Thanks for this article, David. It seems a little civility would go a long way to helping us all grapple with what seem like intractable issues. Maybe a side benefit of attracting some good people into the political ring who now view it as toxic and to be avoided at all costs.
However, I believe the reality of our current state of affairs, in various provinces across the country, are that of a 'here and now' way of doing things. Which has pushed politicians to acting more on gut feeling, or on impulse, than by seeking consensus.
Nice column, David. I used to bemoan the blandness and conformity of our politics, not really understanding how precious it was.
Thanks for this article, David. It seems a little civility would go a long way to helping us all grapple with what seem like intractable issues. Maybe a side benefit of attracting some good people into the political ring who now view it as toxic and to be avoided at all costs.
There is hope but, we'll see when the going gets tough around election time.
Hope she keeps the consensus approach that you write about here, there is lots that can be done for the province and its people with that approach!
I agree wholeheartedly the gist of your thoughts.
However, I believe the reality of our current state of affairs, in various provinces across the country, are that of a 'here and now' way of doing things. Which has pushed politicians to acting more on gut feeling, or on impulse, than by seeking consensus.