Karine Levasseur
Datos Biográficos
| ID | 4374529 |
|---|---|
| NOMBRE | Karine Levasseur |
| NOMBRES | Karine |
| APELLIDO | Levasseur |
| FIRMA | LEVASSEUR K |
| AFILIACIONES | University of Manitoba |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-5235-6429 |
| VERIFICADO | Sí |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 13 |
| TOTAL DE CITAS | 53 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 13 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMER AÑO DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2004 |
| AÑO MÁS RECIENTE DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2024 |
| ÍNDICE H | 4 |
Strengthening Morale and Motivation in the Public Service in Turbulent Times
The public service in Canada has undergone major changes and experienced significant pressures in the last decade. These changes and pressures create conditions of uncertainty, and alongside workplace policies, arrangements, leadership, and culture, affect the morale of current public servants and future public service motivation. This issue requires immediate attention because the morale of the public service determines the performance and quali…
Canada’s Jagged Record on Social Policy Collaboration between Government and the Voluntary Sector
In the aftermath of New Public Management reforms, many governments are now adopting collaborative governance approaches to address complex policy problems. This chapter explores why co-producing social policy has been unevenly adopted in Canada and offers three explanations: Public sector reform has limited the ability of voluntary sector organizations to engage in policy collaboration; voluntary sector organizations have limited policy capacity…
Building Peace in Northern Ireland
Since the Good Friday Agreement of 1998, over 2 billion Euros have been poured into Northern Ireland for peacebuilding. This article presents the hopes and experiences of workers in CSOs funded by either or both funds, development officers, and civil servants employed by the funders. They confirm that peacebuilding and reconciliation projects funded by the European Union (EU) Peace and Reconciliation Fund and the International Fund for Ireland (I…
The public servant’s role in democracy
This research note reports on the findings from a survey conducted in partnership with the Institute of Public Administration of Canada (IPAC). Despite robust debate among public administration experts about the role public servants should play in Canadian democracy, there has yet to be a systematic study of how public servants themselves view democracy and their role within it. We ask: What role do public servants play in democracy? The survey q…
Conditional and Unconditional Cash Transfers
Solving poverty is a laudable public policy goal. While there are many approaches, one that has gained popularity is the conditional cash transfer that requires recipients to satisfy conditions imposed on them such as requiring regular medical checkups. Another approach, which is gaining interest is unconditional cash transfers that do not impose conditions. The question we ask in this paper is: what do these past and current attempts tell us abo…
Networks and accountability
Co‐producing accountability? Drawing conclusions from non‐profit child care services in Manitoba
This article uses a case study of non‐profit child care in Manitoba to explore whether accountability is co‐produced. Co‐production is not a new concept, but is gaining attention particularly in Europe. Co‐production involves citizens directly in the development or delivery of public goods alongside government. Through key informant interviews with parents, non‐profit organizations and government officials, this article argues that accountability…
Mea Culpa
Increasingly, jurisdictions are adopting “apology legislation” that allow medical professionals to apologize to patients and family members when an adverse event occurs while disallowing the introduction of the apology in a liability case as evidence of fault or liability. While apology legislation itself is fairly straightforward, its potential meaning and impact is much more complex. This paper conceptualizes apology legislation from an account…
Public policy and operational alignment in light of public service retrenchment – lessons learned from Canada
This article examines the Strategic and Operating Review (SOR) process used by the Government of Canada through a strategic management perspective. Initiated by the Harper government in the 2011 Budget as a one-year process, SOR is expected to secure savings of CDN$4 billion by 2014–15 from the CDN$80 billion operating budget of departments. Our article assesses to what degree the strategic operational cuts support the public policy priorities of…
J ack (and J ill?) of All Trades – A C anadian Case Study of Equity in Apprenticeship Supports
In the past decade, C anadian federal and provincial governments have designed programmes to facilitate entry into trades in an attempt to stimulate economic growth. As part of these efforts, increasing attention is focusing on programmes to encourage women to enter skilled trades, while paying little attention to those trades traditionally dominated by females. In this article, we explore the gendered dimensions of apprenticeship programmes in C…
Accountability insights from the devolution of Indigenous child welfare in M anitoba
