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Beyond the Hill • Winter 2015 Page 1 Study Tour in France Photos by Céline Brazeau Fraser Beyond the Hill • Winter 2015 Page 1 Study Tour in France Photos by Céline Brazeau Fraser Marcia Frey, Kathy Gunter, Sydna Zeliff, Charlette Duguay, View of Canadian cemetery in Bény-sur-Mer. Glen McKinnon and Karen McKinnon at reception in Paris. Jack Silverstone and Glenda Miller at reception in Paris. Glenda Miller, James Farnham and Hon. Raymond Setlakwe visit Mont St-Michel. Léo Duguay and Charlette Duguay at American Cemetery. Former MP, Francis LeBlanc and wife, Marlene Royal Winnipeg Rifles Monument in CAFP Wreath laying ceremony in Shepherd, embrace under the famous “Uncondi- Courseulles-sur-Mer. Bény-sur-Mer. tional Surrender” statue in Caen. Page 2 Beyond the Hill • Winter 2015 Beyond the Hill Canadian Association of Former Parliamentarians Volume 11, Issue No. 1 Winter 2015 CONTENTS Study Tour in France 2 How it works: Pondering the human race 29 Photos by Céline Brazeau Fraser By Hon. John Reid How the President Sees It 5 How does “Beyond the Hill” get published? 30 By Hon. Andy Mitchell By Dorothy Dobbie Executive Director’s Report 6 CAFP at 25 31 Story by Jack Silverstone, photos by By Scott Hitchcox Céline Brazeau Fraser The great flag debate 32 AGM business 9 By Harrison Lowman By Scott Hitchcox Rallying Round the Maple Leaf 35 Léo’s legacy 10 By Harrison Lowman By Scott Hitchcox The promise of Andy 11 Your chocolate bars at work in Guatemala By Adella Rose Khan and Kamloops 36 Story by Hon. Peter Adams, photos by Remembering those who have served 12 Joanne Simpson Story by Adella Rose Khan, photos by Denis Drever and Bernard Thibodeau Staying in Touch 38 CAFP honours Michael Wilson with Lifetime By Harrison Lowman and Scott Hitchcox Achievement Award 14 From the bookshelf: Fighting to Lose 40 Story by Harrison Lowman, photos by George By Carl Christie Pimentel and Jennifer Nehme. From the bookshelf: Morgan Le Fay 40 Tony Fell named honourary member at regional By Richard Cameron reception 18 From the bookshelf: Tragedy in the Commons 41 Story and photos by Harrison Lowman By Harrison Lowman We went to the Yukon 20 Story and photos by Dorothy Dobbie Stop bashing Question Period 42 By Keith Penner CAFP honours soldiers found where they fell in France 24 Political Passages 43 By Léo Duguay By Harrison Lowman D-Day: How Canada changed the Great War Geoff @ 30: Abortion. Religion. Confrontation. and how it changed Canada 26 Election. Sound familiar? 46 Story and photos provided by Scott Hitchcox By Geoff Scott It seems to me: Home grown terrorists 28 Election oversight in Ukraine 47 By Dorothy Dobbie ERRATA 1. In our previous issue, p. 24-25, we incorrectly stated that the Usher of the Black Rod plays a vital role in the ceremonial Mr. Greg Peters is Usher of the Black Rod “of the House of events of the Parliament of Canada.” Furthermore, the photo Commons”. As we all know, he is, in fact Black Rod for the on p. 25 should have been attributed to Deb Ransom, Office of Senate of Canada, playing a vital role in the ceremonial events the Prime Minister. Beyond the Hill apologizes for these errors. of the Parliament of Canada. Given this, the caption on p. 24 2. In our previous issue, on p. 7, the subheading should have should read, “Greg Peters stands in his official uniform for his read, “The Douglas C. Frith Annual Dinner has raised over one role as the Usher of the Black Rod in the Senate of Canada.” million dollars in its 10 years.” Beyond the Hill apologizes for On p. 25, the caption should read, “Although highly symbolic, this error. Beyond the Hill • Winter 2015 Page 3 CAFP NEWS New BTH interns Hill Times offer Dear Former Parliamentarians; With your experience you have a unique perspective to bring to the dia- logue on Canadian federal politics. We are offering a special exclusive discount on the print and digital edi- tions of The Hill Times to members of the Canadian Association of Former Parliamentarians. Scott Hitchcox With this offer you can receive the Born and raised in the United print newspaper at home, have the States, Scott Hitchcox brings a fresh digital edition sent to your email ad- Cover photo: Céline Brazeau Fraser perspective on Canadian politics to dress and have full access to the on- captured the group, that went to France, the magazine, delusions of grandeur, line news, opinion and photos. For re- in front of the Vimy Ridge monument. and a vague conception of what a kilo- search you will also have access to the metre is. In his third year at Univer- online archives and the digital versions of the print editions from the last two Editor-in-Chief sity of Ottawa, Scott is completing a Dorothy Dobbie double major in criminology and po- decades. litical