Public Policy Forum

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.

🌟 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.

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.

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. 🔗Register:

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.

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.

Join us on May 20 for the next edition of The Art of Writing About Policy and secure your spot by registering today:

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.

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.

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. 🔗 Read the full Q&A:

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.

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. ⬇️

We’re thrilled to have Anderson Chuck, President and CEO of @cihica.bsky.social, joining us at the 2026 Canada Growth Summit! #GrowthSummit2026

Join us for a conversation with emerging public policy leaders on extreme weather and climate resilience. The 2025-26 @actioncanada.bsky.social Fellows will present policy findings and recommendations developed through 10 months of interviews, consultations and research across the country.

📅 March 6, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 📍 Parliament Hill, Ottawa The event is free to attend in person or online. Register here:

Meet Shingai Manjengwa, program director for PPF Academy’s AI Advantage workshop! In addition to her role as Senior Director of Education & Development at @mila-quebec.bsky.social, Shingai is an award-winning educator and a trailblazer in digital transformation across sectors.

The list of extraordinary speakers at our upcoming #GrowthSummit2026 keeps growing. We’re pleased to welcome Ehren Cory, CEO of the @cib-bic.bsky.social.

We’re looking forward to having @brettehouse.bsky.social, economics professor at @columbiauniversity.bsky.social, back as a panel moderator at #GrowthSummit2026 in Toronto!

How can you turn dense policy communications into stories people actually want to read? Dan Bilefsky, former correspondent for @nytimes.com, recently joined PPF Academy for a Q&A on translating complex policy issues into narratives that resonate with decisionmakers and the public:

PPF this week released Canada’s super sectors: A focused strategy for economic growth, by PPF Fellows Sean Speer and @trevortombe.bsky.social. The report offers a concrete, transparent and strategic guide for where governments should invest scarce resources to maximize returns.

We’re pleased to welcome Steve Verheul, former chief trade negotiator for Canada, as a panelist at the 2026 Canada Growth Summit! On May 7 in Toronto, hundreds of engaged Canadians will gather to explore today’s defining issues — including how Canada can navigate today’s geopolitical landscape.

Effective policy writing isn’t just about expertise or access. It’s about clarity, relevance and human connection. In an upcoming PPF Academy session, former @nytimes.com journalist Dan Bilefsky will delve into what makes complex public policy something people will actually want to read.

Joel Dickinson, Clerk of the Executive Council of New Brunswick, will be speaking at #GrowthSummit2026! A senior civil servant with deep experience in Atlantic Canada, Dickinson will join a panel of clerks to examine how governments can work together to advance economic growth across Canada.