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"Don't drive with the brakes on!" Martha Piper delivers Osbaldeston Lecture
 "Frequently, we underestimate the potential of our institutions and underutilize their strengths and capabilities. The federal government is a powerful institution with a lot of gears and levers. So my simple message to you is use all of the power and energy of your departments and ministries to do the right thing, to send a message, to act responsibly and to set smart policy. Don't drive with the breaks on!" - Martha Piper, November 19th Read the full speech, and see photos from the event here. |
Social Innovation: Smart Ideas for Canada
 In early November a dynamic group of leaders got together in Toronto for a conversation about social innovation and how all sectors, especially the community sector, can work together to meet Canada's every changing social needs. Videos of keynote addresses by Janice Charette and Chad Gaffield, as well as videos of the panel discussions are available on-line.
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Anne-Marie Hubert joins PPF Board of Directors
We're pleased to announce that Anne-Marie Hubert has joined the Forum's Board of Directors. Based in Montreal, Ms. Hubert is Managing Partner at Ernst&Young LLP. She also serves on the advisory board for the Canadian Club of Montreal and is a past recipient of the Financial Women's Association of Quebec's Social Engagement Award.
We would also like to thank former board chair Gerry Protti and Jim Dinning whose terms on the board have come to an end. We appreciate their efforts on behalf of the Forum. A full list of board members can be found here. |
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From the archives...India Rising
 With both Prime Minister Harper and Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty having visited India in the last month, we thought readers might enjoy re-reading our report India Rising: Implications
for Canadian Business and Public Policy. In the report we recommended that Canadian political leaders engage with this important cultural and economic partner. |
