Program

Agenda – Day 1

All times Eastern

Registration and Networking

7:30 – 8:30           Canada Hall 3, Level 3

Check-in, networking and exhibitors

Opening Remarks

8:30 – 8:45           Canada Hall 1, Level 3

Ottawa River Singers, Indigenous drumming group

Geneviève Binet, Chair, APEX Board of Directors

Keynote Address: Reinventing and Rethinking the Public Service Together

8:45 – 9:00           Canada Hall 1, Level 3

John Hannaford, Clerk of the Privy Council and Secretary to the Cabinet

Summit Welcoming Remarks

9:00 – 9:05           Canada Hall 1, Level 3

Carl Trottier, CEO, APEX

Session 1 : This is Day One!

9:05 – 10:10           Canada Hall 1, Level 3

Drew Dudley, Internationally acclaimed leadership speaker and author

Moderated by: Christiane Fox, Summit Co-chair and Deputy Clerk of the Privy Council and Assistant Secretary to the Cabinet

This is Day One! will remind executives that they can navigate change, uncertainty, failure and conflict on their journey to success. When executives feel empowered, as leaders they can make better, faster decisions, they collaborate more freely, and they are less likely to leave the organization.

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Networking Break and Exhibits

10:10 – 10:40           Parliament Foyer, Level 3

Visit of exhibitor kiosks, networking and refreshments

Session 2 : Panel Discussion on Canada in the World

10:40 – 11:45           Canada Hall 1, Level 3

Ailish Campbell, Canada’s Ambassador to the European Union

Emmanuel Kamarianakis, Canada’s Ambassador to Brazil

Tamara Mawhinney, Canada’s Ambassador to the Republic of Korea

Moderated by: Arun Thangaraj, Summit Co-champion and Deputy Minister, Transport Canada

The panel will discuss the role of Canada’s Ambassadors abroad, key issues they face in their respective regions, threats and opportunities facing Canada from their perspective, and how Public Service executives can maintain awareness of global issues when doing their jobs domestically.

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Networking Lunch

11:45 – 13:00           Canada Hall 2, Level 3

Lunch, networking, health break and exhibits

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Concurrent Sessions

13:00 – 14:15           Level 3

Choose one session to attend.

Concurrent Session 1: Stress wisely: How to be well in an unwell world

13:00 – 14:15           Canada Hall 1, Level 3

Robyne Hanley-Dafoe, Expert on Resiliency and Workplace Wellness

Moderated by: Arun Thangaraj, Summit co-chair

Based on her evidence-based research, Robyne will share accessible and practical strategies that help foster resiliency and wellness within ourselves and others. Participants will gain insights on resiliency, navigating stress and change, wellness in the workplace, and optimal performance both at home and work.

Concurrent Session 2: Dynamic resilience: Seizing the opportunity now

13:00 – 14:15          Canada Hall 3, Level 3

Marie-Hélène Pelletier, PhD, MBA, Leadership Resilience & Burnout Psychologist

Moderated by: Christiane Fox, Summit co-chair

Dr. Pelletier will share important messages derived from her research and published book “The Resilience Plan: A Strategic Approach to Optimizing Your Work Performance and Mental Health”. She will discuss practical and empowering strategies to help you build your resilience plan.

Networking Break and Exhibits

14:15 – 14:45           Parliament Foyer, Level 3

Visit of exhibitor kiosks, networking and refreshments

Session 3 : Canada in 2024 – Perspectives and Reflections

14:45 – 15:50           Canada Hall 1, Level 3

Peter Mansbridge, Former Chief Correspondent for CBC News and Anchor of The National

Moderated by: Christine Fox, Summit Co-champion

Peter Mansbridge will draw on his extensive career covering major stories such as the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989, the 9/11 terrorist attacks, and federal elections from 1972 to 2019, to share his perspectives and reflections on Canada in 2024.

