We’re excited to welcome Gitane De Silva, former CEO of the Canada Energy Regulator, to the #GrowthSummit2026 stage for a fireside conversation with newly announced speaker Fatih Birol, Executive Director of @iea.org.

🌟 Speaker spotlight 🌟 Meet Brian Kingston, guest speaker for our upcoming program, Managing Canada’s Interests under Trump 2.0. As President & CEO of the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association, Brian represents a sector deeply affected by ongoing economic uncertainty.

This week on WONK 🎧 Tom Chi, former head of product experience at Google X, sits down with host Amanda Lang to explore what it will take to design systems that actually match the scale of the challenge. Watch the full episode on YouTube — or wherever you get your podcasts:

A Problem-Solver’s Guide to Economic Growth: Interview with Tom Chi | WONK

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PPF is pleased to announce that Fatih Birol, Executive Director of @iea.org, will join us for a fireside interview at #GrowthSummit2026 on May 7 in Toronto.

Meet our Program Director for PPF Academy’s Change Leadership in the Public Sector, Neil Bouwer. Neil has held senior leadership roles across multiple departments, guiding teams through policy change and organizational transformation.

That’s a wrap! Practitioners gathered in Ottawa for The Art of Writing About Policy, a PPF Academy masterclass designed to help ideas cut through and land with impact.

Last chance to register! AI Advantage is a virtual workshop designed for public servants and developed in partnership with @mila-quebec.bsky.social. 📌 Spots are limited — register today to join us February 24 and 26.

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PPF Academy’s AI Advantage workshop is built for public servants who want to thrive in a rapidly changing work environment. Participants of AI Advantage walk away not only with a smarter approach to work, but also personalized feedback from AI experts with @mila-quebec.bsky.social.

This week on WONK, host Amanda Lang talks with Zita Cobb — co-founder and CEO of Shorefast and Fogo Island Inn — about the power of place-based economies and how community-driven entrepreneurship can help build Canada’s economy, one community at a time:

Zita Cobb on Economic Growth, One Community at a Time | WONK with Amanda Lang

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At #GrowthSummit2026, expect a lineup of extraordinary speakers — including the Hon. Mélanie Joly, the Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions.

PPF Academy’s AI Advantage workshop is built for public servants who want to thrive in a rapidly changing work environment. Participants of AI Advantage walk away not only with a smarter approach to work, but also personalized feedback from AI experts with @mila-quebec.bsky.social.

We’re hiring! The Public Policy Forum (PPF) is seeking a senior communications and marketing leader to join our executive team and help shape how policy ideas land in Canada’s public conversation. See the full job description and find out how to apply here: ppforum.ca/careers/vice...

In a Q&A with PPF, Martin Loken — former Deputy Head of Mission at Canada’s Embassy in D.C.— reflected on what has changed one year into Trump’s second term and what Canadian practitioners should keep in mind in an increasingly volatile environment. 🔗 Read the full Q&A:

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At #GrowthSummit2026, participants will hear from dozens of leading thinkers and practitioners exploring how Canada can chart a path toward sustainable economic growth. Parmi eux figure Robert Greenhill, président exécutif de Global Canada.

Last chance to register for PPF Academy’s The Art of Writing About Policy, co-led by former senior public servant Neil Bouwer and former @nytimes.com correspondent Dan Bilefsky! ICYMI: Hear from one of our program directors on what participants will get from the course. ⬇️

We’re thrilled to have Anderson Chuck, President and CEO of @cihica.bsky.social, joining us at the 2026 Canada Growth Summit! #GrowthSummit2026

Join us for a conversation with emerging public policy leaders on extreme weather and climate resilience. The 2025-26 @actioncanada.bsky.social Fellows will present policy findings and recommendations developed through 10 months of interviews, consultations and research across the country.

On WONK, journalist and @washingtonpost.com contributor @dannyfunt.bsky.social joined host Amanda Lang to discuss the dark side of sports betting, why leagues and athletes have embraced it, and why the public appetite keeps growing:

Inside the Dangerous Rise of Sports Betting | WONK with Amanda Lang

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Meet Shingai Manjengwa, program director for PPF Academy’s AI Advantage workshop! In addition to her role as Senior Director of Education & Development at @mila-quebec.bsky.social, Shingai is an award-winning educator and a trailblazer in digital transformation across sectors.

The list of extraordinary speakers at our upcoming #GrowthSummit2026 keeps growing. We’re pleased to welcome Ehren Cory, CEO of the @cib-bic.bsky.social.

We’re looking forward to having @brettehouse.bsky.social, economics professor at @columbiauniversity.bsky.social, back as a panel moderator at #GrowthSummit2026 in Toronto!

How can you turn dense policy communications into stories people actually want to read? Dan Bilefsky, former correspondent for @nytimes.com, recently joined PPF Academy for a Q&A on translating complex policy issues into narratives that resonate with decisionmakers and the public:

PPF Academy: Q&A with former New York Times correspondent Dan Bilefsky - Public Policy Forum

Dan Bilefsky has over three decades of experience reporting for The New York Times, The Financial Times and The Wall Street Journal, covering wars, political upheaval, corruption and human rights cris...

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PPF this week released Canada’s super sectors: A focused strategy for economic growth, by PPF Fellows Sean Speer and @trevortombe.bsky.social. The report offers a concrete, transparent and strategic guide for where governments should invest scarce resources to maximize returns.

This week on WONK, B.C. Premier David Eby joins WONK host Amanda Lang to discuss building a new economy, #LNG and expanding global and interprovincial #trade. 🎧 Watch the full episode — now streaming on YouTube and podcast platforms:

B.C. Premier David Eby on Building a New Economy: Full Interview | WONK with Amanda Lang

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Are you an Ottawa-based policy or program professional working on Canada-U.S. files? Join PPF Academy on March 24 for a one-day course exploring the strategies, tools and insights needed to navigate this increasingly complex relationship. 🔗 Learn more or register:

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A Workshop to Enhance Public Service Workflows with AI

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We’re pleased to welcome Steve Verheul, former chief trade negotiator for Canada, as a panelist at the 2026 Canada Growth Summit! On May 7 in Toronto, hundreds of engaged Canadians will gather to explore today’s defining issues — including how Canada can navigate today’s geopolitical landscape.

Effective policy writing isn’t just about expertise or access. It’s about clarity, relevance and human connection. In an upcoming PPF Academy session, former @nytimes.com journalist Dan Bilefsky will delve into what makes complex public policy something people will actually want to read.

Joel Dickinson, Clerk of the Executive Council of New Brunswick, will be speaking at #GrowthSummit2026! A senior civil servant with deep experience in Atlantic Canada, Dickinson will join a panel of clerks to examine how governments can work together to advance economic growth across Canada.

Retired Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield joined host Amanda Lang on the Public Policy Forum’s podcast WONK this week to unpack why 2026 will be a pivotal year for space exploration. 🚀 Watch the full conversation on YouTube below or tune in on your favourite podcast platform.

Chris Hadfield on Canada’s New Space Race | WONK with Amanda Lang

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We’re pleased to welcome Michelle DiEmanuele, Secretary of the Cabinet of Ontario, as a speaker at #GrowthSummit2026! Secretary DiEmanuele will join a panel on driving forward economic growth across Canada, bringing insights from the heart of public service leadership.

We’re looking forward to welcoming Dale McFee, Deputy Minister of the Executive Council of Alberta, as a speaker at PPF’s #GrowthSummit2026. McFee will join a panel of clerks to explore how provincial governments can work together to drive economic growth across the federation.