Columnist Tony Dean says strategic deals with Ontario's 45 colleges and Universities signal a stronger government role in the post-secondary sector. ...
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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 ...
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. ...
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. ...
Dean: Using assets to cut the deficit will require a selling job
Columnist Tony Dean says a strong government capacity for governance, risk management and deal-making will be required to develop business cases for reform - be it outright asset sales or devising an alternative service ...
Dean: Wallace stepped up in tough times, and delivered
Columnist Tony Dean pays tribute to a highly professional public servant whose grace under fire during the worst of times for the Liberal government positions him well for contributions to public policy and public admini ...
Dean: After the euphoria, Wynne must weigh big decisions
Columnist Tony Dean observes that managing spending and the need for a rigorous look at program efficiencies and cuts will require hard-nosed and shrewd political management. This will factor into the choice of cabinet m ...
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