Thinking Government

Thinking Government: Public Administration and Politics in Canada, 5th Edition, examines the key roles and duties of the Canadian federal government and its public service. The textbook explores the policy and program debates that surround federal administration.

Coverage outlines major issues shaping national policies, including socio-economic options, French-English relations, regional dynamics, and Canadian-American relations. It also explores interactions between prime ministers and cabinet ministers alongside questions of public leadership.

Discussion cases covering policy, management, and ethics encourage readers to assess what governments perform effectively, where improvements are needed, and why policy delivery sometimes fails.