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She also previously served as the Montreal outfit as a principal, Earnscliffe announced bureau chief for the now-defunct Financial on Thursday. Times of Canada. A high-profile political commentator, Meanwhile, Sen. Munson is a former Mr. Anderson has enjoyed a varied career broadcast journalist who worked as a cor- in politics and business. Heard on the Hill respondent in Ottawa, London, and Beijing, He has worked on a multitude of promi- and elsewhere. He also covered the Gulf nent political campaigns, including the War in the early 1990s. federal Liberals’ 1979 election campaign, by Marco Vigliotti After leaving journalism, he became where the party was led by then-prime then-prime minister Jean Chrétien’s direc- minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau. tor of communications. In 2003, he was He also worked on leadership cam- appointed by Mr. Chrétien to the Senate. paigns for one-time Liberal prime min- “Some fine ex-journalists aboard,” Mr. isters John Turner and Paul Martin, and N ew media and press Diotte wrote on Twitter of the caucus. directed national campaigns for the now- For decades, Mr. Diotte worked as a defunct Reform Party under the leadership journalist for the Edmonton Sun, where he of Preston Manning. served in a variety roles, including as the He was also an adviser to the United freedom caucus holds paper’s provincial legislature reporter. Nations International Mission for Iraqi Mr. Diotte was at the centre of a free- Elections. dom of the press scandal in 2004, after In the private sector, Mr. Anderson Edmonton police targeted Mr. Diotte, then participated in the founding of Zip.ca, a inaugural meeting a columnist with the Sun, and Martin now-defunct online video rental service, Ignasiak, chairman of the Edmonton Police spending four years as its president and Commission, in an unsuccessful sting CEO, and has worked for several high-pro- operation intended to nab them for drunk file communications and lobbying firms. driving—though neither men drove drunk Mr. Anderson has frequently appeared that night. Police radio transcripts from on political panel shows, most notably on that night, published by the Edmonton CTV and CBC. Journal, show that the officers hoped to catch Mr. Diotte as payback for columns he had written that were critical of the police Liberal MP raises force. Both the Edmonton Police Commis- complaint about absence sion and Alberta solicitor-general were harshly critical of the attempted sting, and of indigenous language police chief Fred Rayner was later fired, the Globe and Mail reported. translation in Parliament Mr. Diotte unsuccessfully sought elec- tion as mayor of Edmonton in 2013 before Liberal MP Robert-Falcon Ouellette winning the nomination for the federal (Winnipeg Centre, Man.) was greeted with Conservatives in the new riding of Edmon- cheers from his colleagues after he rose to ton Griesbach for the 2015 election. He speak in the House on Thursday. won the general election in a close race. But chances are, most didn’t even un- Liberal MP John McKay (Scarborough- derstand what he had just said. Guildwood, Ont.) was also in attendance at That’s because Mr. Ouellette, an outspo- the founding meeting of the caucus. ken first-term MP, recited his short mem- ber’s statement in Cree, and the House doesn’t provide translation services for lan- Senator Meredith quitting guages other than French and English. An English translation he provided amid controversy later to the House revealed the statement MPs, Senators, and advocates attending the founding meeting of the new media and press touched upon two recent violent events in caucus. Pictured, from left to right, Liberal Senator Joan Fraser, Conservative MP Peter Kent, Embattled Independent Senator Don the Canadian Prairies in which Mr. Ouel- Non-affiliated Senator André Pratte, activist Arnold Amber, ex-journalist turned advocate Gord Meredith has decided to resign his seat in lette said young indigenous women were McIntosh, Liberal Senator Jim Munson, Conservative Senator Linda Frum, Conservative MP the Upper Chamber. killed or severely hurt, and called for ad- Kerry Diotte, Liberal MP John McKay, Liberal Senator Terry Mercer, cartoonist Guy Badeaux, and He announced his departure in a letter to ditional legal protections to thwart similar his Senate colleagues released Tuesday after- journalist Susan Korah. Photo courtesy of the Twitter account of Kerry Diotte occurrences. noon, though it has yet to be made formal. “These events occurred while people arliamentarians from different parties, Conservative Senator Claude Cari- The move comes a week after the Sen- stood by and recorded these incidents,” he Pincluding several former journalists, gnan (Mille Isles, Que.) tabled a Senate ate Ethics Committee recommended his ex- said, according to the English translation. gathered on Thursday for the inaugural public bill last fall that seeks to protect pulsion from the Upper Chamber because “The freedom of the violence calls into meeting of a new caucus focusing on me- journalistic sources, which has passed of an inappropriate relationship with a question our own humanity.” dia and press freedom issues. the Senate and is at second reading in the teenaged girl. Shortly after he delivered his state- Conservative MP Kerry Diotte (Edmon- House. “After consulting with my family, com- ment, Mr. Ouellette, alongside Assembly ton Griesbach, Alta.), himself a former The caucus, Mr. McIntosh said, is look- munity leaders, and my counsel over the of First Nations Ontario Regional Chief journalist, wrote on Twitter last week that ing to hold its second meeting in June, at past several weeks, I have decided to move Isadore Day, addressed the media outside he’s “glad to be part of [the] inaugural which time members will elect officers. forward with my life with the full sup- the House to provide a translated copy of meeting” of the all-party press and media According to Mr. McIntosh, Sen. Pratte port of my wife and children,” he wrote in his statement and explain the motivation freedom caucus. won seemingly universal agreement on a letter to his colleagues, as reported by behind it, but the MP also expressed his His post included a photo of other MPs his call for the caucus to be prepared to multiple news outlets. frustration with the lack of translation and Senators who attended the meet- take firm positions on issues regardless of services for indigenous languages. ing, several of whom previously worked where the members’ parties stand. “Unfortunately the translators couldn’t in the media, including Conservative MP He also said that Liberal Senator Terry Anderson picked up by or wouldn’t, according to the rules of Peter Kent (Thornhill, Ont.), Conservative Mercer (Northend Halifax, N.S.) expressed lobby shop Parliament, translate one of our indigenous Senator Linda Frum (Ontario), Indepen- concern about media ownership after the languages, which I still believe should be dent Senator André Pratte (De Salaberry, Halifax Chronicle Herald purchased a huge an official language of this country,” he told Que.), and Liberal Senators Joan Fraser number of newspapers in Nova Scotia in reporters. (De Lorimier, Que.) and Jim Munson (Ot- a deal with Transcontinental. The deal also In the House, sometime after the mem- tawa/Rideau Canal, Ont.), who serves as includes a number of newspapers in the ber’s statement was read, Conservative MP chair of the caucus. other Atlantic provinces. Ted Falk (Provencher, Man.) rose on a point The Canadian Committee for World The journalists-turned-Hillites in atten- of privilege to ask that MPs planning on re- Press Freedom (CCWPF) and Canadian dance all held prominent and highly visible citing statements in languages not covered Journalists for Free Expression (CJFE) will positions in the media landscape before by translators provide translated copies in be acting as resources for the caucus, with entering public office. advance to parliamentary interpreters to representatives from both organizations in Before jumping into politics, Mr. Kent ensure fellow members “would be able to attendance at the meeting and participat- was a prominent broadcast journalist, serv- enjoy the content of their statement and ing in discussions with Parliamentarians, ing in high-profile positions for the CBC, also provide the appropriate support and according to Gord McIntosh, director of NBC, and Global, as well as other outlets. response.” CCWPF. Sen. Frum is an author, editor, and Responding to Mr. Falk, House Speaker Mr. McIntosh, who attended the meet- columnist, who has worked for Maclean’s Geoff Regan (Halifax West, N.S.) said pro- ing, said he was told by Sen. Munson that magazine and the National Post. She was viding pre-translated passages “has been there were initially 25 RSVPs for the meet- appointed to the Senate in 2009. the practice.” ing but he received “a lot of last-minute Sen. Pratte is the former editor-in-chief Veteran political strategist Rick Anderson has “I encourage members, if they are going cancellations,” a common occurrence on of major daily Montreal newspaper, La joined Earnscliffe. Hill Times file photo to speak in a different language from the the bustling Hill. Presse. He served in that role from 2001 to two official languages, to provide copies of He said he was invited to brief the 2015. He was appointed to the Senate in Veteran political strategist Rick Ander- the translation of those statements to the caucus on why the CCWPF proposed its 2016. son has jumped ship to Earnscliffe. interpreters so that we can all be aware of creation, with there being “universal con- Sen. Fraser, who was appointed to the Mr. Anderson, who previously worked what they are saying,” he added. sensus” that such a group is needed now Senate in 1998, is a former editor-in-chief for the federal Liberal Party and the then- [email protected] more than ever. of the Montreal English daily The Gazette. fledgling Reform Party, joins the lobbying The Hill Times The Hill Times | wednesday, may 10, 2017 3 Conservative leadership race News Scheer, Lemieux, Chong score endorsements as advocacy groups release mock ballots past year, but with 16,412 members now Get-out-the-vote efforts split over 78 ridings—an average of about 210 each, compared to a national average of will target thousands of about 766 each—leadership candidates have been racing to secure support in valuable, party members invested sparsely-populated Quebec districts that can in abortion, supply more easily be swayed in their favour in an election where every riding counts equally, management. no matter how many members they have. Dairy producer and Les Amis founder Jacques Roy described Mr. Scheer as “the By Peter Mazereeuw candidate who has the best chance of Several candidates in the Conservative leadership contest have won support from grassroots beating Maxime Bernier” in a joint press interest groups, including Michael Chong, left, Andrew Scheer, centre, and Pierre Lemieux. The Hill P Andrew Scheer won a juicy en- release May 4 with the Scheer campaign. Mdorsement from Quebec dairy produc- Mr. Bernier (Beauce, Que.) has been in the Times photographs by Jake Wright ers last week, one of several candidates in group’s crosshairs as a vocal opponent of the Conservative leadership race to gain supply management, the system control- digital advocacy group backing centrist A Strong Canada, another pro-centrist momentum from third-party advocacy ling production in Canada of dairy, eggs, candidates in the race that says it signed advocacy group that says it has about 1,500 groups proclaiming their picks. chicken, turkey, and hatching eggs. The up about 5,000 new Conservative Party supporters in the Conservative Party, is set Mr. Scheer (Regina-Qu’Appelle, Sask.) group has said it will announce down-bal- members during the leadership race. to release a mock ballot at the end of the got the nod from Quebec’s Les amis de la lot endorsements soon. Tolerable Opposition, run by a group of second week of May. An April 30 press re- Gestion de L’offre et des Régions—friends Les Amis organizers are already work- friends spread across Canada and Australia, lease put Ms. Raitt, Mr. Chong, Mr. Bernier, of supply management and the regions— ing the phones on behalf of Mr. Scheer, try- has worked to target supporters in especially Mr. Saxton, former MP Chris Alexander, last week, a Facebook-based advocacy ing to get out the vote using membership low-membership ridings in the race, such as MP Deepak Obhrai (Calgary Forest Lawn, group with more than 10,000 supporters, lists for their ridings, said Martin Nichols, those in Quebec, according to Benjamin Kolac- Alta.), and businessman Rick Peterson on many of whom seem to be following the an English spokesperson for the group. zek, one of the organizers. The group’s mock its short list, in no particular order. leadership race closely. Candidate Michael Chong (Wellington- ballot ranked Lisa Raitt (Milton, Ont.) second, The Conservative Party signed up thou- Halton Hills, Ont.) won an endorsement ex-Vancouver MP Andrew Saxton third, and Continued on page 4 sands of new members in Quebec over the last week from Tolerable Opposition, a Erin O’Toole (Durham Ont.) fourth. Tailgate Party 2017 DUE TO LAST WEEK’S GAS LEAK, CHICKEN FARMERS OF CANADA IS ISSUING THIS RAINCHECK CFC

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Sen. Grant Mitchell is the sponsor ‘This is a hill I’m of C-16 and the government’s whip in the prepared to die Senate. The Hill Times photograph by on’; government Jake Wright aims to pass transgender rights bill before summer NDP caucuses in the House, and The Senate currently has 39 baggage. That began with the a mix of support and opposition Conservatives, 35 in the Indepen- Senate’s failure to pass its cousin, “I don’t think it’s going to among Conservative MPs. dent Senators Group, 18 Liberals C-279, in the last Parliament. The government in come to that. I think the momen- Conservative Sen. Don Plett (though they are separate from An amendment to that bill by tum is clear that there’s a lot of (Landmark, Man.), a critic of the the House Liberal caucus and Sen. Plett exempted many public the Senate will use support throughout the chamber bill, has said he was concerned government), and seven other spaces from the bill’s provisions. in all sides, in all corners.” that it would outlaw discrimina- Independents. Debate on C-16 was adjourned time allocation for The government in the Senate tion based on gender identity Sen. Plett and Sen. Unger eight times while the bill was at the first time if it’s has not used time allocation since without defining that term, argu- weren’t the only Conservatives to second reading, on all but one Sen. Peter Harder (Ottawa, Ont.) ing in the Senate that the term speak against the bill. Sen. Tobias occasion by Conservatives—most needed to keep the was appointed to lead it in 2015. ‘expression’ “encompasses no Enverga (Ontario) and Sen. Lynne often by Deputy Leader Sen. Yo- Sen. Harder, however, issued a group” in particular. Conservative Beyak (Ontario) also outlined nah Martin (British Columbia). bill moving, says whip scathing policy paper at the end Sen. Betty Unger (Alberta) also their opposition in the Senate That led Sen. Mitchell to ac- of March that accused the Con- criticized the bill in the Senate, during debate at second reading. cuse the Conservatives and Sen. Sen. Mitchell. servative Senate caucus of “time- arguing it would essentially force Three Liberals, five Independents, Plett specifically of intentionally wasting” and obstruction of the people to call transgendered per- and two government Senators stalling the debate, telling the Continued from page 1 government’s legislative agenda, sons by their preferred pronoun. spoke in favour of the bill at the CBC in February that, “If you’re and pre-emptively justified the Justice Minister Jody Wilson- second reading debate. opposed to the bill you have a bill is dealt with quickly, and will use of time allocation as a means Raybould (Vancouver Granville, Sen. Mitchell said he ex- responsibility to speak.” seek to use time allocation for of limiting such delays. B.C.) defended C-16 at the Senate pected to get support from “many” Sen. Plett rebuked that asser- the first time in the Senate this Given the government’s lack Legal Affairs Committee last Conservative Senators, and was tion in the Senate and again to session to force a vote if neces- of bodies in the Senate, though, week, arguing that the bill “will not aware of any Independent or The Hill Times last week, calling sary, says Sen. Grant Mitchell Sen. Harder’s paper noted that not create any specific rules about Liberal Senators who opposed it “an entirely false accusation,” (Alberta), the bill’s sponsor and he and the two other government the use of gendered pronouns,” C-16. Sen. Ratna Omidvar (On- and noting that C-16 had been the government’s whip in the representatives “must make their and that provincial human rights tario), the floor manager for the debated every sitting week in the chamber. case through moral suasion of a laws throughout Canada also Independent Senators Group, and Senate between the Christmas “This is a priority on the part majority of Senators.” Seeking to didn’t define “gender identity” or the office of Sen. Percy Downe break and the time it was referred of government. It’s a priority impose time allocation doesn’t other grounds of discrimination. (Charlottetown, P.E.I.), the Senate to committee on March 2. on the part of the government’s guarantee it will actually be al- Sen. Plett told The Hill Times Liberal whip, told The Hill Times Sen. Plett “certainly won’t be representative team in the Senate, lowed. he had not yet decided whether to that, as usual, the vote on C-16 delaying anything” as the bill and it’s a priority for me, and put forward amendments to C-16, wouldn’t be whipped, and their moves forward through the Sen- most of the colleagues who are Justice minister defends or whether any amendments caucus members would be free to ate either, said Jennifer Harnden, supporting that bill,” he said. could easily address his concerns vote as they chose. Sen. Plett’s director of parliamen- “It’s a hill I’m prepared to die bill with the bill. tary affairs. on. This has to be passed before Several Conservative Senators “But the fact of the matter is, Controversy at second Sen. Yonah Martin’s office did the summer break,” he said, later have expressed opposition to the it’s a government bill, and maybe not respond when contacted for adding that he did not expect to bill since it arrived in the Upper there’s an amendment that can be reading comment. have to use time allocation in Chamber in November after win- done, but I’m not hopeful that it C-16 arrived at the commit- [email protected] order to pass C-16 on time. ning support from the Liberal and can be defeated,” he said. tee stage with plenty of political @PJMazereeuw Scheer, Lemieux, Chong score endorsements as advocacy groups release mock ballots

