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Politics Insider for February 11: Kneeing the PMO where it counts, why isn’t Wilson-Raybould talking and Pallister relates to Winnipeg’s chill from afar

If you missed Canada’s weekend politics shows, get caught up here in these quick snapshots

Bill Wilson: ’The reality is that with Trudeau and this government, reconciliation is more a farce than the Conservatives.’

Paul Wells: For two years a remediation agreement was at the heart of the firm’s makeover plan, and anyone who read a Montreal newspaper knew it

A legal expert wades in on that—and on the sensitive question of the difference between undue pressure and legitimate consultation involving the AG

Sprinkled through her recent speeches are strong hints of frustration about the pace of change and resentment at feeling sidelined at the cabinet table

The Tory leader sets his stories of childhood without much money against Trudeau’s ’vast fortune.’ But the two might have quite a lot in common.

Politics Insider for February 8: PMO accused of pressuring former Justice Minister to drop SNC-Lavalin criminal case, Trudeau denies ’false’ allegations, and if you’re going to leak political documents do it right

Paul Wells: What’s alleged in today’s Globe story is not just plausible, it points to bigger PMO problems. And it’s the sort of thing that can destroy governments.

Politics Insider for February 7: Dewar’s challenge to his former colleagues on Parliament Hill, the next NAFTA charm offensive and the NDP is madly off in all directions