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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 8

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...

28.10.2024 10

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 10

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 60

The Globe and Mail

David Mclaughlin

Canada may be headed for a populist government – but how would it govern?

David McLaughlin is a former clerk of the Executive Council and cabinet secretary in Manitoba. It has been 40 years since an opposition party led the...

10.06.2024 10

The Globe and Mail

David Mclaughlin

To avoid ArriveCan-style fiascos, the Canadian government should create a COO position

David McLaughlin is president and CEO of the Institute on Governance. He is a former clerk of the Executive Council and cabinet secretary in Manitoba....

21.02.2024 4

The Globe and Mail

David Mclaughlin

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