Here are some ways to revolutionize the federal government for tomorrow’s challenges
The federal government needs to stop hiring generalist policy writers and start hiring experts in their field, and then hire managers and leaders with people and management expertise. That’s how we modernize this government.
Carney ‘buries Caesar’ by admitting his own mistakes
I’m willing to bet Mark Carney’s numbers continue to be solid, and I bet the Canadians paying attention actually give him credit for admitting mistakes and fixing them.
Canadians are offering Carney a lot of rope in these early days
The message seems to be ‘trust me’—and so far, most Canadians are inclined to. Besides, a honeymoon is not the time for awkward questions.
Worried about Bill C-5’s effect on environment, Indigenous Peoples, future generations: letter writer
This is likely too late, but I am writing to urge Senators to support amendments to Bill C-5, the One Canadian Economy Act, in order to protect Indigenous rights and the environment. An amendment would slow down this rushed bill, and return the bill to the House for further debate and review. But the bill […]
A new leader for the public service
Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced that Michael Sabia will be the next Clerk of the Privy Council, effective July 7. Sabia will join Carney and Marc-André Blanchard, who has been tapped to be Carney’s chief of staff, to form the triumvirate that will lead the country during an uncertain time. These leadership appointments reflect Prime […]
The real Mark Carney is about to emerge
The new prime minister needs to come clean with the Canadian public. It is the existential threat of climate change, nuclear weapons, pandemics and forced migrations of peoples that also challenge Canada’s security. Mark Carney must think beyond NATO to be a credible leader.
Happy travels, Canada, and Happy Canada Day
There is a heightened sense of Canadian pride this year and millions of Canadians are showing Americans what they think of Trump’s global trade war with a multi-billion dollar travel ban. Canadians may not wave the flag like our Americans neighbours do, and we will never call ourselves patriots, but we do show our pride in other ways. Happy travels, Canada, and Happy Canada Day.
Canadian cultural diversity is what makes our country great
In this tense global environment, people around the world look to Canada as a country where people have learned to celebrate their differences, not revile them.
Iran’s uranium enrichment: myths, realities, and what Canada should understand
Canadians deserve an informed debate about the potential proliferation dangers of these new reactor designs, especially as the intention is to export them around the world.
Canada’s government and banks are stuck on oil—and this is a problem
Economic success will only succeed if we become an innovation nation, not a petrostate. We have great talent in Canada and many ambitious entrepreneurs with world-class ideas. That is where we should be putting our economic muscle. And this is Carney’s test.
