Francis Schiller

Francis Schiller, first director of Public Interests Research and Communications Inc., established in 1996, is a seasoned political observer with extensive experience in Canadian politics, comparative and cross-border government, business, news, and media. Schiller is a former federal Liberal ministerial staffer and former federal Liberal candidate for Windsor-Tecumseh, Ont. For feedback or further inquiries, email news@politicswatch.com.

Will he stay or will he go? Comparing Canadian prime ministerial resignations from 1993 to 2015

In all recent prime ministerial resignations, the aftermath lasted longer than the time in office, solidifying legacies with either a whiff of success or the stink of passing the best-before date.

opinion | BY FRANCIS SCHILLER | November 23, 2023