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WIPA Program May 2025

When
May 28, 2025
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Location
Seneca Polytechnic, Downtown Campus 18 King Street East, 17th Floor
Spaces left
11

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Member – $10.00
Non-Member – $20.00
Student Member – $10.00

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Join The Public Affairs Association of Canada, Ontario Chapter as we kick off our Women in Public Affairs program.

The future of public affairs is evolving rapidly, presenting a unique landscape filled with trends and opportunities for women in the field. As societal dynamics shift and new technologies emerge, women are increasingly stepping into leadership roles and influencing policy decisions that shape our communities.

Moderated by Alexis Easton, President of PAAC and Chief Public Affairs Officer at the Royal Ontario Museum, this event will explore the current trends impacting public affairs, highlight successful female leaders, and discuss the opportunities available for women to thrive in this changing environment.

Date: Wednesday, May 28

Time: 5:30 PM

New Location:

Seneca Polytechnic, Downtown Campus , 18 King Street East, 17th Floor

Speakers:

Lily Cheng, City of Toronto Councillor
Renata D’Innocenzo, Vice-President, Strategy and Brand and Chief of Staff to the President Seneca Polytechnic
Christina Marciano, Vice-President, Environment, Sussex Strategy Group
Farah Nasser, Canadian Journalist and Public Speaker

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.