Politique inc. La démocratie et les médias à l’ère du marketing by MPM Program Fellow Émilie Foster, examines the impact of political marketing on today’s democratic malaise, questioning what happens when politics is treated like a commercial product. Drawing on opinion polls and journalist interviews, the author highlights the tensions between marketing, media, and civic engagement, exposing how image often overshadows ideas and communication can outweigh substance. With a nuanced and critical perspective, the book explores how the rise of social media and algorithms amplifies these dynamics, ultimately challenging readers to consider whether excessive marketing risks emptying politics of meaning. It is an essential work for anyone seeking to understand the transformations of democracy and how to rethink our relationship with politics.
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Pursuing a Public Life by MPM Program Fellow Sergio Marchi is both a call to public service and a practical guide for Canadians, especially youth, considering a career in politics at a time when public trust in institutions is waning, polarization is rising, and democracy feels fragile. Blending memoir with how-to advice, Marchi shares his experiences as a city councillor, MP, cabinet minister, and diplomat, offering candid insights into campaigning, fundraising, policymaking, leadership, ethics, and work-life balance. The book demystifies politics by showing that successful leaders are often made through perseverance and resilience, while also highlighting the deep rewards of serving the public good. Drawing from his own journey and the perspectives of colleagues from across the political spectrum, Marchi provides lessons and inspiration for a new generation of Canadians to step into public life, inject fresh ideas, and help rebuild faith in democratic leadership.
Publication Date: November 4, 2025
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