While Canada has made important strides towards nation-building projects, the real challenge is in the follow through, argue PPF’s Jay Khosla, Yiota Kokkinos and Arash Golshan in the @thestar.com. Read the full op-ed: ⬇️

We are delighted to welcome Dayna Tong to the PPF team. As Program Coordinator, Dayna will support the development and delivery of events and learning programs across PPF Academy and the @actioncanada.bsky.social Fellowship. Welcome, Dayna!

Want to gain strategies to better advance Canadian interests in turbulent times? Join us for the second edition of Managing Canada’s Interests Under Trump 2.0 — a one-day course for policy and program professionals. 📅 November 13, 2025 | 📍 Downtown Ottawa

Today on WONK, host Amanda Lang sits down with Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Tim Hodgson to talk about Canada’s new energy ambitions — and why he believes there are both challenges and opportunities ahead. ⬇️ Watch the full conversation on YouTube:

As part of our work on local news & democracy, we're proud to sponsor the Future of Independent Media Summit, Oct. 3-4 at @carleton.ca, Ottawa. This @pressforwardcanada.bsky.social event brings together publishers, policy experts, philanthropists & more to discuss the future of independent media.

PPF is proud to partner with Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival’s #CitizenMinutes for this sold-out screening and panel this Saturday in Ottawa. We look forward to joining you in spotlighting these powerful stories of everyday leadership. 👏

AI governance isn’t just theory — it’s real-world challenges that need real-world solutions. AI Policy Compass (with @mila-quebec.bsky.social) equips policy pros with the tools they need to navigate AI policy challenges. 📍 Ottawa, Oct 23–24 🔗 Register: ppforum.ca/academy/navi...

In an exclusive interview, Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem joined WONK host Amanda Lang to talk about the bank’s rate cut, affordability challenges and the ongoing impact of #tariffs on our economy. Tune in to the full conversation on YouTube (or wherever you get your podcasts). ⬇️

Join our team! PPF Academy is hiring a Program Lead to help design and deliver high-quality, practical learning programs that strengthen Canada’s policy ecosystem.

On the podcast WONK, host Amanda Lang sits down with RBC’s Chief Economist Frances Donald to unpack the “fragmentation” of the economy and why she believes Canada is at a turning point. Listen to the full conversation now on YouTube. ⬇️

We’re pleased to partner with the SMR Forum as this transformative, two-day event returns to Edmonton on September 25-26 for the second edition of Pioneering SMRs in Western Canada.

Good policy starts with exceptional leaders — and that means investing in the next generation. 🌱 @actioncanada.bsky.social’s Policy 101 series helps Canadians from all walks of life deepen their understanding of public policy. ⬇️ Share the latest module with the emerging leaders in your network.

What could a U.S. Supreme Court case on #tariffs mean for Canada? The U.S. administration has already lost twice in court defending tariffs imposed under federal emergency law. Now, with a Supreme Court appeal ahead, the outcome could have major consequences for Canada’s economy.

🎙️ Season 3 of WONK is here! 🎉 We’re kicking things off with a big one: legendary investor Howard Marks, co-founder of Oaktree Capital Management, joins host Amanda Lang to talk optimism, fear and why America still draws the world’s investment. Watch the full episode:

Do public servants need to be afraid of AI? Not if they’re prepared for the transformation. With Canada’s first federal AI strategy in place — and billions committed in AI investment — artificial intelligence is poised to reshape how government serves Canadians.

Canadians’ trust in public institutions is eroding — but there is a way forward. The 2025 Edelman Trust Barometer shows a 21 percent increase since 2021 in the number of Canadians who worry government leaders are misleading citizens.

Today, the Public Policy Forum is proud to launch Build Big Talent, a new initiative to strengthen Canada’s world-class university and college ecosystems. 🔗 Get involved or learn more:

We are pleased to have Martine Deschamps joining the Public Policy Forum as Executive Assistant & Corporate Secretary to our President & CEO. Welcome, Martine!

On a recent episode of WONK, renowned journalist and author Sally Armstrong joined host Amanda Lang for a powerful conversation about reporting from war zones and the ongoing fight for human rights. Listen to the full episode on YouTube — new episodes coming soon. ⬇️

How do you communicate policy to over 500 million citizens, across 27 countries and in 24 languages? Just ask Laure Van Hauwaert, co-facilitator of our upcoming learning program. At WPP, she’s helped shape policy communications that cut through complexity to reach citizens wherever they are.

In a recent episode of WONK, economist and PPF Fellow @trevortombe.bsky.social spoke with host Amanda Lang about what it will take to build ‘one Canadian economy’ — and who will win big. ⬇️

Building #energy corridors and ‘one Canadian economy’ won’t be easy given Canada’s deep north-south ties, top U.S. political scientist and @eurasiagroup.net head @ianbremmer.com told us. Read the full Q&A: ⬇️

How can government communications strategies effectively harness #AI, foster trust and shape audience behaviour in an era of fiscal constraint? In an interview with PPF, WPP’s Mark Pender shared insights into how governments can effectively deliver policy priorities in belt-tightening times:

Last chance to register! Through presentations, hands-on activities and personalized feedback, participants will learn to map their workflows to generative #AI capabilities and to elevate their #productivity. 📌 Spots are limited — register today for AI Advantage, offered August 26 and 28:

ICYMI 🎙️ Ahead of the launch of the federal government’s major projects office, Jay Khosla and Yiota Kokkinos, authors of the Build Big Things report, appeared on a recent episode of our podcast WONK. Listen to the full conversation on YouTube:

Is your policy messaging not resonating? PPF Academy’s upcoming executive learning program is designed for leaders who want their communications strategies to shape public behaviour, build trust and help them achieve policy outcomes.

