Irresponsible Government - (Point of View) by Brent Rathgeber (Paperback)

About the Book

Irresponsible Government examines the failure of modern elected representatives to hold the government to account, and the erosion of parliamentary principles, which has led to the power imbalances plaguing modern government, all with a view on restoring accountability to Canadian politics.

Book Synopsis

Irresponsible Government examines the failure of modern elected representatives to hold the government to account, and the erosion of parliamentary principles, which has led to the power imbalances plaguing modern government, all with a view on restoring accountability to Canadian politics.

Review Quotes

Rathgeber's insider account is a reminder that something must soon give if citizens are to have confidence that the Parliament they elect will do its job.

Rathgeber's writing is clear and compelling; he damns the 41st Parliament with a methodical narrative you'd expect of a former trial attorney.

About the Author

Brent Rathgeber is a Canadian lawyer and former Member of Parliament. He was elected as a Conservative in 2008 and 2011. On June 5, 2013, he resigned from the Conservative caucus to sit as an Independent due to the government's lack of support for transparency and accountability. He lives in Edmonton.