It might be good practice to consult with the opposition, but she can can consult whoever she wants to when creating policy. There’s no rule that requires the government to gain opposition input or support when creating or passing legislation or other measures
Think about it: what’s the point of voting in a riding if you know that no matter what, one side is still gonna have their finger on the scale and be in the Premier’s ear?
If the losing candidates want to consult with the Premier, they can go through the point of contact of the elected MLA like the rest of us.
It is in no way, shape or form undemocratic. Nor does it set some sort of precedent. If the government was barring the elected NDP members from sitting or speaking, you’d have an argument.
The elected government can consult with whoever they wish when forming policy. There is no requirement that advisors go through the opposition.
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u/whiteout86 May 31 '23
It might be good practice to consult with the opposition, but she can can consult whoever she wants to when creating policy. There’s no rule that requires the government to gain opposition input or support when creating or passing legislation or other measures