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We’re excited to welcome Gitane De Silva, former CEO of the Canada Energy Regulator, to the #GrowthSummit2026 stage for a fireside conversation with newly announced speaker Fatih Birol, Executive Director of @iea.org.
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Join us on March 24 to hear Brian’s insights on the Trump administration’s impact on Canada’s manufacturing industry over the last 15 months.
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🌟 Speaker spotlight 🌟 Meet Brian Kingston, guest speaker for our upcoming program, Managing Canada’s Interests under Trump 2.0.
As President & CEO of the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association, Brian represents a sector deeply affected by ongoing economic uncertainty.
This week on WONK 🎧 Tom Chi, former head of product experience at Google X, sits down with host Amanda Lang to explore what it will take to design systems that actually match the scale of the challenge.
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Following the Summit, Dr. Birol will also receive the Global Laureate Award at our Annual Testimonial Dinner, celebrating excellence in public policy.
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At a pivotal moment for Canada’s future, Dr. Birol will offer critical insights on the role of the energy sector and critical minerals in the country’s economic sovereignty and security.
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PPF is pleased to announce that Fatih Birol, Executive Director of @iea.org, will join us for a fireside interview at #GrowthSummit2026 on May 7 in Toronto.
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The next edition of the program takes place March 30-31 in Ottawa. Learn more about the program and register here to reserve your spot:
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Meet our Program Director for PPF Academy’s Change Leadership in the Public Sector, Neil Bouwer.
Neil has held senior leadership roles across multiple departments, guiding teams through policy change and organizational transformation.
🔗 Stay up to date on new and upcoming learning programs by subscribing to our monthly newsletter, PPF Insider:
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Join us on May 20 for the next edition of The Art of Writing About Policy and secure your spot by registering today:
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That’s a wrap!
Practitioners gathered in Ottawa for The Art of Writing About Policy, a PPF Academy masterclass designed to help ideas cut through and land with impact.
Last chance to register!
AI Advantage is a virtual workshop designed for public servants and developed in partnership with @mila-quebec.bsky.social.
📌 Spots are limited — register today to join us February 24 and 26.
This week on WONK, host Amanda Lang talks with Zita Cobb — co-founder and CEO of Shorefast and Fogo Island Inn — about the power of place-based economies and how community-driven entrepreneurship can help build Canada’s economy, one community at a time:
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This year’s Summit is shaping up to be a must-attend event, bringing together leading minds and hundreds of engaged Canadians to tackle some of the most pressing issues of the moment.
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At #GrowthSummit2026, expect a lineup of extraordinary speakers — including the Hon. Mélanie Joly, the Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions.
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Interested? Register today for the upcoming edition, taking place virtually on February 24 and 26:
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PPF Academy’s AI Advantage workshop is built for public servants who want to thrive in a rapidly changing work environment.
Participants of AI Advantage walk away not only with a smarter approach to work, but also personalized feedback from AI experts with @mila-quebec.bsky.social.
We’re hiring!
The Public Policy Forum (PPF) is seeking a senior communications and marketing leader to join our executive team and help shape how policy ideas land in Canada’s public conversation.
See the full job description and find out how to apply here: ppforum.ca/careers/vice...
These themes are explored in Managing Canada’s Interests Under Trump 2.0: Tools and Ideas for Practitioners, a PPF Academy program directed by Martin Loken.
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In a Q&A with PPF, Martin Loken — former Deputy Head of Mission at Canada’s Embassy in D.C.— reflected on what has changed one year into Trump’s second term and what Canadian practitioners should keep in mind in an increasingly volatile environment.
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Now’s the time to join the conversation. Save your spot to join us on May 7 in Toronto:
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At #GrowthSummit2026, participants will hear from dozens of leading thinkers and practitioners exploring how Canada can chart a path toward sustainable economic growth.
Parmi eux figure Robert Greenhill, président exécutif de Global Canada.
This one-day, Ottawa masterclass focuses on practical writing tools to make policy ideas cut through, inside government and beyond.
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Last chance to register for PPF Academy’s The Art of Writing About Policy, co-led by former senior public servant Neil Bouwer and former @nytimes.com correspondent Dan Bilefsky!
ICYMI: Hear from one of our program directors on what participants will get from the course. ⬇️
Have you secured your ticket? Register now and stay tuned for more incredible speakers, to be announced in the days ahead:
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We’re thrilled to have Anderson Chuck, President and CEO of @cihica.bsky.social, joining us at the 2026 Canada Growth Summit!
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Action Canada, a non-profit housed within the Public Policy Forum, provides participants from diverse regions, sectors and backgrounds a deeper understanding of Canada and policymaking — helping them become more impactful, well-informed leaders.
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