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At the request of the Privy Council Office, '''the Canada School of the Public Service (CSPS)''' has identified recommended readings related to the management of transitions of government. This list supplements Deputy Minister and senior leader learning events to be held by CSPS in 2019.

At the request of the Privy Council Office, '''the Canada School of Public Service (CSPS)''' has identified recommended readings related to the management of transitions of government.  

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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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<span style="color: #20515F"><big>'''(2) A public servant’s guide to new governments'''

<span style="color: #20515F"><big>'''(2) A public servant’s guide to new governments'''

Fyfe, Toby. (April 21, 2014). Retrieved online from the Canadian Government Executive website. </big></span>  

Fyfe, Toby. (April 21, 2014). Retrieved online from the ''Canadian Government Executive'' website. </big></span>  

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<span style="color: #20515F">'''''Summary''''':</span> This interview of David Zussman succinctly captures important points for public servants across Zussman’s four phases of transition (articulated in greater depth in Off and Running). This interview can be accessed [https://canadiangovernmentexecutive.ca/a-public-servants-guide-to-new-governments/ online].

<span style="color: #20515F">'''''Summary''''':</span> This interview of David Zussman succinctly captures important points for public servants across Zussman’s four phases of transition (articulated in greater depth in Off and Running). This interview can be accessed [https://canadiangovernmentexecutive.ca/a-public-servants-guide-to-new-governments/ online].

<span style="color: #20515F"><big>'''(3) How transition teams help incoming governments'''

<span style="color: #20515F"><big>'''(3) How transition teams help incoming governments'''

Roscoe, Elizabeth. (June 25, 2018). Retrieved online from the Policy Options website.</big></span>

Roscoe, Elizabeth. (June 25, 2018). Retrieved online from the ''Policy Options'' website.</big></span>

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<span style="color: #20515F">'''''Summary''''':</span> The article briefly outlines lessons learned and priorities for a transition team based on Elizabeth Roscoe’s experience on Stephen Harper’s transition team in 2006. This interview can be accessed [http://policyoptions.irpp.org/magazines/june-2018/transition-teams-help-incoming-governments/ online].

<span style="color: #20515F">'''''Summary''''':</span> The article briefly outlines lessons learned and priorities for a transition team based on Elizabeth Roscoe’s experience on Stephen Harper’s transition team in 2006. This interview can be accessed [http://policyoptions.irpp.org/magazines/june-2018/transition-teams-help-incoming-governments/ online].

<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.'' 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.  

<span style="color: #20515F"><big>'''(5) Cycling into Saigon: The Conservative Transition in Ontario '''  

<span style="color: #20515F"><big>'''(5) Cycling into Saigon: The Conservative Transition in Ontario '''  

Cameron, David R. & Graham White. (2000). ''Cycling into Saigon: The Conservative Transition in Ontario.''' Vancouver: UBC Press. </big></span>

Cameron, David R. & Graham White. (2000). ''Cycling into Saigon: The Conservative Transition in Ontario.'' Vancouver: UBC Press. </big></span>

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<span style="color: #20515F">'''''Summary''''':</span> In 1995 in Ontario, the omens for a successful transition were not promising.  Cameron and White describe how the transition from the Rae to the Harris government was a surprising success, involving necessary co-operation between political mortal enemies. Cycling into Saigon has lessons for everyone involved in this key stage of the electoral process.

<span style="color: #20515F">'''''Summary''''':</span> In 1995 in Ontario, the omens for a successful transition were not promising.  Cameron and White describe how the transition from the Rae to the Harris government was a surprising success, involving necessary co-operation between political mortal enemies. Cycling into Saigon has lessons for everyone involved in this key stage of the electoral process.

