IPAC
The Institute of Public Administration of Canada - Fredericton Region
IPAC Upcoming Events

December 1, 2010 - IPAC Christmas Social
Picture it: Three delicious food courses, each paired with a beer and wine selected specifically for that dish, and you be the judge! Sean Dunbar of Picaroons Beer and J.C. Belzille, Churchill Dauphinée wine representative are pitting their finest beer and wine selections nose-to-nose so that you can evaluate which work best with each course. Join IPAC for our Christmas party as Sean and J.C. share their expert insights on pairing beer and wine with food as we enter the holiday season. Tickets limited.

This event is held at the James Joyce Pub, Crowne Plaza at 5:00 pm (tasting will begin at 5:00 sharp).

Cost: IPAC members $25; non-members $35; only 40 tickets available.

To register, contact: Christine Bourgoin at 453-3607 or by email at christine.bourgoin@gnb.ca by November 29, 2010.
No cancellations or substitutions allowed

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November 25, 2010 - Open Government with David Eaves
Historically, open government has been linked to legislation around citizen access to government information. Today, the concept of open government is becoming broader to encompass increased transparency, greater accountability and more meaningful public engagement through greater sharing of information.

Come and hear more about open government and the potential it has to lead to improved public participation in shaping government policy and direction. This event is presented in partnership with 21inc. Ideas Festival.

David Eaves is an open government activist and public service sector thought leader living in Vancouver. See attached invitation for more details.

Delta Fredericton
11:45 am - 1:15 pm

Cost: IPAC members $35; non-members $50; new professionals and retirees $25; table of 6 $200.

To register, contact: Christine Bourgoin at 453-3607 or by email at christine.bourgoin@gnb.ca by November 23, 2010.
No cancellations or substitutions allowed

[Invitation]

Election 2010 Breakdown!
Join us as we bring together some of New Brunswick’s brightest political observers to dissect the 2010 provincial election results and answer our most pressing questions.

Thursday, October 14, 2010
Crowne Plaza, Fredericton
8:15 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
(Continental breakfast and networking starts at 7:45 a.m.)

Cost: IPAC Fredericton Members $35; Non-Members $50; New Professionals and Retirees $25; Table of six $200

To register, contact: Christine Bourgoin at 453-3607 or by email at christine.bourgoin@gnb.ca by October 12, 2010.
No cancellations or substitutions allowed

September 29, 2010 — Presentation of the 10th Annual Lieutenant-Governor’s Award for Excellence in Public Administration.
Monique Collette, president of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), is the winner of the 10th annual Lieutenant-Governor’s Award for Excellence in Public Administration. The award, sponsored by the Fredericton and Moncton Regional Groups of the Institute of Public Administration of Canada (IPAC), will be presented to Ms. Collette by Lt.-Gov. Graydon Nicholas. IPAC Fredericton will make a donation in Ms. Collette’s name to purchase books for a New Brunswick library of her choice.

Wednesday, September 29, 2010
11:30 am — 1:30 pm
(a light lunch will be served)
Government House
Woodstock Road

RSVP by September 20, 2010
Telephone: (506) 444-2897
Fax: (506) 457-7520
E-Mail: stephanie.guignard@snb.ca

IPAC Fredericton presents
Stephen Lewis
"Green Governance"
The interconnection of governance, health, social justice, poverty and climate change.
IPAC Fredericton is thrilled to present Stephen Lewis, citizen of the world, and one of the most influential people of our time (Time Magazine, 2005).
In 1988, Stephen Lewis chaired the first international conference on Climate Change, which drafted the first comprehensive policy on global warming. Two decades have passed since the political leaders, ambassadors, scientists and environmental activists joined Lewis in declaring what remains one of the best, though starkest, pronouncements about global warming: "Humanity is conducting an unintended, uncontrolled, globally pervasive experiment whose ultimate consequences could be second only to a global nuclear war".
From his unique historical and global perspective, Stephen Lewis will talk about those consequences, focusing on the interconnection of governance, health, social justice and poverty in the context of global climate change.

Thursday, June 17, 2010
Delta Fredericton, Ballroom
7:00 a.m. Continental breakfast and networking
8:00 a.m. Stephen Lewis
9:30 a.m. Networking

Cost: IPAC members - $35; non-members - $50; students, new professionals, interns and retirees - $25, table of 6 - $200. No cancellations.
To register, please contact: Liane Macfarlane at 444-2118 or liane.macfarlane@gnb.ca by May 26.
For more information: www.ipacfredericton.ca or Facebook search "Green Governance"


IPAC Fredericton is a regional chapter of the Institute of Public Administration of Canada (IPAC) and has approximately 250 members.
This special event is being presented in celebration of National Public Service Week, June 13-19, 2010.

