THE HOT ROOM: Lawrence Martin’s tricks of the trade

Don't get too cosy with federal politicians, warns veteran political newspaper columnist, author

Seasoned newspaper columnist and best-selling political author Lawrence Martin has changed his mind over the years about how the professional working relationship between Hill journalists and federal politicians should work and he has some advice: don't get too close, otherwise, it clouds your ju...

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