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Upcoming Events

Throughout the year, we offer national and regional events.

Mar 21
13:00 - 14:00 EDT

2024

Think outside the box : Top tax issues to consider in retirement planning

* APEX Partnership Event * Our partner, the Caisse Desjardins de l'Administration et des Services publics, in partnership with the team from Valeurs mobilières Garon, Fluet, Bissonnette and Rodrigue Securities, is offering you a free conference retirement planning, as well as tax tips for lump-sum payments. They are calling on tax expert Mr. Dominique Renaud.

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Mar 26
17:00 - 19:00 EDT

Ottawa

Making change that's right for your organization: Profile on Leadership

* APEX Partnership Event * Our partner, KPMG, is offering an in-person learning and networking event for executives in Ottawa. The event will feature a Profile of Leadership: Change is hard, but possible. Making the case for change is one thing, doing it and capturing results is another. Two seasoned public sector professionals, Mary Flynn-McRae and Leigh Harris will, through a dynamic and compelling exchange, share real life examples where adopting a continuous improvement mindset drove tangible benefits and impact for government.

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Apr 17
13:00 - 14:15 EDT

2024

Transforming Workplaces for the Better

Empowering organizations to foster inclusivity and drive positive change is key to long-term successful work environments and requires diverse hearts, minds, and voices at the table. Join us for this exclusive virtual event with Silvia Gonzalez-Zamora who will draw upon her extensive 20 years of consulting experience focusing on talent management and workforce planning.

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June 5
13:00 - 14:30 EDT

2024

Making the leap: Tips to becoming an executive

The Association of Professional Executives (APEX) provides opportunities for learning and dialogue on the current issues facing public service executives whether they are new to the role or experienced executives. APEX would like to invite both aspiring and new executives to participate in a facilitated discussion with experienced public service leaders.

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APEX OverviewWe are an active voice, safe space, and catalyst that connects executive communities. Our research, partnerships, and alliances are our strengths.

What we do

We provide strategic advocacy, research, professional development and advisory services to the executives of the Public Service of Canada.

Why WE DO IT

We are driven to provide executives with opportunities to develop a strong community of practice, enhance their physical and mental well-being, and support excellence in leadership.

OUR BRAND PROMISE

Together and individually, we are committed to excellence, trusted service, and meeting the needs of our executive leaders.

HOW APEX SUPPORTS YOU

  • 7,900+

    Executive
    Community

  • 98%

    Satisfaction with
    Advisory Services

  • 135

    Awards of Excellence
    Granted

  • 10,000+

    Executives
    Inducted

  • 6,500

    Professional Development Participants

As public service leaders, everything that we do is grounded as part of a larger mission to serve Canadians. We strive to continually assess what we do and improve how we do it, particularly in times of extraordinary change. 

JANICE CHARETTE Former Clerk of the Privy Council,
Remarks at the 2023 APEX Leadership Summit

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