A theory on Justin Trudeau’s lack of contrition
How different this week could have been if Gerald Butts’ testimony was a springboard and not a trial balloon.
On Wednesday morning, the prime minister’s former principal secretary, who is among his closest friends and confidants, did exactly what was required to change the arc of the story. He established himself as a credible and personable actor with a different interpretation of the events that led to the cabinet resignations of Jody Wilson-Raybould and Dr. Jane Philpott.