<span style="color: #20515F"><big>'''(6) Étude d’une transition gouvernmentale: Le cas du Québec en 1985'''  

<span style="color: #20515F"><big>'''(6) Étude d’une transition gouvernmentale: Le cas du Québec en 1985'''  

Bourgault, Jacques et Stéphane Dion. (1993).Chapter 6 ''« Étude d’une transition gouvernmentale : Le cas du Québec en 1985 »''' in Taking Power – Managing Government Transitions / Prendre le Pouvoir – La gestion des transitions gouvernementales. Toronto: The Institute of Public Administration of Canada. </big></span>

Bourgault, Jacques et Stéphane Dion. (1993).Chapter 6 « Étude d’une transition gouvernmentale : Le cas du Québec en 1985 » in ''Taking Power – Managing Government Transitions / Prendre le Pouvoir – La gestion des transitions gouvernementales.'' Toronto: The Institute of Public Administration of Canada. </big></span>

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<span style="color: #20515F">'''''Summary''''':</span> After the December 2nd 1985 Québec election and a Parti Québécois defeat, it took less than ten days for the Parti liberal du Québec to transition into government.  This chapter highlights three aspects of the transition: the transition team approach as a balancing act between planning ahead and remaining flexible; structural changes to implement priorities and leaning the decision-making process; and the dynamics between the public service and the incoming government, with a deputy minister shuffle.   

<span style="color: #20515F">'''''Summary''''':</span> After the December 2nd 1985 Québec election and a Parti Québécois defeat, it took less than ten days for the Parti liberal du Québec to transition into government.  This chapter highlights three aspects of the transition: the transition team approach as a balancing act between planning ahead and remaining flexible; structural changes to implement priorities and leaning the decision-making process; and the dynamics between the public service and the incoming government, with a deputy minister shuffle.   

<span style="color: #20515F"><big>'''(7) Toujours le même, mais différent : la transition de 2013 au sein du Parti libéral de l’Ontario'''  

<span style="color: #20515F"><big>'''(7) Toujours le même, mais différent : la transition de 2013 au sein du Parti libéral de l’Ontario'''  

Bays, Connor. (2014). ''Toujours le même, mais différent : la transition de 2013 au sein du Parti libéral de l’Ontario / Same But Different: The 2013 Liberal Intra-Party Transition in Ontario.'' Revue parlementaire canadienne / Canadian Parliamentary Review 37(3), pp. 28-32. Retrieved online from the Canadian Parliamentary Review / Revue parlementaire canadienne website. </big></span>

Bays, Connor. (2014). Toujours le même, mais différent : la transition de 2013 au sein du Parti libéral de l’Ontario / Same But Different: The 2013 Liberal Intra-Party Transition in Ontario. ''Revue parlementaire canadienne / Canadian Parliamentary Review'' 37(3), pp. 28-32. Retrieved online from the Canadian Parliamentary Review / Revue parlementaire canadienne website. </big></span>

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<span style="color: #20515F">'''''Summary''''':</span> Kathleen Wynne’s ascension to the head of the Ontario Liberal party in January 2013 automatically made her the province’s newest premier. Although the Liberals’ status as governing party remained unchanged, her victory necessitated the planning and execution of a transfer of power within the same party. This paper examines the Wynne transition as informed by15 not-for-attribution interviews with public servants and political figures. This article can be accessed online in both [http://www.revparl.ca/francais/issue.asp?param=220&art=1605 French] and [http://www.revparl.ca/english/issue.asp?param=220&art=1605 English].  

<span style="color: #20515F">'''''Summary''''':</span> Kathleen Wynne’s ascension to the head of the Ontario Liberal party in January 2013 automatically made her the province’s newest premier. Although the Liberals’ status as governing party remained unchanged, her victory necessitated the planning and execution of a transfer of power within the same party. This paper examines the Wynne transition as informed by15 not-for-attribution interviews with public servants and political figures. This article can be accessed online in both [http://www.revparl.ca/francais/issue.asp?param=220&art=1605 French] and [http://www.revparl.ca/english/issue.asp?param=220&art=1605 English].