Sussex Logo  
  Home
Profile Resources Ideas  
 
                 
  Email Link  

Ideas at Sussex Circle

The members of the Sussex Circle team are committed to a lively public debate on the issues that matter to Canadians. This section presents some of their contributions to the public discussion.

A Matter of Trust
An article by Alan Gilmore about the investigation into RCMP pension and insurance plans.
"A Matter of Trust: Unanswered Questions."
FMI Journal, Volume 19, No. 2, winter 2008

Saint Paul University Public Ethics Program
An article by Alan Gilmore.
"Saint Paul University Public Ethics Program: A Way Forward"
FMI Journal, Volume 19, No. 1, autumn 2007

The Changing Accountability Environment
Notes for a speech by James R. Mitchell to the 2007 Symposium of the Financial Management Institute of Canada.
"The Changing Accountability Environment and What it Means for CFO’s and SFO’s."
Ottawa, November 29, 2007

Deputy Minister Accountability
An article by Alan Gilmore.
"The Federal Accountability Act: An Unnecessary Fight Over Deputy Minister Accountability"
FMI Journal, Volume 18, No. 3, spring/summer 2007

Canada and China: Embracing Sustainable Development
Notes for a speech by Brian Emmett  to the International Conference on Transnational Corporations and Canada-China FDA: Challenges and Opportunities.
"Canada and China; Embracing Sustainable Development."
Ottawa, August 2 and 3, 2007

Surviving OAG Audits
An article by Alan Gilmore.
"A Survival Guide to Auditor General Audits"
FMI Journal, Volume 18, No. 2, winter 2007

Speaking Truth to Power
Notes for Remarks by James R. Mitchell at the Induction of New Executives.
"Can I Really Speak Truth to Power? Practical Advice for New Executives"
March 27, 2007

Role of the Parliamentary Budget Officer
Speech by Allan Darling.
"Role of the Parliamentary Budget Officer: Remarks by Allan Darling to the Financial Management Institute Professional Development Week"
November 2006

Canada's Future Growth Prospects
Speech by Andrei Sulzenko.
"Notes for an Address by Andrei Sulzenko to the Kingston Chamber of Commerce"
November 2006

Effective Governance
Notes by James R. Mitchell.
"Effective Governance in Public Sector Organizations: Principles, Issues and Lessons from Experience"
January 2007

The Accounting Officer
An article by Alan Gilmore.
"The Accounting Officer: What are Canadians Getting?"
FMI Journal, Volume 18, No. 1, fall 2006

Federal Government Management Reform Initiatives
An article by Alan Gilmore.
"Federal Government Management Reform Initiatives: Are They Needed?"
FMI Journal, Volume 17, No. 2, winter 2006

Fixing Internal Audit
An article by Alan Gilmore.
"Fixing Internal Audit: One More Try"
FMI Journal, Volume 17, No. 3, spring/summer 2006

Leadership in the Public Service
Notes for remarks by James R. Mitchell at the Induction of New Executives.
Leadership in the Public Service
November 7, 2006

Authority and Accountability
Notes for remarks to Agency Heads by James R. Mitchell.
Authority and Accountability: Reflections on the Gomery Report
March 2, 2006

Public Service Transitions
Notes for remarks to the CSPS conference Thriving Transitions by James R. Mitchell.
Public Service Transitions
March 16, 2005

Parliament and the Political Executive
Speech on the relationship between Parliament and the political executive by James R. Mitchell to the new members of Parliament.
Parliament and the Political Executive
September 29, 2004

Why Management Matters
Speech on the importance of good management by James R. Mitchell to the Annual Finance Departmental Seminar.
Why Management Matters
May 26, 2004

Toward a New Vision for Language Training
A discussion paper prepared for the ADM Working Group by James R. Mitchell.
Study: Toward a New Vision for Language Training in the Public Service
April 2004

A New Chapter
Speech on the transition to a new government by James R. Mitchell to the CIDA Management Retreat.
A New Chapter
November 14, 2003

Speaking Up
Speech on whistle blowing mechanisms in public sector institutions by James R. Mitchell to the the Fifth Canadian Conference on Ethical Leadership at the Royal Military College, Kingston.
Speaking Up
November 6, 2003

Functional Direction
A paper defining the concept of "functional direction" by Nigel Chippindale and James R. Mitchell.
Functional Direction in the Government of Canada
2003

Book Review: The Best Man for the Job
A review by David Siegel of Harvey Sims's book The Best Man for the Job: Joe Fratesi and the Politics of Sault Ste. Marie.
Published in Canadian Public Administration, Volume 45, No.2
Summer 2002

Purpose and Identity
Speech delivered by James R. Mitchell to the University of Ottawa Summer Seminar on Canadian Studies.
Purpose and Identity: Challenges Facing Canada in the 21st Century
August 19, 2002

Machinery of Government
Speech delivered by James R. Mitchell to the University of Victoria.
Changing the Machinery of Government
June 21, 2002

The South Africa/Canada Program on Governance
An article examining the development of the South Africa/Canada Program on Governance during the transition to democratic governance in South Africa. Written by Rosemary Proctor and Harvey Sims, both special advisers on the program.
The South Africa/Canada Program on Governance: an experiment in supporting democracy
Summer 2001

What Really Matters
A paper about the major forces affecting Canada and their implications for higher education prepared by James R. Mitchell for the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada.
What Really Matters: Higher Education in an Era of Globalization
March 2000

Influence of Central Agencies
Speech on the influence of the Central Agencies on the policy-making process, and how this matters to Parliament, by James R. Mitchell to the 21st Annual Conference of the Canadian Study of Parliament Group.
The Influence of Central Agencies in the Policy Making Process
November 27, 1999

Managing the Cabinet Process
Speech on the management of the Cabinet process by James R. Mitchell to the Commonwealth Senior Officials.
Managing the Cabinet Process
June 24, 1999

Public Servants and Parliamentary Committees
Speech on the establishment of effective relationships between public servants and Parliamentary Committees, by James R. Mitchell to the Third Annual Seminar for Public Service Parliamentary Relations Officers.
Public Servants and Parliamentary Committees: Fostering Effective Relationships
April 15, 1998

Partnering
Speech on how the concept of partnering is working across the government by James R. Mitchell to the participants of a Department of Fisheries and Oceans Workshop.
Partnering: Principles, Benefits, Approaches and Considerations
November 26, 1997

Ethics and Values
Speech on the ethics and values of the Public Service by James R. Mitchell to the Senior Full-Time Financial Officer's Conference.
Ethics and Values in the Public Service
November 13, 1997

 

Profile | Resources | Ideas | Contact | Français

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
                 
     

Copyright © 2003 Sussex Circle