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Mark Carney @mark-carney.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Canada is building big again. LNG Canada Phase 2 will be the second-largest facility of its kind in the world.

Screenshot of an article from Reuters. The headline reads: Shell-led LNG Canada greenlights Phase 2 expansion, doubling export capacity.

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Rob Butler @robbutler.com · 29/09/2026

AWS Summit in Ottawa begins.

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Rob Butler @robbutler.com · 25/09/2026

This week I spent the week working with @jacattell.bsky.social and David Durant moving the OneTeamGov.uk server to it’s new Wordpress host where the other OTG sites are hosted. #OneTeamGov

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OneTeamGov UK

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bianca wylie @biancawylie.com · 27/08/2026

The idea that a country wants to have agency over its technology systems is understandable. But let’s take care not to confuse this desire with anything resembling progressive politics. www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...

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A digital infrastructure plan | CCPA

Asserting digital sovereignty means mapping out the real world of digital infrastructure and understanding which parts are for public intervention

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Connected by Data @connectedbydata.org · 20/08/2026

🚨 PAIRSx Public Sector 5th Nov 2026 🚨 🚨 Open for submissions 🚨 If you’re working in and around public and public sector worker involvement on public sector data, digital or AI, we would love to hear about your work! Find out more at

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PAIRSx Public Sector 2026 | PAIRS: Participatory AI Research & Practice Symposium

A space to present research and case studies on the state of the art in participatory development and governance of AI, and to build stronger connections across the field.

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Rob Butler @robbutler.com · 16/06/2026

Happy National Public Service week, folks!

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Rob Butler @robbutler.com · 03/06/2026

Wow, it looks like people are finally making the move here to BlueSky.

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Rob Butler @robbutler.com · 31/03/2026

And, that’s a wrap at @globalaffairs.canada.ca! Now on to the next role!

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Global Affairs Canada @globalaffairs.canada.ca · 03/03/2026

Canadians in the #MiddleEast: Stay alert to rapidly changing security conditions. Check our advice often: ow.ly/yYz650W9tei Register with us to receive alerts: ow.ly/MC4M50W9teh Reach out for emergency assistance: ow.ly/3NOu50Yo5ti

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Derek Alton @derekalton.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

Check out this digital gov mixer on Nov. 5th. So excited to catch up with old friends to make new ones! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/digital-co... @robbutler.com @bluesky.sboots.ca can you use your magic to help spread the word through the GC space!

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Digital Community Mixer / Rencontre de la communauté numérique

Networking event for all digital and digitally curious individuals / Activité de réseautage pour les passionnés et curieux du numérique!

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Rob Butler @robbutler.com · 21/10/2025

Last year, I had the opportunity to attend the CCO Learning Days 2024, where I volunteered and participated as a learner. Learning from experienced professionals and peers is invaluable, and I am grateful for the opportunity. Here is a small recap video I produced of the event. #GCComms #CommsGC

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FWD50 @fwd50conf.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

FWD50 is back and in person Nov 3-4!! Join us as we tackle Analytics & ROI and policy-first transformation! 📍 Nov 3-4, Rogers Centre, Ottawa Buy your tickets here: bit.ly/4dzaC37 or if you're part of ESDC, SSC, TBS, DND see if you can grab one of the in person tickets.

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FWD50 @fwd50conf.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

🚨Workshop alert! Standards are what make your kettle boil and why traffic stops at a red light. So why are they so hard in government? Honey Dacanay, Heather Remacle & Stephanie Oldfield explore how standards can scale public services. 📍November 3rd Buy your tickets here: bit.ly/4dzaC37!

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Rob Butler @robbutler.com · 18/10/2025

I was invited to join a panel at the first DPI-Canada fall event earlier this week. We discussed the GC Worker experience across departments with Scott Jones, President of Shared Services Canada, and Luna Bengio, a former colleague. #GCWorker #GCDigital

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Rob Butler @robbutler.com · 18/10/2025

My department is officially on BlueSky. This is great news!

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Apolitical @apolitical.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

Two former Prime Ministers. One former head of the UK’s civil service. One former Permanent Secretary. These leaders will be at Apolitical Day 2025 to share what they wish they’d known as they stepped into the biggest and toughest jobs at the top of government.

