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“Shaun was blessed with intellectual Scott Gilmore on CTV News’ Power Play last week. Catherine McKenna’s husband is curiosity, an encyclopedic memory, and an Screenshot looking to start a ‘new’ conservative impressive capacity for bringing facts and party. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia original insight to bear on complicated issues,” Mr. Harper added in his Facebook post. “As a The April 3 byelection in Ottawa-Vanier, result, he became a sought-after resource for McKenna’s husband Ont., is expected to be uneventful. A Lib- colleagues throughout the Prime Minister’s eral has won there ever since the riding Offi ce, myself included, and made a direct writes about starting ‘new’ has existed, so it would be quite a shock if contribution to a wide range of policy fi les.” someone besides Liberal nominee Mona Mr. Harper noted that, in recent months, conservative party Fortier won it this time. Mr. Webb had been an employee of his fi rm But it’s a shock that Fair Vote Canada is Harper & Associates Consultants. Wouldn’t you like to hear what dinner- going for, to send a message to the Liberal Former Conservative Industry minis- time conversation is like at the Catherine government that there are consequences for ter James Moore wrote on Facebook that McKenna/Scott Gilmore household? breaking promises, particularly the one it had Mr. Webb was “a great Canadian with the Mr. Gilmore is a columnist with Ma- Shaun Webb, left, and Stephen Harper in about reforming Canada’s electoral system. sharpest of minds, a wicked sense of hu- clean’s and also husband to Ms. McKenna, the corridors outside the House of Commons For the last week, Fair Vote Canada mour and a passion for politics and policy.” Environment minister in Justin Trudeau’s Chamber. Mr. Webb died last week at the age president Réal Lavergne has been going Liberal government. Mr. Gilmore also hap- through the riding, knocking on doors of 34. Photograph courtesy of Harper & Associates pens to be card-carrying member of the Con- and asking residents to not vote Liberal servative Party. This was already known to in the byelection. He’s been handing out haun Webb, a former staffer in the offi ce of many who pay attention to this kind of thing, postcards addressed to Prime Minister Sprime minister Stephen Harper from 2010 but it’s taken on a new dynamic lately. Justin Trudeau, to send after voting, to 2015, died on March 26 at the age of 34. In a Maclean’s column last week, Mr. which say: “I am writing to tell you that It’s believed his death was caused by a Gilmore called himself a “self-loathing I did not vote Liberal in this byelection blood clot that dislodged into his heart as a Tory,” lamenting on what he feels are because you’ve reneged on your promise result of complications from a broken foot some poor choices in selecting the next that 2015 would be the last election under he suffered on a recent trip to Mexico. leader of the Conservative Party. fi rst-past-the-post.” Mr. Harper posted on Facebook last That’s not to say he’s drinking his wife’s The group, which supports proportional week that Mr. Webb was someone “whose Liberal Kool-Aid either. In the article, he representation, has been asking Ottawa- immeasurable knowledge, dedication, describes the Liberals as “espousing what- Vanier residents to vote for the NDP or quick wit and gentle manner will be long ever patchwork ideology works best for Green Party, two parties that have shown and sorely missed.” them this year.” support for proportional representation in So, Mr. Gilmore is trying to start a “new” the past. conservative party. He wrote that he is planning dinners in Vancouver, Toronto, Continued on page 26 and Montreal following the Conservative leadership race to discuss whether there is Shaun Webb at the site for Nelson Mandela’s support for a new right-of-centre party. memorial in South Africa in 2013. Photograph by He’s even launched a website, newcon- Deb Ransom servatives.ca, for people to sign up to be part of these meetings. Ray Novak, former chief of staff to Mr. Harper in the PMO and still working with him at his consultancy, tweeted, “RIP my friend and Fair Vote Canada seeks colleague @shaunwebb42. Won’t forget his Liberal loss in Ottawa- good nature, intellect, and hard work in PMO from 2010-15. Will be sadly missed.” Vanier to send message Andrew MacDougall, former communi- cations director for Mr. Harper, wrote on a memorial website for Mr. Webb: “If every- one in public life loved Canada as much as Shaun did, and knew as much about it, our Families, Children, and Social Development country would be much the better for it. Minister Jean-Yves Duclos and Minister of Shaun always knew the answer, even if you Revenue Diane Lebouthillier. The Hill Times didn’t know the question when you went to photographs by Jake Wright see him for advice.” Former speechwriter for Mr. Harper, CORRECTION: THE HILL TIMES, Arthur Milnes, told The Hill Times that Mr. MARCH 27 Webb was “the most brilliant man I ever worked with. ... He was a fi erce partisan, Re: “CRA for the wealthy, and CRA Shaun Webb seen here in front of the Centre but he had total respect for people in pub- for the rest of us,” (The Hill Times, Block. Photograph courtesy of memorial website for lic life, no matter what their party. When March 27, by NDP MP Sheri Benson. Shaun Webb Shaun Webb spoke, you listened, even if The Hill Times incorrectly identifi ed you disagreed with him.” Jean-Yves Duclos as the Revenue Mr. Webb became a Conservative staffer Laura Kurkimaki, a former issues man- Fair Vote Canada has been trying to have Ottawa- minister in the column. Mr. Duclos is in 2008 as a legislative assistant to MP ager for Mr. Harper and now senior con- Vanier Liberal candidate Mona Fortier defeated in the minister of Families, Children, and Andrew Saxton before joining the PMO. sultant with Hill & Knowlton Strategies, the April 3 byelection to send a message to the Social Development. Diane Lebouthilli- He was a regional adviser to Mr. Harper said Mr. Webb’s death was “tragic” because Justin Trudeau government that broke its promise er is the minister of National Revenue. for British Columbia, where he is from, and he was “so young and bright [and] had his on electoral reform. Photograph courtesy of Mona Fortier The Hill Times apologizes for the error. the northern territories. whole future ahead of him.” campaign website The Hill Times | monday, april 3, 2017 3 Comment

flood of supporters. The New Democrats elect their leader through the universal suffrage of their members, without distinction of region Five things to watch for or riding. It is not necessary to become a full-fledged party member to participate in a Liberal leadership vote. It is enough to be a sympathizer. in Tory leadership race Under a straight one-member/one vote leadership formula, O’Leary, whose main asset in this campaign has been name The top three favourites Neither Kenney nor MacKay has had a the top tier is an open question. But, for recognition, might have a bigger lead on kind word for the identity-driven immigra- many MPs, the choice at this juncture the competition than he does under the are polarizing figures tion policies promoted by Leitch. seems to hinge on which of those second- weighted Conservative process. 3. If it were up to the Conservative tier candidates has the best chance of 5. There is little doubt that the choice whose signature policies caucus, neither O’Leary nor Bernier (nor coming up the middle. of a polarizing leader, one who is unloved Leitch) would succeed Harper. A majority 4. As they watch part of the Conserva- by his caucus to boot, would shrink the divide the party and have of Quebec MPs have declined to back Ber- tive establishment scramble to prevent Conservative tent to the Liberals’ advan- nier. Most of them oppose his bid to end O’Leary from parlaying his celebrity status tage. moderate appeal within supply management in the dairy industry into the leader’s job, the Liberals and the Anyone who covered the near-implosion the caucus of 97 MPs. and his contention that the federal gov- NDP have no cause to be smug about their of the Canadian Alliance under Stockwell ernment should not have helped the auto own selection process. Day 15 years ago has first-hand knowledge industry at the time of the global economic They are not immune to an O’Leary- of the perils of electing a leader who is not crisis or, more recently, aerospace giant style stunt. equipped to command or keep the respect Bombardier. At least the Conservatives, by giving of his or her caucus. In the battle for caucus endorsements, each riding equal weight in the leader- Chantal Hébert is a national affairs O’Toole and Scheer have the leading ship vote, have some safeguards in place writer for The Toronto Star. This column roles. Whether that will help either of to make it harder for a social media rock was released on March 30. them bridge the distance from second to star to turn his or her following into a The Hill Times

Chantal Hébert Inside Politics Vaping, Regulation ONTREAL—Now that the deadline Mhas passed for Conservative rivals to sign up new members for the May leader- ship vote, here are a handful of observa- tions on the fluid state of play in the battle for Stephen Harper’s succession: 1. There are still 14 names on the Con- & the Law: servative ballot, but a consensus is emerg- ing that the must-watch list is down to five. That may be a generous number. The names on the list are Kevin O’Leary, Max- A multi-stakeholder approach on how best to prevent ime Bernier, Kelly Leitch, Erin O’Toole, and Andrew Scheer. For different reasons and to varying de- tobacco-related disease & premature death in Canada grees, the first three are polarizing figures whose signature policies divide the party and have moderate appeal, to put it mildly, within the caucus of 97 MPs. O’Leary and Bernier are the presumed front-runners. But they may not be the second or third choice of enough Conservatives to go the April 11, 2017 11am to 1pm distance. That is even more true of Leitch. You either like her Trump-style approach to im- st migration issues a lot or dislike it intensely. Gatineau Suite, 1 Floor, Chateau Laurier Hotel There is no middle ground O’Toole and Scheer are locked in a battle to be the fallback candidate. That battle has been picking up speed over the past few weeks. 2. Harper’s succession could have The panel will include a small, select group of Canadian turned into a battle-by-proxy between the two factions that resumed their cohabita- tion within a reunified Conservative party and world-class thinkers, experts and advocates. over his decade in power. The old divide between former Tories and ex-Reformers could have resurfaced over the yearlong leadership campaign. Mr. Derek From Dr. Konstantinos Farsalinos That is not happening. Lawyer with the Canadian Constitution Foundation Cardiologist and Nicotine Expert Or, at least, it is not happening in a defining way. None of the presumed front-runners Dr. Gaston Ostiguy Dr. Riccardo Polosa has emerged as a stalking horse for one or other of the two factions. If anything, some Chest Physician at the McGill University Health Pulmonologist and Director of the Institute for Internal of the leading figures on both sides of the Centre,Montreal Chest Institute Medicine and Clinical Immunology at Italy’s University of Catania Conservative schism of the recent past are looking beyond the front-runners for a pos- sible successor to Harper. From his new niche as Alberta’s Tory leader, Jason Kenney used an editorial board meeting with Postmedia this week to warn Conservative members against O’Leary. He says the reality-TV star is RSVP to Cynthia Waldmeier unqualified to lead the federal party. On Tuesday, former Progressive Con- servative leader Peter MacKay showed up [email protected] • 613-233-8906 at a fundraising event for Ontario MP Erin O’Toole. 4 monday, april 3, 2017 | the hill times News

Patrick Kennedy, principal because of the risk of children con- with Earnscliffe Strategy Group suming them. He added that there is and president of the Government some question whether vapourizer Lobbyists Relations Institute of Canada pens, which are used to smoke con- (GRIC), said in an email: “It’s centrated cannabis oils, will be legal largely uncharted territory for since they might be in conflict with both sides of the policy develop- limits of THC in products, which are ment process,” being the private under consideration. ready to guide sector and government. Mr. Vivone said his clients are in- He added: “For companies terested in where the government is engaging with government, there’s moving on marijuana marketing, as a lot of uncertainty about the ap- well as on packaging and labelling. proach that’s going to be taken. He said the pharmacy association businesses Conversely, for government, the he represents is trying to convince policy file includes a number of the government to allow pharmacies related industries (manufacturing, to be retail outlets for both medical distribution, retail, etc.) with which and recreational weed. they may be familiar, but definitely He said Aphria, which pro- through new not in this context. … As a result, duces medical marijuana and is Excuse me while I light my spliff: A both sides need to undertake planning to get into the recre- marijuana smoker celebrates 4/20 extensive dialogue, and to share ational marijuana market, is hop- on Parliament Hill on April 20, information to ensure the devel- ing the government will maintain 2014. The date for pot legalization is opment of sound policy without two separate sets of regulation for reportedly going to be July 1, 2018. frontier of unintended consequences.” medical and recreational pot. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright Mr. Kennedy said Earnscliffe “I guess the view would be that has “a number of clients in different it would be slightly more controlled have been consumers in the past,” aspects of the sector, and a number if it was within the medical environ- he said. “Different grow facili- legalized pot of colleagues and I are following ment if you’re on a million different ties, different licensed producers, developments very closely.” drugs and you can just pop by the some of them are growing 30 The government is expected corner store to pick up your legal different strains each; each one “It’s going to be a big shift in to introduce legislation to legalize marijuana,” he said. “Are you getting of those strains will interact with ‘I don’t think Canada’s Canada,” noting Canada will become marijuana this month. CBC reported the right kind, especially if it’s for a your body differently. the first G20 country to legalize mar- last week that July 1, 2018, is when very specific type illness? Are you “It’s not like it was for many seen the development ijuana at the federal level. “It’s going the new law is going to take effect. getting the right kind of medical people in the ‘60s, ‘70s, and ‘80s, of a regulated to be a much different experience Mr. Stewart said that date is care? And that, quite frankly, is the where you got a bag of green stuff than the United States, [which has about a month or two later than type of thing the government is grap- from some guy in an alley, you industry like this in a addressed the legality of marijuana] he would have expected, but it’s pling with at the moment.” chopped it up with a pair of scis- on a state-by-state approach.” not unreasonable. Mr. Vivone added that Aphria sors, and rolled it into a piece of very long time. I don’t Former NDP premier for Nova “I wouldn’t say that’s fairly is also calling on the govern- paper and smoked it. … Now you Scotia, Darrell Dexter, now vice- quick, but I wouldn’t say that’s ment to allow Canadian-based have vapourizers, you have vape even know what the chairman of Global Public Af- slow either,” he said. “If you look at producers the chance to establish pens, you have all kinds of differ- comparison would fairs, is heading up a new service legislation being introduced, work- themselves in the market before ent oils and ways to administer.” through that company called Can- ing through the House, working allowing foreign producers to sell He said it will probably take be,’ says Edelman’s nabisConnect. A press release from through the Senate, and then hav- their products in Canada. a whole generation before there Global Public Affairs to announce ing some proclamation date, end of Mr. Stewart said his clients want isn’t a stigma attached to marijua- Christopher Vivone. its launch said it would “help indus- spring is a little bit later than what assurances that “safe, quality, prop- na use, and his efforts are in part try players position their interests many thought, but still a pretty erly tested cannabis is the cannabis aimed at trying to “reduce some of with governments as they begin good, aggressive timeline,” he said. that makes it into the market.” Continued from page 1 that stigma.” drafting the legislation and regula- “There is a lot of work to do.” He also said he’s also been in [email protected] tions to establish the legal frame- Legalizing recreational mari- contact with provincial govern- The Hill Times The legalization of marijuana work for cannabis in Canada.” juana was an election promise of ment officials to get a sense of in Canada has created a specific In an interview last week, Mr. the Liberals in 2015. It then put things such as age limits and retail need for government-relations Dexter said: “I’m trying not to make together the Task Force on Canna- regulations, which the provinces professionals. At least two firms a pun on this; this is literally a kind bis Legalization and Regulation, could end up being responsible for. Recommendations in this area, Navigator and Global of greenfield proposition. For the led by former Liberal cabinet “I think that each province will be Public Affairs, have created spe- first time, you have a completely minister Anne McLellan, which slightly different, just like it is with of the Task Force cific services for those interested new sector opening up, one that issued a report in November as to alcohol,” Mr. Stewart said. “Places in becoming involved in the legal has broad public policy consider- how this should roll out. like Quebec and Alberta have 18 on Cannabis marijuana industry. ations, and people from many dif- Mr. Dexter said he’s waiting as a drinking age, and I suspect Will Stewart, a consultant with ferent perspectives are interested to see what the legislation looks that’s what the cannabis age will be Legalization and public affairs firm Navigator and its in how this is going to roll out over like, and that will dictate the as well. Other provinces are 19, so lobbying arm Ensight, said about the next year or so.” concerns his clients have and the they’ll probably be tied to that.” Regulation: half of his workload lately is taken issues he’s likely to be trying to Mr. Stewart said each prov- Mr. Dexter said it’s hard to iden- • minimum purchase age of 18, with up by issues related to marijuana. address with government. ince’s retail structure might also tify any issue in recent history in provinces and territories having the right Mr. Stewart is registered to In the meantime, he said he’s be different. He gets the sense that Canada that’s comparable to legal- to synchronize with their drinking ages lobby for marijuana produc- ized marijuana in terms of creating focused on “being in the conversa- B.C. would be comfortable with the ers Canopy Growth Corp. and a brand new line of business while tion, understanding the direction involvement of private-sector store • regulate production federally Mettrum Ltd., and provides assis- being something that is so directly the government’s going in, under- operators to sell marijuana, while • maintain a separate system for medical tance to others companies in this tied to government policy. standing the concerns that people Ontario will likely use some of the marijuana sector that he declined to name. who are interested in the industry structure that’s already in place He said a factor that drives the • have provinces and territories regulate He’s also leading efforts by Navi- have. … A lot of this will become with the Liquor Control Board of stakes up on this, from a lobbying wholesale and retail distribution, with gator to produce weekly podcasts clearer once we are able to have Ontario (LCBO). perspective, is that “the public poli- rules against it being sold where alcohol on the subject and a monthly a substantive conversation about The task force recommended cy rules that get set early are likely or tobacco is, and in stores near schools, newsletter highlighted by regular something like the legislation.” the federal government imple- the ones that are going to govern community centres, and public parks polling numbers about marijuana, this for the foreseeable future.” Mr. Stewart said his clients, ment a minimum age of 18 for both of which are open to the Edelman Canada’s Christopher which include producers, makers purchasing marijuana, and give • apply restrictions on advertising and public. For between $1,000 to and Vivone has been lobbying on behalf of cannabis-related equipment, provinces and territories the right promotion similar to tobacco products $2,000 a month, Navigator also of the Neighbourhood Pharmacy As- and potential investors, have an to synchronize their own age limits • require plain packaging that lists THC levels interest in what the rules will be offers a subscription service that sociation of Canada on both medical with their drinking laws. It also • prohibit products seen as “appealing to around marijuana marketing. gets clients access to all the data and recreational marijuana, and said provinces should regulate the children,” such as those that look like candy in these polls and the ability to has recently signed up marijuana “On one hand, it may make retail sales of marijuana, but when have questions of their choosing producer Aphria Inc. as a client. sense to reduce [branding and possible marijuana should not be • design a tax system that discourages included in them. “This is a brand-new industry,” marketing],” he said. “On the other sold where alcohol or tobacco is the purchase of high-THC-level products Mr. Stewart said the upcoming he said in an interview. “It’s grow- hand, we are trying to displace a available, as it could be seen as • inform the public of risks such as legalization of marijuana is a unique ing very quickly. It’s going to be black market that’s been around encouraging the use of marijuana impaired driving and addiction event that creates a need for lobby- highly regulated. It makes total in Canada for 100 years. You need with these other things. • research to develop THC limits for drivers ing and public affairs services unlike sense for government-relations to have some type of marketing Mr. Stewart said there’s a need any other public policy issue. firms to be heavily involved.” and advertising to encourage to educate both public-office holders • extend limits on public smoking of “It’s much more significant Mr. Vivone added: “I don’t think brand affiliation, which leads to and the general population about tobacco products to marijuana, while than anything that we’ve seen for Canada’s seen the development of education and trust and safety.” marijuana. While most people have allowing jurisdictions to permit usage in a while,” Mr. Stewart said. “This a regulated industry like this in a He said he’s also talking to likely been exposed to the product designated spots, such as lounges is the end of prohibition after al- very long time. I don’t even know government officials about “what’s at some point in their lives, he said • limit personal possession of recreation- most 100 years in Canada. We’re what the comparison would be. in and what’s out.” For example, he many misconceptions remain. al marijuana to 30 grams going to have a new recreational You probably have to go back to, said it’s looking unlikely that Gum- “This is not a product that • limit households to four marijuana plants substance that people can con- potentially, tobacco and prohibi- my Bear-type candies made with most people have a sophisticated • keep illegal trafficking of marijuana a crime sume in their leisure time. tion. It really is that unique.” marijuana will be a legal product understanding of even if they THE HILL TIMES | MONDAY, APRIL 3, 2017 5 Comment The baneful morality of the political ‘pivot’

Our media culture is so drenched in cynicism that the most outrageous, even despicable, pronouncements—from Conservative leadership candidates, for instance— are treated as mere strategy, even tactical coups.

Some of the Conservative leadership candidates pictured Nov. 14, 2016, at a debate hosted by Conservative MP Pierre Poilievre, including Chris Alexander, left, Maxime Bernier, Andrew Scheer, Erin O’Toole, Lisa Raitt, Andrew Saxton, Michael Chong, Brad Trost, and Deepak Obhrai. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

