Opinion – Canadian Government Executive

Is government doomed to repeat mistakes, or can it stop losing its mind?

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Can government remember? Is it condemned to repeat mistakes? Or does it remember too much and so sees too many…...

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Governing Digitally: F.A.S.T. Tracking Federalism

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In 2011, the World Economic Forum presented its vision of a future government creating public value as F-A-S-T: flatter, agile,…...

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Creating a Real Dialogue with Citizens: A Vision of “Day-to-Day” Democracy

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Written by Benjamin Selinger and Gabriel Flores A real challenge for Canada is that citizens, especially those who are a…...

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Bring data, not ideology

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There’s more on our blog

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We've added a blog. It does not replace the engaging op-ed writers and columnists who contribute to our magazine and website; it enhances the debate with more voices, many of them new professionals.

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A Perfect Storm: Trust and capability in Canadian fighter procurement

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In the near future, the RCAF will release the recommendations of the commission established to revisit Canada’s Next Generation Fighter project. It is impossible to say with certainty what the findings of this will be, although it will not be surprising if the F-35 remains the preferred option for the air force.

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Cyprus: between a rock and a hard place

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Most attention in Canada is focused on today’s federal budget. But think of Cyprus, caught between striking a deal with the International Monetary Fund or a bail-out by the Russians. Neither is a savory option.

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How can we start asking the right questions?

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The February 5th Public Sector Quality Fair suggests that different ways of thinking are needed to innovate, but how can the public service change its thinking on entrenched problems?

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