Treasury Board President Peter Bethlenfalvy laid the groundwork for the government's approach to labour relations in a speech earlier this month. It could have significant implications, writes columnist Omar Khan. ...
Author Archives: Omar Khan
Khan: Ford’s messing with the Charter could be just what Liberals need
Columnist Omar Khan says the decision to invoke the notwithstanding clause has given Liberals, provincially and federally, a badly needed emotional trigger. ...
Khan: Four pieces of wisdom for incoming political staff
Hundreds of new political staffers will take to Queen's Park with a new government, and columnist Omar Khan shares his advice on how to make the most of the opportunity. ...
Khan: Arnold Chan was a gentleman who left us too soon
Columnist Omar Khan recalls advice that the MP and former Queen's Park staffer gave him years ago that has served him well in life ever since. ...
Khan: The art of appealing to the political brain
Ontario's political parties are honing in on the emotional triggers of swing voters and party stalwarts, writes columnist Omar Khan. ...
Khan: Don’t allow our quest for transparency to hinder good governance
Columnist Omar Khan takes issue with too much transparency when it comes to communications between political staff and cabinet ministers. ...
Khan: Fasten your seatbelts, it’s election season
Columnist Omar Khan observes that recent polling suggests the electorate appears to be in flux and stakeholders need to plan for any of the three major parties having a realistic chance of forming government next June. ...
Khan: Political staff and civil servants — the yin and yang of effective government
Columnist Omar Khan says politicians have to respect their civil servants if they want to get anything done. ...
Khan: Making the perfect sausage – understanding Ontario’s budget-making process
Columnist Omar Khan breaks down how Ontario's budget gets made. ...
Khan: In leadership campaigns, relationships matter
Columnist Omar Khan explains the importance of not putting too much stake in the showbiz side of leadership races. ...
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