Engaging a broader public in a fruitful dialogue

Trudeau Scholars, Fellows and Mentors, as well as a number of prominent critical thinkers,
gather together to discuss matters of public policy during the annual Summer Institute.

This program brings together all Trudeau award winners - Fellows, Scholars and Mentors - to generate informed and lively debates on major issues of public policy affecting Canadians and global society. The Foundation is building its own community of creative and critical thinkers while providing ways for them and the wider public to work together to generate and communicate ideas that matter.

PIP comes to life through four major annual events - the Trudeau Annual Conference on Public Policy (November), the Trudeau Lectures (starting in 2008-2009), the Trudeau Mentors-Scholars Retreat (February) and the Trudeau Summer Institute (May). In addition, members of the Trudeau Community are encouraged to organize public policy workshops and seminars linked to one or several of the Foundation themes with a view to generating a richer public debate on important societal issues.

But that is not enough. The Foundation must create opportunities for engagement with a broader public. This in turn leads to a better informed citizenry, new ideas, and heightened opportunities for democratic participation.

Selection criteria

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PIP Events

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Additional information

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For any questions regarding the public interaction program, please contact:

Jennifer Petrela
514-938-0001, ext. 227