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ing virtual graduation ceremony for more rial anniversary of Jack’s passing had a than 5,600 up-and-coming students. positive impact and reminded Grenier leaves CBC; Included in these recipients is Senator of his message,” according to the project’s Wanda Thomas Bernard, political journal- website. ist Chantal Hébert, and Supreme Court Co-chaired by Ms. Chow and Brad Lavi- Judge Sheilah Martin. gne, who was national campaign director Petty to guest host Power Sen. Bernard has a long history work- for the NDP during the 2011 Orange Wave, ing in mental health at a provincial level the Layton Legacy Committee members and as a professor at the Dalhousie School include Mike Layton, Sarah Layton, of Social work, where she also served as Libby Davies, Brian Topp, Josh Bizjak, & Politics this summer; a director for 10 years. Her other work George Soule, Anne McGrath, Genevieve includes serving with community orga- Kleefisch, Bob Gallagher, Tania Lui, Na- nizations to bring diversity in political than Rotman, Laura Ziemba, Jeff Slater, processes, and she was one of the founding and Tyler Johnson. Al-Mehdar joins The members of the Association of Black Social The project will hand out $5,000 to a Workers. She was appointed to the Senate group engaging in some sort of activism in 2016. and another unspecified award to specifi- cally spotlight Indigenous activist leader- Hill Times’ news team ship. A new Jack Layton Scholarship will also be handed out in honour of the former university professor. These awards will be given out during a free, virtual event—promising “an incred- ible line-up of passionate advocates, tal- ented artists and many special guests—on Aug. 22, the anniversary of Layton’s death.

Former Harper staffer Bonokowski joins Ottawa Crestview team Senator Wanda Thomas Bernard, political journalist A former senior Harper aide will be Chantal Hébert, and Supreme Court Judge Sheilah adding her insider experience to the Crest- Martin. The Hill Times file photographs view Strategy team. Erin Bonokowski has joined the firm’s Ottawa office as a senior campaign strate- Ms. Hébert started her career in Radio- gist, Crestview announced in a June 17 Canada in , before moving on to press release. cover provincial politics at Queen’s Park, then eventually federal politics before The family and working as a bureau chief for Le Devoir friends of the and La Presse. She’s currently a national late Jack Layton, affairs writer with the . the former leader Lastly, Ms. Martin comes from a This just in: Zainab Al-Mehdar, left, has joined The Hill Times, while Kathleen Petty will guest host of the NDP, background of civil law and common law Power & Politics this summer, and long-time polls analyst Éric Grenier left CBC's parliamentary have launched a education from McGill University. She’s bureau with nary a peep about what comes next. Photographs courtesy of Linkedin and CBC memorial project worked as a researcher and law profes- to commemorate sor at the University of Calgary, and has the 10th ric Grenier, the popular polls analyst “A byline third day on the job … my life practiced criminal and constitutional litiga- anniversary who still goes by @EricGrenierCBC is pretty awesome,” said Ms. Al-Mehdar. tion in the area. She was appointed to the É of his death. on , left the CBC’s parliamentary She said her tenure at Global News Supreme Court in 2017. The Hill Times bureau last week and was mysterious “spurred” her interest in covering federal Other degree recipients include Harriet photograph by about what’s next. “After nearly seven politics, and while she expected to do it later Burdett-Moulton, Stephen Jarislowsky, Cynthia Münster years working with the CBC in parliamen- in her career, she took the opportunity of Monique Leroux, and June Pimm. tary bureau as the CBC’s polls analyst, I’ve the new job when given. She’s most excited These seven will be delivering gradua- decided it is time to move on and do some- for the meaning her stories could have. tion addresses via video to be released on thing different,” he tweeted on June 14. Mr. “I [want] to learn more about different June 18. “As a former political staffer, she brings Grenier, who launched ThreeHundredEight aspects of government and get to report on “We look forward to celebrating the 13 years ago, said he will keep running really powerful stories.” political insight and first-hand experience accomplishments of all our graduating stu- working across all government depart- the Poll Tracker for the CBC for the next She’s replacing Palak Mangat, who’s dents, and I know they will appreciate the election, but is working on a new project. been with us since 2019 and is leaving for ments to influence decision makers and words of wisdom offered by our honorary implement results driven campaigns,” Jo- Mr. Grenier has written for The Globe and a start-up called Politics Today, covering doctorate recipients,” university president Mail, Huffington Post Canada, The Hill Parliament Hill. seph Lavoie, Crestview’s national practice Benoit-Antoine Bacon said in a June 10 lead for digital, campaigns, and mobiliza- Times, Le Devoir, and L’actualité. Both have a strong passion for journalism. press release. Kathleen Petty, executive producer of For Ms. Al-Mehdar, the fun is in the process tion, said in the release. Ms. Bonokowski spent roughly five CBC New in Calgary and host of West of of unravelling something and capitalizing on Project marks decade since Centre political podcast, will be guest host- her “knack for exploring different topics.” and half years on the Hill, beginning in ing CBC’s Power & Politics this summer. For Ms. Mangat, the joy comes from Layton’s passing then-transport minister John Baird’s office “So—it’s been 15 years since I’ve hosted/ talking to smart, insightful, and candid With the 10-year anniversary of his in May 2010 before moving up to Stephen anchored on TV. This ol’ gal is getting strangers. death looming, Jack Layton’s family, Harper’s Prime Minister’s Office in Novem- dusted off. Power and Politics has decided And the pair also shares a grateful attitude. friends, and colleagues have launched a ber of that same year, starting as a commu- I’m not (hope springs eternal) too rusty Ms. Mangat said she loved the funny project aiming to commemorate the former nications special assistant and ending as to take a crack at hosting their program and supportive team at The Hill Times and NDP leader’s life and impact on Canada. director of strategic communications. She this summer,” Ms. Petty wrote on Facebook the focus on diverse voices. She called it a The former NDP leader died in August also served as manager of operations for last week. The former host of CBC Radio’s “bittersweet departure.” 2011, at the age of 61, a few short months the Conservative Party leader’s tour during The House and former host of CBCNN, And Ms. Al-Mehdar said she is simply after the May election that catapulted his the 2015 election. will guest host Fridays beginning July 2, thankful for everyone who helped her along. party to Official Opposition status for Before joining Crestview, Ms. Bono- then two full weeks starting Aug. 23 and “My program coordinator and everyone the first time and shortly after receiving kowski was most recently the director of will be on until Sept. 3. “If speculation is to who I worked with [at Algonquin Col- a second cancer diagnosis (he had previ- communications and public affairs for be believed—a federal election campaign lege] were super supportive and I feel like ously been diagnosed with prostate cancer Health Standards Organization and Ac- could kick off while I’m in the chair. I will they’ve given me the confidence to pursue in 2010). creditation Canada, both health care not- be doing this from Calgary. Wish me luck!!” a career in journalism.” The June 15 launch of the Layton for-profit organizations. In other shakeups, a new reporter has Legacy project marked the opening of ap- “I am thrilled to be joining Crestview come to join the small but mighty team at plications for a new scholarship and a pair Strategy and look forward to bringing my The Hill Times. Senator Bernard and Supreme of new awards to be given out in Layton’s extensive public and private sector experi- Zainab Al-Mehdar, an Algonquin Col- Court judge among those given name. ence together to implement results driven lege journalism graduate who was most It was an initiative that culminated from campaigns,” Ms. Bonokowski said in a recently interned at the Global News, honorary degrees from Carleton a January meeting where Olivia Chow, LinkedIn post. entered the new room as an online reporter Seven honorary degrees will be given as Layton’s widow, and others “put a team in [email protected] on June 14, and has hit the ground running. Carleton University approaches its upcom- place that would ensure the 10th memo- The Hill Times ADVERTISING FEATURE

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Conservative House Leader Gérard ‘Parliament is a Deltell presented a point-of-privilege motion to find high court, it is PHAC in contempt of Parliament and for Iain Stewart, pictured, the the grand inquest agency’s president, to 'receive, on behalf of (PHAC), an admonishment of the nation’: delivered by the Speaker' for failing to deliver documents the House ordered. PHAC president Photograph courtesy of ParlVu ordered to appear

The committee issued before Commons an order, on May 10, which compelled House Speaker Anthony its chair, Liberal The rare order Rota (Nipissing-Timiskaming, MP and former Ont.) ruled that the govern- Commons speaker followed two others ment providing the more than , pictured 250 pages of documents to the June 14, to report the this year, dating three-year-old National Security government’s failure back to March 31, and Intelligence Committee of to comply with the Parliamentarians—from which House. Screen capture when the House Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole courtesy of ParlVu (Durham, Ont.) pulled Conser- Special Committee vative members in protest last week—breached parliamentary on Canada-China privileges since the committee is Relations made the not one of Parliament. All four House and committee first such request. orders “are the same as a court order,” said Conservative MP Mi- chael Chong (Wellington-Halton BY CHRISTOPHER GULY Hills, Ont.), his party’s shadow Health Minister Patty minister for foreign affairs and Hajdu, pictured rarely used parliamentary a member of the Canada-China testifying remotely Aprocedure will play out in Relations Committee. “Parliament before the Canada- the House of Commons at 3 p.m. is a high court. It is the grand China Relations on Monday if the head of the inquest of the nation.” Committee on Public Health Agency of Canada Parliament has the power to June 14, 2021. (PHAC) complies with an order to issue warrants, he added, not- Photograph courtesy of stand before the brass bar of the ing that the last time that hap- ParlVu Chamber and agree to transfer pened was in 2007, when then- confidential records to the law Speaker Peter Milliken ordered clerk about the dismissal of two German-Canadian businessman scientists at the agency’s Na- Karlheinz-Schreiber transferred tional Microbiology Laboratory from jail in Toronto, where he was (NML) in in 2019 and awaiting extradition to Germany, the transfer of viruses from the into the custody of the Sergeant- lab to China’s Wuhan Institute of at-Arms to appear before the Virology. Commons Ethics Committee On June 16, Conservative regarding the Airbus affair. House Leader Gérard Deltell “The Trudeau government is (Louise-Saint-Laurent, Que.) undermining the rule of law in presented a point-of-privilege mo- its flagrant disobedience of these In May, Last month, U.S. President Joe technicians and scientists at the tion to find PHAC in contempt of orders,” said Mr. Chong. reported that CSIS recommended Biden gave his country’s intel- Institute of Virology to a level-4 Parliament and for Iain Stewart, “We have given the govern- the withdrawal of security clear- ligence community 90 days to standard, allowing that lab to the agency’s president, to “receive, ment two-and-a-half months to ances for the two scientists on “redouble” its effort to determine handle the world’s most danger- on behalf of (PHAC), an admon- comply with the original order national security grounds, and ex- whether COVID-19 “emerged ous viruses and pathogens.” ishment delivered by the Speaker” and it has yet to do so.” pressed concern over the nature from human contact with an The NML is Canada’s only for failing to deliver documents Mr. Chong said he believes of the information that Ms. Qiu, infected animal or from a labora- level-4 security lab equipped to the House ordered on June 2. the government is stonewalling who formerly headed the NML’s tory accident” handle the world’s most infec- The motion passed by a vote of Parliament because of “some vaccine-development and anti- The virus was first detected in tious diseases. 176-to 150. serious breaches” at the Winnipeg viral therapy program, shared Wuhan in late 2019, and President Mr. Chong said that if the U.S. The order followed two others lab, and has “failed to protect the with the Wuhan facility. Biden has also asked that inquiry in- administration concludes that an this year, dating back to March safety and security of Canadians” Mr. Chong said he would like clude “specific questions for China.” accident at the Wuhan lab was the 31, when the House Special Com- and “that there were lapses in PHAC to explain why the two Mr. Chong told The Hill Times most likely source of the COVID-19 mittee on Canada-China Rela- policy at that lab that led to the scientists were “walked out” of the that there is no evidence that the pandemic, “then the exact relation- tions made the first such request. termination of two government NML by RCMP officers on July coronavirus associated with CO- ship between the Winnipeg and PHAC failed to comply with scientists.” 5, 2019, and also why a Chinese VID-19 originated in Canada, but Wuhan labs becomes very material.” that order. The committee then In July 2019, Xiangguo Qiu military scientist was granted ac- noted that other infectious viruses “That would mean we need a issued a second order, on May and her husband, Keding Cheng, cess to the lab. were shipped from Winnipeg to whole lot more government over- 10, which compelled its chair, a biologist, were removed from The Globe reported that Feihu Wuhan. sight of these level-4 labs in order Liberal MP and former Commons the lab and officially fired in Yan of the People’s Liberation “What we don’t know is the to ensure that we never again have speaker Geoff Regan (Halifax January of this year. The couple Army’s Academy of Military extent of that cooperation, and a global pandemic that emerges West, N.S.), to report the govern- is also reportedly under RCMP Medical Sciences worked at the the cooperation between Win- from one of those labs,” he added. ment’s failure to comply with the investigation. Winnipeg facility. Seven NML nipeg and the People’s Liberation Christopher Guly is a freelance House. PHAC has explained their scientists have conducted experi- Army,” he said. journalist for The Hill Times and The motion, adopted by the removal as involving a “policy ments and co-authored studies on “One of the government scien- a member of the Parliamentary Commons, was the fourth order breach” and “possible breaches of infectious diseases with Chinese tists escorted out and subsequent- Press Gallery. for PHAC’s documents. security protocols.” military researchers. ly fired went to Wuhan to train The Hill Times MONDAY, JUNE 21, 2021 | THE HILL TIMES 5 News

Pandemic reveals Canada’s access-to-information system in ‘a critical state,’ and need for ‘urgent’ resources, says top watchdog

responding to access requests amid the Canada’s information increased workload. Still, the office sug- gested that choice may “stem from compla- commissioner dealt with cency in the area of access.” a third fewer complaints “This culture of complacency is charac- terized by the view that responding to ac- due to COVID-19, even as cess requests is a distraction from employ- ees’ day jobs, rather than what it actually some departments stopped is: a core part of their responsibility as public servants,” the report said. fulfilling their legal obligations Under the act, government institutions have 30 days to respond to a request unless under the access act. they seek an extension. That time limit “is WE’RE HERE FOR YOU, CANADA! not merely a suggestion,” the report stated BY ZAINAB AL-MEHDAR plainly. “It is the law.” Thanks to support from the , Government of One of the challenges with remote work anada’s already “archaic” access-to- is access to adequate information manage- Saskatchewan, City of Saskatoon, and private donors, the Vaccine Cinformation system proved to be inef- ment systems–knowing where information and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO) at the University of ficient throughout the pandemic revealing is being stored, what needs to be stored, and gaps that should be urgently addressed, how to retrieve it, Ms. Maynard explained. Saskatchewan is becoming Canada’s Centre for Pandemic Research. according to a new report by the office that “So basically, an institution has to really oversees the system. quickly react to the pandemic and see how This National Centre will ensure Canada is at the forefront of scientific Departments and agencies across gov- they could change the technology and how research and vaccine development and will help protect Canada and ernment relied on outdated software and they could do their process electronically,” “bureaucratic processes that have not kept Ms. Maynard told The Hill Times, which the world from emerging infectious diseases like COVID-19. up with the times,” a reality made worse she said many were unable to do. amid COVID-19, according to the Office of Her comments are echoed in the report, Together we are building a healthier world. Information Commissioner (OIC), which which observed “the failure to adopt proper released the 2020-21 report on June 15. information management practices may With the introduction of remote work, have also resulted in some records that are employees not only dealt with the difficul- of public interest never having been cre- NOUS SOMMES LÀ POUR VOUS, CANADA! ties of that transition, but also with pre- ated in the first place, while documents not existing problems such as “chronic under- being sorted or organized properly may Grâce au soutien du gouvernement du Canada, du gouvernement de resourcing” that created backlogs long have led to a lack of relevant records.” before the pandemic, the report said. The report also said there’s “an urgent la Saskatchewan, de la ville de Saskatoon et de donateurs privés, la “What the pandemic has shown is that government-wide need to adequately Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO) de l’Université de la our system is very archaic, that a lot of insti- invest in human resources in the field of tutions are still very paper-based,” said Infor- access to information, by creating pools, Saskatchewan devient le Centre Canadien de Recherche sur les Pandémies. mation Commissioner Caroline Maynard in hiring sufficiently qualified staff, and de- an interview with The Hill Times. Her office veloping appropriate ongoing training for Ce centre national garantira que le Canada est à l’avant-garde de la conducts investigations into departments, employees.” Ms. Maynard’s office has its provides recommendations, and issues or- own backlog and received a recent bump recherche scientifique et du développement de vaccins et aidera à protéger ders in service of information rights guaran- of $3-million in permanent funding, which le Canada et le monde contre les maladies infectieuses émergentes comme teed under the Access to Information Act. she said would be used to hire 25 new in- That system is in a “critical state,” Ms. vestigators to help support her team. la COVID-19. Maynard said in her report, and called The report revealed the office received for increased transparency, especially in 34 per cent fewer complaints (4,060) than Ensemble, nous construisons un monde plus sain. releasing “an open and complete public re- in 2019-20 (5,528). That report attributed cord of decisions and actions taken” during that decrease to fewer complaints being an “extraordinary period in our history.” filed due to the pandemic. That’s a fraction The impact of the pandemic drove of the tens of thousands of requests made Sincerely/Sincèrement, some departments to pause or halt all ac- to the government, she noted, with com- cess requests, it found. In December 2020, plaints historically representing about two the commissioner launched a complaint per cent of the total. against Canadian Heritage, for example, Of those 4,060 complaints, the office after it “suspended” processing of access determined 643 were “well-founded,” repre- requests between March 16 and July 10, senting 16 per cent of the total in 2020-21. 2020. That was contrary to its legal obliga- That’s up from 11 per cent (597) the previ- Volker Gerdts tions set out in the act, which had not been ous year. When asked if she saw a trend or similarly suspended. a concerning uptick in founded complaints, VIDO Director and CEO The OIC began investigations covered Ms. Maynard said that it’s within the norm in the report (between April 2020 to March and the office typically sees an average of 2021) during the first wave of COVID-19 15 per cent of cases that are well founded. and quickly adjusted to the changing As remote work continues to be the norm, reality of remote work. Much like the OIC, the OIC said it plans to adopt, where pos- many departments responding to requests sible, flexible work, electronic investigations, also felt the effects of staff working from and a paperless approach. Ms. Maynard said home, who often couldn’t access hard cop- she wants institutions to springboard off of ies of files. Many departments were still this difficult year and use it to enhance and using software that had not been updated further improve the systems in place. for years. In Canadian Heritage’s case, the “I’m really hoping that these lessons that department acquired a new server follow- we’ve learned in the last year, they’re going ing Ms. Maynard’s investigation. to build on that and they’re not going to just The strain on some offices “deeply” want to go back to normal,” Ms. Maynard said. www.vido.org involved in the government’s COVID-19 [email protected] response efforts saw some hold off on The Hill Times 6 THE HILL TIMES | MONDAY, JUNE 21, 2021 News Centre Block reno, welcome centre construction pegged at upwards of $5-billion by PSPC, to finish by 2030-31

The gigantic pit where the future visitors welcome centre will be constructed in front of the Centre Block, pictured on June 16, 2021. Public Services and Procurement says COVID-19 has had virtually no impact on overall plans for the massive renovation of Centre Block. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

mentary democracy into the next century,” decrease, the cost of labour and construc- While PSPC anticipates said PSPC Minister (Oakville, tion materials is currently “elevated.” That Ont.) during a press conference. uncertainty is a key reason why PSPC has construction work will be Public Services and Procurement Can- presented a cost range, said Mr. Wright, ada (PSPC) is the department responsible as it’s “very difficult to forecast escalation complete by 2030 or 2031, for overseeing Hill renovations. rates at this point.” assistant deputy minister While PSPC anticipates construction Completion of the new Parliament Wel- work on the project will be complete by come Centre complex, which will serve as Rob Wright on June 17 noted 2030 or 2031, assistant deputy minister Rob the public’s access point to the Hill, is part Wright on June 17 noted it will be another of the Centre Block project. it will be another year after year after that before the building is ready A June 9 report from cost manage- to be reoccupied. ment firm Turner and Townsend, released that before the building is Centre Block hasn’t undergone a by PSPC on June 17, specifies that, based whole-scale renovation since its construc- on 90 per cent complete schematic design ready to be reoccupied. tion roughly 100 years ago. By the time it plans, it projects a “hard construction” cost was emptied for renovations, beginning in of $2,999,991,632 for the Centre Block BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT December 2018, the building’s systems had building itself, with another $732,706,530 reached a critical state, with corrosion to its estimated for “hard construction” of the he massive project to restore and steel structure from leaks—as a result, in final phase of the underground Parliament Tmodernize Parliament Hill’s focal point many ways the building will “quite literally Welcome Centre complex. building, the Centre Block, and build a new have to be rebuilt,” said Mr. Wright. The work “The only two caveats to this assess- underground welcome centre complex is to renovate it is the largest heritage restora- ment are major scope changes driven by expected to cost between $4.5- and $5-bil- tion project in Canadian history, he noted. a significant change in functional require- lion in all, and be completed by 2030-31, Demolition, abatement, and excavation ments, or extreme rates of escalation,” according to long-awaited cost and time work has been ongoing since December reads the report. estimates released by Public Services and 2019, continuing through the pandemic as Renovations to Centre Block are focused Procurement Canada on June 17. PSPC worked to finalize design plans. Mr. on three main goals: modernizing it with “The foremost building in Canada’s Par- Wright said so far, COVID-19 has had “re- new building and technology systems and liamentary Precinct holds special meaning ally no impact on progress on site,” includ- spaces for Parliamentarians, along with A drawing of what Centre Block will look like; to Canadians, visitors, and Parliamentar- ing costs and schedules, as such work is bringing it up to modern fire and accessibil- the fifth floor of Centre Block; scaffolding; the ians as a symbol of Canada’s democracy. It “not really all that sensitive to supply chain ity codes; making the building more environ- massive pit in front of the Centre Block where is a national icon that needs to be protected issues.” But, he said, the “real risk is in the the visitors welcome centre will be built. The so that it can continue to serve our parlia- future,” noting that while it’s expected to Continued on page 7 Hill Times photographs by Sam Garcia MONDAY, JUNE 21, 2021 | THE HILL TIMES 7 News

Continued from page 6 mentally friendly, with the goal of making it a carbon-neutral facility (enclosing the building’s internal, open-air courtyards with glass is a major element of this effort); and restoring the aging heritage structure. That restoration will involve extensive masonry rehabilitation, with roughly one-third of the 400,000 stones on Centre Block’s exterior expected to be removed and replaced as part of this work. The building’s entire roof needs to be re- placed and fully insulated, and PSPC has indicated 1,600 windows also need replacing, as do all of the building’s sys- tems—electrical, IT, broadcasting, water, and HVAC. Demolition and abatement work inside Centre Block is now estimated to be about 50 per cent complete. So far, roughly 4.5-million kilograms of asbestos has been removed from the building as part of abatement work, out of an anticipated nine million kilograms in all. The costing report estimates the Senate Chamber and its galleries will cost around $60-million to renovate. Along with resto- ration, including to its suspended plaster ceiling, the Red Chamber—as with the House of Commons Chamber to its west— will see modern technology (including for broadcasting) installed, and its galleries brought up to modern accessibility codes. On top of this work, on the House side, seating within the Chamber will have to be re- vamped, as planners have been charged with finding space to accommodate more MPs— the number is expected to jump from 338 to 460 in the next 50 years—within the Cham- ber’s existing footprint. A decision on the exact layout in the Chamber is still to come. In all, renovations for the House are estimated at $113-million, according to the report. The government and opposition lobbies that flank the House Chamber will see significant work. They’re set to be turned into two-storey spaces, extending down into Centre Block’s first floor. The two floors of lobby space will be connected by new stairs and elevators, with Cham- ber support space (an equipment room, a multimedia room, a food service facility) and new common space (including gender- neutral washrooms, meeting rooms, a coat room, family and quiet rooms) to be built between them. No specific cost estimate for this work was attached to the report, nor were any costs specified related to the planned construction of a new infill above the Hall of Honour that will connect to floors four through six. Work to Centre Block’s previously unused eastern and western courtyards, which will both be enclosed with glass and see new elements constructed, is estimated to cost around $22-million each. Both courtyards will serve as circulation routes for visitors entering and leaving the building via the welcome centre, featuring new stairs and elevators, and a partial infill is also planned for the Senate’s eastern courtyard. For the welcome centre, plans released by PSPC on June 17 show that the founda- tion of the Peace Tower and Confederation Hall (also known as the Rotunda) will appear as a large, central pillar in the main area of this new underground complex, around which visitors to the Hill will flow after passing through security screening on their way into the building. The welcome centre will also include: skylights, a multi-purpose room for the Sen- ate, the new Charles Lynch room for media briefings, a parliamentary cafeteria and a cafe for the public, security screening, pub- lic tour facilities (including classrooms, a multi-purpose theatre, exhibition space, and a boutique—all coming under the Library of Parliament’s purview), offices for the administration, and storage space. Centre Block's historic Room 253-D, top; scaffolding in the main hallway to the Library of [email protected] Parliament; the stairway in the Senate; and up close and personal with the Senate Chamber’s The Hill Times ceiling. The Hill Times photographs by Sam Garcia 8 THE HILL TIMES | MONDAY, JUNE 21, 2021