Right Now, another anti- choose Mr. Lemieux or Mr. Trost last month, but down-ballot votes Get-out-the-vote efforts will target thousands abortion advocacy group whose for the top of their ballot, with from many of their supporters co-founder says it has signed up My Canada organizer Faytene will fall to Mr. Scheer, who has a of party members invested in abortion, supply between 2,000 and 5,000 new party Kryskow-Grasseschi recommend- better shot at going deep into the members, released a mock ballot ing Mr. Scheer for the number contest against front-runner Mr. management. ranking Mr. Lemieux first, followed two spot. Bernier. by Mr. Scheer and Mr. Trost. The Social conservatives could pro- Mr. Gunnarson is more confi- Campaign Life Coalition, whose Continued from page 3 group has volunteers working the vide a big boost for Mr. Scheer, dent, however, about Mr. Lemieux vice president Jeff Gunnarson says phones and social media trying said Quito Maggi, president and and Mr. Trost’s chances. it signed up roughly 9,000 Con- to get its supporters out to vote CEO of Mainstreet Research, “I think there’s enough sup- So-cons come out for servative members during the before the May 27 deadline, says which has been tracking the port to get them through the first leadership race, is encouraging its co-founder Alissa Golob. leadership race for iPolitics. Mr. ballot, that’s for sure,” he said. Lemieux supporters to select Mr. Lemieux Another pair of socially Lemieux and Mr. Trost will likely “My guess is, we’re [all] going Ex-MP Pierre Lemieux is being and candidate Brad Trost (Saska- conservative groups, Parents As be among the candidates knocked to be surprised.” boosted by a handful of socially toon-University, Sask.) at the top of First Educators and My Canada, out of contention as the votes are [email protected] conservative advocacy groups. their ballots, in any order. have encouraged supporters to stacked up, he told The Hill Times @PJMazereeuw The Hill Times | wednesday, may 10, 2017 5 Conservative leadership race News Five tidbits from CPC leadership fundraising data Ex-Liberal Senator Pana Ms. Byrne was responsible for leading the in the first quarter of 2017, raking in 309 Mr. Clement was recorded in the Conservative Party’s 2015 election campaign, contributions of $1,550. Elections Canada returns as having been Merchant appears to have and also served as a deputy chief of staff for Some of those donations came from the returned a $1,550 donation from his own former prime minister Stephen Harper. Asper family, a prominent wealthy family pocket. donated to Andrew Scheer. In an email to The Hill Times, she said from Winnipeg. David Asper used to serve as Because Mr. Clement paid the maxi- she’s “friends with him as well as a number chair of the National Post, and also played mum amount of $25,000 to his own cam- By Chelsea Nash of people on his campaign.” a role in the governance of the Post’s parent paign in 2016, he was no longer permitted Her financial support doesn’t equal an company, CanWest Global Communications to contribute any money to his campaign at ormer Senate Liberal Pana Merchant, who endorsement, though. She said she has no Corp., over the years (which became Post- all, even if it was a new calendar year. Fjust retired at the end of March, appears plans to endorse anyone, but will make her media). He donated $1,550 to Mr. Bernier in to have made a donation of $199 to Andrew “final decision” on who she is supporting January, and has also endorsed him publicly. 5. Money from ineligible memberships Scheer’s Conservative leadership campaign. this week and mail her ballot in. The Elections Canada returns also listed remitted to chief electoral officer The donation was made in the last quar- She also said she’s “friends with several Ruth Asper, Mr. Asper’s spouse, as having Conservative Party spokesperson Cory ter of 2016, on Dec. 12, returns from Elec- other candidates as well, and people on donated $1,000 to Mr. Bernier’s campaign on Hann confirmed that a chunk of “anony- tions Canada show. Ms. Merchant retired on almost all the other campaign teams.” Feb. 11. Rebecca Asper and Daniel Asper, Mr. mous” donations that were listed as having March 31, though her office, which remains Former Conservative cabinet minis- Asper’s children, are also listed as having do- been remitted to the chief electoral officer open for 60 days after her departure from the ter Peter MacKay appears to have made nated $1,550 each to Mr. Bernier’s campaign. were the result of ineligible memberships. Senate, did not respond to The Hill Times’ financial contributions to both Lisa Raitt Mr. Asper’s executive assistant said Mr. The party said it found 2,729 ineli- requests for comment. She and Mr. Scheer (Milton, Ont.) and Mr. O’Toole. Asper “is unavailable for comment on his gible memberships, or one per cent of its (Regina-Qu’Appelle, Sask.) both come from Mr. MacKay did not return a request for donations to the Maxime Bernier leadership total 259,010 members as of March 28. The the same province, Saskatchewan. comment. He has previously said he is staying campaign,” given his recent appointment as issue of fake memberships arose during Ms. Merchant was appointed to the Sen- neutral in the leadership race, though he said chairman of the Winnipeg Police Board. the campaign after Mr. O’Leary made a ate in 2002 by former Liberal prime minister last November he’s impressed with Ms. Raitt, After Mr. Bernier, former candidate public accusation that members were being Jean Chrétien. Liberal leader Justin Trudeau Mr. O’Toole and former cabinet minister Chris Kevin O’Leary earned the next highest registered fraudulently. expelled all Liberal Senators from his party’s Alexander. Mr. MacKay donated $200 to Ms. number of maximum contributions, with The party said it was unable to deter- parliamentary caucus in 2014, but Ms. Mer- Raitt on March 30, and $180 to Mr. O’Toole on 148. Eighty-seven donated $1,550 to Mr. mine which campaign was behind two IP chant remained sitting as a Senate Liberal. March 31. He told iPolitics he’s also donated O’Toole, 74 gave that amount to Kellie addresses used to anonymously pay for Here are four other headlines coming out to Michael Chong (Wellington-Halton Hills, Leitch (Simcoe Grey, Ont.), and 54 to Mr. 1,351 memberships online, which the party of fundraising data released by the Conserva- Ont.), Mr. Scheer, Mr. Alexander and Deepak Scheer, rounding out the top five. later cancelled for not being paid for by tive Party through Elections Canada last week Obhrai (Calgary Forest Lawn, Alta.). Fund- each individual member. on donations to leadership contenders up until raising data for donations since the end of 4. Tony Clement paid off his campaign debt The amount remitted to the chief elec- the end of March. A new leader from the 13 March has yet to be released. Former leadership contender Tony Clement tions officer came to $20,115, and was re- remaining contenders will be announced at a Mr. MacKay also headlined at a fund- (Parry Sound-Muskoka, Ont.), who has since mitted in nine different instalments ranging party convention in Toronto on May 27. raising event in support of Mr. O’Toole on endorsed Mr. Bernier, told The Hill Times he’s from Jan. 6 to March 28. March 28. And he appeared at a fundrais- managed to pay off his debt and that he will The total amount of returned dona- 2. High-profile Conservatives aren’t er for Mr. Alexander April 18. be filing his final accounting of leadership tions came to $71,259.88. Mr. Hann said endorsing, but donating expenses within the coming weeks. donations that are returned are “usually Jenni Byrne donated the maximum allowed 3. Maxime Bernier earned the most He said raising money after dropping out accidental over-contributions,” or a cash donation, $1,550, to her friend Erin O’Toole’s maximum donations of the race was no easy task, but to his “relief donation over $20, which is not permitted. (Durham, Ont.) campaign on Jan. 3, following The perceived front-runner of the race as well as delight, people did come through,” —with files from Kristen Shane an October donation to him for the maximum Maxime Bernier (Beauce, Que.) collected raising “tens of thousands of dollars” to help [email protected] allowed donation at that time, $1,525. the highest number of maximum donations Mr. Clement with his expenses. @chels_nash

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Ottawa received a walloping 112 millimetres of rain over the first seven days of May.The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

A man takes in the surging Ottawa River from the Chaudière Bridge, just west of Parliament Hill. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Small boats became the most practical form of Ottawa Centre Liberal MP Catherine McKenna fills sandbags Ottawa hasn’t seen a flood like this in decades, with the river rising three metres transportation in some areas of Gatineau. The Hill in fellow Liberal MP Francis Drouin’s riding east of Ottawa in above normal spring levels. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia Times photograph by Jake Wright Rockland, Ont. Photograph courtesy Francis Drouin’s Twitter page

As the floods worsened, Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard asked the federal government last week to dispatch the military to help in relief efforts, a request immediately M Ps don hip waders, approved by the Trudeau govern- ment, with some 1,730 troops cur- rently deployed to hard-hit areas. Mr. Fergus said residents are thrilled to have the military dispatched to provide assistance, grab sandbags amid noting that crowds congregated outside the Hull Regiment to cheer on the troops. Mr. Amos said he’s found the immediate response by the Cana- dian Armed Forces “very appreci- ated” by constituents. historic flooding “The deployment was immedi- ate and accelerated. So I think people saw an action as soon as ways spilled into low-lying areas, To the immediate north and ‘The community efforts are tremendous, it’s that formal request was made,” turning once bustling roadways west, the situation has been far he said. into murky, unrefined canals. worse. really quite inspiring,’ says Liberal MP Will Amos. “That’s what I’m hearing on Liberal MP Greg Fergus (Hull- Mr. Amos said it’s been a “one- the ground. We got everyone go- Aylmer, Que.), who represents in-a-hundred-year flood” in his ing in the same direction.” ing 112 millimetres of rain. In parts of the city of Gatineau, said riding, with more than 20 roads in Continued from page 1 But Conservative MP Cheryl May 2016, the city was showered that while areas of his riding have the Municipality of Pontiac being Gallant (Renfrew–Nipissing–Pem- The trouble in the sprawling with only 26 millimetres over the been largely spared, flooding in evacuated and several nearby broke, Ont.), who represents a Ottawa River watershed has its course of the entire month. low-lying neighbourhoods such municipalities declaring states of nearby Eastern Ontario riding that roots, at least partly, in an unusu- On average, the city receives 81 as Deschênes, located on the emergency. has also struggled with rising wa- ally wet and long winter season. millimetres of precipitation in May. banks of the Ottawa River, is He pointed to the evacuation ters, said her constituents have ex- As the weather warmed in the The surging rainfall not only “pretty damn serious.” of the Foyer Père Guinard seniors pressed frustration that the military past months, the massive snowfall swelled already engorged water- In the former city of Hull, centre in Maniwaki as one of the hasn’t been deployed to aid them. began to feed local waterways, ways, but it softened the ground, located directly across the river most heart-wrenching episodes She blamed the Ontario causing them to swell. leaving it excessively saturated from Ottawa, he said the flood- of the floods, with patients at the Liberal government for failing But the real culprit seems to be like an over-damp sponge. As a re- ing has mostly swamped parks as facility, many suffering from seri- to request military assistance like the precipitation blanketing the sult, when more rain poured, there opposed to residences, while the ous afflictions like Alzheimer’s its counterpart in Quebec. region. was no place for the excess water area around Lac-Leamy has also disease and dementia, temporar- Over the first seven days of to go, and the bursting banks of been badly inundated, though ily moved to a community centre May, Ottawa received a wallop- the various, intertwined water- there aren’t many homes there. to wait out the deluge. Continued on page 7 The Hill Times | wednesday, may 10, 2017 7 Extreme weather News

‘You feel like you’re in some sort of science fiction movie,’ said Liberal MP Steven MacKinnon, left, who spent his weekend filling sandbags, and visiting the flooded zones with the army to help get people out of their homes. In his Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced $1-million for the Canadian Red riding, more than 700 residents were evacuated from their Cross to help respond to the disaster. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright homes. Photograph courtesy Steven MacKinnon’s Twitter page

MPs lauded the efforts of volunteers who showed up to help their neighbours, though not everyone was so lucky. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, background fourth from left, and Liberal Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale, centre, and Defence Minister Residents of Pointe Gatineau district, at the corner of Rue Jacques- MP Peter Schiefke, foreground second from right, speak to residents in Harjit Sajjan, left, are coordinating the federal response to the Cartier and Rue Saint François Xavier, laid down sandbags to keep Terrasse-Vaudreuil, Que. in a photo released May 7. Photograph courtesy crisis, which has included the deployment of 1,730 military troops the water away from their homes. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright Justin Trudeau’s Twitter page in hard-hit areas of Quebec. The Hill Times photograph by Rachel Aiello

Continued from page 6 Ms. Gallant also praised the “[It’s] citizens helping citizens resents a riding across the river Liberal MP Adam Vaughan response from local residents to in a very nice manner,” he said, from Montreal in Laval that has (Spadina-Fort York, Ont.), who Liberal MP Karen McCrimmon the flooding, pointing to a Face- joking that because of his strong also seen flooding, said he’s represents the islands, said he was (Kanata-Carleton, Ont.) represents book page set up to coordinate back he was largely relegated to extremely appreciative of all the in contact with residents to keep a west-end Ottawa riding that in- volunteer efforts in her area. performing “grunt work” in the efforts of emergency responders, abreast of updates as the local cludes the flooded Constance Bay Across the river in Gatineau, relief effort. from the military to firefighters community took the lead in sand- neighbourhood. Mr. Fergus said the response from Fellow Liberal Francis Scar- to local hydro crews working bagging efforts, with conditions While some residents the community has been “amaz- paleggia (Lac-Saint-Louis, Que.), to prevent any electrical or gas on the islands since improving. have called for the military ing,” as neighbourhood groups who represents the western tip of issues. The floods, he said, empha- to be brought in, she said the have sprung into action, going the Island of Montreal, said he He said he and his team has sized the need for the Canada streetscape of the traditional cot- house to house to help people and his team have helped out in volunteered to help residents, Infrastructure Bank proposed tage country area would make with sandbags and to distrib- sandbagging efforts on nearby Île including bringing sump pumps by the federal Liberal govern- such a response exceedingly ute sump pumps to drain flooded Bizard, while he has reached out to inundated homes. ment, with flood-proofing a costly difficult. homes. to the local health authority and “I believe it’s our obligation, but necessary investment that The narrow streets of the People have also come out to the mayors of the communities he our national duty, to go and help governments can’t afford to push riverside neighbourhood have provide free food, coffee, and hot represents. [affected residents], and that’s ex- off until they can cobble together already caused congestion issues chocolate to volunteers, emergen- While the flood damage varies actly what we’re doing, and that’s the funds. and the movement of the mili- cy responders, and those affected across his riding, he pointed to exactly what we’ll continue to do, In most cases, Mr. Vaughan tary’s heavy equipment through by the flooding, he said, urging the evacuation of a seniors centre “ he added. explained that land around flood- the area could have caused even any willing folks to help out in in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue in the Thankfully, it appears the prone waterways needed to be more damage, she warned. whatever way they can. far west expanses of the Island of worst of the crisis is over. turned into park space complete “The kind of flooding and the After beginning in eastern On- Montreal as one of the most jar- Numerous roads in Gatineau with water-obstructing berms, location made it really difficult,” tario and western Quebec, flood- ring scenes of the ordeal, along- and elsewhere in western Quebec while corresponding develop- said Ms. McCrimmon, a military ing along the watershed migrated side the almost complete inunda- and the National Capital Region ment around the area should to veteran herself. to the Montreal area over the past tion of small Île Mercier. have reopened in recent days af- “tie into” how water is managed in Instead, she praised local few days, with water spilling into He said most residents have ter floodwaters in certain pockets major city centres. community members for com- basements, lawns, and roads. told him they have never seen have begun to recede, though Ms. “The cost of doing that—and ing out to assist their fellow Liberal MP Frank Baylis flooding as bad this, while older McCrimmon warned that the real largely it’s done on private land residents, saying 400 to 500 (Pierrefonds-Dollard, Que.) who constituents have compared it to challenge would be the inevitable not public land—is really compli- volunteers showed up to help on represents one of the hardest-hit severe flooding in 1973 and inun- cleanup. cated,” he said. Saturday, collectively filling some sections in the region, a western dations in the 1950s. Further west, Toronto was “[That’s] where an infrastructure 85,000 sandbags, roughly 5,000 to portion of the Island of Montreal For the most part, Mr. Scarpa- spared a major deluge despite bank could come and play a role.” 10,000 an hour at the peak. bordering the St. Lawrence River leggia said constituents haven’t fears that the flood-prone Don While the cost of flood-proof- So many people came out in called Pierrefonds, said there has complained to him about the River would burst its banks. ing cities is huge, Mr. Vaughan miserable, soggy conditions to been “tremendous support” for response from the various levels However, water did sweep into said the cost of doing nothing help that they literally ran out of relief efforts across the area, with of governments, with many “very the Toronto Islands located south is far steeper, with even more sandbags, she said, noting that his entire staff joining count- happy” to see the military de- of downtown in Lake Ontario, having to be shelled out after a the local Sobeys grocery store less volunteers helping out with ployed to provide assistance. though the damage did not match catastrophic flood. donated a prime rib dinner to vol- sandbagging and other support Liberal Fayçal El-Khoury that seen in the National Capital [email protected] unteers and first responders. initiatives. (Laval—Les Îles, Que.), who rep- Region or in Montreal. The Hill Times 8 wednesday, may 10, 2017 | the hill times

