Singh and Bernier need better stories

To sell yourself in politics, you need a dramatic and compelling story to intrigue the media and voters. Justin Trudeau and Pierre Poilievre have such a story. Jagmeet Singh and Maxime Bernier don’t. 
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, top left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, and People's Party Leader Maxime Bernier.

OAKVILLE, ONT.—If I were to turn the next Canadian federal election into a screenplay or novel, I’d have a tough time plotting a realistic narrative for some of my drama’s characters. 

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