Governing CanadaGoverning Canada
a Guide to the Tradecraft of Politics
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Current format, Book, 2021, , Available now. Offered in 0 more formatsHow does Canadian government work in practice? In this first ever handbook of its kind, Michael Wernick, a career public servant with decades of experience "in the room" with Canada's top politicians, shares candid advice and information that is usually only provided behind closed doors. You'll learn about what goes into picking a Cabinet, how to get the most out of the team, and the ways in which a government works to stay on track. You'll also discover how ministers build up their influence and political power, and how easily that career can be derailed. But this handbook isn't just of use to the neophyte Canadian politician. It's also essential reading for anyone who has ever wondered what happens behind the scenes in government. You'll learn why using a government aircraft is a no-no even if a politician's constituency is five time zones away, how the end of a political career probably won't be a politician's decision, and other hard truths only a long-time observer of government from the inside would know. Wernick's extensive experience as clerk of the privy council (the top public servant in Canada) and as a deputy minister informs a lively, entertaining handbook studded with behind-the-scenes information.
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