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Munir Sheikh

January 01, 1970

Munir Sheikh (born 1947) is a Canadian economist.

Early career edit

Born in Pakistan in 1947, Sheikh received a Master of Arts in economics from McMaster University in 1970, and earned his doctorate in economics from the University of Western Ontario in 1973. He is married with 3 children.

Sheikh began his public service career as an economist with the Economic Council of Canada from 1972 to 1976. After a brief stint with the National Energy Board between 1976 and 1978, he joined the Department of Finance and rose to the rank of Senior Assistant Deputy Minister in 2000.

Between 2001 and 2006, he held senior positions with Health Canada, the Privy Council Office, and Human Resources and Social Development Canada. He has also taught at the University of Ottawa and Carleton University. Later in his career, Sheikh oversaw a $100-billion tax-reduction policy and helped craft the 2005 budget. He was praised by a former colleague as "the best economist in the federal government."[1][2]

Statistics Canada and controversial resignation edit

Sheikh was appointed as the head of Statistics Canada by Prime Minister Stephen Harper.[3] He officially became the Chief Statistician of Canada on June 16, 2008, replacing Ivan Fellegi.

On July 21, 2010, Sheikh resigned from that post, following a controversy resulting from the Conservative government's decision to no longer require mandatory completion of the Canada 2011 Census long form. The decision has been heavily criticised; opponents have argued that the decision was politically motivated[4] and that it will compromise the value of census data.[5]

Following his resignation, in a public letter, Sheikh expressed his disapproval of the government's decision, writing:

I want to take this opportunity to comment on a technical statistical issue which has become the subject of media discussion. This relates to the question of whether a voluntary survey can become a substitute for a mandatory census.

It can not.[6]

Industry Minister Tony Clement has stated that the change to voluntary forms was made because of privacy-related complaints, though he acknowledged that the decision was made without consultations with governments that rely on the census data. Media reports claiming Clement had said that this change was made on the advice of Statistics Canada were later shown to be incorrect, although this did not change Mr. Sheikh's decision to resign, as he felt the mere perception StatsCan supported the decision was cause for resignation.[7] Emails and a speech prepared by Sheikh, which have subsequently been released, demonstrate that Sheikh had always been opposed to the decision. It appeared that the government had misrepresented his position.[8][9] In an interview with the CBC he stated that the government has tried to make it "quite clear that it was my view that the quality of the data from the voluntary survey would be as good as data from the mandatory census, which isn't what I believed in."[10] Clement has denied allegations that he misrepresented Sheikh's position in relation to the change.[11]

Notes edit

References edit

  1. ^ "Queen's University: Dr. Munir Sheikh, Distinguished Fellow and Adjunct Professor". V1.theglobeandmail.com. Retrieved 2011-04-28.
  2. ^ Tavia Grant (22 July 2010). "An independent mind has always characterized Shiekh". The Globe and Mail. Toronto. Retrieved 22 July 2010.
  3. ^ "A tale called Contempt: Ignatieff looks to spin master narrative to unseat Harper". Ottawacitizen.com. 2011-03-27. Retrieved 2011-04-28.[permanent dead link]
  4. ^ Murdoch, Frances Russell (2010-08-12). "Harper's Latest Step in Building 'Tea Party North'". The Tyee. Retrieved 2010-08-12.
  5. ^ Ditchburn, Jennifer (2010-07-01). . Winnipeg Free Press. Archived from the original on July 4, 2010. Retrieved 2010-07-05.
  6. ^ Steven Chase and Tavia Grant (21 July 2010). "Statistics Canada chief falls on sword over census". The Globe and Mail. Toronto. Retrieved 22 July 2010.
  7. ^ "House of Commons Standing Committee on Industry and Technology". House of Commons. 2010-07-27. Retrieved 2010-07-27.
  8. ^ Chase, Steven (10 August 2010). "Ottawa was told of flaws in census plan, documents show". The Globe and Mail. Toronto. Retrieved 11 August 2010.
  9. ^ Kheiriddin, Tasha (11 August 2010). "The sad tale of Tony Clement". National Post. Archived from the original on 17 July 2012. Retrieved 11 August 2010.
  10. ^ "StatsCan warned of poor census response rate". CBC. 10 August 2010. Retrieved 11 August 2010.
  11. ^ Taber, Jane (11 August 2010). "Clement feels 'alone' in census feud". The Globe and Mail. Toronto. Retrieved 11 August 2010.

