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Friday, February 17, 2023

Robert Shepherd: Critical considerations for the future of the public service

Let’s move away from subjective and sporadic reform efforts to a routine system that generates institutional learning based on ongoing evidence. by Daniel J. Caron,  Evert Lindquist,  Robert P. Shepherd February 14, 2023 In a December 2022 column in Policy Options, “Canada needs a royal commission to fix problems with the federal public... More

Monday, February 6, 2023

Amanda Clarke Mentioned in Globe and Mail Op-Ed

In sea of consulting contract problems, the Conservatives only dream of their whale CAMPBELL CLARK PUBLISHED FEBRUARY 3, 2023 The Conservatives had so much there in front of them. All the opposition did. They were reviewing the growing mountain of government contracts issued to consultants, including $116-million and counting to the high-priced... More

Tuesday, January 31, 2023

Amanda Clarke: The Public Service’s Reliance on Consulting Firms

McKinsey a ‘distraction’ from problem of consulting contracts, researcher tells MPs By Nojoud Al Mallees The Canadian Press Mon., Jan. 30, 2023 OTTAWA - A researcher testifying before a parliamentary committee on the rise in government contracts awarded to McKinsey & Company said the focus on that one consulting firm is a distraction.... More

Wednesday, January 25, 2023

Susan Phillips and Paloma Raggo: ‘Era of uncertainty’: How leaders in Canada’s non-profit sector are preparing for 2023

‘Era of uncertainty’: How leaders in Canada’s non-profit sector are preparing for 2023 Polarization, giving trends, equity, HR issues, reconciliation, the data gap, the climate crisis: we asked leaders in Canada’s non-profit and charitable sector about the challenges and societal shifts they’ll be watching in 2023. Here’s what they had... More

Wednesday, December 7, 2022

PhD Candidate Lisa Halpern and Profs. Susan Phillips and Nathan Grasse Publish in Canadian Public Policy 

PhD candidate Lisa Halpern, Professor Susan Phillips and Associate Professor Nathan Grasse published an article titled “Non-Profit Long-Term Care in Ontario: How Financially Robust is the System?” in a special issue of Canadian Public Policy on Pensions, Retirement, Longevity, and Long-Term Care. Guest Editors’ Introduction “Several... More

Tuesday, November 8, 2022

Susan Phillips Talks to The Philanthropist about Advocacy

The Advocacy Riddle How do we ensure the sector has a significant voice in affecting public policy? New research shines a light on the sector’s advocacy efforts, the related challenges, and the structures needed to make that advocacy both broad-based and nimble. A set of studies by the Max Bell and Muttart foundations, as... More

Wednesday, November 2, 2022

Amanda Clarke Talks to the Globe and Mail

Federal contract outsourcing increased by 24 per cent to $14.6-billion last year BILL CURRY AND MAHIMA SINGH The $14.6-billion figure for federal outsourcing is based on an entry in the public accounts for professional and special services. A research group at Carleton University that has been studying outsourcing trends recently reported a... More

Monday, October 24, 2022

Marc-André Gagnon Talks to Radio Canada about Global Vaccine Distribution

Répartition mondiale des vaccins : la grande injustice TEXTE : BINH AN VU VAN Si les pays sont si pressés de conclure des ententes, c’est qu’il y a une lutte pour obtenir les meilleures places dans la file d’attente pour recevoir les vaccins les premiers. Cette compétition internationale se joue à travers des négociations directes... More

Friday, October 21, 2022

Alexandra Mallett Talks to the Capital Current about Climate Change and the Municipal Election

Change is in the municipal government’s hands Dr. Alexandra Mallett, an associate professor at Carleton University with a focus on sustainable energy and climate policy, emphasized the power municipal governments hold in combating climate change. “The first thing that needs to happen is [a] common vision, and that’s what you can do with your... More

Tuesday, October 18, 2022

Robert Shepherd and Ben Sylvestre Write in Policy Options

A more principled approach to regulation On the heels of a tumultuous few years, governments need to shift to a more holistic approach to regulation and consider all wide-ranging effects. by Robert Shepherd and Ben Sylvestre October 18, 2022 This article is based on a talk held at Carleton University that is part of a series... More

Wednesday, October 12, 2022

Paloma Raggo Talks to CBC about What’s Next for Hockey Canada

With its leadership gone, what's next for Hockey Canada? CEO and entire board stepping down — but there are still challenges ahead Benjamin Shingler · CBC News · Posted: Oct 12, 2022 4:00 AM ET Most of the major sponsors are gone — at least for now. The CEO and entire board of directors are stepping down. And the... More

Tuesday, October 11, 2022

Paloma Raggo Talks to Canadian Press about Hockey Canada

'It's just mind-blowing:' Experts baffled by Hockey Canada's scandal response The Canadian Press Joshua Clipperton and Rosa Saba Experts say Hockey Canada’s “scorched-earth” response to criticism over its mishandling of alleged sexual assaults could sink the sport’s national governing body as we know it today. “The logic of their... More

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