Jane Philpott just gave Justin Trudeau a lesson in doing politics differently. Resigning from cabinet on a matter of principle is so old-fashioned it evokes images of monocles, pocket watches and top hats. They have accomplished little beyond politics and cannot contemplate the inner emptiness of voluntarily removing themselves from the action. When Wilson-Raybould resigned, Philpott tweeted a character reference for her colleague and friend. They worked particularly closely when Wilson-Raybould was justice minister and Philpott was health minister, on legislation such as the assisted dying and cannabis bills.

Source: National Post March 04, 2019 23:13 UTC