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E ditorial Letters to the Editor Conservatives are hitting Provincial Liberals have a leader that the Liberals where it hurts suits Ontario e: “Ontario premier’s resignation not I think the provincial Liberals have a he Liberals are taking a beating this Catherine McKenna’s $6,000 photography Ronly option,” ( The Hill Times, May leader that suits Ontario. A political party Tweek, thanks to multiple news stories bill from the COP21 climate summit. 1, p. 22). I’ve got a seven-year history of whose members best resemble the face of about government spending on what Of course, the Conservatives haven’t election campaign volunteer canvassing contemporary society—characterized by some would call vanity projects. always counted the pennies themselves. provincially for Dalton McGuinty, John ‘gay,’ ‘gender,’ ‘global,’ and ‘green,’ values— The stories stemmed from responses to We all remember the $16 glass of orange Fraser, Nathalie Des Rosiers, as well as best leads its citizens. order paper questions submitted by Con- juice that killed Bev Oda’s cabinet career. federally for Mauril Bélanger and Mona Andrew Romain servative MPs to squeeze embarrassing The Tories under Stephen Harper spent in Fortier. Gatineau, Que. information out of the government. other areas that could be considered van- Because of those responses tabled in ity projects to bolster their image, includ- the House, we’ve learned that top public ing millions of dollars for their Economic servants with eight government agencies Action Plan ad blitz. have left taxpayers to foot the bill for their You could argue that not all the Liberals’ Canada should support Taiwan’s memberships at the exclusive Rideau spending on Snapchat filters and private Club since at least the last election, as first club memberships was frivolous. There’s a participation at world health body reported by iPolitics. point to be made about selling the Cana- Seven federal departments, agencies, dian brand abroad, and using increasingly hile the 70th World Health Assembly absence of Taiwan would create a serious and Crown corporations have spent about popular platforms such as Snapchat to do W(WHA) gears up to discuss global loophole in the global health system. $22,000 to develop specialized filters it. One filter, for instance, cost the foreign health issues and relevant policies in Geneva Taiwan and Canada enjoy robust rela- for the social media platform Snapchat ministry US$125 to be available on U.S. starting May 22, it is our hope that Taiwan tions. Two-way trade totalled $6-billion in between when the Liberals took power in President Donald Trump’s inauguration will not be absent from this important an- 2016. More than 100,000 Canadians visit- November 2015 and when the question day, and was used 219 times, and viewed nual event aiming to “build a better, healthier ed Taiwan, while 80,000 Taiwanese tripped was asked in March 2017, as reported on 11,054 times. On the club membership, future for people all over the world.” to Canada in 2016. There will be 28 direct The Hill Times’ website. these agency heads could likely find some Taiwan has been continuously invited flights between Canada and Taiwan from And the government spent nearly place cheaper to entertain, but in some cas- to attend the WHA as an observer since June this year. I sincerely look forward to $1,900 on cardboard life-size cutouts of es it is worthwhile to spend money to hold 2009. Our noteworthy efforts include Canada’s continued support for Taiwan’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, meant important events and facilitate networking combating SARS and dengue at home, as participation in the upcoming WHA. for display at some Canadian diplomatic and intelligence gathering. well as providing assistance in combating Chung-chen Kung missions abroad. When news of the cut- But even if some of these expenses outbreaks of Ebola, MERS, and the Zika Representative outs first broke, though, the practice was are justified, this is still bad news for the virus. Taiwan sees over 60 million incom- Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in swiftly banned and the cutouts left to col- Liberals. This is the kind of news that ing and outgoing passengers per year. The Canada lect dust in storage, the Canadian Press splashes out of the Ottawa bubble and reported. into the minds of Canadians. It’s easy The Conservatives know how to hit the to digest, and it gets remembered when Liberals where it hurts. They can portray Canadians go to the polls. Explanations, the Liberal government as vain, spend- like the fact that the agency heads who Canadian farmers getting Trumped thrift elitists—a longstanding narrative expensed Rideau Club memberships used to tar the Liberals—while burnish- operate at arm’s length from the govern- .S. President Donald Trump’s recent ing, and the Canadian taxpayer does not ing their own image as defenders of the ment, are likely too weak to register. Uwar of words on supply management have to provide any support. Why would public purse. It falls in the same storyline The Liberals need to watch these vul- has emboldened several anti-Canadian- anyone want to give that away? Is it just as Health Minister Jane Philpott’s limo- nerabilities, because they could add up over farmer cheerleaders to emerge. Chief so some mega-corporations could get into service use, and Environment Minister time and affect them at the polls in 2019. among them is Sylvain Charlebois, who the business and skim money from farm- speaks from his comfortable bubble as ers and consumers while providing lower the dean of the Faculty of Management at quality products? Dalhousie University. Charlebois sounds Checking the prices of milk, one like he comes from the past when he wonders why supply management can indicates that killing supply management be the cause for excessive milk prices. could mean lower costs for consumers as A four-litre milk jug was priced between competition increases. $6.40 and $4.63 per jug within a five- What competition? Has he been living kilometre radius in Regina, Sask. Produc- in a bubble and not seen what’s happen- ers got the same price when they sold the ing in the agricultural sector? Machinery milk, so why is there almost a 30 per cent dealers, chemical companies, fertilizer discrepancy at the retail level between companies, and grain companies have stores? Obviously one of those stores all been consolidating down to two or is gouging their customers or the other three main companies in the whole store is using milk as a loss leader. Either world. These companies are taking more way, if supply management was removed, money from both farmers and consumers. it is pure fantasy to think consumers Charlebois suggests ending supply would get cheaper milk. management is a good thing, and yet Charlebois and others came from Wisconsin farmers have clearly stated the archaic era where they believe in that the problem in the U.S. is the over- the theory of trickledown economics. It production of milk, which drops the price may sound good, but when powerful farmers receive. And in order for the U.S. companies use their dominance of the farmers to stay in business they need gov- market to take excess profits, they don’t ernment support from U.S. taxpayers. trickle them down. They trickle them up Canadian supply management ensures to shareholders; and farmers, consumers, enough milk is produced so the market and taxpayers get to work harder for less. is not shorted, consumers get a good Kyle Korneychuk product, farmers can make a decent liv- Pelly, Sask.

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fundamentalist Sunni extremist in Iraq is in the old city of Mosul Also on the ground are a large evildoers. which, with its labyrinth of nar- number of Iranian military advis- Canada best In the same way that the elec- row streets, will prove a night- ers who are working directly with tion of Donald Trump as U.S. presi- mare for the alliance attackers. the Shiite militias. dent made George W. Bush appear It is of course reluctance on Then of course you have the quit Iraq, leave like a sage statesman by com- the part of the allied units to Kurdish militia groups, which parison, Daesh atrocities somehow endure that nightmare that has have been tutored by some of have made al-Qaeda seem like a led to the snail’s pace of the Canada’s most professional more reasonable brand of Islamic overall siege. Although the as- commandos. But these Kurds are post-war power terrorists. But I digress. sorted hodgepodge of allied units not fighting to liberate the Sunni In Iraq, the U.S.-led interna- outnumbers the remaining Daesh Arab residents of Mosul from the tional alliance has stepped up its forces groups by something Sunni Arab Daesh extremists. siege of the Daesh-held city of like 25 to one, the fact is that all They are instead fighting to in- struggle to Mosul. This combat offensive is of these disparate groups are crease Masoud Barzani’s bargain- now well into its seventh month, fighting for a different ultimate ing position in the Kurdish quest and Canadian special forces sol- objective. for an independent state. diers have been playing an ac- There are American advis- Barzani is the president of regional actors tive role in assisting the Kurdish ers and troops on the ground, the Kurdistan Regional Govern- militia in that quest. The reason and the U.S. is co-ordinating the ment, and he has been adamant for such a lengthy battle can massive aerial armada, which from the get-go that he has no TTAWA—For those closely only be partially attributed to includes Canadian refueller and intention of ever returning to a The various groups Ofollowing the conflicts in Syr- the fanaticism of the Daesh de- reconnaissance aircraft. The U.S. unified Iraq under the control of ia and Iraq, it would appear that fenders. It is now estimated that policy is to support the corrupt al-Abadi. fighting Daesh in the days of the self-proclaimed there are less than 1,000 Daesh regime of Prime Minister Haider The allied commanders have Mosul don’t have the caliphate of Daesh (also known fighters holding on to a smaller al-Abadi in securing a unified, vowed that they will liberate as Islamic State, ISIS, and ISIL) and smaller part of the western Daesh-free, Iraq under a central the remainder of Mosul within same goals in mind. are coming to an end. part of Mosul. The eastern half Baghdad authority. That is also the next three weeks. With the Backed by Russia and Iran, of the city was reported as being the stated intent of Global Af- elimination of their common Syrian President Bashar al-Assad fully liberated by the alliance in fairs Canada. enemy, the power struggle among and his loyalist forces have had late January. While al-Abadi is a Shiite, the various allies is sure to erupt. recent success against the Daesh To keep their fighters loyal many of the Shiite militia groups Rather than sticking around to forces based in and around the to the cause, Iraqi news sources assisting in the siege of Mosul pick sides, Canada would be wise city of Raqqa. reported that Daesh has begun are waging a punitive offensive to pull out our trainers and leave Some reports suggest that lopping off the ears of those sus- against the Sunni followers of the future of Iraq and Syria to embattled Daesh fighters have pected to be plotting surrender or Daesh, in the name of a holy the regional stakeholders and the sought to desert the current fight desertion. This seems like a hell war. Revenge atrocities commit- world’s superpowers. and join the ranks of al-Qaeda in- of a way to enforce loyalty, but ted by the Shiite militias in the It’s not our fight. stead. However, I’m not sure how, if nothing else it should make it early stages of the Mosul offen- Scott Taylor is editor and in the bigger picture, this change easy to identify these one-eared Scott Taylor sive have cast doubt upon their publisher of Esprit de Corps of alliance will matter, given that individuals after the battle. suitability for any post-victory magazine. Inside Defence both Daesh and al-Qaeda are The final stronghold of Daesh occupation role. The Hill Times

arrived in the country in March. Moon would have great difficulty Trump applying heat to Korean crisis in reversing that decision, and the North Koreans are predictably waxing hysterical about it. In South Korea, on the other U.S. On the other hand, Trump The White House’s hand, things may be about to President shocked the South Koreans by change a lot. Donald announcing at the end of April rush to crack down The candidate predicted to win Trump’s that South Korea would have to the presidency in this week’s elec- White House pay $1-billion for the THAAD on the North is at tion, Moon Jae-in, favours a has said system, despite an existing agree- odds with the South. much softer policy towards North military ment that the U.S. would bear the Korea. He has even promised to action cost. He also declared that he was re-open industrial and tourist against North going to renegotiate the existing projects in the North that were Korea is on free trade agreement between financed by South Korea under the table, the two countries. This suggests the last Democratic (centre-left) but also that there is no clever plan, just government. wants South the usual stumbling around in the A decade ago, when Moon’s Korea to dark. Democratic Party was still in pay for U.S. Whether the U.S. is deliber- power in Seoul, he was chief of protection. ately manipulating events or not, staff to President Roh Moo-hyun Photograph Moon Jae-in will be in a difficult and the so-called Sunshine Policy courtesy of Gage situation if he becomes president. of reconciliation with North Ko- Skidmore He quite rightly believes that Gwynne Dyer rea was the order of the day. there is no need for a crisis this Global Affairs The goal was to create commer- This runs directly contrary to a deliberate attempt to get the year to resolve a problem that has cial, financial, and personal ties to Trump’s policy of tightening confrontation going before Moon been simmering away (but never between the two Koreas, and to economic sanctions against the takes office. boiling over) for at least 15 years, ONDON, U.K.—Apart from that end South Korea sent aid and North and even threatening mili- One clue could be the sud- but unless he goes along with it LDonald Trump’s need for a investment to the North. tary action to force Pyongyang den rush to deploy the THAAD he will find himself in a confron- dramatic foreign policy initiative, is It’s impossible to say whether to abandon its nuclear weapons (Terminal High Altitude Area tation with Donald Trump. there any good reason why we are that would eventually have led program. So the question is: has Defense) system in South Korea Could he win it? He could if having a crisis over North Korea’s to a less tense and militarized the Trump administration pushed before the election. It’s a system he has strong support at home. nuclear weapons testing now? situation in the Korean peninsula, a military confrontation with designed to intercept short- and South Koreans are divided more If the Pyongyang regime is because in the 2007 election the North Korea to the top of its medium-range ballistic missiles or less evenly between a hard and really planning an underground conservatives won and scrapped foreign policy agenda in order of the sort that North Korea might a soft approach to North Korea, nuclear test soon, as Washington the Sunshine Policy. The past to pre-empt Moon Jae-in’s new use to deliver nuclear weapons on but they all agree that they don’t alleges, it will be the sixth bomb decade under right-wing govern- Sunshine policy? South Korea (and maybe Japan) want a war in which they would test it has carried out, not the ments have seen North-South Given the chaos that reigns in if it ever managed to make its be the primary victims. Trump’s first. That hardly qualifies as a relations re-frozen, and the in- the Trump White House, this may nuclear weapons small enough to reckless style could frighten them new development that requires vestments in North Korea closed not be the case. It could just be fit on them. into Moon’s arms. urgent action. The same goes for down by Seoul. that Trump is making policy on A reasonable precaution, per- Gwynne Dyer is a United its ballistic missile tests, which If Moon Jae-in wins, he says the fly, and that he neither knows haps—but THAAD was originally Kingdom-based independent have been ongoing for many he will reopen economic ties with nor cares about the domestic scheduled to be installed in South journalist whose articles are pub- years. Nothing new is going on in North Korea in a policy his advis- politics of South Korea. But Korea between August and Octo- lished in 45 countries. North Korea. ers call Sunshine 2.0. some recent U.S. actions point ber of this year. Then suddenly it The Hill Times 10 wednesday, may 10, 2017 | the hill times Comment Sajjan didn’t need to burnish his brand with fiction became a lieutenant-colonel. He had four Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will have to look at the overseas deployments, including three damage caused by the defence minister’s fib as he in Afghanistan, and got wounded during his service. He spent 11 years with the mulls a summer cabinet shuffle. Vancouver Police Department, ending his career as a detective with the depart- TTAWA—Defence Minister Harjit ment’s gang crimes unit. OSajjan knows the danger of self- Action heroes just go about kicking inflicted wounds. He recently maimed ass; the splash and flash is for others. himself when he went against his own Around Ottawa and in other places brand. Nothing his political opponents where people encounter Sajjan, he comes will try is likely to have the same impact across as real and likeable. He is the guy on his political career as his own recent who actually has bled for his country, self-aggrandizing. but isn’t telling the world about it. He When Sajjan came into politics as develops credibility by being who he Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan has come under a decorated military veteran and hard- is: a person dedicated to public service. Tim Powers fire after inflating his role in a military operation nosed drug cop, he had a refreshing air A doer of the job, not the teller of tall in Afghanistan during his time in the armed Plain Speak of humility about him. His resume just tales with bits of embellishment to make forces. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright screamed action hero: a trooper who things sounds a tad more exciting. Boasters and braggarts are common features of most political ecosystems. Some political practitioners are of the view that the better the story, the better the result for their political careers. The ability to stretch the truth is seen in some circles as a necessity for political success. Sajjan in his early days as a minister did demonstrate his political communica- tions skills were in need of improvement. He struggled in late 2015 and early 2016 to explain the Trudeau government’s po- sition on procuring fighter jets. While he was clumsy in that period, he remained credible. Not all previous ministers of defence were blessed with great oratory skills, so he was not alone in that regard. Only Sajjan can explain why, in a pub- lic speech in April in India, he decided to inflate himself and claim he was “the ar- chitect” of Operation Medusa. Sometimes speakers take liberties or are coached to do so to build their persuasive powers with audiences. Perhaps he felt he needed to lift his communications game because soon, like now, he would be asked to sell the Liberal government’s vision of the modern military. It also simply could have been a mistake of the moment. That does happen to speakers when they per- form. They can lose their discipline. Whatever the reasons for Sajjan’s road trip on the highway of hyperbole, he has hurt himself; he had already laid the foundation of the brand of a duti- ful, straight-up public figure who also happened to be a politician. He wasn’t the annoying twerp constantly looking for a microphone and headline. That all THIS WEEK got messed up by Sajjan’s April speech, which put his own team in a difficult spot Canada’s when he decided to create a new Medusa narrative. re-engagement Between now and the time Parliament rises for the summer, Sajjan’s boss, the with Iran prime minister, will be doing a battle damage assessment. He’ll be looking to determine if his defence minister’s cred- ibility gap can be closed, or whether it’s time to find a new minister to carry the Liberals’ military vision forward. A mid- term cabinet shuffle is rumoured for this summer. Will Sajjan be sent to rehab his ministerial career in another ministry? Action heroes always have a dark period; it is part of what makes them appealing and ultimately saleable. This might be Sajjan’s. But based on the man’s previous life experience, he’ll be able to survive quite easily. Hopefully, he has learned a lesson that it is better to be who you are rather than someone you’re not. Tim Powers is vice-chairman of Sum- .ca ma Strategies and managing director of Abacus Data. He is a former adviser to Conservative political leaders. The Hill Times

