New on WONK 🎙️ Alberta Premier Danielle Smith sits down with host Amanda Lang to talk about her hopes for a pipeline deal with Ottawa, dealing with separatist sentiment and working with B.C. Watch the full episode on YouTube:

Are you an executive in the public service seeking to improve your leadership skills? The Policy Leadership Program, offered in Ottawa in partnership with @uottawa.ca’s Telfer Executive Programs, is back in January and February 2026 for its 10th edition.

🏆 We are thrilled to announce that @arlenedickinson.bsky.social will be an honouree at PPF’s #TestimonialDinner2026. “We need to unleash the power of the entrepreneurial spirit, the entrepreneurial innovation and the entrepreneurial courage,” Dickinson told PPF in an interview. Read more:

When it comes to building a healthy economy, the rules of the game matter — and few are more important than our competition laws. This week on WONK is Canada’s Commissioner of Competition Matthew Boswell, who joins us to talk about ongoing efforts to improve competition and the challenges ahead:

Strategic outcomes must guide the federal government’s next tranche of major nation-building projects, writes PPF’s Senior Executive Advisor, Energy, Yiota Kokkinos. Read the full op-ed:

We’re pleased to welcome Lili Johanis to the Public Policy Forum as Program Lead, PPF Academy. Welcome to PPF, Lili! -- Nous sommes heureux d'accueillir Lili Johanis au Forum des politiques publiques en tant que chargée de programmes, École du FPP. Bienvenue chez le FPP, Lili !

On PPF’s podcast WONK, senior research scholar at @princeton.edu Fara Dabhoiwala talks to host Amanda Lang about his book “What is Free Speech? The History of a Dangerous Idea.” Listen wherever you get your podcasts or on YouTube now. ⬇️

In case you missed it ⬇️ “In our drive to build big things, we’re going to have to build big talent, too,” write Zabeen Hirji, PPF’s President & CEO Inez Jabalpurwala and @collegecan.bsky.social President & CEO @parijohnston.bsky.social in @theglobeandmail.com.

Thank you to our engaged participants — spanning government, private and non-profit sectors — for making the 𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 of PPF & @mila-quebec.bsky.social’s AI Policy Compass our most action-oriented yet.

This week on WONK, host Amanda Lang talks to economist @armineyalnizyan.bsky.social and Conservative thinker Sean Speer about huge budget pressures, tariff fallout and how to fortify the economy. ⬇️ Watch the full episode on YouTube — or listen wherever you get your podcasts.

Meet two of the expert voices joining us for Managing Canada’s Interests Under Trump 2.0 — a one-day intensive learning program designed to help policy and program professionals navigate the turbulent Canada-U.S. relationship. 🗓️ November 13 | Ottawa

This week on WONK, National Bank’s Chief Economist Stéfane Marion joins Amanda Lang to talk about the fall of Canadian manufacturing and how to fix it. ⬇️ Listen to WONK wherever you get your podcasts, or watch the full episode on YouTube now:

New on WONK 🎙️ Host Amanda Lang talks to The Atlantic’s @davidfrum.bsky.social about America’s looming economic problem, why the current U.S. administration needs #tariffs and how Canada should respond to the threat.

From agentic #AI to global governance, four incredible speakers bring diverse expertise and real-world experience to the AI Policy Compass, our flagship learning program for policy professionals. 📍 Ottawa | October 23-24 @mila-quebec.bsky.social

Become a leader in AI governance: Register today for PPF Academy’s upcoming edition of the AI Policy Compass! This hands-on learning program offers participants a deep dive into the risks, opportunities and applications of #AI in public policy settings.

Whether it’s on #trade negotiations or other forms of collaboration with the U.S., policy and program leaders across sectors have had to rethink their approaches. Join us on November 13 in Ottawa for the next edition of our one-day bootcamp, Managing Canada’s Interests Under Trump 2.0:

In case you missed the latest episode of WONK: Host Amanda Lang talks to Ava Smithing, advocacy director of the Young People's Alliance, about social media algorithms, advice for parents and taking on #tech platforms. Watch the full episode on YouTube:

AI is reshaping public policy. How can leaders use it responsibly? Participants of the AI Policy Compass — offered jointly with @mila-quebec.bsky.social — leave with clear, actionable next steps to bring back to their organizations.

Congratulations to our partners at @hotdocs.bsky.social on the successful Ottawa premiere of #CitizenMinutes last week! 🎬 We’re proud to have supported showcase of everyday Canadians driving change from the ground up, reminding us of the power of individual action in shaping our democracy.

⏳ Early bird ends tomorrow! Don’t miss your chance to secure discounted tickets for the biggest events on Canada’s policy calendar. On May 7, leaders, innovators and changemakers will gather in Toronto for the 2026 Growth Summit, followed by the Testimonial Dinner.

This week on WONK 🎙️ Host Amanda Lang talks to Ava Smithing of the Young People’s Alliance about the addictiveness of social media, holding #tech firms accountable and her advice for parents struggling to keep up. Watch the full episode, now available on YouTube. ⬇️

Today, the Public Policy Forum launched a new report, Mining Canada’s health data: A road map to the ultimate nation-building project, outlining how policymakers can unlock the full economic potential of Canadian health data. Read the report: ⬇️

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.