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Brian Klunder


Bring back the political ministerial regional offices

Quebec is the only province to have a recognized ‘lieutenant’ or regional minister. We think this is a mistake. It was a mistake under Justin Trudeau and it’s a mistake under Mark Carney. If all politics is local, having a focused source of advice about local politics is a no-brainer.

opinion | BY JAMIE CARROLL, BRIAN KLUNDER | December 8, 2025