MGSC03H3 Lecture 2: 2.pdf
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Political management in canada (p. 13 26) How to choose a cabinet that will unite the party and ensure diversity in government with respect to region, ethnicity, religion, occupation, gender, and ability. The qualities a minister needs to be successful and how the system can compensate for the occasional weak minister. How cabinets change overtime and how it can be rejuvenated. Roy romanow, strongest opponent, led first two ballots at the leadership convention. It was easy for blakeney to decide his role in government, because he showed strength, run a good campaign, and had lots of ability. Also to heal wounds left from hard-fought campaign, because both were from the two main cities in province, and had complementary skills. Provincial cabinet needs at least one high profile mouth-piece and one bean counter. Blakeney interested in financial matters and administration -> bean counter. Roy was a charismatic speaker, worked in media -> mouth-piece.