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Editorial Letters to the Editor The day NDP MP Canada needs to step up its human rights, with shift to emerging energy technologies and got Canada to wake up and listen Canadian extractive sector: KAIROS Canada DP MP Mumilaaq Qaqqaq didn’t not raise my voice, do not make a scene, e: “Canada better step up its game on ticularly impacted by environmental damages Nthink anyone was listening to her, maintain eye contact, and do not hide Rbattery-powered electric vehicles,” (The Hill linked to extractive companies, such as water but they are now. In fact, the entire my hands.” Times, June 7.) Canada does need to step up, and soil pollution and destruction of habitats. country is. The 27-year-old MP, who Unfortunately, Ms. Qaqqaq is not but on human rights, with the shift to emerging The Government of Canada must address has represented since 2019, seeking re-election and won’t be around energy technologies, especially as it is poised the differential impacts of resource extraction. delivered one of the most searing and in the next Parliament to continue to to benefit from them. With the demand of This can be done through the implementation compelling farewell speeches in the fight for better living and social condi- “sustainable” technology, like electric vehicles, of the calls for justice, particularly the calls for House of Commons and it will go down tions for the people of Nunavut, but she expected to rise, Canada is already presenting extractive and development industries, and in the political history books as one of has definitely reignited awareness and itself as a primary source of minerals needed respect for free, informed, and prior consent as the most pivotal and important. has hopefully forced government action for their development. The Canadian extractive outlined in the UN Declaration on the Rights Ms. Qaqqaq captured more national to improve the living, social, and hous- sector, however, is mired by allegations of hu- of Indigenous Peoples. In addition, government attention in a 10-minute speech than ing conditions in Nunavut. She has also man rights and environmental abuses. and companies must ensure that Indigenous most MPs have in their entire political definitely influenced how young MPs ‘Reclaiming Power and Place: The Final women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA people are careers, and she has now forced the of colour will be treated in the world of Report of the National Inquiry into Missing present at decision-making tables and all levels country to wake up and look at the criti- federal politics and Parliament Hill now, and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls’ of Canadian government must stop criminaliz- cal issues facing in Nunavut. and in the future. confirms that extractive projects contribute to ing women environmental rights defenders for In her speech, which she delivered “The legacy this institution continues gender-based violence. The installation of man their non-violent defence of land and water. remotely to the House of Commons, she to not only maintain but to build and camps introduces a host of social, economic, Gabriela Jiménez highlighted the poor housing and living fuel is nothing to take pride in. People health, and political issues in Indigenous com- Latin America partnerships conditions in Nunavut, the high suicide in power have choices and consistently munities. What is more, Indigenous women, coordinator at KAIROS Canada rates in the Arctic territory, how the fed- choose priorities that uphold systems gender diverse people, and children are par- Toronto, Ont. eral government has blood on its hands of oppression, leaving babies sick in in its treatment of Indigenous people, mouldy homes and parents missing their and she revealed how she herself, as a passed-on children because these pow- young Inuit woman, felt in the world of erful individuals do not think change is Cancel this year, writes federal politics in Ottawa. She didn’t feel worth the money,” she said. good or welcomed. In fact, she said she In her short time in federal politics, felt afraid, unsafe, and racially profiled. Ms. Qaqqaq has left an influential Algonquin Anishinaabe Lynn Gehl “Since being elected, I expect to be mark. By speaking up so powerfully, here is a call to cancel Canada Day tional territory, inclusive of its House of stopped by security at my workplace. she will forever be known as the MP Tthis year. It has become obvious that Commons, Senate Chamber, the governor I have had security jog after me down who forced Parliament and the govern- Canada’s nation to nation framework is a general, the prime minister’s residence, hallways, nearly put their hands on me ment to really see what’s happening to perpetuation of Canada’s evergreen geno- and the Supreme Court of Canada, very and racially profile me as a Member of Inuit in this country and to really see cide through obfuscating rhetoric, policy, few Canadians know who the Algonquin Parliament,” Ms. Qaqqaq explained in how young, diverse MPs are treated in law, and a national action plan that fails Anishinaabeg are. We are still here. Instead her speech. “As a brown woman, I do federal politics. missing and murdered Indigenous women. of Canada Day, Google ‘Cancel Canada Day’ not move too quickly or suddenly, do The Hill Times What is more, the genocide sits right on top and witness Canada’s Algonquin genocide. of Parliament Hill. Although Canada, the Lynn Gehl nation state’s parliamentary base illegally Algonquin Anishinaabe squats on Algonquin Anishinaabeg tradi- Peterborough, Ont. Choose right initiatives to end forced labour in our global supply chains, writes Above Ground e: “It’s time for Canada and the G7 to make make use of child or forced labour. Canadian Rthe fight against modern slavery a priority,” lawmakers should build on best practice that (The Hill Times, June 2). Senator Julie Miville- has emerged from European supply chain Dechêne and Liberal MP John McKay pro- legislative initiatives. These initiatives require pose that Canada adopt Senate Bill S-216, the that companies identify and prevent human Modern Slavery Act. Readers should have an rights abuses throughout their global opera- accurate picture of what that law would accom- tions and supply chains, and hold companies plish. While Bill S-216 is being touted as a move legally accountable when they’re linked to towards eliminating modern slavery, it would harm. This type of law, often referred to as “hu- not actually require that companies take steps man rights due diligence” legislation, already to ensure that their supply chains are free of exists in , is under development at the forced or child labour. We wish it would. Instead, European Union level, and is being studied Bill S-216 would require that large companies and debated in parliaments and governments publish a report each year describing actions across Europe. they’ve taken, if any, to “prevent and reduce the Senator Miville-Dechêne and MP McKay risk” that forced, or child labour, is used in mak- argue that Canada has “some catching up to ing the goods they import into Canada. A firm do” to end forced labour in our global supply could be fined for failing to report or for giving chains. Let’s choose the right initiatives to false information, but not for knowingly profit- catch up to. ing from forced and child workers. Karen Hamilton Furthermore, the law doesn’t provide for Interim director at Above Ground liability or remedy to victims if companies Ottawa, Ont.

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In Paul’s case, she only had is a way of putting climate change ership was intended to change could three members to worry about at the forefront of the political the current Canadian gender and and last week she lost one of agenda. race dynamic. survive by recanting them. But when it is mixed with Even if Paul is successful in But instead of standing down antifa and Zionism, the message repairing the recent damage done the threats tweeted by and spending some time in gets a lot more muddled. And to the party’s reputation, how will her former staffer. But personal reflection on what went those Canadians who might have she respond to her own accusa- wrong, she concocted a crazy cast their ballots in principle for tions of Green Party racism and it is hard to see how the theory that it was Prime Minister the Greens will likely decide to sexism? Justin Trudeau, the anti-feminist, park their votes elsewhere in the With an election expected internal strife is going to who worked against her to con- next election. within the next two months, this vince Green Party MP If Paul cannot even manage a fight has done irreparable dam- do anything but consign to cross the floor to caucus of three, how can she pos- age to Green chances across the the Liberals. sibly expect to run the country? country. the Greens to the scrap Meanwhile, the two remain- Instead of following the advice And environmental supporters heap of political history. ing MPs did not back Paul when of elder Green statesman May by who previously parked their votes the fight went public, with former trying to get Atwin back into the fold with the Greens will definitely be leader and Green dean Elizabeth by apologizing, Paul simply dropped looking elsewhere. Sheila May calling on Paul to apologize Green Party Leader Annamie Paul, another verbal bomb, accusing According to an Abacus poll to the floor crosser. pictured March 11, 2021, on the members of her own national execu- published last week, the Green Copps After a fiery press conference Hill. One of the most important jobs tive of racism and sexism. Party is sitting at six per cent. The in which Paul blamed the internal of a leader is to keep their caucus Two Atlantic Green national front-running Liberals are at 34 turmoil on racism and sexism happy. In Ms. Paul’s case, she only council members resigned last per cent with the Conservatives Copps’ Corner within the Green Party national had three members to worry about week. In a written statement to closing in at 29 per cent. executive, not a single caucus and last week she lost one of them, The Globe and Mail, departing The , member came to her defence. writes Sheila Copps. The Hill Times Nova Scotia representative Lia following a Prairie uptake, is sit- nternal party battles are the ugliest According to Paul, it was a photograph by Andrew Meade Renaud said the subject of the ting at 21 per cent. Ipart of politics. And when they spill busy day. national council meeting was “An- The Conservatives are not out into the open, everyone gets hurt. But the party executive de- namie Paul’s leadership approach likely to benefit from this Green The current debacle in the cided that Paul’s only path to sur- Zatzman vowed in a post on and relationship building skills.” implosion. A fragmented status Green Party may fatally damage vival is to organize a joint press Facebook to defeat them and Renaud called the claims quo on the left is their path to the leadership of Annamie Paul. conference with replace them with “progressive of sexism and racism against victory. She could survive by recanting Green MP , in which climate change champions who council members as “just another The majority of loose Green the threats tweeted by her former she repudiates attacks on caucus are antifa and pro-LGBT and example of the toxic relationship votes could deliver a majority staffer. members by her former chief pro-Indigenous sovereignty and and work conditions.” government to the Liberals. But it is hard to see how the adviser Noah Zatzman. Zionists.” There is no doubt that as a Atwin’s move could prove internal strife is going to do any- Zatzman is seen to have played The substance of his tweet black Jewish woman, Paul is prescient. thing but consign the Greens to a crucial role in Atwin’s defection, should have been raising eye- facing the kind of scrutiny that Sheila Copps is a former Jean the scrap heap of political history. having responded to her pro-Pal- brows even before Atwin bolted would not have been levelled at a Chrétien-era cabinet minister One of the most important estinian tweet with a Facebook ac- the tiny caucus. middle-aged white man. and a former deputy prime jobs of a leader is to keep their cusation of anti-Semitism against Most Canadians currently In Paul’s own words, the Green minister. caucus happy. unspecified Green MPs. believe that a vote for the Greens party’s historic vote for her lead- The Hill Times

Doug Ford takes the easy way out

Erin O’Toole recently performed Certainly, a group of unions Anyway, as noted earlier, after Besides, the Ontario PC party While gagging unions an “if you can’t beat them join believed it constricted their the court ruled against the gag is flush in resources, surely, it them” tactical manoeuvre when Charter-guaranteed right to free law, Ford hastily invoked the has the means to fend off union might make things he opted to meekly drop his fight speech, which is why they chal- notwithstanding clause to nullify attacks. against Liberal-style carbon taxes. lenged it in the courts. its ruling. As a matter of fact, a smart simpler for Doug Or if you want an even more And a few weeks ago, they Of course, Ford’s supporters conservative politician can turn Ford, it also makes it egregious example of a Conserva- won: an Ontario judge ruled the might argue his zeal to save the the enmity of unions into a politi- tive politician taking the easy way gag was unconstitutional. law merely reflects his principled cal advantage. harder to safeguard out, there’s Ontario Premier Doug Now before I go on, let me say desire to keep special interest Keep in mind, there’s lot of Ford, who, rather than battling this legal battle never should have group money from “unduly” influ- voters in this country who don’t democracy. his opponents, fair and square, occurred in the first place. encing elections. like unions. decided instead to silence them, I say that because Ontario Who knows, maybe, that’s All Ford would have to say is using the heavy-handed power of has a conservative government true. something along the lines of, “Big Gerry the state. and one of the things conserva- But much more likely in my public sector union bosses are You know what I’m talking tives are supposed to stand for is view, is that Ford turned to the trying to stop me because they Nicholls about here, right? individual freedom, including the notwithstanding clause simply know I’ll stand up for taxpayers!” I’m referring, of course, to right to free election speech. because he was afraid, afraid that What’s more, he could even Ford’s recent controversial deci- My point is, as a good conser- if unions were free to express count on friendly conservative ad- sion to invoke Sec. 33 of the Char- vative, Ford should have volun- themselves, they’d launch massive vocacy groups to come to his aid. Post Partisan Pundit ter (the notwithstanding clause) tarily repealed Ontario’s gag law anti-conservative media cam- Still, I suppose, it’s far easier to override a court ruling on the on principle; he should have let paigns. just to squelch your opposi- AKVILLE, ONT.—Maybe the province’s campaign finance law. freedom reign. And yes, they probably would, tion than it is to dig down in the Oofficial motto for Canada’s con- That law, which I like to call a But he didn’t. given that in the past unions trenches. servative political parties should be, “gag law,” basically imposes strict Indeed, the Progressive Conser- spent millions and millions of dol- Alas, while gagging unions “We Like to Take the Easy Way Out.” limits on how much money “third vative government actually made lars to defeat PC candidates. might make things simpler for After all, it seems to me con- parties” can spend on political the gag law stricter—as originally But so what? Ford, it also makes it harder to servative politicians in this coun- advertising for a full 12 months written by the preceding Liberal Democracies are supposed to safeguard democracy. try prefer to avoid tough battles. before an election. government, spending limits were be arenas where various com- Gerry Nicholls is a communi- Consider, for instance, how In short, it infringes on free to be imposed for six months be- peting ideas duke it out, aren’t cations consultant. federal Conservative Party Leader speech. fore an election, not twelve. they? The Hill Times 10 THE HILL TIMES | MONDAY, JUNE 21, 2021 Opinion

