Cowichan-Malahat-Langford Member of Parliament Alistair MacGregor was among the nominees under the Most Collegial category for this year’s Maclean’s Parliamentarians of the Year awards.
Another Vancouver Island MP was among the top three in the Most Collegial category. The other was MacGregor’s good friend and colleague North Island–Powell River NDP member Rachel Blaney.
“It was quite a surprise and an honour,” stated MacGregor. “I have always believed in good working relationships with my fellow MPs in all parties and I appreciate the times I have worked with others on the Hill to find solutions to the important issues facing our country. It is my hope that in the future we can move away from divisive politics and to a more collaborative approach for the better of Canada.”
Each of the eight awards is meant to highlight an attribute voters look for in an exceptional MP, and that Parliamentarians themselves admire in each other. The award winners were selected by Members of Parliament and announced at the awards event at the Chateau Laurier on Nov. 5.
Monique Pauzé of the Bloc Québécois won the award in the Most Collegial category.