Skip to Main Content
Institute on Governance
GOVERNANCE KNOWLEDGE HUB

Latest in Governance

Here are some links to matters of governance making headlines today:

A man with dark hair and a beard is speaking, looking serious. He is surrounded by blurred figures and a bright light, possibly from a camera or phone, partially visible in the foreground. placeholder

The One Canadian Economy Act: a new governance framework Posted August 6th, 2025

By Lori Turnbull, Senior Advisor Published in the Hill Times on July 28, 2025 Governance is about relationships as much as it is…

Four hands of diverse skin tones grip each other’s wrists in a square formation, symbolizing unity and teamwork, against a light background. placeholder

Human Rights in Canada: A Fragile Shield in a Shifting World Posted July 9th, 2025

By Catherine Waters, Director, Learning Design and Evaluation July 9, 2025 In 2024, the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR)…

A historic stone building with Gothic Revival architecture and a tall clock tower under a partly cloudy sky. placeholder

An Introduction to Canadian Federalism Posted July 9th, 2025

By Lori Turnbull, Senior Advisor July 9, 2025 Federalism, or multi-order governance, is a defining feature of Canadian politics and…

A man in a light shirt stands indoors, looking down thoughtfully while adjusting his glasses. He appears pensive, with one arm folded and the other hand touching his glasses. The background is softly lit. placeholder

Making Space to Reset: Building Real Resilience in Public Service Posted July 9th, 2025

Dr. Aditi Nerurkar’s Grounded Approach to Stress and Burnout at the APEX Leadership Summit By Sharon Ayele July 8, 2025…

A person wearing a gray sweater writes with a red pen in an open notebook on a desk, with a blurred mug and other objects in the background. placeholder

Telling Good Stories About Science Posted July 9th, 2025

By Rhonda Moore July 8, 2025 On 13 June, 2025 the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council announced the winners…

A tall stone clock tower with a green pointed roof and a Canadian flag on top, set against a clear sky. placeholder

Two-Tiered Cabinet – A Novelty or a Shell Game? Posted June 4th, 2025

By Karl Salgo, Associate and Executive Advisor June 4, 2025 Plenty of ink has already been spilled on the subject…

Two people shaking hands against a plain background. One person is wearing a blue suit with a blue and white checkered shirt, and the other person is in a short-sleeved shirt with a bare arm visible. placeholder

How useful are the lessons of The Art of the Deal to public governance and public goals? Posted June 4th, 2025

By Catherine Waters, Director, Learning Design and Evaluation June 4, 2025 In The Art of the Deal, published in 1987,…

An ornate golden throne with red velvet upholstery sits on a dark wooden floor, featuring intricate carvings, lion heads on the armrests, and a decorative crest on the tall backrest against a dark background. placeholder

Ceremony and Strategy: Decoding the 2025 Throne Speech Posted June 4th, 2025

Karl Salgo, Rhonda Moore, and David Murchison June 4, 2025 “The True North is indeed strong and free,” concluded His…

A large parliamentary chamber with rows of green seats, several people standing and talking, and others seated; screens displaying information are visible, and a flag is at the front of the room. placeholder

Parliament is back: will it be like the last one? Posted June 3rd, 2025

By Lori Turnbull, Senior Advisor Published in the Hill Times on May 26, 2025 The changes on the front benches…

Two men in suits sit at a conference table, smiling during a meeting. There are microphones, notepads, and documents on the table. Wood-paneled walls and two crests are visible in the background. placeholder

Salgo: Is the federal government treating its term workers fairly? Posted May 26th, 2025

By Karl Salgo, Associate and Executive Advisor Published on May 20, 2025 in the Ottawa Citizen. The public service may…

Load more