Part of the cruelty of politics Green Party Leader is that it demotes a politician’s Annamie Paul, pictured personal life and obligations to June 7, 2021, on the second place. That will never Hill. So far she has happen in Annamie Paul’s case. endorsed MPs Elizabeth But when there are public claims May and Paul Manly, that the new leader isn’t connect- but is still mulling over ing with her own caucus, there what to do about the is also an understandable desire key request to publicly for Greens to get the facts. This repudiate her former is how former Green leader- spokesperson and ship candidate Amita Kuttner adviser. The Hill Times put it a week ago on a Facebook photograph by Sam Garcia post, just after Atwin joined the Liberals: “For a month, there has been a lack of clarity out of the leader’s office, leaving the implication that the leader is comfortable and supportive of the dissolution of our caucus. The words of her adviser and spokes- person said as much and she has not disavowed them publicly. I am heartbroken that our hard- working MPs would be put in this position.” Kuttner ultimately wants some answers to specific questions about the circumstances of Jenica Atwin’s decision to leave the Green caucus and join the Liber- als. Atwin herself has said that she would still be with the Greens if the leader had only communi- cated with her. Here is part of what Kuttner had to say in her lengthy post: “I am troubled by the rumours pretty common occurrence. Transi- So there is nothing particu- that the leader had not spoken to tions from a longstanding leader larly out of the ordinary that An- Jenica in weeks. I would like to Green Party of to a newbie are usually difficult. namie Paul accused Atwin, now know: when was the last time that Anyone who remembers how a Liberal, of “manufacturing” the the leader had direct communica- the Liberals were seriously split reason for her departure—an al- tion with Jenica? What were the between the Chrétien and Martin leged difference of opinion over internal efforts at peacemaking Canada: is its forces in that famous power the Israeli/Palestine issue in the and collaboration? If it is true struggle will know exactly what I wake of the latest major bombing that the leader had not had direct mean. The bitterness changed the of Gaza. communication across weeks party. When Paul Martin finally Paul painted a picture of an during a period of crisis in the current crisis took over the reins, some of the MP who had been flirting with party, that is a clear failure of wind went out of the Liberal the Liberals for some time. The leadership…. I worry from the Party’s sails. The membership was public record clearly shows that messages I have been receiving, simply not pulling on the same she was indeed talking to them. and the public discourse, that the oar anymore. The Green leader also accused leader has lost the confidence of growing pains, or Annamie Paul’s slagging of PM Justin Trudeau and Finance the membership. Whether this is the Liberals because of Jenica Minister of indeed the case or not, we have Atwin’s decision to leave the par- tampering with the Green MP. the right to know….” ty is equally unremarkable. MPs All, some, or none of that The national council, essen- shrinking pains? often change their dancing part- might be true. But the handy tially the board of directors of the ners, making the receiving party benefit of Paul’s approach is that GPC, has set Paul two condi- happy, and the losing party upset. it shifts the blame for the loss of tions to end this contretemps, or The Greens were on the fuzzy end one-third of the Green caucus face a non-confidence vote next So far, no one knows. That’s because, so far, of the deal this time around, and away from the leader and onto month: she must repudiate Noah have reacted accordingly. the usual suspects. That’s politics. Zatzman’s offensive comments it has played out along the lines of a political The same dynamic played out What makes the current Green about the party’s own MPs; soap opera. Lots of slagging, hyperbole, and when NDP MP joined leader’s situation more unusual is and express full support for the the Greens to become deputy that when challenged on vari- remaining two MPs in the Green evasion. Some coverage has even referred leader, after sitting for two years ous items of her leadership style, Party parliamentary caucus. as an Independent. The Greens including an alleged aloofness, So far she has endorsed MPs to the possible leadership review of Annamie celebrated and the NDP tossed Annamie Paul denounced the and Paul Manly, the usual mud-pies. questioners rather than answered but is still mulling over what to do Paul as an attempted ‘coup.’ They claimed that Hyer had their questions. about the key request to publicly broken faith with his voters and She accused members of the repudiate her former spokesper- The : is demanded that he resign and Green Party’s own national coun- son and adviser. Michael its current crisis growing pains, run as a Green in his riding of cil of being racists and sexists. In The candidate who came or shrinking pains? -Superior North. any party, but especially in the second to Paul in the Green Harris So far, no one knows. That’s Hyer shot back that then NDP Green Party, that is the equivalent leadership race, Dimitri Lascaris, because, so far, it has played out leader was control- of bringing out the heavy artillery. had some advice for the leader. along the lines of a political soap ling, muzzling, and undemocratic. And so far, without proof. Speaking to the National Ob- opera. Lots of slagging, hyper- Harris He, Hyer, had joined the party At some point, Annamie Paul server, Lascaris said, “If Annamie bole, and evasion. Some coverage of Jack Layton, he said, and the is going to have to open up and is serious about courtesy and has even referred to the possible NDP were no longer the party of address the issues raised about mutual respect, then she should ALIFAX—“Appalling anti- leadership review of Annamie Jack Layton. her leadership. And there may have unequivocally rejected what Hsemitism and discrimination Paul as an attempted “coup.” Other floor-crossers from Be- well be very good answers. For [Zatzman] said and identified that from a range of political actors, Very strange language, since linda Stronach to David Emerson example, Paul’s mother was very as an example of how not to com- beginning with the process for such a review is were subjected to the same parti- ill during a part of the time some municate when we have sharp and Dimitri Lascaris, and many detailed in the party’s own consti- san attacks for the same reasons. have said she didn’t communicate differences of opinion about Liberal, NDP, and sadly, Green tution. I think people might agree When you lose an MP to a rival, with them or attend every meet- policy.” MPs. We will work to defeat that there is no such thing as a it is beyond tempting to portray ing. Anyone who has ever spoken She might. So far though, you.” Noah Zatzman, former constitutional coup. them as turncoats with ulterior to the Green leader knows how crickets. adviser and spokesperson for It ought to be remembered that motives. Pollsters remind us that very, very devoted she is to her Michael Harris is an award- Green Party Leader Annamie trouble in a party is not exactly Canadians don’t like political mother. In my books, that’s a winning author and journalist. Paul. an item for pay TV. In fact, it’s a changelings. virtue. The Hill Times MONDAY, JUNE 21, 2021 | THE HILL TIMES 11

Vaccines for the world: charity or self-interest?

poorer countries by the middle tries want to counter it, they through like a scythe, virus mutates, and it spreads Nobody is safe of next year. That’s more than shouldn’t resort to cheap pro- with daily death tolls as high like wildfire. a drop in the bucket, but not paganda about Chinese vac- as Brazil or the United States Even a half-vaccinated until everybody much more. A tablespoon in cines being ineffective (they’re in their worst moments. But population is not safe. The first is safe. Relative the bucket, perhaps. not), and they shouldn’t claim of course India has four times ‘Variant D’ infection was only And the other six ‘Gs’ (Can- that they have to vaccinate all as many people as the United detected in England in April, safety would ada, France, Germany, Italy, their own people first. Instead, States, so it wouldn’t really but it already accounts for Japan, and the United King- try being equally generous. be all that extraordinary even 90 per cent of new infections require having dom) have pledged around the But ‘generous’ is actu- if its true death toll from CO- there, and the U.K. has just ex- same number of free jabs for ally the wrong word. ‘Self- VID-19 were up to five times tended its lockdown measures

Global 40 per cent of the poor countries on the same interested’ is a better word, higher. for another month. timetable. So around a year because leaving large popula- Recently, however, an en- Only 10 per cent of infected world’s population from now the seven richest tions unvaccinated anywhere terprising Indian data journal- Americans have the Indian vaccinated by Western countries will have guarantees that new variants ist called Rukmini S., writing variant, but that just means given out around one billion will arise, some of them more for online news site Scroll.in, they are six weeks behind the January, and 60 free doses of COVID vaccines. infectious and/or more deadly, checked out the official sta- British. And while this variant, Pretty generous, no? and will spread into the tistics in the state of Madhya though much more infectious, per cent by mid- No. China leads all the G7 countries that think they have Pradesh. It turned out that is only a bit more lethal, other countries combined in the made themselves safe. total recorded deaths from all mutations of the virus may be 2022—at a total number of doses it has deliv- Take India, for example. It causes, known, or unknown, less accommodating. ered to poorer countries in had a quite good ‘first wave,’ had tripled in April and May. Nobody is safe until every- cost, according to Asia, Africa and Latin Amer- with apparently low COVID Since there was no war, body is safe. Relative safety the International ica. Most are sold at close to casualties. Everybody knew no natural disaster, no would require having 40 per cost price, and sometimes, for that there was some under- other plague striking Madhya cent of the world’s population Monetary Fund, of the poorest, with cheap credit counting of fatalities, but the Pradesh at that time, it makes vaccinated by January, and as an added attraction. Around worst-case estimate was that sense to assume that the huge 60 per cent by mid-2022—at around $50-billion. half of all the doses going to the real Indian death rate surge in deaths was mostly a total cost, according to the the less-developed countries might be five times higher— due to COVID-19. But on that International Monetary Fund, are Chinese. which would still be no worse assumption, COVID deaths in of around $50-billion. Gwynne China is not sacrificing than France. Madhya Pradesh in May were The billion doses prom- its own people for this: it has Only three per cent of Indi- not five times higher, but up ised by the G7 for mid-2022 Dyer already vaccinated about 40 ans are vaccinated, but Prime to 42 times higher than the just don’t cut it, and even an per cent of its population, Minister Narendra Modi’s recorded COVID mortality extra billion from China is not roughly the same ratio as the government got so cocky that figure. enough. Two doses each for Global Affairs United States. Yet its share of it authorized all sorts of crowd Rukmini S. did a similar five billion people is what’s the vaccines used in develop- events like election campaigns investigation for the state needed. Or we can choose to ing countries is likely to rise and religious festivals—and of Andhra Pradesh, and got live with the killer variants ONDON, U.K.—At the re- even further. then in early 2021 the ‘Indian similar results (34-fold higher). instead. Lcent G7 summit, U.S. Presi- Well, good for China. Sure variant’ arrived. (Modi doesn’t This is what happens when Gwynne Dyer’s new book is dent Joe Biden promised to it’s buying influence with its like that phrase, so we’re now you have a still largely unvac- ‘Growing Pains: The Future of distribute 500 million doses of generosity, but what’s wrong supposed to call it ‘Variant D’.) cinated population and you Democracy (and Work)’. COVID-19 vaccines free to the with that? If the G7 coun- The new variant swept take your eye off the ball. The The Hill Times

