Public Policy Forum
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The Public Policy Forum is an independent, non-profit Canadian think-tank for public-private dialogue . The organization's stated aim is "to serve as a neutral, independent forum for open dialogue on public policy"
The Forum was founded in 1987 in Calgary, based upon the belief that good government cannot be left to government alone. The Forum was created to bring private sector business leaders together with senior public servants to discuss how they could work together more effectively. The PPF has now grown to more than 180 members from business, federal and provincial governments, academia, organized labour and the voluntary and not-for-profit sectors, each dedicated to building better government in Canada. In 2012 the Forum will mark its 25th anniversary.
David J. Mitchell
became its newest president and CEO, effective Jan. 1, 2009.
Convening
In conjunction with members and partners from all sectors, the PPF convenes dialogues aimed at producing actionable outcomes in key policy areas, such as: innovation, public engagement, public service and governance.
Research
The PPF regularly produces and publishes research and reports in areas related to its policy dialogues. The Forum also conducts original research in areas such as public service innovation and government leadership.
Signature Events
Throughout the year the PPF hosts gatherings of senior leadership from all sectors to celebrate excellence in public policy leadership. Three events run annually across Canada: The Testimonial Dinner (Toronto, April), The Western Dinner (Various western cities, September), and the Gordon Osbaldeston Lecture (Ottawa, November). Awards given at these events are adjudicated by PPF, based upon submissions by member organizations.
, Preston Manning
, William Davis
and Roy Romanow
. According to the PPF website, the award pays "tribute to distinguished Canadians who have made an outstanding contribution to the quality of public policy and public management in our country." The 2011 Testimonial Dinner was held on April 28th 2011.
Earlier award recipients
The Forum was founded in 1987 in Calgary, based upon the belief that good government cannot be left to government alone. The Forum was created to bring private sector business leaders together with senior public servants to discuss how they could work together more effectively. The PPF has now grown to more than 180 members from business, federal and provincial governments, academia, organized labour and the voluntary and not-for-profit sectors, each dedicated to building better government in Canada. In 2012 the Forum will mark its 25th anniversary.
David J. Mitchell
David J. Mitchell
David Joseph Mitchell is a Canadian writer, former politician, university administrator, businessman and political commentator. He is currently the President & CEO of the Public Policy Forum, an Ottawa-based NGO dedicated to improving the quality of government in Canada through enhanced dialogue...
became its newest president and CEO, effective Jan. 1, 2009.
Activities
The PPF functions primarily as an independent, non-partisan facilitator of multi-sector dialogue. The Forum has more than 180 member organizations drawn from business, labour, academia, government, the voluntary sector, and the media who help to shape the organization's objectives and policy priorities.Convening
In conjunction with members and partners from all sectors, the PPF convenes dialogues aimed at producing actionable outcomes in key policy areas, such as: innovation, public engagement, public service and governance.
Research
The PPF regularly produces and publishes research and reports in areas related to its policy dialogues. The Forum also conducts original research in areas such as public service innovation and government leadership.
Signature Events
Throughout the year the PPF hosts gatherings of senior leadership from all sectors to celebrate excellence in public policy leadership. Three events run annually across Canada: The Testimonial Dinner (Toronto, April), The Western Dinner (Various western cities, September), and the Gordon Osbaldeston Lecture (Ottawa, November). Awards given at these events are adjudicated by PPF, based upon submissions by member organizations.
Awards
Recipients of the Annual Testimonial Awards active in Canadian politics have included Bob RaeBob Rae
Robert Keith "Bob" Rae, PC, OC, OOnt, QC, MP is a Canadian politician. He is the Member of Parliament for Toronto Centre and interim leader of the Liberal Party of Canada....
, Preston Manning
Preston Manning
Ernest Preston Manning, CC is a Canadian politician. He was the only leader of the Reform Party of Canada, a Canadian federal political party that evolved into the Canadian Alliance...
, William Davis
William Davis
-Politicians:* Bill Davis, , Ontario politician* William Davis , Illinois State Representative for the 30th district* William C. Davis, , Canadian politician...
and Roy Romanow
Roy Romanow
Roy John Romanow, PC, OC, QC, SOM is a Canadian politician and the 12th Premier of Saskatchewan ....
. According to the PPF website, the award pays "tribute to distinguished Canadians who have made an outstanding contribution to the quality of public policy and public management in our country." The 2011 Testimonial Dinner was held on April 28th 2011.
