Canadian Government Executive Radio

Welcome back to another episode of CGE Weekly with host, J. Richard Jones. This week, CGE editor-in-chief, Dr. Lori Turnbull, weighs in on the new budget that came down on March 28th. As the cost of living rises and the Bank of Canada works to manage inflation, just what does this budget hold for you? We touch on everything from health care to the GST rebate and everything in between. Also in this episode: How does the budget affect the Liberal approval rating? How does it affect the Liberal / NDP deal? What has been the reaction of Pierre Poilievre? Will we soon see another election? Plus, a sneak peek at our upcoming series, “Knowing Canadians” And much more!

Welcome back to CGE Weekly with host J. Richard Jones and CGE editor-in-chief, Dr. Lori Turnbull. Healthcare has long been quintessential to Canada. The topic of discussion this week digs into and dissects the healthcare budget that was recently announced by the federal government. Gaps in Canada’s much-admired healthcare system have been visible for some time. The COVID pandemic only made them worse. Does this new budget meet the needs of the provinces? Also in this episode: ·      What were the provinces asking for? ·      What is the budget offering? ·      Are we putting enough money into healthcare? ·      Is there anything Canada can learn from other countries? ·      Is there any public tolerance for a multi-tiered system? ·      And much more!

It’s the first CGE Weekly show of 2023! Join host J. Richard Jones and CGE editor-in-chief, Dr. Lori Turnbull as they look into the crystal ball and hypothesize about what the year ahead in Canadian politics might look like. They cover federal and provincial politics, the potential for a federal election, the North American Leader’s Summit, and give listeners a preview of the hot topics CGE will be focussed on. Also in this episode: Is the health care system on life support? How is the Confidence and Supply Agreement holding up? Will Pierre Poilievre seek broader appeal? Which way with Albertans swing in a provincial election? Who would a federal election hurt and who would it benefit? The budget, hybrid work, digital governance, digital transformation, the DX Summit And so much more!

The summer is quickly coming to a close and the host J. Richard Jones is back with a new episode of CGE Weekly. He spends some time catching of up with CGE Editor-in-Chief, Lori Turnbull. Their conversation dives right into the issue of the Conservative Party leadership, election dates, and potential future leadership candidates for the Liberal Party. Also in this episode: The pros and cons of Pierre Poilievre What does the shifting Conservative leadership mean? Does Pierre Poilievre have what takes, or limited growth appeal? Who is appealing more to the working class, Conservatives or NDP? Where are the Liberals with social programs like childcare, PharmaCare, dental care? Is the Trudeau leadership getting long in the tooth? Who’s on deck to lead the Liberals? And much more!

In this episode of CGE Radio, join host J. Richard Jones as he sits down to talk about the Internet of Things (IoT) with KJ Burke, Principal Technology Strategist, Hybrid Cloud at CDW. KJ is a 20-year veteran of the IT industry with experience in planning and deploying technology to improve business and drive measurable value. CDW Canada is a leading provider of technology solutions for business, government, education, and healthcare, delivering integrated technology solutions and services. Throughout the discussion, J. Richard Jones and KJ Burke explore the finding of a recent Angus Reid survey examining the state of IoT and emerging and transformative technologies in the Canadian workplace. You can download and read copy of the survey yourself by visiting our website: “The Workplace Evolution: How IoT is Maximizing Operational Efficiency in Canada.” Also in this episode: What is the Internet of Things and why is it important? What are the major trends related to IoT? What are the current challenges and bar

In this episode of CGE Radio, J. Richard Jones and co-host Lori Turnbull, deputy editor Canadian Government Executive discuss returning to work in public sector. They tackle the question of just what is the new normal?  They further discuss the governments digital strategy, sustainability, equality in the procurement process, as well as supply chain issues and more. Tune in and hear more from this week’s special guests Coreen Bouchard, Founder, PureLogic IT and Mike Hilton, President, HPE Canada. Coreen has 20 years of experience in the IT reseller industry. She and her team have a reputation for thinking outside the box and delivering an exceptional product and service. Mike has over 30 years of diverse experience in Software Development and Solutions, Cloud Computing, Telecommunications, CCTV and Access Control, Data Communications, Industrial Automation, Robotics and Business Consulting. The resulting discussion is informed and enlightening. In this episode: How workplaces return to normal? Challenges and

In or latest exciting episode of CGE Weekly, host, J. Richard Jones and Lori Turnbull, Editor in Chief of Canadian Government Executive speak with Bob Conlin, Technology Managing Director Federal Government, IBM Canada. Bob is focused on helping the Canadian Federal Government at all levels move forward with technology to help the public sector and ultimately better serve Canadians to improve their lives. The conversation revolves around all things digital transformation in the public sector with a focus on the opportunity afforded by hybrid cloud and work, impacts on the work force, cyber security, digital identity and a lot more. Also in this episode: How IBM Canada is working with the Federal government to optimize digital transformation through technology What digital transformation means for government? What is data democratization? The future of work in the public sector And more!

