0666 - Why can't they keep their 'darn' promises? Politicians, Elections and Campaign Platforms.
Course Description
Elections in Canada, federally and provincially, are often defined by bold campaign promises. Yet once in office, governments frequently struggle to deliver on them. Why does this happen? Have voters been intentionally misled, or is campaigning and governing more complicated than it appears? In this talk, former politician and political advisor John Milloy examines the realities of both election campaigns and governing, explaining why turning promises into policy is so difficult—and why governments sometimes fail to keep their “darn” promises.
Instructor
John Milloy is the Director of the Centre for Public Ethics and Assistant Professor of Public Ethics at Martin Luther University College. He is also the inaugural Practitioner in Residence in Wilfrid Laurier’s Political Science Department. From 2003 to 2014, John served as a Member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario for the riding of Kitchener Centre, holding several cabinet portfolios. John’s political experience extends to the federal scene where he worked for several senior Cabinet Ministers in the mid-90s, as well as spending five years in the office of Prime Minister Jean Chrétien.
Location
Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex, Community Pavilion (101 Father David Bauer Drive, Waterloo, ON)
- Parking is free.
- Download the facility map (PDF) to find facilities and parking lots.
Notes
- Lecture Time : 130-300 pm
- Lecture Cost: $16.00 + HST
- Participants must register before the day of the lecture.
- Laurier’s online registration system accepts Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Visa Debit, and MasterCard Debit.
- You will only be able to purchase 1 seat at the time of registration. If looking to register more than 1 person, each registrant will require their own account to complete the registration.
- Lectures are non-refundable
Contact
If you have any questions please email lifelonglearning@wlu.ca