February 25, 2020 marked 40 years (exactly) since the airing of the initial episode of ‘Yes Minister,’ a cult classic in public administration. To mark the occasion, IPAC Nova Scotia invited senior leaders in government, past and present, to share their favourite scenes from the series and reflect on what has changed in public administration since the series first aired in 1980… and what hasn’t. A recording of the live event is provided below.
LIVE RECORDING FROM THE HALIFAX CLUB | FEBRUARY 25, 2020
Join us as we mark (exactly) 40 years since the airing of the initial episode of ‘Yes, Minister’. This will be an interactive event featuring senior leaders in government, past and present, who will share their favourite scenes from the series and reflect on what has changed in public administration since the series first aired in 1980… and what hasn’t.
Speakers:
Graham Steele, Assistant Professor, Dalhousie University;' Author; Finance Minister (2009-2012); MLA (2001 - 2013).
Duff Montgomerie, Deputy Minister of the Nova Scotia Department of Labour and Advanced Education
Lorraine Glendenning, Director, Strategy and Performance, Service Nova Scotia and Internal Services
Simon D’Entremont, Deputy Minister of Energy and Mines, Deputy Minister of Seniors
Kevin Quigley, Scholarly Director of the MacEachen Institute for Public Policy and Governance, Dalhousie University
Anne Totten, Planner, HRM Planning and Development
Date: Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at 4:30 p.m.
Location: The Halifax Club, 1682 Hollis St, Halifax NS
Format: Late-night talk show
Admission: Free for IPAC members; $20 for non-members.
