MPs unlikely to take former Hill staffer Wernick’s pledge to bring about a ‘long-term culture change,’ but some suggest House should discuss the issue

Paul Wernick says that, if invited, he would be happy to appear before any House committee to make a case for his proposed pledge sent out to MPs of all parties.

Former Liberal Hill staffer Paul Wernick says that, if invited, he's willing to appear before any House committee to convince the MPs of all parties that they should take the proposed pledge to improve the Hill culture, and help out their political aides. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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BY ABBAS RANA

October 22, 2018

Most MPs are reluctant to sign Paul Wernick’s pledge, which calls for publicly releasing the job descriptions and salary ranges of Hill staffers and asks them never to ask staff to do anything they wouldn't do themselves, but one Conservative MP who is willing to sign it says the former Liberal Hi...

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