The Peace Tower on Parliament Hill is seen in Ottawa on March 9. “We have not had a functioning Parliament — and therefore no effective federal government — for nearly half a year,” writes Jaime Watt. “Not a single piece of federal legislation has passed since November 2024.”
Justin Tang The Canadian Press
It’s the morning after election night and it is the tale of two profoundly different worlds.
For one, no day more glorious. Power. A flurry of transition memos. Endless congratulatory phone calls.
Opinion articles are based on the author’s interpretations and judgments of facts, data and events. More details
Jaime Watt is the executive chairman of Navigator Ltd. and aConservative strategist. He is a freelance contributing columnistfor the Star. @jaimewatt.
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