Lisa Williams

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Email sparks outrage from womens groups

An allegedly racist, sexist e-mail involving a senior government official may cause government employees to think twice before hitting the send button.

Physicians register their frustration with wait times

Canadian physicians are tired of waiting for progress on wait-times. Doctors have given health ministries across the country a poor grade for their collective efforts and predicted the healthcare system would deteriorate over the next five years, according to a survey by the Canadian Medial Association (CMA).

Spotlight on Industry Minister Maxime Bernier

Part 1 of InterGovWorld's Spotlight on Minister Maxime Bernier of Industry Canada. Bernier discusses the biggest challenge of his job, the recent cabinet shake-up, and the controversial government proposal to change a decision by the CRTC regarding deregulation.

Question and Answer with Sarah Kramer of Cancer Care Ontario

Sarah Kramer is CIO and vice-president of Cancer Care Ontario. At the same time, she is working closely with the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care to improve its strategy around reducing wait-times. Kramer spoke with InterGovWorld.com senior writer Lisa Williams about what's being accomplished on both fronts, what lies ahead, and how Ontario is both a leader and a laggard when it comes to e-health.

Ryerson students leverage YouTube popularity

Ryerson University students have turned to uber-popular YouTube to help reduce tuition fees by unleashing a series of videos that spoof the recent Capital One commercials with a look-a-like McGuinty featuring the song "Hands in my Pocket."

Q&A – Sarah Kramer, Cancer Care Ontario

Sarah Kramer is CIO and vice-president of Cancer Care Ontario. At the same time, she is working closely with the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care to improve its strategy around reducing wait-times. Kramer spoke with InterGovWorld.com senior writer Lisa Williams about what

Feds fumbling

The federal government is fumbling potential opportunities to improve business practices and services to Canadians, according to a critical report of IT project management by Auditor General Sheila Fraser.

Winnipeg Police Service ready to track crime online

The Winnipeg Police Service is set to launch a crime tracking program - dubbed CrimeStat - early next month in hopes of generating accurate and timely information on crime in the city.

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