The Smartest Cities Put People First
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Say “smart cities” and most people think technology—sensors, networks, data, the Internet of Things. We need to think people. Technology...
Michael Wernick on Canada’s response to COVID-19
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In this episode, Lori Turnbull, deputy editor of CGE, talks with Michael Wernick about Canada’s response to COVID-19 and the...
Into the 2020s – Challenges and Opportunities for Public Sector Leaders
6 min read
Key moments in our history are often recognized later by what came next. It is undoubtedly too early to foresee...
Why governments need to capture data
1 min read
Today on the show, J. Richard Jones talks with Scott Putman, CEO of IT Force about Business Intelligence and the...
Self-care for public servants: how do you think and feel about change?
8 min read
There is a story about an ancient emperor who sent their envoys to seek the ultimate truth. After years of...
A Counting Conundrum: How Many Amendments?
10 min read
When the Senate returned the government’s energy legislation (Bill C-69) to the House of Commons last spring, media attention focused...
How cities can achieve global goals
5 min read
The role of cities is evolving. This is mostly out of necessity. An estimated two-thirds of the world’s population will be living...
Getting Project Management Right
5 min read
The Project Management Institute (PMI) recently had the unique opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes tour of the historic rehabilitation and...
Mitigating the risks of working remotely
1 min read
Due to COVID-19, many of us are forced to work remotely – even if we are ready or not. But...
Accelerating digital citizen services in a safe and secure manner
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As the current situation with COVID-19 unfolds, most services are moving to an online format and are being offered in...