APEX is a very valuable partner. In fact, I believe, this year’s symposium is the largest in its history, and the 30th event. Congratulations! This is an important accomplishment. Thank you to the organizing team and all of the APEX community for this great event. APEX is far more than an annual conference that surfaces every year. It is an ongoing voice for the approximately 5,000 people who are the executive community in the public service.
Today, we are announcing the new steps Canada will take to address the Rohingya crisis in Myanmar and Bangladesh and to defend the rights of this community, which has suffered too much.
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Thank you for that kind introduction Louise. It’s always a pleasure to be here in beautiful British Columbia and what a treat to share the stage with Louise from Winnipeg.
FCAC appearance at the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance (FINA) for the study, Consumer Protection and Oversight in Relation to Schedule 1 Banks
I often describe the Public Service as a chameleon. We help shape the country and I have experienced very cool moments when you can sit in the Cabinet room and watch your advice and analysis supporting and influencing the way democratically elected governments steer the country. But we are also caught up with this societal shift. Canada has changed its attitudes to same sex marriage, mental health, greening of the economy, carbon footprint, mental health, and #MeToo. This means that we also have to change our attitude.
Part of that journey of being the public service we are is about innovation but it is about innovation with purpose and innovation in the service of Canadians. We are driving forward constantly.
