In my mind, none. That is why, on the same day I was sworn in as Prime Minister of Canada, I announced the most sweeping reform ever undertaken in the structure of our federal government. In particular, we have reduced Cabinet to a more manageable size, which will facilitate decision making. I have always believed governments must adapt to the needs of the people, not the other way around. And it is not the responsibility of people to try and figure out how government works.
Government has a duty to serve the public as efficiently, as simply, and as directly as possible.
About two weeks ago in Vancouver, I announced another series of sweeping reforms designed to empower the role of MPs and streamline government operations, while making them easier to understand and more accessible to every Canadian. For example, we plan to lift the veil of secrecy surrounding the preparation of the budget. We also plan to open up the process of government appointments. I have stated my intention as well of disclosing more details about what lobbyists do, tightening up the rules governing conflicts of interest, and looking into how politicians get paid. I believe, basically, that Canadians respect the demanding and important work accomplished by their politicians.