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Preceded by
Maryantonett Flumian
 Deputy Minister of Labour
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January 01, 1970
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Munir Sheikh born 1947 is a Canadian economist Contents 1 Early career 2 Statistics Canada and controversial resignation 3 Notes 4 References 5 External linksEarly career editBorn in Pakistan in 1947 Sheikh received a Master of Arts in economics from McMaster University in 1970 and earned his doctorate in economics from the University of Western Ontario in 1973 He is married with 3 children Sheikh began his public service career as an economist with the Economic Council of Canada from 1972 to 1976 After a brief stint with the National Energy Board between 1976 and 1978 he joined the Department of Finance and rose to the rank of Senior Assistant Deputy Minister in 2000 Between 2001 and 2006 he held senior positions with Health Canada the Privy Council Office and Human Resources and Social Development Canada He has also taught at the University of Ottawa and Carleton University Later in his career Sheikh oversaw a 100 billion tax reduction policy and helped craft the 2005 budget He was praised by a former colleague as the best economist in the federal government 1 2 Statistics Canada and controversial resignation editSheikh was appointed as the head of Statistics Canada by Prime Minister Stephen Harper 3 He officially became the Chief Statistician of Canada on June 16 2008 replacing Ivan Fellegi On July 21 2010 Sheikh resigned from that post following a controversy resulting from the Conservative government s decision to no longer require mandatory completion of the Canada 2011 Census long form The decision has been heavily criticised opponents have argued that the decision was politically motivated 4 and that it will compromise the value of census data 5 Following his resignation in a public letter Sheikh expressed his disapproval of the government s decision writing I want to take this opportunity to comment on a technical statistical issue which has become the subject of media discussion This relates to the question of whether a voluntary survey can become a substitute for a mandatory census It can not 6 Industry Minister Tony Clement has stated that the change to voluntary forms was made because of privacy related complaints though he acknowledged that the decision was made without consultations with governments that rely on the census data Media reports claiming Clement had said that this change was made on the advice of Statistics Canada were later shown to be incorrect although this did not change Mr Sheikh s decision to resign as he felt the mere perception StatsCan supported the decision was cause for resignation 7 Emails and a speech prepared by Sheikh which have subsequently been released demonstrate that Sheikh had always been opposed to the decision It appeared that the government had misrepresented his position 8 9 In an interview with the CBC he stated that the government has tried to make it quite clear that it was my view that the quality of the data from the voluntary survey would be as good as data from the mandatory census which isn t what I believed in 10 Clement has denied allegations that he misrepresented Sheikh s position in relation to the change 11 Notes editReferences edit Queen s University Dr Munir Sheikh Distinguished Fellow and Adjunct Professor V1 theglobeandmail com Retrieved 2011 04 28 Tavia Grant 22 July 2010 An independent mind has always characterized Shiekh The Globe and Mail Toronto Retrieved 22 July 2010 A tale called Contempt Ignatieff looks to spin master narrative to unseat Harper Ottawacitizen com 2011 03 27 Retrieved 2011 04 28 permanent dead link Murdoch Frances Russell 2010 08 12 Harper s Latest Step in Building Tea Party North The Tyee Retrieved 2010 08 12 Ditchburn Jennifer 2010 07 01 Former StatsCan head slams census decision by Tories Winnipeg Free Press Archived from the original on July 4 2010 Retrieved 2010 07 05 Steven Chase and Tavia Grant 21 July 2010 Statistics Canada chief falls on sword over census The Globe and Mail Toronto Retrieved 22 July 2010 House of Commons Standing Committee on Industry and Technology House of Commons 2010 07 27 Retrieved 2010 07 27 Chase Steven 10 August 2010 Ottawa was told of flaws in census plan documents show The Globe and Mail Toronto Retrieved 11 August 2010 Kheiriddin Tasha 11 August 2010 The sad tale of Tony Clement National Post Archived from the original on 17 July 2012 Retrieved 11 August 2010 StatsCan warned of poor census response rate CBC 10 August 2010 Retrieved 11 August 2010 Taber Jane 11 August 2010 Clement feels alone in census feud The Globe and Mail Toronto Retrieved 11 August 2010 External links editMessage from the Chief Statistician of Canada permanent dead link CIHI Board of Directors Profiles Biographical Notes Canadian Policy Research Networks Prime Minister announces changes in the senior ranks of the Public Service Office of the Prime Minister 2006 02 07 Archived from the original on 2006 08 10 Retrieved 2008 08 26 Prime Minister announces changes in the senior ranks of the Public Service Office of the Prime Minister 2008 02 15 Archived from the original on 2008 06 11 Retrieved 2008 08 26 Statement by the Minister of Industry Tony Clement Industry Canada 2010 07 21 Retrieved 2010 07 24 Government offices Preceded byMaryantonett Flumian Deputy Minister of Labour2005 2008 Succeeded byHelene Gosselin Preceded byIvan Fellegi Chief Statistician of Canada2008 2010 Succeeded byWayne Smith Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Munir Sheikh amp oldid 1200936277, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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