Past Events

January 12 2012 A New Synthesis of Public Administration: Serving in the 21st Century with the Honourable Jocelyne Bourgon, P.C., O.C. The Honourable Jocelyne Bourgon is the author of A New Synthesis of Public Administration. It builds upon the findings of an international research network involving over 200 senior officials from government, business and academia in six partner countries: Australia, Brazil, Canada, the Netherlands, Singapore, and the United Kingdom. A New Synthesis is dedicated to helping prepare governments to face the challenges of serving in the 21st century. Join us as Mme. Bourgon provides her insights on this very topical subject. When: Thursday, January 12, 2012 Time: 7:45 – 8:00 a.m.: Registration / light breakfast 8:00 – 9:30 a.m.: Presentation and Q&A Where:       Lord Elgin Hotel, MacDonald Room, 100 Elgin Street, Ottawa Cost:       $25 for IPAC members, $20 for new professional IPAC members $15 for students/retired IPAC members $35 for non-members RSVP:     Online registration only. Registration open until Monday, January 9th c.o.b. Questions can be directed to Nancy Faraday Smith at nancy.faraday-smith@fin.gc.ca For more information on the New Synthesis Project, please visit www.nsworld.org Mme. Bourgon’s book will be available for purchase at the event and is also available at Collected Works, 1242 Wellington Street, Ottawa. Madame Bourgon joined the Public Service of Canada in 1973. Since 1989, she served as Deputy Minister in a number of departments. From 1994 to 1999, she served as Clerk of the Privy Council and Secretary to the Cabinet. Subsequently, Madame Bourgon served as President of the Canadian Centre for Management Development from 1999 to 2003, where her role in creating a learning culture throughout the Public Service of Canada culminated in the creation of The Canada School of Public Service. Madame Bourgon is currently President of PGI (Public Governance International), President Emeritus of the Canada School of Public Service, and Leader of the New Synthesis Project.	Registration Closed
December 08 2011 Celebrate the Holiday Season with Us The National Capital Region's Chapter of the Institute of Public Administration of Canada (IPAC) is pleased to invite you to celebrate the holiday season with us. In appreciation to our IPAC members and friends, please join us to mark the holiday season while enjoying the company of fellow public administration colleagues. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres / Cash bar. Cost: FREE for IPAC members $10 for non-member students and new professionals $20 for all other non-members Please RSVP to nancy.faraday-smith@fin.gc.ca by December 6th, c.o.b.	Registration Closed
November 16 2011 Inspiring Australia: Science as a Means to Power Innovation Professor Ian Chubb, Chief Scientist for Australia IPAC-NCR in collaboration with the Canada Science and Technology Museums Corporation present this breakfast event featuring Professor Ian Chubb, Chief Scientist for Australia. Sharing knowledge powers innovation. To fully realise the social, economic and environmental benefits of our significant investment in science and research, we must communicate and engage the wider community in science. Australia aspires to an innovative society with a technologically skilled workforce, a scientifically literate community and well informed decision makers. The ‘Inspiring Australia’ strategy aims to build a strong, open relationship between science and society, underpinned by effective communication of science and its uses. Professor Chubb will discuss the ‘Inspiring Australia’ strategy, aimed at helping build a society that actively engages with and supports science and scientists as a means to power innovation. His brief presentation will be followed by a discussion with breakfast participants. WHEN:       Wednesday, November 16, 2011 7:45 a.m. – Registration and light breakfast 8:00-9:30 a.m. – Presentation and Q&A       WHERE: Sheraton Hotel - Rideau Room (150 Queen Street, Ottawa) COST:      Members - $25 prepaid on-line; $30 at the door Non-members - $35 prepaid on-line; $40 at the door New professional Members - $20 pre-paid online; $25 at the door Student/Retiree Members: $15 prepaid on-line; $20 at the door REGISTRATION: Registration for this event closes on Monday, November 14th at 5pm. If you have any questions about the event, please e-mail nancy.faraday-smith@fin.gc.ca For questions about registration or payment, please e-mail kendra.maclean@hc-sc.gc.ca	Registration Closed
