No tears for Harper as Ottawa marks new era at press gallery dinner

‘Stephen Harper loved humanity, it was just people that he couldn't stand,’ quipped interim Conservative leader Rona Ambrose about her old boss.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife, Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, injected a crisp, informal spirit into the affair, writes Les Whittington.Rideau Hall photograph by MCpl Vincent Carbonneau

Opinion

BY LES WHITTINGTON

June 8, 2016

OTTAWA—The Conservatives have raised the bar in the hypocrisy sweepstakes ever since the election with their suggestions that the nastiness of the past decade originated with Stephen Harper and that “Hey, we’re just everyday, nice people.” Rona Ambrose cranked this newfound sense of decency...

To keep reading, subscribe and become a political insider.

Only $7.76 a week for an annual subscription.

Enjoy unlimited website access and the digital newspaper.

Cancel anytime.

Already a Subscriber?

Get Weekend Point of View Newsletter

A round up of the past weekâ€™s opinion writers and columnists on Saturdays and Sundays.

By entering your email address you consent to receive email from The Hill Times containing news, analysis, updates and offers. You may unsubscribe at any time. See our privacy policy