Search Results for: Governance
Economic Equality in a Changing World: Removing Barriers to Employment for Women
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Action is needed to alleviate gender barriers: Good intentions are no longer enough. Despite efforts to improve diversity in the workplace, gender inequality remains both an issue of social justice and an equally compelling economic priority. Yet efforts to advance women’s economic inclusion continue to be hampered by the lack of access to information. This report summarizes existing research and prevailing issues surrounding gender inequality, including those exacerbated by COVID-19, and points to further research that needs to be done on initiatives to reduce gender inequalities.
Date: Friday September 25, 2020
Canada’s Moonshot Expert Advisory Panel
News
...use an Indigenous governance and leadership framework. Today, she is the Director of the Indigenous Innovation Initiative at Grand Challenges Canada, one of the largest impact investors in Canada. They...
Date: Tuesday May 18, 2021
Alicia Dubois
Person
...finance and executive leadership has equipped her with a strong understanding of public and private corporate dynamics, governance structures, change management and workplace culture and performance, enabling her to effectively...
Date: Sunday January 1, 2012
Top business and government leaders gather for PPF Growth Summit and Testimonial Dinner on April 12
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...to pay tribute to distinguished Canadians who have made outstanding contributions to public policy and good governance. This annual reunion of the “who’s who” in public policy attracts more than 1,300...
Date: Monday April 9, 2018
Canada-China meeting: National Security and Human Rights
Article
...Investment Bank (AIIB), reducing the opportunity for the select group to encourage the appropriate norms, governance structures, etc. With regards to the Canadian toolkit, the discussion highlighted that in areas...
Date: Tuesday December 19, 2017
PPF names Karen Restoule as its 2018 Prime Ministers of Canada Fellow
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...to PPF to conduct research and convene dialogues about public policy, democratic institutions and good governance. The fellowship is supported financially by the RBC Foundation. Kent Aitken, Madelaine Drohan and...
Date: Tuesday January 16, 2018
A Leadership Blueprint for Canada’s High-ESG Gas
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...transitions while serving our national interests. As a high-ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) energy exporter, there is no preordained contradiction between Canada’s national public good and the global good. Achieving...
Date: Thursday August 18, 2022
Ontario Digital Inclusion Summit – Summary Report
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PPF hosted Ontario's first Digital Inclusion Summit back in February. Now, the summary report is available with key takeaways from the event that sparked a larger conversation on making the internet work for all.
Date: Tuesday May 29, 2018
Science Disinformation in a Time of Pandemic
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By drawing parallels to elections, climate change and the anti-vaccination movement, author Christopher Dornan illustrates how disinformation about COVID-19 can pose significant risks for public health, social cohesion and collective trust. Dornan identifies several useful recommendations for citizens, governments and social media platforms to consider to effectively combat disinformation and engage in evidence-based discussion about scientific findings.
Date: Thursday June 11, 2020
The Atlantic Canada Momentum Index
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The Public Policy Forum’s optimism about Atlantic Canada was reinforced during the pandemic, when its good governance and social cohesion served as a wake-up call to other Canadians. High vaccination...
Date: Wednesday March 22, 2023
Daniel Pujdak
Person
...and regulatory regimes. His policy work has focused on self-determination, governance, northern affairs, fisheries, and natural resources. Dan holds a masters degree in marine management from Dalhousie University. He is...
Date: Saturday July 30, 2016
The Next-Level Border: Advancing Technology & Expanding Trade
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This report summarizes what was heard at two roundtables on how to enhance the Canada-U.S. border with tech to facilitate trade.
Date: Monday July 30, 2018
NEXT STEPS: Pan-Canadian Health Data Strategy
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...technology, the needed culture shift within health care is lagging and amplified by the broader policy and governance issues throughout society. We continue to collect data in silos with minimal...
Date: Wednesday August 10, 2022
About PPF
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...governance and public policy. Since then, PPF’s membership has grown to include about 200 organizations from business, federal, provincial and territorial governments, academic institutions, unions, and non-profit organizations. We have...
Date: Wednesday October 18, 2017
Prince Edward Island Child Care Workforce Development Snapshot
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...curriculum, wages, fees and governance. Designated centres and standalone pre-Kindergarten programs receive operational funding from the government and have regional coaches assigned to them through the province. This position promotes...
Date: Tuesday May 17, 2022