What I Wish I Knew: Alexander De Croo, Former Prime Minister, Belgium

Natalia Gavrilița, Former Prime Minister of Moldova

The Rt. Hon. the Lord Simon Case, Former Cabinet Secretary and Head of the Civil Service; Member of the House of Lords

Dame Tamara Finkelstein, Former Permanent Secretary, UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra)

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Apolitical @apolitical.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

It's exactly 4 weeks to go until Apolitical Day, when thought leaders from around the world will congregate in London to discuss the Future of Government. Prepare for fascinating debates and big ideas around what to expect in the next decade of public sector work. 🌟

A graphic with an image of the world, reading "Apolitical Day: Big ideas. Bold governments. Exceptional ideas. 8 October."

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Apolitical @apolitical.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

👤 Leading in government isn’t easy. Discover habits that help leaders stay effective under pressure in this masterclass. 🔗 apolitical.co/events/sep-2...

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Apolitical @apolitical.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

This brand-new course, AI + Climate: Trade-offs and Transformation, is powered by content from the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability, and looks at AI and climate through both an optimistic and a critical lens. Enrol here: apolitical.co/en/courses/a...

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Rob Butler @robbutler.com · 23/11/2024

Good morning, #DigitalGov folks and beyond. I am just starting this evergreen #StarterPack, but I thought I would share it with the rest of you as we are all relatively new here! go.bsky.app/8Uao5mv

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Rob Butler @robbutler.com · 01/09/2025

I am off on vacation and back near the end of September.

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Rob Butler @robbutler.com · 20/06/2025

Good morning, Bluesky. I’ll be off until next Wednesday taking some much deserved time off.

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Rob Butler @robbutler.com · 07/05/2025

Yesterday, Day 1 at DPI Canada Professional Develionent week I had a chance to chat with some colleagues in the morning and learn about Neurogeneration. Check the video out.

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Rob Butler @robbutler.com · 27/04/2025

Please vote on Monday, Canada! 🇨🇦

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Rob Butler @robbutler.com · 16/04/2025

I am hoping to use @bsky.app more and more but would really like it to mimick the X sipscription when it comes to character limits.

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Rob Butler @robbutler.com · 26/03/2025

What a wonderful chat today @derekalton.bsky.social. - We talked Rekindling GC Communities & Networks. - The positivity these networks brought to the table. @supergovernance.bsky.social, Camille B, @natalyarar.bsky.social, Thom K, Hillary H, Robyn P, Stephanie G, Alexa I, James C and more!

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Rob Butler @robbutler.com · 12/03/2025

Infographic: 7 soft skills that make you irreplaceable. Critical Thinking Empathy Reliability Resilience Drama-Free Clear Communication Accountability

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Rob Butler @robbutler.com · 03/03/2025

Happy Monday to you. Have a good one.

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Apolitical @apolitical.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

The tech landscape is shifting fast but are public servants ready? Some say mindset matters more than tech skills in digital transformation. We explore how to develop a digital mindset to prepare for the future in our free self-paced course developed by experts: apolitical.co/microcourses...

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Rob Butler @robbutler.com · 19/02/2025

Day 1 of the GC Data conference is done! I ran into Linda from TBS AI, Lydia from courts, plus Halley and Ryan from our GCTI program. What a great first day.

Three people standing together indoors in front of a green wall, wearing name tags. The person on the left is wearing glasses, a black top, and a plaid skirt. The middle person is wearing a floral-patterned button-up shirt. The person on the right is in a white sweater with a scarf-like collar. They are smiling at the camera.

Trois personnes debout à l’intérieur devant un mur vert, portant des badges. La personne à gauche porte des lunettes, un haut noir et une jupe à carreaux. La personne au centre porte une chemise boutonnée à motifs floraux. La personne à droite porte un chandail blanc avec un col en forme d’écharpe. Elles sourient à la caméra.

Three people standing in a bright indoor hallway with a green wall and an open door behind them. They are wearing name tags. The person on the left has short, light-colored hair and is wearing a grey button-up shirt and dark pants. The middle person is wearing a floral-patterned button-up shirt. The person on the right is in a black blazer over a red top and light green pants. They are all smiling at the camera.