ing of his lesser rivals. It was paying off, know better, fudging facts and exaggerat- ful “pivot”, despite the fear they created too, vaulting him to the top of polls (as un- ing threats for political gain. It is, they say, among mostly poor and frightened people reliable as those soundings might be). But politicians respecting the voice of the peo- looking for a better life. his sudden virage into paranoid populism ple—at least the older, whiter, male, more At least we can be sure that Brad Trost Susan Riley was clearly calculated: a pitch for second rural constituency which forms the grass will never “pivot” from his vintage ho- roots of the Conservative Party. Some polls mophobia. As a last-gasp effort to rescue Impolitic ballot support from Leitch’s loyal support- ers, as their candidate fades, and a counter- also show a frostier attitude towards the his drowning campaign, the proud social punch to Kevin O’Leary, who unveiled his new arrivals among ordinary Canadians, conservative MP reminded everyone re- ATINEAU, QUE.—Our media culture is own refugee-bashing strategy recently. than is refl ected in the mainstream media. cently he will never march in a gay pride Gso drenched in cynicism that the most Increasingly nervous, perhaps, O’Leary But there is a fi ne line between sensitiv- parade and that he is “not comfortable” outrageous, even despicable, pronounce- moved away from his initial liberal stance ity to public concerns and moral leader- with the “gay lifestyle.” Gay-baiting: a gold- ments—from Conservative leadership can- on immigration, based, as he always said, ship. An honourable leader would not fan en-oldie, even in the Conservative party. didates, for instance—are treated as mere on his own mixed Irish and Lebanese ill-founded fears, but counter them with Meanwhile, Leitch is cavorting with real strategy, even tactical coups. The underly- heritage. Last week, he was demanding that facts. And the facts are that we are not Islamaphobes, unwittingly apparently, and ing assumption is that once someone has Justin Trudeau invoke the notwithstanding facing a threat to our borders, our way posting photos of herself shooting a vin- won the contest, he or she will “pivot” back clause to close a loophole in the safe third of life, or public safety. The analogy with tage pistol at a fi ring range. Nor surprising, to a more reasonable, compassionate, and country agreement with the U.S. The rarely- Europe is absurd, in terms of numbers. of course, or even unethical: that, after all, thoughtful posture. No harm done. used notwithstanding clause would over- We are dealing with an annoying loophole is the crowd Leitch, and many of her rivals, Except that much harm may be done, ride the charter right to a fair hearing for that can best be handled, in the short term, are courting. both to the unlucky victims of the hysteria- refugee claimants—a constitutional ham- by processing border jumpers as quickly It isn’t a winning strategy, however—it du-jour and to politics itself. mer applied to a mosquito-sized problem. as possible. As ineligible applicants are may not even win the Conservative lead- There are abundant examples, none Bernier was quick to endorse this idea, returned the U.S., the “fl oodgates” will close ership, and it will certainly not win the more dispiriting than the current pile- too, adding “if we can send them back to naturally. country. To defeat Trudeau, the Conserva- on directed at hapless, hopeful, refugees their country, lets do it.” It does not ap- Most leadership candidates know all tive Party—or whatever remains of it, after crossing illegally into Canada from the pear to bother Bernier that asylum seek- this (especially Chris Alexander, a former being dragged across the country behind a United States in increasing numbers. So ers turned back at our borders could be immigration minister.) That they don’t backfi ring monster truck all these months— far, those numbers are not massive nor are deported to their countries of origin, with explain the facts to their worried fl ock will have to execute the pivot of all pivots. It they increasing radically—indeed, at fewer potentially fatal consequences. But, what speaks to moral cowardice. A victorious will have to go back to being sane. than 1,500 people, they remain lower than do peoples’ lives matter in the heat of a Bernier, or—God forbid—O’Leary, would By then, voters may be too disgusted to care. in some previous years. Besides, sneaking campaign? probably opt to study the vexing issue, or Susan Riley is a veteran political colum- into the country under cover of darkness is Some will argue this is not the casual consult experts, before calling in the army. nist who writes regularly for The Hill Times. not a cakewalk to citizenship; many recent cruelty of ambitious people, who should They would then be applauded for an art- The Hill Times arrivals will be rejected, after interviews, because they have criminal records, or suspicious stories, or no credible claim to CANADIAN CONSTRUCTION ASSOCIATION refugee status. That hasn’t stopped escalating threats from leadership hopefuls. The general Canadian Construction Association (CCA) is the national voice for the anti-immigrant narrative started months ago with Kellie Leitch’s insidious promise construction industry representing over 20,000 member firms. CCA is pleased to test all visitors to Canada—refugees, im- to introduce Chris McNally as the 2017 chair of the board of directors. migrants and tourists—for “Canadian val- ues.” This impractical proposal was never Chris is director of C & M McNally Engineering Corp., a sewer and watermain fl eshed out, because it was never serious. It was a signal to an uneasy base, spooked tunnelling contractor from Hamilton. Before co-founding the family firm, by the infl ux of war-scarred Mid-Eastern Chris worked for Bechtel and PCL Construction in a variety of different refugees and job-starved North African migrants into Europe—a coded appeal to capacities. xenophobia and worse. At fi rst, most of Leitch’s 13 rivals kept Chris joined the CCA board in 2003, chairing the Civil Infrastructure Council a wary distance—as did luminaries in the and Industry Advocacy and Regulatory Affairs Committee, and the executive federal party, including Rona Ambrose and Jason Kenney. But Leitch’s message clearly in 2009. Prior to joining CCA, Chris served as president of the Ontario Sewer resonated with some party members; so and Watermain Construction Association in 1999, and was a founding much so, that, last week, Maxime Bernier, of all people, proposed calling on the member of the Ontario Construction Careers Alliance. military to guard our borders, if necessary, against the imagined onslaught. Given the relatively small number of border-cross- ers, among them families, this response sounded like overkill, never mind ridicu- lous pandering. cca-acc.com Until recently, Bernier had been run- ning a policy-heavy campaign, avoiding, with a few exceptions, the snark and snip- 6 monday, april 3, 2017 | the hill times News ‘This is balls to the wall,’ O’Leary won’t commit to remaining Conservative leader without majority government Winning: The Hill Times caught up with Conservative leadership candidate Kevin O’Leary at the Métropolitain Brasserie in Ottawa last week. Pressed to clarify if he would leave his post as party leader if the Conservatives end up with a minority government or in opposition after the 2019 election, he said: ‘I don’t have contingency plans on failure. That 35-year-old into the race and got doesn’t work.’ The Hill Times photograph by Derek Abma Conservative 80 per cent of the vote from them, which is fantastic,” Mr. O’Leary who’ll get second- and potentially was considering having a picture quite surprised to start hear- leadership candidate said. third-or fourth-choice votes— of himself taken in a chicken suit. ing about these strategies from Kevin O’Leary said he He noted how the Stephen work out in his favour. “When you see a guy in a chicken organizers that have been used Harper-led Conservatives had a “At the end of the day, the suit, you have to feel sorry for apparently for decades.” has a ‘100 per cent’ similar number of votes in 2015 membership only has one deci- him. Something went wrong in He added: “When you live in as in 2011 (5.6 million versus sion to make: who can beat Justin his career.” my world, there is zero tolerance chance of winning the 5.8 million, respectively) but Trudeau? … I’m it. Show me one If he wins the leadership, Mr. for this. You’re at risk at losing “missed that whole demographic” other candidate that can take that O’Leary—a businessman and your livelihood in perpetuity; it’s party’s leadership. of younger voters. Part of Mr. guy down. And that’s what we’re TV personality who’s one of over. So I don’t know how else to O’Leary’s sales pitch is that he going to have to do. This is going the few people in this leader- deal with this.” can win that youth vote. to be a fight. Good against evil. ship race who’s not a sitting The Conservative Party came Continued from page 1 “There’s never been a candi- Light against darkness. That’s or former MP—said he’s ready out a day after Mr. O’Leary went date in the Conservative Party in what this is. It’s an exorcism. “ “reboot” his relationship with the public and said it had found “I’ve said to the caucus, I’m go- the last 20 years that has done As over the top Mr. O’Leary is other leadership candidates and 1,351 party memberships under ing to deliver a majority mandate what I’ve done: get 1,000 students in his criticisms of Mr. Trudeau, caucus members, most of whom the names of people who had or fire me,” Mr. O’Leary said in at [a] Queen’s [University rally]. he has not attacked his Conserva- have thrown their support behind not bought them, and they were an interview last week with The … So I’m going to go college by tive rivals, despite being a target someone else. cancelled. Hill Times from the Métropolitain college by college.” for them. For example, he’s been “The way I look at the caucus Mr. O’Leary lauded the party Brasserie in downtown Ottawa. Mr. O’Leary said, based on called a “loser” by Mr. Bernier and is they are the board of directors for dealing with the issue quickly, “That’s it. This is balls to the wall. visits he’s made to post-second- a “chicken” by Lisa Raitt (Milton, of the Conservative Party,” he adding that he hopes it is still try- I can’t do what I need to do in ary schools during the leadership Ont.), who’s also launched a Stop said. “I’ve served on many boards ing to find out which campaigns this country without a majority campaign, he thinks Mr. Trudeau’s Kevin O’Leary website that says in my time. I understand how were responsible. mandate. I can’t cast out the virus support among younger voters is he’s “wrong for the Conservative the politics work. We will work He likened the importance of Trudeau without a majority vulnerable. Party and wrong for Canada.” together internally. We may have of honesty and transparency in mandate. … You have to go into “Those students are pissed at “I don’t attack fellow Conserva- our differences; we will keep politics to the relationship one the mandate with people under- Trudeau,” he said. “He promised tives,” Mr. O’Leary said. “I go after them within our closed walls. has with a spouse. standing what you’re going to do.” them jobs and sunny ways. All the problem we actually have in Then we will represent a consis- “The first time you cheat on When pressed to clarify if he they have is a bare light bulb in this country; his name is Justin tent front to the Canadian people them and lie to them, you lose 50 would leave his post as party the basement of their parents’ Trudeau. I spend my energy focus- in terms of policy and direction.” per cent of your equity forever leader if the Conservatives end up homes, where they live. They’re ing on his very ineffective manage- Mr. Bernier’s “loser” comment and you never get it back,” he with a minority government or in really unhappy.” ment skills. So I don’t waste my came after Mr. O’Leary went said. “There’s no way that rela- opposition after the 2019 election, Polling done by Mainstreet time attacking other candidates. I public with concerns that some tionship is ever going to be the he said: “I don’t have contingency Research for iPolitics showed don’t find that very fruitful. within the Conservative leader- same. … So you should treat the plans on failure. That doesn’t Mr. O’Leary was the first choice “Investing your energy in bash- ship race were creating fake voter that way, too. It’s better to work. That’s not how I run my for almost 25 per cent of Con- ing your fellow candidates seems memberships. While Mr. O’Leary tell the truth all the time so at business. I set a goal; I achieve servative party members asked like a complete waste of time to did not publicly point his finger at least, even if they don’t agree it, the majority of the time. That’s between March 21 and 24. That me. That is not going to endear any particular candidate, reports with you, you have the trust.” why I’m successful. I don’t waste put him firmly in first place and you to members. It doesn’t help indicated Mr. Bernier’s team was The deadline for becoming my energy planning on failure.” was up about three points from the party. And it certainly distracts under scrutiny—and he came out a Conservative Party member Mr. O’Leary was clear that if a week earlier. Maxime Bernier the energy away from the ultimate swinging against Mr. O’Leary. in time to vote in the leader- he doesn’t win the party lead- (Beauce, Que.) was second at 18 goal, which is to remove Justin Mr. O’Leary, meanwhile, said ship contest was March 28. Mr. ership, he has no intention of per cent, and Andrew Scheer Trudeau from power because he’s he had no idea what campaign O’Leary said his campaign signed running for a seat in the House of (Regina-Qu’Appelle, Sask.) was such an incompetent leader.” might have been creating fraudu- up 35,336 new members, and he’s Commons. third with 12 per cent. Mr. O’Leary said he will not lent memberships when he came willing to have each one audited. And if he does win, he’s not At one point during last week’s hold grudges against leadership forward with concerns, based Mr. O’Leary said he hopes sure if he’ll be in a rush to get a interview, Mr. O’Leary went as far rivals who have attacked him. not on concrete evidence, but on that by coming forward with his seat either. Mr. O’Leary cited Justin as to put his odds of winning the “The nature of a leadership anecdotes he was hearing from concerns, which was about two Trudeau’s (Papineau, Que.) activity leadership at “100 per cent.” At an- race is a civil war,” he said. “You, party organizers. weeks before the membership as Liberal leader before becoming other juncture in the discussion, in as a candidate, have to decide Given his experience with deadline, he had some effect on prime minster as an example for relation to how things might work what your strategy is. I don’t tell highly scrutinized and regulated the way this race is playing out. how his time might be best spent. with the preferential-ballot system other candidates what to do. … financial markets, he said this “If I were a candidate—and Despite being an MP, Mr. O’Leary in this contest, he said “nobody I understand rhetoric and noise kind of deception didn’t sit right I’m not pointing any fingers—that said Mr. Trudeau spent little time can forecast that outcome with and all that.” with him. was about to submit fraudulent in the House, and instead was out certainty,” while adding that he’s He laughed at being called a “If you’re breaching integrity memberships, I would think drumming up support. “extremely optimistic,” based on “chicken” by Ms. Raitt after he or you’re breaching covenants of multiple times before I did that, “[Mr. Trudeau] basically went internal figures. refused to participate in a debate compliance, you’re basically out because you know there’s a to universities, colleges, and tech- He declined to get into the in Edmonton. of business,” Mr. O’Leary said. heightened scrutiny,” he said. nical schools and dragged that specifics of why he thinks the “I thought the chicken was “Not having been involved in the [email protected] new constituency of the 18- to numbers—when considering terrific,” he said, adding that he political process before, I was The Hill Times The Hill Times | monday, april 3, 2017 7 Feature

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Conservative party candidate Paul Calandra former Conservative MP Party of Nova Scotia Marie-Claude Godue former federal Conservative candidate kevin o’leary Royal Galipeau former Conservative MP Phil Green former Conservative candidate Guy Lauzon Conservative MP Lorne Coe Ontario Progressive Conservative MPP Bal Gosal former Conservative MP Adam Richardson former Canadian Alliance candidate and staffer Len Webber Conservative MP Vic Fedeli Ontario Progressive Conservative MPP Bryan Hayes former Conservative MP Robert Strickland former Conservative candidate Percy Mockler Conservative Senator Michael Harris Ontario MPP Costas Menegakis former Conservative MP Steven Barrett former Conservative staffer David Wells Conservative Senator Brian Macdonald New Brunswick Progressive Conservative MLA Tilly O’Neill-Gordon former Conservative MP Éric Duhaime newspaper columnist, former Canadian Alliance adviser Steve Clark Ontario Progressive Conservative Norm Miller Ontario Progressive Conservative MPP LaVar Payne former Conservative MP Aaron Gairdner former Conservative staffer MPP, deputy leader Rick Nicholls Ontario Progressive Conservative MPP Peter Penashue former Conservative minister Emrys Graefe deputy director for the Conservative Party’s 2015 campaign Karla MacFarlane Nova Scotia Progressive Conservative MLA Randy Pettapiece Ontario Progressive Conservative MPP Kyle Seeback former Conservative MP Laurie Scott Ontario Progressive Conservative MPP Maxime Hupé former Hill staffer Julian Fantino former Conservative MP Devinder Shory former Conservative MP Lisa Thompson Ontario Progressive Conservative MPP Mark Johnson former Conservative staffer Ken Hughes former Progressive Conservative MP and Alberta PC Chuck Strahl former Conservative MP Bill Walker Ontario Progressive Conservative MPP Leif Malling former Conservative staffer MLA and minister Jeff Watson former Conservative MP John Yakabuski Ontario Progressive Conservative MPP Tony Oliver former vice president of the Progressive Conservative Tim Uppal former Conservative MP Wayne Anderson Alberta Wildrose MLA Kelly Elliott Thames Centre, Ont. councillor Party of Newfoundland Bernard Valcourt former Conservative MP Steven Bonk Saskatchewan Party MLA Jody Mitic Ottawa city councillor Dan Robertson former Conservative staffer Marjory LeBreton former Conservative Senator Bill Boyd Saskatchewan Party MLA Dave Myette Saugeen Shores, Ont. councillor Kory Teneycke former Conservative staffer Mike Harris former Ontario Progressive Conservative premier Fred Bradshaw Saskatchewan Party MLA Frank Klees former Ontario Progressive Conservative MPP Dean Tester former Conservative staffer Rick Perkins former Conservative candidate Greg Brkich Saskatchewan Party MLA Michelle Branch former Bathurst, N.B. councillor Mark Whiffen past president of the Progressive Conservative Erika Barootes former political staffer to the former Alberta PC Jennifer Campeau Saskatchewan Party MLA Brad Vis Conservative staffer Party of Newfoundland and Labrador government Jeff Carr New Brunswick Progressive Conservative MLA Daniel Lindsay former Conservative leadership candidate Andrew Boddington former Ontario Progressive Conservative Fred DeLorey former Conservative candidate and staffer Lori Carr Saskatchewan Party MLA Party executive director James Dodds former chief financial officer for the federal Nathan Cooper Alberta Wildrose House leader and MLA Erinn Broshko former federal Conservative candidate Progressive Conservative Party Herb Cox Saskatchewan Party MLA Lisa Raitt Jim Burnett adviser to the Ontario PC Party leader John MacDonell former Conservative chief of staff Dean Allison Conservative MP Dan D’Autremont Saskatchewan Party MLA John Capobianco former federal Conservative candidate Dan Mader former Conservative chief of staff Phil McColeman Conservative MP Terry Dennis Saskatchewan Party MLA Mike Coates former Conservative staffer, current Hill & Knowlton vice-chair Tausha Michaud Hill staffer Bruce Stanton Conservative MP Larry Doke Saskatchewan Party MLA Erin Chutter former political staffer Mike Murray former Conservative staffer, candidate Judith Seidman Conservative Senator David Hanson Alberta Wildrose MLA Amanda Galbraith former Conservative staffer and Dave Pierce former Conservative staffer Scott Armstrong former Conservative MP Larry Harrison Progressive Conservative Nova Scotia MLA spokesperson for Toronto Mayor John Tory Keith Ashfield former Conservative minister Jeremy Harrison Saskatchewan Party MLA Ari. S. Laskin former Ontario PC staffer John Carmichael former Conservative MP Warren Kaeding Saskatchewan Party MLA Sara MacIntyre former Conservative staffer Rob Clarke former Conservative MP Greg Lawrence Saskatchewan Party MLA Amy Mills former Conservative staffer andrew saxton Kerry-Lynne Findlay former Conservative minister Don MacIntyre Alberta Wildrose MLA Peter McQuaid former party president of P.E.I. Progressive Conservatives John Duncan former Conservative MP Robert Goguen former Conservative MP Monte McNaughton Ontario PC MPP Naresh Raghubeer former aide to a former Ontario Progressive John Fraser former House Speaker and Gary Goodyear former Conservative minister of state Hugh Nerlien Saskatchewan Party MLA Conservative MPP Progressive Conservative minister Dick Harris former Conservative MP Greg Ottenbreit Saskatchewan Party MLA Patrick Robert former Conservative staffer Noël Kinsella former Senate speaker and Ted Menzies former Conservative MP Kevin Phillips Saskatchewan Party MLA Chris Rougier former Conservative staffer Conservative Senator Darrel Stinson former Conservative MP Doug Steele Saskatchewan Party MLA Doug Schweitzer former CEO of the Manitoba PC Party Elaine Allan former Conservative candidate Alfie MacLeod Nova Scotia PC MLA Warren Steinley Saskatchewan Party MLA Paul Seear former Conservative staffer Lesli Tomlin former Conservative staffer Lisa MacLeod Ontario Progressive Conservative MPP Lyle Stewart Saskatchewan Party MLA Brock Stephenson former Conservative staffer Norm Vocino former Conservative staffer Eddie Orrell Nova Scotia PC MLA Christine Tell Saskatchewan Party MLA Mike Cluett Halton regional councillor Carl Urquhart New Brunswick Progressive Conservative MLA Cecil Clarke mayor of Cape Breton Regional Municipality, former Glenn van Dijken Alberta Wildrose MLA rick peterson Conservative candidate pierre lemieux Randy Weekes Saskatchewan Party MLA Bill Clarke former Conservative MP Gordon Krantz mayor of Milton, Ont. Shayne Saskiw former Alberta Wildrose MLA Jeff Bridge 2013 campaign manager for Michel A. Plourde mayor of Danville, Que. Joan Baylis Conservative staffer the B.C. Conservatives Keith Bain former Nova Scotia PC MLA Kenzie Potter Conservative staffer Karen Mortfield former press secretary to a Currie Dixon former Yukon Party MLA Nancy Bishay former Conservative staffer former Ontario Progressive Conservative leader Phil Gillies former Ontario Progressive Conservative cabinet minister Georganne Burke former Conservative Party outreach manager Mark Mullins former adviser to federal and Ontario PCs, former John Snobelen former Ontario Progressive Conservative MPP and organizer Fraser Institute director Case Ootes former deputy mayor of Toronto Mike MacDonell former Conservative staffer Henry Lau former Conservative Party candidate deepak obhrai Hamish Marshall former Conservative PMO and party staffer Adam Rodgers former Conservative Party candidate Corneliu Chisu former Conservative MP Marc-André Leclerc former Conservative Party staffer Sources: Media reports, The Hill Times archives, and candidate/supporter Jana Regimbal former Conservative staffer Joe Daniel former Conservative MP Stephen Taylor former Conservative nomination contestant, communications. 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Editorial Letters to the Editor Conservatives should remove Senator Beyak Hill Times story smeared federal from Aboriginal Peoples Committee, now Conservative leadership candidate onservative Senator Lynn Beyak should removed from their families and stripped of Cremove herself from the Senate’s Aborigi- their language and culture over 100 years. Kellie Leitch’s campaign nal Peoples Committee which is investigating Some 30,000 indigenous children suffered recommendations on how to establish a new physical and sexual abuse, and an estimated e: “Leitch pictured firing Walther P1 in words “Nazi-era handgun” in the title. relationship between Canada and First Na- 6,000 died from starvation and disease. Rfundraising email to her Conservative Words matter, and although you didn’t tions, Inuit, and Métis peoples after the Truth Phil Fontaine, former AFN national chief Party supporters, not a Nazi-era handgun, specifically qualify Ms. Leitch as a Nazi, and Reconciliation Commission released its and a survivor of the residential schools says gun owner,” (The Hill Times online, as a reader I was shocked to see the word massive reports and sweeping 94 calls for ac- system, told CBC last week that the point is March 28). I read the revised and corrected Nazi in the same sentence as the name of tion in 2015. She shouldn’t be on this commit- for Canadians to be educated about it now. version of your story and noted Conser- a leading candidate of the Conservative tee. Period. And if she doesn’t remove herself, “This was an experience that was largely un- vative Party leadership candidate Kellie Party leadership race. the Conservatives should do us all a favour known for too long. It represents the saddest, Leitch’s very nice grouping in the image It turns out your claim was factually and replace her with someone who has read darkest, most tragic chapter in Canadian provided. You may not be aware, but shoot- incorrect. But even if it were—even if the Truth and Reconciliation Commission history, and it’s just come to light. So people ing is growing in popularity—and women she did shoot a Nazi-era handgun—that reports and understands this history. like Sen. Beyak and others who believe that are an important part of that growth. The wouldn’t make her a Nazi, just like mil- Sen. Beyak, a member of the Aboriginal some good occurred in these schools, I mean, ones I know often shoot as well or better lions of democratic Canadians who own Peoples Committee, has been attracting nega- they are not right in that, they are not wrong than men, a fact I think should be celebrat- the SKS are not red communist traitors. tive national headlines ever since she said in in that sense, because it would deny logic to ed. In my opinion it is a great discipline for Regretfully, words like the one you a speech on March 7 in the Senate that there suggest that 150,000 students who attended Canadians of both sexes and of all ages. used have a negative effect on the reputa- was also an “abundance of good” that hap- residential schools over 100 years, that we In addition, I would like to inform you tions respectable law-abiding citizens pened in Canada’s residential schools system would not find one, two, three, people who that many firearms exist on the Canadian who enjoy a fun and perfectly legal sport. and that some of the “good deeds” of the had a good experience, or that there were market. One of these is the Cold War-era Worse— and this may not have been your religious teachers have been overlooked by good people who worked in these schools. Russian SKS rifle, which is probably the intention but it is the effect—in the case all the negative reports. She has continued to “But the fact is, [that] the residential most widely owned rifle in the country. I of Kellie Leitch, her name is smeared dur- stand by her remarks since. “I speak partly school experience is a result of a racist, assure you that Canadian firearm enthu- ing a political campaign. for the record, but mostly in memory of the assimilationist policy. It was designed to siasts are not “commies” for owning that It would be apropos for you to reach kindly and well-intentioned men and women eradicate any sense of Indianness in the fantastic piece of technology. out to her and say you’re sorry. and their descendants—perhaps some us country and that’s wrong. So Sen. Beyak’s I bring up the SKS and “commies” Raymond Ayas here in this Chamber—whose remarkable comments, within that context, are simply because the piece you wrote includes the Montreal, Que. works, good deeds, and historical tales in wrong and have no place in this conver- the residential schools go unacknowledged sation that is taking place in the country for the most part,” she said in the Upper about this experience,” Mr. Fontaine said. Chamber. “Mistakes were made at residential Sen. Beyak is entitled to her opinion, schools—and many instances, horrible mis- but what’s the point of it? What’s the point Expected better from The Hill takes that overshadowed some good things of consistently mentioning this, especially that also happened at those schools.” as the committee and Parliament and the Last week, she asked John Morrisseau government are trying to come up with a Times on sensational Leitch and Doris Young, two indigenous people new relationship and move forward? As who had survived the abuse of the Indian a member of this committee, her opinions story, says regular reader residential schools system, what they only serve to distract and create bad feel- thought about her plan to conduct a na- ings. Sen. Beyak should remove herself from e: “Leitch pictured firing Walther P1 in and later corrected by The Hill Times. But tional audit of all First Nations spending. this committee for the sake of First Nations, Rfundraising email to her Conservative it’s the kind of hyperbole, and irrelevant Some 150,000 indigenous children were Inuit, and Métis peoples. Party supporters, not a Nazi-era handgun, nonsense I’d come to expect from Fox says gun owner,” (The Hill Times online, News or National Enquirer, but not The Hill March 28). I just want to say that I was Times. However, I do want to thank Rachel very disappointed by the article on Conser- Aiello and The Hill Times for toning down vative leadership candidate Kellie Leitch the headline and publishing a correct story. pictured firing what gun experts identi- Michel Trahan fied as a Nazi-era gun, which was wrong Maria, Que.

Morneau serves interests of finance capital when he says ‘cupboard is bare’, says Vancouver reader

fter the 2008 financial crisis, central the less the financial institutions can create Abanks created trillions of dollars to their own monies and lend them for the bail out big banks and corporations. Un- same purpose at market rates of interest. der Canada’s Economic Action Plan, our When Finance Minister Bill Morneau government stepped up with a $200-bil- tells his ministers “the cupboard is bare,” lion package for troubled lenders, the he is misleading the Canadian people and Extraordinary Financing Framework. serving the interests of finance capital In normal times, however, bankers don’t who profit most when extracting the like it when governments create money. For maximum from the Canadian public. example, the more the government uses its Larry Kazdan, own central bank to fund infrastructure, Vancouver, B.C.