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Rising violence It’s an unpredictable and Mexico, while never a haven In addition, arbitrary arrests unsettling business with no rules for intrepid journalism, has be- are on the rise, with a total of 348 against journalists and no reliable guideposts. Even come one of the most dangerous journalists detained worldwide veteran correspondents can sud- places in the world for the media at the end of last year. In Turkey, around the world is denly find themselves in life or now that it verges on a failed hundreds of reporters have been death situations. state plagued by drug cartels. hauled into court on charges of Kathy Gannon, an Associated Canada’s concern as Yet the risks incurred by In the last decade and a half, “insulting the president” or “ter- Press correspondent, was shot and foreign reporters from major 124 reporters have been killed rorism.” wounded in 2015 when an Afghan well. Western countries, with their in Mexico, according to official Journalists also run a high risk police commander opened fire on her influential media outlets and big, figures. Threats and beatings are of arrest and detention in China, and photographer Anja Niedringhaus engaged embassies, is usually a common occurrence. Iran, and Egypt. in Afghanistan. The Hill Times photograph nothing compared with the dan- In the past two years, 175 jour- In this context, it is truly by Andrew Meade gers faced by local journalists in nalists were killed globally, most of sickening to hear Donald Trump the developing world. them the victims of targeted deadly inciting his brainless supporters’ its human rights activities at its In places like Mexico or Hondu- violence, according to Paris-based mob mentality against the media. embassies. And Canadian repre- ras or El Salvador, these are often Reporters Without Borders. Of all people, the president of sentatives should be pressing the young, underpaid reporters who “The violence against journal- the U.S. should be upholding United Nations and other inter- risk their lives every day simply for ists is more and more deliberate,” press freedom in the service of national bodies to act to improve reporting obvious facts or digging up Christophe Deloire, Reporters democracy against authoritarian- protections for reporters globally. information that the government or Without Borders’ secretary gen- ism. Instead, angered that some Canadians generally benefit L es Whittington police don’t want exposed. As a rule, eral, said. “They are clearly being American media outlets dare to from foreign affairs reporting that these reporters aren’t embellishing targeted and murdered because is more extensive and balanced Need to Know tamper with his narrative, Trump the danger they face. They could get they are journalists. This alarming smears the press as an “enemy of than in many other countries, shot or kidnapped walking down the situation reflects the glaring fail- the people.” particularly the U.S. But main- TTAWA—Any foreign corre- street at any time, and in most cases ure of the international initiatives All this may seem outside the taining that standard requires Ospondent from a country like no one would ever be arrested or aimed at protecting them, and is boundaries of Canadian concern. vigilance and commitment on Canada or the United States will, convicted for the crime. a death warrant for independent But the obvious lesson is that the part of media consumers, from time to time, find himself or The free press, as everyone reporting in those areas where freedom of expression is a value news organizations, and govern- herself in a dangerous situation. knows, is seen as a threat by au- all possible means are used to that, once lost, can be hard to ment leaders. The rise of violence Danger can flare from many thoritarian governments every- impose censorship and propagan- reclaim. What’s more, Canada is against reporters trying to keep directions: a checkpoint in disput- where, and violent suppression da, especially by fundamentalist far from perfect, with a court re- open the flow of free information ed territory, rogue troops invad- is a habitual response by rulers groups in the Middle East.” cently ordering a reporter to hand is ultimately a threat to democ- ing a hotel looking for someone determined to choke off the exer- Local reporters are now bear- his notebooks over to the Mount- racy, and doing something about to abuse, drug gangs, military cise of democratic rights. And all ing the brunt of this carnage more ies and with revelations of police it should be prioritized. thugs, civil strife, riots, thieves, indications are that notions about than ever, as large media outlets spying on reporters in Quebec. Les Whittington is an Ottawa cities with out-of-control violence, respecting the role of the media as have become wary of exposing Internationally, Canada could journalist and a regular contribu- antagonistic police, someone independent observers are eroding staff to the mounting violence be doing a lot more to try to tor to The Hill Times. looking for a bribe. sharply on the global stage. overseas. protect local reporters through The Hill Times Emmanuel Macron and the hope of audacity The new French tion—to give it a bad name by what has been anecdotally appar- fuelling division, belligerence, ent for some time: that the hacking president is a and mistrust, Macron’s election of elections and referendums— represents at the very least a drag particularly those whose results bulwark against on the anti-democratic forces of enable exponential change that the aspiring New World Order. serves certain interests—including forces seeking Addressing the exuberant Brexit, the Turkish referendum, and crowd gathered in the Cour the 2016 U.S. presidential cam- to undermine Napoléon of the Louvre—es- paign, goes much further than the democracy sentially Ground Zero of every- “Russian meddling” evident in the thing tactical populism claims to U.S. election, a version of which worldwide. abhor—Macron said Sunday that was aimed at Macron. he would defend the republic. It “There are three strands to didn’t sound like he meant just this story,” writes Cadwalladr. from the deadly attacks that have “How the foundations of an ultimately failed to divide France. authoritarian surveillance state “Tonight, you’ve chosen to be are being laid in the U.S. How audacious, and we will live up to British democracy was subverted that audacity every day because through a covert, far-reaching it’s what our fellow citizens plan of co-ordination enabled by expect,” Macron told the crowd. a U.S. billionaire [Trump backer “It’s what Europe and the world Robert Mercer]. And how we are expect. They expect France to in the midst of a massive land astonish them by being herself— grab for power by billionaires via New French president Emmanuel Macron, right, meets with Paraguay’s Lisa Van Dusen and we will deliver.” our data.” finance minister, Santiago Peña, in 2016. Photograph courtesy of the Paraguayan What Fresh Hell Earlier Sunday, a chilling It has all the drama and Finance Ministry’s Flickr account investigative piece was posted credulity-stretching plot twists of by The Guardian describing how a Bond film without—at least so prove that they can govern in a Exupéry, said: it is important not he victory of the passionately electoral outcomes and the im- far—the guaranteed triumph of way that provides solutions to the merely to foresee the future, but Tpro-European Union, Bardot- mense power they hold to reshape the good guys. economic and social challenges of to bring it about. gapped Emmanuel Macron in Sun- economies and geopolitics have More than anything, Macron’s the 21st century. Lisa Van Dusen, associate editor day’s French présidentielle wasn’t become fair game for a borderless victory is a repudiation of the In immediate political terms of Policy Magazine, was a Wash- just a triumph of globalism over association of covert operators, agenda of those interests aim- in this—for better and/or worse— ington columnist for The Ottawa nationalism, it was a triumph of billionaires, data wizards, and the ing to subvert democracy, sow small world of ours, Emmanuel Citizen, Washington bureau chief sanity over political perversity. otherwise-unelectable politicians division, and normalize fear Macron has proven that Barack for Sun Media, and international In an era when the special they enable through a combina- and oppression for power, and Obama was neither a fluke, nor news writer for Peter Jennings interests have degraded democ- tion of technology, psy-ops, and profit. What it means in practical a fad, nor the last gasp of hope. at ABC World News Tonight, as racy’s strengths—public trust, narrative manipulation. terms is that the forces defend- In larger geopolitical terms, he well as an editor at AP in New York freedom of the press, rule of law, The excellent piece, by Carole ing democracy, civility, inclusion, has a worldview to advertise and and UPI in Washington. equality, legitimate representa- Cadwalladr, meticulously lays out and social justice will have to defend. As Antoine de Saint- The Hill Times 12 wednesday, may 10, 2017 | the hill times Opinion

at the next round of bargaining that more clearly protects your members in case the mistake is Phoenix: PSAC chief’s ‘don’t repeated. No one expects unions to be complacent or to forget about their members’ interests. But we should expect a normal— forgive’ argument weakens union proportionate—reaction. A union that offered such a reaction would strengthen its hand because it is Robyn Benson’s charge to her members Public Service a reasonable moral reaction to a Alliance fault by its partner. over the payroll debacle is at the heart of of Canada But Benson’s charge to her national members ignores basic moral why unions in Canada are in decline. president propriety, diminishes her posi- Robyn Benson tion, and, ultimately, weakens speaks at a her union’s strength. It turns a trend. And PSAC is both the rally in front legitimate grievance in which the biggest union in the Canadian of the Prime union had the moral high ground federal sector and, as of 2015, the Minister’s into a weapon intended for the sixth-largest union in the country. Office in zero-sum moral ditch. It turns On the face of it, PSAC is a big, October legitimate moral interest into (at strong, growing union. Isn’t it a 2016. The best) questionable self-interest. model for growth? Hill Times Poll after poll suggests that this It would be, but only if you photograph by view of unions is one of the weak believe a union’s overall vitality Andrew Meade spots for the union movement. is drawn from its ability to fight For public sector unions that rely Brian Dijkema with political or financial force. on the public siding morally with Public service But if you see the source of vital- them in tough bargaining times— ity in the force it receives from a families and pay their mortgages. MPs can do to fix our members’ which are coming, regardless of membership united behind a mor- And, in some cases, these inter- payroll issues.” Anyone who takes today’s spending levels—it’s not AMILTON, ONT.—Call me al vision of work and of justice in ruptions have wreaked havoc on a glance at the federal govern- even smart as a long-term strate- Ha pious prig for saying it, the workplace, then statements the lives of their members. They ment’s website will see that gic move. but Public Service Alliance of such as Benson’s might ultimately are even right (in my opinion, top civil servants are doing all So, here’s some unsolicited Canada national president Robyn weaken the union, even if it pro- if not an arbitrator’s) to grieve they can to keep their workers advice to the unions: don’t be Benson’s charge to her members vides a frisson of strength. for damages incurred by mem- informed and protected from ex- so quick to give up the moral over the Phoenix payroll debacle, It can be tough to distinguish bers here. But even the unions treme hardship. No one is happy high ground in your rush to look “Don’t forgive them, and don’t between coercive power and acknowledge that intent—mali- that this happened. powerful. It will be better for the forget,” is at the heart of why moral power, but it is an impor- cious or otherwise—to break the Normally when an honest public, better for your members, unions in Canada are in decline. tant distinction to make. contract was absent. mistake is made, you expect an and better for the union move- This might seem counterintui- There certainly is reason for Professional Institute of the apology and proper steps to make ment as a whole. tive. Union density in the public the unions to be upset. Thousands Public Service of Canada presi- anyone affected whole. Then you Brian Dijkema is the director sector actually grew from 70.4 of their members have experi- dent Debi Daviau says as much. move on. of the Work & Economics Pro- per cent to 71.3 per cent from enced major interruptions in the She calls it an “honest mistake” In the unionized environment, gram at the think-tank Cardus. 1999 to 2014, bucking the wider pay they count on to feed their and admits, “there isn’t much you might introduce language The Hill Times Why we (still) need a new election system The current system with a range of 28.6 to 81.8 per Democratic representation, and party-as- cent of the riding vote. Note that Institutions signed MPs. is flawed and there’s only 48 of 338 seats were won Minister Single Vote Proportional starts with 60 per cent or more (these Karina Gould with exactly what we have today: no consensus on an MPs can truly say that they rep- and Ian voters placing a single vote on a resent the views of their riding), McCowan, simple ballot to select their pre- existing alternative. while a majority, 206, of the 338 deputy ferred candidate in their own rid- ridings were won with less than secretary to ing. Each vote is then considered Why not something 50 per cent of the riding vote. the cabinet for in three tallies: for the candidate new? Single Vote This, together with ridings governance, at the riding level, for the party in which there is a near certain speak to the at the regional level, and for the Proportional may be expectation of a specific candi- Procedure and party for balancing seats. date winning prior to the election, House Affairs To win the riding seat, a a winner. often leads many to justifiably Committee candidate must secure at least 60 feel that their vote is meaningless on March 9. per cent of the riding vote, ensur- and/or wasted. The Hill Times ing that they truly represent the The combination of MPs photograph by views of the constituents. If no elected with less than 50 per cent Jake Wright candidate receives the 60 per cent of the riding vote, and low-pop- minimum, then the seat will be ulation ridings, results in a high assigned as a regional seat. tendency for seat distributions why another new election sys- If consensus is not possible for Ninety per cent of the seats vastly divergent from the popular tem? Why not choose from the any of the existing alternatives, a in the House of Commons will vote, with false majorities being a existing alternative systems? new system must come forward be either riding seats or regional key risk. Although some proponents of that all proponents of electoral seats. The remaining 10 per cent Since the First World War, we electoral reform would accept any reform are willing to move their of the seats are balancing seats, Rick Ingram have had 18 majority federal gov- replacement of first-past-the-post, support to. which are awarded by consid- Electoral reform ernments in Canada. In only four many have strong feelings for a spe- Single Vote Proportional may ering all votes not consumed of those did the winning party cific alternative and perhaps even be that system. It was designed in electing a riding seat MP or have greater than 50 per cent of stronger feelings against others. on top of two fundamental prin- regional seat MP. ur current election system, the popular vote. In fact, with first The recent impasse to find ciples: simplicity and fairness. Regional and balancing seats Ofirst past the post, is widely past the post, it is possible for a consensus within the House Elec- It achieves proportional repre- are assigned in descending order recognized as being severely party to win a majority govern- toral Reform Committee exem- sentation without requiring any of percentage of riding vote; none flawed. ment while another party has a plified this, with some members changes to the current ballot or are assigned by political parties. As the only requirement to be larger share of the popular vote. eagerly advocating for Single voting process (just changes to In a true democracy, every vote elected is to have more votes than These scenarios are complete- Transferable Vote and adamantly the counting and seat-awarding must count, and no party should any other candidate in the riding, ly undemocratic. A voting system opposing Mixed-Member Pro- processes). It is without any of the end up with the absolute power of the system leads to many MPs that consistently creates these portional, while others were the “critical flaws” that proponents of a majority government without a being elected who are in no way scenarios should not be in use in exact opposite. the various current alternatives majority of the popular vote. representative of the views of the any jurisdiction that truly values This lack of consensus will find in the others. These flaws Rick Ingram is the author of majority of their constituents. democracy. inevitably prevent electoral reform include ballot complexity, system the Single Vote Proportional elec- Analysis of the 2015 election So, if we accept that first past from ever happening and will leave complexity, lack of proportional- tion system. data shows that seats were won the post needs to be replaced, us forever with the status quo. ity, lack of inclusivity, low local The Hill Times The Hill Times | wednesday, may 10, 2017 13 Opinion Canada’s foreign aid groups are ripe for disruption

Too many groups are “At some point, an enterprising person For Moyer, the big question is: “Can we or group in the developing world is going work together to be more efficient?” competing for market to figure that out they no longer need Others are also wondering if there isn’t Western NGOs to mediate between donors a better way for international NGOs to share of donor dollars. They and the poor,” he says. “When that happens, serve the world’s poorest citizens. But, he Nicolas Moyer is the former head of a group of what will our role be?” says, there seems to be a reluctance to dis- seven Canadian aid organizations collaborating need to collaborate more. And even if the current model isn’t cuss potential solutions that might involve on fundraising efforts during disasters in the disrupted, there’s the challenge of raising closer co-operation. developing world. Photograph courtesy of Nicolas Moyer funds to keep all these agencies going. Moyer thinks this is unfortunate. “While “Despite all the money that goes into a few NGOs are looking at the big chal- Some may agree with Moyer’s views, competing NGO fundraising and market- lenges ahead, most in the sector are ignor- others may not be so sure. But he is asking ing campaigns, as a whole the sector is not ing the serious structural issues underlying important questions—not just for the fu- raising more money for relief and develop- their future,” he says. ture of international NGOs in Canada, but ment,” he says. NGOs should be asking themselves for the people in the developing world who And even though agencies are spending “Where do we want to be 20 to 30 years depend on Canadian aid. more to fundraise, “overall giving for relief from now?” he says. “If the current way we John Longhurst has been involved in and development in Canada hasn’t grown,” are operating isn’t sustainable, what would international relief and development work he adds. “All we are doing is winning or we replace it with? If we worked together for over 30 years. John Longhurst losing market share from each other.” more, what could we collectively achieve?” The Hill Times Foreign aid

hat would happen if the leaders of WCanada’s major relief and develop- ment groups got into the same room and were told to set aside their organizational interests, to dream up a new model to fi- nance programs that serve the poorest and most vulnerable people around the globe? That’s a question that Nicolas Moy- er, former head of the Humanitarian Coali- tion, asks himself. “They would never come up with the system we have today,” he says. “NGO lead- ers wouldn’t, in good conscience, choose to set up competing organizations, vying for brand recognition and competing for market share of donor dollars.” Instead, he says, “they’d find a way to work together, minimize wasteful duplica- tion, and maximize our collective impact for the good of the people we want to help.” During his time at the Humanitarian Coalition, which brings together seven Canadian non-governmental organiza- tions (NGOs) to collaborate on fundraising efforts during disasters in the developing world, Moyer was a persistent, if often a lone, voice promoting increased co-opera- tion in the sector. Since leaving that organization, he’s continued to think about what NGOs could accomplish if they worked more closely, and what it would take to bring them closer. One thing that would help, he thinks, is if the “federal government stopped feed- ing sector competition and instead tried to incentivize collaboration.” Noting how dependent Canadian relief and development groups are on govern- ment grants, he says that the government could, “at little to no cost, offer meetings to NGOs that work together, provide dedicat- ed funding streams for joint approaches, or even refuse to consider single-agency programs.” But even if the government doesn’t force groups to collaborate more, he thinks other forces will compel them to do so. “The sector is incredibly ripe for dis- ruption,” he states—like what happened through Uber to taxis, AirBnB to hotels, and the internet to the news media. The disruptions he sees for NGOs in- clude how “developing world governments are getting better at what we do.” And although not every poor country is treating its citizens the way they should, “as more of them attend to the needs of their citizens, what will be the role for foreign NGOs?” he asks. Then there’s the arrival of groups like Give Directly, which cut out the NGO “bro- ker” and enable Canadians to give directly to poor people in the developing world. 14 wednesday, may 10, 2017 | the hill times Opinion

move fast on reviewing the mini- mum age of eligibility for OAS. Faced with similar foreseeable demographic changes, more than Census results call for reviewing two-thirds of OECD member countries have already increased or announced increases in the age of eligibility for public Old Age Security eligibility pensions. France, Germany, Greece, Spain, the United Kingdom, and U.S. are among With more seniors first budget in March 2016, Finance 8,230 people aged 100 years and labour (55-64) by about 10 per countries where an increase has Minister Bill Morneau had replied older, compared to 5,825 in 2011 cent. In 2011, census data showed gone into effect within the last becoming eligible to the House of Commons Finance and 4,635 in 2006. for the first time that there were few years. Increases have usually Committee that “The approach taken Not only are there going to be slightly more people between the been announced in advance, with for OAS, and being to changing the Old Age Security more and more seniors becoming ages when people typically leave a gap of four to over 20 years by the previous government, in my eligible for OAS, but on average the labour force (55-64) than be- between announcement and paid for longer estimation, was arbitrary.” He added they will have to be paid for lon- tween the ages when people typi- enforcement. periods, Canada that the announcement was made ger periods of time. The impact of cally enter it (15-24). According Some countries like Japan, without consultation and “we moved the mounting pension bill on the to the 2016 census, the number the U.K., and the U.S. have an- should re-visit that back to 65 because we don’t taxpayer is evident from the trend of would-be leavers at 4.9 million nounced plans of a step-wise want to do something in that way.” in the “potential support ratio.” exceeds the 4.2 million would-be increase. The U.K. has announced boosting eligibility It is noteworthy that the Liber- This single statistic is entrants by 15 per cent. step-wise increments attaching als viewed the process used to the ratio of the work- The widening entrants-leavers the caveat “subject to review” to from age 65 to 67. make the decision to change the ing-age population gap will result in a continu- future increases to allow for ad- eligibility age as unsatisfactory, (15-64) per senior ing decline in the potential justments. This is a prudent provi- thus leaving the door open for re- (65-plus), and support ratio. The United sion in case actuality were to turn visiting the issue and taking a de- serves as a proxy Nations Population Di- out different from projections. cision based on broader consulta- indicator for how vision projects Cana- The government can thus tions. The release of 2016 census many taxpayers da’s potential support draw on the experience of a results last week shows it’s time have to bear the ratio going down to 3.1 number of other countries in to consider that consultation. burden of paying in 2025 and 2.4 in 2050. arriving at a well-considered The results show that the for the pension bill, The burden of the revision of the age of eligibility population of seniors (aged 65- per recipient. This pension bill to be borne for OAS, which will become plus) has reached 5.9 million, an ratio was 5.0 in 2006 by the average taxpayer increasingly necessary with increase of 990,000 since 2011. and declined to 4.6 in will continue to increase. the passage of time. The census Ghazy Mujahid This represents a jump from the 2011. It has now gone The government results have raised the alarm addition of 610,000 during the down to 3.9. therefore OAS for initiating action, and the preceding five-year period (2006- In 2006, the number needs earlier the government embarks 2011). The proportion of seniors of people between to on a broad-based consultation ISSISSAUGA, ONT.—The in the population is now 16.9 per the ages on the issue, the more prudent MLiberals reversed the Conser- cent, up from 14.8 per cent in when people it would be. vatives’ decision announced in 2012 2011, and 13.7 per cent in 2006. typically Ghazy Mujahid is a former to gradually boost the eligibility Seniors continue to be the fast- enter the United Nations population policy age for Old Age Security (OAS) est growing cohort and are also labour force adviser, serves on the board of the payments from 65 to 67 years projected to live longer. Increas- (15-24) Ontario Society of Senior Citizens’ between 2023 and 2029. This was in ing longevity is reflected in the exceeded Organizations, and is a research Finance Minister Bill Morneau, pictured this year, left the keeping with an election pledge. growing number of Canadians those who associate with York University’s door open to OAS changes in speaking to the House Finance When questioned about the reaching the age of 100. The typically Centre for Asian Research. Committee last year. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright reversal, announced in the Liberals’ 2016 census has enumerated leave the The Hill Times

