The socially networked diplomat
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Even diplomats aren’t immune to the trends spawned by social media. What is interesting about the U.S. eDiplomacy initiative is...
Delivering data we can use
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In the government’s Action Plan for Open Government, Ottawa commits to issuing both a new Directive on Open Government to...
Setting the scene for international public sector development
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When new International Cooperation Minister Julian Fantino launches a CIDA project on democratic governance in a fragile state like South...
Magical moments
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“Do you see me? I’m electrified!” beamed Mark Tewksbury, as Emilie Heymans and Jennifer Abel won bronze in the synchronized...
A ombudsman for pardons?
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“Follow those who seek the truth. Run from those who have found it”: Vaclav Havel
Remembering Stephen R. Covey, 1932-2012
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Covey became famous by articulating enduring principles of behaviour. Looking at the stories in this magazine over the years, it’s...
From effectiveness to greatness: Stephen Covey on public service
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Stephen Covey has profoundly influenced management over the past two decades. His 7 Habits of Highly Effective People was rated...
Jennifer Ellis: Ontario’s disaster recovery leader
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Emergencies happen. In many cases, natural disasters and pandemics are unavoidable. Our preparedness, however, is not always as consistent as...
Road testing a childcare model
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When I began to lead implementation of a new full-day kindergarten program for four and five year olds in Ontario,...
For safety’s sake: An Act worth celebrating
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On October 1, 1979 the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act came into force. Thirty years later we celebrate what...