Government has to get better at doing the basic things well

To provide Canadians with the quality of programs and services they expect and deserve, the federal government needs to do six key things.

The excessive centralization of decision-making in the PMO, including on how some programs and services are delivered, has sidelined both ministers and public servants. It’s time to restore collective decision-making and ministerial accountability, write Kevin Lynch and Jim Mitchell. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY KEVIN LYNCH & JIM MITCHELL

February 29, 2024

Canada is struggling. Despite being a nation of great opportunity, our country is significantly under-performing. Poor delivery of core services by government and perplexing policy choices are a major contributing factor.

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