Canada’s public servants are having trouble telling their political masters the truth about what they think regarding topics that are politically sensitive or airing opinions that are unpopular, a new study says.
Released on May 11, the study, titled “Top of Mind,” examines the fears and hopes of public servants at all levels of government across the country. It was conducted by two think tanks, the Institute of Governance and the Brian Mulroney Institute of Government, based on interviews with 42 senior leaders and a survey of 2,353 employees in the same organizations in the public sector.
“Roughly, two thirds of survey participants acknowledge that the interaction between elected officials and public servants represents an important challenge and requires more effective management,” the study said.
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