Statesmanship
The principles behind the work, and personal reflections on alliances, security and public service. The views expressed are my own and do not represent any government, institution or political party.
Au service des collectivités, au Canada comme aux États-Unis.
Essais en anglais et en français.
What I stand for
Leadership is tested in uncertainty. These commitments hold in every season.
Prepare before the crisis. Protect communities from wildfire, emergencies and evolving threats, from local plans to national oversight.
Stand with allies when it is difficult, not only when it is convenient. The Canada–U.S. partnership is a strategic asset.
Public institutions must deliver. Practical, data-driven modernization. Clear accountability.
Seniors, people with disabilities, pedestrians and cyclists come first. Safety and dignity are not optional.
Alliances are not tested in moments of comfort. They are tested in moments of uncertainty.
Les alliances ne sont pas mises à l’épreuve dans les moments de confort. Elles le sont dans les moments d’incertitude.
Free nations are strongest when they stand with one another, not only when it is convenient, but when it is difficult.
In 1777, a 19-year-old French nobleman crossed the Atlantic against his king's wishes to stand beside George Washington. The Marquis de Lafayette had no treaty obligation to fight for American…
Les opinions exprimées ici n’engagent que moi et reflètent mon interprétation personnelle de l’histoire et des relations internationales. Elles ne représentent la position officielle d’aucun gouvernement, d’aucune institution ni d’aucun…
