John Graham

John Graham

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John Graham is the president and chief executive officer of the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB), the largest pension fund manager in Canada, which oversees the investments for the national retirement plan. Under his leadership, CPPIB reported significant growth in assets, reaching $700 billion due to strong investment gains and strategic transactions, including substantial investments in private equity. Graham has emphasized the importance of navigating a challenging global economic landscape while remaining committed to maximizing returns for the fund's more than 22 million contributors and beneficiaries.

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John Graham is the Music and Nighttime Economy Minister responsible for the $150 million nightlife reforms in NSW.

NSW Labor’s Sydney nightlife plan hamstrung by technological, political upheaval. Where do young people party?
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-08-09
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John Graham is the CEO of Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and a co-host of the summit.

The 24 hours that could change Canada’s economic trajectory
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2026-08-08
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Transport Minister John Graham credited Keolis for trying new ways to address the driver shortage but criticized the harsh contracts imposed by the company.

Why overseas recruits are quitting Keolis Downer after months of stress
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-08-05
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John Graham is the Special Minister of State whom Ruddick questioned in parliament.

Jean-Claude Perrottet evidence continues after admitting he paid for Liberal Party memberships to stack branches
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-08-05
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John Graham was censured and ejected from parliament amid a broader stoush with the government over transparency.

Minns government rejects key recommendations from inquiry
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-08-04
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Arts Minister John Graham emphasized the importance of the upgrades for a building that symbolizes modern Australia.

Sydney Opera House’s famous boardwalk to benefit from $120m renovation fund
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-08-03
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Arts Minister John Graham said the contract was first approved in 2021 under the former government.

Inside the $1.7 million contract for new documentary and ongoing budget scrutiny
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-07-30
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John Graham is the NSW Special Minister of State discussing lobbying reforms.

Kellie Sloane’s response to ICAC’s Operation Rosny is puzzling when NSW Liberal Party is struggling
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-07-29
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NSW Night-time Economy Minister John Graham said the ruling demonstrated the intent of the government’s reforms.

Why authorities ruled against sanctioning a local venue despite complaints from neighbours
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-07-28
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John Graham is the Minister for Music and Night-time Economy who is being urged to support further grants for Divine Playhouse.

Queer venue’s closure signals religion’s enduring clout
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-07-24
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Arts Minister John Graham emphasized the importance of the Treasury review for the Powerhouse Parramatta's operating model.

NSW Treasury reviews operating budget as costs exceed $70 million ahead of grand opening
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-07-24
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Arts Minister John Graham attended the opening event of the Divine Playhouse.

Kent Street art space, nightclub sparks protests from fundamentalist Christian groups
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-07-15
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Transport Minister John Graham emphasized the importance of valuing bus drivers and retaining them for the long term.

State to pay private bus companies $200m for driver wage rises
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-07-11
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Transport Minister John Graham said he had been 'very open' about the challenges to the timeline for delivering the project.

Delay to Sydney metro build forces ‘pause’ in production of new airport trains
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-06-29
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Natalie Ward
Natalie Ward

Transport Minister John Graham has described the current situation as a 'regulatory vacuum'.

E-bikes set to extend into Cronulla, Chatswood, Mosman and Paramatta as complaints surge
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-06-24
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John Graham described the AI-generated image as being in poor taste and emphasized the importance of safe political debate.

‘Violent’ image targeting Sydney MP sparks fear of state election attack ads
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-06-24
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Transport Minister John Graham sidestepped questions about the plans outlined in the confidential documents.

Why costs are rising for M2, M7 and other motorways despite government review
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-06-20
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Transport Minister John Graham said the government was rolling out 1700 electric buses and converting depots in a 'methodical way, informed by lessons learnt'.

Why depot upgrade delays are forcing new vehicles into storage
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-06-02
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Natalie Ward
Natalie Ward

Transport Minister John Graham said there had been significant challenges to the project’s delivery, including delays to getting power supply on in multiple locations as the project progressed.

Multibillion-dollar rail project risks being delayed until 2028
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-05-31
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Transport Minister John Graham said on Sunday that it was always headline first, substance a long last.

Of the $190m spent on Circular Quay revamp, $15m has been paid out for “site investigations”
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-05-31
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Music and Night-time Economy Minister John Graham said the centralised approach of 'pouring everyone into Kings Cross' didn’t work.

Eastwood night-life gets a boost as official ‘special entertainment precinct’
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-05-30
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John Graham is the Minister for Music and the Night-time Economy who discusses the impact of the closure on live music venues.

Why Mary’s Underground is closing and what it means for the city’s nightlife
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-05-29
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Transport Minister John Graham said the new technology meant the chance of inspections missing a thin wire was now much smaller.

How Sydney Trains plans to stop the meltdowns
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-03-04
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Matt Longland
Matt Longland

John Graham is one of the professional graphic artists participating in the international graphics symposium at the Rotko Museum.

Pulcējot Latvijas un ārvalstu māksliniekus, Rotko muzejā Daugavpilī sākas starptautisks grafikas simpozijs / Diena
Diena·LatviaLatvia· 2026-02-23
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NSW Arts Minister John Graham will fend off a Florida-like wave of attempted book bans and culture wars with new legislation to protect the right of the state’s 361 public libraries.

US-style book bans in Australia? NSW government wants a new law to stop that
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-02-23
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John Graham is the Arts Minister who responded to Chris Rath's comments about Mardi Gras funding.

Fight for the future as parade approaches its 48th year
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-02-21
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Music and Night-time Economy Minister John Graham said he hoped all the parties could reach a solution to the matters that balanced 'safety, vibrancy and cost to the business'.

Outcry over police plan to crack down on The Marlborough Hotel on King Street, Newtown
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-02-21
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John Graham is the Arts Minister of NSW who has tried to maintain a distance between curation and funding amidst the controversy.

Australian writers festivals face uncertain future after backlash and wavering sponsors
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-02-20
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Transport Minister John Graham said he wanted time to decide exactly what the age limit for e-bike riders should be.

Twelve or 16? Extent of age limit for e-bike riders under scrutiny
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-02-20
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