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PAAC Ontario for a Fireside Chat with Minister Nina Tangri

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March 21, 2022
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Fireside Chat with Minister Nina Tangri

Monday, March 21 at 4:00 PM

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On March 21, 2022, please join PAAC Ontario for a Members-Only event: a fireside chat with the Hon. Nina Tangri, Associate Minister of Small Business and Red Tape Reduction.

Minister Tangri’s focus on reducing red tape and supporting Ontario’s small businesses during the pandemic has been a key focus of the government throughout their mandate. Since her appointment in June 2021, Minister Tangri has engaged with industry associations, entrepreneurs, and stakeholders to grow the province’s competitive advantage when it comes to business creation and growth.

With the recent passing of the Fewer Fees, Better Services Act, 2022, PAAC is excited to hear about how this important work will impact Ontarians and small business owners moving forward.

PAAC Members will have the opportunity to ask questions at the end of the panel.

We encourage members to register early for this event.

Date:

Monday, March 21 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Moderator:

Sarah Letersky, Board Member, Public Affairs Association of Canada (Ontario Chapter)

Guest:

Hon. Nina Tangri, Associate Minister of Small Business and Red Tape Reduction

Nina Tangri is the Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) for Mississauga-Streetsville and Ontario’s Associate Minister of Small Business and Red Tape Reduction.

Nina Tangri is the Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) for Mississauga-Streetsville and Ontario’s Associate Minister of Small Business and Red Tape Reduction.

Nina is an entrepreneur and small business owner with over 30 years’ experience in financial management. Before entering politics, she successfully ran her own insurance company.

Nina was first elected as the MPP for Mississauga-Streetsville in 2018. In June 2019, she was appointed Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation, and Trade with a mandate to focus on economic expansion and investment in Ontario’s world-class life sciences ecosystem. In her new role as Minister, Nina is committed to growing Ontario’s small business community and supporting the province’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Agenda:

4:00 PM: Opening Remarks by PAAC and Minister Tangri

4:10 PM: Moderated Q&A

4:35 PM: Questions from the Audience

4:55 PM: Closing Remarks

Members only 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.