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The Art & Science of Public Affairs: The Election Year

When
June 04, 2015
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Location
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP, 40 King Street West, 44th Floor
Spaces left
16

Registration

CPRS – $243.16
Members of the Canadian Public Relations Society can register at the member rate. Limited registrations are available.
CSAE – $243.16
Members of the Canadian Society of Association Executives can register at the member rate. Limited registrations are available.
Member Early Bird – $243.16
Member Regular – $291.64
Non-Member Early Bird – $287.61
Non-Member Regular – $353.58
ONN – $243.16
Members of the Ontario Non-Profit Network can register at the member rate. Limited registrations are available.
Student – $44.25

REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT IS NOW CLOSED BUT WE WILL ALLOW FOR REGISTRATIONS AT THE DOOR WITH PAYMENT.

PAAC Annual Conference

Few times are as uncertain as the months leading up to a federal election. Every word, every event, takes on new meaning – real and imagined. Yet, this might just be the best time of the election cycle to refocus on your program, your priorities and the fundamentals that got you to the top of your game . . .

The Art & Science of Public Affairs: The Election Year

DRAFT AGENDA – MAR. 2015

0800 Registration and breakfast

0900 Session 1 - Key Note: Lobbying in an Election Year

1030 Break

1045 Session 2 - Lobbying for Associations & Non Profits

1200 Award of Distinction Luncheon – National Club

1400 Session 3 - Governments Lobbying Governments

1500 Session 4 - Working Through Platform Development

1600 Break

1615 Session 5 – Federal Pundit’s Panel

1730 Presidents’ Reception

Who is Public Affairs Association of Canada?

The Public Affairs Association of Canada (PAAC) is a national, not-for-profit organization founded in 1984. Our principal objective is to help public affairs professionals succeed in their work by providing them with forums for professional development, the exchange of new ideas and networking.

PAAC’s growing membership represents a cross-section of the many disciplines involved in public affairs including policy development, government relations, lobbying, communications, opinion research and public relations. Our members come from both the private and public sectors, in areas such as industrial and financial companies, crown corporations, consulting firms, small business, ministries and municipalities, PR organizations, trade associations, educational institutions, law and accounting firms.

Why Join PAAC?

The Public Affairs Association of Canada is the leading forum for representing lobbyists’ concerns to all levels of government in Canada. We actively engage lobbyist regulators in discussion about the rules and regulations governing lobbyist registration and reporting requirements in Canada. The PAAC has presented to various government committee’s on proposed changes to lobbying law at the federal, provincial and municipal levels. In addition, the PAAC hosts conferences, conducts media interviews and submits opinion editorials all in an effort to position lobbying as a key and valuable component of the public policy process.

About Public Affairs

The public affairs field is notoriously fast changing and competitive. PAAC offers a range of professional development programs and networking opportunities to help members stay on top of industry issues and trends.

Our members come from both the private and public sectors and range from self-employed consultants to government professionals and corporate CEOs. This diversity is the cornerstone of PAAC, ensuring a wide scope of ideas, expertise and opportunities that benefit members and their businesses. We urge you to explore our website at www.publicaffairs.ca and find out more about what PAAC can do for you.