Restore Your Relationship …
If Jody Wilson-Raybould wants to be taken seriously she needs a credible platform to make a real difference. It would be to her credit if she could mend her differences with Justin Trudeau and the Liberals. As a respected lawyer Jody should be aware that there is nothing immoral to have a negotiated settlement to a dispute. It does not make for weakness or softness to settle a dispute by applying the principle of compromise. We recommend that they resort to restorative justice. We entreat Jody Wilson-Raybould and PM Justin Trudeau should move to settle their dispute in the best interest of Canada.
Voice
It is an undisputed fact that Jody has a lot to offer. She is educated, relatively young and is well exposed. Having served at a high level in government she has the experience. If she wants a platform for a voice then the Liberal Party that gave her this platform, in the first place, is where she should be. The prodigal son did return to his roots. He was welcomed back, feted and they killed the fatted calf.
Bargaining Tool
If Jody and Justin are prepared to dismount from their royal horses they could have their best days yet. She has a great bargaining tool as a MP at the Federal level. Liberals do not have much representation in the west end of the country. They lost Ralph Goodale and other valuable seats in that end of the country. Jody could be a great asset to herself and the Liberals. She is strategically located geographically. It would be a marriage made in heaven being ordained by God. Vancouver, Granville is an ideal seat.
Judy’s Contention
Jody and Justin should be prepared to compromise on the differences of their relationship. Jody said she felt pressured as AG not to proceed with a criminal prosecution against SNC Lavalin. She was asked to toe or be loyal to the party line by not proceeding with the criminal prosecution of SNC Lavalin.
Justin’s Position
PM Justin Trudeau said he was trying to protect jobs in Quebec and other locations where SNC Lavalin is located. A deferred prosecution was for him the preferred route which is quite legal. No laws would therefore be broken … so the question of committing an immoral act by Jody Wilson-Raybould did not arise. Was there a miscommunication?
Jody and Justin should be prepared to compromise on the differences of their relationship and try move forward United. This may never happen. What is your perspective?This is ours. Feel free to differ.
Hopeton O’Connor-Dennie is National Political Correspondent for GTA Weekly
United We Stand
Pride is one of the many obstacles to success. None of us wish to appear to consede our strong position. It is about uniting to win than being divided and falling. Come on Jody and Justin. Put Canada first. The Opposition is not asleep. They are busy strategizing. State power is the ultimate goal or prize. Why be a big salmon in a bowl when you could be swimming in Lake Superior. Food for thought. Amen!