Why Wernick’s story struck a chord: I’ve been there

Dig out from under the bullshit and bravado and help those who are struggling by being open about mental health.

No one was as bold as Paul Wernick, pictured with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, to speak out about the toll the culture on the Hill can have on a staffer in his day, says Tim Powers. Photograph courtesy of Paul Wernick

Opinion

BY TIM POWERS

July 4, 2018

OTTAWA—Good for you, Paul Wernick, for speaking out on your own personal mental health and wellness. Kudos also for challenging the norms of the work routine on Parliament Hill; it is brave of you to do so. Wernick recently gained attention for

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