Trust and Politicians
A dictionary definition of trust might include a few of the following words: confidence in a person or thing because of the qualities one perceives or seems to perceive in the person or thing...acceptance of something as true or reliable without being able to verify it...a responsibility, charge or duty involving the confidence of others. While that might be considered a partial definition, it does serve to bring a measure of agreement to achieve an understanding of the trust that Canadians expect of politicians and the process of government.
The Gomery Commission will release its report in the near future.
What we will learn will in all likelihood diminish our respect for the political process, politicians and the public service. This is most unfortunate as many politicians are trustworthy and that holds very true for those members of the Canadian public service.
The prime minister in Canada has too much power. Power over his cabinet and power to make decisions that may not be in the best interest of the people of Canada. He often has a group surrounding him which provides advice but in addition he has many friends outside of the government who have great influence on him. As well, there are those who have provided him with assistance of many types and to them he owes what are called political favours. Many posts are filled with loyal members of his party and in politics sometimes reference is made to the pork barrel and feeding at the trough. We have heard of breaking the cycle of influence and we have heard of a new "ethics" entering into politics. Many words have been voiced but not sufficient action to bring a sense of credibility to the process.
Some former ministers of the crown have received political appointments to crown corporations and a few have become disappointments if not outright failures and liabilities as far as future elections are concerned.
Where does all of this leave us? Perhaps with a measure of lack of respect and a lack of trust. This may be most unfortunate but that is reality.
The Gomery Commission will release its report in the near future.
What we will learn will in all likelihood diminish our respect for the political process, politicians and the public service. This is most unfortunate as many politicians are trustworthy and that holds very true for those members of the Canadian public service.
The prime minister in Canada has too much power. Power over his cabinet and power to make decisions that may not be in the best interest of the people of Canada. He often has a group surrounding him which provides advice but in addition he has many friends outside of the government who have great influence on him. As well, there are those who have provided him with assistance of many types and to them he owes what are called political favours. Many posts are filled with loyal members of his party and in politics sometimes reference is made to the pork barrel and feeding at the trough. We have heard of breaking the cycle of influence and we have heard of a new "ethics" entering into politics. Many words have been voiced but not sufficient action to bring a sense of credibility to the process.
Some former ministers of the crown have received political appointments to crown corporations and a few have become disappointments if not outright failures and liabilities as far as future elections are concerned.
Where does all of this leave us? Perhaps with a measure of lack of respect and a lack of trust. This may be most unfortunate but that is reality.
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