Promise and peril : Justin Trudeau in power / Aaron Wherry.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Wherry, Aaron, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Trudeau, Justin.

Politicians--Canada--Biography.

Politicians.

Politics and government.

Canada.

Prime ministers--Canada--Biography.

Prime ministers.

Canada--Politics and government--21st century.

Liberal Party of Canada.

Genre:

Biographies.

Physical Description:

353 pages ; 24 cm

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Toronto, Ontario, Canada : HarperCollins Publishers Ltd, [2019]

Summary:

An inside, in-depth look at the leadership of Justin Trudeau, by a veteran political journalist. Justin Trudeau came to power on the promise of "hope and hard work" and a pledge to seek a common good for all Canadians. From the outset, his critics called him naive, inexperienced and a danger to the economy. His proponents have touted his intentions for the middle class, the environment and refugees, which they argue have moved forward real change despite challenges and criticism. Veteran political journalist Aaron Wherry has extensively interviewed decision-makers, influencers and political insiders, from the prime minister's closest advisors to cabinet ministers to the prime minister himself, to provide an inside examination of how Justin Trudeau has performed on his promises for Canada.

Contents:

Prologue: That dream where you're back in high school

Things fall apart

Trudeau inc.

The middle-class dream

High-class problems

Donald Trump moves in next door

The art of making deal

An unkept promise

Pierre's son buys a pipeline

Hard things are hard

"North star"

Real change

A falling out with the minister who couldn't fail

Holding the Hill.

Notes:

Includes index.

ISBN:

9781443458276

1443458279

OCLC:

1113927187