CAPPA is pleased to announce the release of a landmark special issue of the Canadian Public Administration Journal. The December 2024 issue, titled “Re-Setting the Public Service of Canada,” makes an important contribution to the field of public administration in Canada and beyond.
As the Journal bids farewell to Dr. Evert Lindquist, who is concluding his tenure as Editor-in-Chief, CAPPA extends its heartfelt gratitude for his exemplary leadership and scholarly vision. Under Dr. Lindquist’s stewardship, the journal has continuously elevated the discourse surrounding public administration, culminating in this exceptional open-access publication.
This special issue features 21 contributions from distinguished scholars and practitioners in public administration and arrives at a crucial moment for Canadian politics and public sector reforms. The collection of articles addresses a wide array of pressing topics, including adaptability, digital transformation, strategic spending reviews, structural reforms, financial management, procurement, service delivery, citizen engagement, internal operations, ethics, accountability, civil society relations, information governance, and knowledge management, among other important themes. This comprehensive exploration of contemporary challenges in public administration highlights the journal’s commitment to innovative strategies that enhance accountability, efficiency, and responsiveness within the Canadian public sector. CAPPA commends all contributors to this special issue for their insightful analyses and forward-thinking recommendations.
We encourage our members, public servants, policymakers, and scholars to engage deeply with this valuable resource, which is now freely accessible to everyone here: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/17547121/2024/67/4