Columnist Tony Dean says rules governing public-sector travel expenses, training and procurement have become excessive in reaction to just a few bad apples. ...
Author Archives: Tony Dean
Dean: Four years is a lifetime in opposition, a blink of the eye in government
Columnist Tony Dean says Kathleen Wynne's Liberal government has a clear plan for its activist agenda over the next four years. ...
Dean: Policy challenges force governments to tackle numbers
Columnist Tony Dean describes how Health Links, a program designed to co-ordinate tcare for people with complex health needs, not only brings efficiencies to the system but is beneficial for the patients too. ...
Dean: Yet another big hole to fill in deputy minister ranks
Columnist Tony Dean observes there has been a spate of departures of high-ranking civil servants, through retirements and career advancements, but the OPS is blessed with solid bench strength. ...
Dean: AMAPCEO deal sets new tone in employee relations
Columnist Tony Dean reports that the contract ratified by the government's professional staff is as much about 'building on a dialogue of respect and professionalism,' according to union leader Gary Gannage. ...
Dean: Wallace, Wouters and Pennachetti make it a hat trick
New leaders in public services at Parliament Hill, Queen's Park and Toronto City Hall will usher in an era of change. ...
Dean: Strategic deals signal stronger government role in post-secondary sector
Columnist Tony Dean says strategic deals with Ontario's 45 colleges and Universities signal a stronger government role in the post-secondary sector. ...
Dean: Rejigging DM assignments tougher than it looks
Columnist Tony Dean says the shuffling of deputy ministers is a lot tougher than it looks and was one of the new Cabinet Secretary's most important jobs. ...
Dean: Deputy minister assignments next big step in the transition
Columnist Tony Dean says new deputy minister assignments are the next big step in the transition to the new Liberal majority government's agenda. ...
Dean: It’s important to determine the bang for our bucks
Columnist Tony Dean says it will be prudent for the Wynne government take a hard look at the outcomes we are getting for the billions of dollars being spent every year, particularly with health and social services for pe ...
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