October 19 2011 Leading in a New Era of Performance (for Senior Executives and IPAC Institutional Partners) The Institute of Public Administration of Canada (IPAC) and its National Capital Regional Group invite you to be our guest at an interactive breakfast forum Leading in a New Era of Performance, being held for senior government executives and IPAC’s Institutional Partners: Registration / breakfast starts at 7:30 am and program starts at 8am Please note that the Rideau Club requires jackets for men at all times Tough economic times impacted the world. They engulfed entire industries without warning and with little time for evasive action. Government was called upon to lead the charge and stabilize the crisis. A tremendous amount of time, money and energy was dedicated to seeing Canada through these tough economic times, and government executives were at the forefront of ensuring citizen expectations were met. As Canada and other nations emerge from recession and start to refocus on fiscal restraint, senior leaders are grappling with how to adapt to a new era of performance both economically and socially. At times like these, 'more of the same' is no longer good enough. People and organizations are looking for direction and craving leadership. Leadership fundamentals are critical. Please join us and your peers for this interactive discussion with Bill Eggers, global director for Deloitte Research and executive director of Deloitte’s Public Leadership Institute. Bill has advised cities, provincial/state, and national governments on effective program implementation, government restructuring and cost reduction. With 25 years of experience working with governments around the world, Bill will bring insights on how governments can perform in this age of austerity that you can take back to your organization immediately. This event is being offered in partnership with Deloitte Canada and is part of IPAC’s efforts to facilitate dialogue and share knowledge about directions being undertaken by other government leaders. To confirm your attendance, please RSVP to Kate Layton at 613-751-6662 or klayton@deloitte.ca.	Registration Closed
October 05 2011 Europe at a Fork in the Road Jacob Funk Kirkegaard, Peterson Institute for International Economics The Eurozone is currently experiencing a severe debt crisis, caused primarily by the insolvency of the Greek government. The EU (mainly its euro area member states) and the IMF have, so far, come to the rescue of Greece, Ireland and Portugal with bail-out packages in exchange for adjustment programs. For its part, the European Central Bank has kept the Eurozone financial system afloat with liquidity by buying eurozone sovereign bonds directly in the markets as well as accepting such bonds, regardless of their quality, as collateral for its lending facilities. There are great fears that the current situation is untenable. Either Greece, with other Euro-Med countries possibly, will be forced to abandon the euro or the euro area will have to move to commonly-issued and guaranteed sovereign bonds with a centralized supranational fiscal policy. Which way will the Eurozone will go? And what does it mean for the world economy in general and Canada’s economy in particular? These are the questions that we will address with our guest speaker. ABOUT THE SPEAKER Jacob Funk Kirkegaard has been a research fellow at the Institute since 2002. Before joining the Institute, he worked with the Danish Ministry of Defense, the United Nations in Iraq, and in the private financial sector. He is a graduate of the Danish Army's Special School of Intelligence and Linguistics with the rank of first lieutenant; the University of Aarhus in Aarhus, Denmark; and Columbia University in New York. He is author of The Accelerating Decline in America's High-Skilled Workforce: Implications for Immigration Policy (2007) and coauthor of US Pension Reform: Lessons from Other Countries (2009) and Transforming the European Economy (2004) and assisted with Accelerating the Globalization of America: The Role for Information Technology (2006). His current research focuses on European economies and reform, pension systems and accounting rules, demographics, offshoring, high-skilled immigration, and the impact of information technology. Jacob has been a keen follower of and insightful commentator on the financial crisis in Europe, with regular contributions on the Peterson Institute’s “Real Time Economic Issues Watch” blog: http://www.iie.com/realtime/. WHEN:       Wednesday, October 5, 2011 7:30 a.m. – Registration and breakfast buffet 8:00-9:00a.m. – Presentation and Q&A       COST:      Members - $20 prepaid on-line; $30 at the door Non-members - $30 prepaid on-line; $40 at the door Student members: $15 prepaid on-line; $30 at the door REGISTRATION: Registration for this event closed on Friday, September 30th. If you have any questions, please e-mail nancy.faraday-smith@fin.gc.ca	Registration Closed
