Michael Wernick on the ‘wicked problems’ and hard conversations en route to public service reform

You can’t fix a problem if you aren’t willing to talk about it. That’s why the former clerk of the Privy Council is speaking and writing about some of the taboo conversations that should be had about improving the federal public service.
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Terry Fox Humanitarian Award representatives to host Parliamentarians and Hill staffers

Plus, former Canadian ambassador for disarmament Paul Meyer to discuss nuclear threats, and long-time Bloomberg bureau chief Theo Argitis joins Compass Rose.
Mendicino to take part in talk about journalists and online hate with Ifill, Patel, and Syed, Dec. 1

MONDAY, NOV. 28 House Sitting—The House is sitting Nov. 28-Dec. 16 every weekday and will adjourn on Friday, Dec. 16. The House is scheduled to sit 26 weeks in 2023. It will resume sitting Monday, Jan. 30, 2023, and will sit for three straight weeks (Jan. 30-Feb. 17). It will break on Friday, Feb. 17, […]
de Adder’s Take: 11-28-2022

Minister Duclos down a deputy chief of staff, up a press secretary

Plus, National Defence Minister Anita Anand has hired Samriddha Chaudhury as a new communications adviser for her office.
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A not-so-solemn goodbye to Solomon: politicos flock to farewell shindig at Métropolitain

The evening was a who’s who of both the journalism and political world, featuring a guest list from on-camera and radio talent, to producers, cameramen, and a makeup artist.
Politics This Morning: Air execs land in Ottawa

Plus, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland takes her turn before the Rouleau Commission.
Hill Times contributor Cardozo one of three new Senators named

Plus, former Quebec senator Jean Lapointe has died and Green Party members have elected MP Elizabeth May and Jonathan Pedneault as co-leaders.