Lead international Magnitsky sanctions for Tigray

international cooperation, the tions already imposed. In this, ber, Canada provided Ethiopia For a nation that prides itself on being Nobel Committee rebuked his Canada can provide leader- with $3-million in humanitarian actions in Tigray in November ship. aid. In February, Prime Minister committed to human rights, silence in of last year. Magnitsky sanctions im- Justin Trudeau spoke with Abiy Aiming to avoid interna- pose visa bans, asset freezes and “welcomed efforts” to ex- the face of a devastating and worsening tional criticism, Abiy prom- and block properties. Targeted pand humanitarian assistance conflict is insufficient. Leading on ised to protect civilians and Magnitsky sanctions feature an access and protect civilians. In increase access to humanitar- added benefit of raising aware- March, Minister of Foreign Af- Magnitsky sanctions will be an important ian aid. He also promised that ness against the perpetrators fairs expressed Eritrean troops would with- of human rights crimes, nam- concern when speaking with first step, both to show solidarity with the draw from the conflict. These ing and shaming them. Ethiopia’s deputy prime minis- promises were not kept, and Magnitsky sanctions are in- ter and welcomed their efforts Tigray community, and to impose real in fact, the unfolding human ternationally lauded as an im- to improve the situation in rights crisis in Tigray is only portant and effective human Tigray. Yet amid growing inter- consequences against those committing worsening as the violence rights measure. As the power national condemnation, Canada atrocity crimes against them. rages on. of international institutions has remained relatively silent. In the United States, the like the UN Security Council For a nation that prides Biden administration has to impose sanctions for human itself on being committed has also been accused of committed US$305-million in rights abuses wane, domestic to human rights, silence in Maria Reisdorf committing war crimes and humanitarian aid, suspended Magnitsky laws now adopted the face of a devastating and crimes against humanity economic and security assis- across Europe and North worsening conflict is insuf- & Sarah against Tigray civilians. There tance to Ethiopia, and applied America provide opportunity ficient. Leading on Magnitsky Teich is evidence of mass extraju- visa restrictions to individual to deter against human rights sanctions will be an impor- dicial killings; rape is used Ethiopian and Eritrean offi- violations. tant first step, both to show Opinion pervasively as a weapon of cials. On May 26, U.S. Presi- Ottawa should answer the solidarity with the Tigray war; millions of Tigrays have dent Joe Biden called for a call for collective action that community, and to impose real been displaced; and the region ceasefire and the withdrawal its Ambassador to the United consequences against those war is raging in Ethiopia’s is facing an imminent and of troops. Nations Bob Rae has made by committing atrocity crimes northern-most province of A disastrous famine as humani- There are growing calls imposing Magnitsky sanctions against them. Tigray. Fighting between the tarian aid remains blocked by for the Biden administration on individual Ethiopian and Maria Reisdorf is a recent Ethiopian military and the Ti- Ethiopian forces. Some are to impose Magnitsky sanc- Eritrean officials responsible Queen’s law graduate. Sarah gray People’s Liberation Front calling this genocide. tions (or sanctions that target for the ongoing atrocities in Teich is an international hu- (TPLF) has now been going Ethiopian Prime Minister specific individuals respon- Tigray, and empower its diplo- man rights lawyer, a senior fel- on for six months, creating Abiy Ahmed is quickly losing sible for atrocities) on indi- mats across Western capitals low at the Macdonald-Laurier instability in the strategic Red international credibility as vidual Ethiopian and Eritrean and institutions to follow suit. Institute, and a legal adviser Sea region. atrocities mount. After win- officials responsible for these Canada has taken only lim- at the Canadian Coalition The Ethiopian military, ning the 2019 Nobel Peace human rights violations, in ited action so far to combat the Against Terror. backed by Eritrean forces, Prize for facilitating peace and addition to the visa restric- situation in Tigray. In Novem- The Hill Times 12 THE HILL TIMES | MONDAY, JUNE 21, 2021 Opinion

lem. “Jason Kenney has been an has failed to offer support to schools NDP MP McPherson out- unmitigated disaster for Alberta.” and teachers, and many parents, like When their turn came to speak, me, are rightfully worried about our some of the Alberta Conservative children’s safety. Now, we have a MPs merely harrumphed over the commitment that the federal govern- classes Alberta Conservatives role of their premier, but none dared ment will step up to help.” lay a glove on Kenney. Nor do they It is an incredible achievement on other aspects of Kenney’s erratic for a private Member of Parliament leadership, which has resulted in the to get the government to commit every day in Commons tanking of Kenney’s poll numbers any money—let alone $2-billion— and resurrected prospects of Rachel for any purpose no matter how Jason Kenney and also has a fed- response to McPherson’s tabling of a Notley’s NDP regaining the provin- worthy. McPherson moves easily Alberta’s lone NDP MP eral minister dancing to her tune. private member’s bill (Bill C-308) tar- cial government in the next election. from domestic to international is- Heather McPherson has McPherson was only elected in geted at reining in coal companies. There’s much more to McPher- sues. She has teamed up with Sena- 2019, but already she’s a star par- Even though the bill’s chief son than fire and fury. On Aug. tor Marilou McPhedran to advance become a chief nemesis liamentarian, and it’s little wonder aim has been accomplished, 12, 2020, she obtained unanimous understanding among all Parlia- the other parties have virtually McPherson will push the mea- consent of the House for a motion mentarians of the new Treaty on the of Alberta Premier conceded her the Edmonton-Strath- sure forward to ensure the policy calling on the federal government Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons. cona seat in the coming election. In change is embedded in law. “We to provide an additional $2-billion McPherson has a fair amount Jason Kenney and also the 2019 election, she collected 47 can’t trust Jason Kenney to in funding for affordable child- of international experience. She per cent of the vote, 10 points ahead protect the Rocky Mountains and care programs and back-to-school came to Parliament from her job has a federal minister of her Conservative opponent. Eastern Slopes,” she says. “Alber- safety measures. In addition to as executive director of the Alber- dancing to her tune. I take a particular interest in tans need federal oversight.” the $2-billion in new funding for ta Council on Global Co-operation. Edmonton-Strathcona because Kenney is a target of McPher- accessible childcare, the motion She has a master of education that’s the seat I was first elected son’s wrath, as she eloquently also committed the government to from the University of Alberta and Douglas to 49 years ago—1972, the year displayed in a May 6 emergency increasing transfers to provinces has taught around the world. McPherson was born. However, debate that she called for in the and territories to support a safe McPherson has a natural leader- Roche no one should think this is a just Commons on Alberta’s then soaring return to school and to ensuring ship ability, a quality that seems piece about a friend of mine. I’ve number of COVID-19 cases. “If you that the federal funds provided are to have been discerned early by met McPherson a few times, but do want to know why it is so bad in dedicated to the health and safety her own party, which named her Opinion not belong to her party nor do I live Alberta, why other provinces have of children across the country and deputy House leader. Her boss, Peter in her constituency. But I know a withstood the third wave better than not diverted for other needs. Julian, the NDP House leader, hails political stand-out when I see one. my province, the answer is clear: it Albertans are facing a crisis McPherson’s “passion with which DMONTON—You might think On June 16, Environment Min- is Jason Kenney,” McPherson said. in affordable childcare and this is she defends her constituents and her Ethat Alberta’s 33 Conservative ister and Climate Change Minister She accused the premier of ignor- impacting our economic recov- home province. I think all Albertans MPs would overwhelm the NDP’s announced that ing the evidence of science and the ery and the ability of women in and all Canadians thank her.” Heather McPherson, the only all new coal mines and mine expan- pleas of doctors, downplaying the particular to rejoin the workforce” Those 33 other Alberta MPs non-Conservative Alberta MP, but sion projects will have to undergo seriousness of COVID-19, belittling McPherson said. are in the shade. it’s quite the other way around. a federal environmental impact efforts to control the spread and, As a mother of two students in Former Senator Douglas McPherson not only out-classes assessment. Hitherto, they could even as the crisis deepened, taking Edmonton public schools, I share the Roche served as an Edmonton the Conservatives every day in escape such environmental reviews only “half measures” to impose pub- same concerns as other parents with MP from 1972 to 1984. His latest the Commons, but has become a by limiting the output of coal mines. lic health restrictions while blaming Alberta’s school reopening plan,” she book is Recovery: Peace pros- chief nemesis of Alberta Premier Wilkinson’s action was a direct everyone but himself for the prob- added. Jason Kenney’s government pects in the Biden Era.

In addition to federal transfers, Canadian Parliament should pass UNDRIP, First Nations need broader access to capital markets so they can borrow funds needed to finance let’s not make the same mistakes as in the past their futures just like any other level of government in Canada rather than increase uncertainty structure, and financial manage- and globally. This is a key step in There will always be some disagreements and spark the kind of collaboration ment capacity in ways that align closing the gap once and for all. that will make progress possible. with their inherent rights. It is also part of the larger pro- about how we move forward with economic So, we need to ask ourselves, To date, FNFA has financed cess of nation rebuilding as First development projects in Canada. But if we get will more of the same lead to better more than $1.3-billion in loans on Nations move beyond the Indian outcomes? Or can the implementa- global capital markets to First Na- Act to the enhanced autonomy it right, Bill C-15 can set us the right path to tion of UNDRIP become the basis tions to support upgrades to water envisioned by UNDRIP where for the new and evolving fiscal treatment systems, new housing, Indigenous peoples have, as Article create the partnerships between First Nations, relationship between Canada and roads, schools, as well as health and 4 states, “the ways and means to fi- Indigenous Peoples. A relationship wellness centres. These loans, which nance their autonomous functions.” governments and investors that will help make that recognizes Indigenous peoples First Nations repay using their A coalition of Mi’kmaq First reconciliation a reality. as partners in progress and share established own-source government Nations in Atlantic Canada used in the revenues that will flow from revenues, have also helped to fund a $250-million loan from FNFA to the economic development taking economic development projects help purchase a 50 per cent stake The assumption here appears place in their territories. such as a wind energy centre that is in Clearwater, one the largest sea- Ernie to be that Indigenous peoples are I believe that if done correctly, currently powering 100,000 Ontario food companies in the world. opposed to resource development the UN declaration can be a homes while creating jobs and mil- We need to do more of these Daniels in their territories. This is wrong. key tool in reaching the govern- lions of dollars in revenues on and kinds of deals so that First Na- They are opposed to projects in ment’s goal of reconciliation and off reserve. tions become active owners which they have no say, that de- improving quality of life for First In making the case for Bill C-15, rather than bystanders to create Opinion stroy the environment, defile their Nations, Inuit, and Métis. Justice Minister told wealth, build critical infrastruc- sacred places, and deny them Even before Canada decided to a parliamentary committee that ture and eliminate the poverty their fair share of the employ- adopt UNDRIP, in many ways it had the legislation will offer hope to that has scarred our people. y passing legislation that ment opportunities and revenues already laid the groundwork to sup- Indigenous youth who, “see a future There will always be some Bwould breathe life into the that such projects bring. port its implementation by creating in which strong, self-determined disagreements about how we move United Nations Declaration on The reality is that Canada has three Indigenous financial institu- Indigenous peoples thrive and are forward with economic develop- the Rights of Indigenous Peoples a poor track record in consulting tions to promote sound governance, connected to the land and culture,” ment projects in Canada. But if we (UNDRIP), Canada would be tak- Indigenous peoples when it comes good management and economical- and where, “Indigenous-Crown get it right, Bill C-15 can set us the ing a step forward on the bumpy to resource development on their ly viable nation rebuilding among relations are truly nation-to-nation, right path to create the partner- road toward reconciliation. lands. The result has been a lack First Nations and potentially other reflecting equality and respect, and ships between First Nations, gov- However, some investors, of trust, prolonged litigation, and indigenous groups. not colonial attitudes.” ernments and investors that will political, and business leaders are some high-profile projects have I believe that our organization, But if the next generation is help make reconciliation a reality. uneasy about Bill C-15 and the been stymied or stalled. Failing to the First Nations Finance Author- to escape poverty, we must close Ernie Daniels is president and implications of harmonizing Ca- get agreement on how to proceed ity (FNFA) embodies the spirit the $30-billion infrastructure gap CEO of the First Nations Finance nadian laws with UNDRIP. They on these projects benefits no one— and vision of UNDRIP. Created between First Nations and the Authority. He is also a CPA-CGA worry that requiring Indigenous not industry, not Canada, and by an Act of Parliament in 2005, rest of Canada. At this point, First and certified aboriginal financial people’s “free, prior and informed certainly not Indigenous peoples. we are Indigenous governed and Nations’ own-source revenues manager who hails from the Salt consent” could lead to a veto over Now that we know what has designed to provide First Nations and government grants are not River First Nation near Fort Smith resource and other economic not worked, it is time to embark on with access to capital markets to sufficient to prevent the gap from in the . development projects. a new approach that will remove rebuild their economies, infra- widening even further. The Hill Times MONDAY, JUNE 21, 2021 | THE HILL TIMES 13 Opinion

