Nova Scotia Governance under Tim Houston’s Supermajority Posted March 11th, 2025
By Lori Turnbull March 10th In a provincial election held on November 26th, 2024, the Progressive Conservatives elected members in…
The Challenges of Strategic Direction and Effective Performance in Canadian Governance Posted March 10th, 2025
Justin Trudeau became leader of the Liberal Party of Canada in 2013 and Canada’s 23rd Prime Minister on November 4th, 2015….
Could Trump-style politicization of the public service happen here? Posted February 18th, 2025
Could Trump-style politicization of the public service happen here? Not likely, based on how Canada’s public service is structured —…
Membership Reforms in Political Parties: Lessons from Canada and the UK Posted February 7th, 2025
By Catherine Waters February 7th, 2025 With the announcement of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s resignation and the start of a…
Ontario’s Early Election Posted February 6th, 2025
By Lori Turnbull February 6th, 2024 Ontario voters will head to the polls on February 27th, 2025, more than a…
Trudeau’s legacy marked by partial reforms, missed opportunities Posted February 6th, 2025
Time will tell whether Justin Trudeau’s Senate reforms will change this country’s governance in an enduring way. Hopefully, future leaders…
Question of Legitimacy in Liberal Democracy: The Trudeau Legacy Posted February 5th, 2025
Justin Trudeau became leader of the Liberal Party of Canada in 2013 and Canada’s 23rd Prime Minister on 4 November…
The Legacy of Murray Sinclair’s Vision of Reconciliation Posted January 7th, 2025
By Catherine Waters Reconciliation between Indigenous Peoples and Canada is a profound and ongoing journey, one based on an honest…
The Public Service Returns to the Office Posted January 7th, 2025
By Karl Salgo In May 2024 the Treasury Board Secretariat called the public service back to the office under a…