It’s always hard facing the day after an election night (at least from my perspective). MMP was turned down by Ontarians and there was some indication from media reports that many people didn’t really understand the plan. The NDP lost in my riding to an incumbant with one of the worst legislature attendance records going. The one shining light was that the Progressive Conservative leader, John Tory, lost in his riding!
I went to a fabulous book launch last night, however. David Chariandy read from his Giller-long-listed debut novel, Soucouyant, and I can’t wait to dig into it! It’s a story about a son’s relationship to his mother, who has dementia. Check it out.
Next week, I head to BC and will be doing readings in Vancouver and Victoria. Have a look at “where I’m reading next” for details.