Canadians aged 15+ identify as being part of a sexual minority group; another 75,000 Canadians identify as transgender (Statis- Why Pride still matters tics Canada, 2018); LGBTQ2+ Canadians are almost three times more likely than het- Derek Nighbor, pictured erosexual Canadians to be victims of physi- If we want to turn the tide top centre in 1986-87, cal or sexual assault (Statistics Canada, with his hockey team 2018); the majority of hate crimes based on on the troubling statistics, in Pembroke, Ont. 'I sexual identity are violent, with 65 per cent our words and actions lived in constant fear involving physical assault, threats, or crimi- that someone would nal harassment (Statistics Canada, 2018); matter too. This Pride find out I was gay, my 25-40 per cent of homeless youth identify parents wouldn’t love as LGBTQ2+ (Egale Canada; egale.ca); and month let’s be mindful of me anymore, and I 52 per cent of LGBTQ2+ seniors fear being would have no friends. forced back ‘into the closet’ in residential the importance of calling out It was an exhausting care (Egale Canada; egale.ca). existence,' he writes. This is why Pride still matters. If we bullying and discrimination Today, Mr. Nighbor want to turn the tide on the troubling in all its forms. is now married to his statistics, our words and actions matter husband Joey Taylor too. This Pride month let’s be mindful of and is president and the importance of calling out bullying and Derek CEO of Forest Products discrimination in all its forms. Association of Canada One person at a time, building loving, Nighbor in Ottawa. Photograph accepting, and inclusive families and com- courtesy of Derek Nighbor munities is fully in our control. Derek Nighbor will always call Pem- Opinion broke home, but now lives in Ottawa with don’t you tell me what’s really going on. You I share my story from a position of privi- his husband Joey Taylor. He is president and might be very surprised by how I’ll handle it.” lege. My experience pales in comparison to CEO of Forest Products Association of Can- TTAWA—Like many boys who grew This was my opening. Despite my closeness the unnecessary loss of too many lives and ada, president of the International Council Oup in the Ottawa Valley, I loved hockey. with my parents, they had no idea how badly the heartbreaking discrimination, hate, and of Forest and Paper Associations, and chair During the NHL playoffs, I remember I was struggling. My mom saved me that violence far too many still face in Canada of the National Strategic Planning Commit- racing down to the kitchen table in the day. She told me how much she and my dad and around the world just because of who tee for Ronald McDonald House Charities morning to check the scores from the loved me, talked things through with me, and they are and who they choose to love. Canada. He still loves hockey and is an avid night before. Regardless of what shift my helped me develop a plan to share my news We have come a long way but there is Ottawa Senators fan. dad was working, he always wrote down with other family members. I could not be much more work to do: nearly one million The Hill Times the scores for me as my bedtime was well more grateful for her unconditional love and before the time the late games ended. my family’s incredible support. When my brother and I weren’t play- As I embarked on my career path, I ing mini sticks with aluminum foil balls on found a home in Renfrew County politics. the kitchen floor destroying the oven door, Between 1995-2002, I spent time volunteer- CAREERS we could be found playing hockey in our ing and working for Sean Conway, one of gravel driveway. Ontario’s best MPPs and the mentor of all Playing minor hockey, I was average mentors. When Sean announced he would at best and was quite fine with that. I so not be seeking re-election in 2003, I was enjoyed being at the rink and on the ice encouraged by some local community lead- with my friends. ers to seek the nomination to succeed him. That all changed when I was 14. Tempering my excitement was the realiza- A new guy joined our team and he tion that my sexuality would be an issue as decided early that I would be his target. He I considered a run in one of Ontario’s most was relentless in referring to me as “Nigh- socially conservative ridings. bor girl.” I knew I was different, but this Although many at party head office was the first time I realized someone else didn’t want me to win the nomination it noticed it too. I played it cool, but it cut me was what happened on nomination day Wine Growers Canada (WGC) is the national voice of the Canadian wine industry, every time he said the words. He had the that I wasn’t prepared for. When I arrived representing a diverse membership that represents over 92% of all wine produced and most hateful laugh. I kept the sadness to that morning at Fellowes High School in sold in Canada. myself, too embarrassed to tell my parents Pembroke’s east end, my main rival had her or coaches. After months of verbal abuse, Liberal Thinking, Traditional Values signs At WGC, our dedicated team coordinates and conducts the research, policy it would be my last year playing minor throughout the gymnasium. They might as development and advocacy necessary to work with all levels of government, liquor hockey. well have said, “Nighbor girl.” After a good boards and related stakeholders in pursuing the best interests and growth of the entire As a gay kid growing up in a Catholic cry in my parents’ car, I told myself I had to Canadian wine industry. home and living in a rural area through be tougher. I went back inside, huddled with the 1980s and early 1990s, I suppressed my our campaign team, gave the speech of my The Association is seeking a candidate for the position of sexuality. I would go to the library to find life, and convincingly won the nomination whatever books I could on homosexuality on the second ballot. I’ve never felt a greater and was sure to find a corner to hide in so sense of accomplishment. To this day I am Director, Policy and Government Affairs no one saw me reading them. I wouldn’t so grateful for those who stood with me. I dare sign them out. could not have done it without them. This position is suited to an individual who is dynamic, confident, experienced and I was often on edge. It wasn’t uncommon We headed into the 2003 general elec- well positioned to help support industry through planning, creating and implementing for me to wake up to find chunks of hair on tion hoping for the best, expecting the WGC’s policy and government relations strategy. my pillowcase that I had pulled out of my worst. Same-sex marriage was a big issue Reporting to the President & CEO, this individual will also work closely with the Board head in the middle of the night. I threw my- that year. Although it was a federal issue, of Directors and WGC Committees on the implementation of strategies, designed to self into schoolwork, my job at the Algon- it bled deeply into provincial politics and build consensus and positive outcomes. quin Cinemas in the Pembroke Mall, and onto church pulpits in rural Ontario. The spent lots of time with my grandparents. last couple weeks of the campaign were Interested candidates should submit their resume and covering letter in confidence I lived in constant fear that someone dominated publicly and privately by ques- by July 6, 2021, to the attention of Dan Paszkowski, President & CEO, Wine Growers would find out I was gay, my parents tions and comments on gay marriage and Canada by email at [email protected] wouldn’t love me anymore, and I would have my sexuality. I dodged and skirted the no friends. It was an exhausting existence. issue out of fear—and it’s something I will An ideal candidate will have: At university things got a bit better. In always regret. Although I lost the election • University degree and/or equivalent experience in a related field my first year, I had the best floormates at by just under 600 votes, I am forever grate- • 3-5 years experience in government, a trade association, or experience on Parliament Hill Wilfrid Laurier University’s Willison Hall. ful to the 18,629 people who were prepared • Knowledge of government and the federal legislative process I sometimes wonder how different my life to take a chance on 28-year-old me. I wish I • Strong English language skills, both written and oral. French is an added asset. would’ve been without those guys. could hug every single one of them. • Understanding of the wine and beverage alcohol sector is an asset But I continued to carry with me a Nearly 18 years later, with the support tremendous amount of guilt as I lived a of my family, some incredible allies, and Full details can be found here: double life. because Canada’s forest sector leaders https://www.winegrowerscanada.ca/about-us/press/ I fell into the darkest place during my believed in me, I find myself in a job that I third year at university. It was the second absolutely love—working in service to over Only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted. time I recall wanting to kill myself. I called 230,000 forestry workers and contractors my mom and will never forget what she across Canada to create opportunities for said to me, so calmly and softly, “Derek, why them and their families. 14 THE HILL TIMES | MONDAY, JUNE 21, 2021 News

profile me as a Member of Parlia- ment,” Ms. Qaqqaq explained in her NDP’s Qaqqaq speech. “As a brown woman, I do not move too quickly or suddenly, do not raise my voice, do not make a scene, maintain eye contact, and do not hide my hands.” says nearly two Ms. Qaqqaq also told her col- leagues about how isolating it felt to navigate through her job, being seen as naïve or underqualified. years as MP “Even if we are told we should run, we still face huge barriers. Young people have been told they are not experienced enough, not ready to lead. Women have an ‘isolating’ been told to sit pretty and listen. Disabled individuals have been shown they are not even worth the conversation. Inuit kill them- experience, did selves at the highest rate in the country. We are facing a suicide epidemic and this institution re- fuses to care,” she said on June 15. “During my time in this Cham- not ‘belong’ ber, I have heard so many pretty words, like reconciliation, diversity and inclusion. I have been called that this institution and country courageous, brave and strong by In her June 15 farewell have been created off the backs, people outside of my party. How- speech, Mumilaaq trauma and displacement of in- ever, let me be honest, brutally hon- digenous peoples. est. Nice words with no action hurt Qaqqaq castigated the “It took me a while [to get when they are uttered by those comfortable] and that’s noticeable with power over the federal institu- House of Commons, throughout my time in politics,” tion who refuse to take action. The said Ms. Qaqqaq in an interview legacy this institution continues calling the institution with The Hill Times on June 16. to not only maintain but to build But she never truly felt com- and fuel is nothing to take pride in. one that was ’created fortable in the House of Com- People in power have choices and off the backs, trauma, mons, she said. Life as a politi- consistently choose priorities that cian was “isolating” for her and it uphold systems of oppression, leav- and displacement of became difficult to form friend- ing babies sick in mouldy homes ships, she said. and parents missing their passed- Indigenous people.’ “I’m not happy. I want connec- on children because these powerful tivity, I want conversations, I want individuals do not think change is to not live life through a screen, worth the money,” she said. BY ZAINAB AL-MEHDAR and I want to wake up every day Though she never felt safe in feeling happy and proud of myself the House of Commons, she said hen NDP MP Mumilaaq Qa- and my life,” she told The Hill that wasn’t the case as a member Wqqaq delivered her farewell Times. “I realized in this position, of the New Democrats, and she speech remotely to the House of I’ve never had the right to self-de- could not imagine being part of Commons on June 15, she called termination, and for the first time another caucus. out Canada for its treatment of in 27 years I’m going to do the “I don’t think there’s any Indigenous communities, saying most selfish thing in my life, and pride whatsoever to take in being the country’s history “is stained go and find what I love doing.” involved in any other party,” said with blood” and urged immediate During her time as an MP, Ms. Ms. Qaqqaq. Though she said she action. Qaqqaq put a spotlight on the dire was supported by the NDP, that “It is the blood of children, housing conditions in Nunavut. still wasn’t enough to convince youth, adults, and elders. It is Last summer, she visited several her to stay and run for re-election. time to face the scales of justice,” communities in the vast Arctic Throughout her speech, Ms. said Nunavut’s lone MP and one territory in order to highlight Qaqqaq offered a damning assess- of 12 MPs who delivered their the conditions her constituents ment of the federal government for goodbyes before the House is face. After her visit, she released its failure to adequately support scheduled to adjourn on June 23 a report titled, ‘Sick of Waiting,’ Inuit and to right historic wrongs. for the summer and in the face detailing the mould-ridden homes “People in power have choices of a potential fall election. “On and poor housing conditions the and consistently choose pri- one side we have a mountain of communities face. orities that uphold systems of suffering, and whenever the gov- Following that tour she took oppression, leaving babies sick ernment gives us a grain of sand two leaves of absence, most in mouldy homes and parents of support, it seems to think the recently in late April, where she missing their passed-on children trauma from our past has been took a two-week leave that she because these powerful individu- rectified and that somehow it said was due to extreme burnout, als do not think change is worth deserves a pat on the back.” depression, and anxiety. the money.” On May 20, after less than She found it hard to fit in as an She told The Hill Times she two years representing Nunavut, MP, she told The Hill Times and hopes her presence in the House, Ms. Qaqqaq announced that she felt that meant she wasn’t seen as “crack[s] the foundations of would not be running in the next on “the same equal playing field” this very federal institution that federal election. Ms. Qaqqaq was as her colleagues. started colonizing Inuit barely 70 elected in 2019 after running on “I don’t quote, unquote look years ago.” a platform advocating for climate like a politician, but that doesn’t Although her time as an MP action, and affordable housing mean I’m not and I shouldn’t be has come to an end, she said she in the region. But the Inuk MP treated like one just because I does not want her decision to de- said she never intended to join show up in my sneakers.” ter another Inuk from considering federal politics and was asked Not only was she fighting to be federal politics. by the NDP in late August 2019 heard, but as a woman of colour, “… Think about it intensely, if she would be interested, just she said she often felt racialized because it’s an intense job,” she a few months before the Octo- and targeted. recommended. “But if it’s some- ber election. “People like me do “Since being elected, I expect thing you want to get into and do not belong here in the federal to be stopped by security at my for the right reasons, power to you NDP MP Mumilaaq Qaqqaq, pictured June 15, 2021, delivering her farewell institution. I am a human being workplace. I have had security jog and I’ll be there to support you the speech remotely to the House of Commons. Screen capture images: courtesy of who wants to use this institution after me down hallways, nearly entire way. It’s just not for me.” House of Commons to help people, but the reality is put their hands on me and racially The Hill Times MONDAY, JUNE 21, 2021 | THE HILL TIMES 15 News