This article examines how language and discourse have framed the issue of accountability in Indigenous child welfare devolution in M anitoba. Devolution has been officially presented by the province as a structure and process of collaborative governance – a form of governing that requires horizontal accountability among equal partners. Our examination of the accountability structures and processes reveals that, despite the rhetoric, there is cont…
In the name of charity
This article examines how state institutions shape the meaning of charity in C anada. It concludes that the courts have made limited changes to the meaning of charity and that the D epartment of F inance has resisted redefining charity. In contrast, the C anada R evenue A gency's C harities D irectorate has worked to update the meaning of charity, but it does not have the power to amend the tax laws so its changes have been primarily administrati…
The snakes and ladders of accountability
Although governing in Canada is in transition towards a model of horizontal “governance” that emphasizes collaboration with a variety of non‐governmental actors, the contracting culture and its associated accountability regime remain a legacy of “new public management.” As part of this transition, however, contracting is being used not only as a means to control performance but also as a governance tool to guide the development of more collaborat…
The snakes and ladders of accountability
Although governing in Canada is in transition towards a model of horizontal “governance” that emphasizes collaboration with a variety of non‐governmental actors, the contracting culture and its associated accountability regime remain a legacy of “new public management.” As part of this transition, however, contracting is being used not only as a means to control performance but also as a governance tool to guide the development of more collaborat…
Co‐producing accountability? Drawing conclusions from non‐profit child care services in Manitoba
This article uses a case study of non‐profit child care in Manitoba to explore whether accountability is co‐produced. Co‐production is not a new concept, but is gaining attention particularly in Europe. Co‐production involves citizens directly in the development or delivery of public goods alongside government. Through key informant interviews with parents, non‐profit organizations and government officials, this article argues that accountability…
Accountability insights from the devolution of Indigenous child welfare in M anitoba
This article examines how language and discourse have framed the issue of accountability in Indigenous child welfare devolution in M anitoba. Devolution has been officially presented by the province as a structure and process of collaborative governance – a form of governing that requires horizontal accountability among equal partners. Our examination of the accountability structures and processes reveals that, despite the rhetoric, there is cont…
In the name of charity
This article examines how state institutions shape the meaning of charity in C anada. It concludes that the courts have made limited changes to the meaning of charity and that the D epartment of F inance has resisted redefining charity. In contrast, the C anada R evenue A gency's C harities D irectorate has worked to update the meaning of charity, but it does not have the power to amend the tax laws so its changes have been primarily administrati…
Networks and accountability
Strengthening Morale and Motivation in the Public Service in Turbulent Times
The public service in Canada has undergone major changes and experienced significant pressures in the last decade. These changes and pressures create conditions of uncertainty, and alongside workplace policies, arrangements, leadership, and culture, affect the morale of current public servants and future public service motivation. This issue requires immediate attention because the morale of the public service determines the performance and quali…
The public servant’s role in democracy
This research note reports on the findings from a survey conducted in partnership with the Institute of Public Administration of Canada (IPAC). Despite robust debate among public administration experts about the role public servants should play in Canadian democracy, there has yet to be a systematic study of how public servants themselves view democracy and their role within it. We ask: What role do public servants play in democracy? The survey q…
Public policy and operational alignment in light of public service retrenchment – lessons learned from Canada
This article examines the Strategic and Operating Review (SOR) process used by the Government of Canada through a strategic management perspective. Initiated by the Harper government in the 2011 Budget as a one-year process, SOR is expected to secure savings of CDN$4 billion by 2014–15 from the CDN$80 billion operating budget of departments. Our article assesses to what degree the strategic operational cuts support the public policy priorities of…
The snakes and ladders of accountability
Although governing in Canada is in transition towards a model of horizontal “governance” that emphasizes collaboration with a variety of non‐governmental actors, the contracting culture and its associated accountability regime remain a legacy of “new public management.” As part of this transition, however, contracting is being used not only as a means to control performance but also as a governance tool to guide the development of more collaborat…
In the name of charity