countries rethought approaches to harness these strengths to build a medicines as part of their respec- stronger health-care system. tive health-care systems, which led For example, the government of Equal, affordable to the creation of different types of Prince Edward Island and AbbVie framework agreements between reached an agreement to imple- government and industry. ment a province-wide Hepatitis C Belgium created an agreement treatment strategy, screening and with industry named the “Pact of treating patients with a therapy access to medicines the Future.” It is built on three pil- with a near-100 per cent cure rate lars: lowering cost through stream- and conducting post-treatment lined regulatory procedures and monitoring. This project will competition, supporting innovation undoubtedly save lives and will through the collection and use of garner significant cost savings. in Canada is possible real-world evidence, and increas- In another partnership, Bayer ing transparency in clinical trials and Versant Ventures are part- We’ve started talking cross the country, there’s a from incredible medical prog- and conflict-of-interest reporting. nering to advance the work of Agrowing challenge facing fed- ress, the delivery of health care, These measures combined to researchers from Toronto’s Uni- with governments eral and provincial governments especially access to medicines in form a multi-year agreement that versity Health Network to com- alike: “this is a breakthrough treat- Canada, is at a critical juncture. provides predictability for both mercialize heart-muscle regenera- about building the ment, but how will we pay for it?” The innovative pharmaceutical government and industry. tion stem-cell research. first pan-Canadian Medical advances have industry has a significant role to play In Italy, industry and govern- These examples only scratch changed the lives of millions of in achieving this shared objective of ment adopted a pay-for-perfor- the surface of how our industry’s framework agreement Canadians, but they’ve also high- equitable and affordable access to mance agreement. In this model, partnerships are driving Canada’s lighted a public policy dilemma: medicines everywhere in Canada. industry worked with government vibrant health/bio-sciences indus- that deals with the ensuring equitable, timely, and To that end, we’ve started talk- to establish detailed patient regis- try. No other business sector has affordable access to medicines. ing with governments across the ters, and drug-makers promised a such a transformational impact needs of patients, This challenge is amplified by a country about building together 100 per cent rebate to government on both Canada’s economy and governments, and number of factors such as the advent the first pan-Canadian framework in the event of treatment failure. the well-being of Canadians. of new, often expensive, drugs for agreement on medicines that ad- This represents a shift toward a Health Minister Jane Philpott industry. rare diseases and increased expecta- dresses the needs of patients, gov- value-based health-care model. has said that “improving the af- tions for access to medicines, along ernments, and industry. This kind While these are just two coun- fordability and accessibility of with government desire for sustain- of framework would ensure that tries’ examples, they illustrate the prescription drugs is a shared able health-care budgets. Canadians have better access to possibilities that could form the priority” with provinces. At the most recent Canadian new treatments, that governments basis of a made-in-Canada solu- We agree. Let’s have this seri- Agency for Drugs and Technolo- can build sustainable budgets, that tion that addresses the unique ous dialogue, both federally and gies in Health (CADTH) sympo- industry achieves market predict- health needs of Canadians and provincially, on how we can move sium in Ottawa, I joined a range ability, and that Canada benefits our unique health-care system. together on a way forward that of Canadian and international from job creation and growth in Canada has already ex- provides governments and industry experts to discuss value in health the health/bio-sciences sector. perimented with some of these with predictable, sustainable pric- care in Canada, considering the Framework agreements are not approaches, albeit outside a ing, and Canadians with earlier P amela Fralick pressure points noted above. unusual—in fact, they are increas- framework agreement. We’re well access to innovative medicines. Health While we—patients, health-care ingly the norm in many European suited to do it: Canada has some Pamela Fralick is president of providers, governments, and in- countries. Following the 2008 of the best scientists and science Innovative Medicines Canada. dustry alike—all stand to benefit financial crisis, several European in the world and the capacity to The Hill Times The Hill Times | wednesday, may 10, 2017 15 Opinion

to Canadians from a very broad perspective. The review may extend to the situation of Canadi- ans abducted and held for ransom Speaking by terrorist groups. This would have been motivated by the hor- rific murders of two Canadians in the Philippines last year by ISIS-linked Abu Sayyaf terrorists truth about fighting a separatist rebellion in the southern part of the country. Indeed, this atrocity and how it came about should be closely ex- amined, as this barbaric incident weakness: did not provoke enough outrage NDP MP Hélène Laverdière put forth a motion for the House Foreign Affairs and soul-searching here. Committee to study consular practices and procedures, which garnered all- However, these situations are party support in February, and is expected to begin later this year. The Hill beyond the boundaries of usual Times photograph by Sam Garcia consular intervention. In these types of cases, the issue is not the real limits with another country holding Ca- The Global Affairs Canada a foreign country from regard- nadians in detention; on the con- website, for those intrepid travel- ing you as one of their own. This trary, in this case the Philippines lers who take the time to read it, is especially true in states where was trying to co-operate and makes all this plain and provides the understanding of the rule of co-ordinate with Canada against of consular a great deal of other useful in- law and basic human rights is far a terrorist third-party non-state formation about what Canadian different from ours. And here is actor. Reports seem to indicate consular officers will and will not where it is important to draw a that the Philippine authorities are do, including intervening for you distinction between consular as- having some success in tracking with a clemency plea if you face sistance and diplomatic or politi- down the perpetrators. assistance capital punishment. cal initiatives. If this type of situation is going When a Canadian is detained to be placed under the rubric of A House committee course, Canada, which joined in Problems facing dual in another country where they consular services, there needs 1974. It deals with a variety of hold citizenship, and consular to be common agreement to study expected this issues concerning the establish- nationals access is being limited or denied, expand the capacity of traditional ment of consular relations and Then there is a website link appeals by civic leaders for their consular actors to include justice year on the topic posts and the functions, privileg- that should be of special interest release are political in nature and law enforcement, immigra- es, and immunity of consular offi- to the House committee, on the and in some ways badly distort tion, the military, and other should deal with cers. However only one provision, issue of dual nationals. Canadians Canadians’ expectations of the security organizations, as well as Article 36, addresses the situation who have citizenship in another power of our consular assistance to develop the ability to interact issues of ransom of the detention of nationals of country may find themselves at program. All Canadians need to effectively and in a timely fashion and those affecting the signatories in foreign jails, particular risk if they travel to accept some level of personal re- with family members, employers, and it makes for a very thin gruel. that other place. Indeed, many of sponsibility for their safety when advocates and concerned civil- dual nationals. Essentially all Article 36 does the high-profile consular cases travelling abroad. For better or society groups in Canada and is provide for the obligation of in the media have involved dual for worse, this is doubly true for internationally. the arresting state to advise the citizens. The saga of Concordia dual or multiple nationals. Acting In our new and dangerous country of the detained person of University professor Homa Hood- on demands for intervention by world, where the lines between his or her detention. This is not far’s incarceration in Iran is one distraught family members and combatants and civilians are of- automatic and must be requested recent example. friends or by advocacy groups for ten meaningless, and if interven- by the detained individual. It There should be a huge banner dual-national Canadians incarcer- tions by government to protect goes on to specify that consular across that section warning dual ated abroad, which are not part its citizens abroad are to expand officers have the right to visit nationals that they may not be of traditional consular assistance, beyond the parameters of the their citizen and to correspond able to access Canadian consular can have adverse international existing international consular with him or her and to arrange assistance if they run into trouble consequences for Canada. treaty, then they need to be done for legal representation, as long with the local authorities when in The words of Independent in a planned way and not as ad Jack Silverstone as the detained individual is in their country of other national- Senator Ratna Omidvar as re- hoc responses to crisis. At the same time, govern- Foreign affairs agreement. ity. Some states do not accept or ported in the Hill Times on Oct. The provision then dramati- recognize multiple nationality 3, 2016, provide sound wisdom. ment needs to establish a clear cally circumscribes the power and regard you as a citizen of the Referring to her Iranian citizen- understanding with its citizens, hen the House of Commons of foreign consular officials by country of origin, with your ac- ship acquired by marriage, she especially dual nationals, as to WForeign Affairs Commit- categorically providing that the quired Canadian citizenship often noted that although Indian-born the realistic limitations of its tee begins its study of Canadian foregoing must be exercised in being viewed as little more than and now a Canadian, from Iran’s capacity to protect them when consular practices and procedures, conformity with the laws and a minor nuisance, if not totally perspective she is still Iranian and they venture beyond the borders apparently set to begin this autumn, regulations of the state hold- irrelevant. “that is why I never want to go of this country. I respectfully suggest that it start ing the foreign national. In the The recommendation on the back,” she is quoted as saying. Jack Silverstone is a lawyer with a close look at the Vienna Con- case, for example, of a Canadian government’s travel website, in and a former consular officer. He vention on Consular Relations. arrested abroad, it is clear that the section entitled Travelling as a was chief of staff to the citizen- That international agree- the local law—and not Canadian Dual Citizen, to use your Cana- Abductions and ransoms ship and immigration minister ment dates back nearly 55 years law—applies, and the ability of dian passport and present your- The House committee is from 2005 to 2006 and is currently and has been signed by some the Canadian consular officer to self as a Canadian, will not stop reportedly going to study the counsel to the Rothwell Group in 170 countries, including, of intervene is strictly limited. determined security personnel in provision of consular services Ottawa.

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years of Canadian involvement. than 1,000 Canadian and some al- sort of bidding contest ensued, of the 2006 battle for Panjwai is Operation Medusa The largest Canadian military lied units, did not carry any of the with individual members offering beyond understanding. There was was nothing worth operation since Korea has been attributes the original Medusa soldiers for specific provinces. no glory attached to that battle, left for another generation to ex- used to defeat her enemies. Needless to say, the govern- nor to any that involved the bragging about. amine and reach needed conclu- How the Canadian military ment of Canada, preoccupied Canadian military over the next sions. The 158 soldiers who died ended up assuming responsibility with domestic concerns, was six years. are occasionally remembered, but for the war in Kandahar province not quick in offering troops, and Neither the strategy nor the stories of the living casualties is a story yet to be told. It was before long the easy provinces the tactics used by all Western and the families of veterans who a transition year in Canadian of Afghanistan in security terms troops in Afghanistan reflected committed suicide seeking help politics in 2006, with then-prime were quickly claimed by other understanding of the country from the government provide a minister Paul Martin’s minority NATO members, leaving Canada and its centuries-long tradition tragic reminder of the cost of war. government defeated in the Janu- to claim Kandahar. of defeating foreigners who It is, therefore, exceeding- ary election and the subsequent Medusa was a comprehensive carelessly crossed its bor- ly strange to see Defence Minister emergence of another minority attack involving air and ground ders. That has not changed, and Harjit Sajjan raise the spectre of government led by Conservative units on the Taliban which had the only positive thing about the the war in a recent speech. In do- Stephen Harper. amassed in Panjwai district. But it Canadian involvement is that it ing so, it appears that he sought Throughout the election, the was a battle that was a forerunner came to a complete end. Gar Pardy some measure of personal ag- war in Afghanistan never rose to of everything that subsequently It would be wise for the Defence grandizement by making claims any prominence. But in Afghani- characterized the war and why it minister and his critics to keep about his personal role in the war. stan, it was a different story. continues to this day. their memories of the war under From earlier accounts, it would The departure of the Taliban Numerous Canadian soldiers some measure of control, and TTAWA—Today there is little appear that his three tours of duty to Pakistan to lick the wounds died and many others were retain their comments for use Oabout the war in Afghanistan in Afghanistan were significantly inflicted during the Western inva- injured, some by friendly fire; late at night in the dark reaches in Canada’s media. The depar- distinguished. Even stranger are sion of late 2001 was over. In late civilians died in numbers not yet of legion halls. In the meantime, ture of the last Canadian soldiers the comments of those who are 2005 and early 2006 they stormed fully accounted for; an unverified it would be valuable for the min- in 2014, following well over a highly critical of his claims, espe- back into Afghanistan and repre- number of insurgents died; the ister to initiate an independent decade of fighting, triggered a cially those commenting on his sented a significant threat to the bulk of the Taliban forces retreated examination of Canada’s partici- collective shudder and the silent role in the two-week September wobbling government in Kabul. from the battlefield only to return pation in the war before we make conclusion that that nightmare 2006 battle southwest of Kanda- The Americans, now preoc- once the Western forces retired; the same mistake again. was over. There has been little har, ironically labelled Operation cupied with another losing war in and the area to this day remains Gar Pardy is retired from the interest in the continuing war nor Medusa. Iraq, had made arrangements for under threat from the Taliban. foreign service and has frequently any official measurement of the Needless to say, in that battle, NATO countries to assume a larg- Why the defence minister and commented on the Afghan war. effect and value of the 13 or so Western troops, including more er responsibility for the war. A his critics would raise the matter The Hill Times Canada should support democracy, not just condemn the government, in Venezuela

ings of pro-government demon- But instead of building bridges Backing a mediation strators and security forces. to enable dialogue between the effort would be a As a coalition of Canadian government and sectors of the civil society organizations long opposition that reject violence, good start. engaged in solidarity, social the government of Canada and justice, and development work in the House of Commons Subcom- the Americas, we call for a more mittee on International Human even-handed approach to issues Rights have echoed the voice of in Venezuela than that shown the OAS secretary general, Luis recently by Canada and several Almagro, and taken up the cause other members of the Organiza- of the hardline opposition. tion of American States (OAS). On March 28, Almagro had Since early April, opponents pressed the OAS permanent of the government of President council to expel Venezuela from the Nicolás Maduro have participated organization. When it was evident in demonstrations—some of them he could not rally a majority of peaceful, but many that have members to apply the OAS Demo- Jim Hodgson, Steve Stewart included acts of vandalism, arson, cratic Charter against Venezuela, South America and attacks on security forces. the session ended without a vote. Protests began after the Supreme But on April 3, without Court suspended some powers of the presence of either Bolivia A demonstration in Venezuela protesting President Nicolas Maduro on April 6, he Venezuelan people are the opposition-dominated Na- (president of the OAS Permanent 2017. Photograph courtesy of Nelson Dordelly Rosales “Tagain dying in the streets as tional Assembly after it refused Council) or Haiti (the vice-presi- they battle an ongoing coup d’état to comply with court rulings on dent), just 15 of the 35 members itself with the governments of Co- and has sparked the interest of being carried out by a group electoral corruption and foreign (including Canada) approved a lombia, Mexico, and Honduras— Pope Francis. of politicians who oppose our investment. Even though the court resolution “by consensus”—de- all of which face serious human Canada should condemn for- government, and who since April decision was almost immediately spite opposition from four other rights issues themselves—plus eign intervention in Venezuela’s 19 have been carrying out acts of rescinded, protests continued. members—declared an “altera- several others, including Brazil internal affairs via the funding violence, killing people and de- Since then, as many as 37 tion of the constitutional order” in which, after the removal last year and training of groups and indi- stroying our national patrimony, people have been killed. In cases Venezuela, and resolved to “urge of the democratically-elected viduals seeking regime change just as they did in 2002 and 2014.” where public security forces have action by the Venezuelan govern- president, is also facing waves of through violence or other uncon- These are the words of Bishop been linked to violence, inves- ment to safeguard the separation popular protest. stitutional means, and support Elida Quevedo of the Evangelical tigations are carried out and in and independence of powers.” The government of Canada dialogue as the only appropriate Pentecostal Union of Venezuela some cases, charges filed. The On April 28, Venezuela served should make clear its support means of achieving peace and (UEPV), but hers is not a story dead include trade union leader notice that it would begin a for constitutional government, reconciliation in Venezuela. that you will see in major media. Esmin Ramírez, killed after be- two-year process to withdraw electoral democracy, and the rule Jim Hodgson is a member of Instead, facts are distorted to ing kidnapped April 23 in the from the OAS. With regard to of law in Venezuela. It could sup- Common Frontiers, a Canadian make it appear that it is govern- southeastern state of Bolívar, and Venezuela, the OAS has consis- port a mediation initiative led by civil society coalition on trade ment forces who repress a “pro- Jacqueline Ortega, an organizer tently failed to fulfil its role as a former heads of government from justice issues. Steve Stewart is democracy” movement. Bishop of an alternative food distribution space for multilateral dialogue to Panama, Colombia, the Domini- executive director of CoDevel- Quevedo goes on to describe the program in greater Caracas. resolve conflicts. can Republic, and Spain. This ini- opment Canada, a Vancouver- April 20 attack on a maternal and Clearly, the situation in Ven- In challenging Venezuela’s tiative proposed last year by the based international develop- child hospital, and sniper shoot- ezuela is marked by polarization. democracy, Canada has aligned Union of South American Nations ment agency. The Hill Times | wednesday, may 10, 2017 17 NDP leadership race News Niki Ashton gains support of Manitoba NPD leader, Charlie Angus woos Yukon leader

