Paul mentions that Morneau wrote in his book the he would have preferred a "governing style more collegial within cabinet, more open to dissent."
That tells me there was no healthy debate. This was certainly evidenced at the time of the SNC-Lavalin scandal. All cabinet members were lined up against Jody Wilson-Raybould, except Jane Philpot, who was later dismissed from caucus.
Paul mentions that Morneau wrote in his book the he would have preferred a "governing style more collegial within cabinet, more open to dissent."
That tells me there was no healthy debate. This was certainly evidenced at the time of the SNC-Lavalin scandal. All cabinet members were lined up against Jody Wilson-Raybould, except Jane Philpot, who was later dismissed from caucus.