poty2012
PODCAST: Chatting with Elizabeth May
Aaron Wherry in conversation with the Parliamentarian of the Year
Maclean’s celebrates clout and commitment in the halls of power
Behind the scenes of the Power List and the annual Parliamentarian of the Year awards
PHOTO GALLERY: Maclean’s Parliamentarians of the Year Party
Photo gallery from a party of parties at the Château Laurier
Spotted at the POTYs
While you await more official-like coverage, here is a sense of what Twitter took in during the sixth annual Parliamentarian of the Year Awards:
2012 Parliamentarians of the Year
Elizabeth May named Maclean’s Parliamentarian of the Year.
And the Lifetime Achievement Award goes to … Preston
After almost 50 years in political life, Preston Manning still delights in winning an audience
Parliamentarians of the Year 2012 — Best orator: Bob Rae
The interim Liberal leader keeps his party in the game
Parliamentarians of the Year 2012 — Michelle Rempel, rising star
The youngest Conservative MP, Michelle Rempel is now one of the government’s most impressive performers
Parliamentarians of the Year 2012 — Niki Ashton, best represents constituents
“Visiting the constituency is really where I gather my energy,” Churchill MP says
Parliamentarians of the Year 2012 — Stephen Harper, most knowledgeable
MPs agree it’s reassuring to know a policy wonk is in charge
Parliamentarians of the Year 2012 — Kirsty Duncan: hardest-working
If there’s light emanating from the Confederation Building at 3 a.m., it’s probably the MP from Etobicoke
The POTYs
Tonight in Ottawa, Maclean’s presents the sixth annual Parliamentarian of the Year Awards. To prepare for the big night, Paul Wells sat down with some of the previous honourees.