Trois personnes debout dans un couloir intérieur lumineux avec un mur vert et une porte ouverte derrière elles. Elles portent des badges. La personne à gauche a les cheveux courts et clairs et porte une chemise grise boutonnée et un pantalon foncé. La personne au centre porte une chemise boutonnée à motifs floraux. La personne à droite porte un blazer noir sur un haut rouge et un pantalon vert clair. Elles sourient toutes à la caméra.

A panel discussion in a large conference hall with four speakers seated on a stage with black chairs. Three Canadian flags stand behind them. A woman in a burgundy blazer is speaking into a microphone, and her image is displayed on a large screen above. The audience is visible in the foreground.

Une table ronde dans une grande salle de conférence avec quatre intervenants assis sur scène dans des fauteuils noirs. Trois drapeaux canadiens se tiennent derrière eux. Une femme en blazer bordeaux parle dans un micro, et son image est affichée sur un grand écran au-dessus. Le public est visible au premier plan.

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Rob Butler @robbutler.com · 19/02/2025

GC data conference in three hours. See you soon?

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Rob Butler @robbutler.com · 18/02/2025

I am returning to work today after a fantastic four days off. Yesterday, I took this photo of our backyard. What a wonderful wintery site.

A nighttime winter scene of a snow-covered backyard. Tall evergreen trees and leafless deciduous trees stand in the background, their branches heavy with snow. A chain-link fence adorned with warm glowing string lights separates the yard from neighboring properties. In the foreground, a patio table, a small playhouse, and other objects are almost completely buried under thick layers of snow.

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Rob Butler @robbutler.com · 22/01/2025

I'm excited to share some Networking basics that have helped me move my career from stagnant pre-2018 to where it is today. Agenda Let's talk Networking basics Building your authentic GOC brand Call to Actions And a few surprise guests. GOC email: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/8ad7b1...

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Rob Butler @robbutler.com · 25/12/2024

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! 🎁🎉🎄

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Tom Loosemore @tomski.com · 16/12/2024

This is a Job. (Which should probably be two jobs, but ignore my grump and apply anyway). www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/jobs.cgi...

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Director General, National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority - Civil Service Jobs - GOV.UKGOV.UK

Search and apply for jobs in the UK Civil Service

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Ryan Androsoff @ryanandrosoff.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

Excited to share the first of a 2-part deep dive into Estonia's digital journey in our latest Let's Think Digital podcast episode! Estonia looms large in the digital government conversation despite being a small country. What led to it becoming a global digital government leader? LetsThinkDigital.ca

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Public Digital @publicdigital.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

Following Pat McFadden's speech today, our co-founder @andrewgreenway.bsky.social was on The World at One outlining how a test and learn approach should be applied to government. Listen back here, 32mins in: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

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World at One - 09/12/2024 - BBC Sounds

Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment.

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Rob Butler @robbutler.com · 11/12/2024

I had a great time hanging out with the GOC Comms crews at the Communications Community Office #LearningDay2024 conference!

A group of six smiling individuals standing in front of a purple backdrop with white text that reads “BCO Communications Community Office.” The group includes three women in the front row and three individuals standing behind them. They appear to be at an event or conference, wearing name badges or lanyards.

Un groupe de six personnes souriantes debout devant un fond violet avec du texte blanc indiquant “BCO Communications Community Office.” Le groupe comprend trois femmes au premier rang et trois personnes debout derrière elles. Elles semblent être à un événement ou une conférence, portant des badges ou des cordons.

A production setup in a conference room showcasing multiple computer monitors and control panels. The screens display various content, including a live presentation, maps, and speaker notes. In the background, an audience is seated, focusing on a stage with a presenter and two large Canadian flags. The room is well-lit with pink accent lighting, emphasizing the event branding on the stage backdrop.

Une installation de production dans une salle de conférence montrant plusieurs écrans d’ordinateur et panneaux de contrôle. Les écrans affichent divers contenus, notamment une présentation en direct, des cartes et des notes du conférencier. À l’arrière-plan, un public est assis, concentré sur une scène avec un présentateur et deux grands drapeaux canadiens. La salle est bien éclairée avec un éclairage d’accentuation rose, mettant en valeur l’image de marque de l’événement sur le fond de scène.

A group of nine colleagues seated together around a rectangular table in a brightly lit food court. They are smiling at the camera while enjoying their meals, with food containers and drinks visible on the table. The setting is busy with other diners and food vendors in the background. The atmosphere suggests a casual and friendly lunch gathering during an event or conference.

A selfie of two individuals in front of a branded backdrop reading “BCC Bureau de la Collection des Communications” and “Government of Canada.” The individual on the left is standing near a mounted tablet displaying their image, indicating a live recording or video setup. The individual on the right is smiling into the camera, capturing the moment.

Un selfie de deux personnes devant un fond de marque indiquant “BCC Bureau de la Collection des Communications” et “Gouvernement du Canada.” La personne à gauche se tient près d’une tablette montée affichant son image, indiquant un enregistrement ou une configuration vidéo en direct. La personne à droite sourit à la caméra, capturant le moment.

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Prateek Buch @prateekbuch.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

Made this starter pack of #OneTeamGov people, working together to radically reform the public sector through practical action. go.bsky.app/32t35D4 Who else is here making public service better?

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Rob Butler @robbutler.com · 02/12/2024

LAST WEEK! THANK YOU, and what a great time. Yesterday, my colleague Nadia Doucet and I had the opportunity to MC the 2024 Deputy Minister Trivia broadcast. We added another $28,000 to the $20 million plus raised by our GC colleagues!

A celebratory group photo of a diverse team of Deputies standing in a line in an office setting, posing playfully with open arms and smiles. The background features a purple banner with Government of Canada logos, and visible screens on either side display text.

One team member wears a paper crown, adding a festive touch to the atmosphere. The participants are dressed in a mix of formal and semi-formal attire.

A group of five individuals taking a cheerful group selfie in a conference room setting. They are dressed in business or professional attire, with the person on the right wearing a colorful bow tie and headset microphone, suggesting they are part of a presentation or panel. In the background, there are screens, laptops, and chairs, highlighting a formal but lively event environment.

A group of eight smiling individuals gathered in what appears to be a control room. They are surrounded by monitors, speakers, and technical equipment, suggesting a media or production environment. The group includes a mix of men and women, with the person in the foreground on the right wearing a distinctive bow tie and suit, possibly the host or presenter. Everyone appears friendly and engaged, reflecting a collaborative team dynamic.

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Ryan Androsoff @ryanandrosoff.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

Catching up on some Sunday morning reading and was really struck by this excellent essay by @pahlkadot.bsky.social which ties together many threads and themes that I've been thinking about recently re: government capacity and the deepening web of rules: www.digitalistpapers.com/essays/ai-me...

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AI Meets the Cascade of Rigidity — Digitalist Papers

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Rob Butler @robbutler.com · 26/11/2024

We are getting ready to host the 2024 Deputy Minister Trivia. I can't wait to host with Nadia Doucet this Thursday! Nous nous préparons à organiser le Trivia des sous-ministres 2024. J’ai hâte d’animer avec Nadia Doucet ce jeudi !

A close-up photo of two individuals smiling in an office environment. The woman on the left has light hair, wears glasses, and is dressed in a white knitted sweater. The man on the right has short dark hair and is wearing a dark zip-up sweater. Computer monitors with blurred content are visible in the background.

Une photo en gros plan de deux personnes souriant dans un environnement de bureau. La femme à gauche a les cheveux clairs, porte des lunettes et un pull en tricot blanc. L’homme à droite a les cheveux courts foncés et porte un pull foncé avec une fermeture éclair. Des écrans d’ordinateur avec du contenu flou sont visibles à l’arrière-plan.

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Richard Pope @richardpope.org · 23/11/2024

Question for digital government people c 2015. Did you see these at the time? What worked / didn't work about them (conceptually, not graphically)

government as a platform stack diagram (register, trust & consent, common platforms, services)

The same diagram from the perspective of a single service (fishing licence) showing who is in charge of each bit

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Rob Butler @robbutler.com · 23/11/2024

Good morning, #DigitalGov folks and beyond. I am just starting this evergreen #StarterPack, but I thought I would share it with the rest of you as we are all relatively new here! go.bsky.app/8Uao5mv

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Rob Butler @robbutler.com · 20/11/2024

Wow, so many #DigitalGov folks are joining Bluesky! I have tried to follow everyone back, but some bios aren't filled, and I can't tell!

media.tenor.com

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