Steps to an AI Strategy for the Federal Public Service
The federal government just released its report of public consultations into the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) within the public...
Canada Versus the World: Comparing our public administration in a new global index
How does Canada’s public service compare to the rest of the world? Not badly, according to a new global scorecard....
Building trust, boosting efficiency through digital engagement
Canada’s recent 47th place ranking on the 2024 United Nations’ E-Government Development Index (EGDI) is a wake-up call for our...
Arctic Wolf to Acquire BlackBerry’s Cylance, Enhancing Its Security Platform
In a strategic move to bolster its cybersecurity offerings, Arctic Wolf and BlackBerry Limited have announced a definitive agreement for...
National Security Governance – Dissecting a Very Public Mandate Letter
Public governance in national security took a step forward in Canada. On Monday, November 25th, the prime minister released the...
David McLaughlin: A made-at-home climate plan for Pierre Poilievre’s Conservatives
Canada has a major economic opportunity in the global low-carbon economy, if it gets its climate and energy policies right....
Bridging the Gap: Leading Technology Reinvention in the Public Service
Today’s Deputy Minister is the public service equivalent to a corporate CEO—and crucial to driving needed digital advancements in government...
Boosting Alberta’s Aerospace and Aviation Future: Federal Investments Take Flight
The aerospace and aviation sector in Alberta is on a path to significant growth, thanks to new federal investments aimed...
Book Review, “Speaking Truth to Canadians About Their Public Service,” by Professor Donald J. Savoie, McGill-Queen’s University Press, 2024
“If accountability cannot be fixed, government operations cannot be fixed.” Savoie, p. 246 This is the theme of Savoie’s latest...
Canada’s COVID-19 Response: Urgent Call for a Comprehensive ‘Lessons Learned’ Inquiry
Not one Canadian government has held a truly comprehensive ‘lessons learned’ inquiry into how it handled the COVID-19 pandemic. A...