Doing politics differently? Sure, Jan

When women tend to be the first in and the first out, why would any woman of substance, conviction, and integrity run for office, let alone leadership?

Former Liberal, turned-Independent MPs Jane Philpott, Jody Wilson-Raybould, and Celina Caesar-Chavannes were promptly set aside when they actively exercised a modicum of independence in carrying out their duties, say Erica Ifill and Amy Kishek. Now, shadowy Liberal insiders are looking to king a new member of the Old Boys’ Club as the new party leader. The Hill Times photographs by Sam Garcia and Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY AMY KISHEK, ERICA IFILL

June 5, 2019

OTTAWA—Often considered to be the season of change and rebirth, spring has finally arrived in the capital and that is evident for no party more than the Liberals, for whom the comings and goings reveal their true regard for the women in their ranks. Last week, Jody Wilson-Raybould and Jane Philpo...

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