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The Daily Mail’s piece served deal might prompt other countries claimed that she was analysing its purpose, reducing the seri- to follow the British lead. the messages being sent out by Odd, but Brexit ousness of the conversation to a The first runoff of the French each leader, based on where and seduction attempt using women’s election this month includes a how they placed their legs. best weapons, sexy legs. In so leading candidate from the far The writer, whose husband doing, it trivialized the gravitas right who is actively promoting happens to be a Conservative MP, debate offered up required to successfully negotiate an end to the European monetary claimed the Scottish leader won the extraction of the United King- system and a return to the French the battle of the gams, by crossing dom from the rest of Europe. franc. her legs and pointing one of them The Brexit opening salvo last If the United Kingdom is directly at her audience in an effort a sexism wakeup week involved British Prime seen to retain all the benefits of to seduce them. She chided May Minister Theresa May triggering European integration without for her vicar-approved posture. clause 50, in a six-page letter stat- any political responsibilities, that The twittersphere exploded ing her intentions for a proposed could be an attractive catalyst for with harsh rebukes for the news- call last week departure from the EU within two further disintegration. paper which must be laughing all years. On the other hand, Europe is the way to the bank. There is a huge amount at Britain’s largest trading part- The sexism angle vaulted Why is it considered fair game to make light of stake, for Britain and the EU. ner and vice versa, so there is a the story to the lead on multiple Speaking to Parliament, Prime mutual need to keep borders as newscasts around the world. women’s body parts, especially in the context Minister May heaped praise on seamless as possible. Even those reporting on the Europe, focusing on the long- Then there are the internal incident used inadvertently sexist of a political negotiation? standing relationships and shared challenges of the not so United language. values developed over centuries. Kingdom. The London journalist cover- European Union, the best a British She also proposed a two-track With Scotland voting over 60 ing the story for CNN pointed out tabloid could do was serve up a parallel negotiating process, per cent to remain in the EU, the that these two were among the piece on the shape of the leaders’ where costs and conditions for Scottish Parliament just decided most powerful women in politics. legs. “Never mind Brexit, who won exiting are determined in tandem last week to hold another inde- The anchor, another woman, cor- Legs-it!,” the headline read, “Sarah with a new trade pact mirror- pendence referendum. rected that unintended misstep, Vine’s light-hearted verdict on the ing that of the former common Serious stuff indeed. And by stating the obvious. They were big showdown.” market. May’s meeting with Scottish First two of the most powerful people Worse than even committing If Europe refuses to negotiate Minister Nicola Sturgeon was de- in politics. the sexist sin was The Daily Mail’s on the British timeframe, the cur- signed to tackle that issue as well. In the current Brexit drama, defence of its piece, admonishing rent integrated commerce rules So how could a newspaper May is arguably one of the most Sheila Copps upset readers to “get a life.” would be forfeited in favour of possibly deduce that focusing on influential political figures in Copps’ Corner One cannot imagine a “light- those of the World Trade Organi- duelling pairs of legs was in any Europe, facing another potent hearted piece” comparing the size zation, which some are character- way relevant or worth report- leader in the person of Chancellor of U.S. President Donald Trump’s izing as disastrous for the United ing. In the first edition, the legs Angela Merkl. TTAWA—If ever the world butt cheeks with those of Vladi- Kingdom. story led front page coverage, and Their legs should not be for Oneeded a sexism wakeup call, the mir Putin. Remaining European states will actually played larger than an turning. Brexit debate offered it up last week. So why is it considered fair be reluctant to negotiate preferen- adjacent political piece referring Sheila Copps is a former Jean Just as two leaders were meet- game to make light of women’s tial trading arrangements at the to proposed British Brexit details. Chrétien-era cabinet minister and ing to tackle the thorny issue of the body parts, especially in the con- same time as they are finalizing The columnist writing about a former deputy prime minister. United Kingdom’s divorce from the text of a political negotiation? the divorce, fearful that too sweet a the legs of May and Sturgeon The Hill Times

well, so be it, consequences be damned. “Win now, worry later” could Party civil wars and why they happen be the short- termer motto. Of course, the main difference between long-termers and short- sincerely offered peace initiative Take it easy: It’s easy termers, is the latter usually has If you’re battling it with an equally sincere declara- for somebody like “skin in the game.” tion of war. interim Conservative That’s to say short-termers out in the trenches, And no, I wasn’t a diplomat. leader Rona Ambrose, are usually the candidates in the Rather, I was part of a U.S. pictured, who actually race (along with their entourage if your career or Republican Senatorial primary isn’t in the leadership of consultants, strategists and reputation is on the campaign team and the “peace race herself and who pollsters), who naturally have a initiative” took the form a letter has nothing to lose big stake in winning. line, if your campaign from the state party chairman, personally, to hover My point is, it’s easy for who was urging my candidate above the fray and somebody like interim Conserva- is sinking, it’s hard to (and the other candidates in the lecture, as she recently tive leader Rona Ambrose, who race) to refrain from attacking did, all the leadership actually isn’t in the leadership accept the idea that fellow Republicans. candidates about the race herself and who has noth- you should gracefully As the chairman’s letter put it, strategic importance ing to lose personally, to hover “That tactic will not help you win of speaking with ‘one above the fray and lecture, as she lose for the sake the general election, and in fact, united voice.’ recently did, all the leadership can even destroy your primary The Hill Times photograph candidates about the strategic of some partisan chances. I urge all the campaigns by Jake Wright importance of speaking with “one to be smart, and not let this esca- united voice.” ‘common good.’ late into a Democrat-benefiting TV attack ads targeting our main those in the party who hold a long- But if you’re battling it out in spectacle.” Republican rival, setting in motion term perspective and those who the trenches, if your career or It was an impassioned plea to a “Democrat-benefiting spectacle.” mainly focus on the short term. reputation is on the line, if your be sure, but our campaign, which Just as the state chairman The “long-termers,” such as the campaign is sinking, it’s hard to had been coming under heavy fire feared, the race quickly escalated state party chairman in my tale, accept the idea that you should from hostile “third parties,” was not into a series of vicious attacks are those who see any internecine gracefully lose for the sake of in any sort of mood to play nice. and counter-attacks, leading one conflict within their party ranks some partisan “common good.” So our response, which I helped prominent journalist to dub it as ultimately self-defeating. By the way, in the American draft, had our candidate boldly de- America’s most “toxic” primary. “What’s so good about win- campaign I mentioned earlier, claring: “I will not back away from Ah, good times. ning a leadership race (or a my candidate ultimately lost in my engagement in this campaign At any rate, the reason I’m primary),” the long-termers ask, “if the primary, but the Republican on the issues, and I will not walk bringing this story up, is it il- the victor is battered, bruised and rival we incessantly bashed with Gerry Nicholls away from defending myself.” lustrates the dilemma currently covered with mud?” TV attack ads went on to win the Post-Partisan Pundit In other words, we were po- facing both the Conservative and The “short-termers,” on the general election. litely telling the state chairman to New Democratic federal parties as other hand, care less about the fu- Take that long-termers! “stick it.” they carry on with their own re- ture and more about the present. Gerry Nicholls is a communi- AKVILLE, ONT.—Back in the Indeed, mere hours after spective national leadership races. And if in the present, their cations consultant. Osummer of 2010, while work- posting our defiant reply on the Simply put, during such races side needs to go negative against www.gerrynicholls.com ing in America, I responded to a campaign’s website, we launched there’s always tension between fellow candidates in order to win, The Hill Times 10 MONDAY, APRIL 3, 2017 | THE HILL TIMES Comment

Russian President Vladimir Putin. It is the young whom Putin must fear, Peak Putin? writes Gwynne 10,000—and Navalny himself was Dyer, because they When there are arrested on his way to the square. are less impressed protests in places At home, Putin reigns supreme, by hollow foreign with approval ratings around the triumphs in places like Chita and 80 per cent level. they don’t care He’s not doing too badly about, and more Barnaul, you know abroad, either. On Friday, he met unhappy about an with Marine Le Pen, the leading economic future that a lot of people candidate in France’s presidential that leaves most are running out of election next month and Putin’s of them bumping favourite Western leader after along the bottom. patience. Donald Trump. She supported He has had a long Russia’s illegal annexation of run in power—17 Crimea from the start, and prom- years and ises to work for an end of Euro- counting—but his pean Union sanctions against future is probably Russia if she becomes president a lot shorter than of France this spring. his past. Photograph That promise might be hard courtesy of Wikimedia to keep, since she would also be busy organizing a referendum on withdrawing France from the EU, but Putin replied, “I know that you but Russia really is weak. Its won’t go any farther even with ing the decade of chaos and acute represent a European political economy is smaller than Italy’s, Trump in the White House. poverty after the Soviet Union Gwynne Dyer force that is growing quickly.” and apart from the defence Putin’s real vulnerability is at collapsed in 1991, but for half the Global Aff airs It certainly is: the Brexiteers in industry the country is largely home. His popular support has population that is ancient history. Britain have already won their de-industrialised. (Have you ever held up well despite three years It is the young whom Putin referendum on leaving, and the bought anything made in Russia?) of economic decline because of must fear, because they are less ONDON, ENGLAND—The EU would probably not survive Only oil and gas exports give falling oil income, and it may impressed by hollow foreign Lcrowds of protesters in Mos- the departure of two of its three Moscow the cash to play the even carry him safely through triumphs in places they don’t care cow and other Russian cities were biggest members. great power game at all, and next year’s presidential election. about, and more unhappy about far bigger the last time, in 2011- Without the EU, there would the collapse of oil prices has put But there is no reason to believe an economic future that leaves 2012. Opposition leader Alexei be no powerful counterpoise to Moscow on a starvation diet. The that oil revenues are going to most of them bumping along the Navalny was so intoxicated by Russia in Europe, and the election relatively low-cost intervention in recover in the near future. bottom. He has had a long run in the 40,000 or 50,000 citizens who of Donald Trump has already put Syria has brought Moscow high Even Russia’s coopera- power—17 years and counting— demonstrated in Moscow against an admirer of Putin in the White diplomatic returns in the short tion with the Organisation of but his future is probably a lot Vladimir Putin’s rule that he House. Moreover, Russia is now term, but Putin lacks the resourc- Petroleum-Exporting Countries shorter than his past. boasted: “I see enough people the dominant outside power in the es to play a major role in rebuild- in cutting oil production to get In fact, Russia may be at here to take the Kremlin ... right Middle East for the fi rst time since ing post-war Syria, so Russia’s the price back up caused only a peak Putin right now, with only now, but we are peaceful people the 1960s, and it has achieved infl uence in the region is bound modest and brief upward tick in mounting troubles in his future. and won’t do that just yet.” that position at a far lower cost to fade as time passes. world oil prices. Now they are The crowds were smaller this time It was a delusional thing to in blood and treasure than the Even in Europe, Russia’s back down where they were three than last, but they were not just in say even then. Five years later, United States paid in 2001-2015. posture is essentially defensive, if months ago. the big cities. When there are pro- the crowds joining the protests Putin is undeniably a master only because it could not afford to There is great over-capacity in tests in places like Chita and Bar- against offi cial corruption on manipulator both at home and hold up its end of a new Cold War. the world’s oil industry, and it’s naul, you know that a lot of people Sunday were in the hundreds abroad, and he has good reason Putin has effectively neutralised entirely possible that Russians face are running out of patience. or the low thousands in most to be pleased with his accom- the pro-Western government of two or three more years of declin- Gwynne Dyer is an indepen- Russian cities. Even in Moscow’s plishments. And yet.... Ukraine by seizing Crimea and ing incomes (from a base that was dent journalist whose articles are Pushkin Square they prob- Putin has played a weak hand sponsoring a separatist war in never all that high). Many Russians published in 45 countries. ably did not number more than internationally with great skill, two eastern provinces, but he are still grateful to Putin for end- The Hill Times When terrorists become statesmen Those who elect to stand for offi ce after what happens when former ter- benefi t from such programmes in the mid 1990s and 2000s but rorists/freedom fi ghters eschew surely had violent histories did anyone think that they were having belonged to violent extremist groups violence and go mainstream, and and yet the greater good meant politicians?)? To my mind individ- in some cases become politi- that they were not punished for uals who engage in the heinous will have a hard slog ahead of them to be cians. McGuinness is not the only their crimes. All of this is fi ne of violence customary of IS would obvious example of this. Former course, although if members of never be accepted as anything accepted by the mainstream. I admire their Israeli prime minister Menachem my family had been killed by the but a terrorist. This of course has courage but I do not envy their challenge. Begin had been a member of the IRA I am not so sure I would be implications for de-radicalizaton Jewish terrorist group Irgun in so forgiving. I have read a few and reintegration. Some would U.K.-directed mandate Palestine op-ed pieces in some U.K. media say that everyone deserves a Ireland from 2007 to early 2017. and Nelson Mandela, revered as in which the writer refuses to second chance but it would be He was also, according to a hero in South Africa in part see McGuinness as anything diffi cult to embrace a person who some, a terrorist. because of his long incarceration but a terrorist. This may have beheaded ‘infi dels’ or threw gays McGuinness was a member of under apartheid, used to fi ght for something to do with the recency off buildings. the Irish Republican Army (IRA) the African National Congress, an effect: it has been quite some The ‘one man’s terrorist is in the 1970s. The IRA was, de- organization I am sure the white- time since I have heard of anyone another man’s freedom fi ghter’ pending on whom you ask, either controlled regime saw as terrorist bringing up Begin’s extremist trope will never be resolved and a terrorist group or a nationalist in nature. What should we think acts. it is likely that the argument over body fi ghting for Irish indepen- of these individuals? It may then be possible for whether a terrorist ever really dence from Britain (perspective The answer is, I suppose, some terrorists to shed the cloak changes his or her stripes will Phli Gurski is everything in this regard). For complicated. If a person has of violent extremism and rejoin likewise continue without end. Terrorism what it is worth, Public Safety blood on his or her hands there mainstream society, under the Those who elect to stand for Canada does not include the is a primal need for justice to be right circumstances. I do have a offi ce after having belonged to organization on its list of current seen to be done. That is not hard question though. Does anyone violent extremist groups will have TTAWA—I see that Martin terrorist entities. to understand. And yet, several think it even remotely possible a hard slog ahead of them to be OMcGuinness died the other I would rather not enter into a countries—South Africa would be that a member of Al Qaeda could accepted by the mainstream. I day. McGuinness was an Irish probably irresolvable debate on a good example—have had truth one day be seen as a politician admire their courage but I do not republican, a member of the Sinn whether the IRA was or was not a and reconciliation commissions and not an ideologically-moti- envy their challenge. Fein political party and, until he band of terrorists (if they targeted and amnesties since those nations vated murderer? What about the Phil Gurski is president and left politics in part because he civilians and were ideologically have concluded that they have Islamic State? Or the Taliban (in CEO of Borealis Threat and Risk was stricken with cancer, the motivated the answer should be to get past the past, so to speak, fact, the Taliban was in effect Consulting. deputy fi rst minister of Northern yes) but would like to discuss and move on. Some of those who the government of Afghanistan The Hill Times THE HILL TIMES | MONDAY, APRIL 3, 2017 11 Comment

most of my friends at Calgary’s great answer, one that sounded Jason Kenney made the per- Bishop Carroll High School— like it had been turned over in sonal the political when he said which would later produce his head a million times, one that what he said. It became impor- Don’t forcibly former Alberta PC premier Alison didn’t give anything away. But it tant—as lang pithily observed— Redford, former Wildrose leader didn’t deny anything either. when Jason Kenney proposed one Danielle Smith, and indie pop I wrote my story—Roger Bird rule for gay kids, and an entirely star Feist, among others— were later gave me an A and said some different rule for guys like him. out Alberta kids, gay. They were all in the closet, nice things about my writing—but You know, like hypocrites do. more or less, but my parents I left Robinson’s sexual orienta- I’m an Albertan, like Jason knew (or suspected) I hung out tion unanswered. Kenney and k. d. lang. Growing with a pretty gay crowd. It was his business. If he want- up, I sometimes talked to my high Mr. Kenney “Are you gay?” my dad re- ed to tell someone, that was up to school friends about why they were peated. him. On that day, for that assign- in the closet. They said they feared “Seriously?” I said. I wasn’t, ment, it wasn’t going to be me. the reaction of their families, or Jason Kenney made ORONTO—“Are you gay?” but I was pissed off. “What if I “Are you gay?” friends, or a future employer. Or T It was 1983 or so, and my am? Does it matter?” That’s the question K.D. Lang they feared simply getting the shit the personal the Carleton journalism professor, “It matters,” he said. I think asked Jason Kenney: “You’re gay beaten out of them. In other words, Roger Bird, had asked me if I was he meant it mattered in 1970s- aren’t you?” she tweeted at him. they had their reasons. political when he gay. I was surprised. era, conservative Calgary, where She asked it, last week, Jason Kenney may have his “Is that an issue?” I asked him. homophobia was rampant, and because Kenney had proposed reasons, too. It’s his right. But said Alberta parents “If you are writing an inves- gay-bashing not unheard of. outing Alberta kids. Some media Jason Kenney shouldn’t ever, tigative series about gay people “No it doesn’t,” I said, then left, folks had asked him about school ever use the law to take away should be informed in politics, I think it is,” Bird said, angry. gay-straight alliances, and he the rights of kids, in Alberta or when their kids join and he was probably right, as he “Are you gay?” said to them that parents should anywhere else. was about most things. “Are you?” Former NDP MP Svend Rob- be notifi ed when a kid joins one When he tries to do that? Well, gay-straight alliances. “No,” I said. I kind of laughed. inson had clearly been expecting unless the parents are abusive. that’s when people will start ask- “My parents thought I was, maybe.” the question, which is why he had Which, of course, has the effect of ing Jason Kenney if he is gay, too. “Okay,” Bird said. “Go write.” one of his assistants present for our outing them. Because a hypocrite is a hypo- “Are you gay?” interview, tape recorder whirring Is the newly selected Alberta crite, gay or straight. It was 1979 or so. My dad away on the table between us. I was PC leader gay? I don’t know. Are you gay? wasn’t angry or anything. He was just a Carleton journalism student, Many of us always assumed he If you are, it’s something to be just looking at me, asking if I was and I was known to be pretty gay- was. None of us cared, either. It proud about. If you are, I think it’s gay. We were in the kitchen and friendly, but Robinson still looked was his business. It was nobody from God. If you are, it’s wonder- the fridge was humming. Other- terrifi ed. He was gay. I knew he was else’s business. ful. If you are, it’s your business. wise, silence. gay. He knew I knew. But he still Over the years, I have known Not hypocrites like Jason Kenney. I had written a number of pro- looked like he was ready to bolt many politicians who are in Warren Kinsella is a Toronto- gay editorials in the school paper, from his own Parliament Hill offi ce the closet, going back to that based lawyer, author, and com- my band had recorded a song that at any minute. long-ago encounter with Svend mentator. He has been a special warren kinsella contained (funny) lyrics about He gave a brilliant, passion- Robinson. I wish they didn’t feel assistant to prime minister Jean gay sex, I went to gay bars oc- ate, thoughtful answer, but I don’t like they had to be. But, again, it’s Chrétien. Th e War Room casionally with my punk pals, and have my notes anymore. It was a their business. It’s personal. The Hill Times

rhetoric, and cheaply written and pompously promoted accords. If we are serious about it, we must Time for more rearrange our way of life, the way we shop, how we drive our cars, even the way we watch TV. Writing and signing legisla- action, less talk, tion, without explaining to the people the consequences on their daily life, business arrangements, or employment, just pollutes the on climate change debate. Let’s look at the celebrated Kyoto Accord, signed in 1997 by Protecting the environment requires more the then Liberal government. Ottawa committed to a reduc- than political rhetoric, as well as cheaply tion of six per cent by 2012 of the written and pompously promoted accords. polluting emissions compared to 1990 levels. By the time the Liber- als left the government in 2006, advance their political cause. They the emissions did not decrease, preach the obvious but they have but actually increased by 22 per no implementable plan on hand. cent. Nonetheless, most of the environmentalists accused the To understand the diffi cul- Angelo Persichilli writes that he’s tired of polls saying Canadians support Harper government of killing the ties, one needs only to read last tough action to defend the environment, given what happened when former week’s projection from Environ- Kyoto Protocol. Liberal leader Stéphane Dion tried to introduce a carbon tax. The Hill Times For the Conservative govern- ment Canada according to which photograph by Jake Wright the country is “on pace to miss its ment to abide by Kyoto, they had reduction target for greenhouse to implement a series of sharp gas emissions by 2030, pumping reductions in polluting emissions What I know is that if we I am tired of politicians and angelo Persichilli out at least 30 per cent more than within six years after the Liberals remove hypocrisy and politics (I political activists promoting Politics promised that year.” proved that it was impossible to guess if we remove one, the other pro-environment policies without First of all, I am wondering do the same in 12 years without goes automatically) we have a taking the responsibility to tell how we can predict what is going killing thousands of jobs. The in- chance to succeed. my neighbours that, to defend the ORONTO—You don’t need to to happen in 2030 to the environ- creased cost of production would I am tired of the polls saying environment, we must walk more, Tbe a rocket scientist to under- ment when we are unable even to have put hundreds of Canadian that “the vast majority of Canadi- drive less, and put sweaters on stand there is something seriously predict the bank rate next month companies out of business. It ans are in favour of a strong fi ght instead of raising the heat. wrong with the environment. or the price of gas next week. In would have encouraged imports to defend the environment” and, If we don’t do that, any plan At the same time, you don’t fact, the 2030 projection is made at cheaper prices from countries at the same time, they trash every or projection is, as Environment have to be a political scientist to with many disclaimers and “most like China, India, Brazil, and politician proposing a small sac- Canada says, only a “range of understand that politics is the appropriately viewed as a range United States, major polluters rifi ce to do it. (If you don’t believe plausible outcomes.” major obstacle to the solution of plausible outcomes.” Basically, who were not part of Kyoto. The it, ask Stéphane Dion and his Angelo Persichilli is a free- of the problem. This is because a building with the foundations alternative was to scrap the ac- carbon-tax proposal). I am tired lance journalist and a former in politics you are not judged by calculated on a guess. cord or pay a penalty of $12-bil- of lectures from people like art- citizenship judge for the Greater what you do, but by what you say. Environment regulations, oil lion by 2012. ists, actors, and singers preaching Toronto Area. He was also a If you say the right “politically prices, carbon taxes, and econom- I am not a climate-change pro-environment policies while director of communications to correct” thing, nobody cares about ic strength, all which are directly denier. I believe something very they are the major polluters with former prime minister Stephen the results. related to polluting emissions, are serious is going on within the their private jets and lighting Harper and is the former politi- Aside from organizations all subject to dramatic changes environment, but I confess my ig- arrangements in their Hollywood cal editor of Corriere Canadese, like Greenpeace, many so-called between now and 2030. norance in scientifi cally explain- villas using up the amount of Canada’s Italian-language news- environmentalists are political Protecting the environment ing it and my lack of ability to power in one day what a Third paper in Toronto. activists, polluting the debate to requires more than political propose a solution. World village uses in a month. The Hill Times 12 MONDAY, APRIL 3, 2017 | THE HILL TIMES opinion

we were not already on the Security Council elected to that body.) But making such a dis- when the resolution was presented.) tinction, as many European countries are now UN Security Council Conservatives and Canada’s Israel lobby discussing, is surely going to be strenuously quickly attacked Trudeau, demanding he de- opposed by Canada’s Israel lobby. nounce the unanimous UN vote. But choosing Today, Canada does not distinguish sides is what Trudeau wants to avoid. He wrig- between the State of Israel and the occupied resolution on Israel gled off the hook, allowing (then) global af- territories in either commerce or immigration fairs minister Stephane Dion to issue only an policy. Goods imported into Canada from the anodyne statement reiterating that Canada still occupied territories are treated as if they were supports a “two-state solution.” Whether that coming from Israel. And Canada allows Jewish will cause major will be enough to keep pro-Israel Jewish voters settlers, who the UN has now said live “ille- onside, while placating those concerned about gally” in the occupied territory, to enter Canada human rights of Palestinians, is yet to be seen. without a visa, like any other Israeli citizens. In addition to this domestic headache, (Ironically, we do impose a visa requirement on headaches for Trudeau the UN resolution also causes an interna- the Palestinians who live there legally.) tional problem for Trudeau, who has made In order to comply with this binding UN The Toronto Star and many other Canadian it clear that he wants to see Canada elected resolution, Canada would have to take two papers. This is awkward for Trudeau, whose to the UN Security Council. minimal steps: Canada could renegotiate winning domestic electoral strategy included That will not be easy. While Canadians the Canada-Israel Free Trade Agreement deliberately keeping the Israel/Palestine is- think our country enjoys a high international to demand that goods originating in the sue off the Canadian political agenda. reputation, others may not have the same view. occupied territories be labelled as such, Unlike the Harper Conservatives, who made Canada’s chances are already diminished by and; Canada could revise its immigration Israel a high profi le “wedge” issue in order to pry Trudeau’s recent record of faithfully defend- regulations to make a distinction between Jewish votes and fi nancial support away from ing Israel in various UN bodies. In the fi rst 13 Israelis living inside Israel today and those the Liberals, Trudeau did the opposite. Dur- months since Trudeau was elected, Canada has who live in the illegal settlements. ing the election and since, Justin Trudeau gave voted against 16 motions critical of Israel in the Neither of these steps is unprecedented. Peter Larson repeated private assurances to Jewish groups General Assembly. In most of those resolutions, Canada has negotiated side-bar agreements Canada was one of only fi ve or six countries with Chile, Mexico, and the U.S., for exam- UN Security Council that the Liberals “have Israel’s back.” At the same time, they made bland public statements (including the U.S. and Israel) to shield Israel. ple. And modifying immigration regulations offi cially supporting a “two-state solution” aimed But the passage of Security Council to impose visa obligations on illegal settlers fter the UN Security Council voted last at appeasing those who are concerned about motion 2334 causes a new and much big- would not be a particular challenge either. ADecember to condemn all Israeli settlement the human rights of Palestinians. ger problem for Trudeau because, it calls So—a dilemma for Trudeau. activity in the West Bank, Israeli Prime Minister By straddling this fence, Trudeau was able upon “all states, (…) to distinguish, in their Either abide by the UNSC resolution Benjamin Netanyahu lashed out. Counting on to earn back some of the Jewish vote that had relevant dealings, between the territory of 2334 and run the risk of angering the pow- support from a new Donald Trump administra- gone to Stephen Harper, without alienating tra- the State of Israel and the territories oc- erful Israel lobby in Canada or ignore the tion, he declared that Israel will not abide by ditional Liberal constituencies or the growing cupied since 1967;” and, unlike motions in UNSC 2334 and run the risk of being called the resolution, and said he will “reassess” his Palestinian/Muslim/Arab vote in Canada. the General Assembly, resolutions adopted out by other countries for hypocritically relations with the United Nations itself. UNSC resolution 2334, however, left little by the Security Council are binding on all seeking membership in a body whose bind- But that resolution is binding on all UN room for ambiguity. Security Council mem- UN members including Canada. ing resolutions he patently fl outs. members, including both Canada and Israel, bers had to make a clear choice, and they In other words, if Canada refuses to make Let’s see what he does. and will soon cause problems for Canada’s did. Their unanimous verdict was that all of the called-for distinction between Israel and Peter Larson, PhD is the chair of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on both his the settlements, including those in East Jeru- the occupied territories, then Canada itself will Canada Talks Israel Palestine. (www.cana- domestic and international agendas. salem, are illegal. Some analysts argue that be in violation of a UN Security Council datalksisraelpalestine.ca) He frequently The UN Security Council resolution based on that vote, Israel is actually commit- resolution and also of international law. (Not visits the Middle East and lectures on put Israel-Palestine on the front pages of ting war crimes. (Trudeau must be relieved an enviable position for a country hoping to be Israel/Palestine at Carleton University.

