Columnist Tony Dean writes that a report provides a valuable road map for allowing fragmented community services to become more cohesive, chiefly by facilitating integration among government ministries. ...
Category: Tony Dean
Dean: Wynne earns the high-ground in war of words with gloating Harper
Columnist Tony Dean says Ontario's premier is rising above the small-minded and mean-spirited federal politics to show the prime minister a thing or two about positive leadership. ...
Dean: Sousa and Hunter stand up for Ontario on pensions
Columnist Tony Dean asserts that the Harper government has no right to undermine a made-in-Ontario pension, especially considering that it has long promised to improve financial security in retirement. ...
Dean: Two new deputy ministers appointed in the OPS
Cabinet Secretary Steve Orsini announces new appointments ...
Dean: Challenges in keeping public service motivated, effective
Columnist Tony Dean writes that Ontario is facing the challenge of retaining and developing managers at a time when a study suggests almost one-third of Canada’s federal executives have 'mentally checked out.' ...
Dean: Steve Orsini one year later
Columnist Tony Dean speaks to Orsini as he reflects on his first year as Ontario’s top public servant. ...
Dean: Ontario public service shows Pride in many colours
Columnist Tony Dean says the Ontario Public Service's Pride Network is something to be proud about. ...
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: 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: 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. ...