ICYMI: The Humour of Government — Yes Minister at 40

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

Speakers:

  • 00:03:24 — Graham Steele, Assistant Professor, Dalhousie University;' Author; Finance Minister (2009-2012); MLA (2001 - 2013).

  • 00:32:45 — Simon d’Entremont, Deputy Minister of Energy and Mines, Deputy Minister of Seniors

  • 00:49:26 — Lorraine Glendenning, Director, Strategy and Performance, Service Nova Scotia and Internal Services

  • 01:09:16 — Kevin Quigley, Scholarly Director of the MacEachen Institute for Public Policy and Governance, Dalhousie University

  • 01:29:40 — Duff Montgomerie, Deputy Minister of the Nova Scotia Department of Labour and Advanced Education

  • 01:47:45 — Anne Totten, Planner, HRM Planning and Development

Date: Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at 4:30 p.m.

IPAC Nova Scotia