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investigates and seeks to bring as members of its constitu- Our men and resolution to complaints made by ency slowly became aware of its women in uniform those incarcerated in federal pris- services. Its mandate and gover- ons. The independent powers of nance structure were promised deserve nothing the correctional investigator are to be reviewed within six months entrenched in legislation passed of opening its doors. In 2016, the less than to have by the Parliament of Canada, offi ce fi elded some 12,000 inbound and the individual selected to sit phone calls from CAF members, an ombudsman in that chair has the control and National Defence employees and whose functions management of all matters of their families every year, opened connected with his or her offi ce. more than 1,300 investigations, are entrenched in As Canada marched towards and had a favourable resolution its 150th birthday, new ombudsman rate of over 95 per cent. This offi ce legislation. positions were created to serve a has evolved. Unfortunately, its number of constituencies as inde- mandate has not. pendent “fairness” monitors. There Unlike the Offi ce of the Cor- By GaRy waLBouRNE are currently ombudsman for rectional Investigator, I do not victims, veterans, companies vying have full control of all matters n 1992, Canada turned 125. The for federal contracts, as well as for connected to my offi ce. Rather, Ipeople who are fortunate enough the Canadian Armed Forces and the rules that govern my offi ce to inhabit this shining light of Department of National Defence, contain blurred lines of account- National Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan should create a truly independent democracy, diversity and inclusion a position that I am proud to have ability for its operations. There- defence ombudsman’s offi ce, woven into the same legislative tapestry that felt a surge of pride as our country held since 2014. However, not all fore, over the past 19 years, this contains some of our country’s founding documents, writes Gary Walbourne. continued to fortify its national of these positions were created offi ce and its administration has identity both at home and abroad. equally. The Offi ce of the National sometimes been the victim of The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright Our democratic institutions Defence and Canadian Armed competing bureaucratic inter- were fl ourishing, and were Forces Ombudsman was stood up ests. In short, this offi ce has been offi ce has not been entrenched in into the same legislative tapestry gradually being reinforced by the rather hastily as a direct result of functioning rather successfully legislation, meaning that at stroke that contains some of our coun- creation of ombudsman positions the sexual misconduct inquiries not because of its fi nely tuned of a pen, it could be dissolved. try’s founding documents. I made to ensure administrative and coming out of Somalia. It was governance structure, but in spite This offi ce does valuable work for that report public last week. procedural fairness for vulner- a dark period for the Canadian of its lack of one. Almost every our men and women in uniform. Our men and women in uniform able segments of our population. Armed Forces, and the creation single one of my predecessors It helps to ensure fair treatment deserve nothing less than to have In fact, so advanced is Canada of an ombudsman’s offi ce went a has raised this governance is- for those who have sacrifi ced an ombudsman whose functions in this domain that in that same long way in restoring public trust sue with successive ministers of so much for us. Last month, I are entrenched in legislation. year, the Government of Canada in an institution so desperately National Defence. There remains submitted a report to National Gary Walbourne is the Nation- created the fully independent Of- in need of it. In 1998, this offi ce no change. Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan al Defence and Canadian Forces fi ce of the Correctional Investiga- opened its doors and saw a slow Equally distressing is that calling for a truly independent de- ombudsman. tor, an ombudsman position that trickle of inquiries and complaints the governance structure of my fence ombudsman’s offi ce, woven The Hill Times

Medicines Canada are bound by business practices across the the association’s Code of Ethical biopharmaceutical and medical Ethics week: Practices, which maintains strict device industries through codes standards on what is accept- of ethics; and the facilitation of able in our work with healthcare consensus-based frameworks practitioners, governments, among stakeholders to implement Canada’s leadership patient groups and stakeholders ethical business practices across and we publicly report any viola- health systems. tions of the Code. It’s why we To strengthen ethical business something to be also worked with the Canadian practices aligned with the APEC Medical Association, the Cana- principles across entire national dian Pharmacists Association, health systems, the initiative also the Best Medicines Coalition, facilitates consensus-based frame- celebrated; stronger which is an organization that works among leading industry, represents patient groups, the health care professional, patient, Canadian Nurses Association and and government stakeholders when we work the Health Charities Coalition of within member economies. In 2016, Canada to develop the Canadian the Canadian Consensus Frame- Health Minister Jane Philpott, Consensus Framework for Ethical work and the Peruvian Consen- pictured right, March 29 at the Collaboration. sus Framework were designed, Senate’s Legal and Constitutional We are convinced of the old together deliberated and launched—the fi rst Affairs Committee, to talk about adage that we are stronger when national-level agreements of their Bill C-37, the Controlled Drugs we work together with our part- kind to date, leveraging the Global and Substances Act. The Hill Times ners. Our goals are aligned with the Consensus Framework concluded Canada, through our innovative sector, is photograph by Jake Wright broader health-care community: in 2014 as a key reference. With leading on the world stage when it comes we want to ensure patients have the encouragement from APEC minis- best possible health outcomes while ters, the Business Ethics for APEC For economies, they help support to the ethics fi le at APEC. ensuring the long term sustainabil- SMEs Initiative aims to support economic growth, innovation and ity of the health-care system. These the launch of consensus frame- consumer confi dence. maceutical sector. It’s a unique notions are important when we works within each APEC member Canada, through our innova- accomplishment that deserves consider the exciting pharmaceutical economy by 2020. Consultations tive sector, is leading on the world attention, especially heading into research we work on with partners are underway in numerous capitals stage when it comes to the ethics Canada’s 150th year. across the life sciences spectrum. to achieve this goal. fi le at APEC. This means more We know that relationships We’re not only leading on an No matter where you sit, there is collaboration, increased trans- are the foundation of business ethics consensus here at home, something in this for you. For patients parency and accountability and and policy. Good relationships but also globally. Launched and healthcare providers, they can growing trust which leads to de- will yield good business transac- in 2010, the Business Ethics enhance access to safe and innova- veloping more innovations, eco- tions and successes for all in- for APEC SMEs Initiative has tive medicines that save and improve nomic growth and better health volved, and will ultimately lead to emerged as the largest public- the quality of lives. For industry, outcomes for all Canadians. Chrisoula Nikidis good public policy for Canadians private partnership in the world they help equalize the competitive It’s something we should all be Column Name and ultimately for patients. Bad to strengthen ethical business environment, reduce reputational celebrating this week—especially relationships, or relationships practices in the biopharmaceuti- risks and improve access to markets. as we look forward to the 150th that do not have solid ethical cal and medical device sectors. Strong ethical practices are good anniversary of Confederation. ational Health Ethics Week cores, will hurt everyone. Trust is With over 1,000 partner organi- news for governments, too. Strength- Chrisoula Nikidis is vice-pres- Nstarts today and will likely go undermined, innovation is stifl ed zations spanning all 21 APEC ened industry self-regulation and ident, Ethics, Integrity and Gov- unnoticed by many Canadians, and the industry’s efforts to help member economies and beyond, compliance with high standards low- ernance at Innovative Medicines but we have a lot to be proud patients is compromised. this model initiative is driving ers enforcement burdens, improves Canada, Industry co-chair of the of for a Canada-led and imple- The pharmaceutical industry results in two distinct areas: the patients’ trust in the healthcare sys- APEC Biopharmaceutical Ethics mented national and international in Canada recognizes this. That’s identifi cation and implementa- tem, improves health outcomes and Working Group. ethics initiative in the biophar- why all members of Innovative tion of high-standard ethical product quality and supports trade. 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workers and injured fi ve others. They were building a storage tank —a job that should New-style trade deals have be done by qualifi ed Canadian Boilermak- ers— when the structure collapsed. An investigation found the workers, part of an imported Chinese labour force, were not ominous implications for the future only unqualifi ed but couldn’t read blue- prints or speak English. A cross-Canada trail of misery marks If Canadians can’t count injuries and deaths at industrial facilities where unqualifi ed workers tried to perform on our own federal work that should have been done by prop- erly trained and accredited tradespeople. government to promote That’s one of the reasons Canada has the world’s strictest apprenticeship standards our common economic in my own trade. interests, what hope is Canadian working conditions are much different from those in Europe. While there for the future of our Europe has tough weather, it’s nothing like working in northern Alberta in winter. Our children and grandchildren? climate is one of the factors that demand special training and strict qualifi cations. Now the federal government is in pre- liminary talks with China, which, accord- ing to reports, has already demanded the same right to bid on Canadian projects and import Chinese workforces to build them. Trying to compete against European workers from countries where wages are less than half of those earned by Canadi- ans will be tough enough. Attempting the same against people who earn a lot less than that will be well near impossible. Joseph Maloney There will be the usual arguments International trade deals International Trade Minister François-Philippe Champagne, pictured centre at the cabinet shuffl e against protecting Canadian jobs and liv- on Jan. 10, 2017, at Rideau Hall with Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland, Labour Minister ing standards by those who use the rheto- Patty Hadju, Status of Women Minister Maryam Monsef, Democratic Institutions Minister Karina ric of competitiveness to disguise their he Trudeau government’s signing of the Gould, and Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright efforts to increase profi ts at any cost. But TComprehensive Economic and Trade increasingly, Canadians realize that people Agreement (CETA) with the European living on poverty-level wages cannot sus- community marked an ominous departure That’s a threat to the jobs of hundreds European tradesperson are recognized in tain a prosperous economy that benefi ts in Canada’s approach to trade deals with of thousands of Canadians who work in Canada. A European worker who is recog- and promotes the middle class. other countries. the construction industry. If it starts to nized in one of the skilled trades would not If Canadians can’t count on our own Not only is CETA about trade; it promotes happen on a widespread scale, it will make have to complete a Canadian apprentice- federal government to promote our common wholesale economic integration. As part of past controversies over the Temporary For- ship and could begin to work on Canadian economic interests, what hope is there for the that integration, it allows European compa- eign Workers Program look like tempests projects with little if any supplementary future of our children and grandchildren? nies to bring in their own employees if they in a teapot. training. Joseph Maloney is international vice- should win bids on building or maintaining CETA encourages the parties in both That approach has already caused president for Canada of the International industrial or commercial facilities. Entire proj- Europe and Canada to set up Mutual Rec- fatalities in Canada. Ten years ago, an ac- Brotherhood of Boilermakers. ects could be built by foreign workers. ognition Agreements so that the skills of a cident in the oil sands killed two Chinese The Hill Times

to be professionalized, like the recruiting Release centres across the country, process. It has: accessible through a single on-line portal, Veterans ombudsman Recruiting centres and detachments and under one single authority; located across the country. All benefi ts in place at release; A single online portal for both regular A single point of contact assigned to and reserve force members that is easy to both regular and reserve force members—a use and comprehensive. navigator—who would: calls for overhaul of A highly structured, clearly sequenced • help fi ll out forms and submit a single and personalized process. application for benefi ts; A single point of contact (online or • help plan the member‘s release and face-to-face). Someone who answers your set up required appointments; transition process questions, arranges your interviews, gives • provide advice in relation to possible you a sequenced list of steps to follow and third-party organizations that may offer provides help at any-time. support; and Transition is often a over; it’s time for re-engineering. An interview and testing to determine • follow-up after release at pre-determined Today, there are over 10,000 releases per strengths and interests, and ultimately, intervals to ensure evolving needs are met; confusing and frustrating year from the regular and reserve force, of a career path—individualized for each Dedicated support to help injured mem- which there are approximately 1,600 medi- member. bers back to work. If they can’t return to experience for veterans and cal releases yearly. That’s a lot of people Once recruited, you sign a contract work and their case is too complex, the In- transitioning. which clearly defi nes your terms of service tegrated Personnel Support Centre would their families. Transition is often a confusing and frus- and you are not enrolled until all the ap- help coordinate their release in conjunc- trating experience for veterans and their provals are in place. You receive an ID tion with the release centres; families. There are, for example, multiple card that you carry on your person your There would be only one program for players from separate organizations—in entire career – it’s your new identity. You vocational rehabilitation and long term dis- fact, at least 15—involved in the transition are excited about what the future holds. ability to reduce complexity and confusion; process. Each has its own accountability And, as part of this on-boarding process, A professional counsellor to help de- framework, mandate and processes. The you develop social networks that remain termine the education, training or employ- result? Duplication of effort, gaps and in place during and after your career. This ment needs of the member, as well as as- inconsistencies across groups and geo- network provides support, encouragement sisting them fi nd their new purpose in life, graphic regions. and comradery. tailored to their attributes and desires; and I’ve been working with veterans who From the member’s perspective, at the A Veterans ID Card issued to every Veterans ombudsman Guy Parent successfully transitioned to determine end of the recruitment process, you truly releasing member that not only recognizes what contributed to their success. Above feel like you are part of something bigger their service, but also allows Veterans Af- Veterans all, they tell me, it is a sense of purpose. than yourself, and that you have a future. fairs Canada to proactively follow-up with One veteran said: “I joined the army at This is because the recruitment process them after release. age 19. Before that, I was in high school. transforms a civilian into a Canadian The system needs an overhaul. We need The following are abridged remarks I was never really a civilian adult. I don’t Armed Forces member and gives them a to support our veterans and their families made to the Senate Subcommittee on feel that I am transitioning ‘back’ to civilian sense of purpose. with their transition when and where they Veterans Affairs on March 29: life, but becoming a civilian for the fi rst I envision a transition process for all re- need it. It is what they deserve, and it is a Wholesale change is needed to make time.” That’s a huge jump to make and it leasing Canadian Armed Forces members, question of national security. the transition process from military to takes a sense of purpose to do it. regular and reserve, which would have Full text: http://www.ombudsman-veter- civilian life meet the needs of our veterans Chief of Defence Staff Jonathan Vance similar elements to the recruiting process, ans.gc.ca/eng/media/speeches/post/22 and their families. The time for tweaking is has stated that the transition process needs such as: The Hill Times PAID MESSAGE BY THE EMBASSY OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION IN CANADA Speech by preSident of ruSSia Vladimir putin at “the arctic: territory of dialogue” forum in arkhangelSk, march 30, 2017

resident of Russia Vladimir Putin: Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen, Mr Niinisto, PMr Johannesson, I wholeheartedly welcome all of you to Russia, to Arkhangelsk. It is the second time that Arkhangelsk is hosting The Arctic: Territory of Dialogue international forum. This is symbolic, because Arkhangelsk is closely connected with the events and individuals that have opened the polar latitudes to the world. We will mark one of such “polar” events this year. I am referring to the 85th anniversary of the famous Otto Schmidt expedition, which for the first time covered the route from the port of Arkhangelsk to the Pacific Ocean within one navigation season, launching regular naviga- tion along the coast of Siberia, the legendary Northern Sea Route. The importance of the Arctic has increased manifold. The attention of many nations is focused on the Arctic as a region whose wellbeing determines the global climate, a treasure trove of unique nature and, of course, a region with a huge economic potential and opportunities. Preserving the Arctic as a territory of constructive dialogue, development and equal cooperation is a matter of fundamental importance. This forum, whose theme this year is People and the Arctic, has a great role to play in this. The forum has brought together respected academ- ics, business leaders and politicians and has become a venue for serious professional discussions of the current situation and the future of the Arctic, as we hoped it would. The forum is important for promoting different forms of Arctic partnership. Your expert views and initiatives are also taken into account at the Arctic Council, which has over the past 20 years served as an example of effective international cooperation that continues unabated by external change. Russia, which accounts for approximately a third of the Arctic zone, is aware of its special responsibility for this territory. We aim to ensure its sustainable develop- ment, create a modern infrastructure, develop natural resources, strengthen the industrial potential, improve the quality of life for the indigenous Northern people, maintain their unique culture and traditions and provide government assistance towards these goals. I would like to reiterate that Russia is open to con- instructed the Government to work through the issues of However, these goals must not be viewed separately structive cooperation and does its utmost to create a creating a separate entity, which will be in charge of the from the task of preserving the biological diversity and proper environment for its effective development. We integrated development of the Northern Sea Route and the fragile ecosystems of the Arctic. It is gratifying that have drafted a fairly extensive economic programme contiguous core areas, including infrastructure, hydrogra- the protection of the Arctic environment is a key priority of for the Arctic designed for many years to come. It phy, security, management, and all associated services. international cooperation in this region, including research already includes over 150 projects with investments We invite our foreign colleagues to make active use cooperation. I would like to remind you of one more estimated at trillions of rubles. First, we will support of the opportunities offered by the Northern Sea Route, important date in Arctic history: the 80th anniversary of the initiatives that have a multiplier effect for the Arctic which will cut transportation costs and delivery time for the Soviet drifting ice station North Pole. Its traditions have regions and our country in general, including public-pri- goods between Europe and Asia. However, we are well been taken up by the Russian drift station Barneo, which vate partnerships and what is known as core develop- aware that for that corridor to be competitive, all-pur- is home to researchers from around the world. ment areas, which we treat not just as territories, but pose, and usable by carriers of all types of goods rang- Academic cooperation and the exchange of experi- primarily as a set of coordinated and complementary ing from bulk cargo to containerised freight, transport ence and programmes are extremely important, consid- projects, as well as state support tools. companies must enjoy the most favourable terms that ering the large-scale plans for the development of this These and many other activities will be included in meet the latest international standards. region, particularly within large international projects. the revised state programme for the development of the In closing, I would like to thank all the participants for A recent positive example is the Yamal LNG project, Russian Arctic. In particular, it deals with forming a block their participation in the constructive discussion of the which is being implemented by seven countries. of modern research and technological solutions designed Arctic issues, and their passion with regard to its future. Russia believes that there is no potential for conflict in specifically for the harsh Arctic conditions, improving the Special thanks go to my colleagues – the President of the Arctic. International law clearly specifies the rights of environmental monitoring system and developing offshore Finland and the President of Iceland – who took the time littoral and other states and provides a firm foundation for deposits. We pay special attention to the Northern Sea out of their busy schedules and attended today’s forum cooperation in addressing various issues, including such Route, which I mentioned earlier in my remarks. in person. Such a broad and authoritative international sensitive ones as the delimitation of the continental shelf in Changes in the ice situation and the availability of new representation is a good sign of the political will of the the Arctic Ocean and the prevention of unregulated high up-to-date vessels makes it an almost year-round artery, Arctic and other states to preserve the Arctic as a territo- seas fishing in the Central Arctic Ocean, which is sur- at least, it will become one in the near future. It will be an ry of peace, stability and mutually beneficial cooperation. rounded by the exclusive economic zones of the United effective and reliable transport corridor with great potential States, Canada, Denmark, Norway and Russia. for the Russian and global economies. I have already Thank you. Source: http://en.kremlin.ru/events/president/news/54149 16 MONDAY, APRIL 3, 2017 | THE HILL TIMES Comment Government needs to deal with technology’s effect on future job market

Years ago, we had the Economic Council Employment The advance of of Canada, which would have performed Minister Patty technology could bring this kind of analysis and made it avail- Hajdu got able to all Canadians. But this agency was more money more and better jobs, and killed by the Mulroney government and the in the recent Chrétien, Martin, and Harper governments budget for higher living standards, all failed to put anything in its place. things like Budget 2017 gave Employment Minister skills training, or it could mean massive Patty Hajdu a big chunk of new money— support disruption and job losses. adding $1.2-billion in new spending in the for young new fi scal year and $1.8-billion in each Canadians to of the subsequent three years—for skills improve their training and support for young Canadi- job prospects, ans to improve their job prospects, even and coding money to help students from kindergarten skills for to Grade 12 develop their coding skills. No students. doubt, this will help Canadians struggling But it’s not to improve their employment prospects, enough to assuming business also reverses its big adequately cutback in employee training over the past deal with how two decades. technology is But this still leaves unanswered the big changing the David Crane questions about the pace of technological job market, Canada & the 21st Century change and its impact on jobs as well as writes David the future of work and work arrangements. Crane. The Hill As well meaning as the budget measures Times photograph ORONTO—Will robots and artifi cial may be, they will not be enough, or even by Jake Wright Tintelligence take our jobs? One of the the right kind of initiatives. greatest uncertainties as we face the future There is, to be sure, much disagreement is what kind of jobs, if any, will many of us about the future impact of technology. have as technology continues to take over Conventional economics says we shouldn’t many tasks that once only humans could do. be worried and that fears of doom are retail sales persons, administrative as- In a separate initiative, Budget 2017 Investment superstar Warren Buffet has overblown. In a report for the C.D. Howe sistants, food counter attendants, cashiers, includes $225-million over four years, starting even suggested we tax robots and use the Institute, for example, economists Mat- and transport truck drivers. Another 36 per a year from now, on a new organization that funds to create other types of employment thias Oschinski and Rosalie Wyonch argue cent of jobs were at low risk, with the big- would, in partnership with the provinces, in- because robots have an unfair advantage that we have been living through waves of gest employment gains in wholesale and dustry, educational institutions and non-profi ts, over the humans they replace—they don’t technological change since the Industrial retail trade managers, registered nurses, el- identify the skills sought by employers, explore pay taxes. Revolution and that each wave has made ementary and kindergarten teachers, early and fund pilot projects for new approaches to The advance of technology could bring us much better off while creating more childhood educators and secondary school skills development, and share information and more and better jobs and higher living and better jobs. “If the past is any guide, teachers. But most of these jobs depend on analysis to help inform future skills program- standards, as it has for more than 100 a continuation of gradual changes can be growth in public sector revenues. ming. This is Morneau’s response to his advi- years. Or it could mean massive disruption expected in the demand for skills in the A White House report last December sory council’s call for a FutureSkills Lab. and the loss not just of more manufactur- labour force,” they say. But that’s a big “if.” on artifi cial intelligence warned that But there are legitimate questions about ing jobs but many white-collar service jobs, What if the pace of change is much greater “combined, AI and robotics could … its role. The best approach would be to from elimination of supermarket cashiers than past waves? What if their core as- permit automation of many tasks now have the parliamentary committee that to the elimination of many accounting, sumption is wrong? performed by human workers and could deals with human resources and skills hold middle-management, and even medical- Others see much faster and more dis- change the shape of the labor market and public hearings to fl esh out the best model diagnostics tasks. ruptive change. “Even before automation human activity.” One outcome could be and mandate for such a body. We can already see big changes. One is takes off, it is estimated that two-thirds of even greater income inequality as more As the late Yogi Berra once said, “The the advance of automation in manufactur- current economic activity could be au- of the rewards of economic and tech- future isn’t what it used to be,” by which he ing which has eliminated many routine tomated with existing technologies” and nological progress go to highly skilled meant times were changing. Perhaps no- jobs while creating a demand for a smaller could affect nearly half of current jobs, the workers. The owners of the robots and where is this truer today than in the impact number of higher-skill jobs. Another Advisory Council on Economic Growth, the giant “superstar” fi rms may do very of technology on jobs. Getting our future development is the so-called gig economy appointed by Finance Minister Bill Mor- well, but what about everyone else? vision right is a huge challenge, and this is as part-time, contract, and other forms of neau, warns. Later this year, the federal and provin- one of the greatest responsibilities facing employment displace traditional full-time A report from the Brookfi eld Institute cial governments are supposed to imple- our government today. At best, Budget 2017 jobs, greatly increasing the precariousness at Ryerson University called “The Talented ment their Labour Market Information solves some foreseeable skills challenges, of work. All of the net new jobs created last Mr. Robot” has predicted that 42 per cent of Council and its mandate to improve labour- but these are only fi rst steps. year were part-time jobs. the Canadian labour force is at high risk of market information and future trends. This David Crane can be reached at crane@ In Canada, we don’t have much infor- being affected by automation. The top fi ve was announced in July 2015, but it has yet interlog.com. mation on the future of jobs and work. jobs at risk between now and 2024 were to be set up. The Hill Times