Pat Stogran entered the NDP leadership $25,000, which she made on March 10, three campaign in Q1. Mr. Choquette was one Plus four other things we race last month, meaning his fundraising total days after the launch of her campaign. of four Quebec NDP MPs to endorse Mr. learned about the NDP so far was not included in the first-quarter re- According to Elections Canada rules, Julian soon after he announced he was sults published by Elections Canada last week. candidates are permitted to give $25,000 in running in February. leadership race from the “contributions, loans, and loan guarantees” Mr. Choquette gave $100 to Mr. Julian in Four other things we learned to their own campaign. December, when Mr. Julian was the only per- latest fundraising numbers. from the latest NDP fundraising Ms. Ashton said she put the money up son registered to run in the leadership contest, right away because she wanted to ensure she but had not yet announced his candidacy. Continued from page 1 numbers had paid the $30,000 entry fee that the NDP Quebec MP Pierre-Luc Dusseault 1. Niki Ashton was last to enter race, Party requires to be officially in the race. She (Sherbrooke) gave $1,000 to Mr. Julian on But “over the last few years,” Ms. Han- but still beat out Guy Caron and Peter entered the week before the first debate, so if the last day of Q4 in 2016. He has since son has been “watching and engaging with Julian in fundraising she didn’t pay the fee right away, she would endorsed Mr. Julian, though isn’t listed as Charlie on a number of issues,” and she Ms. Ashton only entered the race on not have been able to participate. having given to his campaign in Q1. said he has the heart of a social democrat. March 7, weeks before the first quarter of Mr. Caron is the only other NDP can- She believes he will be best for the Yukon 2017 came to a close at the end of the month. didate who donated to himself in Q1, also 4. Gina and James Barber share the wealth because of his commitment to reconcilia- She still managed to raise $65,521 from giving $25,000. Gina and James Barber are long-time tion, and understanding economic inequal- 508 donations, putting her ahead of Guy NDP supporters in London, Ont. who happen ities that are only amplified in the North. Caron (Rimouski-Neigette-Témiscouata-Les 2. Sheri Benson and Cheri DiNovo to have won $3.8-M in the lottery in 2011. Ms. Hanson said she’s “in the process of Basques, Que.) who raised $57,235 from 248 donated to Niki Ashton’s campaign At the moment, they remain undecided, thinking through” what form her support donations, and Peter Julian (New Westmin- NDP MP Sheri Benson (Saskatoon but have decided to give to multiple candi- for Mr. Angus will take, but she said she ster-Burnaby, B.C.) who raised $19,143 from West, Sask.) donated $1,500 to Ms. Ash- dates to encourage “a really good race.” has a lot of respect for him. 217 contributions. Mr. Angus still had her ton’s campaign on March 10. “I really want to see the best leader “It’s interesting because oftentimes beat with $110,765 from 854 contributions. Ms. Benson’s office declined to comment, win,” Ms. Barber said. “I don’t know who people will dismiss the North,” she said, “In just 24 days we raised a signifi- though Ms. Ashton’s campaign confirmed it that is right now.” simply because sparsely populated areas cant amount of money, from a significant was in fact the MP who made the donation. She donated $500 to Mr. Angus’s cam- equal less votes. “We have seen historically amount of donors, which I really think Another notable donor to Ms. Ashton’s paign on March 24, and $250 to Ms. Ashton how we can punch above our weight in speaks to the grassroots nature of our cam- campaign is Ontario MPP Cheri DiNovo, who on March 28. And while it wouldn’t have that way,” she said. paign,” Ms. Ashton said in an interview. entered the race early last summer, only to drop been included in Q1, she said she also gave Mr. Angus also received two donations Asked how she managed to raise the out in August after suffering two mini strokes. $250 to Mr. Caron at the beginning of April. from Mary Beckett, a business owner in amount of money she did, Ms. Ashton credit- Ms. DiNovo gave $1,500 to Ms. Ashton’s Her husband also gave $500 to Mr. An- the Northwest Territories. ed having a “heavy online presence,” and tying campaign on March 29. gus on March 24. The NDP leadership race doesn’t factor fundraising outreach to her campaign launch Ms. Barber said winning the lottery in 2011 ridings into the mix, as the Conservative and the issues she was speaking to in debates. 3. Quebec MPs who endorsed Peter is “why we’re able to afford to be this generous. leadership race does. Each vote is equally Another factor in being able to raise so Julian support him financially, too It really feels good to be able to do that.” weighted, and the first candidate to attain much so quickly was Ms. Ashton’s contribu- Quebec NDP MP François Choquette [email protected] 50 per cent plus one of the vote will win. tion to her own campaign in the amount of (Drummond) donated $500 to Mr. Julian’s @chels_nash

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MAJOR SPONSOR BROADCAST PARTNER ASSOCIATE SPONSORS MEDIA PARTNER 18 wednesday, may 10, 2017 | the hill times Feature Book excerpt: Shaughnessy Cohen Prize finalist Behind the scenes of the campaign trail With wit and brutal honesty, Noah Richler gives a peek behind the world of electoral campaigning, having run for the NDP in the bellwether riding of Toronto-St. Paul’s in 2015. This is the last in a series of excerpts from the finalists for the Shaughnessy Cohen Prize for Political Writing. The winner will be announced May 10 at the Politics & the Pen gala in Ottawa.

By Noah Richler Author Noah Richler, ust 10 people were in the board- pictured, ran Jroom when, that afternoon, for the NDP my bid for the nomination was in Toronto- approved. The 10 applauded as I St. Paul’s entered, and immediately, the cer- in 2015 tainty came over me that had this against been a Conservative gathering the longtime room would have been filled with Liberal MP portly men all seeming in their 50s, Carolyn whether they were that old or 30 Bennett, years younger. They would have now been wearing heavily starched indigenous white shirts with broad ties under affairs the vests of their double-breasted minister. suits, a couple of equally fierce- The Hill Times looking women dressed for power photograph in the wings. And had it been a by Cynthia Liberal enclave, then dashing men Münster a decade or two the Conserva- tives’ junior would have had their narrower ties loose, if they were wearing ties at all, their slim jack- ets off, and the women would have been just as stylish and dismay- ingly beautiful, not a blemish or a ripple of fat on anyone. Our NDP room, though, was like a scene from some Bill Murray comedy in which the softball team full of misfits and perennial losers needs to win the championship or it loses the clubhouse. The pitcher can’t an Ross Ashley, a thin, wiry man “Three hundred and fifty dol- with Ontario’s provincial NDP, tower and leaving it, my world pitch, the base-stealer’s overweight with a grey beard who looked like lars,” said Ross. “Or thereabouts.” looked up from her smartphone had been fundamentally altered. and the outfield—well, they don’t a ZZ Top band member on month Not to worry, said Marno, and announced that the Toronto I was The Candidate. I had the have an outfield, but there’s a blind three of a detox. He asked me for wanting to cushion the blow, the Star had posted Alex Boutilier’s sense that my life would be af- guy who’ll play on the right and my views on the Gaza blockade, a riding would come through. I en- interview with me online. fected in ways I did not yet know a fella in a wheelchair who can test I had been expecting. deavoured to be upbeat and out- “Nice,” she said. how to gauge. roam centrefield at speed—and I “I’m not about to reduce such lined plans I had for “funky town It was perfect timing, the story ••• felt immediately at home. You could an exasperating and complicated halls.” These would be gatekeep- having come after the executive’s “My whole life, I’ve avoided see right away we had only a slim issue to a one-word answer, yes ing but also fundraising events endorsement, and others read Ottawa,” said Sarah when I ar- chance in hell of winning anything, or no,” I said. “But I can tell you I held at bars and cafés around the the article approvingly. At just rived home. “As a teenager I went but this was the team of my choos- believe in the right of the State of riding, each to be paired with a before seven, Marno dissolved the to dance camp there and in my ing and I loved them already. Israel to exist, though concomi- musician and a theme—sports, meeting and I shook a few hands 20s I went to Carleton but I was Kristian, the guy sitting to my tantly, we must recognize condi- arts, Bill C-51—that would be (better get used to this) and then happy to leave. Now you’re going left, was small and lean and ath- tions in Gaza make it indiscern- debated over the course of the Kristian, a member who had un- to take me back? My life is over.” letic and his eyes dart as keenly ible at times from an internment evening. It would be a way of successfully run as a candidate in Noah Richler is a Toronto- as a lizard’s. The women number camp. I believe, as the party does, introducing the party and our the 2014 Toronto District School based author and former docu- more than the men, and two at in a two-state solution, but feel concerns to constituents—and Board election, leaned his head in mentary producer for BBC Radio one end of the table have bicycle sadness even as I say it because, encouraging youth, in particular, towards mine and spoke quietly and books editor and literary helmets plonked down in front of course, one state would be ide- to be interested in the election and confidentially. columnist for the National Post. of them where the Conservatives al. But we’re not there, and likely and vote. “A word of warning,” he said. His first book, This is My Coun- would have had ledgers and the won’t be for a long time. It’s the “What about having Rocco “The woman I ran against was a try, What’s Yours? A Literary Liberals multiple electronic devic- job of the NDP—of the Canada I Galati speak to Bill C-51?” asked trustee for nearly 17 years, and Atlas of Canada, won British es. Joyce Rankin, whose brother believe in—to build bridges, not Kristian. “We’ve been talking a lot.” when I started I thought if I win, Columbia’s National Award for was the NDP MP for Victoria, walls, and to do whatever we can “And he is?” that’s fantastic. If I don’t, well, Canadian Non-Fiction in 2007. asked me about “social justice.” to promote conditions in which “A lawyer and activist. He that’s a great experience, too.” He was previously shortlisted “All politics begins from prin- co-existence is possible.” challenged Harper’s choice of “Sure. That’s how I feel.” for the 2012 Shaughnessy Cohen ciple,” I said, “and the first of mine Ross smiled, shook his head, Marc Nadon for the Supreme “But a friend of mine told me Prize for What We Talk About is that government exists to lend stroked his beard. The answer Court, and won. Now he’s taking that’s totally the wrong way to When We Talk About War. This is a hand to those that need help.” would do for now. At the end of on Bill C-51—and how the Bank look at it. He said that when he’d an excerpt and adaptation from “Don’t say help,” said Joyce. the table to my right was Sean of Canada operates.” been an athlete, the only way he his book The Candidate: Fear and “Say support. Help suggests de- Caragata, a lawyer in his early “Great idea,” I said. could get through a playoff series Loathing on the Campaign Trail. pendency.” 40s with a thoughtful air. He A couple more suggestions was by hating the other team. He Copyright © 2016 Noah Richler. “Of course.” asked me for my views on the $15 followed before Marno asked who told me what you’re going to do Published by Doubleday Canada, She stared slightly disapprov- minimum wage. was able to work on the cam- is you’re going to go home and a division of Penguin Random ingly. The answer had not been “I’m not sure why it’s limited paign. As she made the circuit grab a picture of that woman and House Canada Limited. Repro- quite enough, but it demonstrated to government workers,” I said. of the room, most of the dozen write her name on it, stick it on duced by arrangement with the goodwill. “I work in social housing,” “That and federally regulated apologized and said they were al- your bathroom mirror, and every publisher. All rights reserved. she said. “Perhaps we should talk.” industries are all we can legis- ready committed to work in other morning take a look at it and The Hill Times I made a mental note of it. See late,” he said. ridings: in Toronto—Danforth for remind yourself how much you Joyce about social housing. Make “I’m all for the example,” I Craig Scott; in Davenport, with have to hate her. her your friend. said, “but as you see, I have some Andrew Cash. Elizabeth Glor- “So I did. I wrote KILL ME Kristian asked me about Bill C-51. homework to do.” Bell, one of the cyclists at the across the picture and every morn- The Candidate: “It’s a terrible law,” I said. Penny Marno took up the table, said that she would love to ing I’d look at it and it saved me on Fear and “One of the things that makes conch, alerting the executive that join the campaign but was com- days I didn’t want to canvass.” Loathing on the my running so easy is that I am I would be out of town for a part mitted to her role as organizer of I thanked Kristian for the tip. so wholly in agreement with the of August and declared there the Scarborough chapter of No- Outside, the rush hour traffic that Campaign Trail, party’s platform.” would be a follow-up meeting JetsTO (a citizens’ group advocat- had greeted me on the way in was by Noah Richler, He nodded. to lay plans for the night of the ing against jet traffic at the city’s ebbing and the street was bathed Doubleday Opposite me, slouched in his nomination on the 29th. island airport). in a soft ochre light. In a matter Canada, 378 pp., chair and scrutinizing the new can- Heller asked how much money Which was about the time of just the few hours between my $34. didate, was the riding treasurer Bri- was in their account. that Rebecca Elming, on staff arriving at the Adelaide Street The Hill Times | wednesday, may 10, 2017 19

Ms. Annesley has been overseeing Mr. Carr’s ministerial office since shortly after Ministers Champagne, he was sworn into cabinet in late 2015. She’s a former vice-president at the Cana- Qualtrough hire new aides dian Association of Petroleum Producers and was director of government and insti- International Trade Minister François- hill climbers Philippe Champagne has scooped up Alex tutional relations at Queen’s University be- fore being tapped to serve as chief of staff Corbeil to work as a new special assistant by Laura Ryckewaert to Mr. Carr, amongst other experience. for parliamentary affairs in his ministerial With Ms. Annesley now gone, Gianluca office. Cairo, chief of staff to Public Services and Ms. Corbeil marked her first day on Mr. Procurement Minister Judy Foote, is filling Champagne’s political staff team on April in during the interim. Mr. Carr has been 24, and before that was working on the Hill Foreign aid minister filling in for Ms. Foote since it was an- as special assistant for operations and the nounced she was taking a leave of absence Quebec region to Status of Women Minis- for personal reasons in early April. ter Maryam Monsef. Stay tuned to Hill Climbers for an update. She’d been in the ministerial office scoops up Chagger’s for Status of Women since being hired as executive assistant to the chief of staff, Mo- Staff changes in nique Lugli, in June 2016 under then-min- foreign minister’s office ister Patty Hajdu, who is now the labour press secretary minister. Ms. Corbeil was previously an as- sistant in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Free- constituency office as the Liberal MP for working on the Senate side of Parliament land recently said goodbye to aide Jenna Papineau, Que., and worked on his 2015 Janet Annesley, chief of staff as chief of staff to Quebec Senator Diane Renée Martinuzzi, who was promoted to election campaign. Bellemare, who is the legislative deputy to the role of deputy director of parliamen- Sports and Persons with Disabilities to the natural resources the government representative in the Sen- tary affairs earlier this year. Minister Carla Qualtrough’s aide, Julia ate, Ontario Senator Peter Harder. In the Ms. Martinuzzi had started out as a Duncan, recently stepped into the role of minister, has left her job. Senator’s office, he’s joined parliamentary special assistant for parliamentary af- special assistant for parliamentary affairs research assistant Alexis Fafard, special as- fairs in the foreign minister’s office under and the Atlantic regional desk in the minis- then-minister Stéphane Dion, who was nternational Development and La Fran- sistant Julie Labelle-Morissette, and execu- ter’s office. named Canada’s ambassador-designate to cophonie Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau tive assistant Veronique Valenti. Ms. Duncan had previously been I Germany and special envoy to the Euro- has expanded her ministerial communi- Before joining Ms. Bibeau’s office, Mr. working as a parliamentary assistant to pean Union and Europe earlier this month. cations team, hiring Marie-Emmanuelle Depontailler had been a policy adviser and Ms. Qualtrough as the Liberal MP for While Ms. Martinuzzi is no longer Cadieux to serve as her new press secretary. director of parliamentary affairs to former Delta, B.C. With her recent move over to working in Ms. Freeland’s office, director Ms. Cadieux Quebec Liberal Senator Céline Hervieux- the minister’s political staff team, Shea of parliamentary affairs Vincent Garneau started on the job Payette for a number of years. McGlynn has been hired to serve as Ms. remains in place. in Ms. Bibeau’s Geoffroi Montpetit is chief of staff to Qualtrough’s new parliamentary assis- On the flip side, Sebastian Cooper has office on April 18, Ms. Bibeau, whose ministerial office also tant. Ms. McGlynn previously worked at joined the foreign minister’s political staff and before then includes: Hanna Button, director of policy; Liberal Party headquarters, most recently team as a special assistant for issues man- had been press Russell Milon, director of parliamentary focused on riding and party services, ac- agement as of last week. secretary to Gov- affairs; Nadia Hadj Mohamed, policy cording to her LinkedIn profile, and was He’d been an assistant to Justice ernment House adviser; Lara Pocock, policy adviser; and a field organizer for the party during the Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould since Leader Bardish Pierre-Yves Bourque, legislative assistant 2015 federal election, amongst other past January 2016. Amongst other experience, Chagger in her and assistant to the minister’s parliamen- roles. Mr. Cooper spent roughly eight months Marie-Emmanuelle capacity as small tary secretary, Liberal MP Celina Caesar- Finally, Infrastructure and Communi- in 2015 working as a junior analyst with Cadieux is now press business and tour- Chavannes. ties Minister Amarjeet Sohi’s director of Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada’s secretary to the ism minister. issues management, Leslie O’Leary, is on negotiation support unit for treaties and international development She originally maternity leave as of May 1. aboriginal governance, as described on his minister. Photograph joined Ms. Chag- Carr chief of staff While she’s away, the minister’s press LinkedIn profile. courtesy of Facebook ger’s office last secretary, Brook Simpson, will be covering Jeremy Broadhurst is chief of staff year around the Annesley leaves role her duties as acting issues management to Ms. Freeland. Other senior staffers beginning of the fall session as an adviser director. Natural Resources Minister Jim Carr’s working in the office include: Owen Teo, John Brodhead is chief of staff to Mr. for Quebec and the Atlantic regions. Ms. chief of staff, Janet Annesley, recently director of policy; Dahlia Stein, director Sohi. Cadieux had moved to Ottawa from Que- stepped down from her role, citing person- of operations; and Alex Lawrence, acting [email protected] bec to take on the role, and was previously al, family reasons, as reported by iPolitics. director of communications. The Hill Times press secretary to Quebec Liberal Tourism Minister Julie Boulet, who is also the min- ister responsible for the Mauricie region in the province, an area between Quebec City and Montreal that includes Shawinigan Cabinet chiefs of staff, communications staff and La Mauricie National Park. Ms. Cadieux was promoted to the Minister Portfolio Chief of Staff D. Comms Press Secretary Main Office Telephone role of press secretary to Ms. Chagger in Trudeau, Justin Prime Minister, Intergovernmental Affairs, Youth Katie Telford Kate Purchase Cameron Ahmad, 613-957-5555 February. With her now gone, the minis- Andrée-Lyne Hallé Bains, Navdeep Innovation, Science and Economic Development Elder Marques Pauline Tam Karl W. Sasseville 343-291-2500 ter’s director of communications at Small Bennett, Carolyn Indigenous and Northern Affairs Rick Theis James Fitz-Morris Sabrina Williams 819-997-0002 Business and Tourism, Jonathan Dignan, is Bibeau, Marie-Claude International Development and La Francophonie Geoffroi Montpetit Louis Bélanger Marie-Emmanuelle Cadieux 343-203-6238, doing double-duty in overseeing all com- (PS) 343-203-5977 munications work for the office. Brison, Scott Treasury Board Sabina Saini Bruce Cheadle Jean-Luc Ferland 613-369-3170 Bernard Boutin, who had been press Carr, Jim Natural Resources Gianluca Cairo (acting) Laurel Munroe Alexandre Deslongchamps 343-292-6837 secretary to Ms. Bibeau, has in turn been Champagne, Francois-Philippe International Trade Julian Ovens Joe Pickerill Chantal Gagnon 343-203-7332 promoted to serve as a senior communica- Chagger, Bardish Small Business and Tourism Rachel Bendayan Jonathan Dignan - 343-291-2700 House Leader Rheal Lewis Mark Kennedy Sabrina Atwal 613-995-2727 tions adviser in the minister’s office, also Duclos, Jean-Yves Families, Children and Social Development Josée Duplessis Mathieu Filion Emilie Gauduchon 819-654-5546 as of April 18. Mr. Boutin, another former Duncan, Kirsty Science Anne Dawson Michael Bhardwaj Stéfanie Power (intern) 343-291-2600 Quebec Liberal staffer, had been working for Foote, Judy Public Services and Procurement Gianluca Cairo Annie Trépanier Jessica Turner 819-997-5421 Ms. Bibeau since late 2015. Louis Bélanger is Freeland, Chrystia Foreign Affairs Jeremy Broadhurst Alexander Lawrence - 343-203-1851, director of communications to Ms. Bibeau. (acting) (D.Comm) 343-203-5938 In other staff Garneau, Marc Transport Jean-Philippe Arseneau Marc Roy Delphine Denis 613-991-0700 news in the of- Goodale, Ralph Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Marci Surkes Dan Brien Scott Bardsley 613-991-2924 fice,Maximilien Gould, Karina Democratic Institutions Rob Jamieson John O’Leary Byrne Furlong 613-943-1838 Hajdu, Patty Employment, Workforce Development and Labour Matthew Mitschke Carlene Variyan Matt Pascuzzo 819-654-5611 Depontailler Hehr, Kent Veterans, Associate Defence Christine Tabbert Rob Rosenfeld Sarah McMaster (Veterans) 613-996-4649, left his role as (Associate Defence) a legislative as- 613-996-3100 sistant and policy Hussen, Ahmed Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Ali Salam Bernie Derible - 613-954-1064 adviser to Ms. Joly, Mélanie Canadian Heritage Leslie Church Christine Michaud Pierre-Olivier Herbert 819-997-7788 Bibeau on March LeBlanc, Dominic Fisheries, Oceans & Coast Guard Vince MacNeil Kevin Lavigne Laura Gareau 613-992-3474 10. He’d been Lebouthillier, Diane National Revenue Josée Guilmette Cédrick Beauregard Chloe Luciani-Girouard 613-995-2960 working in the MacAulay, Lawrence Agriculture and Agri-Food Mary Jean McFall Guy Gallant Oliver Anderson 613-773-1059 McKenna, Catherine Environment and Climate Change Marlo Raynolds Frédérique Tsai-Klassen Marie-Pascale Des Rosiers 819-938-3813 minister’s office Monsef, Maryam Status of Women Monique Lugli Philippe Charlebois Alex Wellstead 819-997-2494 since early 2016, Morneau, Bill Finance Richard Maksymetz Daniel Lauzon Annie Donolo 613-369-5696 when he was Philpott, Jane Health Geneviève Hinse David Clements Andrew MacKendrick 613-957-0200 hired as assistant Qualtrough, Carla Sport and Persons with Disabilities Matt Stickney Jane Almeida Ashley Michnowski 819-934-1122 to the minister’s Former ministerial staffer Sajjan, Harjit National Defence Brian Bohunicky Renée Filiatrault Jordan Owens 613-996-3100 parliamentary Maximilien Depontailler is Sohi, Amarjeet Infrastructure and Communities John Brodhead Kate Monfette Brook Simpson 613-949-1759 secretary, later now working in the Senate. Wilson-Raybould, Jody Justice Lea MacKenzie David Taylor - 613-992-4621 switching roles. Photograph courtesy of Facebook Prime Minister’s Press Office: 613-957-5555 But Mr. De- Kate Purchase, director of communications; Olivier Duchesneau, deputy director of communications; Cameron Ahmad, press secretary; and Andrée-Lyne Hallé, press secretary. pontailler hasn’t gone far, and is now back —Last updated on May 8, 2017. 20 wednesday, may 10, 2017 | the hill times Feature Events

