Lisée, Trump solidified grip on power by promoting identity politics

Successful politicians broaden their tents. Donald Trump failed. Jean-François Lisée may do likewise.

Jean-François Lisée vaulted his way to the top because of his direct appeal to the Parti Quebecois old boys' network.Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Opinion

BY SHEILA COPPS

October 17, 2016

OTTAWA—What do Jean-François Lisée and Donald Trump have in common? At first blush, they seem to be complete opposites. One has a history in journalism and politics while the other has been a television reality star and a real estate mogul. Former prime minister Kim Campbell pegged Trump perfe...

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