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Here come route, but hopefully the provinces will get the money into the act too, because coding needs to guys: become mainstream in our education sys- Finance tem. Too few young people today are get- Minister Bill ting training in this very basic skill which Morneau’s is needed tomorrow, if not today. budget There will also be a push on STEM— was more education in science, technology, engineer- than an ing and math. Again, the feds using a bit innovation of spending power, well about $2-million a budget, year, to creatively meddle in the education writes system. Andrew There is also support for the artifi cial Cardozo. intelligence industry, expanding high- The Hill Times speed internet in rural areas and develop- photograph by ing a global skills strategy which includes Jake Wright faster entry for foreign high-skilled work- ers. This may become easier as internation- al workers begin to look more favourably to Canada in light of the Trump immigra- tion restrictions, or threatened restrictions. Several of these measures make it a skills budget, even in jurisdictions where the federal government does not offi cially have responsibility. And when the feds promise dollars the provinces tend not to complain much although they would rather the money was given to them to spend. This budget also begins a new aspect— providing a gender analysis of federal programs and policies, something that will happen every year. Many government poli- cies do affect women and men differently and this approach is designed to highlight the development to guide students and those areas and to eliminate disparities. educational institutions. What we need These issues are as diverse as the Canada is better “labour market intelligence” that Child Benefi t, science training for girls, There’s more to the describes the current needs and workforce, and vocational training for women re- forecasts future needs based on a range of entering the workforce. economic and market trends and consid- It’s a social safety net budget as the ers the demographics of who is in the net is expanded between the Liberals’ two stay-the-course budget workforce and then forecasts the needs budgets. The 2016 budget introduced the for several years hence. This long-term ap- Canada Child Benefi t and this budget adds proach is necessary because the education new money for early learning and child pipeline is a very slow one. care ($7-billion) and brings the federal than suggested This initiative will include an invest- government fi rmly back into the housing ment of $225-million over four years, after fi eld ($11.2-billion), an area they vacated the previous Conservative government back in 1988. One of the bravest parts tive issues, once the direction of the Trump had largely defunded the array of sector And it’s an environmental budget which administration becomes clear, assuming councils which performed just this task saw the end to the urban transit tax credit, of the budget was its things will be that simple down south. across all major sectors. A bit of back-to- but did see $20-billion for public transit But Lorne Bozinoff of Forum Research the-future here, and wisely so. and $22-billion in green infrastructure naming of priority sectors. says it was a very unpopular budget and he Then there is what needs to be Canada’s spending. The six broad innovative asked several questions about the details, third offi cial language. Coding. This issue Now a lot of these expenditures are albeit shallow questions. I fi nd that hard is exciting and timely. The feds will fund spread over many years and, in some sectors are: advanced to believe that this relatively safe budget, non-profi t organizations in the fi eld to the cases, almost a decade, which has drawn largely consistent with last year, was a tune of $25-million a year for two years, some skepticism. Demonstrating that they manufacturing, agri- major problem. Forum found that while the to provide coding training for kids, in the are keeping their promises will be key to overall budget was unpopular, all its major kindergarten to Grade 12 school system. see some of the lofty goals being met. food, clean technology, component parts rated strongly. I think It’s a creative way to get around the fact A bit more than stay-the-course I would there is a larger issue here or another one; that education is a provincial responsibil- suggest. digital industries, health/ one that the opposition parties have been ity. It’s a bit of a risk to do this circuitous The Hill Times hammering away at. bio-sciences, and clean So to begin with, it was an innovation budget. It promises to spend $950-million resources. over fi ve years to support building innova- tion “superclusters” (largely re-directing existing funds with some new monies), and to help spur centres of innovation in a few parts of the country. 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At the same time, it was a cautious budget, Related to innovation are two new whose broad strokes were set in the budget developments: a new organization to sup- of 2016, with another shoe to drop perhaps port skills development and measurement, in the upcoming fall economic statement presumably to get a better handle on what which will deal with other more substan- skills are needed in the economy and then 18 MONDAY, APRIL 3, 2017 | THE HILL TIMES opinion Give the RCMP the resources it needs Mounties who have not had a Public Safety It’s long past time raise in more than three years. Minister Ralph A 2017 survey dealing with Goodale, pictured for the Public Safety nd pay ranked the RCMP 72 out in a scrum on of 82 police services in Canada. the Hill, signed Minister Ralph st In Toronto a 1 Class Constable off on an annual Goodale to take in the Toronto Police Service bonus package for makes $94,949 a year compared top RCMP brass direct ownership of to $82,108 in the RCMP. totalling more than this ridiculous and That’s a difference of about 16 $1.7-million. The per cent. bonuses were doled damaging state of This has a direct effect on out among 96 recruitment and retention of senior offi cers and affairs. RCMP members. I put the ques- included $295,514 tion to Deputy Commissioner Dan for six deputy Dubeau recently at a hearing of commissioners—a the Senate Committee on Na- nine per cent tional Security and Defence and increase over their he acknowledged that “other police 2015 bonuses. The forces [are] reaching out to our Hill Times photograph by members and offering them sign- Jake Wright ing bonuses,” and that “they’re actu- ally quoting the pay as an issue.” help. And the RCMP does not have paperwork involved. response was Bill C-7, which I also questioned RCMP Com- a policy for two constables per car. New legislation and judicial rul- would allow for a labour relations missioner Bob Paulson regarding Vacancy rates are another issue. ings are continually placing more regime in the RCMP. However, Senator Colin kenny the pay. He told the committee Particularly for smaller detach- demands on the force but the gov- it was poorly drafted and out of ments of less than 10 people—of ernment has not seen fi t to provide RCMP that when he brought the matter step with police services across up, the government’s response to which the RCMP has dozens across the necessary corresponding re- the country. his enquiry was “stand by.” the country—personnel shortages sources. The budget for the current The Senate Committee on Na- ARLIAMENT HILL—Last Three years is a long time to are a signifi cant problem. fi scal year is just under $2.76-bil- tional Security and Defence made Pyear, Public Safety Minister “stand by” after a contract has Unfi lled positions, ill or lion, well below the $3.12-billion major improvements to the bill and Goodale signed off on an annual expired. injured staff, training or annual provided just four years ago. the Senate voted unanimously to ap- bonus package for top RCMP brass Pay discrepancies are having a leave cause many detachments to The RCMP won’t be an attrac- prove the amendments and send the totalling more than $1.7-million. huge impact on both morale and have a 30 per cent absentee rate. tive employer until the govern- bill back to the Commons. The bonuses were doled out among recruiting. But compensation isn’t That rate is frequently higher in ment addresses the fundamental That was nine months ago. 96 senior offi cers and included the only problem plaguing the smaller detachments. issues of pay and workload. This Since then the government has $295,514 for six deputy commis- RCMP. Long back up times are a Regardless of the reason, these is ironic because even the most done nothing on the fi le. sioners—a nine per cent increase huge health and safety issue. In absences mean more work for conservative estimates call for the It’s long past time for the Public over their 2015 bonuses. Toronto, if constables fi nd them- the rest of the team and are often force to grow by 1,500 members Safety Minister Ralph Goodale to The six deputies have diffi cult selves in trouble, help is usually cited as a major cause of stress over the next four years. take direct ownership of this ridicu- jobs and between them man- only a few blocks away and sup- for offi cers. The RCMP is the only police lous and damaging state of affairs. age around 30,000 regular and port can come pretty quickly. The Charter has also given rise service in Canada that is not Colin Kenny is former chair of civilian members. I don’t doubt RCMP offi cers, on the other to increased time in case prepara- unionized. In January 2015, the the Senate Committee on Nation- that these bonuses were deserved hand, frequently work in small tion. A 30-year study conducted by Supreme Court ruled that RCMP al Security and Defence. but they must be considered in or remote detachments and often the University of the Fraser Valley offi cers had the right to bargain [email protected] the context of the rank and fi le have to wait hours if not days for showed exponential growth in the collectively. The government’s The Hill Times

to reduce the severity of needs to which the international commu- nity must now respond. International assistance: sound Canada has long been a voice for human rights and social jus- tice in the world. From our stance on apartheid, to our support for investment, good foreign policy maternal health, and calls for justice after some of the worst confl icts of the last century, we Governments anada’s budget 2017 was a away can help a community lift sound investment, with repercus- are a country that believes the Cmissed opportunity—not only itself from poverty, empower citi- sions across federal departments. wellbeing of others supports the focused on the well- for millions of people in poor and zens to stand up for their rights, Over three decades of work in wellbeing of all humanity. fragile states, but for Canadians hold governments to account, and international development and But we have not always put being of citizens themselves. reduce the number of girls and humanitarian response I have our money where our mouth is and the sovereignty International assistance is too boys who are forced into early seen the impact of Canadian sup- when it comes to the task of en- often treated in the federal budget marriage or extremism. port for the world’s most vulner- suring such pursuits are mirrored of the state tend to as a nice-to-have, but non-essen- Nor is it easy to bring aware- able people repeated time and in the federal budget. tial foreign policy expenditure. ness to the ways such investments time again. Budget 2017 refl ects the give precedence to Governments focused on the reduce fi scal pressures in other In late 2015, for example, government’s desire to engage well-being of citizens and the areas of Canadian foreign policy. communities throughout Ethiopia with the world, even in uncer- ‘hard’ foreign policy sovereignty of the state tend to Indeed, this is an area our own were confronting widespread tain economic times. It reiterates give precedence to “hard” foreign sector needs to improve upon— drought triggered by the El Nino the government’s commitment priorities, such as policy priorities, such as national but not for lack of evidence. weather phenomenon. to supporting women and girls’ national defence, defence, anti-terrorism, and bor- There is no shortage of data Water points were drying up, empowerment and protection in der security. showing that empowered and crops dying, and the threat of vulnerable communities around anti-terrorism, and The connection between resilient people and communities malnutrition was growing. the world, and it reinforces prom- long-term efforts to promote fair, are less likely to require costly But CARE’s Canadian-funded ises to address gaps in sexual and border security. stable and autonomous societies, humanitarian assistance, foreign village savings and loan associa- reproductive health and rights. and a safer and more prosperous military intervention or environ- tions established long before the With no new or future planned world, is too often lost on the im- mental cleanup when struck by drought provided a crucial safety investments in international as- mediate concerns of the budget- disaster. net allowing women to access sistance, however, it is a rather ary cutting table. Such increased self-reliance critical funds to meet their im- paler refl ection of what we have Part of the diffi culty in justify- can be represented in economic mediate needs. grown accustomed to under- ing investments in international terms as well. According to the “My family members and I standing as Canada’s vision—of assistance resides in the diffi culty United Nations Development survived because of the support a world in which equality and of communicating the signifi cant Program, every dollar invested of this project,” one father told our rights, a fair playing fi eld for all impacts these investments can in helping communities before team in Ethiopia. and good governance support the yield for a range of Canadian disaster strikes saves at least $7 With some 20 million people development of more prosperous interests. in relief at a later stage. today facing famine in Somalia, and stable societies. Gillian Barth It is not always clear how sup- Effective international as- South Sudan, Yemen and Nigeria, Gillian Barth is president and port to a local women’s organi- sistance, therefore, is not merely it is worth asking whether more CEO of CARE Canada. International assistance zation thousands of kilometres a gesture of compassion, but a could have been done years ago The Hill Times THE HILL TIMES | MONDAY, APRIL 3, 2017 19 opinion Who will speak for the working class? Economic conditions are Finance Minister Bill Morneau, left, literally killing people in and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau the United States, and the talk a lot about the middle class, but problem could spread to their latest budget doesn’t help young Canada if nothing is done. people struggling. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Murray Dobbin Middle class

OWELL RIVER, B.C.—A recent report Pout of the United States raises ques- tions about politicians’ obsession with the state of the middle class and highlights why Donald Trump won the U.S. election. It is a sobering picture and a scathing indictment of neo-liberalism—particularly so-called free trade. While the authors don’t say so explicitly, the conclusion is inescapable: NAFTA kills. The report by economists Anne Case Canadians, it is easy to conclude that we ately punish the poor, and an Employment with student-loan debt. Forced to cover and Angus Deaton (winner of the 2015 are headed in the same direction, just more Insurance system accessible to less than a debt with more debt just to pay for basic Nobel Prize for economics) talks about slowly. third of workers who pay into it. expenses, low-income earners are using “deaths of despair” and reveals that: Maybe we have time to prevent “death The effects are devastating. While we payday loans and fi ling for insolvency at “An epidemic of overdoses, suicides and by despair” in Canada, but someone had do not have death by despair, we have an historic rates.” alcohol-related illness is causing a surge better begin speaking up for those most epidemic of anxiety and depression, grind- Twenty-fi ve per cent of fi lers—and 38 in deaths among white Americans with vulnerable. ing economic insecurity, widespread abuse per cent of those under 30—rely on payday a high-school education or less that now of workers’ rights because governments loans with astronomical interest rates, makes them more likely to die early than refuse to enforce labour standards, the If the recent Liberal budget is any indi- those who are black or Hispanic …” virtual collapse of the kind of family life cation, the state has no intention of easing The report reinforces many other stud- Both the Liberals and NDP, that was the norm 40 years ago, and levels the burden on the young people, ensuring ies documenting the devastating impact of federally and provincially, have of job dissatisfaction not seen at any other that the precariat will continue to grow. nearly three decades of deindustrialization time in the post-war period. An analysis of the budget by Generation (read NAFTA) and automation on Ameri- been wringing their hands about A 2012 study on balancing work and Squeeze, an NGO advocating for younger cans with high school education or less. the ‘shrinking middle class,’ caregiving by professors Linda Duxbury of generations, points out that the budget According to Mr. Case: “This doesn’t Carleton University and Christopher Hig- earmarked $23,000 per person for those seem to be just about income. This is about failing to notice that when the gins of the University of Western Ontario aged 65 and over and $5,500 per Canadian accumulating despair for these people. middle class shrinks, its ranks reported on the ever-worsening work-life under 45. While that may be a somewhat … In 1999 white men and women aged imbalance of thousands of individual crude comparison, any talk about fi xing 50-54 with a high school education had drop down the economic scale to workers. inequality without providing universal a mortality rate 30 per cent lower than “Almost two-thirds of us are working childcare, low or free tuition, and reversing black Americans. In 2015 it was 30 per cent join the precariat. more than 45 hours a week—50 per cent the “labour fl exibility” measures introduced higher.” (There was no indication that the more than two decades ago. Work weeks almost 25 years ago by Paul Martin is situation for blacks and Hispanics actually are more rigid, with fl ex-time arrangements insulting. improved.) The numbers are similar for all Both the Liberals and NDP, federally dropping by a third in the past 10 years. ... Governments listen to those with the age groups from 25 to 64. and provincially, have been wringing their More than half of the survey’s respondents loudest voices, and for three decades that The gravity of the changes are unique hands about the “shrinking middle class,” took work home with them, putting in an has been Bay Street. There was a time when to the U.S. where deindustrialization has failing to notice that when the middle class average of seven extra hours a week from organized labour spoke loudly, too. It was been most dramatic and where slack shrinks, its ranks drop down the economic home. To top it off, only 23 per cent of work- responsible for successfully fi ghting for EI, labour standards, low unionization rates, scale to join the precariat. ing Canadians are highly satisfi ed with life. social assistance, public pensions, fair taxes, a tattered social safety net, and expensive Canada now boasts the largest income That’s half as many as in 1991.” workers’ compensation, and workers’ rights health insurance make less educated work- gap between rich and poor since the late There is nothing to suggest that things through enforced standards. ers extremely vulnerable. 1920s, incomes that have been stagnant have gotten anything but worse in the One of those standards was the 40-hour According to the two researchers, since the early 1980s, the second-highest intervening fi ve years. week. Maybe the union movement should Canada along with Britain, Australia, and proportion of low-wage jobs in the OECD Just last week, a report on bankruptcy come out of its long slumber with a new Germany are still seeing declining death after the U.S., the highest personal-debt-to- out of Ontario revealed that the demo- slogan: “Bring back the 40-hour week.” rates. income ratio in Canadian history, the con- graphics of indebtedness are changing, Anyone? Anyone? But they don’t say why. If you look at tinued loss of tens of thousands of the best “shifting to seniors with fi xed incomes, Murray Dobbin is a columnist based in many of the conditions faced by working industrial jobs, welfare rates that deliber- single parents, and millennials burdened Powell River, B.C. 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The vote at third reading the government is getting ready Debate on the federal on Bill C-22 is expected this week, to introduce more legislation as MPs completed third reading based on the 2017 budget, accord- budget resumes in debate on March 31. It’s likely ing to Ms. Chagger. both the New Democrats and “We are very much looking the House this week, Conservatives will vote against forward to the introduction of with legislation to it after the government did not legislation pertaining to budget adopt their amendments, and they 2017,” she said. follow. Meanwhile, say the bill as it stands prevents In the days following the latest the committee from being able to budget, Veterans Affairs Minis- opposition MPs access information it’ll need to do ter Kent Hehr (Calgary Centre, its work. Alta.) and Finance Minister Bill appear unrelenting NDP House Leader Murray Morneau (Toronto Centre, Ont.) in the face of the Rankin (Victoria, B.C.) called it an both tabled new legislation: Bill “advisory committee, essentially, C-42, the Veterans Well-being Government’s to the prime minister.” He said Act, around Canadian Armed when the bill gets to the Senate, Forces Members and Veterans; proposed Standing there will be Senators with simi- and Bill C-43, An Act respecting lar concerns that will want to see a payment to be made out of the Order changes. it amended. Consolidated Revenue Fund to Ms. Chagger wasn’t able to support a pan-Canadian artificial specifically say what bills before intelligence strategy, respectively. By RacHEL Aiello the House or Senate, or those Debate on the budget itself is coming down the pipe, would scheduled to continue Monday, ARLIAMENT HILL—Opposi- likely be passed before the House Tuesday, and Wednesday. Ption House leaders say the rises on June 23, or what the plan “We look forward to continuing government continues to do a is to pass priority legislation with the budget debate in the House. We “poor job” of moving legislation the seven weeks left to do so. look forward to hearing viewpoints forward and promise to continue However, she noted some of the from all members on our govern- to filibuster the Procedure and progress on bills that the govern- ment’s innovation and skills plan, House Affairs Committee over ment has made, saying, “We will which focuses on people and ad- changes to the House rules, say- have more to share in the weeks dresses the changing nature of the ing it will be “the No. 1 thing” ahead.” economy to ensure it works for all they’re focused on. Canadians,” Ms. Chagger said. Government House Leader Bardish Chagger said she’s looking forward to MPs return to Ottawa this The federal budget released on Standing Order filibuster making progress on ‘many important pieces of legislation’ in the weeks ahead, week with seven more House March 22 includes $5.7-billion in with the Liberals set to table new bills on the budget, marijuana, and anti- weeks scheduled until June be- ‘No. 1 thing’ new spending announcements, a terrorism. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright fore the scheduled summer break, The filibuster at the Procedure drastic decrease from the $50.2-bil- meaning the Liberals’ legislative and House Affairs Committee is set lion in new spending announced push is set to get underway as to continue this week as opposi- in its first budget last year. Among introduce new legislation that Mr. Warkentin said, “We’ve they plan to pass priority bills tion MPs protest the government’s the things announced in the latest strengthens accountability with been surprised that these are and introduce new legislation. attempt to expedite a study and budget was a consolidated approach respect to national security and their agenda priorities.” “They are doing a poor job report on the Standing Orders—the to innovation; plans for a carbon better balances collective security [email protected] of moving legislation forward. rules that govern MPs—by the pricing; establishing an LGBTQ2 with rights and freedoms.” The Hill Times They’ve turned to draconian summer without a preset condition Secretariat within the Privy Council actions at every turn … because of all-party support. Office; new cost-cutting initiatives in they recognize that not only the Both Mr. Rankin and Mr. federal departments; and the first- opposition parties oppose their Warkentin told The Hill Times their ever gender-impact statement. legislation, but Canadians from parties have no plans to let up, with Describing the NDP’s position Status of government bills coast to coast oppose their legis- Mr. Warkentin calling it “the No. that will be put forward in the bud- lation, so they’re trying to limit 1 thing” they’ll be focused on and get debate, Mr. Rankin said: “We House of Commons • C-38, An Act to amend an Act to amend the that scrutiny and we’ll continue to drawing attention to. think the budget helps the wealthy • S-2, Strengthening Motor Vehicle Safety for Criminal Code (exploitation and trafficking in Canadians Act (second reading) persons) (second reading) draw attention to that,” Conserva- “I can’t imagine this isn’t go- and the well-connected, and our • C-5, An Act to Repeal Division 20 of Part 3 of the • C-39, An Act to amend the Criminal Code tive Deputy House Leader Chris ing to be anything but front and goal is to put forward a vision of a Economic Action Plan 2015 Act, No. 1 (second (unconstitutional provisions) (second reading) Warkentin (Grande Prairie-Mack- centre,” said Mr. Rankin, who also more fair and inclusive Canada.” reading) • C-42, Veterans Well-being Act (second reading) enzie, Alta.) said in an interview said he’s hoping the three House From the Conservatives’ per- • C-7, An Act to amend the Public Service Labour • C-43, An Act respecting a payment to be made with The Hill Times. leadership teams can discuss the spective, Mr. Warkentin said the Relations Act, Public Service Labour Relations out of the Consolidated Revenue Fund to support Government House Leader issue at their regular Tuesday budget “brought nothing to assist and Employment Board Act, and others (RCMP a pan-Canadian artificial intelligence strategy Bardish Chagger (Waterloo, Ont.) House leaders’ meeting. middle-class Canadians. … So union bill) (consideration of amendments made (second reading) sees it differently. She cited, in an The tension the proposed we’re going to obviously oppose by the Senate) • C-12, An Act to amend the Canadian Forces email to The Hill Times, Bill C-22, expedited study, and related that vigorously in the House over Senate Members and Veterans Re-establishment and legislation to establish the Na- discussion paper from Ms. Chag- • S-3, An Act to amend the Indian Act (elimination the next several days.” Compensation Act (second reading) tional Security and Intelligence ger has caused was felt during of sex-based inequities in registration) • C-17, An Act to amend the Yukon Environmental and (committee) Committee of Parliamentarians, Question Period on March 23, Socio-economic Assessment Act (second reading) as one of the key pieces of legisla- when Conservative House leader New bills on marijuana, • S-5, An Act to amend the Tobacco Act and the • C-21, An Act to amend the Customs Act (second Non-smokers’ Health Act (committee) tion advanced. Candice Bergen (Portage-Lisgar, anti-terrorism coming reading) As well, in the coming weeks, Man.) asked Ms. Chagger what Ms. Chagger told The Hill • C-4, An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code, • C-22, National Security and Intelligence Parliamentary Employment and Staff Relations Ms. Chagger said she’s looking would be on the agenda for this Times the government is “committed Committee of Parliamentarians Act (third reading) Act, Public Service Labour Relations Act, and forward to making progress on week. Ms. Bergen said at the time: to introducing legislation this spring • C-23, Preclearance Act (committee) Income Tax Act (third reading) “many important pieces of legisla- “It is almost at the point where I that will outline our plans to legalize, • C-24, An Act to amend the Salaries Act and the • C-6, An Act to amend the Citizenship Act (third tion,” including Bill C-25, An Act wonder if it is worth my asking strictly regulate, and restrict access Financial Administration Act (second reading) reading) to amend the Canada Business the question, because I wonder to cannabis,” and that bill is anticipat- • C-25, An Act to amend the Canada Business • C-16, An Act to amend the Canadian Human Corporations Act, which seeks to if the government House leader ed to come down during the week of Corporations Act, Canada Cooperatives Act, Rights Act and the Criminal Code (committee) diversify corporate boards and truly does want to know what the April 10, according to a report from Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act, and • C-18, An Act to amend the Rouge National Urban senior management in Canada opposition thinks.” CBC News. That’s just before April Competition Act (report stage) Park Act, Parks Canada Agency Act, and Canada and has been reported back to the Ms. Chagger responded: “Of 20, or 4/20, which has come to be an • C-27, An Act to amend the Pension Benefits National Parks Act (second reading) House by the House Industry, Sci- course, I want to work with all internationally recognized day of Standards Act, 1985 (second reading) • C-30, Canada-European Union Comprehensive ence and Technology Committee, members of Parliament. I know celebration for marijuana users, Mr. • C-28, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (victim Economic and Trade Agreement Implementation Act (committee) with amendments. There’s also Bill that we each have a role to play.” Rankin noted. surcharge) (second reading) C-36, An Act to amend the Sta- As well, Public Safety Minister • C-32, An Act related to the repeal of section 159 • C-31, Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement of the Criminal Code (second reading) Implementation Act (committee) tistics Act, which seeks to boost Ralph Goodale (Regina–Wascana, Budget debate continues, • C-33, An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act • C-37, An Act to amend the Controlled Drugs and the chief statistician’s powers and Sask.) is set to introduce a new (second reading) Substances Act (committee) establishes a Canadian Statistics anti-terror bill this spring to re- legislation to follow • C-34, An Act to amend the Public Service Labour • C-40, Appropriation Act No. 5, 2016-17 (awaiting Advisory Council, which is next While debate on the federal peal what Mr. Goodale’s mandate Relations Act and other Acts (second reading) first reading) on the docket for the House Indus- budget is set to continue through- letter described as the “problem- • C-36, An Act to amend the Statistics Act • C-41, Appropriation Act No. 1, 2017-18 (awaiting try Committee to study. out the better part of this week, atic elements of Bill C-51 and (committee) first reading) The Hill Times | monday, april 3, 2017 21 News

