The generous public servant
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Robert Fonberg, Deputy Minister of Defence, was launching the Government of Canada Workplace Charitable Campaign for 2010 when he said...
Questioning the experts
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Yet another MP – Nancy Duncan – is attacking the credibility of scientists and experts. “It” refers to the Joint...
Conversation required: The public service and its future role
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On March 22, Federal Budget Day, the Harper government authorized the release of three reports that directly touch on the...
Connecting with a future workforce
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In November, Canadians came face to face with the reality of life in some of northern Ontario's most isolated communities.
Fair Pay
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CGE Vol.13 No.8 October 2007 A few weeks ago, the federal government quietly released an extraordinary study. With 800 pages, 77 recommendations, and
Action plan for crisis management
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With the hotly contested Canadian and American elections behind us, the nation's attention turns to finding appropriate public policy responses...
John Carson, a legacy
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As the Public Service Commission of Canada celebrates its 100th anniversary as an independent, arms length organization devoted to preserving...
Inspired R&D leadership required
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CGE Vol.13 No.7 September 2007 As politicians and public servants return from their holidays, and as citizens redirect their atten
Setting boundaries for political advisors
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One of the most important developments in public administration and governance over the past 30 years has been the ascendancy...
The one-stop shared services shop
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Quote of the week “…we must simplify and standardise back office services and functions.” — UK Cabinet Office Editor’s Corner...