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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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
5.0

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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Premier Chris Minns defended Transport Minister John Graham’s office demanding bureaucrats model the effect of a toll shake-up.

M7 motorway, Lane Cove, Cross City and NorthConnex tunnels in ‘Project Charlotte’ shake-up
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-02-17
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NSW Arts Minister John Graham was approached for comment regarding the festival's programming decisions.

Sydney Writers’ Festival 2026 set to be headlined by Randa Abdel-Fattah after Adelaide Festival controversy
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-02-17
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Transport Minister John Graham’s staff demanded NSW transport bureaucrats model the effect of a toll shake-up on Sydney’s motorways.

Minister under fire over requests criticised as ‘blatantly improper’
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-02-16
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Transport Minister John Graham said the MetroWay would provide a 'city-shaping active transport link'.

Sydney’s next cycling route revealed
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-02-15
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Jo Haylen
Jo Haylen

John Graham, chief executive of CPP Investments, says the fund experienced a volatile quarter amid slowing growth and escalating geopolitical tensions.

CPPIB reports net return of 0.5% in volatile third quarter
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2026-02-13
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John Graham is the Special Minister of State who provided a statement regarding the funding process.

Community soccer clubs received funding after giving to Labor campaigns
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-02-11
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Transport Minister John Graham has refused to say when work will begin on the second half of the new light rail line.

Wentworth Point residents dismayed as project is halved
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-02-11
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NSW Transport Minister John Graham announced on Sunday that the government would also roll out technology allowing officers to test whether e-bikes exceed power limits at the roadside.

Police given power to ‘seize and crush’ illegal e-bikes in government crackdown
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-02-07
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David Driver
David Driver

Special Minister of State John Graham questioned the opposition’s motives regarding the blocking of special ICAC powers.

NSW Liberals side with Greens to block special ICAC powers
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-02-06
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Transport Minister John Graham outlines the government's priorities for future metro extensions.

Metro expansion needed to ease congestion, housing crisis, experts say
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-02-05
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Arts, Music and Nighttime Economy Minister John Graham said the report showed the state’s nightlife hotspots were growing in suburban and regional areas.

Report finds nightlife diversifying beyond inner city drinking culture
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-02-04
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Natalie Ward accused Transport Minister John Graham of 'ignoring community concerns'.

E-bike rider convoy on Sydney Harbour Bridge sparks chaos
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-02-04
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Arts Minister John Graham stated that the heritage listing of the Ultimo site stipulated it was to be used as a museum.

Wran Building torn down despite criticism of $300 million redevelopment
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-02-03
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Transport Minister John Graham said Labor committed to delivering the second stage of the Parramatta light rail line.

Wentworth Point to Olympic Park section delayed due to funding
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-01-29
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NSW Arts minister John Graham acknowledges that Jewish arts and culture lovers have not always felt welcome at cultural events.

How the Adelaide Writers’ Week collapse is affecting Sydney Writers Festival and Melbourne Writers Festival
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-01-24
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Transport Minister John Graham said: 'Bus passengers need protection from heat, sun and rain, which is why we are working with western Sydney councils to identify and install new bus shelters.'

Soviet-era designs inspire calls for upgrades
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-01-24
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