In praise of political pragmatism

The ability of political parties to pragmatically compromise from time to time helps to make democracy work. And surely even idealists and ideologues and activists can see that as a good thing.

Many, for instance, have become disillusioned with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, and with Conservative Party leader Andrew Scheer, writes Gerry Nicholls. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY GERRY NICHOLLS

June 25, 2018

OAKVILLE, ONT.—Ideological principles can be wonderful things, but they also tend to be delicate, so delicate, in fact, they rarely survive for long when released into the wilds of politics. Once they fall into the clutches of politicians they’re either callously abandoned by the roadside to di...

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