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
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...
Lynch’s legacy: Public sector reform
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The transition from one CEO to another is an important event in the history of a company. So too, the...
The Clerk’s campaign for cultural change
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On March 31, the Clerk of the Privy Council Office submitted his most recent annual report to the Prime Minister...
Public service reform Down Under
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While the Canadian approach has been piecemeal and incremental, some countries have initiated government-wide reform efforts that are designed to...
Australia’s blueprint for public sector reform
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As promised, the advisory group on the future of the Australian Public Service (APS) delivered its report to Prime Minister...
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...