News that the Trudeau government has accumulated a daunting backlog of appointments to Crown corporations, appeal tribunals and other public agencies might not immediately stir the passions. Our official languages commissioner, the commissioner of lobbying and conflict of interest, and the ethics commissioner are all serving on an interim basis. More than half the seats on the Veterans Review and Appeal Board, which hears complaints from vets denied benefits, are empty. Some 35 per cent of governor in council (GIC) appointments are now vacant or past their expiry, raising serious concerns about the ability of important parts of government to serve Canadians effectively. The issue first came to light in October when CBC News reported that nearly 20 per cent of the more than 1,500 GIC appointments had yet to be filled.

Source: thestar April 02, 2017 21:56 UTC