A diverse menu, but nothing appeals

The ideal prime minister would be someone with no political baggage, no embarrassing internet history, no ideological quirks, with razor-sharp debating skills, a sense of humour, and a warm heart.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh. After years on the fringes of every consequential election in this country, perhaps the moment has finally come for 'none-of-the-above,' writes Susan Riley. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY SUSAN RILEY

September 30, 2024

CHELSEA, QUE.—After years on the fringes of every consequential election in this country—regarded as a joke at best, a sad commentary on politics at worst—perhaps the moment has finally come for “none-of-the-above."

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