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. ...
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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. ...
Wynne’s infrastructure plea focuses debate on ways to grow the economy
Premier's call for infrastructure funding boost from Ottawa reflects different ways the two governments look at and approach the economy. ...
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 ...
Duncan: Next 18 months will require tough moves, but don’t underestimate Wynne
Former Ontario Finance Minister Dwight Duncan says next 10 months will be tough ones for the ruling Liberals, but don't underestimate Wynne in her deficit-fighting plan. ...
Purchase: Summertime and the workload isn’t easy
Columnist Bryne Purchase observes how the adjournment means a lot of policy deliberations in the public service as the government heads into what promises to be an exciting and busy fall sitting. ...
Dean: Orsini rolls up his sleeves for some heavy lifting ahead
Columnist Tony Dean observes that Ontario's new cabinet secretary - the de facto chief executive of one of Canada's largest employers - brings to the job a sense of humility, honour and enthusiasm. ...
Dean: Wynne moves fast; Matthews gets some key staff
Columnist Tony Dean says the government is moving quickly on its agenda with the reintroduction of its budget, while the Treasury Board gets an experienced official to lead labour talks. ...
Purchase: Privatization, private interests and everyone else
Columnist Bryne Purchase says we should be worried about the privatization agenda the governing Liberals are pursuing. ...
Dean: Big decisions on the table for Treasury Board president
Columnist Tony Dean observes that Deb Matthews' baptism by fire serving as health minister will go a long way to helping her focus on efficiencies and effectiveness across the entire public service. ...
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