Offered a job by Toronto Telegram publisher John Bassett , he began freelancing as a political columnist .
Economic pressures also ensued as MPs were not well - paid at the time , and Fisher needed to support a growing family .
Offered a job by Toronto Telegram publisher John Bassett , Fisher began freelancing as a political columnist .
Economic pressures also ensued as MPs were not well - paid at the time , and Fisher needed to support a growing family .