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IPAC Saskatchewan IPAC Saskatchewan brings together public service professionals for networking and knowledge sharing to enhance public excellence.

IPAC Saskatchewan promotes and celebrates good practices and innovations in the public sector and membership is open to public servants in the provincial, municipal, federal and regional governments; students and professors of administration; and private sector partners of government.

One more award recipient to celebrate,and only one day left to RSVP!IPAC Saskatchewan is pleased to announce that Muhamm...
10/05/2026

One more award recipient to celebrate,and only one day left to RSVP!

IPAC Saskatchewan is pleased to announce that Muhammad Khan is the recipient of the 2026 Academic Award.

Muhammad joins the distinguished recipients who will be recognized at the 2026 Lieutenant Governor’s Awards:

🏅 Garnet Garven — Lieutenant Governor’s Gold Medal Award
🌟 Justin Pearce — Promising New Professional Award
📚 Angèle Poirier — Doug Stevens Scholarship
🎓 Muhammad Khan — Academic Award

Join us as we celebrate their achievements and contributions to Saskatchewan’s public administration community.

📅 Tuesday, October 13, 2026
⏰ 5:00–7:30 p.m. CST
📍 Government House, Regina

The awards will be presented by Her Honour, the Honourable Bernadette McIntyre, Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan. The ceremony will be followed by a reception, offering guests an opportunity to congratulate the recipients and connect with members of the public administration community.

⏳ Registration closes tomorrow, Tuesday, October 6.

Do not miss the opportunity to be part of this special evening. Reserve your place today:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeHfZ5GNGKGNhcw_rIgJEHDk4hq8UO3e3WvFltGJyacWIyEnA/viewform?pli=1&authuser=0

Please join us in congratulating Muhammad and all this year’s recipients. We look forward to celebrating with you!

Collaboration is not a “nice to do”, it is a “need to do.”One week ago, public-service leaders from Saskatchewan and Alb...
10/01/2026

Collaboration is not a “nice to do”, it is a “need to do.”

One week ago, public-service leaders from Saskatchewan and Alberta came together for Shared Challenges, Shared Solutions: A Fireside Chat on Interprovincial Collaboration.

The conversation reinforced an important truth: governments may operate within different jurisdictions, but many of the challenges they face do not respect provincial boundaries. From immigration and labour mobility to energy, workforce development and drug procurement, meaningful progress often depends on our ability to combine strengths, align interests and act together.

Here are few key insights we want to share with you:

1️⃣ Be purposeful. Effective collaboration begins with a clear objective. Rather than pursuing a long list of possibilities, identify the areas where values align and the potential for success is greatest.

2️⃣ Understand the interests around the table. Ask: What matters to us? What matters to our partners? Where do our interests align, differ or remain neutral? Common ground becomes clearer when those questions are addressed openly.

3️⃣ Invest in relationships. Personal relationships, trust and a demonstrated willingness to collaborate can often move complex work forward.

Thank you to our panellists- Drew Wilby, Ashley Metz, Shannon Marchand and Lisa Sadownik, as well as our moderator- Kathry Andrews.

To everyone who attended, asked questions and contributed to this timely conversatio, we appreciate you as well. We also thank IPAC Alberta Regional Group for joining us in bringing this important discussion together.

Let's hear from you, what insight stayed with you? Share your key takeaway, “aha” moment or learning from the event in the comments, and tag IPAC Saskatchewan or IPAC Alberta.

Because the challenges may be shared, but so too are the strengths, ideas and relationships that can help us solve them.

Announcing two more awardees ahead of our Lieutenant Governor Award ceremony. Join us in celebrating:- Justin Pearce, wi...
09/30/2026

Announcing two more awardees ahead of our Lieutenant Governor Award ceremony. Join us in celebrating:

- Justin Pearce, winner of the IPAC Saskatchewan Promising New Professional Award 2026, and

- Angèle Poirier, Doug Stevens Scholarship 2025.

Save your spot and join us as we honour these awardees, including Garnet Garven, recipient of the 2026 Lieutenant Governor’s Gold Medal Award.

Her Honour, the Honourable Bernadette McIntyre, Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan, will present the award.

