Columnist Tony Dean says the Ontario Public Service's Pride Network is something to be proud about. ...
Author Archives: Tony Dean
Dean: Former bankers are in vogue as special advisers
Columnist Tony Dean observes the appointment of Ed Clark to advise the government on economic matters follows a similar move involving Don Drummond a few years ago, as well as that of David Dodge in Alberta. ...
Dean: And then there are the government’s negotiations with OPSEU ….
Columnist Tony Dean writes that new contract talks between the Liberal government and OPEU, its largest union, are limping along behind the scenes, pushed out of the headlines by the dispute with the teachers' unions. ...
Dean: Wynne’s first year featured some successes on policy initiatives
Columnist Tony Dean says Premier Kathleen Wynne pursued an ambitious public policy agenda in her first year and she was not without her successes. ...
Dean: Patrick Brown – pragmatist, but not a pretender
Columnist Tony Dean observes that, in a recent TV interview, the new PC Leader sees himself as a true contender for the premier's job, while he refused to be drawn into messy issues, namely teacher strikes. ...
Dean: The privilege and responsibility of oversight officers should be exercised with care and discretion
Columnist Tony Dean writes about the growing boldness of the provincial ombudsman and auditor general. ...
Dean: The unfolding drama of education negotiations in Ontario
Columnist Tony Dean says the drama of school board negotiations is gripping for observers of public sector collective bargaining but it’s not a lot of fun for those involved. ...
Dean: Shift from hospitals to home, community care: A case study in reforming public services
Columnist Tony Dean says sector would benefit from a broader human resources strategy examining needs, required skills, recruitment, retention and compensation ...
Dean: Mr. Brown goes to Queen’s Park – as do teachers
Columnist Tony Dean says the stridently conservative posture of the new PC leader ought to play well with the NDP and unions looking for a clear-cut enemy to butt heads with - starting with striking teachers. ...
Dean: Toronto’s new city manager is primed to face the ins and outs of municipal politics
Columnist Tony Dean says Peter Wallace, Toronto's new city manager, is well-prepared given his experience in the provincial sector to face the challenges of municipal government. ...
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