IPAC Fredericton has partnered with the New Brunswick Department of Environment to sponsor Mr. Lewis' visit to Fredericton. In addition to the IPAC event, Mr. Lewis will take part in the Opinion Leaders' Forum on Climate Change on June 17. There will be a second opportunity for the public to hear Mr. Lewis speak at "A Night for Africa with Stephen Lewis" on Wednesday, June 16 at 7:30 p.m. at the Fredericton Playhouse. Follow the links below for more information on these events.


Hour of Power with Aldéa Landry

Join IPAC on May 28 for the annual Hour of Power, an intimate one hour conversation with Aldéa Landry. Member of the Order of Canada, and named as one of the Most Influential Women in Canada in 2009, Mme Landry entered the public service as a Cabinet Minister in 1987 where she also served as the lead on the Meech Lake Accord. Today she is a member of the Prime Minister's Advisory Committee on the Renewal of the Public Service and serves as chair of New Brunswick's Regional Health Authority A. Come hear Mme Landry's insights and experiences on the transformations of the health sector as well as the public service.

Friday, May 28, 2010
Crowne Plaza, Garrison Room
7:45 Coffee and Networking
8:15 Hour of Power
9:30 Networking

Cost: IPAC members - $35; non-members - $50;
students, new professionals, interns and retirees - $25, table of 6 - $200
To register, please contact: Liane Macfarlane at 444-2118 or by email at liane.macfarlane@gnb.ca, by May 26.
No cancellations
For more information: www.ipacfredericton.ca


March 2010 – Spring brings not one, but two, fascinating IPAC learning opportunities! While we don't usually present two events back-to-back, we couldn't resist when faced with the opportunity to provide two top-notch sessions.

  • Thursday, March 18 breakfast - Municipal Governance in Canada
  • Friday, March 19 luncheon - Government Transparency and the Public Trust
** Because there are two sessions in two days, we are offering the luncheon at the same price as the breakfast.

Municipal Governance in Canada Government Transparency and the Public Trust
Crown Plaza, Petitcodiac Room Crown Plaza, Saint John Room
7:45 Coffee and Networking 11:45 luncheon and networking
8:15 Panel begins 12:00 p.m. panel begins
9:30 Wrap up and questions 1:30 p.m. wrap up and questions

Cost: IPAC members - $35; non-members - $50; students, new professionals, interns and retirees - $25, table of 6 - $200
To register, please contact: Christine Bourgoin at Christine.bourgoin@gnb.ca or 453-3607 by March 16, 2010.
No cancellations or substitutions allowed

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January 29, 2010 – Join us on January 29 to hear Mr. Jim Hughes share his recent experience and success using public engagement to transform government's approach to societal issues. As the Deputy Minister of Social Development, Jim led a year long public engagement exercise to create a Poverty Reduction Plan for the Province of New Brunswick. The public engagement exercise saw Government participate as an equal partner around the table, along side the business and non-profit sectors, and transformed how Government makes policy decisions. Come hear the lessons learned and tips for applying this same public engagement process in your sector.

Crowne Plaza
7:45 a.m. coffee and networking
8:15 a.m. Mr. Hughes
9:30 – 10:00 networking

Cost: IPAC members - $35; non-members - $50; students - $25, table of 6 - $200

To register, please contact: Willy Wilondja at 444-3098, by email at willy.wilondja@gnb.ca or by fax at 453-6630 by January 27, 2010.

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December 2 , 2009 - IPAC Christmas Party – Beer and Food Pairing with Picaroons. It wouldn’t be an IPAC event unless you learned something! We’re happy to present Mr. Sean Dunbar, owner and master brewer of Picaroons Traditional Ales for our annual Christmas Party. Join this local craftsman as he leads us through six wonderful beer and food pairings. Tease your taste buds and dazzle your friends with your newfound knowledge of traditional ales and fine food. Tickets are limited, so register now to get in the holiday spirit with IPAC.

James Joyce Pub
5:00 (The tasting begins at 5:00 sharp!)
Cost: IPAC members - $25; non-members - $35
Only 40 tickets available.


