Heard On The Hill

The secret to Marilyn Gladu’s bang-on delivery in the House? She used to be a comic

And a couple former MPs are back in the news.

MP Marilyn Gladu participates in a funny debate at the annual Travers Debates in Ottawa on Oct. 18. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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BY KRISTEN SHANE, SHRUTI SHEKAR

November 15, 2017

Many Parliamentarians use their previous experience as lawyers or political science grads to help them navigate federal politics. Conservative MP Marilyn Gladu can draw upon a more unique skillset, reaching into her past as an amateur stand-up comedian. The rookie Ontario MP who ...

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