I am concerned that there is too much partisan politics, creating a barrier to meaningful dialogue, depriving us of the benefits of good governance.   

Over the past 20 – 30 years, the day-to-day management of the Government has morphed from laid-down, long-lasting, well researched and tested, policies and practices, to the often misdirected, ineffective, and divisive administration of short- and long-term government goals. Rather than focus on long term Canadian national objectives of good public service, and international objectives, promoting global trade, peace and prosperity, there is often too much intrusion of petty political interference in day-to-day management. This can lead to confusion at the working level and to the public’s distrust of government institutions.

Canada needs a long-term plan focused on major policy initiatives, that are developed, reviewed and managed by public and private sector experts in various policy fields, such as science, economics, academia, business, and government. This plan must meet the legal and operating goals of good government and Canadian law, and would be regularly reviewed, publicly posted, and submitted to a Committee of Parliament for recommendation to the current Prime Minister. This long-term plan should initially and when revised, guide the direction of the government, in phases, out at least 20 years. It must be independent of individual political and personal intervention.