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IPAC Past Events

October 29 , 2009 - Come hear Merv Symes,Vice President of Organizational Change with JD Irving talk about the power of process improvement in transforming your organization. Merv will share his experience, offer insights and describe lessons learned. He will also provide tips on how to get started and how to build and maintain momentum for such a program in your organization.

Crowne Plaza
7:45 a.m. coffee and networking
8:30 a.m. Mr. Symes
9:30 – 10:00 networking

Cost: IPAC members - $35; non-members - $50; students - $25.

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September 17 , 2009 - Please join His Honour Herménégilde Chiasson, Lieutenant Governor of New Brunswick to honour Laura Freeman, this year’s recipient of the Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Excellence in Public Administration in New Brunswick [Invitation]

June 14-20, 2009 - National Public Service Week. IPAC Fredericton regional group is pleased to partner with the Office of the Human Resources to celebrate the National Public Service Week during a special event on June 17. [Invitation]

May 1 , 2009 - IPAC Fredericton is pleased to present "A conversation with the Honourable Herménégilde Chiasson, Lieutenant-Governor of New Brunswick". As one of Canada's most accomplished cultural icons, the Honourable Chiasson has made culture and literacy priorities during his term as the Queen's representative in the Province. Join us on May 1st for this one-hour, intimate conversation with His Honour as we learn from both his life as an artist and his experiences as Lieutenant-Governor. [Invitation]

August 23-26, 2009 - Mark August 23-26, 2009 down on your calendar to attend the 61st IPAC Annual Conference being held in Fredericton, New Brunswick. Experience a dynamic atmosphere, where you’ll be surrounded by hundreds of other conference delegates who share the same passion as you. At the IPAC annual conference, relationships and connections are made to last a lifetime. [Website]

February 26 , 2009 - A conversation on the evolving role and leadership of the highest-ranking public servant in Ottawa or in any of Canada's Provinces and Territories, the Secretary to Cabinet, or the 'Clerk.' [Invitation]
[Carolyn MacKay]
[Patrice Dutil]

January 15, 2009 - New Professionals Speed Networking Event - Join the first ever IPAC Fredericton Regional Group’s New Professional event. All New Professionals, individuals who have entered the public service within the last five years or who are planning to pursue a career in the local, provincial or federal levels of government, are invited to attend an evening of "speed networking". Get to know other New Professionals within the public service in Fredericton. See attached invitation for details. [Invitation]

November 27 , 2008. December is fast approaching and it is already time to plan for our Christmas get together. This year, IPAC Fredericton is pleased to invite you to a unique networking opportunity. We invite you to join us at the James Joyce by to find out about the work of New Brunswick's Sommelier Robert Noel and to learn about wine and food pairing. Space is limited so please register early. Find attached invitation for details. This event is for members of IPAC Fredericton only. [Invitation]

October 28 , 2008. IPAC Hour of Power. Join us as we get up close and personal with Mr. Bernard Richard, New Brunswick’s Ombudsman and Child & Youth Advocate. [Invitation]

September 18 , 2008. 4:30-6:30pm. Please join the Lieutenant Governor of New Brunswick as he honours Donald G. Dennison, this year’s recipient of the Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Excellence in Public Administration in New Brunswick.

June 15-21, 2008. National Public Service Week. IPAC Fredericton regional group is pleased to partner with the Office of the Human Resources to celebrate the National Public Service Week during a special event on June 19. [Invitation]

May 1, 2008
We regret to inform you that the May 1st IPAC Hour of Power Event has been cancelled. The Crown Plaza is closing because of the flooding risk. We will inform you if the event can be rescheduled.

March 20, 2008. Public Engagement Initiative: Transforming Relationships. Don Lenihan, President and CEO of the Crossing Boundaries National Council has been advising the Government of New Brunswick on public engagement. He will discuss how governments can transform their relationships with citizens and stakeholders by recasting their role in governance. [Invitation]
[Biography]

Please note that the November 29th, 2007 IPAC eventDigital State At the Leading Edge – has been postponed. We are hoping to offer this event some time in the future.