This article examines how state institutions shape the meaning of charity in C anada. It concludes that the courts have made limited changes to the meaning of charity and that the D epartment of F inance has resisted redefining charity. In contrast, the C anada R evenue A gency's C harities D irectorate has worked to update the meaning of charity, but it does not have the power to amend the tax laws so its changes have been primarily administrati…
Accountability insights from the devolution of Indigenous child welfare in M anitoba
This article examines how language and discourse have framed the issue of accountability in Indigenous child welfare devolution in M anitoba. Devolution has been officially presented by the province as a structure and process of collaborative governance – a form of governing that requires horizontal accountability among equal partners. Our examination of the accountability structures and processes reveals that, despite the rhetoric, there is cont…
J ack (and J ill?) of All Trades – A C anadian Case Study of Equity in Apprenticeship Supports
In the past decade, C anadian federal and provincial governments have designed programmes to facilitate entry into trades in an attempt to stimulate economic growth. As part of these efforts, increasing attention is focusing on programmes to encourage women to enter skilled trades, while paying little attention to those trades traditionally dominated by females. In this article, we explore the gendered dimensions of apprenticeship programmes in C…
Public policy and operational alignment in light of public service retrenchment – lessons learned from Canada
This article examines the Strategic and Operating Review (SOR) process used by the Government of Canada through a strategic management perspective. Initiated by the Harper government in the 2011 Budget as a one-year process, SOR is expected to secure savings of CDN$4 billion by 2014–15 from the CDN$80 billion operating budget of departments. Our article assesses to what degree the strategic operational cuts support the public policy priorities of…
Conditional and Unconditional Cash Transfers
Solving poverty is a laudable public policy goal. While there are many approaches, one that has gained popularity is the conditional cash transfer that requires recipients to satisfy conditions imposed on them such as requiring regular medical checkups. Another approach, which is gaining interest is unconditional cash transfers that do not impose conditions. The question we ask in this paper is: what do these past and current attempts tell us abo…
Networks and accountability
Co‐producing accountability? Drawing conclusions from non‐profit child care services in Manitoba
This article uses a case study of non‐profit child care in Manitoba to explore whether accountability is co‐produced. Co‐production is not a new concept, but is gaining attention particularly in Europe. Co‐production involves citizens directly in the development or delivery of public goods alongside government. Through key informant interviews with parents, non‐profit organizations and government officials, this article argues that accountability…
Mea Culpa
Increasingly, jurisdictions are adopting “apology legislation” that allow medical professionals to apologize to patients and family members when an adverse event occurs while disallowing the introduction of the apology in a liability case as evidence of fault or liability. While apology legislation itself is fairly straightforward, its potential meaning and impact is much more complex. This paper conceptualizes apology legislation from an account…
The public servant’s role in democracy
This research note reports on the findings from a survey conducted in partnership with the Institute of Public Administration of Canada (IPAC). Despite robust debate among public administration experts about the role public servants should play in Canadian democracy, there has yet to be a systematic study of how public servants themselves view democracy and their role within it. We ask: What role do public servants play in democracy? The survey q…
Canada’s Jagged Record on Social Policy Collaboration between Government and the Voluntary Sector
In the aftermath of New Public Management reforms, many governments are now adopting collaborative governance approaches to address complex policy problems. This chapter explores why co-producing social policy has been unevenly adopted in Canada and offers three explanations: Public sector reform has limited the ability of voluntary sector organizations to engage in policy collaboration; voluntary sector organizations have limited policy capacity…
Building Peace in Northern Ireland
Since the Good Friday Agreement of 1998, over 2 billion Euros have been poured into Northern Ireland for peacebuilding. This article presents the hopes and experiences of workers in CSOs funded by either or both funds, development officers, and civil servants employed by the funders. They confirm that peacebuilding and reconciliation projects funded by the European Union (EU) Peace and Reconciliation Fund and the International Fund for Ireland (I…
Strengthening Morale and Motivation in the Public Service in Turbulent Times
The public service in Canada has undergone major changes and experienced significant pressures in the last decade. These changes and pressures create conditions of uncertainty, and alongside workplace policies, arrangements, leadership, and culture, affect the morale of current public servants and future public service motivation. This issue requires immediate attention because the morale of the public service determines the performance and quali…
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