A Canadian history professor has been awarded the Shaughnessy Cohen Prize for Political Writing for a book examining the country’s postwar prime ministers.
The prize, worth $25,000, was presented in Ottawa and recognizes outstanding contributions to political literature in Canada. The winning book traces the decisions and legacies of Canadian leaders who shaped the nation’s postwar identity, highlighting how their policies continue to influence today’s political landscape.
The jury praised the work for its accessible yet deeply researched approach, noting that it brings clarity to complex political histories while engaging a wide audience.
The Shaughnessy Cohen Prize, established in 2000 in honour of the late Liberal MP known for her passion for Canadian politics, is administered by the Writers’ Trust of Canada. It is awarded annually to a non-fiction work that captures political life, issues, or history in Canada.
The professor’s win underscores the enduring public interest in Canadian political history and the leaders whose decisions defined much of the nation’s postwar direction.