ICYMI 🎙️ This week on WONK, @theglobeandmail.com columnist and author @acoyne.bsky.social joined host Amanda Lang to answer the question: Is Canada’s democracy falling apart? Listen to the full episode wherever you get your podcasts or watch the full conversation on YouTube:

🐦 Secure your early bird tickets for the biggest events on Canada’s policy calendar! On May 7, the nation’s most compelling thought leaders, innovators and changemakers will convene in Toronto for the 2026 Growth Summit, followed by the Testimonial Dinner.

Canada is well-positioned to lead the critical minerals era with its abundant reserves and mining experience. But success won’t come overnight. Experts weigh in on how we can rapidly grow this vital sector and manage the risks. Read more:

🎙️ This week on WONK: @theglobeandmail.com columnist @acoyne.bsky.social joins host Amanda Lang to discuss the besieged state of Canada’s democracy — and what it will take to fix it. Listen to the full episode wherever you get your podcasts or on YouTube:

ICYMI 🎙️ WONK host Amanda Lang recently sat down with Peter Gilgan, founder of the largest private home builder in North America, to talk about the forces driving #housing unaffordability in Canada. Listen to the full episode:

🎙️ New on WONK, PPF’s #podcast about big ideas in unprecedented times: Peter Gilgan, founder of North America’s largest private home builder, on what’s really driving up the cost of #housing — and why he thinks modular homes could be part of the solution. Watch the full episode on YouTube:

📘 A new report from PPF, in partnership with @rhf-frh-canada.bsky.social and the Michener Awards Foundation, examines what happens when an important national election unfolds against the backdrop of a collapse in local news. Read the full report:

Early bird tickets are now available for #GrowthSummit2026 and #TestimonialDinner2026 — a day of bold ideas and an evening celebrating excellence in public policy. 🗓️ Date: May 7, 2026 📍 Location: Fairmont Royal York Hotel, 100 Front Street West, Toronto

How is behavioural science transforming public policy communications? Communicating policy isn’t just about what you say — it’s how people receive, interpret and act on it.

🎧 Catch up on the latest episode of WONK, the Public Policy Forum’s podcast about big ideas in unprecedented times!

🎙️ New on WONK, PPF’s podcast about big ideas in unprecedented times: Top political scientist and @eurasiagroup.net founder @ianbremmer.com talks America’s ‘dysfunctional democracy’ and how Canada lacks the #infrastructure of a sovereign nation. Watch the full episode on YouTube. ⬇️

With AI Advantage, Senior Director of Education & Development at @mila-quebec.bsky.social and program director Shingai Manjengwa brings her deep technical expertise and her passion for accessible, responsible #AI.

🎧 ICYMI: WONK host Amanda Lang sat down with Sean Boyd, Chair of Agnico Eagle Mines, to talk about what it really takes to get nation-building projects done and build trust with Indigenous partners. Listen to the full episode wherever you get your podcasts or on YouTube:

This week on WONK: Host Amanda Lang sits down with Sean Boyd, Chair of Canada’s largest mining company and a key player in #Arctic development, to talk building Arctic sovereignty and Canada’s #economy. Watch the full episode on YouTube. ⬇️

#ThrowbackThursday: A look back at the past editions of the AI Policy Compass — PPF Academy’s learning program for policy professionals, offered in partnership with @mila-quebec.bsky.social:

What’s it like to take part in AI Advantage, PPF Academy’s virtual workshop designed specifically for leaders in the public service? Here’s a sneak peek. ⬇️

This week on WONK: President of Global Affairs at #Google Kent Walker talks with host Amanda Lang about fending off anti-trust allegations and why the #tech giant faces the “most fundamental transformation” in its history. ⬇️

Pleased to welcome Matthew Anzarouth as a Policy Intern at PPF this summer! A recent @harvard.edu graduate, Matthew will continue his studies at the University of Oxford (@ox.ac.uk) as a Rhodes Scholar in the fall.

This August, join our AI Advantage virtual workshop, offered in partnership with @mila-quebec.bsky.social. You’ll discover how to boost your productivity, streamline workflows and tackle real-world challenges using cutting-edge AI tools — all within the federal public service guidelines.

Want your policy to drive real change? Start with how you communicate it. Leveraging Communications for Public Policy Delivery launches on October 27-30 in Ottawa. Registration closes on September 29 — secure your spot today:

Provincial agreements to reduce internal #trade barriers are gaining momentum — but the real challenge lies ahead. Here’s how policymakers can turn MOUs into concrete action:

This week on WONK, Valérie Pisano, president and CEO of @mila-quebec.bsky.social, speaks with Amanda Lang about why she says the latest AI technology is being dramatically underestimated — and what governments should do about it. ⬇️

🚀 Curious how #AI can make your workday smoother and more impactful? AI Advantage is a practical, hands-on virtual workshop designed specifically for public servants who want to boost productivity and streamline workflows using generative AI.