Yes, that is how the existing system works. Under the Public Service Employment Act, the commission maintains its staffing authority, but it is encouraged to delegate that authority to deputy ministers. In the context of a system in which deputy ministers are responsible for all management, we have delegated that authority. The challenge for the PSC is to manage this delegation system, given that the PSC is ultimately accountable.
On March 31st, 2009. See this statement in context.