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After decades of false starts, LNG projects in Canada are finally moving ahead with Indigenous communities as genuine economic partners.

Karen Ogen & @Jay_Khosla explain why equity and revenue-sharing are changing the risk profile for these projects.

https://t.co/ecO2WFM7SI

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The Public Policy Forum is delighted to welcome @ @michaelserapio as the new host of WONK, PPF's flagship public policy podcast.

An award-winning journalist, Michael brings decades of experience covering Canadian politics and public affairs. His collaboration with PPF reflects a shared commitment to advancing informed public dialogue and brings one of Canada's most respected journalists even closer to the ideas and issues shaping the country's future.

As we look ahead, we also want to thank Amanda Lang for her tremendous contribution to WONK over the past three seasons. Amanda helped establish the podcast as an important forum for conversations on Canada's economy and public affairs, and we are grateful for the strong foundation she leaves behind.

We're excited to launch the next chapter of WONK when it returns this September.

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Today at the Senate of Canada, PPF partnered with Senator Katherine Hay and Minister Evan Solomon for a discussion on the federal government’s #AIforAll strategy, alongside PPF Fellow Shingai Manjengwa.

The conversation focused on how Canada can turn the strategy’s objectives into tangible benefits for Canadians while addressing critical issues such as adoption, skills, trust and safety.

Read Manjengwa’s six key takeaways from the strategy, including a call for greater investment in AI safety: https://t.co/VnscnYTJ0t

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Congratulations to all of the winners (see 4th pic) at last night's @ppforumca Testimonial Dinner 🇨🇦.

What an honour to hear their speeches on the state of energy security, AI, business, and yes, hope.

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The one-and-only @arlenedickinson getting an award at tonight's Public Policy Forum event.

What a speech! I hope it's available for every Canadian to hear. We are so lucky to have Arlene as one of our champions. 🇨🇦

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@melaniejoly IEA head @fbirol accepts PPF’s first Global Laureate award.

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We’re moments away from our Testimonial Dinner Honour Roll!

Nearly 1,000 leaders and policy wonks are gathering to honour 8 exceptional leaders who have made outstanding contributions to public policy and good governance.

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Industry Minister @melaniejoly offers a few words to tonight’s honourees on their incredible contributions to public policy.

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When it comes to the adoption of AI, Puja Subrun, Vice-President Canada and LATAM, Intuit, says AI can help address the talent challenges such as using it for search and content summarization as well as drive innovation.
#GrowthSummit2026

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Now on the #GrowthSummit2026 stage is a our panel on cracking the talent code - unleashing the potential of Canada's SMEs.

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The panelists also talked about how small businesses don't have the same capabilities when it comes to talent.

Stephen Lucas, CEO of Mitacs, highlighted some of the talent challenges seen across the economy: The cost of acquiring talent and finding work-ready talent; the capacity of SMEs to absorb that talent and deploy it effectively; and retaining talent.

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“I wish there were a few more Canadas in the world. Canada offers trust to the world.” 🇨🇦 💪
@fbirol Executive Director @IEA
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@fbirol says energy policy shifts will change now. "In the next few years, the energy map will be redrawn."

He says Canada has huge energy potential though as global consumption is growing at twice the rate of supply. We need to meet the demand he says.

“The most important thing Canada can offer today is trust and reliability."

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The head of the International Energy Agency @fbirol has taken the stage at #GrowthSummit2026.

He opens by saying the current energy crisis is the largest in history.

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@fbirol says the in addition to oil and gas... petrochemicals, fertilizers, and sulfurs travel through the Strait of Hormuz. He says the fertilizer crisis will have implications for food prices later.

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When asked how Canada is playing a role in corridor of powers... the finance minister says Canada needs to brag more. Champagne says people want to invest more in Canada because we have the most educated workforce in the world and immigration is still seen in a positive light.

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When asked how is Canada playing a role in corridor of powers... the finance minister says Canada needs to brag more. @People want to invest more in Canada because we have the most educated workforce in the world. Immigration is still seen in a positive light.

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@FP_Champagne says in the spring economic update, the government is restoring fiscal discipline. "What we are seeing is that Canada and the economy is far more resilient that people expected, initially."