Christopher LeBrun

Have good ideas Use your brain Be smart Use your imagination Think big Be a star Inspiring words by my 8 year old

@PrivyCouncilCA An incredible speaker - I was in awe the first time I heard him speak about the Quarantine Act at a regulations conference in 2003. I quote him often. He was such a shining example for Canada’s public service: professional, non-partisan, authentic - a true leader of integrity.

We are profoundly saddened to learn of the death of Senator Ian Shugart, former clerk of the Privy Council. A dedicated public servant, he serves as an inspiration to all of us. Our thoughts are with his family, friends and colleagues. - Clerk Hannaford and Deputy Clerk Drouin

39,999,998… 39,999,999… 40,000,000! Canada’s population has officially reached 40 million people! 🎉 statcan.gc.ca/en/subjects-st… #40millionCDNS #40MillionAndGrowing

@JLeiper @Wellington_West Wellington Street in Montreal’s Verdun neighbourhood is closed to cars and their Chamber of Commerce has set up remote work stations in the street. Sounds like a great idea for our Wellington St.! Is it doable?

Working on remote and hybrid team-building? Try developing empathy through better communication. Here's how. #GCExec_CadreGC How to strengthen communication within remote and hybrid teams theladders.com/career-advice/…

If you work in the #GC and need to cross provincial/territorial borders to provide critical services, see the guidance on what you need to do to be able to travel freely: ow.ly/RsxS50Er6VX #COVID19

@YOW_Weather Interesting that 2000 holds the record. If I recall, 2000 was a bad summer and we didn’t get a 30+ day until the last day of August.

🥉Today is #Ottawa's first 18°C of the year, which is the 3rd-earliest on record. Typical first is April 17. Record earliest is Mar 9, 2000; latest May 13, 1909. #OttWeather

Executives, discover how you can identify and help eliminate barriers to inclusion, overcome your own biases and create an environment where different perspectives are heard and acted upon to improve programs, policies and services. 👇

Executives: Do you know what’s expected of you in helping to build a culture of inclusion? Join us on Mar. 12 as senior leaders share their experiences, insights and advice on how to enact meaningful change towards a culture of inclusion in the GC: ow.ly/qOaU50DEJxu #GC_EX

Talking about accents: H: I would love to get into an American’s mind? Me: why? H: like how do you hear “a-boot?!” 🇨🇦

G: daddy, why did the chicken cross the road? Me: to get to the other side? G: no, to see the grumpy old man. Knock knock. Me: who's there? G: the chicken. 😕

@patrick_borbey @PSCofCanada @Ravinder_Rakhra @GaveenCadotte Congratulations Gaveen!

I am pleased to welcome to @PSCofCanada @Ravinder_Rakhra as Vice-President, Services and Business Development Sector, and @GaveenCadotte as Vice-President, Policy and Communications Sector. Welcome!

H: Mommy, what is it called when you hide in your closet and eat cheese?

Employés du #GC: Puisque la pandémie se poursuivra l'année prochaine, nous tenons à vous remercier de votre dévouement antérieur et continu en réponse à la #COVID19. (toujours) #PlusFortsEnsemble ⬇️ ⬇️ #NotreAnnéeGC

#GC employees: as the pandemic continues into the new year, we emphasize our appreciation for your past & continued dedication in responding to #COVID19. (Still) #StrongerTogether ⬇️ ⬇️ #OurYearGC

Context: Hattie proposes theory on how to travel to the future. J: are you seriously working on time travel right now? H: no, it’s too hard and I don’t have the right supplies.

@JLeiper @hydroottawa Is there construction or something?

RESTORED: Power has been restored for the outage in Kitchissippi ward. 💡 Thank you for your patience! #ottcity @JLeiper

#GC execs: what role can you play in increasing the representation of racialized people within the senior ranks of the public service? Find out with @School_GC and @APEX_GC on Sept.17. Register today: ow.ly/a1YF50BpYVS

Interesting insights in this BBC article on virtual leadership

#OttCity's new Jackie Holzman Bridge, (formerly the Harmer Avenue pedestrian bridge) is now officially open! The bridge's namesake - Jackie Holzman - is an accessibility advocate & was the Mayor of Ottawa from 1991 to 1997. Go check it out! Read more:bit.ly/2ZqZ4tZ