science and is a proud member Back To Parliament Exclusive Fall Assistant Editor of the school’s track and cross-country Offer $125 for print and digital and Harrison Lowman teams. Though he hasn’t quite found $99 for digital online. Email circula- [email protected] or phone us: 613- Associate Editor his skating legs, Scott loves the capital Geoff Scott city, and is excited to continue explor- 688-8832. Be sure to mention the spe- ing all aspects of Ottawa; from Rideau cial offer for the Canadian Association Editorial Interns of Former Parliamentarians. Scott Hitchcox, Adella Khan to Sussex. Despite his insistence on ne- glecting the “u” in words like “colour” Yours truly, Editorial Board and “favourite”, and a refusal to meas- The Hill Times. Bill Casey, Dorothy Dobbie, ure the cold Ottawa winters in tem- Hon. Betty Kennedy, Keith Penner, Harrison Lowman named Hon. John Reid and Geoff Scott peratures other than Fahrenheit, Scott hopes to be a worthy addition to the Assistant Editor Editorial Board Emeriti staff here at Beyond the Hill. We have had many wonderful senior Hon. Jim Fleming, Simma Holt, Adella Khan Claudy Lynch, Doug Rowland interns at Beyond the Hill in the past, Born in Palmerston, Ontario, Adella but Harrison Lowman has gone above Contributors Khan was raised between rural On- and beyond in his service to the maga- Hon. Peter Adams, Richard Cameron, tario and the side of a hill in Trini- zine. In view of this, we are thrilled to Carl Christie, Dorothy Dobbie, dad. She is in her final year of study at Léo Duguay, Hon. Andy Mitchell, name him Assistant Editor in recogni- Keith Penner, Hon. John Reid, Carleton University in journalism and tion of the time and care he devotes to Geoff Scott, Jack Silverstone women and gender studies. Although Beyond the Hill. Thank you, Harrison, she has called Ottawa her home for the for a job well done. Production Assistants last five years, Khan says she feels lucky Céline Brazeau Fraser, Jennifer Nehme, to have experienced different customs Susan Simms, Karl Thomsen Manitoba MLAs honour and countries. ISSN Being immersed in different cul- Dorothy Dobbie 1920-8561 tures has given her a voracity for tell- On Nov. 6, Dorothy was selected ing people’s stories and connecting for the Distinguished Service Award Our Mission Statement Beyond the Hill, a magazine for former par- them to the politics that affects their by the Association of Former Mani- liamentarians, is designed to engage, en- daily lives. toba MLAs. The award recognizes lighten and inform its readers about each “Politics is so interesting because exceptional career contributions and other, their Association and its Educational even when citizens are disengaged, achievements by former MLAs and Foundation. Its aim is to encourage partici- the work MPs do is so impactful,” she MPs, and in particular demonstra- pation in the Association and to promote says. “Working with Beyond the Hill tion of remarkable community service democracy. The views of the contributors means I get to pursue political report- since leaving political office. It was the to this publication do not necessarily rep- ing and meet people who really affect- second such award given by the asso- resent those of CAFP nor its Educational ed the lives of Canadians.” While her ciation. Foundation. Beyond the Hill welcomes letters to the editor, submissions and passion lies in journalism, Khan says In making the award, Association suggestions. P.O. Box 1, 131 Queen St., she would be happy to have any kind President Avis Gray announced: “Dor- House of Commons Ottawa, ON, Canada, of positive impact on the world. She othy your gift is to see an injustice, K1A 0A6. Telephone 1-888-567-4764, adds that she is excited to hear about an inadequacy or an opportunity for Fax: 613-947-1764 E-mail: exparl@parl. the passions of our readers and wel- change, to make a better community, gc.ca. Website: www.exparl.ca. comes story suggestions. a better nation, a better world.” Page 4 Beyond the Hill • Winter 2015 YOUR ORGANIZATION How the President Sees It The Hon. Andy Mitchell. n my first message as president of the Canadian Association of Former Parliamentarians, I want to use the occasion to express how honoured I am to have been given the opportunity to serve the members of our Idistinguished association. Each of you have contributed to our country in a special way and it is my sincere desire that the Canadian Association of Former Parliamentarians provides an opportunity for you to continue contributing to public life in our country. Thanking predecessors I am fortunate in my role to have taken the reins after the excellent leadership provided over the past five years by our outgoing president, Léo Duguay.
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