And then there was one: the demise of 2015’s star candidates

It may be argued that it is not the cut and thrust of public debate that prevents talented people from entering politics, so much as disagreement and disrespect within one's political party.

Of the four star recruits, only one remains, Chrystia Freeland, deputy prime minister, and now finance minister. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY BRUCE CARSON

September 7, 2020

Looking back on the actions of the Trudeau government since 2015 there are at least three matters that stand out: election promises broken, such as changing Canada's electoral system and keeping deficits under $10 billion; ethical scandals at the top echelons of the ministry; and three 2015 star can...

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