers across Atlantic Canada are facing skills shortages and are turning to newcomers to fill job vacancies. Yet retention in the region remains a problem, and many people who relocate elsewhere in Canada report employment as a leading cause for their decision to move away. Decision makers are striving to...

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