Posts by sboots@mastodon.sboots.ca
(DIR) Post #AbCvWb3D8K1m6aA1x2 by sboots@mastodon.sboots.ca
2023-10-27T19:37:36Z
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Big thanks to everyone who shared feedback and edits to this draft post here earlier this week, especially @CassandraVert! You’re all awesome! 🙌
(DIR) Post #AbuURHbPYZufNuSA3U by sboots@mastodon.sboots.ca
2023-11-17T21:35:07Z
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@Wolven Whew, that's a great way of putting it.
(DIR) Post #AcTDPmlJpuO6l2NwCe by sboots@mastodon.sboots.ca
2023-12-04T15:39:20Z
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@malteengeler @emilymbender @pluralistic 💯💯💯
(DIR) Post #AhoKQ0woWS1xapR1Wa by sboots@mastodon.sboots.ca
2024-03-04T20:23:21Z
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Awesome mapping data work from @mxf – the updated Open Building Population Layer 🏙️ 🗺️ https://maximfortin.com/project/obpl-ca-2021/ #GIS #opendata
(DIR) Post #AhoKQ1dhwyLFjrVHNo by sboots@mastodon.sboots.ca
2024-03-04T20:23:39Z
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@mxf (relevant to your interests @maphew!) 😄
(DIR) Post #AhoRJAxvZpFcJbdsA4 by sboots@mastodon.sboots.ca
2024-04-10T22:05:32Z
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“I have zero confidence in the capacity of the federal public service to deliver on serious challenges,” from a former official quoted in @justinling’s latest piece. Deputy ministers and ADMs in Ottawa haven’t seemed to be able to come to grips with the implementation crisis facing the federal government, and in many cases might be part of the problem. This is a must-read: https://thewalrus.ca/justin-trudeaus-last-stand/ #GCdigital
(DIR) Post #AhoRJCqCbWGA8E2jOi by sboots@mastodon.sboots.ca
2024-04-10T22:06:39Z
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“One former civil servant, who worked on high-profile technology files across multiple departments, said the bureaucracy was suffocating… too many teams working on the same files, an obsession with image over application, petty competition for resources, a lack of information sharing, buck passing, silos between teams. The mismanagement is so dire [that] civil servants often work on technology projects in secret, afraid of telling their superiors lest they get mired in approvals and meddling.”
(DIR) Post #AhqGn2SJ4SclQhoBwe by sboots@mastodon.sboots.ca
2024-02-16T18:49:16Z
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New from Prof. Amanda Clarke and I: “A classic response from Ottawa to this kind of report would be to add more rules, more oversight mechanisms, and more internal processes to prevent more scandals. But following this age-old pattern will all but ensure that failures like ArriveCAN and its IT scandal predecessor Phoenix continue.” https://policyoptions.irpp.org/magazines/february-2024/arrivecan-deeper-reforms/ #GCdigital #cdnpoli
(DIR) Post #AhqGn3Fa7G2VtWrXkW by sboots@mastodon.sboots.ca
2024-02-16T18:49:59Z
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(I've hardly written an email since starting parental leave but when News Is Happening it's hard to say no. 😆 Thanks for reading!)
(DIR) Post #Ahv7n1hFxsHnHMWJZw by sboots@mastodon.sboots.ca
2024-02-22T20:01:33Z
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Paul Craig is a legend and his latest piece on ArriveCan and contractors is a must-read: https://federal-field-notes.ca/articles/2024-02-22-arrivecan-and-the-contractor-conundrum/ #GCdigital #ArriveCan #cdnpoli
(DIR) Post #Ahv7n3n0BU4PllDvoO by sboots@mastodon.sboots.ca
2024-02-22T20:02:17Z
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“The failures exposed by the ArriveCan report offer us the opportunity to adapt our internal procedures to the modern realities of software development, rather than just doubling down on recommendations that amount to ‘Follow The Rules 2: Follow Harder.’” 🔥
(DIR) Post #AhvVgfysBlAd5hGUgC by sboots@mastodon.sboots.ca
2024-02-19T20:10:14Z
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“We’ve always had people here who care about the environment. Look at solar – we have an incredible volume of solar here. We have an environmentally conscious population, people who are keen to take action” Shane Andre: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/drive/mobility/article-evs-north-of-60-yukon-a-leader-despite-cold-remote-location/ #Yukon #Whitehorse #EV
(DIR) Post #AhvVghAxkIR2nTvfA8 by sboots@mastodon.sboots.ca
2024-02-19T20:10:35Z
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(Gift link here) https://www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/db3e2546298bc23948fa7ae89abd080550c207b5d8d8df93c294630914e38891/MBFY4OSLJRHERF7BK2ODMND5XM/
(DIR) Post #Ahxu9OvhRxQTozvlHU by sboots@mastodon.sboots.ca
2024-04-04T03:21:09Z
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@DevRelSean Welcome! 🎉
(DIR) Post #Aj3wnojsUSmNetdEO0 by sboots@mastodon.sboots.ca
2024-06-18T20:10:12Z
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@futurebird 👏👏
(DIR) Post #Auo9N199KRnhy9FH7o by sboots@mastodon.sboots.ca
2025-06-05T03:40:53Z
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@ricci @dan 😂👏
(DIR) Post #Auy20Y12CRcZ9UO50i by sboots@mastodon.sboots.ca
2025-06-09T19:32:33Z
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New blog post! 🦋 “The Yukon government switched from X to Bluesky. Other Canadian governments should do the same.” https://sboots.ca/2025/06/09/the-yukon-government-switched-from-x-to-bluesky-other-canadian-governments-should-do-the-same/ #Yukon #TwitterMigration
(DIR) Post #AvZfpR1f48PiUn05js by sboots@mastodon.sboots.ca
2025-06-27T18:43:19Z
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Our team is hiring! I’m biased but it’s an awesome crew of people. 😊 Come work in the Yukon! eServices Delivery Manager - https://yukongovernment.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/Posting/view/61501Forms designer - https://yukongovernment.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/Posting/view/61500The application deadline is July 11 for both roles. If you have questions about the eServices team (all 11 of us) give me a shout anytime! 😄 #Yukon #getfedihired
(DIR) Post #AyPCyjFY4frOhrekXQ by sboots@mastodon.sboots.ca
2025-09-20T03:35:24Z
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@ireneista @dan @ricci @drmorr @jawnsy Aha, co-sign. 😆💯
(DIR) Post #B0f82EWbve6wERGzTM by sboots@mastodon.sboots.ca
2025-11-26T21:33:52Z
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My team is hiring! 👩💻 Product manager for digital credentials, deadline to apply is December 9th. (Based locally in Whitehorse, Yukon.) It’s a great crew! https://yukon.ca/en/digital-blog/looking-product-manager-digital-credentials-and-identity-management-program #GetFediHired