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Thank you to IPAC NCR - IAPC RCN for partnering with us, and to everyone who joined the discussion.
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Jocelyne Bourgon shared thoughtful reflections from her career at the centre of Canada’s public service, offering insights that continue to resonate with leaders today.
Hosted in partnership with IPAC NCR - IAPC RCN, the sold-out conversation explored leadership, public service renewal, and the evolving challenges of governing in times of change.
The Institute on Governance was pleased to welcome the public service community to our Ottawa office for Leading Through Change: Lessons from the First Female Clerk of the Privy Council with Jocelyne Bourgon.
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In the Ottawa Citizen, IOG Associate and Executive Advisor Karl Salgo reflects on what the experience can teach leaders about modernization, internal capacity, oversight, and managing risk particularly as the federal government looks to improve efficiency.
Ten years after its launch, the Phoenix pay system continues to inform discussions about public sector reform and government operations.
This engagement brought together RMCAA’s leadership and IOG’s governance expertise to strengthen fiduciary awareness, clarify board responsibilities, address conflict of interest, and support more effective meeting and decision-making practices.
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We extend our sincere thanks to the leaders who generously shared their time and insights.Your openness and perspective help shape the next generation of public service leaders.
Participants had the opportunity to step inside real executive environments, engage in candid conversations, and explore what leadership looks like in practice at the most senior levels.
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