Canada
Jane Philpott: ’We cannot ever be afraid of the truth’
The former Treasury Board president talks to Maclean’s about naivety in politics, what’s next in her career, and wishing Justin Trudeau well
John Geddes
John Geddes is Ottawa bureau chief at Maclean's and has covered federal politics and policy for more than two decades. He also writes regularly about art.
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Jody Wilson-Raybould: ‘The Liberal party is not something I understand anymore’
The former AG talks to Maclean’s about recording her call with Michael Wernick, her relationship with Gerry Butts and the dangers of blind loyalty
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Wilson-Raybould aired a potentially critical cabinet-level discussion
The former attorney general’s recorded call with Michael Wernick referred to a cabinet decision that the DPA tool would not be used to override the prosecution service
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Morneau’s 2019 federal budget comes with big-ticket surprises
A middle class message was straight out of the Liberal playbook, paired with windfalls for municipalities, senior citizens and students
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Contrition? Justin Trudeau didn’t come to say he’s sorry
A month into this crisis, the Prime Minister didn’t offer clarity on the key questions, placing a bet that the longer it goes on the less Canadians will care
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Gerald Butts on ’my character’ and that of others involved
Justin Trudeau’s former principal secretary says he can’t fathom how Jody Wilson-Raybould ultimately saw what transpired in ’such a dark light’
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How a core member of Team Trudeau became the PM’s greatest threat
Jody Wilson-Raybould was once one of Justin Trudeau’s star political prospects. Now, a thorn in his side.
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As debate darkens, Canada’s top bureaucrat warns of violence
In surprising testimony, Privy Council Clerk Michael Wernick denounces reckless talk, defends the government, and declares the Wilson-Raybould affair can be settled ’fairly quickly’
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For Gerald Butts, climate change isn’t like other policy
Seen as the strategist behind everything Trudeau did, Butts put cutting carbon emissions in its own category
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Justin Trudeau, Jody Wilson-Raybould and cabinet secrecy
An expert says cabinet confidentiality needn’t stop Trudeau from revealing details around Wilson-Raybould’s exit