Partner Blog: Public Affairs Association of Canada

The OLIP interns had the pleasure of meeting with Elliott Silverstein from our partner, Public Affairs Association of Canada (PAAC) which is a national, not-for-profit organization founded in 1984. Their primary objective is to help public affairs professionals succeed in their work by providing them with forums for professional development, the exchange of new ideas and networking. PAAC’s growing membership represents a cross-section of the many disciplines involved in public affairs including policy development, government relations, lobbying, communications, opinion research and public relations.  

The events they offer range from full professional development conferences to tools and techniques sessions and high-profile speakers. They also publish a comprehensive newsletter featuring the latest PAAC and industry news, as well as online job postings from across the country.  

During the meeting, we discussed trends in technology and political climate that are affecting public affairs professionals. We also learned more about how PAAC is actively investing in upskilling its members to be ready for an ever-changing industry. 

Thank you to Elliott and PAAC for your ongoing support of OLIP, we couldn’t do it without you!