Public servants face clash of nonpartisanship and openness
Public service Week in Canada spotlights praise for workers while exposing tensions over trust and the evolving role of public servants. Canadians and leaders agree on nonpartisanship yet demand accountability and greater citizen engagement, with openness potentially conflicting with tradition.
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Impartiality questioned for public servants engaging with public
An essay argues that direct public engagement by unelected officials risks politicization of expertise. It notes COVID 19 era chief medical officers faced partisan critique, blurring lines between experts and politicians, and stresses trust as currency. It cites comments by Canada’s Clerk of the Privy Council and MacEwan University scholar Brendan Boyd.
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Tax burden weighs on Ontario farmers via tax rise plan
OFA identifies farm tax burden as the province's top policy priority based on a survey of members. The federal budget proposes raising capital gains inclusion rates to two thirds for individuals and two thirds for corporations and trusts, effective June 25, 2024, affecting farm succession planning and family farms. Paul Vickers, OFA vice president, urges discussion with accountants as CFA and CFA partner groups push for tax and carbon tax relief and modernization of farm tax programs.
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Paul Vickers
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City hurt by discouraging parking fees in Thunder Bay
A reader praises Thunder Bay’s waterfront, institutions, and amenities while criticizing new parking fees. The letter argues higher city revenue should come from population growth and tax base, not parking charges that deter visitors and residents.
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