Jumping the gun

It figures that the one time the Liberals are actually willing to act quickly, it's on an issue where it would make sense to wait:

The federal government will spend $40 million annually to bring in new auditing and oversight rules in the wake of the sponsorship scandal.

Treasury Board President Reg Alcock says the 158 "separate actions" to be taken within the civil service represent the most fundamental change in any government system in the world...

Alcock says the reforms are directed at the second stage of Gomery's work expected in February, when the justice will recommend changes to government to ensure future such scandals cannot occur.

Never mind the connection between introducing the measures now and the first Gomery report. The bigger question is why the Libs would want to introduce "the most fundamental change in any government system in the world" several months before it receives the a comprehensive public report on what can be done to solve existing problems...lest it have to make even bigger fundamental changes once that report is released.

Once again, PMPM's attempt to be perceived as responsible is taking precedence over actual responsible government. And that's been an ongoing problem regardless of what Gomery eventually has to say.