what the author sees as America’s racial-aversion crisis. He’ll speak about it with host Susan Delacourt, as well as Israel celebrates independence day with a view Parliamentary answer audience questions, from 4 to 5:15 p.m. Canada 2020 Studio, 35 O’Connor St., Ottawa. Registration is The Hill Times photographs by Sam Garcia Calendar free and open to the public. Register via Eventbrite. Politics and the Pen—Politics and the Pen, the an- nual fundraiser that brings together federal politicians, writers, diplomats, and notable arts and business lead- ers to support the Writers’ Trust’s mandate to advance and celebrate Canadian writers and writing will happen Wednesday, May 10, at the Chateau Laurier hotel. The evening will end with the $25,000 Shaughnessy Cohen Prize winner for the best political book of the year. Nominees: Kamal Al-Solaylee for Brown: What Being Brown in the World Today Means (To Everyone); Christie Blatchford for Life Sentence: Stories from Four De- cades of Court Reporting – Or, How I Fell Out of Love Politics and the with the Canadian Justice System (Especially Judges); Ian McKay and Jamie Swift for The Vimy Trap: Or, How We Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Great Pen celebrates War; James McLeod for Turmoil, as Usual: Politics in Newfoundland and Labrador and the Road to the 2015 Election; and Noah Richler for The Candidate: Fear and political writers Loathing on the Campaign Trail. May 10 at the THURSDAY, MAY 11 The Spirit of Budo: The History of Japanese Martial Israeli Ambassador Nimrod Barkan and his wife, Shlomit Shulov-Barkan, as the sun sets on the Ottawa River behind them. Arts—Catch this exhibition April 26 to May 16, 2017. Chateau Open weekdays 10 a.m.-4 p.m., weekends 11 a.m.-4 Mr. Barkan hosted a celebration of Israel’s independence day on May 3 at the International Pavilion on Sussex Drive. p.m. Japanese culture demonstrations every Saturday and Sunday from 2 p.m. The Embassy of Japan in Canada, auditorium, 255 Sussex Dr., Ottawa. Free admission. WEDNESDAY, MAY 10 Emergency Preparedness in the 21st Century—The Liberal Caucus Meeting—The Liberals will meet in Economic Club of Canada presents this talk by Cana- Room 237-C Centre Block on Parliament Hill. For more dian Red Cross CEO Conrad Sauvé, with the subtitle information, please call Liberal Party media relations at “how to foster a collaborative approach to recovery [email protected] or 613-627-2384. and resilience.” Concluding remarks by Public Safety Conservative Caucus Meeting—The Conservatives Minister Ralph Goodale. Thursday, May 11. 11:30 will meet for their national caucus meeting. For more a.m.-1:30 p.m. Shaw Centre, 55 Colonel By Dr. Lunch information, contact Cory Hann, director of com- will be served. $89 per seat for members; $110 for munications with the Conservative Party of Canada at non-members. economicclub.ca. [email protected]. Canadian Nurses Association’s Virtual Townhall NDP Caucus Meeting—The NDP caucus will meet from With Conservative Leadership Candidates—Nurses and 9:15-11 a.m. in Room 112-N Centre Block, on Wednes- Canadians are invited to join the discussion with four Conservative MP Peter Kent, Ms. Shulov-Barkan, Mr. Barkan, Liberal MP Michael Levitt, and Conservative MP David day. For more information, please call the NDP Media Conservative Party of Canada leadership candidates as Sweet. The MPs are Canada-Israel Interparliamentary Group executives. Centre at 613-222-2351 or [email protected]. they share their views on important health-care issues. Bloc Québécois Caucus Meeting—The Bloc Québécois Thursday, May 11, 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. EST. Register caucus will meet from 9:30 a.m. in the Francophonie room at cna-aiic.ca/townhalls. (263-S) in Centre Bock, on Wednesday. For more informa- 2017 National March for Life—Campaign Life Coalition tion, call press attaché Julie Groleau, 514-792-2529. is hosting its annual March for Life on Parliament Hill on Canadian Council for International Co-operation Lead- May 11. A rally on the Hill will take place 12:30-1:30 ers’ Forum—Featuring a panel of former international p.m. and march 1:30-3 p.m. marchforlife.ca. co-operation ministers Don Boudria, Aileen Carroll, FRIDAY, MAY 12 Maria Minna, and Christian Paradis. May 9-10. Na- tional Arts Centre, 1 Elgin St., Ottawa. globaldev150. Parliamentary Press Gallery Mugging—The press ca/2017-leaders-forum. gallery will hold a mugging for full-time members only The Canadian Dental Association’s (CDA) Days on the in the Reading Room, Room 237-C Centre Block, on Hill—May 9 and 10, CDA’s Days on the Hill will connect Friday, May 12 at 12:30 p.m. Ukrainian Ambassador Andriy Shevchenko with leaders from Canada’s 21,000 dentists with Parliamentar- SATURDAY, MAY 13 Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland, and his spouse, ians to discuss important issues pertaining to oral health. Hanna Homonai. Mr. Barkan raises a glass to Israel with Ms. Freeland. The CDA is the national voice for dentistry in Canada and Science Odyssey Funfest—Natural Resources Canada is dedicated to the promotion of optimal oral health for will host this one-day celebration and learning experience Canadians. For further information, please contact Bonnie for youth. The event aims to spark interest in careers Kirkwood at [email protected]. in science and technology and increase awareness of Statistics Canada Census Data Release—Statistics science and technology in our everyday lives. 580 Booth Thailand marks new year with Canada will release its Census of Agriculture results St. (across the street from Dow’s Lake), Ottawa. Saturday, today, May 10. statcan.gc.ca.’ May 13. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost: free. Recognizing Canada’s Role in Strengthening Midwifery Walk the Talk Rally—NDP MP Romeo Saganash will be dancing at city hall Services in South Sudan—To mark the International at the Rally for Bill C-262, the Adoption and Implementation Day of the Midwife, join the Canadian Association of of United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Midwives in toasting the contributions that Canadian Peoples. Saturday, May 13, 2 p.m. Parliament Hill. midwives make across the country and around the Czech That Film Festival—Czech Ambassador Pavel world. Wednesday, May 10. Parliament of Canada Hrncír invites you to a screening of Czech movies at (Commonwealth Room, 238-S, Centre Block). 3:30-5 the Mayfair Theatre, 1074 Bank St., Ottawa. Saturday, p.m. Parliamentarians, staff, and stakeholders wel- May 13, 3:30 p.m., Snake Brothers. Saturday, May 27, come. RSVP to [email protected]. 3:30 p.m., The Teacher. These movies will be screened A Black Man in the White House: In Conversation with in the framework of the sixth annual Czech That Film Cornell Belcher—On May 10, award-winning pollster and Festival, showcasing the best of Czech cinema across best-selling author Cornell Belcher will talk about his the United States and Canada. Fee: $10. new book, A Black Man in the White House. 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by Chelsea Nash

Adiós, Agustín Adriana Anon Fernandez, spouse of the Uruguayan ambassador, Katya Anaya de García-López, and her spouse, Mexican Ambassador Agustín with Lucia Borjas de Suarez, its restrictions on the import of Cana- García-López Loaeza, with deputy minister for international trade Timothy spouse of the Argentine Mexican envoy Agustín dian beef. Sargent, and his spouse, Anik Lacroix. ambassador. “In Mexico, everybody wants tacos García-López Loaeza says with Alberta beef now,” Mr. García-López he accomplished what he said. Mr. Morrison had similar praise for Canada’s decision to lift its visa require- came here to do, so now ment on Mexico, describing it as “going spectacularly well,” and describing how he’s moving on. “the number of Mexicans visiting Canada is higher several-fold than our projec- tions.” espite only having lived here for Mr. García-López also welcomed his D16 months, Agustín García-López president to Ottawa for the 2016 “three Loaeza’s residence in Westboro was full amigos” conference, also known as the of framed photographs that formed a nar- North American Leaders’ Summit. rative of his time in Ottawa. Some guests at Mr. García-López’s There were a few photos of Mr. Gar- farewell party said while Mr. García- cía-López with Governor General David López had been successful, Mexican Johnston, including one that appeared to President Enrique Peña Nieto wanted feature the ambassador and Mr. Johnston someone in Ottawa with particular right after he presented his credentials in strength related to an expected upcoming early 2016. Then there were photos of Mr. renegotiation of the North American Free García-López with Prime Minister Justin Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Trudeau on more than one occasion. But Oscar Mora, the press counsellor at far outnumbering either Canadian leader, the embassy, said in an email that “this is were photos of Mr. García-López, his not exactly correct.” spouse, Katya Anaya de García-López, “Of course a strong ambassador is and their two school-aged sons, Agustín required, but it happened to work out in Mateo and Pablo Eduardo. both new positions,” he said, writing that At a farewell reception for the envoy Mr. García-López was tapped to head on April 26, David Morrison, Global Af- AMEXCID “due to his extensive knowl- fairs Canada’s assistant deputy minister edge in a broad range of topics needed in for the Americas, told the full house of his new capacity.” Assistant deputy minister for the Americas David Morrison is greeted by Mr. García-López and Ms. Anaya de García- guests why Mr. García-López’s departure Mr. Pérez-Jácome has been repre- López at their April 26 farewell party at their home. left him emotional. He recognized “just senting Mexico at the OECD since 2013, how much Canada meant to him and and has direct experience with both Katya and the boys...If you look around Canada and NAFTA, having participated this room you’ll see the family, and that’s in NAFTA negotiations in 1991-92 while part of why we love Agustín as we do.” he served as Mexico’s agriculture and Mr. García-López was scheduled to forestry counsellor to Canada. leave Ottawa for Mexico City on May United States President Donald Trump 8 after being called back home by the has expressed a desire to renegotiate Mexican government. NAFTA, saying the agreement is bad for His last few weeks in Canada were the United States. Mr. Trudeau and Mr. very busy, as the envoy bid farewell to Peña Nieto have both agreed to renegoti- Canadian colleagues and celebrated the ate the trade deal. Mexican holiday Cinco de Mayo with Initially, Mr. Trump wanted to pull out a three-day party at Lansdowne Park’s of the North American deal entirely, but Horticulture Building in Ottawa. later said his neighbours to the North Sixteen months is quite short for a and South convinced him otherwise. Ms. Anaya de García-López with Peruvian Ambassador Marcela Ms. Anaya de García-López, Ottawa Mayor Jim diplomatic posting; they tend to last any- Regardless of why Mr. García-López López Bravo. Watson, and Mr. García-López. where from three to four years. is leaving so soon, it’s evident he will be Mr. García-López said he has accom- missed. plished everything he came to Canada to Mr. Morrison told the crowd that he The Hill Times photographs by Sam Garcia do and, as such, it is time for his next was being kept busy all last week go- position. He has been called back by the ing to different farewell parties for Mr. Mexican government to head the Mexi- García-López. And judging by the way can agency for international develop- Mr. García-López and his spouse greeted ment co-operation, known as AMEXCID. almost every guest in a personal and The agency is a part of Mexico’s foreign heartfelt way, including Ottawa Mayor department. Jim Watson, Peruvian Ambassador Mar- His replacement will be Dionisio cela López Bravo, and deputy minister of Pérez Jácome Friscione, who currently international trade Timothy Sargent, the heads Mexico’s delegation to the OECD. couple were able to develop real friend- A spokesperson for the embassy said ships despite the short amount of time he is expected to arrive the first week of spent in Canada. June. Mr. García-López, speaking to In his remarks to guests at the going- the crowd of diplomats, businesspeople, away party, Mr. García-López joked he and Canadian government officials gath- was “too efficient” at his job, which is why ered in his living room, said “Canada will he was leaving so early. always be at the top of my list.” “This is something that I didn’t wish “We have the same values, we have to happen, at least, not as soon,” he said. the same principles, we have the same “That is the problem with having such an humane way of being, and that’s what amazing administration to work with.” Katya and I adore most about Canadi- He recounted the advancements in ans,” he said. Mexico-Canada relations that he facili- As soon as the heartfelt words came tated as ambassador, including Canada to a close, margaritas were refilled, a ma- dropping its visa requirement on Mexi- riachi band entered the room to applause, can citizens, and Mexico’s simultaneous and the fiesta began. announcement it would be dropping [email protected] A mariachi band put on a lively performance for guests. The Hill Times | wednesday, may 10, 2017 23 Events Feature