📅 Tuesday, October 13, 2026
🕔 5:00–7:30 p.m. CST
📍 Government House, 4607 Dewdney Avenue, Regina

Please RSVP by Tuesday, October 6th here- https://lnkd.in/gVF9F2Qx

Join IPAC Saskatchewan as we honour Garnet Garven , recipient of the 2026 Lieutenant Governor’s Gold Medal Award. Her Ho...
09/25/2026

Join IPAC Saskatchewan as we honour Garnet Garven , recipient of the 2026 Lieutenant Governor’s Gold Medal Award.

Her Honour, the Honourable Bernadette McIntyre, Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan, will present the award.

We will also celebrate recipients of the Promising New Professional Award, Academic Award and Doug Stevens Scholarship. Watch for the recipient announcements!

📅 Tuesday, October 13, 2026
🕔 5:00–7:30 p.m. CST
📍 Government House, 4607 Dewdney Avenue, Regina

Please RSVP by Tuesday, October 6. Save your spot-https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeHfZ5GNGKGNhcw_rIgJEHDk4hq8UO3e3WvFltGJyacWIyEnA/viewform

Only three days to go! Have you saved your spot yet?What becomes possible when provincial leaders come together to excha...
09/21/2026

Only three days to go! Have you saved your spot yet?

What becomes possible when provincial leaders come together to exchange ideas, confront shared challenges and learn from one another?

Join the IPAC Saskatchewan and IPAC Alberta Regional Groups for Shared Challenges, Shared Solutions: A Fireside Chat on Interprovincial Collaboration.

Do not miss this opportunity to hear candid insights from senior public-service leaders and discover how working across provincial boundaries can turn shared challenges into stronger solutions.

- Drew Wilby, Deputy Minister, Government Relations — Saskatchewan
- Ashley Metz, Deputy Minister, Executive Council — Saskatchewan
- Shannon Marchand, Deputy Minister, Advanced Education — Alberta
- Lisa Sadownik, Deputy Minister, Children and Family Services — Alberta

🗓 Thursday, September 24, 2026
⏰ 12:00–1:30 p.m. CST
📍 Virtual

Registration is free for IPAC members. Non-member registration is $12, including Eventbrite fees.

Current members should check their email for the promotional code. If you have not received it, please contact [email protected].

Secure your seat today:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/interprovincial-collaboration-tickets-1998559231461

One week to go!On Thursday, September 24, join the IPAC Saskatchewan and IPAC Alberta Regional Groups for Shared Challen...
09/17/2026

One week to go!

On Thursday, September 24, join the IPAC Saskatchewan and IPAC Alberta Regional Groups for Shared Challenges, Shared Solutions: A Fireside Chat on Interprovincial Collaboration.

Hear directly from four deputy ministers as they discuss shared provincial challenges, cross-jurisdictional learning and opportunities to strengthen collaboration across governments:

- Drew Wilby, Deputy Minister, Government Relations — Saskatchewan
- Ashley Metz, Deputy Minister, Executive Council — Saskatchewan
- Shannon Marchand, Deputy Minister, Advanced Education — Alberta
- Lisa Sadownik, Deputy Minister, Children and Family Services — Alberta

🗓Thursday, September 24, 2026
⏰12:00–1:30 p.m. CST
📍Virtual

Registration is free for IPAC members. Non-member registration is $12 including Eventbrite fees.

Current members should check their email for the promotional code. If you have not received it, please contact [email protected].

Register today:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/interprovincial-collaboration-tickets-1998559231461

Join us as we explore how provinces can learn from one another and turn shared challenges into shared solutions.

There is still time to register for Shared Challenges, Shared Solutions: A Fireside Chat on Interprovincial Collaboratio...
09/09/2026

There is still time to register for Shared Challenges, Shared Solutions: A Fireside Chat on Interprovincial Collaboration, presented by the IPAC Saskatchewan and IPAC Alberta Regional Groups.

Hear directly from four deputy ministers as they share insights on common provincial priorities, cross-jurisdictional learning and opportunities to work beyond organizational and geographic boundaries:

• Drew Wilby, Deputy Minister, Government Relations - Saskatchewan
• Ashley Metz, Deputy Minister, Executive Council -Saskatchewan
• Shannon Marchand, Deputy Minister, Advanced Education - Alberta
• David James Deputy Minister, Affordability and Utilities- Alberta

📅 Thursday, September 24, 2026
⏳ 12:00–1:30 p.m. CST
📍 Virtual

Registration is free for IPAC members and $12 (platform fees included) for non-members.

