The Queen represented the last bastion of decency in public service

As Parliament returns in Ottawa, one wonders if there will be any lessons taken from the life of Queen Elizabeth II and her approach to leadership.

Regrettably, when Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre meet during Question Period this week, polite, constructive debate isn’t going to happen, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY TIM POWERS

September 21, 2022

OTTAWA—Queen Elizabeth II has been laid to rest. After a comprehensive 10-day mourning period and a magnificent funeral and committal service, her family, I am sure, looks forward to some private time to grieve. Today, as I write this, is the ninth anniversary of my own father’s death, and I can...

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