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What’s ahead for the new federal government? A post-election conversation.

On April 29, Canada will wake up to a new political landscape. What does the future hold?

Join us for a candid discussion hosted by the Institute on Governance (IOG) in partnership with Ipsos Canada where we will debrief on the results of the Canadian federal election and look at what the issues are facing a new government.

We will be joined by Mike Colledge, President, IPSOS Canada Environment, Social and Governance Lead and Gregory Jack, IPSOS Canada Sr. Vice-President Public Affairs for a review of how the campaign unfolded and a look ahead to what Canadians are expecting from the new government. How did the key issues drive voter decision-making and what are the implications for the future? What does the data tell us about Canadians’ priorities as the new Prime Minister and his team take power? What should the public service expect?

The event will be moderated by respected political commentator Dr. Lori Turnbull who is a Senior Advisor at the IOG and Professor in the Faculty of Management at Dalhousie University.

You will not want to miss this free event (refreshments provided). Space is limited so please RSVP below!

Mike Colledge – President, Ipsos Canada ESG Lead, Global Lead ESG Services

Mike joined Ipsos in 1997 after more than twelve years of working within both social and economic portfolios of the Government of Canada. Before taking on the leadership role for ESG in 2024 Mike led Ipsos Public Affairs and Corporate Reputation businesses in Canada.

Today, as ESG Lead, Mike works with both public and private sector clients. As the line between citizens’ and consumers’ expectations of companies and governments increasingly blurs, Mike helps clients develop their ESG plans, define their goals, actions, and communications in the context of shifting public and key stakeholder opinions.

His background includes all aspects of public and private sector research and communications as well as government policy and program development. He has examined issues that range from encouraging people to donate blood, to positioning the Government of Canada’s annual Budget, to helping businesses understand the impact of social change on their operations and their reputation.

Over the past three decades, Mike has had a front row seat to the evolution of public opinion in Canada. His work with clients and his access to Ipsos deep well of insights and data provides him with a unique perspective on what is happening in Canada and around the world.

Gregory Jack – Senior Vice President, Ipsos Public Affairs (Canada)

Gregory Jack has 25 years of experience in public affairs, market research and government relations.

Throughout, he has advised clients, elected officials, and senior leaders across Canada. At Ipsos he has led major market research initiatives on Canada-US relations, corporate reputation, government policy, and energy, while regularly appearing in media to interpret data and political trends.

Greg’s career also includes senior roles in both the governments of Canada and Alberta, where he led communications teams. He started his career at the Privy Council Office and was a member of the 2011 Beyond the Border Working Group, which led to a landmark Canada-U.S. agreement on security and economic competitiveness. He also worked at Environment Canada, CIDA and NRCan, where he was a Director-General in the Communications Sector. In Alberta, Greg led communications for Alberta Economic Development and Trade and Alberta Education.

Outside of government, Greg also spent time with a boutique GR/PR firm based in Toronto and Ottawa, and at a major Canadian oil sands producer in government relations.

He holds a Master’s in Energy Policy from the University of Sussex, a Master’s in Public Administration from Queen’s University, and a Bachelor’s in Political Studies and Philosophy, also from Queen’s.

Lori Turnbull – Senior Advisor

She is a Professor in the Faculty of Management at Dalhousie University.  Her teaching and research focus on parliamentary politics and government, public sector ethics, and democratic health and reform. She is a frequent commentator on CBC, CTV, and Global news networks, is a contributing writer to Policy magazine, and a member of the board at the Parliamentary Centre. From 2015 to 2017, she was seconded to the Privy Council Office, first as a policy adviser in the Machinery of Government Secretariat, then as departmental liaison to the Office of the Minister of Democratic Institutions, and finally as a policy adviser at the Priorities and Planning Secretariat. She is the co-author of Democratizing the Constitution: Reforming Responsible Government, which won the Donner Prize and the Donald Smiley Prize.