But, ultimately, elected officials are supposed to decide, and the civil service is supposed to loyally implement the government’s program. If he’s right, then Heath’s contention that the bureaucracy exercises increased powers doesn’t ring true, at least not at Queen’s Park. Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading...“No doubt, elected people must make the final decisions — but in an informed way that values the input of bureaucrats,” Pascal says. “When that happens, that’s the best it’s going to get in a democracy.”Is the public service sticking to its advisory role? Has it been prevented from contributing more at Queen’s Park?

Source: thestar April 29, 2021 09:00 UTC