Ind. Sen. Don Meredith is Some experts say scheduled to make a submission to the Senate Meredith can’t Ethics and Conflict of Interest Committee on be expelled from Tuesday, April 4. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Senate, others say Wright ‘where there’s a will,

gized publicly for his “moral failing.” He has Senator,” Sen. Pratte said last week. “Some ex- asked for forgiveness and told The Canadian perts believe that we do. I hope the committee there’s a way’ Press last month that he believes “absolutely, will help us understand the powers we have.” racism has played a role” in this controversy Toronto Ind. Sen. Anne Cools said that could cost him his job. last week that she would not support any Senators are the ‘masters Murray Sinclair, a former provincial court Recently, Sen. Meredith retained a new motion calling for the expulsion of Sen. judge who also chaired Canada’s Indian lawyer, Bill Trudell, who said in media Meredith. She described the “whole thing of their own House’ and can Residential Schools Truth and Reconcilia- interviews that his client no longer feels as disastrous and unfortunate,” but said tion Commission Inquiry, is another mem- racism was a factor in this case. it’s related to Sen. Meredith’s “personal expel one of their own, says ber. Ontario Ind. Sen. Howard Wetston, a The Senate Ethics Committee is cur- morality,” which should not be grounds for former Federal Court judge and former rently holding closed-door meetings to disqualification from the Red Chamber. parliamentary expert and director of investigation and research with review Sen. Meredith’s case and will make “If I’m not joining a lynch mob, I hope the Federal Competition Bureau, is also on recommendations on how to sanction the you understand why, because it’s not my Queen’s University emeritus the committee. And Nunavut Conservative GTA Senator. nature,” said Sen. Cools. professor Ned Franks. Sen. Dennis Patterson, a former justice Sen. Andreychuk told reporters that the Sen. Cools told reporters last week that minister and former premier of Nunavut, is committee is looking at Section 49 of the when the issue comes before the Senate, another committee member. Senate Ethics Code to make its recommen- she will offer a detailed explanation of her Continued from page 1 In interviews for this article, Senate dation to the Senate. The possible sanctions opinion in the Chamber. sources referred to Section 18 of the Con- listed in the section include “but are not lim- “I will speak when the time comes, while others say a determined Red Cham- stitution Act, 1867, that could be used to ited to”: the reduction or removal of access when the issues are before me on the floor ber could make it happen. permanently expel a Senator from the Red to Senate resources; the removal of assign- of the House,” said Sen. Cools. “No, I don’t think they have the power Chamber. The section grants the Senators ments, duties, or powers conferred by the “At the end of the day, it remains a per- to remove him from his appointment as a “privileges, immunities, or powers exceed- Senate; limiting the right to speak or vote; sonal moral question.” Senator,” Rob Walsh, former law clerk of the ing those at the passing of such Act held, an invitation or order to apologize; censure, [email protected] House of Commons, told The Hill Times. enjoyed, and exercised by the Commons admonition, or reprimand; or a suspension. Mr. Walsh, who served as the law clerk House of Parliament of the United King- The committee is meeting on Tuesday, between 1999 and 2012, said that the Sen- dom of Great Britain and Ireland.” MPs in April 4, and Sen. Meredith, who was on sick ate has the authority to suspend a Sena- the British House of Commons have used leave, is expected to make his case to the tor, but a permanent disqualification can this power only three times—1922, 1947, committee. It was not clear as of deadline happen only if at least one of five scenarios and 1954—according to the BBC. last week if Sen. Meredith would appear spelled out in Sec. 31 of the Constitu- The Senate of Canada, in its history, has before the committee in person, via video- tion Act of 1867 apply to the Senator in never expelled a Senator. conference, or make a written submission. question. The Constitution specifies that In a report released March 9, Sen- Meanwhile, Gordon Barnhart, for- a Senate seat becomes vacant if a Sena- ate Ethics Officer Lyse Ricard concluded mer clerk of the Senate and provincial tor fails to attend two permanent sessions that Sen. Meredith, a Pentecostal pastor, Saskatchewan legislature, told The Hill of Parliament; takes oath of allegiance or breached two sections of the Senate Ethics Times that he doesn’t believe the Senate adherence to a foreign country; declares and Conflict of Interest Code for having a has the power to expel Sen. Meredith. He bankruptcy; commits treason or is convict- sexual relationship with a then 16-year-old said a Senator can be removed from office ed of a felony; or fails to meet the Senate girl and failed to “uphold the highest stan- only if he or she falls into the criteria set property requirements. dards of dignity inherent to the position out in Section 31 of the Constitution. In this instance, Mr. Walsh said, “I don’t of [a] Senator.” To protect her privacy, Ms. “The British North America Act of 1867 think they can divest him of his office or Ricard did not name the girl and referred would guide them in the exercising of their his seat as a Senator.” to her as Ms. M. The relationship between power,” said Mr. Barnhart, who in the past also But Jean Fournier, a former Senate eth- the two went on for two years. served as lieutenant-governor of Saskatch- ics officer, disagreed. “I have concluded that Sen. Meredith ewan and now is the president of the Saskatch- “Where there’s a will, there’s a way,” said breached subsections 7.1(1) and 7.1(2) of the ewan Urban Municipalities Association. Mr. Fournier, who’s also a former deputy code in the circumstances surrounding the Prof. Ned Franks, an expert on par- minister and former top diplomat. “The Sen- relationship he had with a teenager, Ms. M.,” liamentary rules and emeritus political ate doesn’t have to turn to anybody else. It Ms. Ricard wrote in her report that she put science professor at Queen’s University, has the capacity to deal with the issue if it together after two years of investigation. said the Senators are the “masters of their has the will to deal with the issue.” She said both subsections that the Sena- own House” and if they want to “remove He said that if the Senate Ethics Com- tor breached “require that a Senator’s con- somebody, they can do that.” mittee reviewing Sen. Meredith’s case duct uphold the highest standards of dignity “They can pass a motion declaring he’s felt that the case against Sen. Meredith is inherent to the position of Senator and that no longer a Senator,” said Prof. Franks. strong enough to merit expulsion from the a Senator refrain from acting in a way that He said that if the Senate declared Sen. Red Chamber, the committee can interpret could reflect adversely on the position of Meredith a non-Senator, he could chal- the Ethics Code or the Constitution in a Senator or the institution of the Senate.” lenge this in a court, but predicted it would way to make that recommendation. There was an “obvious imbalance of be an unsuccessful challenge. “Good lawyers are known to be cre- power” where Sen. Meredith was in a posi- “I could see a Senator who is removed ative, and this is perhaps what is required tion of authority while Ms. M remained in from office is not happy about it, getting a BUONA PASQUA in this particular situation,” said Mr. Fourni- a position of “relative youth and vulnerabil- lawyer, demanding his rights and going to er, referring to the legal backgrounds of all ity,” Ms. Ricard wrote. court on this. But it’d be a long battle and Happy Easter from all of us at the Senators on the committee. “Senator Meredith drew upon the weight, in the end, I suspect, the Senate would win,” Giovanni’s restaurant The five-member Senate Ethics and prestige and notability of his office, as well Prof. Franks said. Conflict of Interest Committee consists of as his relative position of power as a much Quebec Ind. Sen. André Pratte, who three former judges and two lawyers. older adult, to lure or attract Ms. M, a teenag- called on Sen. Meredith to resign after the Book your Easter Family The committee is chaired by Saskatch- er who, by virtue of her age, was necessarily Senate Ethics Officer’s report came out last ewan Conservative Sen. Raynell Andrey- vulnerable,” wrote Ms. Ricard. “This course of month, told The Hill Times that the Ethics gathering in the real Italian chuk, a former senior provincial public ser- conduct began when Senator Meredith first Committee report would provide guidance vant and senior diplomat. Quebec Liberal met Ms. M, who was only 16 years old, fol- to Senators whether the Toronto Senator Easter tradition Sen. Serge Joyal, a respected international lowing an event at which he was a speaker could be expelled. constitutional law expert and former Pierre and he handed her his Senate business card.” “I expect and hope that the Committee Trudeau-era cabinet minister, is vice-chair Sen. Meredith denies he had sex with of Ethics will give us some guidance as to (613)234-3156 of the committee. Manitoba Ind. Sen. Ms. M before she turned 18 and has apolo- whether we have the power or not to expel a 22 monday, april 3, 2017 | the hill times News

platform also vowed to enhance Public Safety background checks for gun buyers and Emergency Rural Liberal and require firearm sellers to keep Preparedness records of inventory and sales to Minister Ralph help the police in gun crimes and Goodale is expected gun trafficking crimes. to table the firearms MPs ‘awfully There’s no agreed upon cri- legislation this teria as to which federal ridings spring. Mr. Goodale constitute rural and which ones met with the Liberal urban ridings. caucus on Feb. 21 According to Statistics for an ‘update and nervous’ about Canada, in 2011, 81 per cent or 27 consult’ session on million Canadians lived in urban the legislation and areas and 19 per cent or 6.3 mil- now opposition MPs lion lived in rural areas. In com- want to meet with upcoming gun parison, 87 per cent of Canada’s the minister to offer population was rural in 1851 and their input. The Hill 13 per cent urban, according to Times photograph by Statistics Canada. Jake Wright legislation, any According to Elections Can- ada, an electoral district entirely formed by rural polling divisions is deemed as a rural riding. Just tinkering could three ridings meet the criteria. A riding consisting entirely of urban polling divisions is considered urban. There are 166 ridings like this out of the House total of 338. ment has no plans to bring back Mr. Brien told The Hill Times, be trouble the gun registry. in an emailed response, that There are 71 rural/urban ridings where most of the polling sta- Rod Gilatca, president of the opposition parties could receive Rural Liberal MPs reintroduce the long-gun regis- tions, but not all, are considered Canadian Coalition for Firearm briefings about the legislation try,” said Mr. Brien. “It’s about as rural. And there are another 98 Rights, said he does not know after it’s introduced. who won their ridings categorical as we can get.” mixed ridings where the balance what measures the upcoming “As per usual, when the gov- But Liberal sources said the goes more toward the urban side, legislation would entail, but ernment introduces new legisla- by slight margins in issue is critically important to and they’re considered urban/ predicted that if the government tive measures, we will be happy rural Liberal MPs for the 2019 re- rural. failed to handle this issue to the to offer briefing/discussion ses- the last election are election. They’re concerned that In the last election, there were satisfaction of rural population, it sions to opposition parties,” said nervous about any any new measures, like the 1995 33 rural, rural/urban and urban/ could politically hurt the Liberals Mr. Brien. gun registry, would negatively rural ridings across the country in the next election. new gun laws, and affect Liberal MPs in dozens of which were won or lost by a mar- “My prediction is the Liber- Liberal Party’s Platform rural ridings. Liberal sources said gin of five per cent or less of the als will find themselves right despite promises the the upcoming bill might introduce votes. Of these 33, 11 are rural/ back where they were in the last Promises on Guns: new measures that could upset urban and 22 urban/rural. Out election cycle as a result of their • repeal changes made by Bill upcoming legislation rural Canadians. of total 33, the Liberals won 15, support for the long-gun registry,” C-42 that allow restricted and “They’re worried that if this Conservatives eight, NDP seven said Mr. Gilatca. prohibited weapons to be freely won’t be a new gun were to be like that previous gun and Bloc three. Blair Hagen, vice president transported without a permit, and registry. registry, they’d see their own Rookie Liberal MP Jati Sidhu of National Firearms Associa- we will put decision-making about electoral fortunes disappear by (Mission-Matsqui-Fraser Canyon, tion, said last week that several weapons restrictions back in the the next election,” said the same B.C.) told The Hill Times that he’s rural Liberal MPs told him they hands of police, not politicians; Liberal source. “That’s what the confident the government has no were nervous about the upcom- • provide $100 million each Continued from page 1 overall concern is.” plans to re-enact the gun registry. ing legislation. He said they don’t year to the provinces and terri- Introduced in 1995 by prime He said he has provided his input want any new measures that tories to support guns and gangs “They’re awfully nervous minister Jean Chrétien in response to Mr. Goodale in the consulta- could be the starting point back police task forces to take illegal about what the legislation could to the 1989 massacre of women tion meeting, but declined to to the 1995-era gun registry and guns off our streets and reduce be,” a Liberal source told The Hill at Montreal’s École Polytech- share the specifics because of declined to share names of Lib- gang violence; Times on condition of anonymity nique, the gun registry legislation caucus confidentiality. Mr. Sidhu, eral MPs to protect their privacy. • modify the membership of because he was not authorized proved to be extremely unpopular however, said he has heard from “They’ve got concerns about the Canadian Firearms Advisory to speak on the subject and did especially among rural MPs and his constituents that they don’t the issue, concerns, in general, Committee to include knowledge- not want to be seen criticizing his residents for its cost overruns and want the government to start any about regulating and legislat- able law enforcement officers, own party. “They’re afraid it’s a the feeling that gun owners were new reporting mechanism when ing against law-abiding people, public health advocates, represen- backdoor to a gun registry like treated like criminals. they transport their unrestricted because that’s what we’re talking tatives from women’s groups, and we had before.” At the time of introduction of firearms for hunting or to shoot- about here,” said Mr. Hagen. members of the legal community; Mr. Goodale (Wascana, Sask.) the registry, the estimated cost ing ranges. Liberal MP Mike Bossio (Hast- • require enhanced back- met with the Liberal caucus be- was about $120-million and most “If you are going for hunting, or ings-Lennox and Addington, Ont.), ground checks for anyone seek- hind closed doors for an “update of it was expected to be recovered to a shooting range, I don’t think chair of the Liberal rural caucus, ing to purchase a handgun or and consult” session on Tuesday, through the registration fees. But gun owners need to notify anyone,” declined to be interviewed for this other restricted firearm; Feb. 21, in the Sir John A. Mac- by 2004, it cost $2-billion. Mr. Sidhu said who won his riding story, saying it’s premature to com- • require purchasers of fire- donald Building. In the meeting, In the 2004 and 2006 elections, by a margin of 2.3 per cent of the ment on this subject as the legisla- arms to show a license when they Liberal MPs provided their input the Stephen Harper Conserva- vote in the last election. tion has not be been tabled yet. The buy a gun, and require all sellers on what their constituents’ views tives capitalized on the backlash Mr. Sidhu said the gun control first-term MP won his riding by 0.5 of firearms to confirm that the were on gun control. against Liberals in dozens of issue is critically important for per cent of the vote margin. license is valid before completing Justice Minister Jody Wilson- Grit-held rural ridings across the MPs representing rural ridings Conservative MP Larry Miller the sale; Raybould (Vancouver Granville, country because of the registry. and it could make or break rural and NDP MP Matthew Dubé • require firearms vendors to B.C.) also attended the meeting. The Conservatives promised MPs’ electoral fortunes in 2019. (Beloeil-Chambly, Que.), both keep records of all firearms in- “As our government moves that if they formed government, “If it’s not done right, I fully members of the House Public ventory and sales to assist police toward implementation of our they would abolish the registry. understand, it can have a negative Safety Committee, said last week in investigating firearms traffick- platform and mandate priorities, They delivered on the promise in impact,” said Mr. Sidhu. that since Mr. Goodale consulted ing and other gun crimes; I would welcome the opportunity 2012. The Conservatives won a Rookie Liberal MP Marc Serré Liberal MPs on the firearms leg- • immediately implement the to update and consult with caucus minority government in 2006 and (Nickel Belt, Ont.), who won the islation, the minister should also imported gun marking regula- on firearms policies,” wrote Mr. 2008 and a majority government in 2015 election by a margin of five get input from opposition MPs be- tions that have been repeatedly Goodale in his invitation email 2011, but were defeated in 2015. per cent of the votes, agreed. fore the legislation is introduced. delayed by Stephen Harper; and to Liberal MPs for the meeting Prior to the last federal elec- “It’s an important piece [of “They should be consulting, as part of our investment in which was obtained by The Hill tion, the Liberals pledged that they legislation], rural hunters are vo- what do you think of this, what border infrastructure, invest in Times. “This is an important com- would “not create a new national cal,” said Mr. Serré adding that he kind of thing,” said Mr. Miller, technologies to enhance our bor- ponent for the enhancement of long-gun registry to replace the has also provided his input to the who was first elected in 2004 and der guards’ ability to detect and community safety, and so I hope one that has been dismantled.” But Public Safety Minister. “Hunters has been re-elected in every sub- halt illegal guns from the United you will be able to participate in they vowed to “take pragmatic ac- and anglers are well organized, sequent election since. “But, Ralph States entering into Canada. the conversation.” tion to make it harder for crimi- Mr. Goodale knows the impor- Goodale, if he doesn’t know that • We will not create a new na- Dan Brien, director of com- nals to get, and use, handguns and tance of this [issue].” Larry Miller is a hunter and has tional long-gun registry to replace munications for Mr. Goodale, said assault weapons.” The platform Mr. Serré did not share his a fairly good understanding of the one that has been dismantled. the minister has no plans to intro- commitment said the party will views on the transportation of firearms issues, he should know • We will ensure that Canada duce a long-gun registry and de- not allow the transportation of firearms saying he wants to that. If he really wants input into becomes a party to the interna- clined to discuss any specifics of prohibited weapons without a get more information from Mr. the bill, he would ask this. But the tional Arms Trade Treaty. Source: the upcoming legislation. permit and will give the author- Goodale’s office before he could fact that he didn’t ask us, it just Liberal Party of Canada “The government’s made ity to make decisions on weapons answer any question. He also said shows, he doesn’t want our input, [email protected] it very clear it’s not going to restrictions to the RCMP. The that he’s confident the govern- he’s got his mind made up.” The Hill Times The Hill Times | monday, april 3, 2017 23 News

The heritage building at 100 Supporters of Wellington St. has been unused and empty for almost two decades, but a national portrait new public use for the space is set to be announced later this year. Many are advocating for it to gallery at 100 become a national portrait gallery. The Hill Times photograph Wellington St. ramp by Sam Garcia up advocacy

Conservative government in 2006. House option coming first, following by the minister calling for 100 Wellington St. to be Efforts include a letter The “deconstruction phase” of required museum, and then the idea of an indigenous turned into a national portrait gallery. Last work on the building is already complete, Pub- cultural centre in the representative survey. week, it was being circulated among Sena- to the prime minister lic Works assistant deputy minister Rob Wright In the open survey, the gallery ranked first, tors with the hopes of adding more names. told The Hill Times in an interview last year. followed by he Canada House plan, with the “Canada 150 marks the perfect opportu- organized by four Senators: “What we have is a building that’s ready idea of a museum or an indigenous cultural nity to create a National Portrait Gallery as a to go forward,” he said. centre tied for third. Among international lasting legacy to Canadians,” reads the letter, one Conservative, The government launched public consul- respondents only, the cultural centre and which notes LAC’s collection should “not be one Liberal and two tations on what to do with the long-vacant Canada House ideas tied for first. lost to Canadians in vaults or closets in art- space last summer, which included a tour of However, Mr. Hunter said he feels the gov- ists’ studios” and deserves to be accessible. It Independents. the stripped-back heritage space followed ernment’s Ekos polling was “unfairly biased” also included attendance statistics for the na- by a public town-hall meeting during which in favour of the Canada House option, for ex- tional portrait galleries in London, England six proposals were put forward. They were: a ample, in how it was defined for respondents. and Washington, D.C., noting 41.5 per cent of By Laura Ryckewaert “Canada House” venue, a capital information In the survey, the Canada House idea was attendees in London are under 35 years old, centre, an artwork gallery (not specifically described as a venue that would give “a taste and 34.6 per cent are in Washington. he federal government will announce a identified as a portrait gallery), an indig- of the country’s diversity and achievements Speaking with The Hill Times last week, Tnew public use for the old U.S. Embas- enous cultural facility, an artefact museum, and showcasing the best of the provinces and Sen. Black said the old U.S. Embassy build- sy building at 100 Wellington St. later this or an interpretive centre for Parliament. territories,” whereas the gallery option (not ing is in a “location of tremendous national year, and as it considers options, advocates A majority of attendees who spoke at the specifically a portrait gallery) was described importance” right across from Parliament of a plan to turn it into a national portrait town hall meeting on Aug. 18 supported turn- as a space to house a “collection of artwork of Hill, and that a national portrait gallery gallery are ramping up their efforts. ing it into a national portrait gallery, including national significance.” “should be in the most prominent location “This is a wonderful opportunity to former Liberal Senator Jerry Graftstein, mem- As a result, Mr. Hunter said he was motivat- we can [find] because it reflects who we are.” create something of excellence for Canada, bers of Heritage Ottawa, and Lilly Koltun, who ed to commission the March 20 poll by Ipsos. and I think now’s the time to do it. … As was director general of the Portrait Gallery of In it, respondents were initially asked The marble a tourist attraction, it would be amazing,” Canada when plans were in the works and is about three options for 100 Wellington stairwell to said Lawson Hunter, a lawyer with Stike- now a member of the Friends group and on the St.—Canada House, a portrait gallery, or the second- man Elliott LLP who’s active in Ottawa’s board of the Ottawa Art Gallery. an indigenous cultural centre—and 51 per floor of 100 arts community and is currently chair of cent liked the portrait gallery plan, 65 per Wellington St. the Ottawa Art Gallery’s board of directors. Lawson cent liked Canada House, and 41 per cent The Hill Times He’s part of a group called Friends of a Hunter wants liked the idea of a cultural centre. But after photograph by National Portrait Gallery of Canada, which to see 100 being given more information about plans, Jake Wright recently commissioned a survey by Ipsos Wellington St. including money already invested in plans Public Affairs on what to do with the heri- turned into to turn the space into portrait gallery, sup- tage space. Released March 20, it found 65 a national port for it increased to 65 per cent. It found per cent of respondents were supportive of portrait “appreciation” for the portrait gallery plan turning the space into a national portrait gallery. to be “virtually identical by age group.” gallery when informed about that option. Photograph “My vision of the portrait gallery is “We’re one of the few OECD [the Orga- courtesy of that it really is about people. It’s Canadian nization for Economic Co-operation and Lawson Hunter identity, it’s the diversity of Canada, it’s Development] countries that does not have about who we are as a people, who we a portrait gallery,” Mr. Hunter said in an have been,” said Mr. Hunter. interview with The Hill Times. “It’s prime real estate, and I suppose He said it’s “a shame” to allow Library and At the same time, the department that’s part of my attraction too,” he said. Archives Canada’s collection of about four launched a wider public consultation, In comparison, he said the Canada House “This is not just hanging musty old por- million photographs to just sit in storage. through surveys conducted between Aug. idea is unclear, lacks vision, and would be a traits on a wall to make old guys like myself If the federal government decides to 18 and Sept. 9 and prepared by Ekos Re- more mediocre use of the space. happy. … Young people make up huge num- go ahead a national portrait gallery at 100 search. In all, the surveys and subsequent As the government continues to consider bers of the attendees in both London and Wellington St., site of the former U.S. Em- report, released late last year, cost $42,835. options, Mr. Hunter said he’ll be using tradi- Washington,” he said. While Canada House bassy, Mr. Hunter said he would “work on A total of 7,137 people took part—5,557 tional media and social media to strongly ad- is a “great concept,” Sen. Black said a portrait creating a foundation that would offer con- through an “open” survey that included vocate for the national portrait gallery plan. gallery would be something “Canadians can tinuing financial support for acquisitions input from 574 international respondents, Mr. Hunter has been active in Ottawa’s actually respond to” and is “so much more or other aspects of running the gallery.” and 1,580 through a random “nationally art community for almost three decades compelling than just another space.” Located directly across the street from representative” survey. Respondents were and in 2015 donated $100,000 toward In response to questions from The Hill Parliament Hill, the three-storey Beaux asked to rate how much they liked or an expansion of the Ottawa Art Gallery, Times, Public Services reiterated that it Arts-style building has sat unused for disliked the six options, with a chance to which is set to open this fall. He said he’s will announce a new, public use for the almost two decades. It was constructed in make their own suggestions. a “compulsive collector” himself, mainly heritage building some time this year. 1931-32 and originally served as home of Ultimately, a report on the findings of Canadian art, and has more than 120 The department, led by Public Services the United States’ legation in Ottawa, and concluded that the “Canada House” option pieces hanging in his home. Minister Judy Foote (Bonavista-Burin-Trinity, later the embassy. Designed by renowned was “seen as a strong first or second choice Library and Archives Canada has a N.L.), is working closely with its heritage American architect Cass Gilbert, the build- across all segments” of respondents. massive collection of art in its preservation conservation directorate, the National Capital ing was vacated in 1998, after the Ameri- The gallery option—though not specifi- centre in Gatineau, Que., with portraits mak- Commission, Ottawa Tourism, Heritage cans outgrew the space and moved into a cally described as a portrait gallery—was ing up a significant portion, including 20,000 Canada, the House of Commons, the Senate, new, larger complex on Sussex Drive. found to be the top choice among respon- drawings, paintings, and prints, four million the Library of Parliament, Parks Canada, the Despite past efforts to repurpose the space, dents 55 and older, and was the top choice photographs, and thousands of caricatures, Federal Heritage Building Review Office, the it’s been empty ever since. Last year, Public for respondents to the open survey, with 57 among other things. LAC has been collecting City of Ottawa, Heritage Ottawa, the Royal Ar- Services and Procurement Canada indicated it per cent support. The Canada House option and preserving artwork since 1872. Some chitecture Institute of Canada, Algonquins of costs about $200,000 a year to maintain. ranked first among respondents to the repre- of its pieces are hundreds of years old, like Ontario, and others on plans for the building. Shortly after it was emptied in 2001, a sentative survey, with six in 10 respondents its “Four Indian Kings” collections of oil-on- Along with its own public consultation, plan was approved under Jean Chrétien’s supporting it. In the representative survey, canvas portraits dating to 1710. the department said it’s “received addition- Liberal government to turn the space into a the gallery had 38 per cent support, while in Alberta Ind. Sen. Senator Doug Black, al information, including correspondence national portrait gallery. About $6.4-million the open survey, Canada House had 46 per Manitoba Ind. Sen. Patricia Bovey, New from Canadians who have written to share was spent on engineering and architectural cent support. Brunswick Conservative Sen. Paul Mc- their views, and the Ipsos report, all of plans, and on demolition work, before the In both surveys, respondents were asked Intyre, and Quebec Liberal Sen. Serge which will be considered.” plan was scrapped under Stephen Harper’s to rank their preferences, with the Canada Joyal have all signed a letter to the prime [email protected] 24 MONDAY, APRIL 3, 2017 | THE HILL TIMES News

Liberal MPs Filomena Liberal MP Nick Conservative MP Blake Tassi, right, and David Whalen, left, speaks Richards, a member of de Burgh Graham, with Liberal MP the Procedure and House pictured March 22. Scott Simms. Affairs Committee.

