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Mark Carney’s bulky and performative cabinet

13.05.2025 2

The Globe and Mail

David Mclaughlin

A secret sitting of Parliament could shed light on foreign interference

David McLaughlin is a former chief of staff to prime minister Brian Mulroney. Politicians love to demand openness and accountability – until their...

06.11.2024 2

The Globe and Mail

David Mclaughlin

What should be in a plain-speaking Conservative climate plan

Two years ago, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre promised a “plain language law” for government laws and policies if he becomes prime minister....

28.10.2024 2

IRPP - Policy Options

David Mclaughlin

MCLAUGHLIN: PC Party of Manitoba needs to rebuild trust to avoid political oblivion

You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. When parties lose elections, the immediate question is:...

20.10.2024 2

Winnipeg Sun

David Mclaughlin

There’s a troubling amount of churn at the top of Canada’s public service

Over the nine years it has been in power, the Trudeau government has shuffled senior officials 98 times, with more than 300 specific changes – some...

18.07.2024 40

The Globe and Mail

David Mclaughlin