Public Policy Forum

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The Public Policy Forum (PPF), founded in 1987^[1] is an independent, non-profit Canadian think-tank for public-private dialogue ^[2]. The organization's stated aim is "to serve as a neutral, independent forum for open dialogue on public policy"^[3]

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

1 Function
2 Awards
- 2.1 List of Recent Award Recipients
3 References
4 External References

[edit] 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.^[4]

[edit] Awards

In addition, the PPF arbitrates a series of Annual Testimonial Awards^[5] 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."^[6]

[edit] List of Recent Award Recipients

Year	Recipient Name
2008	David A. Dodge
	Gerri Sinclair
	Sheila Watt-Cloutier
2007	20th Anniversary
2006	Georges Erasmus
	Louise Frechette
	Hon. Bob Rae
2005	Monique Bégin
	Bob White
	Michael Wilson
2004	Rita Burak
	Denis Desautels
	Roy Romanow
	Allan Shaw