List of Recent Award Recipients
| Year | Recipient Name |
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| 2011 | Hon. William G. Davis Bill Davis William Grenville "Bill" Davis, was the 18th Premier of Ontario, Canada, from 1971 to 1985. Davis was first elected as the MPP for Peel in the 1959 provincial election where he was a backbencher in Leslie Frost's government. Under John Robarts, he was a cabinet minister overseeing the education... |
| Gordon Nixon Gordon Nixon Gordon M. "Gord" Nixon, CM, O.Ont is a Canadian business executive and investment banker. He is the President, CEO and Director of Royal Bank of Canada.-Early life:... |
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| Monique F. Leroux | |
| Jim Stanford Jim Stanford Jim Stanford, a Canadian economist, is economist for the Canadian Auto Workers and founder of the Progressive Economics Forum. He holds a Master’s degree in Economics from Cambridge University, and a Ph.D. from the New School for Social Research... |
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| André Picard | |
| Victor T. Thomas Victor T. Thomas Victor Thundiath Thomas is an Indian politician and a leader of Kerala Congress , one of the factions of the Kerala Congress.... |
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| 2010 | Tony Dean Tony Dean Tony Dean was an American outdoors broadcaster, columnist and conservationist. Dean's real name was Anthony DeChandt.... |
| Phil Fontaine Phil Fontaine Larry Phillip Fontaine, OM is an Aboriginal Canadian leader. He completed his third and final term as National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations in 2009.... |
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| Preston Manning Preston Manning Ernest Preston Manning, CC is a Canadian politician. He was the only leader of the Reform Party of Canada, a Canadian federal political party that evolved into the Canadian Alliance... |
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| Carole Taylor Carole Taylor Carole Taylor, OC is a Canadian journalist and former politician.She is currently serving as the Chancellor of Simon Fraser University since June 17, 2011. She previously served as British Columbia's Minister of Finance from 2005 until 2008 in the government of Liberal premier Gordon... |
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| 2009 | Jim Balsillie Jim Balsillie James Laurence "Jim" Balsillie is a Canadian businessman and co-CEO of the Canadian company Research In Motion. He is a member of the Trilateral Commission, a private political organization... |
| Mike Lazaridis Mike Lazaridis Mihalis "Mike" Lazaridis , OC, O.Ont is a Greek Canadian businessman. He is the founder and co-CEO of Research In Motion , which created and manufactures the BlackBerry wireless handheld device. He is also a former chancellor of the University of Waterloo, and an Officer of the Order of Canada... |
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| Jacques Ménard | |
| Georgina Steinsky-Schwartz | |
| 2008 | David A. Dodge David A. Dodge David A. Dodge, OC, FRSC is a Canadian economist. He served a seven-year term as Governor of the Bank of Canada from February 1, 2001 to January 31, 2008. He was succeeded by Mark Carney. On September 12, 2008 he joined Bennett Jones LLP, a leading Canadian law firm, as a senior advisor in their... |
| Gerri Sinclair Gerri Sinclair Dr. Gerri Sinclair is a Canadian businesswoman and technologist and current Executive Director of the Masters of Digital Media Program at the Centre for Digital Media, Great Northern Way Campus, Vancouver, British Columbia.... |
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| Sheila Watt-Cloutier Sheila Watt-Cloutier Sheila Watt-Cloutier, OC is a Canadian Inuit activist. She has been a political representative for Inuit at the regional, national and international levels, most recently as International Chair for Inuit Circumpolar Council... |
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| 2007 | 20th Anniversary |
| 2006 | Georges Erasmus Georges Erasmus Georges Henry Erasmus, OC is a Canadian Aboriginal politician. He was the national chief of the Assembly of First Nations from 1985 to 1991.... |
| Louise Frechette Louise Fréchette Louise Fréchette, OC was United Nations Deputy Secretary-General for eight years, and a long-time Canadian diplomat and public servant... |
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| Hon. Bob Rae Bob Rae Robert Keith "Bob" Rae, PC, OC, OOnt, QC, MP is a Canadian politician. He is the Member of Parliament for Toronto Centre and interim leader of the Liberal Party of Canada.... |
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| 2005 | Monique Bégin Monique Bégin Monique Bégin, PC, OC, FRSC is an academic and former Canadian politician.Begin was born in Rome and raised in France and Portugal before immigrating to Canada at the end of World War II... |
| Bob White | |
| Michael Wilson Michael Wilson Michael Wilson may refer to:*Michael Wilson , member of the South Australian House of Assembly, 1977–1985*Michael Wilson , former player of the Harlem Globetrotters and the University of Memphis, also known as 'Wild Thing'*Michael Wilson , American theater director*Michael Wilson , former... |
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| 2004 | Rita Burak Rita Burak Rita Burak, O.Ont is the current Chair of the Board of Hydro One and a former Canadian public servant and independent consultant.-Public service:... |
| Denis Desautels | |
| Roy Romanow Roy Romanow Roy John Romanow, PC, OC, QC, SOM is a Canadian politician and the 12th Premier of Saskatchewan .... |
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| Allan Shaw | |
Earlier award recipients