‘This Chamber is a place of history and of decisions, good and sometimes not so good’: 12 MPs deliver farewell speeches to House

Liberal ficult, learning the ropes in the tant one and it is a big honour to A dozen MPs opted MP Wayne midst of the onset of COVID-19, do that.” Mr. Harris also served Easter, which took her sister’s life and for 25 years in the Newfoundland to say goodbye now known as kept her away from her family. and Labrador House of Assembly. with the threat of a a straight- “Because of the pandemic and Parliament “is not perfect,” he shooter, is the adjustments required, as a re- acknowledged. fall election making it retiring. sult, this term will certainly have It will take a lot of work, Screen been one of the most extraordi- but it’s “a great system for the unclear if Parliament capture nary in recent years. I would even voices of the people to be heard, photograph say that this term will go down in to work together with other will resume before a history. I am very proud to have Parliamentarians to try to make been able to help many of my things better,” said Mr. Harris, a contest is called and constituents before and during lawyer who is his party’s public their terms end. the pandemic,” said Ms. Charbon- safety critic and vice-chairs the neau, who described herself as “a House Canada-China Relations 70-year-old novice.” Committee. BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN It meant learning to use the He ended by encouraging technology for Parliamentarians young people thinking about ith federal political careers to sit and vote virtually. politics to “carry the torch” and do Wspanning two to nearly 28 “None of this is easy at my the job. years, 12 MPs who don’t plan on age. Because of COVID-19, I will “It is a noble calling. It is running for re-election offered miss out on the experience of typ- worth doing and it is a worthy their thoughts on the institution ical parliamentary life on the Hill, way to work to make our coun- on June 15. which I must admit is something try better and to try to make the The dozen MPs gave their final I will regret,” said Ms. Charbon- world better and safer. There are goodbyes amid the waning days neau, who said being an MP was plenty of things to do and not of the sitting, with rumours of a one of her “biggest” dreams. enough people to do them, so fall election prompting many to Despite the “very difficult con- please take up the cause.” take the possible last chance to text,” Ms. Charbonneau said she’s make their verbal mark. Some witnessed “wonderful things,” in- Liberal MP noted the approach was “odd” and a little too restrictive on the travel and staff, and he also offered kind cluding the “considerable strides” Mississauga-Malton, Ont. cited the whispers of a campaign that MPs are allowed to do. When words to the clerks, pages, interpret- women have made in politics. Elected in 2004-2011, 2015 as their reason to give an official I first started, before there was ers, sergeant-at-arms, and the many Leaving the federal sphere goodbye. the internet, members were able others who support the operations was not about a desire to leave The MPs who stood in the to take tours of the country. We of the Parliamentary Precinct, and politics, where she said her “pas- Chamber—or sat, virtually—were could see it, meet people on the who help “make this a safe and sion” remains, but instead about spread across the official parties, ground, understand it and see proficient workplace, even when the the “many dreams” she still wants with five of the 155-strong Liberal their lives in real life. This place unusual or the perilous threatens to to fulfill. caucus, three of 24 NDP MPs, two has to get back to that again to disrupt our work,” said Mr. Stanton, “I still have tremendous ener- of the 119 Conservatives, and two give MPs the opportunity to know who also noted he now speaks gy that I will use in other areas of of the 32 Bloc Québécois. their country,” he said. French because of federal politics, life. Thus, the reason behind this after taking language courses for decision not to pursue a second Here’s a snippet of what some Conservative MP two hours a week since 2006. mandate is an urgency to live.” of their 10-minute addresses: Simcoe North, Ont. He ended with a nod to his Elected in 2006 caucus, Conservative Party NDP MP Jack Harris Liberal MP Leader Erin O’Toole (Durham, St. John’s East, N.L. Malpeque, P.E.I. Ont.) and his recent predecessors, Elected in 1987-1988, 2008-2015, Elected in 1993 “who leave no task wanting when 2019- Navdeep Bains, pictured with David Noting it’s strange to be giv- it comes to keeping our rather Lametti, testing out an electric care ing his personal send-off from intricate Conservative coalition on the Hill on June 7 2017. The Hill a virtual stream rather than the united and ready to serve as Ca- Times file photograph by Jake Wright Chamber he stood in for nearly nadians call upon us to do.” 28 years, Mr. Easter peppered his The former federal innova- speech with his characteristic Bloc Québécois MP Louise tion minister, who stepped down good humour. Charbonneau in January after five years in the The third-longest serving MP Trois-Rivières, Que. role, spoke of the path his parents described the Chamber as at once Elected in 2019 took from a small village in India intimidating and inspirational, to arrive in Canada with little but said it was his “privilege” to spoken English and a few dollars serve under three Liberal prime to their name. ministers: Jean Chrétien, Paul Conservative MP and Deputy House “When my parents immigrated Martin, and Justin Trudeau (Pap- Speaker Bruce Stanton, left, pictured to Canada in the 1970s, they ineau, Que.) on Dec. 7, 2017, is not running could never imagine in their wild- “This Chamber is a place of again. The Hill Times file photograph est dreams that their son would history and of decisions, good NDP MP Jack Harris is not running for end up here,” he said, noting his and sometimes not so good, that Since 2011 Mr. Stanton has re-election. The Hill Times file photograph mother worked the night shift at have built this country to what it been a regular speaker in the a cookie factory so she could help is today, a country that is recog- House, but many of his debate con- her two boys get ready for the nized as one of the best places in tributions came from his vantage in With no election called, Mr. day in the morning. the world in which to live,” said the chair, noted Mr. Stanton, who is Harris noted the MP statements “My parents instilled in me Mr. Easter, who chairs the House deputy Speaker of the House. seem “a little funny or odd” and at an early age the understand- Finance Committee and co-chairs The five-term MP will end his represent an “in case” speech ing that this country has been so the Canada-U.S. Inter-Parliamen- 15-plus-year career when the next should the campaign kick off in good to us that we must give back tary Group. election is called, opening the Bloc Québécois MP Louise the fall. to it,” he said. Having seen most of Canada, door in Simcoe North, Ont., for Charbonneau is not running again. It’s a “noble calling” to work in Early in his political career, he offered a bit of parting advice the fifth MP in history to repre- Photograph courtesy of Facebook politics he said, and it’s important he recalled being warned not to to the room. sent the riding. for MPs to remember “we are here put his picture on a campaign “Members of Parliament have Like most of the speakers, he The rookie MP’s first two to serve our people, that we have to know this country, and we are thanked his family, constituents, years in politics have been dif- a role to play, that it is an impor- Continued on page 18 16 THE HILL TIMES | MONDAY, JUNE 21, 2021 Opinion

top ranking in the “micro” category Canada’s public service employee are the Military Police Complaint Commission and the Office of the Public Sector Integrity Commis- sioner of Canada. These workplaces survey 2020 says: employees happier happen to be the highest rated of all the agencies, big and small. The MPCC’s director general is Julianne Dunbar, a lawyer. Speaking with and former top agencies still on top her, she comes across as the ideal public service leader. It is clear that the MPCC executive team does The results of the PSES many things that excite, encourage, The COVID-19 provide a rich source and engage their employees, too pandemic, while of information that, if many to list here. However, she is properly assessed and willing to share her insights and her affecting everyone acted on, can result successes with others. in positive changes Another lawyer, Joe Friday, in Canada, might for the employees and head of the PSIC, describes his subsequently for the organization as “a highly par- also have given many Canadians they are there ticipatory democracy” where to serve, writes former different perspectives are valued. employees a better federal public servant Clearly, the employees enjoy the sense of the value Jake Cole. The Hill Times participation and they stand as photograph by Sam Garcia another example of motivated of their service to and engaged public servants. What to do now? Canadians. Whatever The results of the PSES provide a rich source of information that, the reason, they are a if properly assessed and acted on, happier bunch. can result in positive changes for the employees and subsequently for the Canadians they are there to serve. Those agencies at the top of Jake my list provide ready examples of how to do it right. Those at or near Cole the bottom of the list should first acknowledge, and then, like the office. Now there’s something to 7. Only 61 per cent bothered to performance appraisal that appar- NFB, search for answers to their Opinion think about. While telecommuting fill out the survey. What mes- ently employees love. This seems respective shortcomings. Every has long been touted as a good sage does that tell us? like one organization where great agency can improve itself and if idea for many reasons, including Is there a serious effort to look care is taken to listen to, appreciate such improvement was a required he latest annual Public environmental benefits, it has of- into these issues and take steps to and excite the employees. Looking outcome of these surveys, then TService Employee Survey ten been resisted by management. improve? Based on conversations for an example of how best to run it could happen. While there are (PSES) was carried out in 2020 Perhaps it’s time to consider with some current employees, it ap- a public service organization? WD countless consultants who could with results published in May. The working from home as a perma- pears that survey results do receive might be your first call—they are offer guidance for such an effort, I most obvious result? Employees nent option. some attention, but that does not willing to share their story. am a firm believer in first tapping are measurably more engaged at As with all these surveys that appear to lead to commensurate, There is another, very good into the capacity already existing work than they were a year ago I have been reporting on since follow-up actions. Many of the federal agency out there. It’s the in the public service, perhaps the and perhaps ever. Working from 2008, there are many results lower ranked agencies continue to Supreme Court of Canada, No. 2 simplest of all solutions. I am quite home appears to be a significant with both explicit and implicit stay where they are, year after year. on my list this year. Its adminis- convinced that just by honestly morale booster for most em- messages that seem to go un- There were exceptions though. I did and openly listening to their own ployees. The COVID-19 pan- noticed or perhaps ignored. Those communicate with one of the lower employees and acting on their demic, while affecting everyone “missing links,” with a little more ranked agencies, the National Film input, agencies can come up with in Canada, might also have given digging, can reveal much more Board. Officials from that agency solutions and achievements that many employees a better sense key information that could help appeared to acknowledge the low can lead to both immediate and of the value of their service to Canada’s public service signifi- 2019 PSES results and did manage long lasting advancements. Canadians. Whatever the reason, cantly improve itself. The results to improve those results for 2020. What about other resources? they are a happier bunch. clearly identify many areas where That agency has an initiative un- There are many good books on Certain of the top-rated federal improvements are needed and derway to improve morale amongst the subject of raising employee agencies continue to receive top provide good examples, by way its employees. Its latest scores do morale and engagement. An old marks from their employees. of several progressive agencies, indicate some positive movement. favourite of mine is 1,001 Ways They provide excellent examples where workers are quite engaged Let’s look at the up front, good to Reward Employees, by Bob of “how to do it” for other agen- and motivated. Finally, with a news from the survey. The top-rated Nelson. A very recent one, with cies and departments. Their little analysis that is not part of agency on my list of larger agen- an apropos title, is Retain and employees tend to readily extol the official reports, we can iden- cies (with 150-plus employees) is Another lawyer, Joe Friday, head of Gain: Career Management for the their employers, their immedi- tify which of those agencies are Western Economic Diversifica- the PSIC, describes his organization Public Sector Playbook, by Lisa ate supervisors, and their senior the best ones to work for, which tion Canada. It does a number of as ‘a highly participatory democracy,’ Taylor. managers. While the PSES results ones that face challenges, and a noteworthy things to maintain where different perspectives are I have said this before: I show promising improvements lot of good suggestions for senior and improve the workplace for its valued. Clearly, the employees enjoy believe that every federal public for many agencies, there are oth- leaders to consider. employees, things that most other the participation and they stand as servant in Canada goes to work ers whose employees are clearly Here are some of the worri- agencies could readily emulate. another example of motivated and with the willingness to do his or not as engaged, not as happy, and some unreported messages: From what I have learned, and start- engaged public servants. The Hill her best for Canadians. I also likely not as productive. Some of 1. Only one-third of employees ing from the top, its leader, Deputy Times file photograph by Jake Wright think the public service has an these low-rated agencies are not really feel they get proper Minister Dylan Jones, recently obligation to provide a workplace being idle, however, instead tak- training to do their job. (Q4) constituted a “Learning on the Edge that not only allows but openly ing positive steps to improve the 2. Only one-third feel fully Award,” a rather unique initiative trative head, now retired, Roger encourages that to happen. The work life of their employees and recognized for good work that celebrates employees who try Bilodeau is a virtual legend in my Public Service Employee Survey consequently, the effectiveness of done. (Q8) new things, but fail. He feels that books in caring for and energiz- results provide a ready roadmap their organization. 3. Only just over one-third have more learning comes from failures ing employees at all levels in that to create such a workplace and While COVID-19 has thrown a lot of confidence in their than successes and uses the award organization. The current acting to continuously improve it. Let’s a curve ball into most Canadians’ senior management. (Q32) to push the organization’s culture head, David Power, may have big build on what the survey is telling lives, it has had a rather unex- 4. Only a quarter think informa- to embrace innovation without fear. shoes to fill, but he does appear to us. pected, positive effect on Cana- tion flows well from senior The agency also had an Employee be following the successful style That’s what I want to see. da’s public service. A little extra management down. (Q34) Innovation Fund aimed at encour- of his predecessor as he refers to That’s why I do this. digging into the PSES results 5. Just over one-quarter think aging new ideas from all staff (this the organization as “Like a big Jake Cole spent 34 years in (provided by a public servant who they get much career devel- is one of my favourite ways to bring family.” What a perfect way to Canada’s public service working must remain nameless) tells us opment support. (Q44) the best out of employees). Speak- refer to your employees. in six different agencies. He can that those working from home 6. Just over one-third feel their ing with Patrick Faulkner, head of There is one more federal be reached at colejster@gmail. are quite measurably more happy workplace is psychologically human resources at WD, I learned agency that is most worthy of men- com. than those who worked in the very healthy. (Q78) about a new, simplified one-page tion, actually two of them. Tied for The Hill Times MONDAY, JUNE 21, 2021 | THE HILL TIMES 17 News

