06-21-2018, 11:21 PM
So I found some interesting background at these links:
https://www.ontario.ca/page/news-secreta...ebruary-28
https://www.ontario.ca/page/news-secretary#2018-june-18
https://www.ontario.ca/page/news-secretary#2018-june-8
Based on some of the decisions that have been announced in the last week it really doesn't seem like the caretaker bureaucrats are following their own guidelines. Do decisions of this magnitude usually get made during the transition period? It has been so long since we had a transition of power between different parties I can't recall.
"The long-held practice in Ontario is for the government to assume a “caretaker role” as soon as the writ for a general election is issued. The caretaker period will commence with the dissolution of the Legislative Assembly scheduled for Wednesday, May 9, and can generally be expected to continue until the swearing-in of a returning or new government.
The essential element of the caretaker practice is that only routine, non-controversial, or urgent business is conducted. The caretaker role requires that there be no new policy or program initiatives, and restricts ongoing work, consultations, appointments, regulatory postings, public engagement, announcements and ministry events. "
"Leading up to that day [transfer of power day], the Premier and the members of her Executive Council retain all of their legal rights, privileges and responsibilities. During this time, we will continue to provide them with the professional and responsive service they require. As during the election period, the government will continue to operate in a caretaker role where only routine or very urgent business is conducted. All other matters on which direction is needed should be carefully reviewed to ensure they are dealt with in a manner consistent with the caretaker role of government. This might include deferring decisions until after the transfer of power. "
So are is the government in waiting over-stepping its bounds? Has the bureaucracy gone rogue? Who's in charge?
https://www.ontario.ca/page/news-secreta...ebruary-28
https://www.ontario.ca/page/news-secretary#2018-june-18
https://www.ontario.ca/page/news-secretary#2018-june-8
Based on some of the decisions that have been announced in the last week it really doesn't seem like the caretaker bureaucrats are following their own guidelines. Do decisions of this magnitude usually get made during the transition period? It has been so long since we had a transition of power between different parties I can't recall.
"The long-held practice in Ontario is for the government to assume a “caretaker role” as soon as the writ for a general election is issued. The caretaker period will commence with the dissolution of the Legislative Assembly scheduled for Wednesday, May 9, and can generally be expected to continue until the swearing-in of a returning or new government.
The essential element of the caretaker practice is that only routine, non-controversial, or urgent business is conducted. The caretaker role requires that there be no new policy or program initiatives, and restricts ongoing work, consultations, appointments, regulatory postings, public engagement, announcements and ministry events. "
"Leading up to that day [transfer of power day], the Premier and the members of her Executive Council retain all of their legal rights, privileges and responsibilities. During this time, we will continue to provide them with the professional and responsive service they require. As during the election period, the government will continue to operate in a caretaker role where only routine or very urgent business is conducted. All other matters on which direction is needed should be carefully reviewed to ensure they are dealt with in a manner consistent with the caretaker role of government. This might include deferring decisions until after the transfer of power. "
So are is the government in waiting over-stepping its bounds? Has the bureaucracy gone rogue? Who's in charge?
Everyone move to the back of the bus and we all get home faster.