December 16 2010 Celebrate the Holiday Season with Us The National Capital Region's Chapter of the Institute of Public Administration of Canada (IPAC) is pleased to invite you to: Celebrate the Holiday Season with Us In appreciation to our IPAC members and friends, please join us to mark the holiday season while enjoying the company of fellow public administration colleagues. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres / Cash bar When: Thursday, December 16th Time: 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Where: Tosca Ristorante, 144 O’Connor Street (L’Esplanade Laurier East) Cost: FREE for IPAC members $10 for non-member students and new professionals $20 for all other non-members RSVP: nancy.faraday-smith@fin.gc.ca by December 14th, c.o.b.	Registration Closed
November 10 2010 Social Media and Public Sector Policy Dilemmas Toby Fyfe, Editor-in-Chief, Canadian Government Executive Magazine Social media is forcing governments to critically examine a range of issues, from organizational culture to technology challenges to policy, legislative and governance implications. Earlier this year, on behalf of IPAC, Toby and a colleague, Paul Crookall, undertook a series of consultations on the implications of social media in the public sector. They met with Canadian public servants from three levels of government, as well as with academics, consultants, experts and think tanks. They also drew on contacts/research from the USA, UK and Australia. This session will address key insights, challenges and lessons from their research. Group discussion to follow. Members ($20.00)/ Non-Members: $30.00 New Professionals/Students: $15.00	Registration Closed
November 03 2010 The National Capital Region’s Link & Drink Event Join us at the Clock Tower Brew Pub in the Byward Market for a beer tasting and networking event. Rub shoulders with other new professionals while enjoying a sampling of specialty brews! When: Wednesday, November 3rd, 5:30pm to 7:30pm Where: Clock Tower Brew Pub - 89 Clarence Street Cost: $20 by cash or cheque at the door, includes a sampling of 5 beers RSVP: Email keys.alexandra@gmail.com by close of business on Monday, November 1st.	Registration Closed
June 23 2010 Government and Business Post-Recession: Is it really Business as Usual? Guest Speaker: The Honourable Perrin Beatty, President and CEO, Canadian Chamber of Commerce	Registration Closed
April 27 2010 Link & Drink Event Institute of Public Administration of Canada	Registration Closed
March 22 2010 The Paris Declaration on Aid Effectiveness: Evaluation and Implementation of Public Policy Dorte Kabell and Bernard Wood Cooperation in international development is a field of public policy where important political decisions are often been based on anecdotal or media-driven cases, or on political or ideological agendas with little systematic use of facts and informed analysis. However, there is now at least one major international initiative that tries to do just that. The Paris Declaration on Aid Effectiveness, signed in 2005, contains both an obligation and a framework for tracking the implementation and for evaluating progress over a decade to learn continuously what works and why. The Declaration is now the basis for core policy in most major development agencies, bilateral and multilateral, and a significant influence in most developing countries.	Registration Closed
March 03 2010 From the Fiscal Squeeze to Climate Change: Canada's Coming Economic Challenges (Ottawa) Dr. Christopher Ragan, Clifford Clark Visiting Economist, Department of Finance Canada faces many future economic challenges, beyond coping with the current recession. Don’t miss this event as McGill University economist Christopher Ragan, currently the Clifford Clark Visiting Economist at the federal Department of Finance, discusses four major challenges: debt and demographics, climate change, productivity, and trade and globalization. Each challenge is complex in its own right, but Ragan also identifies several linkages between them that add to the overall policy complexity. He argues that now is the time to begin serious debate about how these challenges should be addressed.	Registration Closed
