SAVE THE DATE: PAAC Annual Conference
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Advancing Public Affairs in a Time of Change: The PAAC Annual Conference, November 9-10 / Toronto and virtual
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Clear your calendars on November 9 and 10 when the Public Affairs Association of Canada holds its annual conference.
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We'd love you to join us as we discuss changes in lobbying regulations, the importance of DEI, digital advocacy, how you can grow your career in public affairs and more. There will also be networking opportunities and we'll also be celebrating the recipient of the Award of Distinction. For those who cannot join us in person, we will also be offering virtual attendance options. More details, including discounted hotel stays, coming soon.

Save the date and we hope to see you there!

PAAC Annual General Meeting

March 12, 2026

The PAAC Annual General Meeting will be held on Thursday, March 12, 2026 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm EST virtually. At the AGM, elections will be held to select the 2026 National PAAC Board of Directors and Executive.

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Ask Me Anything - The Alberta Office of the Ethics Commission

March 18, 2026

The Public Affairs Association of Canada (PAAC) Alberta is pleased to welcome back Josh de Groot, Alberta's Lobbyist Registrar and General Counsel in the Office of the Ethics Commissioner, for an engaging Ask Me Anything presentation.

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PAAC Saskatchewan Annual General Meeting

May 28, 2026

The PAAC Saskatchewan Annual General Meeting will be held virtually on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at 12:00 PM SK time.

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Samantha Yaholnitsky

PAAC Saskatchewan Interim President

Samantha Yaholnitsky is the Founder and Principal Strategist of Momentum Strategies, a boutique public affairs and systems strategy firm based in Saskatchewan.

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