Andrew MacDougall

Andrew MacDougall is a London (UK) based columnist, commentator and consultant. He was formerly Director of Communications to Stephen Harper.
Trudeau and Harper trade words during the Munk Debate on foreign affairs, in Toronto, on Sept. 28, 2015 (Andrew Vaughan/CP)
Opinion

Sunny Ways O’Toole?

Andrew MacDougall: The Liberals’ 2015 majority-winning campaign was a masterclass in tone against the snippy Tories. In this campaign, it’s all turned around.
Trudeau speaks to media following a meeting with Governor General Mary Simon at Rideau Hall in Ottawa, on Aug. 15, 2021 (Sean Kilpatrick/CP)
Opinion

Trudeau is off to a slow start

Andrew MacDougall: The PM calls it the most important election since 1945. So it seems odd to bunt instead of swing for the fences on Day One or Two of the campaign.