The Best/Worst Place I Ever Worked

What is Parliament Hill like as a workplace? Is it respectful? Is it safe? If we want our democracy to thrive, it should be. Former MPs tell us how they were treated on the job, both inside and beyond the House of Commons. How did they navigate the extreme workloads and all the pressure? And when you’re in such a huge job, where can you turn for support?

This episode features:

Romeo Saganash, NDP, Abitibi-Baie James-Nunavik-Eeyou, (2011-2019) - Interviews for Humans of the House were conducted in the summer of 2022 and the show was launched in March 2023. In August 2023 Romeo Saganash was charged with sexual assault. We will update when the court case is complete.

Cheryl Hardcastle, NDP, Windsor-Tecumseh, (2015-2019)

Hon. Catherine McKenna, Liberal, Ottawa Centre, (2015-2021)

Hon. Lisa Raitt, Conservative, Milton, (2008-2019)

Kennedy Stewart, NDP, Burnaby South, (2011-2018)

Matt DeCourcey, Liberal, Fredericton, (2015-2019)

Resources for this episode:

View our episode page at https://www.samaracentre.ca/articles/hoth-episode-3/

On the challenges of balancing MP life with personal life:

Why Divorce Rates are so High for MP’s

MP spouses often lead even lonelier life

Parliament family-friendly? Hardly

On resting and productivity:

How Resting More Can Boost Your Productivity.

More data from SAMbot, tracking online toxicity during Canadian elections.

More info on the Speaker of the House and other roles in the House of Commons.

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This podcast is part of the Samara Centre for Democracy’s MP Exit Interview Project.

This episode features audio clips from CTV News, CBC and CPAC

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