From Paul’s account, Morneau sounds like he belongs in the Conservative party rather than part of a Liberal government. I can understand his frustration if he believes that he’s not being listened to. However, I suspect that, like Wilson-Rabould, he may not be a good team player when his point of view is not accepted. His criticism of PM…
From Paul’s account, Morneau sounds like he belongs in the Conservative party rather than part of a Liberal government. I can understand his frustration if he believes that he’s not being listened to. However, I suspect that, like Wilson-Rabould, he may not be a good team player when his point of view is not accepted. His criticism of PM Trudeau may be justified, especially in those early years of the regime but he still is the PM and has to make decisions. It’s disappointing but not unexpected that he didn’t agree with the decision to reinstate 65 as the pensionable age. That was a very popular decision, economics be damned. Perhaps one has to consider that when you are PM. You can’t govern if you’re not elected.
It means being able to accept that you don’t necessarily have the complete picture. There may be other priorities that have to be considered. It means not letting your ego get in the way of making rational decisions. It means acknowledging that your opinion is not always completely right. Oh, and considering the greater good over need to be seen as right or a martyr. Etc
I get a sense that is really where Morneau and Trudeau parted ways. Smart ideas don't get you elected. Morneau is smart guy, but maybe not so wise in the politics of staying in power long enough to put your ideas to work. And maybe more effort should have been put into teaching the rookie minister about how those priorities play out in his department.
From Paul’s account, Morneau sounds like he belongs in the Conservative party rather than part of a Liberal government. I can understand his frustration if he believes that he’s not being listened to. However, I suspect that, like Wilson-Rabould, he may not be a good team player when his point of view is not accepted. His criticism of PM Trudeau may be justified, especially in those early years of the regime but he still is the PM and has to make decisions. It’s disappointing but not unexpected that he didn’t agree with the decision to reinstate 65 as the pensionable age. That was a very popular decision, economics be damned. Perhaps one has to consider that when you are PM. You can’t govern if you’re not elected.
Economics be damned indeed.
It means being able to accept that you don’t necessarily have the complete picture. There may be other priorities that have to be considered. It means not letting your ego get in the way of making rational decisions. It means acknowledging that your opinion is not always completely right. Oh, and considering the greater good over need to be seen as right or a martyr. Etc
I get a sense that is really where Morneau and Trudeau parted ways. Smart ideas don't get you elected. Morneau is smart guy, but maybe not so wise in the politics of staying in power long enough to put your ideas to work. And maybe more effort should have been put into teaching the rookie minister about how those priorities play out in his department.
There is nothing in Canada's constitution that demands Cabinet ministers be elected Members of Parliament.