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What does it mean?
Canada was founded on the belief that public leadership in economy and social issues is as effective as private sector efforts.
In plain terms
Canada started with the idea that government can handle the economy and social issues as well as private companies.
What can you take from it?
Public leadership can be as effective as private sector efforts.

Where it applies

  • policy design
  • national debate
  • economic planning

Putting it to work

  • support public sector
  • evaluate private alternatives
  • invest in state capacity

Questions to consider

  • Can government match private sector efficiency?
  • What role should the state play in the economy?

Another view

Private sector advocates argue efficiency is often lower in public institutions.

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