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All in a Day | Nov 28, 2012 | 9:58

Does a Scientist Make a Good Leader?

While Marc Garneau may not have the immediate charms of Justin Trudeau, he does have a background that makes him an interesting candidate for Liberal leadership: namely, in the field of science. We ask what scientists make of his chances to lead the Liberal party.

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