The Public Policy Forum welcomes the government’s pledge to spend $10 million a year for five years to fund “one or more independent non-governmental organizations that will support local journalism in underserved communities” as an important step in addressing a growing democratic deficit. “For news consumers and people who care that our democratic institutions are being … Read more
The Public Policy Forum released a new report, Time for a Reboot: Nine Ways to Restore Trust in Canada’s Public Institutions, addressing a defining characteristic of modern federal and provincial governments in Canada: an extraordinary centralization of authority. “We’re asking critically-important questions, like, how do we: Restore the role of parliament and parliamentary committees? Enable ministers to … Read more
Canada’s Public Policy Forum will recognize the contributions of Canada’s Clerks of the Privy Council at its 26th Annual Testimonial Dinner and Awards in Toronto, Ont., on April 11, 2013. President and CEO of the forum David Mitchell said this year the forum is honouring the very important but less public role of Canada’s top … Read more
David Mitchell, President and CEO of Canada’s Public Policy Forum, today announced the Forum’s picks for the Top 10 Canadian policy stories of 2012. “This year vividly demonstrated the complexity and interconnectedness of public policy in [Canada],” said Mr. Mitchell. Here, in countdown order, is the Public Policy Forum’s Top 10 list: Public finance envy; … Read more
The Public Policy Forum announced the release of a report summarizing main themes that were discussed at the Government Formation Roundtable on March 21, 2011. The report captures advice and recommendations that were discussed during the meeting. The full report is available online. Call 613-238-7160.
