What hasn't been mentioned, and I think this is very important as we expand this discussion, is the issue of resources. Having served some time in cabinet, I know how complex many of the policy proposals are. We then place them within the context of an environmental assessment or review as we add the social and economic elements to that review. Doing that takes resources, especially when you have complex policies for which you have a multitude of stakeholders who might have to be consulted.
Am I correct in assuming that our departments may be under-resourced right now in terms of being able to do justice to the directive as it was intended?