What If?
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“Every organisation needs one core competence: innovation.” – Peter Drucker What if the public service promoted a culture where public...
The value of a science forum
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Last December, Health Canada held its 12th annual Science Forum. This event showcases the work of the department’s scientists and...
Hacking the CODE and Breaking Records
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CODE – the Canadian Open Data Experience Hackathon – took place February 28th to March 2nd with developers from across...
E-Voting: Is it time?
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Given upcoming municipal elections in some provinces and the current debate around the new Federal Elections Act, it might be...
The business case for resilience
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When it comes to catastrophic manmade or weather-related events, it might be time to retire the old expressions “once in...
Communicating science
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Canada is seen around the world as a leader in science and innovation. It is no exaggeration to say that...
Cultivating talent: How data can help governments build the economy
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It may not always seem so, but government and business go hand in hand. This is especially true when it...
A notable absence in the digital debate
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Canada has recently witnessed several important debates concerning the Internet’s widening impact on government and society at large. Yet with...
Where should the buck stop?
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American President Harry S. Truman famously had a sign on his desk in the oval office, with four simple words:...