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Threats against politicians ‘very frequent’, former Privy Council clerk says
Originally posted: Jul 25, 2020 Canada’s former top civil servant says Canadians would be shocked and dismayed to learn the true level of abuse and the number of violent threats politicians face during their time in office. Politicians often receive ‘vile’ messages attacking gender, religion, race, says Michael Wernick CBC News: The House47:12Pandemics, party unity…
Michael Wernick on turbulent times for Canada – and its Clerk
Ever since Michael Wernick joined the Canadian federal civil service nearly 40 years ago, the pace of life – and government – has been accelerating. “The feedback is faster; the reaction times are shorter; governments have to take decisions – politically and internally – with less time and less perfect information,” he says. “The days…
One new member, but all familiar faces, in Cabinet shuffle
Quebec has a new lineup of cabinet ministers, including one person who has yet to be elected to the National Assembly. Wednesday morning in the red room of the National Assembly, Premier Jean Charest presented his new cabinet.