Philosopher/Economist/Public Servant. Proud Dad. Curious and Compassionate. Lover of ideas, outdoors, helping, music, coffee, and Love itself. Ideas are my own.
Ottawa, Ontario
Joined January 2013
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Getting tired of hearing "Don't overburden the underfunded and understaffed medical system" from the government, as if it were my responsibility and not theirs to appropriately fund and staff their medical system.
Where is the large scale push back message of 'Hire More Nurses'
Listening in to #FWD50 online this morning and loving the early conversations around the importance of People and Culture as the key ingredient needed to see real change.
After 3 amazing years working at @School_GC for the incredible @jdneilbouwer I am both sad and very excited to say that yesterday I signed my LOO for my next adventure, working at @ESDC_GC under @ImaOkonny and @KimberleyKargus in the CDO helping with the next data strategy!
The opportunity to work at The School, to see the change occurring across the GC in Data and Digital, and to help in the early stages of incredible projects like the #GCData Community, the @DigiAcademyCAN, and Public Sector Experimentation will always be a highlight of my career.
There's still time if you haven't registered yet!
Come join Canada's first ever Chief Data Officer and the GC Data Community as we discuss data across the GC and where our needs and priorities are.
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"It's not just preventing mis-use of data, but missed-use as well"
One of my favourite quotes of the entire #GCData2022 from @sverhulst on #Data as a public good.
If you missed Anil's call to action today there's still hope! Recordings of #GCData2022 will be available for you to catch up on all of the great discussions you may have missed.
Today, Canada’s Chief Statistician, Anil Arora, delivered the opening remarks at the #GCData2022 conference. He stressed the importance of having a digitally driven and data-fortified public service. ow.ly/px4a50I2FlM @School_GC
ALT Image of Chief Statistician Anil Arora, with the quote.
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CALLING ALL CHANGE PRACTITIONERS WITHIN THE #GC
I am growing my team with public servants looking for a lateral move or who have qualified in a pool, with relevant experience in #changemanagement. Interested? Shoot me a DM to learn more.
Welcome RTs to your network. #GCDigital
"Florence Nightingale is a Data Storytelling Hero" is one of my new favourite presentations of all time!
When Ethics and Data meet, Public Policy has the power to improve lives.
Thank you @infowetrust and @fwd50conf
Have a unique problem to solve in your organisation? Looking for a digital solution?
Come hear about how an accelerator may be of help to you and your team.
❕ New event ❕ On Aug. 17, join an event on how to use accelerators to drive innovation in the public service and explore why accelerators are important instruments for public servants.
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I can't wait to hear about linking data and practical examples of data-driven decision-making this August 24 from @School_GC and the GC Data Community as we host @JusticeCanadaEN and @ImaOkonny from @ESDC_GC to discuss how they use the power of data in their organisations.
On August 24, join the event on The Power of Linking Data. You’ll learn about security and permissions when linking data, how to link data across an organization, and more! #GCDigital ow.ly/ldmT30rPnWz
2. and yet many are uncomfortable providing details to government while corporate motives are inherently self interested and governments seek to help and support citizens by providing better services. Where do we even start to combat this huge trust gap?
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June 28, join the first event of this new series as Chantal Guay from @StandardsCanada and Anil Arora from @StatCan_eng discuss what data governance means for government, the data community, and Canadians in the information economy of the future. ow.ly/Hytg50F6ox0
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Have you heard? Digital Accelerator Demo Day is on June 29, 2021.
It's an event featuring 5 teams from 4 public service organizations who will pitch solutions to real business problems.
Register today: bit.ly/3gdXSSq
While it's very high level information this app is still a step towards understanding, and understanding is part of the journey of empathy.
I encourage everyone to take a few minites to take a look.
I'm very proud to have helped with this where I could.
Reconciliation: A Starting Point is a mobile app for learning about First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples. This handy reference tool covers key historic events and has examples of reconciliation initiatives. Learn more: ow.ly/jtc950CAElO
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For the latest data-related events, courses, projects and jobs, join the #GCData Community: ow.ly/7tPo30rHyzv
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Bootcamp alert!!! Data literacy - a marriage made in heaven between @StatCan_eng and @apoliticalco. Register by May 4th. 20 minutes a week over 7 weeks, for those interested in getting started with data.
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Join us on Apr. 28 for From Raw to Refined – Organizing Data With Intent. @Bryan_ThinkData & @vikpant will walk us through the life cycle of data projects, and the value that can be generated from the enormous amount of data that exists within government. ow.ly/t95t30rEf7d
