2014 Parliamentarian of the Year

I worked on Maclean's Magazine's 2014 Parliamentarian of the Year Awards once again this year, both in the survey process and the final interviews with finalists. While the survey process can be daunting and time-consuming, it's always a good way to get to know MPs who aren't in the spotlight, and one of the best events of the year.

The 2013 Parliamentarians of the Year

I have three small pieces in the December 2nd issue of Maclean's, profiles related to this year's Parliamentarian of the Year Awards. This was the second year in a row that I was involved with the survey that led up to the awards, which involved a lot of chasing down MPs in the Foyer of the House of Commons, but this year because of prorogation, also involved hectoring by phone and office visits. Unlike last year, I was able to do some of the write-ups of the winners, and was assigned the interviews for Rising Star, Most Knowledgeable, and Best Represents Constituents. Despite the long hours of survey duty in the Foyer, it's a great way to get to know MPs that you don't have a lot of contact with otherwise, and these awards really are one of the highlights of the parliamentary calendar.