I think the public sector, writ large—federal, provincial and municipal—always needs new ideas and innovation. It is subject to incrementalism and risk aversion, and there is a risk of a mindset of “well, this is the way we've always done things”.
If you want to bring in fresh perspectives, I do think there are a number of ways to do that. Think tanks, foundations, and so on and engagement with Canadians are important. Advisory firms can play a role in that. If they've done work in that area with another government or with the private sector, then they could be a useful source. They don't always do great work, but at their best, they give public servants new ideas, new tools, new ways of thinking about things, and new skill sets.