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Book SynopsisAn insider's account of democracy in Canada and its relationship to liberalism, constitutionalism, and good public policy.
Trade Review"At the Centre of Government blends academic scholarship and real-world knowledge to interpret the complex operations of democratic government in action. Readers interested in the early years of Conservative governance will gain fresh insights into the political thinking behind some of the Harper PMO's decisions." The Hill Times
"Brodie brightens his argument with illustrative anecdotes from his own time in government. These are gold, because the Harper years were lean years for insider anecdotes, and because Brodie takes real pleasure in telling his stories." Literary Review of
"Using valuable personal experience as a touchstone, Ian Brodie's At the Centre of Government inspires readers to think more deeply and clearly about democracy and its relationship to liberalism, constitutionalism, and good public policy." Thomas Bateman,