The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

PROC chair and Liberal MP Larry Bagnell.

Mr. Genuis looking through his notes. While not a regular committee member, he’s docked a number of hours speaking as part of the Conservative MP Garnett Genuis speaks fi libuster effort. with Conservative MP Scott Reid at PROC during the fi libuster. The opposition MPs fi libustered the committee for an estimated 38 hours that week.

a compromise that was made at written questions from 45 to 65 some point,” said Conservative days, giving parliamentary sec- MP Scott Reid (Lanark-Fronte- retaries and those not belonging nac-Kingston, Ont.), his party’s to recognized parties ex-offi cio Liberals’ sweeping reform democratic reform critic. seats on committees, allowing “Of course, there’s probably the House to sit earlier in Janu- things we can do to make it bet- ary and September and longer ter, but they have to take place in June, and either changing or ideas not all bad, but in the form of broad-based dis- eliminating Friday sittings and cussion, not one that’s rushed, allocating those hours to other not one that’s done under the days. threat of a June 2nd deadline, and As well, it proposes potentially many would swing more defi nitely not one where in the giving the Speaker the author- end the government can just say, ity to divide omnibus bills, and ‘Okay, we’ve had enough; this is suggests discouraging the abuse going to happen,’ ” said Mr. Reid. of prorogation by requiring the power to the PMo: critics On March 10, Government government to table a report out- House Leader Bardish Chag- lining its reasons for such action. ger (Waterloo, Ont.) published a About an hour after Ms. Standing Orders are good, but among the suggestions raised in discussion paper with proposed Chagger introduced her paper Opposition MPs many would weaken the opposi- the Liberal discussion paper on reforms to “modernize” Parlia- on March 10, Liberal MP Scott want all-party tion and strengthen “centralized” reforms, he said he can’t support ment’s Standing Orders, the rules Simms (Coast of Bays-Central- government control. trying to “overhaul the rules of that govern business and conduct Notre Dame, N.L.) moved a mo- agreement and an “There’s some interesting the House, the rules of the way in the House of Commons. tion at the Procedure and House ideas in here, but the balance democracy works, without the The paper includes ideas to Affairs Committee that called for unrushed, ‘good faith’ would swing the pendulum of support of all parties, as is the potentially change the House a study and recommendations on power in Parliament even further Canadian tradition.” of Commons’ calendar, the possible changes to the Standing conversation on ideas towards top-down, PMO-con- “Let’s talk about the pluses scheduling of debate on motions Orders by June 2. trolled, centralized legislation and minuses as adults in good from MPs, the deliberation of A refusal from the Liberal ma- for reform. making. I think the Liberals are faith, but we can’t have that good private members’ business, and jority on the committee to agree trying to make them sound in- faith discussion so long as the the use of “programming” to set to an amendment that would By LauRa RyCkEwaERT nocuous, but the devil is in the de- government never ever tells us if time ranges for stages of House make all-party consent necessary tails,” NDP House Leader Murray they’re prepared to do this only work. It suggests the possibility for proposed changes has led to pposition MPs say a few of Rankin (Victoria, B.C.) told The with other parties in support,” of introducing electronic vot- an ongoing fi libuster by the op- Othe ideas put forward in the Hill Times last week. said Mr. Rankin. ing, creating a Prime Minister’s position. As a result, the March Liberal government’s discussion He noted that while there’s The Standing Orders have Question Period, lengthening the 21 meeting has yet to adjourn and paper on reforming the House’s “some good and there’s some bad” evolved over time, but “represent “upper limit” for responding to was set to continue this week. THE HILL TIMES | MONDAY, APRIL 3, 2017 25 News

Mr. Simms’ motion suggested the com- government has majority on committees, mittee study be conducted along three and “if you relinquish the fl oor after your themes, which were almost identical in 10 minutes, getting it back again can be wording to themes outlined by Ms. Chag- almost impossible.” ger, prompting opposition accusations that The paper posits two ideas to reform the government was trying to interfere Friday sittings: either reallocating the re- with committee work. In response, Mr. duced hours from that day to the other four Simms has maintained that he drafted his days of the week, or making Friday a full, own motion, on his own initiative. regular sitting day. Mr. Simms was not available for an “It’s worth discussing, but our caucus interview this week. wasn’t convinced when we talked about it In response to questions from The Hill last year that it was a good idea,” said Mr. Times last week, Ms. Chagger said the Rankin. government isn’t suggesting reforms, but Mr. Reid said “there’s a discussion rather “ideas on how to improve the House that could be had about what to do with of Commons and is meant to encourage Fridays,” but said it highlights the need for conversation.” Noting that the Liberals a “broad-based discussion.” For example, if committed to modernizing the House of it’a removed and reallocated in the sched- Commons during the 2015 campaign, ule, it may be good to then adjust the num- she said the paper “is meant to add to the ber of weeks in the year that the House conversation that Canadians want us to sits, which would then involve negotiations have,” and the ideas are about “increasing between MPs from different parts of the accountability.” country who want to be home for certain Asked about the June 2 deadline, Ms. holidays or events. Chagger noted there’s already been “a good Mr. Rankin said two changes he’s in deal of study on the Standings Orders,” particular concerned by are suggestions noting House Affairs Committee’s previous around prorogation and omnibus bills, NDP MP David Christopherson’s aide, Tyler Crosby, pictured at PROC. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade study examining “family-friendly” changes both of which he said would be systemized to the House, and the “full day of debate” in and given a “rubber stamp” by the sug- the Chamber last year. gested reform. That study, which resulted in a report The paper suggests, in part, requiring with minor recommendations tabled in a government to table a report on why it June, discussed a few ideas touched on in prorogued at the start of the next session. Ms. Chagger’s recent paper, like changing On omnibus bills, it suggests giving the ideas in the Liberal Friday sittings or absentee voting through Speaker the authority to divide such bills electronic voting, for example, but ulti- to be voted on and studied separately, but mately made no recommendations on such debated together. discussion paper on reform changes. “All the proposal would do would be “We think that this is an important to create a regime where the government 1. fRIDaY sIttInGs: prorogation outlining its reasons, which enough issue that the committee can meet could use the omnibus tactic as a matter of Noting that Friday’s reduced schedule would be referred to committee for study, outside of its normal hours and conduct course,” said Mr. Rankin, as it doesn’t fully provides for “no more than 2.5 hours” of or to “reinstate the prorogation ceremo- a full study, and make a series of recom- divide bills, added that having to table a government orders and committees don’t ny” at the end of the session. mendations,” she said, adding the paper “is report on reasons for prorogation wouldn’t sit, it suggests Friday sitting hours could be simply a number of ideas to consider as deter a government. “reapportion[ed]” to the other four sitting 7. tIme aLLoCatIon: part of the broader study.” Instead, he said he’d like to see—as days or make Fridays like the other days It notes British examples of “alternative Memorial University political science previously proposed by the NDP—a with “the possible exception” of having ways to manage time for debate” being professor Christopher Dunn said in an requirement for the House to vote on any two hours of private member’s business implemented, namely through “program- email response to The Hill Times that prorogation of longer than seven days. at the end of the day “to allow some ming,” which it suggests would provide he sees “no overarching narrative” in the Mr. Rankin noted that when the idea was Members to leave earlier to travel to their great predictability to House proceedings “mishmash” of ideas put forward in the put to a vote in 2010, the Liberals voted ridings.” and greater certainty for committees to Liberal paper. in favour. plan work. Among other things, it sug- “What does come out in some places Allowing MPs to swap places on the 2. eLeCtRonIC VotInG: gests a “‘made-in-Canada’ programming in the current proposals, masquerading list for consideration for private mem- Stating that the “ringing of the bells and scheme” for Government bills, motions, as modernization, is the effort to increase bers’ business—another suggestion in the taking of recorded divisions is a time- and Senate amendments could be exam- centralization of power in Ottawa,” he said. paper—could be “abused” by allowing the consuming exercise,” it suggests electronic ined, which “could include a range of time Giving parliamentary secretaries an government to “push up stuff that it wants voting would allow MPs to “record their for all stages” of considering bills. offi cial presence on committees is an ex- politically to happen,” said Mr. Rankin. vote and then resume other political and ample he cited. Currently, only MPs slated in the order of constituency work.” 8. QuestIons: But he said some ideas “are useful,” in- precedence in the House Calendar, 30 at a It suggests reforms to Question Period cluding electronic voting, introducing more time, can swap places. 3. House CaLenDaR: could include creating a prime minister’s fl exibility to House sitting hours and days, A suggestion to create a prime minis- If the House opts “to move to a more question time, and, perhaps, also length- and ideas around prorogation and dividing ter’s Question Period, similar to the U.K., effi cient week,” it suggests considering ening time for questions and answers. It omnibus bills. has led to charges the prime minister having the House sit earlier in January and also suggests changing the upper limit for would be able to show up in the House September, and later in June, and to build- responses to written questions from 45 to a closer look at ideas for reform only once a week. ing in more fl exibility to the number of 65 days. As part of suggestions around “commit- Mr. Reid said more details and a “genu- House sittings each year. It notes changes tee management,” the Liberal discussion ine discussion” are needed on what’s meant to dates of adjournment could provide 9. omnIBus: paper says that MPs can “sow dysfunction” by this suggestion, particularly how it more opportunity for debate and would Noting that the “only recourse” to om- at the committee table by “fi libustering would affect the prime minister’s atten- “calm the acrimonious proceedings” at the nibus bills currently is for MPs to seek to proceedings,” a “remedy” for which could dance. end of the summer and winter sessions. divide them at committee, it suggests the be limiting MP interventions to 10 minutes. But Mr. Rankin said he thinks what’s House Speaker could given authority to MPs would be required to yield the fl oor really needed to fi x QP, which has “become 4. RoutIne PRoCeeDInGs: divide such bills, allowing for them to be after that time, but could make as many more theatre than substance,” is requir- It suggests changes to the scheduling of debated together but subject to separate interventions as desired. ing that answers given by government are debate on motions from MPs, which it votes and separate committee studies. Mr. Reid argued that fi libusters have an relevant to questions asked. says can “deprive the House of the ability important purpose, “to put a check on the On electronic voting, Mr. Reid said it’s to deliberate on the intended item for 10. CommIttee manaGement: executive,” particularly during a majority unclear what this would look like, and debate during Government Orders.” Noting committees have long been government, and slow down business “long while he wouldn’t support remote voting, “lauded as the venue in which the sub- enough to allow the people of Canada to he could personally be in favour of using 5. PRIVate memBeRs’ BusIness: stantive work of Parliament is conducted,” see what’s going on” and weigh in. With electronic voting in the Chamber with MPs It suggests that a “key way to empower” it suggests making one MP outside of the 10-minute rotations, he said his own initial at their desks. MPs is through private members’ business, major parties an “ex-offi cio,” member of impression is that it would make it “very Mr. Rankin similarly said he’s not in like “adding another rubric for Private committee, with the ability to question hard to keep something going,” even with favour of remote electronic voting, but it Members’ Business each week,” consider- witnesses and travel for studies, but not to two MPs tag-teaming, and it would make could be used to replace the “undignifi ed” ing allowing MPs to swap places on the vote or count toward quorum. It also sug- it “much more incoherent.” He added that practice of voice voting, whereby members House’s list of consideration “under certain gests parliamentary secretaries could be there are times during regular meetings “holler at each other as a volume competi- conditions,” and “ways to manage Senate given similar rights at committees. As well, when he needs more than 10 minutes to tion.” Public Bills,” which delay PMBs, “possibly it says MPs “are able to sow dysfunction in make a point. But he noted that seeing MPs physically by having a separate rubric for these bills.” committees by fi libustering proceedings,” Mr. Rankin agreed, noting that “10 stand up to have their vote counted is a and suggests a possible “remedy” could be minutes sounds like a lot,” but when “powerful” visual and is part of the ac- 6. PRoRoGatIon: limiting interventions to 10 minutes, after studying complex matters at times, it countability of MPs to their constituents, Noting the government’s commitment to which time an MP would have to yield the isn’t enough. Asked if the ability to and “electronic voting wouldn’t create that not abuse prorogation to “avoid politically fl oor, though they could make as many fi libuster would be truly quashed under same sense of drama.” diffi cult situations,” it suggests requiring interventions overall as desired. the suggestion, or if a tag-team version [email protected] the government to table a document in would be possible, Mr. Rankin noted the The Hill Times Parliament early in the session following —Compiled by Laura Ryckewaert. 26 MONDAY, APRIL 3, 2017 | THE HILL TIMES

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Justice Former prime minister Stephen Harper. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade Minister Jody Wilson- Raybould. Continued from page 2 The Hill Times Liberal MP tries to get photograph by Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould investment for ovarian Jake Wright will be honoured this week by the Cana- dian Council for Aboriginal Business. cancer research Ms. Wilson-Raybould will be awarded the Indigenous Women in Leadership Award at an event happening at the De- sign Exchange in Toronto. This is a new award that the organization said in a press release is intended to “celebrate success- ful, accomplished, committed women … not only as national recognition but as a platform to the future.” The event is happening between 5:30 and 9:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 6. The CEO of the company that makes Presto cards for transit services in Ottawa, Toronto, and elsewhere is leaving that job for a position with the Privy Council Offi ce. Liberal MP John Oliver. The Hill Times photograph Metrolinx, an agency of the Ontario by Jake Wright government that also coordinates trans- portation throughout the Greater Toronto ECONOMIC CLUB Liberal MP John Oliver is trying to get Area, announced last week that Bruce OF CANADA his government to invest $10-million into McCuaig would be stepping down as presi- ovarian cancer research. dent and CEO after more than six years to In late February, he announced in a news become executive adviser in the PCO for release that he had tabled two petitions the federal government’s planned Canada with thousands of signatures to support this Investing in Canada: Infrastructure Bank, effective April 24. measure, one of which was an e-petition that Mr. McCuaig has had a long career with attracted more than 4,000 signatures. the Ontario government, spending 10 years a long term infrastructure plan to The government replied to this petition in the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and st on March 24. It did not specifi cally commit Housing, and 15 in the Ministry of Trans- build the Canada of the 21 century to or deny the request, but instead outlined portation, rising to the position of deputy some of the government’s past investments. The government of Canada has been hard at work to minister in the latter. For example, it said through the Cana- deliver on a commitment to develop a plan for historic dian Institutes of Health Research it has investments in infrastructure. Through smart, strategic and Harper addresses Canadian provided $28-million for ovarian cancer predictable investments, the government seeks to create research in the fi ve years up until the 2015- long-term growth and jobs for the middle class, help meet its Jewish organization 16 fi scal year. Saying that research in one environmental targets and build a low carbon economy, and area of cancer creates knowledge appli- build communities where everyone has opportunity. This is Former prime minister Stephen Harper cable to all types of cancer, it added that a a transformational plan for Canada and one that will foster was a guest speaker on March 21 at a total of $809-million had been invested in dinner in Toronto put on by the Friends of cancer research over this time. innovative projects and financing tools. Minister Sohi will Simon Wiesenthal Center for Holocaust provide an overview of this plan which will invest in reliable The Honourable Amarjeet Sohi Studies, a group dedicated to Holocaust Discussion on refugee Minister of Infrastructure transit routes, affordable housing, clean water to drink, education and battling anti-Semitism. and Communities community centres where people can gather, and much more. Mr. Harper addressed the organization news reporting happening at its dinner for top donors. During the Thursday, April 6th, 2017 event, Mr. Harper repeated his support for at War Museum 7:45 am - 9:00 am , Chateau Laurier, 1 Rideau Street, Ottawa Israel, a position his Conservative govern- An event looking into reporting on the - Breakfast will be served- ment was adamant about while in offi ce. “We faithfully supported Israel’s right Syrian refugee crisis is being held at the Ca- www.economicclub.ca to defend itself from terrorist attacks,” Mr. nadian War Museum on Monday, April 3. for tickets please call 613 369 4363 Harper said in a video of the event, the link It’s organized by the Centre for Inter- Member pricing: Regular price: for which was distributed by the organiza- national Governance Innovation (CIGI) Individual seat: $89 +HST Individual seat: $110 +HST tion. “Canada was the fi rst country in the in cooperation with Carleton University’s Table (seats 10): $800 +HST Table (seats 10): $990 +HST world, outside of Israel, to suspend rela- journalism program. Thank you to our Session Sponsor: tions with the Hamas government in Gaza. A discussion will be moderated by Poli- We were also the most vocal nation in the cy Options editor-in-chief Jennifer Ditch- world in speaking out against the extremist burn and also feature CBC’s Margaret government of Iran, its genocidal threats Evans, The Globe and Mail’s Mark MacK- against Israel, and we went as far, as you innon, James Travers’ Foreign Correspond- know, as closing down the Canadian Em- ing Fellowship winner Michael Petrou, The Thank you to our Annual Sponsors: bassy in that country.” Toronto Star’s Michelle Shephard, and On March 27, Mr. Harper spoke at the freelancer Naheed Mustafa. American Israel Public Affairs Commit- The free event takes place 5:30 p.m. and Thank you to our Ottawa partners: tee’s policy conference in Washington, D.C. is followed by a reception. Attendees can Before that, on March 16, he addressed a register through CIGI’s website. dinner in Calgary of B’Nai Brith Calgary, [email protected] also a Jewish-based organization. The Hill Times THE HILL TIMES | MONDAY, APRIL 3, 2017 27