Guest host, Lori Turnbull, Deputy Editor, Canadian Government Executive welcomes very special guest Michael Wernick, former clerk of the Privy Council and Secretary to the Cabinet, currently Senior Strategic Advisor at MNP. Together, they dig into the hot and stressful topic of Spending Reviews – how they work, how they’re designed and their impact over the longer term. Also in this episode: Is the modern Spending Review somehow a different undertaking? How urgent is the challenge from a fiscal perspective? What sort of problems do we have with debt and deficits What are some lessons learned from past reviews? Can the government improve while cutting? What are the positive opportunities of the Spending Review And much, much more! Want to hear even more from Michael Wernick? Check him out at the DX Summit on May 26, 2022 where he will be a keynote speaker!

Tune in to co-hosts, J. Richard Jones and Lori Turnbull, Deputy Editor, Canadian Government Executive and Director, School of Public Administration, Dalhousie University as they discuss the skills gap in Canada with three amazing guests: Karen Booth, Associate Dean, Pilon School of Business, Sheridan College Matthew McKean, Chief R&D Officer, BHER Dana Stephenson, Co-founder & CEO, Riipen Industry is moving so fast these days and skills training needs to be up to date in order to sustain the growth of Canada’s workforce. How can a sustainable ecosystem for academia and industry be built that will provide opportunities for learners to become the leaders of tomorrow? Also in this episode: What is causing the current skills gap in Canada? What can industry, academia and government do to bridge the gap? What is the work-integrated learning (WIL) program? How does WIL work and what have been the results? And much, much more!

In this episode of CGE Radio, J. Richard Jones chats with Craig McLellan, Chief Executive Officer of ThinkOn about the Canadian cloud difference. Government services in Canada need to address digital service delivery objectives while adhering to regulatory requirements. There is a critical need to provide accessible, nationwide digital delivery of services to every corner of Canada. And this is where cloud platforms can help. There is need for data sovereignty and transparency. Major cloud providers that are global can be a risky proposition for government agencies that must adhere to data sovereignty regulations. Learn why and so much more in this episode of Vanguard radio. In this episode: Canada has a government wide, cloud first strategy What does it mean to be an approved cloud service provider under the Shared Services Canada framework agreement for secure workload? Challenges in adapting a cloud first adoption strategy Data sovereignty, traceability, and supply chain management. Following Canadian reg

In this episode J. Richard Jones chats with Alex Miller, President of Esri Canada about a joint research initiative between Esri Canada and Open North. The goal was to learn more about geospatial capacity in municipalities across Canada. People are fleeing the high cost of housing in cities and second-tier cities aren’t ready for it. They need clear and sharable data if they are going to make planning decisions for these new people or requests of the Provincial and Federal government to get further support. Tune in as they discuss the key role that digital transformation plays in municipalities, the challenges, and the conclusions. In this episode: The research initiative between Esri Canada and Open North Small municipalities and the economic boom. Its about capacity The need for sharable data and to be connected in a larger sense GIS is the only way to connect the dots The process for building geospatial capacity at a municipal level Conclusions of the report

It’s the Canadian federal budget episode of CGE Weekly. Host, J. Richard Jones, and Lori Turnbull, Deputy Editor for Canadian Government Executive, discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly. It’s the second budget for Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland. How will this new budget differ from her previous emergency budget during the height of the COVID crisis? In this episode: Are the spending taps being turned off? Is Canada spending enough on defence? How does the confidence and supply agreement impact the budget? Does the budget fit the needs of regular Canadians right now? What does the budget do for affordable housing? Dental Care? Long term care? Education? And more!

In this exciting episode of CGE Radio, J. Richard Jones gets an update from Canadian Government Executive Deputy Editor, Dr. Lori Turnbull on the coming federal budget and gets into some discussion about the Supply and Confidence Agreement between the NDP and Liberal Parties. In the second half of the show, J. Richard Jones has on insightful discussion with Sandy Watts, Industry Manager for Public Health at Esri Canada. Mr. Watts utilizes GIS (Geographic Information System Mapping) and geospatial technology extensively in his public health work. He makes the argument that there is a crucial need for more standardized data collection and management in the field to serve citizens better. In this episode: The non-traditional factors affecting the federal budget How NDP and Liberal party cooperation works and what it means for the Conservatives How GIS is being used to make efficiency improvements in the Canadian public health sector GIS in the public health success stories Building public confidence and trust

