Pundit Tim Powers described as ‘Conservative strategist,’ raising objections from the party’s director of communications, Sarah Fischer
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, suggesting the victimhood claims of Canadian provinces are wearing thin. But Mr. Savoie is also reflecting on victimhood as it applies to others, including Indigenous persons. Mr. Savoie, who holds the Canada Research Chair in Public Administration and Governance, answered questions about the project in the following Q&A with the Politics Newsletter.I was concerned that readers would not react well to the book, given that I raise a number of controversial issues.
I count 26 publications you have written alone, and eight additional titles written with co-authors. What’s the key to being so prolific? I write everything longhand. Spending time with family and friends and writing bring me great satisfaction. Writing is my passion and joy. The fact that I was poor at sports, both at school and at universities, probably explains my desire to focus on something that I am good at. I am up at 5 a.m. every morning to read and write and will stay on task until someone interrupts me.
”David Johnston’s report on Chinese foreign interference has been savaged by opposition politicians for its flaws. So why not fix them? The biggest one, in the eyes of the Conservatives, the Bloc Québécois, and many others, is that it relies so heavily on trust in Mr. Johnston. If relying on Mr. Johnston is a flaw, it shouldn’t be so hard to remedy.””No public inquiry.
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