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Thank you to everyone who attended the Read and Relate event. Your presence and engagement truly made it an eventful time.

And we do appreciate Jim Mitchell for his time and insightful conversations. Truly the conversations around the book was timely. And the mix of experiences was a plus which further enriched the conversations.

Here are key themes we discussed:
- Rebalancing power between PMO, Cabinet, ministers, Parliament and the Public Service
- Productivity is a national emergency, both in the private sector and inside government itself
- Public service has grown by 40%+ since 2015 but delivers worse outcomes
- There is a need to restore fearless policy advice and a culture of excellence
- Sovereignty and defence are urgent priorities in a turbulent geopolitical era
- Canada can learn from Westminster reforms in the UK, Australia, and New Zealand
- Leadership is the 'magic sauce' to make all these right, and it is in short supply

To those who attended, feel free to add to the list in the comments. We invite everyone to share their perspectives on these highlighted issues. Would you agree? Why or why not?

We look forward to continuing the conversation here. TGIF😁

This could be yours, if you are at our Read and Relate event happening today, and yes, it is still worth joining.

If you have been thinking about attending, but have not registered yet, this is your sign.

Tonight, we are bringing together public service professionals for a thoughtful, engaging conversation on A New Blueprint for Government, with co-author Jim Mitchell joining us live for a virtual Q&A.

Not finished the book? That is completely fine.

This session is about sharing perspectives, learning from each other, and connecting across the public service community.

What to expect:
- Small group discussions
- Real-world policy conversations
- Live Q&A with the author
- Networking with peers

📍 Abstraction Café, Regina
🕕 6:00 – 9:00 PM

🔗 Register here: https://form.jotform.com/260226250032239

Thanks again to our Sponsor for this gift basket- the Saskatchewan's Writers' Guild

We are excited to share an update for our upcoming Read & Relate session 👇

We are pleased to welcome Jim Mitchell, co-author of A New Blueprint for Government, who will be joining us virtually for a live Q&A.

Due to strong interest, we have opened additional spots, so there is still time to join the conversation.

For those already registered, we hope your reading is coming along well. This is also a great opportunity to submit questions in advance and engage directly with one of the authors- details coming to your inbox on how to submit your questions.

This book is a timely exploration of how Canada’s public service can rethink systems, strengthen accountability, and navigate complexity.

✨ Bonus:

- Chance to win a book gift basket (courtesy of the Saskatchewan Writers' Guild)
- 20% discount code for the book (thanks to University of Regina Press-support local)

🔗 Save your spot: https://lnkd.in/gXW-RYf6

Not sure you will finish the book in time? Do not let that stop you the session is designed to share insights, exchange perspectives, and learn together.

We look forward to reading, reflecting, and connecting with you.