The Institute of Public Administration of Canada (IPAC) is Canada’s leading professional organization supporting excellence in the country’s public sector. With 18 regional groups across the nation, members include public servants, academics, and others interested in public administration. The Institute also works closely with all levels of government to promote quality public services and practices. IPAC is a recognised leader in research, training, knowledge sharing and outreach including hosting a large number of conferences and events held regionally and nationally.
On September 15, IPAC held a fireside chat in Ottawa, with John F.G. Hannaford, the Clerk of the Privy Council and Secretary to the Cabinet of the government of Canada, and moderated by Zabeen Hirji. Mr. Hannaford became the Clerk of the Privy Council and Secretary to the Cabinet on June 24, 2023. Prior to that, Mr. Hannaford served as Deputy Minister of Natural Resources Canada (2022–2023), as well as Deputy Minister of International Trade at Global Affairs Canada (2019–2022).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7b1bZLmbHR8
A summary of the chat can be found here.