Government Topics
Awarded Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Medal
I am thrilled to share with you all some incredibly exciting news. I am deeply honored and humbled to announce that I have been awarded the prestigious Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Medal for my exceptional contributions to education. This is a momentous occasion not only...
Appointment to Premier’s Council on Skills Extended
Update December 8, 2023: Dr. Tom Snell’s Appointment on Alberta Premier’s Council on Skills Extended for Three More Years I am thrilled to share some exciting news with you all regarding my recent appointment. On December 8, 2023, I received confirmation that my...
Balancing the Budget Through Cultural Innovation
Balancing the Budget through Cultural Innovation What is our Government’s fiscal goal? Goal: To move towards a balanced budget. Historical Solutions Increase government revenue via tax increases. Reduce government spending via decreased services. Innovative Solution...
Web Based Public Accountability
Web Based Public Accountability Introduction While some individuals feel that our government is doing a good job of providing services to the public, others contend that it can do an even better job at a lower cost. This document introduces a new model of public...
Utilizing Social Impact Bonds to Help Innovate Government
Utilizing Social Impact Bonds to Help Innovate Government The term ‘Social Impact Bond’ was coined in 2007 by the Young Foundation in the U.K. They introduced the concept of adding additional financing from such sources as private investors, philanthropist...
Innovating Government
“Innovating Government” Presented by Dr. J.T. (Tom) Snell Problem There are two basic types of organizations. There are those that are primarily profit-focused and there are those that are primarily customer-focused. According to this classification...
Achieving Good Health
Achieving Good HealthPresented by Dr. J.T. (Tom) Snell Current Situation Our province’s health care budget has ballooned in recent years to become by far the largest budget in our government. As baby boomers age it will continue to grow at an accelerated rate....
Selecting Organizations to Work With
Introduction The following chart presents two different approaches various Alberta government ministries and departments follow when deciding what organizations they will work with. Organizations come in all sizes and shapes. Some organizations provide products while...
Employment Training Service Changes
Introduction To support the needs of adults who are developmentally disabled, the government of Alberta has set up the Persons with Developmental Disabilities division within the Department of Seniors and Community Supports. The department contracts with approximately...
PDD Changes
PDD ChangesPresented by Dr. J.T. (Tom) Snell The following items are presented as a brief list of recommended changes to PDD. Move from Funding Agencies to a “Client Voucher System” Move the department from signing annual contracts with each agency, to...