Detailed Agenda

8:30

Registration 

A light breakfast will be served.

8:55

Introduction

Chris Ragan, Director, Max Bell School of Public Policy, will provide opening remarks and an overview of the day ahead. 

9:00

Panel #1: Why Good Ideas Aren't Enough

This panel will explore the many aspects that make public policy difficult in the real-world. It features experts on communications, stakeholder management, civil-society, and philanthropy. 

Panelists:

• Bruce Lourie, President, Ivey Foundation
• Dan Tisch, CEO, Argyle Public Relationships
• Velma McColl, Principal, Earnscliffe Strategy Group
• Ken Boessenkool, Partner, KTG Public Affairs

Moderator:

• Paul Boothe, Faculty Director, Ivey's Senior Public Leaders Program

10:15

Networking break

Coffee will be served with refreshments.

10:30

Panel #2: Many Good Ideas: The Role of Think Tanks and Policy Schools

Panelists:

• Martha Hall Findlay, President and CEO, Canada West Foundation
• Mel Cappe, Professor, Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy
• Jack Mintz, President’s Fellow, School of Public Policy, University of Calgary
• Nancy Olewiler, Director & Professor, School of Public Policy, Simon Fraser University

Moderator:

• Daniel Béland, Director, McGill Institute for the Study of Canada, McGill University

11:45

Lunch break

A lunch buffet will be provided.

13:15

Panel #3: One Good Idea: The Case of Canada’s Ecofiscal Commission

Panelists:

• Andrew Leach, Associate Professor, Alberta School of Business, University of Alberta

• Bill Watson, Research fellow, Institute for Research on Public Policy

• David McLaughlin, climate and sustainability public policy expert

Moderator:

• Andrea Moffat, Vice President of the Ivey Foundation

14:30

Networking break

Coffee will be served.

14:45

Panel #4: Leading Through the Policy Minefields

A panel of senior political decision-makers.

Panelists

• Rachel Notley, Former Premier of Alberta
• Paul Martin, Former Prime Minister of Canada

Moderator:

• Chris Ragan, Director, Max Bell School of Public Policy

16:15

Wrap-Up

Conference Rapporteur Andrew Potter will provide concluding remarks which analyze the common themes that emerged throughout the day. 

16:30

Adjourn

16:35

Cocktail Reception