Politics4 min read
Pierre Poilievre's Great Unravelling
He looked destined to become prime minister. Now he’s struggling to find his place in Carney’s Canada.
Insights
Perspectives on politics and
institutions
Recent public commentary from Westminster Circle Consulting.
Accountability5 min read
Nomination Battles Warrant Greater Oversight
Political parties are not going to relinquish control over what they see as their own internal processes. But the clear public interest in the integrity of these processes means that there is a need for more transparency and accountability in leadership and nomination contests.
ethics6 min read
Actions Speak Louder: Reforming Canada's Public Service
There appears to be a growing dissonance between the aspirational rhetoric of values and ethics codes and the day-to-day experience of public servants in the workplace. This should worry anyone who cares about the institution.
The Crown7 min read
It's Politics First, As Usual
Even in the current moment of significant disruption and uncertainty in the world and in Canada’s relationship with the United States, our political parties are still not seeking opportunities to work together for the sake of the public. It’s politics first, as usual.
Governance5 min read
Canada should encourage professional mobility between private and public sectors
The long-standing model through which the most senior public servants are selected may not be suited to meet current challenges.
Policy4 min read
Prime Minister Carney governs by making deals. Where does that leave Parliament?
Even a popular prime minister needs to answer questions. But MPs need to resist the urge to turn another House sitting into yet another partisan circus. Canadians need real answers. The stakes could not be higher.