Events

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PPF convenes a diverse range of thinkers, doers and deciders at events that bring together private, public and non-profit organizations to feed fresh ideas into policy discussions. Our events celebrate exceptional public policy leaders, and also help fuel policy recommendations for PPF’s extensive project work.

2023 Highlights

2400+ Total participants | 750+ Organizations engaged
30+ Virtual events | 22+ In-person events

Current Events

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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...

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Annual Testimonial Dinner Honour Roll 2024

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.

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Canada Growth Summit 2024

Early Bird tickets available now

Canada Growth Summit 2023 Highlights

Past Events

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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,...

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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...

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Why Advancing Economic Reconciliation is Essential to Canada’s Growth and Competitiveness

In Canada today, Indigenous Nations are moving to lead the charge in development, capital, and innovation to provide critical economic imperatives on both national and local levels. PPF is pleased to be partnering with Mokwateh to discuss how Indigenous ownership can create opportunities for sovereignty and Economic Reconciliation in Canada. ...

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Fall Lecture 2022: Getting Real on Innovation

Since 2006, Public Policy Forum has hosted an annual Fall Lecture to explore the critical role the public service plays in preserving a resilient and vibrant Canadian society. Canada’s innovation performance has, for decades now, been a subject of intense public policy debate. While our workforce, our human capital, includes...