A New Blueprint for Government

"The book is pithy and provocative in its telling. It pulls few punches. It’s a good read for governance geeks everywhere."

“A gem of a book on public policy and Canadian government at a time when Canada is especially in need of a reflective analysis.”

-- Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, 2010–17

“A New Blueprint for Government is a tour de force that will anchor debates about the functioning and the effectiveness of the Canadian government. With characteristic verve, Lynch and Mitchell present bold, informed, and lucid arguments on a fundamental topic—and suggest ways that will encourage optimists to believe it is possible.”

-- Pierre Lortie, former President and CEO of the Montreal Stock Exchange and President and COO of Bombardier Transport

“This is the public policy book I have been waiting for! Lynch and Mitchell have laid out with clarity the challenges that Canada now faces in a changing world and some practical ways to meet them. The book’s breadth and depth reflect the experience and understanding of the authors. This book should be prescribed reading for ministers and senior officials in Canada’s ‘new government.’ We have no time to lose!”

-- Honourable John P. Manley P.C., O.C., former Deputy Prime Minister of Canada

“A must read for Canadians concerned with the issues facing our country and risks to our future prosperity.”

-- M. Elizabeth Cannon, PhD, OC, AOE, FRSC, FCAE, President Emerita, University of Calgary and Corporate Director

“Lynch and Mitchell are the most experienced and qualified people to write such a book, having been at the centre of power serving several prime ministers over many years. I would suggest the new pm read it—it could save the new government many mistakes.”

-- Paul Tellier, Retired CEO of CN Rail