EVENTS
6th Annual Policy Pitch Competition
Pitch Your Housing and Homelessness Solutions to Community and Public Sector Leaders.
Submissions are now being accepted for the 6th annual IPAC Policy Pitch Competition. Practice your presentation skills in front of a live audience by sharing your innovative idea in three minutes or less and win cash prizes.
What’s up for the Future of Remote or Hybrid Work – Social Connections, Wellness and Engagement?
We invite you to a virtual conversation to continue the discussion on the evolving nature of workplaces and transforming the state of work in the public sector focusing on in-person, remote or hybrid work environments. Engage in a dialogue, ask questions, and learn from others. This is part two of a two-part series.
Amplifying the Democratic Voice? Collaborative Governance - Challenges and Opportunities.
Join us on your lunch hour for the 2nd webinar in our series, Amplifying the Democratic Voice? Collaborative Governance - Challenges and Opportunities.”
Amplifying the Democratic Voice Collaborative Governance Challenges and Opportunities
Join us for a dynamic webinar, hosted by the Victoria and Vancouver chapters of IPAC. Gain valuable insights into navigating complexities in governance and fostering democratic participation.
SPA Virtual Program Information Session
Join the UVic School of Public Administration advising team for an info session all about the Graduate Certificate in Evaluation program and how it can help you build a collaborative culture of learning and accountability within government, community or non-profit organizations.
Women Leading Change in Politics
Join UVIC and Equal Voice on February 26th for a thought-provoking and inspirational conversation as we work to advance dialogue on gender equality toward meaningful action.
Campaign School
Join UVIC and Equal Voice February 25th for this interactive session and gain the skills, knowledge and resources to run for political office in Canada.
SPA Grad Programs - Virtual Info Session (MPA Focus)
Join us on zoom to learn how a UVic MPA can help you reach your personal and professional goals
New Professional: Unleashing Your Potential and Advancing Your Career
Join us virtually on December 7th from 12:00pm-4:00pm EST for IPAC's New Professionals Event
UVic School of Public Admin - Grad Programs Virtual Info Session!
Join UVic on November 8 for a virtual info session on their School of Public Administration grad programs!
UVic MACD Program– Virtual Info Session!
Join UVic on November 6 for a virtual info session on their MACD program!
Shaping the Future - The City Manager as Pace-Shaper
Join us online or at UVic, Clearihue Building B017 followed by coffee. Free to attend, no registration required.
UVic PhD in Public Administration – Virtual Info Session!
Ready for your next challenge? The School of Public Administration’s PhD in Public Administration is a unique opportunity to undertake cutting-edge research in the broad, interdisciplinary field of public administration.
IPAC Victoria AGM 2023
Join us for the IPAC Victoria Annual General Meeting on October 17th at 5:00pm, where we'll gather to discuss key initiatives and chart the course for the year ahead.
The Art of Writing a Brief in the Public Service: Tips from Those in the Field
Join IPAC Victoria's exclusive event and master the art of crafting impactful briefing notes, ensuring your public service communication is concise, compelling, and influential.
UVic School of Public Admin - Grad Programs Virtual Info Session!
Join the UVic School of Public Administration (SPA) advising team on your lunch hour to learn how our graduate programs will help you take the lead and advance your career in the public or non-profit sectors.
Indigenous Relations Inside and Outside the Public Service - Panel
Discover Indigenous Relations in Action: Insights from Senior Public Servants in BC! A must-attend event for all interested in DRIPA, reconciliation, and the Indigenous perspective within the BC Government.
Virtual Book Launch - Decolonizing Data: Unsettling Conversations About Social Research Methods by Dr. Jacqueline M. Quinless
Join us on Thursday, September 21, 2023, at 3:30 pm for an enlightening virtual book launch event, as Dr. Jacqueline Quinless presents "Decolonizing Data: Unsettling Conversations about Social Research Methods," a critical exploration of Canada's colonial legacy and its impact on Indigenous health and well-being.
Meet & Greet Poetry Night
IPAC Victoria and University of Victoria's School of Public Administration are hosting a Meet N' Greet and Poetry Pub Night on September 7, 2023! Don't miss out on the fun and prizes. Appetizers will be served. See you there!
Current and Future Challenges and Opportunities in Local Governments in BC
Join IPAC Victoria and UVic School of Public Administration on May 31st and June 5th for a critical Local Government conversation. We will be hosting two outstanding panels on our engaging and interactive virtual platform.
Local Government Accountability, Transparency, and Integrity
Join IPAC Victoria and UVic School of Public Administration on May 31st and June 5th for a critical Local Government conversation. We will be hosting two outstanding panels on our engaging and interactive virtual platform.
A Learning Over Lunch Session: Visual Facilitation
The Institute of Public Administration of Canada, Victoria Chapter, is inviting you to join this free webinar session - "A Learning Over Lunch Session: Visual Facilitation" by Susana Guardado.
Wine, Parks, Airports, and More:Policy Success in BC & Canada?
The webinar will engage four leading public-policy practitioners and observers in a dialogue on their examples of policy success at the local, regional, provincial or national level.
IPAC Victoria Meet N' Greet
IPAC Victoria is hosting a Meet N' Greet event on Wednesday, January 25th! Let's celebrate the new year, meet the new board and join the first annual IPAC Victoria Poetry Contest on Robbie Burns Night!
Annual General Meeting, IPAC Victoria
Are you a member of #IPAC (National or Victoria) and interested in serving on the board of IPAC Victoria? There will be an opportunity for nomination from the floor during today's meeting prior to the election. Join us at 12 pm PST!
IPAC Victoria Pub Night Networking Event
IPAC Victoria and the University of Victoria School of Public Admin are hosting a Pub Night on September 23rd at the Sticky Wicket Bar & Restaurant.
Are You Prepared for Career Success? An IPAC Panel for New Professionals
Are you a new professional? Then this event is for you!
This session will discuss the Leadership Journey Model and how to prepare for future management and leadership success by developing the knowledge and skills needed to become successful public managers.
The Federal Budget Making Process: How the Decisions are Made
Join IPAC Victoria on June 1st as Paul Rochon, Former Federal Deputy Minister of Finance, discuss the federal budget making process and how budget decisions are made in the context of the complex fiscal and policy environments.
Wine and Cheese: CAPPA-UVIC-IPAC Meet and Greet
Please join us on Tuesday, May 24th, as IPAC Regional and UVic SPA host an open mic. Showcasing the Government of British Columbia: Innovations, Successes, and Learnings and Why I Love Public Administration
Service BC: Delivering Service Excellence During the Pandemic
Join this exclusive virtual event to meet our great panels, Beverly Dicks, Assistant Deputy Minister, Service BC, and Carol Prest, Executive Director, and Registrar of BC Registries and Online Services, and moderator Dr. Faye Schmidt, a CEO and Senior Consultant with over 30 years of experience advising governments at all levels across Canada and internationally.