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How to make AI work for Canada
New technologies are being developed here in Canada, but AI adoption and regulation need an urgent upgrade
Steve Paikin — 2025 Hyman Solomon Award for Excellence in Public Policy Journalism
Steve Paikin, veteran journalist and author has had a front row seat observing and analyzing political, social and economic issues facing Canadians for over 30 years.
The U.S. trade war and what happens next
Donald Trump's tariff declaration marks an unprecedented turn in Canada-U.S. relations. Here's how it could affect Canada, the oil industry and what America hopes to gain
Chief Crystal Smith — 2025 Testimonial Dinner Award Honouree
Chief Crystal Smith is the guiding force behind Cedar LNG, the world’s first Indigenous majority-owned LNG project, and a model of economic reconciliation.
Trump all over the map: tariffs, Colombia lessons and Ontario’s new plan
In PPF's weekly newsletter on Canada-U.S. relations, writer Andrew Phillips covers the latest on America's evolving tariff plans, Doug Ford's 'Fortress Am-Can' and much more
What does Donald Trump really want from Canada?
In this week's Canada-U.S. newsletter we look at the cracks forming in Team Canada, the role of oil in trade talks and calls for Canadians to buy local
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What it will take to make Canada an AI powerhouse
An expert panel convened by PPF looked at some key barriers, including energy systems and copyright law, that could hold Canada back
Elizabeth Dowdeswell — 2025 Testimonial Dinner Award Honouree
After a storied career that spanned all levels of government and culminated as the longest-serving lieutenant-governor of Ontario, Elizabeth Dowdeswell says she has much more she wants to do in the “unfinished business” of democracy
How Canada should react to Trump’s threats
Talk less. Don't give in. PPF friends and Fellows offer their insights and analysis on what Canada should be doing to negotiate with the U.S.
Anil Arora — 2025 Testimonial Dinner Award Honouree
Canada’s chief statistician from 2016 to 2024, Anil Arora modernized Statistics Canada, and found innovative ways to explain data — what he calls ‘the GPS of your day’
What we heard so far on WONK: Season 2
Check out our catalogue of smart conversations on PPF's policy podcast, hosted by Amanda Lang
What the wonks are saying: Iran’s nuclear plans and a call for more robots
Notable stories, papers and observations from think tanks around the world
What to do about Trump’s big new tariff threat
While Canadian leaders are scrambling to address Trump's latest bargaining ploy, expect pushback to the threat from within the U.S. too.
Introducing PPF’s new CEO, Inez Jabalpurwala
'One of Canada’s sharpest policy minds and most creative, inspiring leaders'
What the wonks are saying: Digital woes and Trump policy 2.0
The top stories, papers and observations from think tanks around the world