The “Hackathon” As an Instrument in Policy Design
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There is already a surging literature on the application of design thinking (DT) to government services. Ressler and others have......
The Burden of Proof: Accountability
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“The secret to happiness is to put the burden of proof on unhappiness.” Robert Brault When public administration students insist......
The Phoenix Debacle & The Politics of Digital Decline
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In 2001, the OECD published The Hidden Threat to E-Government. The first line summarized the essence of that threat: “Most......
Reinvigorating Cabinet Committees
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At the end of August, when most Canadians were enjoying their summer vacations, Prime Minister Trudeau made a number of......
The Interview – Dan Couture Deputy Assistant Commissioner for Canada Revenue Agency’s Human Resources Branch
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On HR and Working/Leading in the public service Dan Couture has been Deputy Assistant Commissioner for Canada Revenue Agency’s Human......
The Dashboard: Alcohol and Health
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With all the drinking over the warm summer, CGE’s Dashboard takes a look at the impact of alcohol on Canadians......