Kathryn May

1 month ago | policyoptions.irpp.org | Kathryn May

Sign up for A Stronger Canada for The Trump Era for our latest policy recommendations on Canada‚Äôs next steps. OTTAWA ‚Äď Canada‚Äôs public service has never been bigger. And the calls to shrink it have never been louder. But how and when does the next government cut public-service spending with a U.S. president who keeps shifting the goalposts of his economic warfare against Canada?

2 months ago | policyoptions.irpp.org | Kathryn May

OTTAWA – Donald Trump’s chaotic presidency and trade war with Canada are triggering a policy shift not seen in decades – one that will spill over into the public service, which many fear isn’t equipped to handle it without major reform. Trump’s trade shocks have dampened Quebec sovereignty, ignited a wave of national unity and now business and political leaders are racing to recalibrate Canada’s relationship with an increasingly combative and isolationist Trump administration.

Jan 17, 2025 | ottawacitizen.com | Kathryn May

Skip to ContentAdvertisement 1Michael Wernick, the former clerk of the Privy Council, argues that many of the structures of government are no longer fit for purpose. Author of the article:  •  Policy Options  •  You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account.

Jan 17, 2025 | msn.com | Kathryn May

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Jan 17, 2025 | policyoptions.irpp.org | Kathryn May

OTTAWA ‚Äď A former top bureaucrat is calling for a major structural overhaul of the federal government targeting outdated departments, bloated management, and urging reforms in key central agencies like the Privy Council Office and Treasury Board.¬† Michael Wernick, former clerk of the Privy Council and now Jarislowsky Chair in Public Management at University of Ottawa, offers bold recommendations in the Resetting the Public Service series, published by the Canadian Public Administration...