NEW DEPUTY MINISTER OF FINANCE NEEDS TO BE ONE TOUGH COOKIE

This past March I wrote a piece entitled, "HIGH PRIESTS HAVE BOUNDARIES, TOO".  I reluctantly noted that two of the Province’s most senior public servants may have crossed a critical professional boundary line.    One has decided to move on.

The announcement of Donna Brewer as the Provincial Deputy Minister of Finance offers the possibility of strong new leadership, in a critical role.  The decision to bring her back to Finance, having previously held important positions there is important, for a number of reasons.