February 16 2010 An IPAC New Professionals' Learning Event: The Machinery of Government Mr. Joe Wild, the Assistant Secretary to Cabinet, Machinery of Government, Privy Council Office Who determines the organizational structure and legal status of federal organizations? Who advises the government on important constitutional conventions?	Registration Closed
February 04 2010 Government Performance Forum: Getting things done in government Bill Eggers, Kevin Page, David Zussman, Gerald Cossette, and Allison Brooks The current budget crises faced by all levels of government today are as urgent and provocative a call to action as any for government to examine how they get things done. Governments have had to quickly develop immediate fixes, but over the medium and long term, what will be required for more sustainable solutions? A case for innovation With most governments expecting large budget shortfalls in 2010, they will need to find new and more efficient ways to deliver better value for taxpayers’ money. Government regulators will need to be much more cognizant of what is going on in the marketplace so they can react to trends, and find ways to share information to minimize reaction times. When change happens, it tends to be either in response to a crisis or because an individual champions a specific cause. Deloitte, in association with the Institute of Public Administration of Canada (IPAC), invites you to join your peers at the 4th Annual Government Performance Forum. Designed to bring senior government executives together to learn, discuss and gain insights into how some leaders from across Canada and around the world are addressing the challenges of budget shortfalls and getting things done. This morning and noon-hour event promises an engaging, insightful - even humorous--discussion on how to increase the odds of translating policy ideas into successful initiatives. - William (Bill) Eggers, Deloitte's Global Director of Public Sector Research and author of If We Can Put a Man on the Moon… Getting Big Things Done in Government, Harvard Business Review - Kevin Page, Canada’s Parliamentary Budget Officer - Dr. David Zussman, Stephen Jarislowsky Chair for Public Sector Management, University of Ottawa - Gerard Cossette, Associate Deputy Minister, DFAIT (Passport Canada story of innovation - Dr. Alison Brooks, Research Director Public Sector, IDC	Registration Closed
January 20 2010 News 2.0 - the Future of Media in a Digital World Kady O'Malley, Andrew Potter, Dr. Christopher Waddell "… In a world where billions of people now have the ability to distribute pictures, videos and stories instantaneously, questions about what is journalism and who is a journalist have never been more relevant and the answers never more elusive..." Ira Basen, Journalist, The Future of News, CBC Radio Series As citizens increasingly become their own media outlets, the "democratization" of the news raises some interesting questions: What is the value of traditional news channels (newspapers, broadcasters) in this new media context? Can digital and traditional media models co-exist? Who do we now trust when making informed choices as citizens and consumers: governments? professional news sources? social media networks/blogs? What does this evolution mean for governments and government communications? For society in general? Panelists: Kady O’Malley, Political Blogger, CBCNews.ca Andrew Potter, Online Politics Editor, Ottawa Citizen/Public Affairs columnist, Maclean's Christopher Waddell, Director, School of Journalism and Communications, Carleton University	Registration Closed
December 10 2009 Celebrate the Holiday Season with Us National Capital Region's Chapter of the Institute of Public Administration of Canada In appreciation to our IPAC members and friends, please join us to mark the holiday season while enjoying the company of fellow public administration colleagues.	Registration Closed
November 18 2009 Beer Tasting Event National Capital Region New Professionals	Registration Closed