February 06, 2008. Warming Up to Climate Change. Join us for a thought provoking and timely discussion on climate change with Carl Duivenvoorden, one of just 21 Canadians selected as a climate change messenger under Al Gore’s “An Inconvenient Truth”. Representatives from both the government of New Brunswick and the City of Fredericton will be joining Mr. Duivenvoorden for a healthy debate on this very important issue. [Invitation]
September 26, 2007. Leadership for Results. Join New Brunswick Premier Shawn Graham, international leadership expert Marshall Goldsmith, and business and government leaders from across the province to explore insights into leadership practice that will get us where we need to be. [Invitation]

October 31, 2007 . Toward a New Moral Contract: Reclaiming Trust in Public Service. Ralph Heintzman is the 2006 Vanier Medal Winner and Senior Research Fellow at the University of Ottawa. Come hear his timely message on some of the current challenges facing the profession of public service and how trust in it can be reclaimed. [Invitation]
[Biography]

May 24, 2007. IPAC Hour of Power with Dr. Michael Higgins. Have you met Dr. Michael Higgins, the new President of Saint Thomas University? This is your chance to get an inside view of what makes this man tick and how he views the future of post-secondary education in New Brunswick. [Invitation]
[Biography]
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Week of June 10, 2007. Public Service Recognition. It’s Public Service Week in Canada! You are invited to celebrate with our patron at Old Government House. Volunteers will be recognized. Refreshments will be served. Come one and all!

June 14, 2007. IPAC Fredericton in collaboration with the Office of Human Resources and the Office of the Premier invites you to a celebration in recognition of Public Sector employees during National Public Service Week! [Invitation]

April 19, 2007. IPAC International. Did you know that one of IPAC’s key business lines is its work on the international front? New Brunswick is involved in projects in Malawi and Mali. Project leaders as well as IPAC’S Director of International Programs will be on hand to tell us what it’s like to participate in such projects. [Invitation]
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March 1, 2007. NB Renewal. Where is New Brunswick headed? And what role do public administrators play in shaping the business environment in New Brunswick? Come hear John McLaughlin, President of UNB, and others share their vision. [Invitation]

March 15, 2007. IPAC- Fredericton Regional Group will be holding its Annual General Meeting on Thursday, March 15th, 4:00-6:00 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza. During this meeting the election of the Regional Board will be take place. To register, please contact Willy Wilonjda at 453-8616 or by e-mail at willy.wilondja@gnb.ca

The following is the slate of candidates as nominated by the Nominating Committee. If you wish to nominate additional candidates please advise Board secretary, Monica Ward at monica.ward@gnb.ca, in writing by March 1, 2007. Nominations must be agreed to in writing by the nominee and nominees must be IPAC members in good standing.

[Candidates]

February 8, 2007. You Might As Well Be Happy. Got the winter blues? Have we got a cure for you! Come lighten your load. This event is guaranteed to make you laugh. [Invitation]

November 21, 2006, 4:45 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. From Theory to Practice: Lessons from the Winners of the IPAC President’s Award, Graduates of the Public Service Management Program. Where are the IPAC President’s Award winners? How are their careers evolving? What have they learned? Join us to hear answers to these questions and more. Also on the agenda Christmas goodies and live entertainment featuring Robbie O’Neill as RUDY! [Invitation]
[Biography]

October 19, 2006, 7:45 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Making the Transition. What do Elizabeth Weir, Eloi Duguay and Brad Woodside have in common? Come and find out. [Invitation]
[Biography]

September 27, 2006. Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Excellence in Public Administration. This is our premier event during which we recognize a worthy public administrator in New Brunswick. Join us at Old Government House to meet this year’s winner.

September 15, 2006.  "Facilitative Leadership Changing the Way Leaders Think" By Michael Wilkinson of Leadership Strategies [Invitation]
[Biography]

May 10, 2006.  IPAC Hour of Power with David Hay of NB Power.  Very topical! [Invitation]

June 14, 2006.  The Lieutenant Governor's Award for Excellence in Public Administration Ceremony.

April 12, 2006.  Administrative Execution and Policy Coherence: The Next Frontier. A dialogue with Senator Hugh Segal - not to be missed! In collaboration with the GNB's Office of Human Resources. [Invitation]
[Biography]

March 1, 2006.  New Frontiers in Public Sector Performance Reporting.  Let's hear from KPMG and others.  Organized in conjunction with IPAC National.

Biography: Rachel Bard, Pierre-Marcel Desjardins, Mark MacDonald

[Invitation]
[Agenda]
[Registration]

January 19, 2006.   What is GNB's International Strategy?  The Deputy Minister of the Department of International and Intergovernmental Relations explains... [Invitation]