At the deputy minister and management committee level, I find that the department is indeed too decentralized. I noticed this when I took up my position. It is normal for the department to rely heavily on separate fields of expertise. For example, meteorologists and employees involved in protecting nature and working on climate change, including scientists, have their own hobbyhorses and rules. However, given that the department is growing, it is important for the management committee to discuss all the tasks related to the organization's corporate affairs, such as human resources, information technology and the management of grants and contributions. It is important that I have detailed knowledge of how things are done, and that standards for employees and clients are the same throughout the department.
On October 1st, 2024. See this statement in context.