We can be forgiven for assuming that the Canadian government exists to spit out legislation that’s poorly planned, overtly political, and often legally dubious.
Committees reported on just 37 out of 60 bills that became law in the 44th Parliament. I checked ourcommons.ca and the Industry committee tabled its first report on Canada's productivity gaps last week. Those studies might pack more punch than the minor bill tweaks. It makes you wonder if we need stronger follow-up on committee recommendations. https://www.ourcommons.ca/DocumentViewer/en/45-1/INDU/report-1/
Stronger follow up would be great. But I don't think governments in general (and this government in particular) have any incentive to bend to committee suggestions. As far as I can see, the system is built on honour and good faith - and there's not a lot of that floating around these days.
Committees reported on just 37 out of 60 bills that became law in the 44th Parliament. I checked ourcommons.ca and the Industry committee tabled its first report on Canada's productivity gaps last week. Those studies might pack more punch than the minor bill tweaks. It makes you wonder if we need stronger follow-up on committee recommendations. https://www.ourcommons.ca/DocumentViewer/en/45-1/INDU/report-1/
Stronger follow up would be great. But I don't think governments in general (and this government in particular) have any incentive to bend to committee suggestions. As far as I can see, the system is built on honour and good faith - and there's not a lot of that floating around these days.