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David Pfrimmer

David Pfrimmer is professor emeritus and a fellow at the Centre for Public Ethics at Martin Luther University College at Wilfrid Laurier University and a Contributor with EvidenceNetwork.ca based at the University of Winnipeg.

The paradox of freedom

The arrival of the Freedom Convoy in Ottawa certainly stirred up a hornet’s nest of questions. Canadians are not who we thought we were.

Opinion | BY DAVID PFRIMMER | February 24, 2022

The paradox of freedom

Opinion | BY DAVID PFRIMMER | February 24, 2022

The arrival of the Freedom Convoy in Ottawa certainly stirred up a hornet’s nest of questions. Canadians are not who we thought we were.

The paradox of freedom

Opinion | BY DAVID PFRIMMER | February 24, 2022

The arrival of the Freedom Convoy in Ottawa certainly stirred up a hornet’s nest of questions. Canadians are not who we thought we were.

Voters disliked Ford a little less than Wynne

June 2018 was an election for change in Ontario and Doug Ford’s Progressive Conservatives emerged the victors. Unfortunately, many voters believe their vote didn’t count. Thanks to

Opinion | BY DAVID PFRIMMER | September 24, 2018

Premier Doug Ford, pictured Aug. 20, 2018, at the Association of Municipalities of Ontario conference on Aug 20, 2018. Ontario’s Progressive Conservatives should remember that the majority of voters supported the vision of the other three parties. They were not given a mandate but rather the opportunity to earn the trust of the public. Earning trust will involve the hard work of politics: consultation, collaboration, and compromise. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Voters disliked Ford a little less than Wynne

Opinion | BY DAVID PFRIMMER | September 24, 2018

June 2018 was an election for change in Ontario and Doug Ford’s Progressive Conservatives emerged the victors. Unfortunately, many voters believe their vote didn’t count. Thanks to

Voters disliked Ford a little less than Wynne

Opinion | BY DAVID PFRIMMER | September 24, 2018

June 2018 was an election for change in Ontario and Doug Ford’s Progressive Conservatives emerged the victors. Unfortunately, many voters believe their vote didn’t count. Thanks to

Premier Doug Ford, pictured Aug. 20, 2018, at the Association of Municipalities of Ontario conference on Aug 20, 2018. Ontario’s Progressive Conservatives should remember that the majority of voters supported the vision of the other three parties. They were not given a mandate but rather the opportunity to earn the trust of the public. Earning trust will involve the hard work of politics: consultation, collaboration, and compromise. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade