Description: Former Nova Scotia Finance Minister, Graham Steele, has released a book describing his time in politics. Steele tells his readers of his deep disillusionment with the political experience. The Rhodes Scholar leaves the reader with a list of  rules from the rough and tumble game of politics. Rule #1: Get re-elected

Source: CBC.com

Date: September 15, 2014

Questions for Discussion:

1) How do you think the ‘get re-elected’ rule impacts the finances of governments in Canada?

2) Are you surprised to hear these comments from a former minister of finance? Would you be interested in reading Mr. Steele’s book? Why or why not?

3) How are you reading your books these days? Do you go for paper or do you prefer the e-readers? Why?