Much Ado About The Deep State, NOT

This post is written from a Canadian perspective.

Deep state is a term used for (real or imagined) potential, unauthorized and often secret networks of power operating within a government but independently of its political leadership, in pursuit of their own agendas and goals. (Source:Wikipedia)

The above is the commonly understood definition of the Deep State. This post is not about that but more about my own intuitive understanding of the phrase deep state before I discovered the conspiracy theorists had appropriated the phrase.

This post is about recognizing and thanking the thousands of professional career public servants that serve faithfully in a non-partisan manner providing services and benefits to the people regardless of which party is in power.

In particular I want to recognize those who serve Elections Canada ensuring our elections and held in a fair and democratic manner free of political influence, as well as those that serve Parliament keeping the wheels of democracy turning. As well we recognize that the judges and Crown prosecutors and others within justice system that ensure justice is provided free of political influences are worthy of thanks, and those in the foreign service that serve Canada abroad. There are countless others throughout government serving the people faithfully that deserve our thanks. And we must also recognize those in provincial and municipal public service as well as the broader public sector providing education and health care to Canadians.

These are the people that make government work and provide the benefits and services we all depend on without any political agenda. Thank You.