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SUMMARY:Canada’s Message: What It Means for Australia & New Zealand
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nThe Forum of Federations and ANZSOG invite you to join a timely online discussion following the recent address by the Canadian Prime Minister to the Australian Parliament — a significant moment highlighting the changing role of middle-power democracies in an increasingly complex global landscape. \nCanada\, Australia\, and New Zealand share Westminster traditions\, strong institutional connections\, and similar governance pressures. Each country is operating within a more challenging strategic environment\, facing rising public expectations\, and experiencing growing demands to deliver quickly while upholding transparency\, accountability\, and trust. \nThis virtual event will bring together leading experts in governance and senior diplomatic figures from across the three nations to reflect on what this moment signals for the future of public governance — and how institutions can remain effective\, resilient\, and worthy of public confidence. \nWhat We’ll Explore\nDuring this one-hour online session\, the panel will examine: \n\nThe central themes and key messages from the Canadian Prime Minister’s address and what they mean for Australia.\nHow public sectors can operate with greater flexibility and practicality while safeguarding legitimacy and trust.\nLessons from Canada’s evolving public administration practices and their relevance in the Australian setting.\nPractical insights for leaders managing uncertainty\, complexity\, and heightened public scrutiny.\n\nKey Participants\nSpeakers\n\nTaki Sarantakis\, President\, Canada School of Public Service\nProfessor Janine O’Flynn\, Director\, ANU Crawford School of Public Policy\nIain Rennie\, CNZM\, Secretary and Chief Executive\, The Treasury\n\nPanel Chair\n\nProfessor Caron Beaton-Wells\, Dean & CEO\, ANZSOG\n\nWelcome Remarks\n\nRupak Chattopadhyay\, President & CEO\, Forum of Federations\n\nWhy Attend\nThis discussion will provide: \n\nComparative perspectives from three Westminster systems responding to global disruption.\nActionable ideas to enhance public sector capability and responsiveness.\nGreater clarity on leading with integrity\, transparency\, and purpose in a demanding and rapidly evolving environment.\n\nEvent Details\n\nFriday\, 13 March 2026\n10:00am–11:00am AEDT\n1-hour online session (via livestream)\n\nThe Forum of Federations and ANZSOG will host this event. \nJoin the Conversation\nWherever you are based\, take part online in this focused and engaging discussion on how Australia and Aotearoa can help shape and strengthen their governance futures in an era of rapid global change. \nRegister here: https://anzsog.edu.au/events-connection/events/canada-s-message-what-it-means-for-australia-new-zealand/
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