and Labour Minister Patty Hajdu has a staff. Other aides in the offi ce include: Taras new special assistant for Atlantic Canada Zalusky, director of policy, procurement regional affairs working on her political and parliamentary affairs; Stevie O’Brien, staff team, Annie Morrison. director of policy; Lucio Durante, director Ms. Morrison joined the minister’s offi ce of operations; Annie Trépanier, director of Hill ClimBerS roughly two weeks ago, and, until recently, was communications; Jessica Turner, press secre- working on the Hill as an executive assistant to tary; Mary-Rose Brown, policy adviser; Joel by Laura Ryckewaert Liberal MP Bernadette Jordan, who repre- Tallerico, legislative assistant; and Michelle sents South Shore-St. Margaret’s, N.S. Ms. Delaney is the minister’s executive assistant. Morrison joined the MP’s offi ce in December 2015, according to her LinkedIn account, and before that had spent a number of months as a Bélanger now writing communications lead with the Ontario Healthy Prime Minister’s offi ce Communities Coalition in Toronto. weekly column on politics Tahiya Bakht is currently a special assistant for Ontario regional affairs to the minister, Former longtime NDP staffer and Hill vet- while Jean-Bruno Villeneuve is a communica- eran Karl Bélanger recently kicked off a new hires new writer, other chapter in his post-Hill work in political pun- tions adviser and special assistant for Quebec regional affairs. Gillian Hanson is a special ditry and is now writing weekly columns on assistant for Western and Northern Canada politics for online publication Loonie Politics. ministerial staff changes regional affairs, and Tiara Folkes and Saman- His fi rst column, titled “Liberals knee- tha Nault are also special assistants. cap opposition,” about the Liberal govern- Matthew Mitschke is chief of staff to ment’s work on possible changes to Parlia- eral Senator Fernand Robichaud’s offi ce, Ms. Hajdu. Other staffers in the minister’s ment’s Standing Orders, or House rules, A number of special among other past experience. Ms. Cormier offi ce in the Place du Portage complex in which has led to a committee fi libuster by studied criminology with a minor in sociol- Gatineau include: Simon Robertson, direc- the opposition at the Procedure and House assistants for regional ogy at the University of Ottawa. tor of policy and parliamentary affairs; Affairs Committee, came out on March 27. aff airs have been hired in Josée Guilmette is chief of staff to Rev- Leah Van Houten, director of operations; A former national director of the NDP, enue Minister Lebouthillier, and Jérôme- Carlene Variyan, director of communica- former principal secretary to NDP Leader various cabinet offi ces. Alexandre Lavoie is also currently listed tions; Matt Pascuzzo, press secretary; and Tom Mulcair, and former press secretary and as working as a special assistant to the Daniel McKenzie is a policy adviser and adviser to the late leader Jack Layton, Mr. he Prime Minister’s Offi ce recently hired minister, whose offi ce is located near the assistant to the minister’s parliamentary Bélanger offi cially left the Hill last fall after Tanother writer, Clare Donohue-Meyer, ByWard Market at 555 MacKenzie Ave. secretary, Liberal MP Rodger Cuzner. almost 20 years. Since then, he’s also taken on who joined the PMO three weeks ago. In more belated staff news in the minister’s Public Services and Procurement Min- the volunteer role of president of the Douglas- James McMillan is another writer in the offi ce, policy director Jacques Hudon exited ister Judy Foote has hired Shoaib Rasheed Coldwell Foundation and has also become a PMO’s communications unit, while Gabrielle his role last summer, and, as of Feb. 13, policy to work as a special assistant for regional regular guest on various political news shows, Cesvet, Jeni Armstrong, and Brittany Perreault adviser Anne Ellefsen-Gauthier offi cially affairs, based in the minister’s regional of- including as a regular panellist on CTV’s are all specifi cally speechwriters. Kate Pur- stepped into the role of director of policy. fi ce in Calgary. Power Play, hosted by Don Martin. chase is Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s com- Ms. Ellefsen-Gauthier was fi rst hired to Mr. Rasheed is a graduate of the Universi- As a columnist for the independent on- munications director and Olivier Duchesneau work for Ms. Lebouthillier in March 2016 as a ty of Calgary, where he studied an undergrad line publication, Mr. Bélanger said he’s free is deputy director of communications. special assistant and caucus liaison to the min- in political science, and started on the job on to write about whatever topic he chooses. Also working in the unit are: Cameron ister and was bumped up to the role of policy March 13. During the 2015 federal election “I expect I will cover federal politics, but Ahmad, lead media relations; Andrée-Lyne adviser last September. Previously, she was a campaign, he was director of outreach for don’t be surprised if I opine about other Hallé, lead media relations; Amreet Kaur, lawyer with the Société de l’assurance automo- Alberta and was also an active Liberal during jurisdictions, like Ontario, Alberta, B.C. media relations; Vanessa Hage-Moussa, me- bile du Québec and with Cain Lamarre before the 2011 election as campaign director for and Quebec,” he said in an email response dia relations; Mike Maka, planning manager; that, focused on transport law, and has also southern Alberta. As well, Mr. Rasheed helped to Hill Climbers. Jordan Deagle, communications planner; Mi- briefl y worked as a Senate aide on the Hill. out with Michael Ignatieff’s successful 2009 Mr. Bélanger has also started “to col- chael Den Tandt, communications adviser to Other political staff to Ms. Lebouthillier leadership campaign. laborate with” French-language magazine, the PM; Dave Sommer, digital creative lead; include: Cédrick Beauregard, director of AJ Cheema is a special assistant for West L’Actualité, with an “early analysis of the NDP Johanna Robinson, digital content assistant; communications and parliamentary affairs; regional affairs to Ms. Foote, while Stepha- leadership race” published online on March 16. Eleanore Catenaro, executive assistant to Chloé Luciani-Girouard, press secretary and nie Goveia is a special assistant for Quebec, “I’m intrigued by the possibilities of the director of communications; and offi cial issues management; Vanessa-Aimée Martin Lesley Sherban is a special assistant for media commentariat and quite happy to do it photographer Adam Scotti. is an assistant to the regional offi ces; and Ontario, Victoria Windsor is a special as- for the time being,” said Mr. Bélanger. “We’ll In other PMO news, or lack of, youth Gabrielle LaBadie-Johnson is scheduling as- sistant for Atlantic regional affairs, and Dilys see how it goes, but I’m certainly enjoying it.” affairs adviser Hilary Leftick continues to sistant to the minister and chief of staff. Fernandes is a special assistant. [email protected] act as the interim director of public appoint- Employment, Workforce Development Gianluca Cairo is the minister’s chief of The Hill Times ments, with Mary Ng on leave to campaign as the Liberal candidate in Markham-Thorn- hill, Ont. The byelection will take place in the riding on April 3, alongside federal byelec- Cabinet chiefs of staff , communications staff tion races in four other ridings: Calgary Heritage, Alta.; Calgary Midnapore, Alta.; Minister Portfolio Chief of Staff D. Comms Press Secretary Main Office Telephone Ottawa-Vanier, Ont.; and Saint-Laurent, Que. Trudeau, Justin Prime Minister, Intergovernmental Affairs, Youth Katie Telford Kate Purchase Cameron Ahmad, 613-957-5555 Katie Telford is chief of staff to Mr. Trudeau, Andrée-Lyne Hallé and Gerald Butts is principal secretary. Bains, Navdeep Innovation, Science and Economic Development Elder Marques Pauline Tam Karl W. Sasseville 343-291-2500 Bennett, Carolyn Indigenous and Northern Affairs Rick Theis James Fitz-Morris Sabrina Williams 819-997-0002 Bibeau, Marie-Claude International Development and La Francophonie Geoffroi Montpetit Louis Bélanger Bernard Boutin 343-203-6238, (PS) 343-203-5977 Ministers Lebouthillier, Brison, Scott Treasury Board Sabina Saini Bruce Cheadle Jean-Luc Ferland 613-369-3170 Carr, Jim Natural Resources Janet Annesley Laurel Munroe Alexandre Deslongchamps 343-292-6837 Hajdu, Foote hire regional Champagne, Francois-Philippe International Trade Julian Ovens Joe Pickerill Chantal Gagnon 343-203-7332 Chagger, Bardish Small Business and Tourism Rachel Bendayan Jonathan Dignan Marie-Emmanuelle Cadieux 343-291-2700 assistants House Leader Rheal Lewis Mark Kennedy Sabrina Atwal 613-995-2727 Duclos, Jean-Yves Families, Children and Social Development Josée Duplessis Mathieu Filion Emilie Gauduchon 819-654-5546 National Revenue Minister Diane Leb- Duncan, Kirsty Science (acting) Chris Ethier Michael Bhardwaj Stephanie Power (intern) 343-291-2600 outhillier recently hired Janick Cormier to Foote, Judy Public Services and Procurement Gianluca Cairo Annie Trépanier Jessica Turner 819-997-5421 work as a new special assistant for Quebec Freeland, Chrystia Foreign Affairs Jeremy Broadhurst - Alexander Lawrence 343-203-1851, and Atlantic regional affairs in her offi ce, (D.Comm) 343-203-5938 starting March 13. Garneau, Marc Transport Jean-Philippe Arseneau Marc Roy Delphine Denis 613-991-0700 Up until joining the minister’s political staff Goodale, Ralph Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Marci Surkes Dan Brien Scott Bardsley 613-991-2924 Gould, Karina Democratic Institutions Rob Jamieson John O’Leary Byrne Furlong 613-943-1838 team, Ms. Cormier had been working as an ex- Hajdu, Patty Employment, Workforce Development and Labour Matthew Mitschke Carlene Variyan Matt Pascuzzo 819-654-5611 ecutive and legislative assistant to Liberal MP Hehr, Kent Veterans, Associate Defence Christine Tabbert Rob Rosenfeld Sarah McMaster (Veterans) 613-996-4649, Steven MacKinnon, who represents Gatineau, (Associate Defence) Que., since shortly after the federal election, 613-996-3100 starting in November 2015. She had been Mr. Hussen, Ahmed Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Ali Salam Bernie Derible Camielle Edwards* 613-954-1064 MacKinnon’s sole aide on the Hill—though he Joly, Mélanie Canadian Heritage Leslie Church Christine Michaud Pierre-Olivier Herbert 819-997-7788 has another three constituency assistants—and LeBlanc, Dominic Fisheries, Oceans & Coast Guard Vince MacNeil Kevin Lavigne Laura Gareau 613-992-3474 has since been replaced by Véronique Simard. Lebouthillier, Diane National Revenue Josée Guilmette Cédrick Beauregard Chloe Luciani-Girouard 613-995-2960 MacAulay, Lawrence Agriculture and Agri-Food Mary Jean McFall Guy Gallant Oliver Anderson 613-773-1059 Before working for the MP, Ms. Cormier McKenna, Catherine Environment and Climate Change Marlo Raynolds Frédérique Tsai-Klassen Caitlin Workman 819-938-3813 was working on the Senate side of Parlia- Monsef, Maryam Status of Women Monique Lugli Philippe Charlebois Alex Wellstead 819-997-2494 ment as a special assistant to Alberta Lib- Morneau, Bill Finance Richard Maksymetz Daniel Lauzon Annie Donolo 613-369-5696 eral Senator Claudette Tardif after having Philpott, Jane Health Geneviève Hinse David Clements Andrew MacKendrick 613-957-0200 briefl y been a special assistant to inde- Qualtrough, Carla Sport and Persons with Disabilities Matt Stickney - Ashley Michnowski 819-934-1122 pendent Ontario Senator Anne C. Cools Sajjan, Harjit National Defence Brian Bohunicky Renée Filiatrault Jordan Owens 613-996-3100 for roughly two months, according to her Sohi, Amarjeet Infrastructure and Communities John Brodhead Kate Monfette Brook Simpson 613-949-1759 LinkedIn profi le. She helped campaign for Wilson-Raybould, Jody Justice Lea MacKenzie David Taylor - 613-992-4621 * senior special assistant, communications the Liberals during the 2015 election. She’s also a former tour guide on Par- Prime Minister’s Press Office: 613-957-5555 liament Hill and spent the summer of 2012 Kate Purchase, director of communications; Olivier Duchesneau, deputy director of communications; Cameron Ahmad, press secretary; and Andrée-Lyne Hallé, press secretary. as an intern in former New Brunswick Lib- —Last updated on March 31, 2017. 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Keystone XL will sup- Trump administration’s approval the latest example of the Liberals failing National Energy Board hearings “But none of this matters port good, middle-class jobs for of this project, it does not reduce to extract maximum economic benefi ts on the project, even in the face to a man as bull-headed as Canadians and Americans(5.25” alike. the needw forx new6.5” pipelines h) in from our resources. That makes it a bad of a broad consensus in Que- Donald Trump. As an added “As the world transitionsmid Feb to toCanada. mid-April The Liberal (2 months)government deal for Canadians. bec against it. This consensus is frustration, the Liberals, NDP a clean growth economy, Can- should have supported the North- “And just like every other pipeline represented by only one party in and Conservatives trumpet ada must lead. It is necessary ern Gateway Project and, going proposal, KXL is a reminder that the Ottawa: the Bloc Québécois. De- Alberta jobs as justifi cation to act on climate change and forward, must support the Energy Liberal government has so far failed to spite dozens of studies showing for this bad pipeline project, Hill Times 1/4 page adensure 2017 that the environment East process. Pipelines remain bring in a new review process for major all the dangers of building a while ignoring the refi nery and economy go hand-in-hand. among the safest and most ef- resource projects. Rather than fi xing the pipeline across more than 830 riv- jobs it would export state- Alberta’s oil sands are leading fi cient methods of moving crude discredited Conservative process—they ers and through many agricul- side. with a cap on emissions, and oil as well as other fuels.” simply layered their own poorly con- tural areas and forests, all the “Environment Canada’s an increasing price on carbon.” ceived process on top of it.” federalist parties support Energy numbers show Canada is on East. track to come up short even “Once again, Ottawa has the on our totally inadequate power to impose a pipeline on a Harper-era climate targets— province or on Quebec, even if a lowering GHG emissions to large majority of its residents are 17 per cent below 2005 levels against it. Only an independent by 2020, and to 30 per cent (5.25” w x 6.5” h) Quebec can ensure that its envi- by 2030. This impotent target ronment is fully protected.” ignores the ambitious com- mitment Canada made in the Paris Agreement to hold the world’s average temperature increase to no more than mid Feb to mid-April (2 months) 1.5°C. Models show the world has likely already blown past that carbon threshold, bringing with it the promise of more frequent climate di- sasters and rising sea levels. Thankfully, Keystone XL still faces an uphill battle before the dilbit fl ows.”

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Taking a selfi e Duck decoy, compound with Conservative Leader Rona Ambrose, her steam engine, basketball, partner J.P Veitch and her stepson. and other inventions: GG launches book on Gov. Gen. David Johnston speaks at the Library and Archives Canada about his new book Ingenious, co-authored by leading Canadian innovation innovator Tom Jenkins, CEO of OpenText.

f you weren’t at last week’s book launch consultant on Arctic issues, Stephen Hend- Iwith Gov. Gen. David Johnston and rie, as well as the federal government’s top OpenText chair Tom Jenkins, then you bureaucrat, Privy Council Clerk Michael Supreme Court Chief Justice Beverley McLachlin and her husband surely missed out learning about some of Wernick. Frank McArdle. the coolest inventions from Canada. “I think in a time when Canada is trying Titled Ingenious: How Canadian In- to fi nd its place in the world and where the novators Made the World Smarter, Smaller, good jobs of the future are going to come, Kinder, Safer, Healthier, Wealthier, and the authors of the book have done us a Happier, and published by Signal: McClel- great service of reminding how good we land & Stewart, the glossy coffee table are at this, and I’m hoping it will inspire book looks at 297 stories about Canadian other Canadians to go forward in the fu- inventions. ture,” Mr. Wernick said. “What we are attempting to do [is] to re- As the GG moved through the crowd ally move the country beyond complacency shaking hands and hugging others, I saw with respect to innovation and challenge Supreme Court Chief Justice Beverley all of us to say we have to be prepared to McLachlin and at the other end of the Gov. Gen. David Johnston's wife, Sharon Johnston, with her copy of welcome change, to embrace innovation room, noticed Universities Canada presi- Ingenious. in our lives and constantly to do things dent Paul Davidson, as well as Conference better,” Mr. Johnston said during his speech Board of Canada CEO Daniel Muzyka, Ingenious, the hardcover glossy coffee at the reception hosted in the Alfred Pellan Hervé Déry, assistant deputy minister table book, was launched March 28 Room at Library and Archives Canada in of corporate services and CFO of Library and highlights 297 stories of Canadian Ottawa last Tuesday evening. and Archives Canada, was also there, as inventions. No slouch academically, Mr. Johnston well as Ind. Sen. Douglas Black, and Gilles graduated from Harvard, Cambridge and Patry, president and CEO of the Canada Queen’s universities, and served as the Foundation for Innovation. dean of law at Western University, princi- Doug Pepper, president at McClelland pal of McGill University, and president of & Stewart and the publisher of the English the University of Waterloo. version of the book, along with Caroline About 100 guests fi lled the room, Jarnet, president of Éditions La Presse where—you guessed it—fancy and de- and publisher of the French version of the lectable hors d’oeuvres were served. I, of book, were also mingling in the crowd. course, befriended the servers to make sure Ian Stewart, president of the National Host Catherine Clark interviews Mr. Johnston The GG. the vegetarian options came my way, which Research Council of Canada, was in the on stage. was humus in mini cracker cups topped crowd, along with Alex Benay, Canada’s with a cherry tomato and herbs. Wine and chief information offi cer and, until recently, sparkling water were both on hand, along CEO of Canada Science and Technology with some of the Canadian-born props Museums Corp. mentioned in the book, like the whoopee I had the opportunity to briefl y chat cushion and a basketball. with Mr. Jenkins and Mr. Johnston about Standing tables had mini-charcuterie their book. boards, with different cheeses, grapes, “Canadians are great innovators and and crackers. Servers walked around with no one can read this book and not go away different plates of beef tartare, salmon on from it being so proud to be Canadian,” Mr. sliced baguette with olives, and cucumber Jenkins said. “Innovating is making things Rona Ambrose with her family. Tom Jenkins speaks about his book. with salmon mousse. It kind of felt like a better. It can be social innovation. It can be a scene from Netfl ix’s Chef’s Table. (Watch it product. There’s a whole different way that if you haven’t. It’s one of my favourites). you can innovate, and that’s why when the I briefl y chatted with Nobina Robinson, GG says anyone can innovate, that’s true.” CEO for Polytechnics Canada, who told me Mr. Johnston added that it’s “a Canadian that the launch of this book and its mission instinct to make life better, not simply for to inspire innovators is important at this yourself, but for your neighbours.” current time in Canada’s history. Before heading over to the Library and “Tom Jenkins and I served on the fed- Archives auditorium, where Catherine eral [research and development] panel of Clark hosted a panel session with the 2011,” Ms. Robinson said. “So I’ve given my authors, I saw Jean Lebel, president of In- recent life to this cause of innovation, and ternational Development Research Centre. Yours truly having a laugh with Mr. Jenkins and the GG promoting it, and promoting a concept of Also present were Sean Wilson and Thea Lobbyist Stephen Hendrie, left, Catherine Clark, and talking about basketball and the whoopee cushion, innovation that is more than just straight Yeatman, artistic director and board chair, Privy Council Clerk Michael Wernick. both Canadian inventions. university research. … [So it] makes me respectively, of the Ottawa International really happy to see a book like this come Writers Festival, which helped organize to be.” this event. I bumped into Isabelle Duchaine, com- Right before the panel discussion, which munications offi cer for the Business Coun- fi lled the room with about 300 people, I got cil of Canada, which was a treat because a chance to take a quick selfi e with interim we’ve known each other since our Model Conservative Leader Rona Ambrose, her United Nations days. spouse J.P. Veitch, and her stepson. Also from the BCC were Valerie Walker, Shruti Shekar is the editor of The Lobby vice-president of innovation and skills, Monitor, owned by Hill Times Publishing. and Susan Scotti, executive vice-president. [email protected] I had a chance to chat with independent The Hill Times The crowd enjoys some hors d'oeuvres during the reception for the launch of the book Ingenious. The Hill Times | monday, april 3, 2017 31 Events Feature

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Earth Day 2017 with David Suzuki, Ian Hanington and Le- SATURDAY, APRIL 8 with the Canadian Justice System (Especially Judges); Reporting The Refugee Crisis—A conversation with anne Betasamosake Simpson—Ottawa International Writers Ian McKay and Jamie Swift for The Vimy Trap: Or, some of Canada’s top journalists about their experienc- 2017 CFHS National Animal Welfare Conference—The Festival, Saturday, April 22, at 6:30 p.m., Christ Church How We Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Great es and challenges reporting on the refugee crisis. CBC’s annual Canadian Federation of Humane Societies Na- Cathedral, 414 Sparks St., 6:30 p.m. Tickets: general War; James McLeod for Turmoil, as Usual: Politics in Europe correspondent Margaret Evans; Globe and tional Animal Welfare Conference features speakers and $35; reduced $20; and free for members. Newfoundland and Labrador and the Road to the 2015 Mail’s Mark MacKinnon; Foreign Policy and OpenCan- dozens of different animal welfare topics, helping to FRIDAY, APRIL 28 Election; and Noah Richler for The Candidate: Fear and ada contributor Michael Petrou; Toronto Star national further professionalize the sector, build knowledge and Loathing on the Campaign Trail. security reporter Michelle Shephard; and freelance set the agenda for Canada’s humane movement for the Understanding the Indian Act—The federal government writer Naheed Mustafa will be talking at the Canadian year to come. April 8-11, 2017. The Westin Ottawa, 11 recently announced it would review the laws and policies MONDAY, MAY 15 War Museum, Barney Danson Theatre, 1 Vimy Place, Colonel By Dr. conference.cfhs.ca. related to Indigenous people, and it has struck a cabinet Donner Prize—The award for the best public policy Ottawa, April 3, 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m. Reception to follow. working group to lead the task. Of these laws, the 141-year- MONDAY, APRIL 10 book by Canadian will be announced in Toronto at the Faithkeepers Film Screening—The Parliamentary old Indian Act stands out as one of the most complex and Donner Prize’s Gala evening. The Donner Prize encourages Press Gallery is invited to an exclusive Parliament Hill House, Senate Sitting—The House and Senate are most reviled. What is the history behind this colonial law? and celebrates excellence in public policy writing by Ca- screening of Faithkeepers, a documentary film about sitting April 10-13. They break April 14-28 and resume How does it function? Is there any hope we will be able to re- nadians and the winner receives $50,000 while the other the violent persecution of Christians and other religious sitting May 1-19 (the Senate’s first fixed sitting day is move it from the books and replace it with a framework that nominated authors receive $7,500. The shortlist will be minorities in the Middle East. Seating is limited, May 2, and last is May 18). better reflects a nation-to-nation relationship? This workshop, announced in April and the winner will be proclaimed at please RSVP to [email protected]. 6-9 presented by Policy Options magazine (a digital publication TUESDAY, APRIL 11 a gala dinner in Toronto on Monday, May 15. Last year’s p.m., April 3. Sir John A. Macdonald Building, room of the Institute for Research on Public Policy), will bring winner was Donald Savoie’s What Is Government Good At? 100, 144 Wellington St., Ottawa. Film screening and Life and Health Insurance Industry Advocacy Day—CEOs together three leading experts to help answer our basic A Canadian Answer. For more information, contact the speakers reception. Featuring speakers: Rev. Majed representing Canada’s life and health insurance industry questions about the Act, with the aim of building knowledge Donner Prize manager Sherry Naylor at 416-368-8253 or El-Shafie, Raheel Raza, Conservative MP Tony Clement, will be in Ottawa to meet with Parliamentarians about around this key policy question facing our country. Friday, [email protected]. Rabbi Reuven Bulka, and Jennifer Breedon. issues of importance to Canadians, such as access to April 28, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Tickets and information available affordable prescription drugs, investing in Canada’s infra- at:http://irpp.org/irpp-event/understanding-the-indian-act/. TUESDAY, MAY 16 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5 structure and international trade. For more information, TUESDAY, MAY 2 Society of Composers, Authors, and Music Publishers Liberal Caucus Meeting—The Liberals will meet in contact Susan Murray ([email protected]). of Canada—The Society of Composers, Authors, and Room 237-C Centre Block on Parliament Hill. For more Michael Healey’s 1979—Canada’s Shaw Festival is set Vision Forum—To celebrate the launch of Vision Music Publishers of Canada (SOCAN) invites all Parlia- information, please call Liberal Party media relations at to co-produce a new production of 1979 by Michael Healey Health Month, come join us at our Vision Health Forum mentarians and staff to come celebrate Canadian music [email protected] or 613-627-2384. with Ottawa’s Great Canadian Theatre Company. The play for some light refreshments, interactive displays and mini talent at a reception on May 16 on Parliament Hill. Conservative Caucus Meeting—The Conservatives takes us back to the eve of former prime minister Joe Clark’s vision expo The Canadian Association of Optometrists 5:30-8:30 p.m. The event will showcase music perfor- will meet for their national caucus meeting. For more minority government’s defeat in a non-confidence motion. (CAO), the Canadian Council of the Blind (CCB), the mances from English and French top-chart artists. information, contact Cory Hann, director of commu- It’s a fast-paced satire incorporating political heavyweights Foundation Fighting Blindness and the Canadian National nications, Conservative Party of Canada at coryhann@ and influencers of the era. The production will rehearse at Institute for the Blind (CNIB) will be hosting the Vision Wednesday, May 17 conservative.ca. Shaw Festival, premiere in Ottawa at GCTC and tour back to Forum. May 2 from 4 p.m.-8 p.m., Room 256-S, Centre NDP Caucus Meeting—The NDP caucus will meet Shaw as part of its 2017 season. The Ottawa component will Block. For questions or to RSVP, contact Laurence Ther- Canada Grows On Trees—Celebrating Canada’s Sus- from 9:15 a.m.-11 a.m. in Room 112-N Centre Block, run from April 11 to 30, 2017. Tickets for Ottawa’s produc- rien [email protected] or 613.241.6000, ext. 226. tainably Managed Natural Resource, Forests: The Forest on Wednesday. Please call the NDP Media Centre at tion on sale: 613-236-5196 or gctc.ca. Products Association of Canada will be hosting a cocktail WEDNESDAY, MAY 4 reception on May 17, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., in the 613-222-2351 or [email protected]. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12 Bloc Québécois Caucus Meeting—The Bloc Québécois Diplomatic Hospitality Group—The Canadian Federation Laurier Room at the Château Laurier in Ottawa. For more caucus will meet from 9:30 a.m. in the La Francophonie Bank of Canada Release—The bank is expected to of University of Women’s Diplomatic Hospitality Group in information or to RSVP, please contact [email protected]. Room (263-S) in Centre Bock, on Wednesday. For more in- make its latest interest rate announcement as well as Ottawa invites diplomats, their spouses/partners, and their WEDNESDAY, MAY 24 formation, call press attaché Julie Groleau, 514-792-2529. publish its quarterly Monetary Policy Report. 10 a.m. families to this event, with the theme Bountiful Canada. The 15-Year Experiment: An Update on the Afghanistan Liberal Caucus Meeting—The Liberals will meet in It will feature a visit to the Canada Food and Agricultural Bank of Canada Release—The bank is expected to Reconstruction Effort—The University of Ottawa presents a Room 237-C Centre Block on Parliament Hill. For more Museum and the Experimental Farm. 901 Prince of Wales make its latest interest rate announcement. 10 a.m. conversation with John Sopko, SIGAR (Special Inspector information, please call Liberal Party media relations at Dr., and 960 Carling Ave. 10 a.m.-noon. A nominal fee THURSDAY, MAY 25 General for Afghanistan Reconstruction) for the United [email protected] or 613-627-2384. will be charged to help cover costs. States. April 5. 1-2:30 p.m. 120 University Pvt., Faculty Conservative Caucus Meeting—The Conservatives will MONDAY, MAY 8 Diplomatic Hospitality Group—The Canadian Federation of Social Sciences University of Ottawa FSS 5028. meet for their national caucus meeting. For more informa- of University of Women’s Diplomatic Hospitality Group in Famous 5 Speaker Series—Gina Wilson, Public tion, contact Cory Hann, director of communications, Con- Our Whole Society: Religion and Citizenship at Canada’s Ottawa invites diplomats, their spouses/partners, and their Safety Canada’s associate deputy minister, the most se- servative Party of Canada at [email protected]. 150th–St. Paul University, Ottawa. At Canada’s 150th, we families to this event, with the theme Historic Ottawa. nior First Nations woman in the Government of Canada, NDP Caucus Meeting—The NDP caucus will meet need to discover a new way of talking, thinking and acting It will feature a visit to the Billings Estate Historic Site, will be celebrated as a nation builder. Wednesday, April from 9:15 a.m.-11 a.m. in Room 112-N Centre Block, together so that Canada’s religious diversity can become a 2100 Cabot St., Ottawa. 10 a.m.-noon. A nominal fee will 5, 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m., the Rideau Club, 99 Bank St., on Wednesday. Please call the NDP Media Centre at resource for our collective advancement. Building on years be charged to help cover costs. Ottawa. Tickets $25, plus GST. 613-222-2351 or [email protected]. of experience in interfaith and religious-secular dialogue this The Parliamentary Calendar is a free events listing. Send The Harper Factor, Panel Discussion and Book Signing— Bloc Québécois Caucus Meeting—The Bloc Québécois conference will convene a range of fresh perspectives around in your political, cultural, diplomatic, or governmental event Co-editors Jennifer Ditchburn and Graham Fox will read from caucus will meet from 9:30 a.m. in the Francophonie room the themes of Reconciliation, Immigration & Refugees and in a paragraph with all the relevant details under the subject their book, The Harper Factor, on Wednesday, April 5, at 7 (263-S) in Centre Bock, on Wednesday. For more informa- Solidarity in Diversity. Speakers include: Dr. John Ralston line ‘Parliamentary Calendar’ to [email protected] by p.m. in the MacOdrum Library at Carleton University, 1125 tion, call press attaché Julie Groleau, 514-792-2529. Saul; Prof. John Borrows; Rita Chahal; Dr. Andrew Bennett; Wednesday at noon before the Monday paper or by Friday at Colonel By Dr., Ottawa, as part of the Ottawa International Day of Pink Gala—Celebrate queer and trans women Prof. Douglas Sanderson; Dr. Ingrid Mattson; Prof. Howard noon for the Wednesday paper. We can’t guarantee inclusion Writers Festival. The panel discussion will be hosted by pro- at the Day of Pink Gala, hosted by the Canadian Centre Adelman; Karen Joseph; Bishop Mark MacDonald; Palbinder of every event, but we will definitely do our best. fessor Susan Harada, associate director of Carleton’s school for Gender and Sexual Diversity. Award presenters and Shergill; and Dr. Martin Mark. To register: http://www. [email protected] of journalism. She will be joined by panellists Derek Antoine, hosts include MPs Randall Garrison, Sheri Benson, interfaithconversation.ca/2017 The Hill Times 6 12.0107 C Carbon

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