In this episode of CGE Radio, J. Richard Jones discusses the elements needed to support Canada’s digital economy through intelligent data centre design. We could not have weathered Covid-19 as successfully as we did without embracing digital transformation. The pandemic put technology trends and innovation already in place, “into high gear.” In turn, this has made Canada more competitive and is helping both public sector and private sector to drive efficiency. Tune in as J. Richard chats with special guest Frank Panza, Director, Business Development & Strategy, Secure Power Division, Schneider Electric Canada to discuss the challenges, opportunities and future of Canada’s digital economy. In this episode: Advantages offered by a digital economy and the importance to Canada Predicting what Canada’s digital economy will look like in five years time How the pandemic accelerated trends towards digital transformation Our reliance on connected devices, what does this mean for infrastructure like data centres D

In this episode of CGE Radio, J. Richard Jones chats with Dr. Jeffrey Roy, School of Public Administration, Faculty of Management, Dalhousie University about his most recent report COVID-19, DIGITIZATION & HYBRID WORKSPACES: Implications and Opportunities for Public Sector Organizations. In this episode: Examining the hybrid workforce & workplace strategies Implications and opportunities for public sector organizations Hybrid themes and methodology Innovative workspace redesign, 3 design principles The future of hybrid strategies and so much more!

Tune in to the CGE Weekly podcast. (CWP) Hosted by J. Richard Jones, CWP provides public sector executives with the latest insights and information on leadership, management, and technology. Each week, J. Richard Jones and Deputy Editor, Lori Turnbull discuss news, opinion as well as topics designed to help public sector executives to do their jobs better. In addition, special industry guests and so much more! In this episode, Lori Turnbull and J. Richard Jones discuss: The Prime Ministers emergency meeting Challenges of the office Communication & the convoy protest A shift in the conservative party Contenders for the leadership race Provincially speaking To submit topics and ideas, write to us at: editorialteam@promotivemedia.ca For advertising inquiries contact: Mr. David Blondeau: david@promotivemedia.ca Follow us on:  LinkedIn and Twitter

Tune in to the CGE Weekly podcast. (CWP) Hosted by J. Richard Jones, CWP provides public sector executives with the latest insights and information on leadership, management, and technology. Each week, J. Richard Jones and Deputy Editor, Lori Turnbull discuss news, opinion as well as topics designed to help public sector executives to do their jobs better. In addition, special industry guests and so much more! Episode 4: A shift in the conservative party Challenges of an interim leader The next Federal election? What the CGE team is working on? To submit topics and ideas, write to us at: editorialteam@promotivemedia.ca For advertising inquiries contact: Mr. David Blondeau: david@promotivemedia.ca Follow us on:  LinkedIn and Twitter

Welcome to the inaugural edition of CGE Weekly, designed for Canadian public sector executives who wish to have the latest insights and information on leadership, management and technology. Each week host J. Richard Jones and Deputy Editor, Lori Turnbul provide insightful commentary, opinions and special guests who help todays public sector executive to do their jobs better. And on the lighter side, CGE Weekly provides news and information on lifestyle and health from industry experts. In this episode: The freedom convoy. The pro's, the con's, effect of logistics, results of the protest Podcast round up. A discussion about the recent CGE radio, podcasts Will there be a provincial election in June. Thoughts and Insights The DX summit & the future of events Health talk with Shawn Nisbet. Do diets work? And so much more!

In this episode of CGE radio, our special guests discuss how they leveraged technology and a co-creation approach at the IBM Client Innovation Centre to build a platform to manage information for Afghan refugees trying to come to Canada. This initiative was led by Aman Lara in close collaboration with partner NGOs Afghan Canadian Interpreters and Building Markets. Tune in as Deputy Editor, Lori Turnbull, takes our listenership on a very special journey. Listen in as Lori unwraps the story with special guest Eleanor Taylor OMM, MSM, CD, Eleanor Taylor Consulting, Arjun Grewal, President, One9 Capability Labs and Ali Shakil, Partner IBM consulting.  You’ll be moved as they tell a very important story about the challenges the NGOs faced processing information for the Afghan refugees. They talk about the approach, the technologies needed, and the skills and expertise leveraged to have success.  And what’s next?

Say “smart cities” and most people think technology—sensors, networks, data, the Internet of Things. We need to think people. Technology can help our cities deliver services more efficiently, future-proof assets, and boost transparency, making cities—and citizens—vibrant, healthy, and resilient. The approach to smart planning and design isn’t just to implement the latest tech trend, but to understand the needs of your community and identify the right solutions to achieve your goals. In this episode of the CGE, J. Richard Jones discusses the solutions with Nancy MacDonald, Vice President of Urban Places and Anton Germishuizen, Senior Vice President, Business Leader at Buildings.