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Digital State at the Leading Edge
The impact of information technology (IT) on government in the last five years has been profound. Using the governments of Canada and Ontario (both recognized as international …
Commissions of Inquiry and Policy Change
Commissions of inquiry are a vital and ubiquitous part of the Canadian policy landscape. Established to answer the tough questions, they have been charged with examining almost …
Health Care, Entitlement, and Citizenship
Access to universal health care in Canada has become a symbol of national identity and, as such, has also become a highly contentious and politically charged question in the field …
Off and Running
One of the most pivotal events in the electoral cycle is the transition of a newly elected political party from opposition to government. The incoming prime minister or premier …
Backrooms and Beyond
Though they serve in many roles and under many titles, no one doubts that political staffs now wield substantial influence in the making of government policy. Backrooms and Beyond …
Networks of Knowledge
The network is the pervasive organizational image of the new millennium. This book examines one particular kind of network - the 'knowledge network' - whose primary mandate is to …
Local Government in a Global World
Local government plays a critical role in the lives of all citizens, from remote towns to capital cities. As the political legitimacy and importance of municipalities grow, …
Top Secret Canada
National security in the interest of preserving the well-being of a country is arguably the first and most important responsibility of any democratic government. Motivated by some …
Policy Analysis in Canada
The growth of what some academics refer to as 'the policy analysis movement' represents an effort to reform certain aspects of government behaviour. The policy analysis movement is …
The Four Lenses of Population Aging
With its implications for health care, the economy, and an assortment of other policy areas, population aging is one of the most pressing issues facing governments and society …
Executive Styles in Canada
Canada's political regime is centred on the existence of a federal system of government within the institutions of Westminster parliamentary democracy. This system places a great …
Deputy Ministers in Canada
Collectively, provincial deputy ministers command the largest assembly of government budgets, employees, and influence in Canada, but despite their importance, they have not been …