"Sorry" Seems to Be the Hardest Word

Disappointment and what it means for Canadian politics, Justin Trudeau, and Pierre Poilievre

In the melodious yet melancholic words of Elton John, "Sorry seems to be the hardest word." This lyric, while stemming from the realm of lost love and personal regret, seems unexpectedly resonant with Canadian politics today.

Doug Ford, Ontario’s Premier, has learned the power of those words to deflect criticism and controversy. My latest poll with the T…