October 28 2009 The Arctic: Challenges and Opportunities in Canada's Backyard Dr. Peter Harrison Interest in the Arctic is heating up - because the Arctic is heating up! This presentation will outline some of the issues and opportunities facing Canada - and recent actions taken - especially within the international/geo-political context. There will be some "myth busting" too, particularly given the emerging role of the Arctic Council, and the dynamics within the European Union and its member states. These will create technological and public policy opportunities and challenges for this generation of engineers and public servants. Join the dialogue, look into our past (Arctic artifacts will be on display) and have a peek into our future. Following his highly successful presentation on Canada's Arctic at IPAC's annual general meeting, Dr. Peter Harrison has graciously agreed to reprise his presentation at this event. Sponsored by the Ontario Centre for Engineering and Public Policy, Professional Engineers Ontario (Ottawa Chapter), the Institute of Public Administration of Canada (National Capital Region) and the Canada Science and Technology Museum Corporation.	Registration Closed
October 06 2009 The Future of Canada's Strategic Relationship with NATO Hugh Segal Senator Hugh Segal on the Future of Canada’s Strategic Relationship with NATO. Hear the Senator Hugh Segal share his insights on Canada-NATO relations, as NATO continues its mission in Afghanistan and celebrates its 60th anniversary.	Registration Closed
July 11 2009 2009 HOPE Volleyball SummerFest HOPE is a volunteer-driven, not-for-profit organization that raises funds for community-based charities. The HOPE Volleyball SummerFest event combines recreational volleyball with live rock entertainment. Each year, more than 10,000 players and spectators flock to Mooney's Bay Beach in Ottawa for the greatest summer party in the region. Since HOPE’s founding, participants have helped HOPE donate over $3.5 million in support of more than 110 local charities.	Registration Closed
June 23 2009 Link and Drink Institute of Public Administration of Canada National Capital Region, New Professionals Group Share an evening with other New Professionals and Students over a few pints to expand your professional network.	Registration Closed
June 11 2009 The Arctic: Policy Issues in Canada's Back Yard Dr. Peter Harrison The 2009 Annual General Meeting of the National Capital Regional Group of the Institute of Public Administration of Canada (IPAC-NCR), with the support of KPMG, is pleased to feature this event. Interest in the Arctic is heating up - because the Arctic is heating up! This dinner presentation will outline some of the issues and opportunities facing Canada - and recent actions taken - especially within the international/geopolitical context. And there will be some "myth busting" too, particularly given the emerging role of the Arctic Council, and the dynamics within the EU and its member states.	Registration Closed
May 26 2009 Looking Towards Copenhagen: A Discussion Panel on Climate Change with the British High Commissioner to Canada and the Danish Ambassador to Canada Anthony Cary, British High Commissioner to Canada Poul Kristensen, Danish Ambassador to Canada The National Capital Regional Group of IPAC and the Young Environmental Professionals, as well as the Canadian International Council, Danish Embassy and UK High Commission are pleased to present this event.	Registration Closed

November 12 2008 Unravelling Risk Harvard Professor Malcolm Sparrow Management "guru" at Harvard University and best-selling author of The Character of Harms, Dr. Sparrow will be speaking to 200 senior public servants on "Risk Management in the Public Service". Dr. Sparrow has promised a thought provoking three hours of lecture and discussion . Tony Dean, former head of the Ontario Public Service, who plans to join us for this event, describes Sparrow’s new book, The Character of Harms: “Sparrow uses his skill in blending the academic and practical to help us decode the complexity and multi-dimensional character of risk and harm reduction. This inquiry is both broad and deep, and yet meticulous, full of great advice and replete with relevant examples. The analysis of organizational culture, structure, functions and processes hits the reader between the eyes. An indispensable read for practitioners, public administrators, CEOs, political advisors, and anyone else with a serious interest in the art and science of harm reduction.” Additional Speakers: Dr. Jennifer Keelan Professor at the University of Toronto’s Department of Public Health Science. Dr. Fergal I. Nolan President and CEO of the Radiation Safety Institute of Canada The all-day seminar will be full of interaction and opportunities to share and network www.networkedgovernment.ca/sparrownov12	Registration Closed
