September 27, 2025

Kim Campbell, the first female prime minister of Canada, was right when she said a 47-day-long election campaign (Imagine a campaign of only 47 days!) was not enough time to reconsider the nation’s social programs. But she was wrong to say so.

A memorandum is written not to inform the reader but to protect the writer.

This year will be harder than last year. On the other hand, it will be easier than next year.