When Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced he was stepping down as Liberal leader, proroguing government (something he criticized when Harper did it) and plunging his party into a leadership race (while the rest of us prepare for an election that could devastate his party), I was reminded of a story from a colleague.

Shortly after Trudeau rose to power, one of the early bumps in the road that inevitably comes to politicians, was in the news. The two men, who knew each other, happened to meet.

Being politically astute, my friend began to offer a bit of friendly advice. We all know that when we do that, regardless of whether to friends, family or political people, that our well-meant guidance may not be followed; we hope the receiver will appreciate the concern.

But Trudeau did not wait........

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