October 02 2008 The Role of the Parliamentary Budget Officer Kevin Page, the Parliamentary Budget Officer Join us at this breakfast event to hear Kevin Page, the Parliamentary Budget Officer, speak about his mandate When:      Thursday, October 2nd Time:      7:30 – 7:45 a.m.: Registration / Breakfast 7:45 – 9:00 a.m.: Presentation and Q&A Where:      Lord Elgin Hotel, MacDonald Room, 100 Elgin Street Cost:      $15.00 for IPAC members and students, $20.00 for non-members RSVP:     hoyeung@deloitte.ca or 613-786-8613 by September 30th	Registration Closed
October 01 2008 The Quest for Excellence in the Public Service: Where to Begin Cheryl Baird, Dr. Paul Crookall and Vic Pakalnis If the Public Service is to advise Ministers and deliver programs and services to the highest standards of excellence, it must be creative in its thinking, efficient in its work processes, effective in risk management, and fully accountable for its performance. These are the characteristics of a “high performance” Public Service. One of the most important elements of any successful organization is the development of a culture of teamwork among all of the key players. Amidst all of the competing demands for space at the Government's table, we must never lose sight of the fact that we are all on the same team. Beyond a culture of teamwork is how well we do our work, and what benchmarks we set for ourselves. Here attitudes matter. The basic questions are simply: are we aiming daily for excellence in public policy and public service? And, are today as excellent as we can be? Kevin Lynch, Clerk of the Privy Council believes we should make excellence our quest. The CPSQA wants to help deepen and entrench excellence in the culture of the public service and the everyday work of public servants. Together, we can make excellence the benchmark by which we judge ourselves and the work we do. By setting a standard of excellence, by managing to this standard, by recognizing employees who do exceptional work, we will not only improve the pride of our employees in what they do, but also improve public esteem for public service and public servants. Our panel is going to share their experience to help us as we begin or continue our quest.	Registration Closed
June 18 2008 Link and Drink (Ottawa) FREE ADMISSION Share an evening with other New Professionals and Students over a few pints to expand your professional network. RSVP:      howard_yeung@hotmail.com	Registration Closed
June 10 2008 2008 Annual General Meeting Annual General Meeting Institute of Public Administration of Canada (IPAC) National Capital Group 2008 AGM Agenda Proposed slate of Officers and Directors-at-Large to be considered for 2008-09	Registration Closed
April 17 2008 The Relationship Between Canada and France His Excellency, Mr. Daniel Jouanneau	Registration Closed
March 13 2008 National Capital Region - New Professionals - Wine Tasting Event (Ottawa)	Registration Closed
February 06 2008 2008 Ottawa Public Sector Quality Fair & Professional Learning Day (Ottawa)	Registration Closed
January 11 2008 The Politics of Public Money: Spenders, Guardians, Priority Setters and Financial Watchdogs (Ottawa)	Registration Closed
November 27 2007 Networking Event for New Professionals (Ottawa)	Registration Closed
November 27 2007 Un 5 à 7 pour les nouveaux professionnels (Ottawa)	Registration Closed
November 20 2007 New Zealand and Australian Foreign Policy Priorities (Ottawa)	Registration Closed
November 02 2007 Digital State at the Leading Edge: How is IT transforming government? (Ottawa)	Registration Closed
February 15 2007 Public Service Excellence and Renewal with Nicole Jauvin (Ottawa)	Registration Closed
February 15 2007 Looking Prospectively and Reflectively with Carol Layton (Ottawa)	Registration Closed
January 25 2007 Networking for Success: Demystifying Networking (Ottawa)	Registration Closed
November 15 2006 A Panel on the Finnish Presidency of the European Union (EU) and the state of Canada’s relationship with Europe (Ottawa)	Registration Closed
November 07 2006 A discussion Panel on the State of the Federal Government' s "Five Priorities" (Ottawa)	Registration Closed
May 16 2006 Annual General Meeting (Ottawa)	Registration Closed

Central Agencies Event

Wikis, Blogs, Twitter and Facebook: Fad or Future in the Government of Canada?

Over 50 individuals attended this event on November 26 about the future of Web 2.0 in the federal government. Download the presentations given by the panelists: