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A review by ash93
"Indian" in the Cabinet: Speaking Truth to Power by Jody Wilson-Raybould
4.0
Points were made.
Throughout this whole affair, I've wanted to hear more from Jody Wilson-Raybould, the fearless Indigenous leader in Canadian politics — so I jumped when I heard she was writing a book about her experiences in Ottawa. The appointing of her as our justice minister and attorney general was such a huge moment, and it was one of the biggest and most enraging disappointments when our government let her down. How our Prime Minister continues in his position without consequences for his (numerous) past scandals is beyond me. And Jody's account clearly illustrates Canada's need for a political overhaul, especially when it comes to respecting our Indigenous peoples and starting a meaningful path towards reconciliation. The SNC Lavalin affair was only one instance that exemplifies the way our government tries to get away with corruption, and belittles Indigenous people and women in the process.
"We don't deserve Jody" was a thought I had frequently while reading this memoir, but in the end, I truly think we are in desperate need of someone like her to get our nation back on track, prioritize the important issues, and deliver results. And of course, to govern in a way that is honest and transparent and with the best intentions at heart.
Throughout this whole affair, I've wanted to hear more from Jody Wilson-Raybould, the fearless Indigenous leader in Canadian politics — so I jumped when I heard she was writing a book about her experiences in Ottawa. The appointing of her as our justice minister and attorney general was such a huge moment, and it was one of the biggest and most enraging disappointments when our government let her down. How our Prime Minister continues in his position without consequences for his (numerous) past scandals is beyond me. And Jody's account clearly illustrates Canada's need for a political overhaul, especially when it comes to respecting our Indigenous peoples and starting a meaningful path towards reconciliation. The SNC Lavalin affair was only one instance that exemplifies the way our government tries to get away with corruption, and belittles Indigenous people and women in the process.
"We don't deserve Jody" was a thought I had frequently while reading this memoir, but in the end, I truly think we are in desperate need of someone like her to get our nation back on track, prioritize the important issues, and deliver results. And of course, to govern in a way that is honest and transparent and with the best intentions at heart.