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The selected readings examine both political and public service perspectives on transition and draw on experiences from past transitions within Canada and abroad.  

The selected readings examine both political and public service perspectives on transition and draw on experiences from past transitions within Canada and abroad.  

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For ease of reference, readings have been organized by: the federal experience; other Canadian/provincial experiences; and, international experience.  

For ease of reference, readings have been organized by: the federal experience, other Canadian/provincial experiences, and, international experience.  

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Zussman, David. (2013).''Off and Running: The Prospects and Pitfalls of Government Transitions in Canada.'' Toronto: University of Toronto Press. </big></span>

Zussman, David. (2013).''Off and Running: The Prospects and Pitfalls of Government Transitions in Canada.'' Toronto: University of Toronto Press. </big></span>

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<span style="color: #20515F">'''''Summary''''':</span> Zussman examines approaches to transition at the federal level from 1984 to 2011. He draws on: his career in public affairs, including his role in the transitions for the Chrétien governments; extensive interviews with more than forty key individuals involved in the last eleven federal government transitions; and the international literature on government transitions, public administration, and management. Zussman goes step-by-step through the transition process from the pre-election stage of transition planning through to implementation and consolidation of a new government. This book is ideally suited to those seeking an understanding of how government works during one of the most crucial points in its life cycle.

<span style="color: #20515F">'''''Summary''''':</span> Zussman examines approaches to transition at the federal level from 1984 to 2011. He draws on: his career in public affairs, including his role in the transitions for the Chrétien governments, extensive interviews with more than forty key individuals involved in the last eleven federal government transitions, and the international literature on government transitions, public administration, and management. Zussman goes step-by-step through the transition process from the pre-election stage of transition planning through to implementation and consolidation of a new government. This book is ideally suited to those seeking an understanding of how government works during one of the most crucial points in its life cycle.

<span style="color: #20515F"><big>'''(4) Canada: Managing Transitions of Government'''

<span style="color: #20515F"><big>'''(4) Canada: Managing Transitions of Government'''

d’Ombrain, N. (1998).''Canada: Managing Transitions of Government.'' Machinery of Government (MOG) Privy Council Office (PCO) copy of paper, originally provided to OECD.</big></span>

d’Ombrain, N. (1998). ''Canada: Managing Transitions of Government.'' Machinery of Government (MOG) Privy Council Office (PCO) copy of paper, originally provided to OECD.</big></span>

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<span style="color: #20515F">'''''Summary''''':</span> d’Ombrain examines the role of the Clerk of the Privy Council and Secretary of the Cabinet in his responsibilities for managing the transition of government. Topics include: the history of preparing for federal transitions; the key points for ensuring a successful transition; a walk-through of the different phases involved in a transition; and, the substance and presentation of transition briefings. This paper was prepared by a former Assistant Secretary of Machinery of Government at PCO, and is suited for those seeking a view of transition from a senior and experienced practitioner at the centre of government.  

<span style="color: #20515F">'''''Summary''''':</span> d’Ombrain examines the role of the Clerk of the Privy Council and Secretary of the Cabinet in his responsibilities for managing the transition of government. Topics include: the history of preparing for federal transitions; the key points for ensuring a successful transition; a walk-through of the different phases involved in a transition; and, the substance and presentation of transition briefings. This paper was prepared by a former Assistant Secretary of Machinery of Government at PCO, and is suited for those seeking a view of transition from a senior and experienced practitioner at the centre of government.