Public Policy Forum

The Public Policy Forum (PPF), founded in 1987 [ [http://www.ppforum.ca/en/aboutus/ About Us - Public Policy Forum ] ] is an independent, non-profit Canadian think-tank for public-private dialogue [ [http://www.policyjobs.net/Canadian_Think_Tanks/ Policy Jobs - Canadian Think Tanks ] ] . The organization's stated aim is "to serve as a neutral, independent forum for open dialogue on public policy" [ [http://www.ppforum.ca/en/aboutus/ About Us - Public Policy Forum ] ]

The PPF has sponsorship from businesses, federal and provincial governments, the voluntary sector and the labour movement.

Function

The PPF functions primarily as an independent facilitator of dialogue. The Forum has more than 150 participating organizations from business, labour, academia, government, the voluntary sector, and the media. [ [http://www.ppforum.ca/en/aboutus/ About Us - Public Policy Forum ] ]

Awards

In addition, the PPF arbitrates a series of Annual Testimonial Awards [ [http://www.ppforum.ca/en/testimonialdinner/index.asp Annual Testimonial Dinner & Awards - Public Policy Forum ] ] and other awards, which are recognized in the Canadian press. Recipients of the Annual Testimonial Awards active in Canadian politics have included Bob Rae and Roy Romanow. According to the PPF website, the award pays "tribute to distinguished Canadians who have made an outstanding contribution to the quality of public policy and public management in our country." [ [http://www.ppforum.ca/en/testimonialdinner/ Annual Testimonial Dinner & Awards - Public Policy Forum ] ]

List of Recent Award Recipients

[http://www.ppforum.ca/en/testimonialdinner/pasttestimonialawardwinners.asp Earlier award recipients]

References

External References

* [http://www.ppforum.ca The Public Policy Forum]