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. ...
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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. ...
Dean: Liberals gladly take criticism for not raising taxes
Columnist Tony Dean says tax increases should enter the picture as a revenue strategy in the next year or two to make up the difference in what's likely to be a shortfall on the government's path to balance. ...
Dean: Budget is a reminder of Liberals’ ‘blockbuster’ agenda
Columnist Tony Dean says Ontario's public service will feel the squeeze based on Thursday's budget. ...
Dean: In fight against poverty, province acts locally
Columnist Tony Dean says the $50-million initiative to reduce poverty encourages local communities to develop programs, reflecting the complex nature of this issue, rather than take a one-size-fits-all approach. ...
Dean: Ontario pension, Hydro One could be Wynne’s legacy
Columnist Tony Dean observes that, if not handled deftly, the sale of parts of Hydro One and the creation of a provincial pension plan could just as easily become hot potato issues in the next provincial election. ...
Dean: Wynne government gets loud about sexual violence
Columnist Tony Dean says Premier is stepping up to challenge sexual violence and finding an international reach in the face of silence from the federal government ...
Dean: Speaker on safe ground in arming some Queen’s Park security staff
Columnist Tony Dean says legislative Speaker Dave Levac has made a wise compromise in arming some of Queen's Park security staff with firearms. ...
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