Author Archives: David Mitchell

Read David’s National Newswatch op ed, “Adjusting to Ottawa’s brave new world.”

David provided on-air analysis for Canada Votes CBC News Election 2015 Special on October 19th, after the votes had been counted: https://youtu.be/lWFNl0K18A4?t=7h53m20s

David spoke with Power Play’s Don Martin in October 2015 about Ontario’s role in the federal election. (View interview here)

Originally published in the July/August 2015 edition of Policy Magazine By David Mitchell – The public service has a reputation problem. While many of those negatives are both outdated and exaggerated, the conventions that once defined the role of public servants … Continued

Originally published in The Vancouver Sun on August 11, 2015 By David Mitchell – Stop me if you’ve heard this before: “In this election, the B.C. results will be key, likely deciding the outcome of the national contest.” More than … Continued

Originally published on August 6, 2015 in Ottawa Citizen By David Mitchell – If we’re always in an election campaign, do campaigns still matter? They used to provide an opportunity every four years or so to focus on issues, personalities and, … Continued

Originally published on July 20, 2015 in The Globe and Mail By David Mitchell – It’s an essential election rule, but one that is widely misunderstood: When no single party wins a majority of seats in the legislature, the one with … Continued

Originally published on February 11, 2015 on National Newswatch By Jim Dinning and David Mitchell – Some of our American friends envy us. When compared with the gridlock and dysfunction of Washington D.C., they believe the Canadian parliamentary system allows … Continued