Current members should check their email for the promotional code. If you have not received it, please contact [email protected].

Register today:https://lnkd.in/gw_JDVcG

Join us for a practical and engaging conversation about turning shared challenges into shared solutions.

What can provinces learn from one another, and how can collaboration lead to better public-sector solutions?There is sti...
09/07/2026

What can provinces learn from one another, and how can collaboration lead to better public-sector solutions?

There is still time to register for Shared Challenges, Shared Solutions: A Fireside Chat on Interprovincial Collaboration, presented by the IPAC Saskatchewan and IPAC Alberta Regional Groups.

Hear directly from four deputy ministers as they share insights on common provincial priorities, cross-jurisdictional learning and opportunities to work beyond organizational and geographic boundaries:

• Drew Wilby, Deputy Minister, Government Relations - Saskatchewan
• Ashley Metz, Deputy Minister, Executive Council -Saskatchewan
• Shannon Marchand, Deputy Minister, Advanced Education - Alberta
• David James Deputy Minister, Affordability and Utilities- Alberta

📅 Thursday, September 24, 2026
⏳ 12:00–1:30 p.m. CST
📍 Virtual

Registration is free for IPAC members and $10 for non-members.

Current members should check their email for the promotional code. If you have not received it, please contact [email protected].
Register today:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/interprovincial-collaboration-tickets-1998559231461

Join us for a practical and engaging conversation about turning shared challenges into shared solutions.

Shared challenges require shared solutions. And that is why this collaboration exists.Join the IPAC Saskatchewan and IPA...
08/28/2026

Shared challenges require shared solutions. And that is why this collaboration exists.

Join the IPAC Saskatchewan and IPAC Alberta Regional Groups for:

'Shared Challenges, Shared Solutions': A Fireside Chat on Interprovincial Collaboration.

This virtual conversation will bring together senior public-service leaders from Saskatchewan and Alberta to discuss common provincial challenges, opportunities for collaboration and practical lessons that can strengthen public administration across jurisdictions.

Featured speakers:
• Drew Wilby Deputy Minister, Government Relations -Saskatchewan
• Ashley Metz, Deputy Minister, Executive Council -Saskatchewan
• Shannon Marchand, Deputy Minister, Advanced Education -Alberta
• David James Deputy Minister, Affordability and Utilities- Alberta

📅 Thursday, September 24, 2026
⏳ 12:00–1:30 p.m.
📍 Virtual via Zoom/Microsoft Teams

Registration is free for IPAC members and $10 for non-members. Members will receive a promotional code by email.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/interprovincial-collaboration-tickets-1998559231461

Join us for a thoughtful exchange on how provinces can learn from one another, work across boundaries and turn shared challenges into shared solutions.

Be sure to share with friends and colleagues.

Over the past several days, we have introduced the newest members of the IPAC Saskatchewan Board and shared the experien...
08/26/2026

Over the past several days, we have introduced the newest members of the IPAC Saskatchewan Board and shared the experience, perspectives and interests they bring to our organization.

We are grateful to every member of the Board for volunteering their time and leadership in support of Saskatchewan’s public administration community.

Meet the full Board here:

https://www.ipac.ca/Saskatchewan/Saskatchewan/About_Us/Meet_the_Board.aspx?hkey=0315f791-8421-41f1-8cf5-01a966d4347c

As we begin a new year, we look forward to creating more opportunities for public-sector professionals to learn, connect and exchange ideas.

Coming this fall:
• September- 'Shared Challenges, Shared Solutions': A Fireside Chat on Interprovincial Collaboration, a virtual event presented jointly by the IPAC Saskatchewan and Alberta Regional Groups.

• October- The Lieutenant Governor’s Awards, recognizing excellence and emerging leadership in public administration.

More event information and registration details will be shared soon.

Not yet an IPAC member, or is your membership due for renewal? Join or renew to stay connected to upcoming programs, professional-development opportunities and the broader public administration community:

https://www.ipac.ca/Public/Membership/Joins/1_Join_Wizard.aspx

We look forward to an engaging year ahead!

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