[Verse 1] When departments work in scattered ways Like puzzle pieces thrown astray Defence and trade and foreign aid All speaking different languages But Canada needs a stronger plan Where every ministry joins hands One voice across the government One mission that we all represent [Chorus] Whole of government, that's the key W-O-G spells unity Departments linking, never sinking Inter-agency harmony From Ottawa to provinces International conferences When we coordinate as one The strongest defence gets done [Verse 2] Industry partners bring their skills While civil groups share different thrills NGOs with boots on ground Know where the real solutions are found Coordination mechanisms Bridge the gaps between decisions Regular meetings, shared databases Information in all the right places [Chorus] Whole of government, that's the key W-O-G spells unity Departments linking, never sinking Inter-agency harmony From Ottawa to provinces International conferences When we coordinate as one The strongest defence gets done [Bridge] Federal talks to territorial Provincial meets international NORAD and NATO allies too Share intelligence breaking through No more silos standing tall When security threatens us all Communication saves the day Integration lights the way [Verse 3] Emergency response gets faster When everyone knows who's the master Clear command and shared resources Multiple coordinated forces Treasury Board sets the framework Finance and Defence do teamwork Public Safety coordinates While Foreign Affairs negotiates [Final Chorus] Whole of government, that's the key W-O-G spells unity Departments linking, never sinking Inter-agency harmony From Ottawa to provinces International conferences When we coordinate as one Canada Strong has just begun [Outro] Cohesive approach That's our reproach To threats that come our way
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