Public Policy Forum
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| Abbreviation | PPF |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1987 |
| Type | Public policy think tank |
| Headquarters | Ottawa, Ontario |
Key people |
Edward Greenspon President & CEO |
| Website |
ppforum |
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]
The Forum was founded in 1987 in Calgary,[1] 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 marked its 25th anniversary.[1]
Its President and CEO is Edward Greenspon.
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.[1]
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.
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)
- The Gordon Osbaldeston Lecture (Ottawa, November)
Awards given at these events are adjudicated by the PPF, based upon submissions by member organizations.
Awards
The PPF Testimonial award pays "tribute to distinguished Canadians who have made an outstanding contribution to the quality of public policy and public management in our country."[2]
| Year | Recipients |
|---|---|
| 2011 | William G. Davis, Gordon Nixon, Monique F. Leroux, Jim Stanford, André Picard, Victor T. Thomas |
| 2010 | Tony Dean, Phil Fontaine, Preston Manning, Carole Taylor |
| 2009 | Jim Balsillie, Mike Lazaridis, Jacques Ménard, Georgina Steinsky-Schwartz |
| 2008 | David A. Dodge, Gerri Sinclair, Sheila Watt-Cloutier |
| 2007 | 20th Anniversary |
| 2006 | Georges Erasmus, Louise Frechette, Bob Rae |
| 2005 | Monique Bégin, Bob White, Michael Wilson |
| 2004 | Rita Burak, Denis Desautels, Roy Romanow, Allan Shaw |