Dalton McGuinty Making a Difference
Dalton McGuinty Making a Difference by Dalton McGuinty, published by Dundurn on November 28, 2015, is a reflective account of the author’s decade-long tenure as the premier of Ontario. This 240-page book presents McGuinty’s journey through the complexities of political leadership, detailing the challenges he faced while steering the province through a significant economic transition and addressing pressing public needs.
In this personal memoir, McGuinty recounts pivotal moments from his political career, including his initial defeat, subsequent victories, and key initiatives such as the closure of coal-fired electricity plants and the introduction of full-day kindergarten. The narrative offers insights into the political landscape of Ontario during his leadership, emphasizing the lessons learned about governance and the expectations placed on political figures in contemporary society. Readers will find a candid exploration of the political process, enriched by McGuinty’s experiences and reflections on public affairs and administration.
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2016 Speaker’s Book Award — Shortlisted
Former Ontario premier Dalton McGuinty shares the story of his life in politics and the leadership lessons he has learned.
Dalton McGuinty was premier of Ontario for ten years, from 2003 to 2013. Inheriting a province wounded from years of cutbacks and divisive politics, McGuinty led Ontario through a deep recession and a challenging shift away from a manufacturing-based economy. Moving boldly, he initiated a major rebuilding of the province’s schools and hospitals as well as a transformation of its transportation and energy infrastructure.
Here, McGuinty tells the story of his life in politics, including his first crushing defeat, the victories that followed, his campaign for the leadership of the Liberal Party, and his years as premier. Delivering a frank look at his years in power, he offers insight into major issues, like the closing of the coal-fired electricity plants, the HST, full-day kindergarten, and the two cancelled Ontario Hydro gas plants.
Perpetually underestimated by both his opponents and the media, Dalton McGuinty prevailed through a mix of sheer determination and political shrewdness, becoming the longest-serving Liberal leader in Ontario in over a century. Here he shares the valuable lessons he has learned along the way about leadership and the limitations and expectations for political leaders in the twenty-first century.
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