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PAAC ON Great expectations: MAY 13, 2021

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May 13, 2021
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Great expectations: How will sustainability define the post COVID-19 world?

Thursday, May 13, 2021

11:00 am – 12:00 pm EST

Join the Public Affairs Association of Canada (Ontario Chapter) on Thursday, May 13 from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm for our upcoming event: ‘Great expectations: How will sustainability define the post COVID-19 world?’ Debrief with your peers after the event from 12:00 pm to 12:30 pm for post-event virtual networking!

Overview:

As the world transitions to a post-COVID-19 world, climate change is a topic that government and public affairs professionals cannot afford to ignore. Whether its customers, clients or voters – people care about sustainability.

With growing public pressure, the policy response to climate change is becoming increasingly accelerated and new developments can have significant business and social impacts across various sectors.

This panel will discuss what businesses can expect from policymakers in the coming years. It will also explore the risks and opportunities associated with climate change, the uneven impact that the energy transition will have on employment and communities and how organizations can balance the changing expectations of shareholders and stakeholders.

MODERATOR:

Alison Loat, Managing Director, Sustainable Investing and Innovation, OPTrust

SPEAKERS:

Velma McColl, Principal, Earnscliffe
Naheed Nenshi, Mayor, City of Calgary
Flavio Volpe, President, Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association (APMA)

WHAT? Great expectations: How will sustainability define the post COVID-19 world?

WHEN? Thursday, May 13 from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM and post-event networking from 12:00PM to 12:30PM

WHERE? Join us at home! Zoom link to be provided in advance of the event

Free Virtual Event

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.