Columnist Tony Dean outlines the advantages of proactively sharing information in policy-making and expenditures as a means of improving confidence in government. ...
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Dean: Yesterday an election seemed so far away
With the latest gas plant allegations, it looks as if Ontario is gearing up for an election. But, as columnist Tony Dean writes, it will depend on how Andrea Horwath plays her cards. ...
Dean: Labour tensions rising in Ontario public service
Columnist Tony Dean observes how the uncertainty of minority government, wobbly fiscal climate and focus on staff reductions are taking a toll on the OPS. And yet, vital work continues apace. ...
Dean: Accountability proposals right, but how many ombudsmen does a city need?
Columnist Tony Dean says the government's accountability proposals are a good move but questions whether the City of Toronto might now have too many ombudsmen. ...
Dean: Minimum wage hike worth more than 75 cents an hour
Ontario’s minimum wage hike is an interesting blend of good politics and good public policy and demonstrates the art of working with the possible. ...
Dean: OPS professionals in the vortex of reinvented government
Columnist Tony Dean observes a paradox in the new paradigm: Ontario's public service is now doing a lot more for the province with a lot less and yet still is 'demonized as high-earning layabouts.' ...
Dean: Ford huffs and puffs but only Horwath can bring the House down
Columnist Tony Dean examines the dominoes behind a provincial election - it all depends on the byelection results, which in turn could shape the spring budget, which in turn would put the NDP on the spot. ...
Dean: With low taxes, high skills, what more can Ontario do to attract jobs?
Columnist Tony Dean says that, for starters, the province could sell its brain power more effectively, encourage schools to cultivate the skills that employers need and that PC Leader Tim Hudak has a point about the cumb ...
Dean: In ice storm’s wake, role of volunteers lost in the politicking
Columnist Tony Dean writes that opposition calls for an inquiry into the government's emergency response would do well to look into what went right - and need look no further than the Red Cross. ...
Dean: Here’s to politicians looking beyond the ends of their noses
Columnist Tony Dean praises Premier Wynne and other party leaders for their willingness to break from short-term political thinking by taking on risky issues that promise long-term benefits. ...
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