“Do as say, not as I do” is one of the best ways — and by that we mean one of the worst ways — for a government to undermine its own messaging.
When politicians and government officials tell us to do something and don’t do it themselves, the public sees it as hypocrisy and are less likely to do what they’ve been asked to do.From our newsroom to your inbox at noon, the latest headlines, stories, opinion and photos from the Toronto Sun.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. You may unsubscribe any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of our emails.
Earlier, Ontario Premier Doug Ford was criticized for not wearing a mask in the Legislature following Moore’s announcement.Article content There’s also an element of “gotcha” politics in this with partisans posting photos on social media of politicians and public figures associated with opposing parties not following masking recommendations.But the problem remains that when politicians and public officials impose rules on the public, or give advice on issues which they don’t follow themselves, they undermine their own messaging.
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Editorial: Shadow boxing does not lead to health careThe federal government promised to reimburse half the cost our universal health service if the provinces would take care of delivery. That no longer holds: The provinces still deliver, but Ottawa now pays just 22 per cent.
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Globe editorial: On Chinese election interference, the Trudeau government is talking loudly and doing nothingThe Trudeau government is in the midst of a long-overdue reappraisal of its relationship with China. Canada needs substantial action to change our laws so that foreign powers cannot mess with our democracy
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EDITORIAL: Canada needs a new China policyXi Jinping’s hissy fit over Justin Trudeau leaking what he considered confidential details of a chat puts the spotlight on a bigger concern.
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Editorial | Judges should be free to impose conditional sentences when reasonableStarEditorial: It costs about $150,000 per year to house one inmate in a federal prison. That’s just one reason to pursue alternatives to incarceration for offenders who don’t represent a danger to the public.
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EDITORIAL: Wave goodbye to our bleak houseThe National Capital Commission announced this week it will shut down the prime minister’s official residence at 24 Sussex Drive.
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