Past Lectures

2007 Gordon Osbaldeston Lecture

Nov 20 2007

Panorama Room, National Arts Centre, Ottawa

We're All in This Together - Why Canada's Business Needs a Strong Public Service

Hal Kvisle, President and CEO, TransCanada Corp

Hal Kvisle, with his private sector and Western Canada perspective, provided his take about the  public service.  As someone who has experienced complexity on a global scale and understands the importance of leadership, Mr. Kvisle was well-placed to share some of his views, including how the private and public sectors can work together and the importance of a strong public service for the well-being of this country.

Please click here to read Mr. Kvisle's speech

Panel Discussion: 5 key trends transforming government

The lecture was preceded by a panel discussion between the authors of a collection of essays on the future of government in Canada.

Ian Green, PPF Chair in Public Service Governance
Moya Greene, President and CEO, Canada Post Corporation
Tony Dean, Secretary of the Cabinet and Clerk, Ontario
Louise Fréchette, Centre for International Governance Innovation
Hon. Hugh Segal, Senator, The Senate of Canada

Please click here to read Five Trends that are Transforming Government.