Michael Wernick

Michael Wernick

government official Canada

Michael Wernick is a former clerk of the Privy Council in Canada, known for his extensive experience in public service and governance. He has been a vocal advocate for reforms aimed at improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the Canadian bureaucracy. Wernick's insights into the challenges facing ministerial responsibility and the role of civil servants have contributed to the ongoing dialogue about the future of governance in Canada.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
35,028
Power
1,567$
Sentiment
5.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Canada 1 5.00 0.09% +0% 38,005,238 35,028 $1,700,000 1,567$
Totals 1 38,005,238 35,028 $1,700,000 1,567$
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Recent Mentions

Canada Canada: Michael Wernick, former clerk of the privy council, has suggested a 2-per-cent 'defence and security' consumption tax. 5

The Globe and Mail: What will you sacrifice for Carney and country?

Canada Canada: Michael Wernick, a former clerk of the Privy Council, said he’s pleased to see the government is offering buyouts for older workers. 7

The Globe and Mail: Federal budget 2025: Ottawa to cut 40,000 public service jobs as part of $60-billion internal savings plan

Canada Canada: Former clerk of the Privy Council Michael Wernick has raised concerns that Ottawa’s 'pyramid of executives' are slowing decision making. 5

The Globe and Mail: Ottawa’s bureaucracy has too many managers who are busy managing their own bloat

Canada Canada: Michael Wernick, a former head of Canada’s public service, said the magnitude of the defence obligations should not be underestimated. 6

The Globe and Mail: Canada should consider hiking consumption taxes to pay for defence-spending boost: analysts

Canada Canada: Michael Wernick, who retired as the public service’s top bureaucrat in 2019, called the government’s final report 'tepid and incrementalist.' 3

The Globe and Mail: Federal review of access to information law ‘doesn’t have credibility,’ expert says

Canada Canada: Michael Wernick, a former clerk of the Privy Council, said in an interview that Mr. Carney has to walk a very fine line between doing it fast and doing it right. 6

The Globe and Mail: Why Carney’s rush to ‘build, baby, build’ won’t be easy

Canada Canada: Former Privy Council clerk Michael Wernick commented on the vagueness of the Liberal platform commitments regarding public service reform. 5

The Globe and Mail: Public-service unions seek clarity on Liberal government’s pledge to cap number of federal employees