WEDNESDAY, MAY 17 Health Minister Jane Philpott Parliamentary Liberal Caucus Meeting—The Liberals will meet in Room 237-C Centre Block on Parliament Hill. For more is set to speak Calendar information, please call Liberal Party media relations at about how to [email protected] or 613-627-2384. address the Conservative Caucus Meeting—The Conservatives will high cost of meet for their national caucus meeting. For more informa- pharmaceuticals tion, contact Cory Hann, director of communications with the in Canada before Conservative Party of Canada at [email protected]. the Economic NDP Caucus Meeting—The NDP caucus will meet from 9:15-11 a.m. in Room 112-N Centre Block, on Club of Canada Wednesday. For more information, please call the NDP at the Shaw Media Centre at 613-222-2351 or [email protected]. Centre in Ottawa Bloc Québécois Caucus Meeting—The Bloc Québécois on May 16. caucus will meet from 9:30 a.m. in the Francophonie room The Hill Times (263-S) in Centre Bock, on Wednesday. For more informa- photograph by Jake tion, call press attaché Julie Groleau, 514-792-2529. Philpott to speak Wright CPHR Canada—A collaborative effort of human resources associations from across Canada is holding on drug costs its first Ottawa days on May 17 & 18 to celebrate the launch of the new designation and new brand for the human resources profession in Canada. A reception for May 16 at Shaw Parliamentarians and friends of the HR profession will be held in the Commonwealth Room from 5 to 7 p.m. on May 17. RSVP to [email protected]. Centre The Council of Ontario Universities Pop-up Research Park Reception—On Wednesday, May 17 from 3-5 p.m., in the House Speaker’s Salon on Parliament Hill, House Continued from page 20 Speaker Geoff Regan will host the Research Matters Pop-Up Research Park reception in collaboration with the Council of Ontario Universities (COU). The reception MONDAY, MAY 15 will showcase a number of innovative research projects Canada and the Future of Free Trade—Featuring occurring at Ontario universities and will bring together international trade lawyer Mark Warner; parliamentary researchers, students, and industry and community secretary to the international trade minister Pamela partners from across the province. This year, COU’s theme Goldsmith-Jones; Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ will focus on Canada 150 by showcasing how research Association president Flavio Volpe; and Rachel Curran, has helped shape Canadian identity over the years. All senior associate, Harper & Associates. They’ll discuss Parliamentarians and staff are invited to attend. Canada’s prospects in today’s volatile global trade envi- Canada Grows On Trees: Celebrating Canada’s Sustain- ronment. May 15 at the newly renovated National Arts ably Managed Natural Resource, Forests—The Forest Centre. Tickets $18.50-$25 on Eventbrite or at www. Products Association of Canada will be hosting a cocktail thepanelonline.com. reception on May 17, 5:30-7:30 p.m., in the Laurier Donner Prize—The award for the best public policy Room at the Château Laurier in Ottawa. For more informa- book by a Canadian will be announced in Toronto at the tion or to RSVP, please contact [email protected]. Donner Prize’s gala evening May 15. The Donner Prize National Science and Innovation Gala: Steam Horizon encourages and celebrates excellence in public policy Award—The Canada Science and Technology Museums writing by Canadians, and the winner receives $50,000 Corporation will host the first annual National Science and Innovation Gala on Wednesday, May 17. The gala Terra Art Exhibition—On the occasion of Canada’s to buy memberships or renew them in order to vote. while the other nominated authors receive $7,500. For 150th anniversary, the embassy of Honduras and Terra For more information, contact Cory Hann, director of more information, contact the Donner Prize manager will feature the presentation of the first STEAM Horizon Awards to honour the achievements of young Canadian Art invite you to an art exhibition of the works of the communications, Conservative Party of Canada, at Sherry Naylor at 416-368-8253 or sherry@nayloran- artist Sergio Martinez from Honduras, entitled Aurora. 613-697-5614. dassociates.com. innovators in science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM). For this year’s celebration, the Canada Thursday, May 18, 6.30 p.m. St. Brigid’s Centre for the SUNDAY, MAY 28 TUESDAY, MAY 16 Aviation and Space Museum will be transformed into a Arts, 310 St. Patrick St., Ottawa. The exhibition runs steampunk laboratory. Guests will travel back in time to until May 22. Organized and curated by Lilia Faulkner. NDP Leadership Debate—The party will hold a debate Addressing the High Cost of Pharmaceuticals in Canada— RSVP before May 13 to [email protected]. in Sudbury. 2-3 p.m. Cambrian College. In order to vote The Economic Club of Canada presents Health Minister Jane the 19th century steam era as they experience a mash-up of Victorian fashion, steam-powered technology, and futur- MONDAY, MAY 22 for the leader, you need to become a member of the NDP Philpott. 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Shaw Centre, 55 Colonel By no later than Aug. 17. Online voting begins Sept. 18 and Dr., Ottawa. Lunch will be served. Members: $89 plus HST; istic innovation. All Parliamentarians are invited to attend the event and celebrate the important contributions of House Not Sitting—The House is not sitting this a leader will be announced no later than Oct. 29. Others: $110 + HST. economicclub.ca. week, May 22-May 26, but resumes sitting on Monday, Taiwan Film Screening: The Road to Mandalay—A A Policy Magazine Working Lunch: The Imperatives of Canada’s youth. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. For more infor- mation or to RSVP, please contact Zoë Lomer @ zlomer@ May 29, and will sit every weekday from May 29 to powerful and tragic love story. Two illegal migrants from Innovation—Policy editor L. Ian MacDonald will conduct June 23, but the House could adjourn earlier. Myanmar fleeing their country’s civil war find love with this talk with Innovation Minister Navdeep Bains, fol- techno-science.ca or visit scienceinnovationgala.ca. ITK’s A Taste of the Arctic—Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami each other while struggling to survive in the bustling lowed by a panel discussion with several Policy maga- TUESDAY, MAY 23 cities of Thailand. Presented by the Taipei Economic zine authors from its innovation issue and sponsored by will host its A Taste of Arctic May 17, 6 to 9 p.m. at the Europe Post Brexit and the Election of Donald Trump— and Cultural Office in Canada in collaboration with the Rideau Hall Foundation. The Rideau Club, 99 Bank National Gallery of Canada. Experience Inuit food and The Canadian International Council national capital Ottawa Asian Heritage Month Society and the Ottawa St., 15th floor, May 16, 12 noon to 1:30 p.m. Tables entertainment including uniquely Arctic ingredients like branch presents this event featuring Canadian Ambas- Public Library. Sunday, May 28, begins at 2 p.m. with of eight $1,000, and half tables $500. Information, seal, caribou, Arctic char, Arctic berries, Arctic shrimp, sador to France Lawrence Cannon, a former foreign a complimentary reception and film starts at 2:30 p.m., [email protected] or 514-943-3868. and muskox. The event also showcases Inuit culture and minister. He will help participants understand these Chamber at Ben Franklin Place, 101 Centrepointe Dr., H+K Learning Series: “So, you’ve just finished your talented performers who demonstrate the modern conser- developments and their implications for Canada and Nepean, Ottawa. In Chinese dialect and Burmese with consultation...Now what?”—Hill+Knowlton Strategies vation of Inuit traditions that keep Inuit culture strong. comment on the significance of the Canada-European English subtitles. Free admission. experts will be discussing follow-up engagement, com- China-Taiwan Relations: Challenges of Pushing Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agree- munications, and government relations strategies for Canada’s Agenda—On May 17 at 7:30 p.m., view this MONDAY, MAY 29 ment (CETA) as Canadian business is likely to face organizations to maximize the value of their consul- presentation by Ron MacIntosh, on China-Taiwan Rela- growing pressure in U.S. markets during the Trump era. House Sitting—The House resumes sitting on Mon- tations. David Rodier, Jackie Choquette, and Ellis tions: Challenges of Pushing Canada’s Agenda. Christ Tuesday, May 23. 5 p.m. registration and cash bar; 6 day, May 29, and will sit every weekday from May 29 to Westwood will describe what to do after your member, Church Cathedral, 414 Sparks St. Free for members of p.m. presentation, discussion; 7:30 p.m. optional din- June 23, but it could adjourn earlier. stakeholder, or public consultation ends—how to con- the Canada China, $5 for non-members. ner. Sheraton Hotel, O’Connor Room, 150 Albert St., nect back to participants, communicate results, and THURSDAY, MAY 18 Ottawa. Register: [email protected] or 613-903-4011. TUESDAY, MAY 30 use what you heard to inform or influence decisions. More information: cicncbmay232017.eventbrite.ca. Canadian Foundation for Healthcare Improvement’s The free session will be held on May 16 (12-1 p.m.) at U.S. Tax Reform and Canadian Competitiveness—The Hill Day Breakfast—Parliamentarians are invited to the H+K Ottawa office at 55 Metcalfe St, Suite 1100, Ottawa Economics Association invites you to a luncheon WEDNESDAY, MAY 24 come hear how CFHI is turning innovation into action as well as online. A light lunch will be provided to those event featuring Jack Mintz, president’s fellow, School of Bank of Canada Release—The bank is expected to that is having a direct impact on the health of Canadi- attending in person. Please RSVP through Eventbrite Public Policy, University of Calgary, and national policy make its latest interest rate announcement. 10 a.m. ans. Health leaders and family members will talk about here: https://hklearningseries.eventbrite.ca. adviser, EY Canada. He will present his views on U.S. tax a nationwide collaboration that successfully reduced Society of Composers, Authors, and Music Publishers reform, Canadian competitiveness, and what needs to be THURSDAY, MAY 25 the inappropriate use of anti-psychotic medications of Canada—The Society of Composers, Authors, and done to improve private investment in Canada. Members: and is now being implemented in every nursing home Music Publishers of Canada (SOCAN) invites all Parlia- $50 prepaid online/$80 at the door; Non-members: Diplomatic Hospitality Group—The Canadian Federa- in New Brunswick. The breakfast is by invitation only. mentarians and staff to come celebrate Canadian music $75/$100; Student members: $25/$30 (online prices are tion of University of Women’s Diplomatic Hospitality Parliamentarians can drop in between 7:30 and 9:30 talent at a reception on May 16 on Parliament Hill. exclusive of HST). Thursday, May 18, 2017, 11:45 a.m., Group in Ottawa invites diplomats, their spouses/ a.m. at the Speaker’s Lounge, 216-N Centre Block, 5:30-8:30 p.m. The event will showcase performances Chateau Laurier hotel, Laurier Room, 1 Rideau St. Details partners, and their families to this event, with the Parliament Hill. For more information, contact Graeme. from SLOAN and Charlotte Cardin. and registration via cabe.ca. theme Historic Ottawa. It will feature a visit to the [email protected]. Rio Tinto Award for Indigenous Students Parliamentary Luncheon with Anne McLellan—Famous 5 Ottawa will Billings Estate Historic Site, 2100 Cabot St., Ottawa. Business Council of British Columbia Parliamentary Reception—All MPs and Senators are invited to come honour former deputy prime minister Anne McLellan as a na- 10 a.m.-noon. A nominal fee will be charged to help Reception—Members of the Business Council of British meet the next generation of indigenous leadership in tion builder at this luncheon. Thursday, May 18, 11:45 a.m. cover costs. Columbia (BCBC) including leaders from business, First Canada at the 2017 Rio Tinto Indspire Parliamentary to 1:30 p.m. Chateau Laurier hotel, 1 Rideau St., Ottawa. Prime Minister Trudeau to attend NATO Leaders’ Nations, and academia invite all Parliamentarians to Reception. The reception will showcase the academic Tickets $65 each. Available via eventbrite.ca/e/luncheon- Meeting, G7 Summit, and TraveI to Italy and Vatican City— join them at a reception on Tuesday, May 30, 5-8 p.m., and professional achievements of indigenous students with-the-honourable-anne-mclellan-tickets-33638898852. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will travel to Brussels, Renaissance Room, Fairmont Chateau Laurier. Please from across the country, and will take place on the Torture, U.S. Foreign Policy and Beyond—The Harvard Belgium, to participate in the NATO Leaders’ Meeting RSVP to Hunter Doubt at [email protected] or second floor of Three Brewers Restaurant, 240 Sparks Club of Ottawa will present a talk by Alberto Mora, a on May 25. Following the NATO meeting, he will visit 613-783-3452. St., Tuesday, May 16, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Please RSVP by senior fellow at Harvard University’s Carr Center for Hu- Taormina, Italy, from May 26 to 27, to participate The Parliamentary Calendar is a free events listing. May 2 to [email protected]. man Rights Policy. A former general counsel to the U.S. in the 43rd G7 Leaders’ Summit. He will then go to Send in your political, cultural, diplomatic, or govern- Capital Beat / Au rythme de la capitale—Music Navy, he led an effort within the Defense Department Rome and Vatican City. It will be his first official visit mental event in a paragraph with all the relevant details Canada and Québecor invite all Parliamentarians to cel- to end coercive and unlawful interrogation tactics at to Italy. In Vatican City, he will have an audience with under the subject line ‘Parliamentary Calendar’ to ebrate Canadian music with performances by Vincent Guantanamo Bay. Thursday, May 18. 6 p.m. registration; Pope Francis for the first time. For more information, [email protected] by Wednesday at noon before the Vallières, Scott Helman, and featuring special guest 6:45 p.m. introduction, presentation, questions. Harvard news media members may call PMO Media Relations, Monday paper or by Friday at noon for the Wednesday Heritage Minister Mélanie Joly. The program begins at Club member or guest: $20; uOttawa affiliate or guest: 613-957-5555. paper. We can’t guarantee inclusion of every event, but 8 p.m. at The Studio at the National Arts Centre and $20; general public: $25; recent graduate or under 30: SATURDAY, MAY 27 we will definitely do our best. Events can be updated is followed by an after-party hosted by DJ del Pilar. For $5; student or unwaged: free. The talk will be held in the daily online too. more details or to RSVP, visit capitalbeat.ca. By invita- Moot Court Hall (ground floor) of Fauteux Hall, within the Conservative Party Leadership Convention—The [email protected] tion only. This event is sponsored by TD Bank Group Faculty of Law Building at the University of Ottawa, 57 Conservatives will elect their next leader on May 27, The Hill Times and Stingray Music. Louis-Pasteur Pvt. harvardclubottawa.ca. 2017. The party is urging Conservative Party members Rt. Honourable Justin Trudeau Prime Minister of Canada House of Commons Ottawa, May 8, 2017

Re: Canadian Leadership and Action on Nuclear Disarmament Urgently Needed Dear Prime Minister,

We, the more than one hundred undersigned, all having been honoured by appointment to the Order of Canada, appeal to you and your Government to give urgent attention and leadership to re-energizing nuclear disarmament in the face of mounting nuclear dangers. Any such efforts will win the overwhelming support of Canadians.

ESCALATING NUCLEAR PERIL The world has entered its most dangerous nuclear moment since the 1962 Cuban missile crisis. As former US Defense Secretary William Perry has concluded, “The likelihood of a nuclear catastrophe today is greater than it was during the Cold War.” North Korea’s violations of its Security Council obligations and its irresponsible nuclear attack threats are now matched by reckless counter- threats; the world’s disarmament machinery suffers from a severe loss of confidence; the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) has failed to deliver on its promise of abolition; the arsenals of the major powers are being “modernized” instead of dismantled; NATO, including its non-nuclear weapons members, continues to embrace nuclear deterrence; the risk of deliberate nuclear weapons use is compounded by the growing dangers of miscalculation and accidental nuclear attacks. Ban Ki-moon, recently retired as UN Secretary-General, calls the current crisis on the Korean Peninsula “truly frightening,” and warns that “the world is moving closer to nuclear annihilation.”

REMEMBERING HUMANITY In their famous 1955 manifesto, Albert Einstein and Bertrand Russell called on us to “remember our humanity and forget the rest,” so in that humanitarian spirit, we call on your government to: • Lead an urgent call to end provocative rhetoric and sabre rattling over North Korea in favour of a return to sustained engagement and negotiations in pursuit of a denuclearized Korean peninsula. • Urge the US and Russia to publicly reaffirm and act on their “unequivocal undertaking,” as agreed at the 2010 NPT Review Conference, “to accomplish, in accordance with the principle of irreversibility, the total elimination of their nuclear arsenals.” • Respect and support multilateral efforts to rid the world of nuclear weapons by ending Canada’s boycott of the current UN General Assembly negotiations of a treaty to ban all nuclear weapons and by joining the next session of talks (scheduled for June 15 to July 7, 2017).

A MATTER OF URGENCY A 2010 unanimous Parliamentary motion urged the government of Canada to “deploy a major world-wide Canadian diplomatic initiative” in support of nuclear disarmament.” Now, in this time of heightened nuclear peril, we urge your Government to take up that challenge and do all it can to convert the vision of a world without nuclear weapons into reality.

Sincerely,

Carolyn Acker, CM Michael Dence, OC Harold Kalant, CM Maurice McGregor, OC Nancy Ruth, CM Bruce Aikenhead, OC Stephen Drance, OC Bruce Kidd, OC Don McKay, OC Lloyd Axworthy, CC Ezra Schabas, CM Howard Dyck, CM Bonnie Klein, OC John McKellar, CM Jack Shapiro, CM Tom Axworthy, OC Pat Ferns, CM Michael Klein, CM Jonathan Meakins, OC Christopher Barnes, CM Michael Shenstone, CM Yves Fortier, CC Lucia Kowaluk, CM John Meisel, CC David Silcox, CM Gerry Barr, CM Ken Fyke, CM Ken Kramer, CM Ann Mortifee, CM Michel Bastarache, CC Jennifer Simons, CM Bob Glossop, CM Marcel Kretz, CM Jock Murray, OC Ian Smillie, CM Paul Beeston, CM Anthony Graham, CM Eva Kushner, OC Peter Newbery, OC Monique Bégin, OC Rosemary Sullivan, OC Clarence Guenter, CM Patrick Lane, OC John O’Donnell, CM Veronica Tennant, CC Tony Belcourt, OC Buzz Hargrove, OC John Last, OC Maureen O’Neil, OC Avie Bennett, CC Linda Thom, CM Judith Hall, OC Dennis Lee, OC James Orbinski, OC Murray Thomson, OC Robin Boadway, OC Brian Haynes, OC Rita Letendre, OC Bridglal Pachai, CM Ed Broadbent, CC Setsuko Thurlow, OC Gerry Helleiner, OC Jacques Levesque, CM Landon Pearson, OC Jane Urquhart, OC Tim Brodhead, OC Charles Hill, CM Barbara S. Lollar, CC Gordon Perkin, OC Elaine Carty, CM Tony Urquhart, OC Margaret Hilson, OC Roy MacGregor, OC John Polanyi, CC Michel Vennat, OC Paul Copeland, CM Catherine Hooper, CM Garfield Mahood, OC Alfred H. E. Popp, CM Gisèle Côté-Harper, OC John Wada, OC Laurent Isabelle, CM Leon Major, CM Alison Prentice, CM James Walker, CM Anne Crocker, CM Dan Ish, OC Joe Mancini, CM Valerie Pringle, CM David Cronenberg, CC Douglas Ward, CM Richard W. Ivey, CM Stephanie Mancini, CM Gordon Rankin, OC Anne H. Wieler, CM Libby Davies, CM Jon Jennekens, OC David Matas, OC Ernie Regehr, OC Thomas De Koninck CM Blossom Wigdor, CM Sven Johansson, CM Elizabeth May, OC Douglas Roche, OC Lois Wilson, CC