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Marquee Moments in Public Service History

Marquee Moments in Public Service History

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9/11

The School is pleased to invite public servants to the third instalment of Marquee Moments, our series on historical milestones in the Public Service of Canada. This event features a panel discussion of the events of September 11, 2001, and their implications for Canada.

On that day, the Government of Canada took immediate action to counter threats and to safeguard Canadians and international travellers. Communities in the country rose to the occasion to meet the needs of passengers on flights diverted to Canadian airports, and the public policy measures enacted as a result are still in many cases with us today.

Join us to hear from some of the senior public servants who had key responsibilities on that day and on the days that followed. Learn about what it was like for them after 9/11, the repercussions on domestic and foreign policy, and how Canada would be forever altered.

Video: Marquee Moments in Public Service History: 9/11

Speakers

  • Margaret Bloodworth, Former national security advisor to the Prime Minister and associate secretary to the Cabinet; former deputy minister, Transport Canada
  • Rob Fonberg, Distinguished Fellow, Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, and former deputy secretary to the Cabinet at the Privy Council Office
  • Louis Ranger, Distinguished Fellow, Canada School of Public Service, and former associate deputy minister, Transport Canada

Moderator

Taki Sarantakis, President of the Canada School of Public Service

  • The 2008 Financial Crisis

    The 2008 Financial Crisis

    The School is pleased to invite public servants at all levels to the second instalment of Marquee Moments, a new series on historical milestones in the Public Service of Canada. This event will examine the financial crisis of 2008.

    The collapse of a major American investment bank in September 2008 marked the beginning of a sharp decline in confidence in the global financial system. Many countries were pushed into recession, with lower employment levels and household incomes. But although this was the worst global economic recession since the Great Depression, Canada was able to weather the storm and mitigate its effect on the country.

    This panel will explore the origins of the financial crisis, the conditions in Canada before it happened and the government policy responses that allowed Canada to persevere through this challenging period. Join us to hear what we learned and how we can keep such a crisis from happening again.

    Video: Marquee Moments in Public Service History: The 2008 Financial Crisis

    Event Information

    This event is designed for all public servant groups and levels, and is offered at no cost. Seats are limited.

    Ottawa

    Date and time:

    January 28, 2019 | 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm (EST) followed by a reception

    Opening remarks:

    Nathalie G. Drouin, Deputy Minister of Justice and Deputy Attorney General of Canada

    Speakers:
    • Yaprak Baltacıoğlu, former Secretary to the Treasury Board
    • Richard Dicerni, retired Deputy Minister, Executive Council of Alberta; former Deputy Minister, Industry Canada
    • John Forster, retired Deputy Minister, Department of National Defence
    • Simon Kennedy, Deputy Minister, Health Canada
    • Rob Stewart, Associate Deputy Minister and G7/G20/FSB Deputy for Canada, Department of Finance Canada
    Moderator:

    Taki Sarantakis, President, Canada School of Public Service

    Language:

    Bilingual

    Location:

    National Gallery of Canada, 380 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, Ontario

    Information:

    learningevents-evenementsdapprentissage@csps-efpc.gc.ca
  • The Syrian Refugee Resettlement Initiative

    The Syrian Refugee Resettlement Initiative

    The School is pleased to invite public servants of all levels to the launch of Marquee Moments, a new series on historical milestones in the Canadian Public Service. This first event will focus on the Syrian Refugee Resettlement Initiative.

    In 2015, as part of the Syrian Refugee Initiative, Canadians welcomed Syrian families to be resettled across Canada. Since then, almost 50,000 Syrian refugees have been resettled through government assistance and private sponsorship.

    Join us as we examine how the Public Service response unfolded. Our panel will lead you through what it took to implement the Resettlement Initiative: from mobilizing teams and working with international partners to process refugees, to collaborating among federal, provincial and municipal government departments and service provider organizations to coordinate settlement, language training, housing, and employment services, all on very tight timelines.

    Panellists will share successes, lessons learned, and stumbling blocks encountered along the way. Hear the inspiring story of how the Government of Canada and everyday citizens opened their hearts and mobilized resources in a way that can only be described as 'Canadian'.

    Video: Marquee Moments in Public Service History: The Syrian Refugee Resettlement Initiative

    Event Information

    This event is designed for all public servant groups and levels, and is offered at no cost.

    Ottawa

    Date and time:

    • November 6, 2018 | 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm (EST)
    • Networking reception begins at 5:30 pm

    Language:

    Bilingual with interpretation in official languages

    Location:

    National Gallery of Canada, 380 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, Ontario

    Hosts:

    • Taki Sarantakis, President, Canada School of Public Service
    • Marta Morgan, Deputy Minister, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

    Panellists:

    • Malcolm Brown, Deputy Minister, Public Safety Canada
    • Anita Biguzs, retired and Former Deputy Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
    • Jacques Cloutier, Vice-President, Operations Branch, Canada Border Services Agency

    Information:

    learningevents-evenementsdapprentissage@csps-efpc.gc.ca

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