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National Student Paper Competition

The winners of the 10th National Student Paper Competition (NSPC 2022-2023) have been identified!

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Municipal Innovation Conference and Book

Call for Expressions of Interest

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What’s the secret to success in public sector transformation?

What’s the secret to success in public sector transformation?

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Research Project on Remote Work in the Public Sector

Paid Study Participants needed: Research Project on Remote Work in the Public Sector

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Why Canada needs Generative Leaders

A survey on the state of Leadership across Canada’s Public Service

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Launch of the Tenth Edition of the National Student Paper Competition

Launch of the Tenth Edition of the National Student Paper Competition (NSPC)

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New Mentorship Program 2022

Launch of the New IPAC Mentorship Program

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2022 Call for Applications for Positions on IPAC Toronto Region’s Board of Directors

We are pleased to invite applications for the Board of Directors of IPAC Toronto Region for 2023-24!

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Launch of the Seventh Annual National Student Paper Competition

The Seventh Annual National Student Paper Competition (NSPC) invites Masters and PhD students in any program in Canada to provide provide fresh ideas for improving the federal public service and service excellence for Canadians.

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Launch of the Eighth Annual National Student Paper Competition

The Seventh Annual National Student Paper Competition (NSPC) invites Masters and PhD students in any program in Canada to provide provide fresh ideas for improving the federal public service and service excellence for Canadians.

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Launch of the Ninth Edition of the National Student Paper Competition

The Ninth Annual National Student Paper Competition (NSPC) invites Masters and PhD students in any program in Canada to provide provide fresh ideas for improving the federal public service and service excellence for Canadians.

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Call for Nominations for the 2022 Emerging New Professional Award

Want to recognize an emerging leader? IPAC’s Toronto Region group (TRG) is proud to launch the 2022 edition of the Emerging New Professional Award. The Award recognizes a new professional who represents the ideals of a public servant and is an em

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IPAC Public Sector Excellence Awards

The IPAC Public Sector Excellence Awards program recognizes organizations that have demonstrated outstanding leadership by taking bold steps to improve public services, support government priorities or have had a significant impact on public policy a

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#IPAC2020IAPC Attendees, Looking for your Scavenger Hunt Code?

Dear attendees, Thank you for participating to the Scavenger Hunt for a chance to win an iPhone 12 Pro courtesy of Cocoflo Inc.

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IPAC Award for Innovative Management Award

Every year, the Institute of Public Administration of Canada (IPAC) recognizes world-class innovators who are changing the face of public service in Canada. The IPAC Award for Innovative Management, launched in 1990, distinguishes government organiza

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Call to IPAC Toronto Members for Experiential Education Project Proposals

Do you have some research or benchmarking you have been looking to start but haven’t found the time? Need some policy analysis completed or a program evaluated? Want to get a jump ahead at some PEST factors affecting your business line? IPAC Toron

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A book that could be of interest

A free virtual series which will answer some of our biggest questions and concern we have about democracy during COVID-19.

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Democracy Dialogues | Virtual Series

A free virtual series which will answer some of our biggest questions and concern we have about democracy during COVID-19.

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20 % Discount on Crossover of Audit and Evaluation Practices

Crossover of Audit and Evaluation Practices brings together academic analysis with insights from practitioners to discuss the potential for collaboration in audit and evaluation practices between three professional disciplines. Clearly written and th

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A small town solution to digitisation

This article is written by Zachary Spicer, the Director of Research and Outreach at the Institute of Public Administration of Canada and Joseph Lyons, Assistant Professor and Director of the Local Government Program at Western University in London, O

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COVID-19 Updates

Recognizing the ongoing and increased uncertainty that COVID-19 is causing, IPAC’s highest priority is the health and well being of its members. As the pandemic continues to evolve, IPAC is taking action to respond and support its members during thes

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New blog entry! Cheers to the Accidental Public Servants

The vast majority of us are doing our parts in the fight against COVID-19 by following the orders of public health officials: remaining at home, socially distancing from others and trying to remain calm. We owe a lot to our public servants who cannot

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Everyone loves digital government, but what is it

This article is written by Jonathan Craft, associate professor at the University of Toronto and founding director of Policy Ready, and Zachary Spicer, the Director of Research and Outreach for the Institute of Public Administration of Canada.

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Winners of the Sixth Annual National Student Paper Competition

The winners of the Grand Prize for the Sixth Annual National Student Paper Competition were Aleisha White and Jules Bagshaw for their paper “Nation-to-Nation in the Information Age: In Data we Trust”.

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On-line mentoring programs

IPAC and IPSL are excited to announce a new partnership to provide IPAC member’s with access and special savings for on-line mentoring programs designed to help Public Sector Leaders develop and improve their political acumen and better understand ho

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FNPSS & IPAC Joint Plan

The First Nations Public Service Secretariat (FNPSS) and the Institute of Public Administration Canada (IPAC) are pleased to share their joint workplan. The two organizations are working together to develop joint programming, resources and encourage

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4th Annual Intelligent Cities Summit

The Intelligent Cities Summit brings together leading global municipal professionals and tech experts to discuss how new technology can enhance our cities and municipalities, as well as challenges related to this important and very timely topic. And

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Code for Canada’s 2019 Showcase

Have you heard about the 2019 Code for Canada Showcase? It’s an exciting event that demonstrates how entrepreneurs, public servants and everyday residents are embracing new technology to deliver better services and experiences to Canadians.

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Inaugural Global Followership Conference

Held at Conrad School of Entrepreneurship & Business, University of Waterloo, Ontario from July 26-28, 2019, it is the first global conference on followership in the world, shifting thinking from leader-centric to partner-centric.

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Expression of Interest in Board Position

IPAC SK is inviting expressions of interest to serve on IPAC SK’s Board for 2019 – 2020. The new Board will be elected at the upcoming AGM on June 20, 2019. Expressions of Interest must be received by May 31, 2019 to be considered.