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Remarks from Summit Co-chairs

15:50 – 16:05           Canada Hall 1, Level 3

Christiane Fox, Deputy Clerk of the Privy Council and Associate Secretary to the Cabinet

Arun Thangaraj, Deputy Minister, Transport Canada

Networking Reception

16:00 – 17:00           Canada Hall 3, Level 3

Networking with colleagues and hors d’oeuvres
Arrival of additional guests

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Agenda – Day 2

All times Eastern

Registration and Networking

7:30 – 8:30           Parliament Foyer, Level 3

Check-in, networking and exhibitors

Day 2 Opening Remarks

8:30 – 8:45           Canada Hall 1, Level 3

Indigenous Performance, Jingle Dress Dancer

Arun Thangaraj, Summit Co-chair and Deputy Minister, Transport Canada

Session 4 : Rethinking how we strive to achieve our objectives

8:45 – 9:45           Canada Hall 1, Level 3

Sébastien Sasseville, Endurance athlete | Motivational Speaker | Leadership and Change Management

Moderated by: Arun Thangaraj, Summit Co-chair

Sébastien will demonstrate how obstacles can be transformed into opportunities for growth. When it comes to change management, leadership and teamwork, Sébastien will help leaders and organizations cultivate commitment, collaborate better and embrace change with enthusiasm.

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Session 5 : Get rid of the BS – Build an Inclusive Culture

9:45 – 10:45           Canada Hall 1, Level 3

Risha Grant, internationally renowned diversity, inclusion, and bias expert

Moderated by: Arun Thangaraj, Summit Co-chair

Motivated by her passion to correct societal “isms”, Risha Grant’s personal mission is to show the subtleties and values of diversity, equity, and inclusion and the impact they create. In her no-holds-barred style, she will teach Summit participants about unconscious bias, micro-aggressions, and other actions that perpetuate discrimination and inequality, and empowers them to foster more inclusive spaces, both at home and work.

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Networking Break and Exhibits

10:45 – 11:15           Parliament Foyer, Level 3

Visit of exhibitor kiosks, networking and refreshments

Session 6 : Relentless transformation: Four lessons to thrive in our AI future

11:15 – 12:15           Canada Hall 1, Level 3

Amber Mac, Innovation Speaker | Co-Host, The Feed on SiriusXM | President, AmberMac Media, Inc.

Moderated by: Christiane Fox, Summit Co-chair

Amber Mac will talk about how executives can combine strategy and processes to help build a sense of renewal and purpose when reinventing the Public Service. She will share her four pillars of change model – Purpose, AI, Trust, and Health – and a roadmap for survival – a blueprint called the P.A.T.H. to relentlessly transform – both as individuals and as leaders of organizations.

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Networking Lunch

12:15 – 13:30           Canada Hall 2, Level 3

Lunch, networking, health break and exhibits

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Session 7 : Public Service Values & Ethics: The View from Outside 

13:30 – 14:45           Canada Hall 1, Level 3

Christiane Fox, Deputy Clerk of the Privy Council and Associate Secretary to Cabinet

Paul Wells, Political journalist, author, Host of the Paul Wells Podcast

The panelists will delve into the importance of values & ethics in the federal Public Service as a cornerstone or North Star that govern behaviours, actions, relationships, and ultimately, results for Canada and Canadians in serving the public good.

Networking Break and Exhibits

14:45 – 15:15           Parliament Foyer, Level 3

Visit of exhibitor kiosks, networking and refreshments

Session 8 : In Motion Together – Building the Canada We Want

15:15 – 16:15           Canada Hall 1, Level 3

Rick Hansen, Man in Motion | Champion for Accessibility and Inclusion

Moderated by: Arun Thangaraj, Summit Co-chair

Rick will inspire executives to lead by example and to strive for excellence regardless of the barriers and obstacles in front of you. He will leave two key messages: 1) Hope is realizable, one step at a time but you need to try harder, dig deeper, and never give up, and 2) You cannot change what already happened to you, but you can change and control how you adapt to the future.

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Summit Closing Remarks

16:15 – 16:30           Canada Hall 1, Level 3

Carl Trottier, CEO, APEX