IPAC National's New Professional Event

Join us for this free event for practical tools and candid advice on how to grow your career!

This will be a one-day virtual webinar for New Professionals across Canada. Our target audience is entry–level new public servants from across government, the broader public sector, the not-for-profit sector, and private organizations. We are connecting with tomorrow’s public service!

Developing Trustworthy AI

On November 22, join IPAC and IBM for a complimentary event for public sector leaders — a fascinating exploration of the advantages and challenges of the brave new world of AI.

Artificial intelligence (AI) has a profound impact on our daily lives. AI systems are already in place in a vast number of operations, enhancing human expertise, and optimizing workflows. But can we trust AI and the decisions it is making? What systems need to be in place to check the moral and ethical dilemmas created by AI? This talk will introduce listeners to tangible steps that organizations and practitioners across diverse roles can take to develop truly responsible AI.  

Registration is free!

Procuring for Value – What is New and What is Possible

IPAC is hosting an invitation-only free seminar to convene a dialogue with Canadian Public Sector leaders around the potential and challenges of procuring for value.

This virtual session is intended to engage public service professionals in a spirited conversation around opportunities for innovation in procuring for value. We will invite participants to discuss what is possible for the “next normal” within government procurement.

Introducing 2022-2023 IPAC National Board

As the 2022-23 President of IPAC, I am delighted to announce our incoming Board of Directors. You can find the photos and biographies of this year’s Board on IPAC’s website at Board of Directors. Please take a look. You will see that they bring extensive expertise and experience from the worlds of government and public administration. As well, Board members represent a diverse range of backgrounds and work environments from across Canada. It is an honour and pleasure for me to serve with them. Our mission over the next year in the challenging post-Pandemic era is to support the renewed growth and flourishing of IPAC as the professional association for public servants at all levels of government and not for profits coast to coast to coast. Growing membership, delivering impactful and compelling professional development programming, network-building conferences, seminars and webinars, and standing for excellence in public service is what we are all about.

Introducing the 2022-2023 IPAC Board of Directors

The eight newly appointed members for this year are highlighted in yellow.

Giles Gherson – President

Paul T. LaFleche – Past President

TBD – 1^st Vice President and President Elect

Robert McLeary – 2^nd Vice President and Chair of the Regional Group Council (Ontario region rep)

Darinka Pejic – National Secretary-Treasurer, Chair, Finance and Risk Assessment Committee and Audit Committee

Sam Andrey – Chair of Research and Professional Practices Committee

Jean-Stephane Bernard – Chair, Committee on Domestic and International Programs

Tanessa Boutin – Chair, New Professionals Committee

Brooke Jeffrey – CAPPA President

Shannon Dean – Member-at-Large

Susanne Thiessen – Member-at-Large

Mala Khanna – Member-at-Large

Emmet Collins – Member-at-Large, RGC Central region rep

Lisa Nye – Member-at-Large, RGC Western region rep

Mouhamadou Sanni Yaya – Member-at-Large, RGC Quebec region rep

Sean Elliott – Member-at-Large, RGC Atlantic region rep

Special Advisors 

Dr. Mkabi Walcott – Diversity and Inclusion Advisor to the National Board of Directors

Josh Hjartarson – Public Sector Partnership Advisor to the National Board of Directors

Matthew Cutler – Western Canada Advisor to the National Board of Directors

Maria Mavroyannis – Federal Government Advisor to the National Board of Directors

IPAC Launches New Mentorship Program

IPAC is launching a unique mentorship program not to be found anywhere else.

IPAC mentorships connect managers and new directors with senior government and public administration leaders from across Canada. Managers and directors will learn how to make their career narrative a compelling showcase for their skills. They will learn about effective communication skills, how to brief leaders, and how to avoid common management mistakes.

The Mental Health Index

The pandemic has significantly impacted the mental health of Canadians, regardless of social class, occupation, ethnicity, and age. People across Canada are struggling to maintain happy and healthy lives. Individuals of all ages find it challenging to keep a positive outlook. This presentation on the Mental Health Index, created by Lifeworks, compares the levels of stress, anxiety, and isolation among employees in public administration to those of the average working Canadian. The index highlights the relative improvement or decline in overall mental health. Consequently, it can be used effectively to improve public service work environments and culture.

2022 Annual General Meeting & Keynote Address by Marian Jacko 

IPAC Toronto Region invites you to attend our annual general meeting being held on November 28, 2022 at 12pm. The AGM will feature a keynote address delivered by Marian Jacko following the adjournment of the AGM.

Marian Jacko is the Acting Assistant Deputy Attorney General of the Indigenous Justice Division of the Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General. She previously served as Acting Assistant Deputy Attorney General of the Victims and Vulnerable Persons Division in the Ministry of the Attorney General, as well as the Children’s Lawyer for Ontario, becoming the first Indigenous person appointed to that role. To learn more about Marian Jacko & her achievements, see the announcement of the 2021 recipient of the Lieutenant Governor's Medal. 

Demystifying Federal Central Agencies

The National Capital Region (NCR) group of the Institute of the Public Administration of Canada (IPAC) is once again proud to host the learning event entitled Demystifying Federal Central Agencies. IPAC-NCR first held this event in 2009 and then again in 2015 to sold out audiences of passionate and curious learners. Demystifying Federal Central Agencies again aims to provide a behind the scenes examination of the operations of the three central agencies – Privy Council Office, Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat, and Finance Canada – to advance learning in public administration. The business of central agencies largely remains the same. However, this year’s edition takes place amidst a global pandemic, regional conflicts, economic challenges, climate change, and social conscious currents (e.g., uprising against systemic racism). How are central agencies working in this time of complexity and disruption?

IPAC NCR's Holiday Celebration

The Institute of Public Administration of Canada (IPAC), National Capital Region, cordially invites you to join us for an in-person gathering to mark the holiday season and meet fellow colleagues interested in public administration. This will be an opportunity to socialize, network, and have a chance to win door prizes. Either come dressed in your holiday best or to increase your chances of winning a door prize, come with your ugliest and tackiest holiday sweater.

5:30 p.m. registration

6:15 p.m. welcome remarks

8:00 p.m. close

Regional Group Excellence Award Given to Saskatchewan Regional Group

At the IPAC Annual Meeting in September, IPAC chose the Saskatchewan Regional Group as the distinguished winner of the 2022 Regional Group Excellence Award.

Highlights of this achievement

• Saskatchewan’s Regional Group hosted nine events, featuring over 25 Saskatchewan-based senior public servant speakers, with over 230 attendees.
• On social media each event reached over 2,000 views, totaling an extension of interest to 18,000 people.
• Saskatchewan Regional board members sought out and built sponsorships for both the 2021 New Professionals Summit and the 2022 Leadership Conference.
• Saskatchewan Regional Group increased membership from 23 members to 66 this year, a membership increase of 66%.

Previous Winners of the Regional Group Excellence Award

• 2019—Fredericton
• 2020—Manitoba
• 2021—Nova Scotia

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