poty2009

Most Knowledgeable: Joe Comartin

Got a question about the mob? Joe would know.

Hardest Working: Paul Szabo

Yes, he has been known to work a 24-hour day

Most Collegial: Peter Stoffer

On tipping the question, and other niceties

Best Rookie: Megan Leslie

How confidence breeds influence, even for rookies

Best Orator: Bob Rae

The benefits of speaking softly, and other tricks

Best Overall: Jason Kenney

Evolution of a self-proclaimed attack dog

Parliamentarians of the year

A MACLEAN’S EXCLUSIVE: Gruelling hours, angry calls, so-so pay. If you think MPs have it easy, then you haven’t been one.

Best Represents Constituents: Bill Casey

A lobster dinner epiphany led to noble isolation