Federal Youth Network Meets Clerk of the Privy Council

By Colleen Power
Vice-Chair, Federal Youth Network

It isn’t everyday that you have the undivided attention of the most senior public servant in the country. Yet the Federal Youth Network (FYN) had the privilege of meeting with the Clerk of the Privy Council, Mr. Wayne Wouters, during the NMC conference for a full hour. Mr. Wouters joined FYN representatives from across the country, along with FYN Champion, Simon Kennedy, to discuss the Network’s accomplishments and future plans. 

The FYN  and Mr. Wouters discussed the realities of the Public Service (PS) and the role new and young Public Servants play now and will play in the future. Mr. Wouters explained that as the PS agenda shifts to a period of fiscal restraint and as our population ages at an unprecedented rate we cannot lose sight of who we are as a Public Service. There is a world of opportunities out there and young professionals have a role to play to demonstrate their leadership and share their views to influence change.

Mr. Wouters and Mr. Kennedy expressed strong appreciation and support for the role FYN and its  members are playing in leadership and professional development, and in contributing to positive work environments. The Clerk said the  role is more relevant than ever and will be an important factor in influencing policy issues and developing a more modern and innovative Public Service for the future. Left feeling inspired and valued, FYN is already hard at work planning its next steps! 

Federal Youth Network members with the Clerk

Guardians of Our Communities, from Local to Global

August 22 - 25, 2010
Westin Hotel, Ottawa

The Institute of Public Administration of Canada’s Annual Conference attracts senior officials from federal, provincial, territory and municipal levels of government, as well as senior representatives from academia and the private sector. It provides a unique chance for new public servants to meet colleagues and senior officials from across Canada and also presents a great developmental opportunity for managers.

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