Again, I think it might be a communications issue. At no time have I broken the law. In fact, we have had more legal opinions on this than not. The Premier is responsible for hiring and terminating associate deputy ministers and deputy ministers. Appointments to positions are not contingent on the Minister having to hire or terminate. There are many statutory positions that the Minister is not responsible for hiring. In fact, very few positions can a Minister hire for. We are blending in two things that should not be blended.
Caroline Cochrane on Question 41-19(2): Change in Aurora College Leadership
In the Legislative Assembly on February 10th, 2020. See this statement in context.
Question 41-19(2): Change in Aurora College Leadership
Oral Questions
February 10th, 2020
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