Inequality and its pernicious effects on culture and democracy
The following is an excerpt from The Age of Insecurity: Coming Together as Things Fall Apart, by Astra Taylor, and published by House of Anansi Press. The book is one of five finalists for this year’s Shaughnessy Cohen Prize for Political Writing.
Savoie gets to the bottom of the story in Canada: Beyond Grudges, Grievances, and Disunity
The following is an excerpt from Canada: Beyond Grudges, Grievances, and Disunity, by Donald Savoie, one of five books shortlisted for this year’s Shaughnessy Cohen Prize for Political Writing.
Wells’ book on Trudeau hits bookshelves this week
Plus, former Australian PM Tony Abbott joins the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, Tim Powers set to run the 96th Tely Ten with his son Patrick, the National Prayer Breakfast is this week, and Jeff Rubin has a new book.
de Adder’s Take: 05-06-2024
Doolittle wins big at the Press Freedom Awards
World Press Freedom Canada hosted its annual luncheon on May 2 at the National Arts Centre, and an exclusive pre-reception the day before at the German residence.
Privacy law needs an update
The following is an excerpt from The Privacy Fallacy: Harm and Power in the Information Economy, by Ignacio Cofone, published by Cambridge University Press, one of the five finalists for this year’s $60,000 Donner Prize for the best public policy book written by a Canadian. The winner will be announced in Toronto on May 8.
Tory MP Thomas returns to the House
Parliamentarians and politicos play dress up at CMPA wrap party
The Canadian Media Producers Association hosted its post-lobby day reception at the Château Laurier on April 30. It was fun.
Flying high: super travel agent Scott McCord celebrated by politicos
For 25 years, Scott McCord has been booking flights for Ottawa’s politico players, so they threw a big party in his honour.
de Adder’s Take: 05-01-2024
