Public_Policy_Forum

Public Policy Forum

Public Policy Forum

Canadian think tank

The Public Policy Forum (PPF) 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."[1]

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The Forum was founded in 1987 by Shelly (Sheldon) Ehrenworth, Geoff Poapst, Max B.E. Clarkson and a group of public and private sector leaders. The inaugural board meeting took place in Toronto, where members endorsed what became the Forum's credo: that the business of government is too important to leave in the hands of government alone.

In its early years, the Forum brought together leaders from business, the trade union movement, academe and the not-for-profit sector for meetings in cities across Canada. The idea was to share perspectives on public sector management questions and discuss ways to build a more collaborative approach to policy making.

The PPF has grown to more than 200 members from business, federal and provincial governments, academia, organized labour and the voluntary and not-for-profit sectors.[1][2]

Its current president and CEO is Edward Greenspon.[3]

Activities

The PPF functions primarily as an independent, non-partisan facilitator of multi-sector dialogue.

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.[4][5]

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, government leadership, and media.[6]

Annual Events & Awards

Throughout the year the PPF hosts gatherings of senior leadership from all sectors to celebrate excellence in public policy leadership. Four events run annually across Canada:

  • The Testimonial Dinner (Toronto, April)
  • The Gordon Osbaldeston Lecture (Ottawa, November)
  • The Western Dinner
  • Atlantic Dinner & Awards

Since 1988 the Testimonial Dinner Awards pay tribute to distinguished Canadians who have made an outstanding contribution to the quality of public policy and public management. As of 1992 the Hyman Solomon Award is giving to an outstanding journalist and in 2005 the Emerging Leaders Award was introduced.[7][8] These Testimonial Dinner Awards are adjudicated by the PPF, based upon submissions by member organizations.

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References

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    "About". Public Policy Forum.
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    "Membership Booklet (2016)" (PDF).
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    "Naylor report lays the groundwork to renew basic research in Canada | University Affairs". University Affairs. Retrieved 2017-04-15.
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    "What's the public interest in the future of Canadian media?: Public Editor | Toronto Star". thestar.com. 27 January 2017. Retrieved 2017-04-15.
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    "Annual Testimonial Dinner & Awards". Public Policy Forum.
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    "Past Award Recipients | Public Policy Forum". www.ppforum.ca. Retrieved 2017-04-14.
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    "Terence Corcoran: I (barely) survived a night inside the Liberal party's undrained Public Policy swamp". Financial Post. 2017-04-25. Retrieved 2017-07-30.
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    "Aislin, Chapleau win Hyman Soloman Journalism Award". Montreal Gazette. 2015-03-03. Retrieved 2017-04-15.
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    "Star journalist Susan Delacourt wins Hyman Solomon Award | Toronto Star". thestar.com. 29 January 2014. Retrieved 2017-04-15.
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    "Who Has Been Canada's Best Prime Minister?". The Huffington Post. 4 May 2012. Retrieved 2017-04-15.
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    "Brian Mulroney is back". Macleans.ca. 2013-01-21. Retrieved 2017-04-15.
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