The Public Policy Forum is pleased to announce that the 22nd Annual Testimonial Dinner and Awards will be co-chaired by:

The Hon. Brad Wall
Premier
Government of Saskatchewan

- AND - 

Mr. Alex Baumann
Executive Director, Road to Excellence
& two-time Olympic Gold Medallist

Thursday, April 2nd, 2009 (Toronto)

If you wish to reserve a table(s) or ticket(s) or for further information, please e-mail Kelly Cyr or call (613) 238-7858 x 248.

Contact us on how to become a Gold or Silver sponsor.

You may also register online at: http://www.ppforum.ca/en/testimonialdinner/


PPF Writes to Prime Minister Stephen Harper, Urges Engagement on Public Service Issues
In a letter to Prime Minister Stephen Harper, PPF President, Jodi White, offers recommendations to the new government that encourage the creation of a more modern, outward-looking and accountable public service, with the intention of contributing to improved public confidence in our democratic institutions.
The Public Policy Forum is pleased to inform you that the

To read the letter, click here.


PPF President Talks Politics on Globe and Mail Roundtable
Listen to PPF President Jodi White, John Manley and Doug McArthur every Wednesday as they talk politics and public policy as part of the Globe and Mail’s Roundtable podcast series, hosted by Globe editor-in-chief Edward Greenspon.

To listen to the latest podcast, during which the group discusses Canada's role in Afghanistan, click here.

To hear last week's podcast, when the topic of discussion was the U.S. election and what President Obama means for Canada, click here.

Additionally, to listen to the podcast discussing the Cabinet selection process, click here; or, the for the podcast discussion the Liberal Leadership race, click here.

For more information about the Roundtable, visit the Globe and Mail's Politics site.

Other Recent PPF News

PPF Hosts Post-Election Event
On October 16, the PPF invited David Emerson, Peter Donolo, Joël-Denis Bellavance and Michel Dorais to offer their opinions on the results of the 40th Canadian General Election. In front of a full audience, the group debated what these results mean for Canadians and what we can expect from a Conservative government.

Pollster Peter Donolo, Partner at the Strategic Counsel, delivered a PowerPoint presentation tracking the polling numbers throughout the campaign. He also offered some interesting insights into why people voted the way they did. To view his presentation, click here.

Party Platforms at a Glance
PPF’s snapshot of the federal party platforms, draws on information released by the parties as well as their official platforms. To view this document, click here.

2008 APEX Awards of Excellence
PPF President Jodi White is the 2008 recipient of the Public Service Citation awarded by the Association of Professional Executives of the Public Service of Canada in recognition of her outstanding contributions to a better public service. To view the previous winners, click here.