In politics, friendship is king

To those political staff in Ontario and Alberta questioning their career decisions and next steps, remember: friendship is the lasting outcome of any political experience.

Jake Enwright, former deputy chief of staff to Erin O’Toole and senior adviser for previous Conservative leaders, pictured in this file photo when he worked on the Hill, has some advice for political staffers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY JAKE ENWRIGHT

June 13, 2022

It’s been a tough few weeks for political staff in Canadian politics. Jason Kenney announced that he is stepping down as premier of Alberta, and two opposition leaders announced their resignation following the Ontario election results. It’s tough. The impact these resignations have on staff is...

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