Our Members

Influence change. Take a seat at our table.

The Public Policy Forum was created in 1987 by a group of Canadians who believed that open, ongoing dialogue among leaders from business and government is essential to develop the quality of public policies and the calibre of public servants that our country needs to succeed.

The Public Policy Forum provides a neutral venue where leaders from all sectors can discuss current issues and learn from one another.

This is done through:

• Roundtable discussions
• Conferences and seminars
• Research and analysis of public policy
• Publications on current policy
• Management issues

To join the PPF, please submit the application form.

Make a difference. Here's how some of the Public Policy Forum's recent activities are bringing about change:

Securing the Future of Canada's Health System
In December 2002, the Public Policy Forum worked with 18 sponsor organizations to convene a national conference where a range of health system stakeholders found common ground on the renewal of Canada's health system.

North American Integration
The PPF's major initiatives have included conferences on border security and on attitudes toward North American integration, study tours to the United States, Mexico and the European Union, and research into impediments to trade and investment in Canada.

Understanding Government
The PPF offers annual seminars on the agendas of the federal government and some provincial governments, where ministers, deputy ministers and other insiders provide insights into policies and priorities.

Skills and Lifelong Learning
The PPF has examined the role of education and lifelong learning as key components of an innovative society, as well as ways to promote innovation in specific industry sectors.

Better Public Administration
The PPF is active on a number of projects to strengthen government management practices in areas such as human resource management, implementing government-on-line, and developing policy capacity. These projects provide leaders from the private and public sectors with an opportunity to share experiences and best management practices.

Environmental Issues
Projects have included a leaders' roundtable on the Kyoto Accord, as well as engaging citizens in dialogue on how to balance the social and economic implications of sustainable development.