The Globe and Mail
Party insiders are calling for new chief of staff to craft a solid message about what the Grits stand for
Two months ago, Michael Ignatieff launched an unexplained rush to trigger an election. Last month, he overruled Quebec lieutenant Denis Coderre over a Montreal candidate, prompting him to quit while blaming a cabal of the leader’s Toronto aides. On Tuesday, a quick change of staff aimed at righting the ship became a very public mess, as news of chief of staff Ian Davey’s departure broke before he was told.
Two months ago, Michael Ignatieff launched an unexplained rush to trigger an election. Last month, he overruled Quebec lieutenant Denis Coderre over a Montreal candidate, prompting him to quit while blaming a cabal of the leader’s Toronto aides. On Tuesday, a quick change of staff aimed at righting the ship became a very public mess, as news of chief of staff Ian Davey’s departure broke before he was told.
