Brodie’s most poignant observation: time is the most precious resource in Ottawa

The position of chief of staff to a prime minister or premier is among the most powerful roles in government. So when a former chief of staff has something to say we should listen.

Ian Brodie, former chief of staff to former prime minister Stephen Harper, and author of the recently-released the Centre of Government: The Prime Minister and the Limits on Political Power.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY ALEX MARLAND

June 25, 2018

ST. JOHN'S, N.L.—The position of chief of staff to a prime minister or premier is among the most powerful roles in government. Chiefs of staff have a unique perch at the top of the government hierarchy. They are the main intermediary with ministers and their staff. They perform a largely clandesti...

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