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Sergio Marchi says he regrets Rat Pack’s contribution to loss of decorum in House

In his new book, Sergio Marchi recounts his time as a Hill staffer, alderman, opposition MP, cabinet minister, and ambassador.

Former Liberal MP Sergio Marchi, right, pictured during an interview with journalist Andrew Cohen at the launch of his new book in Ottawa on Nov. 18, 2025.The Hill Times photograh by Tessie Sanci

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BY NEIL MOSS

December 8, 2025

In the years after the federal Liberals a devastating electoral defeat in 1984, the Rat Pack helped rejuvenate the party, but also crossed red lines with their performance in the House, which Sergio Marchi says he regrets.

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