Here are, according public servants themselves,” said Public Service Employee Mr. Duclos. to the employees, Mr. Duclos also said he believes the government will emerge from the best (down to the the COVID-19 crisis with a “stronger Survey results show increase and even more diversified public worst) places to work service” with a greater diversity of in Canada’s public working conditions adapted to the in job satisfaction, awareness particular circumstances of people, service (agencies with but also a public service that will be better able to reach out to Canadi- 150-plus employees). ans and Canadian workers. Scores are out of 100. of mental health supports “The adoption of technology, the smaller reliance on office work; that is likely going to lead 1. Western Economic Diversification Canada 73 2. Supreme Court of Canada 71 the ability of the public service to amid COVID-19 pandemic hire and therefore benefit from 3. Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 70 4. Canadian Human Rights Commission 67 the talents and work of Canadians 5. Communications Security Establishment who may not necessarily live close Canada 65 Treasury Board Some 71 per cent of employees around what constituted “criti- to big departmental offices such as 6. Canadian Radio-television and Telecommu- also felt encouraged to be innova- cal” versus “essential” work, the those in our city,” said Mr. Duclos. nications Commission 62 President Jean-Yves tive in their work, up three per cent federal government’s chief human 7. Canadian Heritage 61 from 2019, and with 75 per cent of resources officer Nancy Chahwan Questions added on 8. Office of the Auditor General of Canada 59 Duclos says he believes employees saying they had the sup- issued another new message to all 9. Natural Sciences and Engineering Research port at work to provide a high level deputy ministers and heads of hu- perception of anti- Council of Canada 59 the government will of service, also up three per cent. man resources on March 21, 2020, racism in the workplace 10. Administrative Tribunals Support Service of emerge from the defining a “critical service” as one In other new additions to the Canada 59 Focus on awareness of that “if disrupted, would result in a survey, questions were added to 11. Federal Economic Development Agency for pandemic with a high or very high degree of injury measure perceptions of anti-rac- Southern Ontario 58 mental health support in to the health, safety, security or ism in the workplace. 12. Canadian Transportation Agency 57 ‘stronger and even the workplace economic well-being of Canadi- Although 79 per cent indicated 13. Department of Finance Canada 55 Early in the pandemic, Mr. ans, or to the effective functioning that they would feel free to speak 14. Canadian Space Agency 55 more diversified’ 15. Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 54 Duclos said the Treasury Board of the Government of Canada. about racism in the workplace 16. Impact Assessment Agency of Canada 54 public service that will Secretariat worked with the Many workers at frontline within their work unit without fear 17. Financial Consumer Agency of Canada 54 public service unions represent- agencies, like the Canada Border of reprisal and 79 per cent said 18. Canada Revenue Agency 53 be better able to reach ing tens of thousands of workers Services Agency (CBSA) and the that they felt comfortable sharing 19. Privy Council Office 53 to expedite and simplify access to Canadian Food Inspection Agency concerns about issues related to 20. Office of the Commissioner of Official out to Canadians and mental health resources, “because (CFIA) continued to report to work- racism in the workplace with a per- Languages 53 from the start, we knew that men- sites throughout the pandemic, but son of authority, only 10 per cent of 21. National Research Council Canada 53 Canadian workers. tal health would become an issue.” most public servants were told they workers who had experienced dis- 22. Statistics Canada 52 “It was really a matter of being would be working remotely “for the crimination based on race said they 23. Transport Canada 52 Continued from page 1 both sensitive and adaptive to the foreseeable future” eight months felt satisfied with how concerns 24. Veterans Affairs Canada 52 wide variety of circumstances and later in October 2020, as reported or complaints about racism in the 25. Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship In a wide-ranging interview mental health needs that public by The Hill Times. workplace were resolved. Canada 51 with The Hill Times earlier this service workers were having,” The third wave of the pan- “From my perspective and the 26. Employment and Social Development month, Treasury Board Presi- said Mr. Duclos. demic, which saw COVID-19 case perspective of the government, Canada 50 dent Jean-Yves Duclos (Québec, A number of new questions were counts shoot up across many diversity and inclusion are key 27. Transportation Safety Board of Canada 50 Que.) said the performance of added to the 2020 survey to gauge parts of the country in March and priorities for the prime minister 28. Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 50 the public service throughout the public service workers’ perceptions April 2021 after restrictions were in all of its dimensions,” said Mr. 29. Public Services and Procurement Canada 49 pandemic was one of “agility and of the workplace within the context loosened following the second Duclos. “Diversity and inclusion 30. Innovation, Science and Economic Develop- resilience,” alluding to the push of the pandemic, including questions wave, served to extend the time within the public service is an ob- ment Canada 49 to set up thousands of workers 31. Social Sciences and Humanities Research about mental health and physical millions of Canadians would con- vious consequence of that broad to work remotely, the adjustment Council of Canada 49 health, as well as on communication tinue to work from home. mandate at the government level.” 32. Health Canada 47 to dramatic changes in the tools from the government. New questions were also Mr. Duclos also said that the 33. Environment and Climate Change Canada 47 needed for workers to perform 70 per cent of employees added to the most recent edition survey has provided the govern- 34. Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat 47 their jobs, and to developing and indicated that senior managers in of the survey surrounding work- ment with a better picture of 35. Canadian Institutes of Health Research 47 deploying the Canadian Emer- their department were taking ade- life balance and workload as a representation gaps in the public 36. Canadian Grain Commission 46 gency Response Benefit in a mat- quate steps to support their mental function of the pandemic, with 83 service, which “helps us be more 37. Infrastructure Canada 46 ter of weeks as the Employment health during the pandemic, with per cent of employees saying that ambitious” in reducing those gaps, 38. Natural Resources Canada 45 Insurance system quickly became 84 per cent saying their depart- their immediate supervisor sup- achieving targets for employment 39. Public Service Commission of Canada 45 overwhelmed. ment or agency was effectively ported the use of flexible hours equity, including employment 40. Parks Canada 45 But Mr. Duclos also said that communicating the mental health and 39 per cent of employees say- retention and career fulfillment. 41. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 44 like so many other Canadians, the services and resources available. ing they requested flexible work “It’s not just about recruiting 42. Royal Canadian Mounted Police 42 day-to-day lives of public servants There was a seven per cent hours since the beginning of the people, it’s about retaining them, 43. Department of Justice 42 changed not only profession- uptick in workers who indicated public health crisis. and promoting them through a 44. Department of National Defence 41 ally, but personally, with young that their workplace was psycho- career that is fulfilling to them- 45. Fisheries and Oceans Canada 41 children unable to go to daycare logically healthy, at 68 per cent in selves, and therefore is of greater 46. Shared Services Canada 41 Return to office to be and students of all ages stuck at 2020 compared to 61 per cent in value for the government and for 47. Public Health Agency of Canada 41 home as schools shifted to online 2019. 81 per cent of workers also ‘fully collaborative’ Canadians,” said Mr. Duclos. 48. Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada learning as public health mea- 40 indicated that their department or When asked about the govern- There were 300,450 employees sures evolved. 49. Public Prosecution Service of Canada 40 agency was more effectively rais- ment’s plans surrounding bring- in the federal public service in 50. Canada Energy Regulator 40 But it appears that despite the ing awareness of mental health ing thousands of public service March 2020, up from an average 51. Canadian Food Inspection Agency 38 upheaval, public service workers in the workplace, up from 73 per workers back to the physical of 276,736 employees from March 52. Indigenous Services Canada 37 reported higher levels of employ- cent the year prior. workplace after so many months 2016 to March 2020, according to 53. Canada Economic Development for Quebec ee engagement and job satisfac- 78 per cent of workers said working from home, Mr. Duclos the government. Regions 37 tion than in 2019, with 83 per information received from their called it a “legitimate question” The survey was conducted 54. Library and Archives Canada 37 cent of employees indicating they department or agency about the and one that many public ser- from December 2020 to January 55. Statistical Survey Operations 37 liked their job—up two per cent pandemic was clear and easy to vants are also asking. 2021. 87 departments and agen- 56. Public Safety Canada 36 from last year—with 78 per cent understand, 76 per cent saying it Mr. Duclos said the govern- cies participated, with more than 57. Canada School of Public Service 36 of employees reporting they got was provided in a timely manner, ment has started to discuss the 311,000 employees invited to re- 58. Courts Administration Service 34 a sense of satisfaction from their and 74 per cent saying it was rel- issue with unions, as any return spond. Just over 188,500 respons- 59. Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern work, also up two per cent. evant to the work that they do. to workplace plan is “a matter of es were received, for a response Affairs Canada 33 Some 69 per cent of employees On March 13, 2020, Mr. Duclos collaborative work.” rate of 61 per cent—down one per 60. Women and Gender Equality Canada 32 also said they received meaning- issued a directive from the govern- “We want to see this return to cent from the year prior. 61. Global Affairs Canada 30 ful recognition for their work, up ment asking deputy heads, heads the office—not return to work, be- The survey is led by Ms. Chah- 62. National Film Board of Canada 28 from 65 per cent in 2019, with 77 of agencies and HR heads to make cause public servants have been wan’s office and the Treasury 63. Canada Border Services Agency 27 per cent of employees indicating arrangements to allow telework working—but we want the exer- Board of Canada Secretariat, and 64. Office of the Secretary to the Governor they received useful feedback General 24 for employees whenever possible, cise to be fully collaborative and was administered by market and from their immediate supervisor 65. Correctional Service of Canada 21 as reported in The Hill Times. fully adapted again to the realities social research firm Advanis. 66. Canadian Security Intelligence Service 21 on their job performance, up from Following some initial de- of each department, the realities [email protected] 74 per cent the year prior. partmental and union confusion of community, and the reality of The Hill Times 18 THE HILL TIMES | MONDAY, JUNE 21, 2021 News

NDP MP for Nunavut, ‘I was not going to hide my Mumilaaq Qaqqaq says that being an MP was identity’: 12 MPs deliver an ‘isolating’ experience. The Hill Times photograph by farewell speeches to House Andrew Meade

People should consider what Bloc Continued from page 15 their limits are before they be- Québécois MP Simon brochure as a Sikh man—advice come “crippling,” and he said he’s Marcil, he rejected. doing that, and others “need not pictured in “I was not going to hide my feel any shame” if that is their 2015 not identity or conceal who I was,” said experience, too. long after his Mr. Bains, who said he was “acutely Earlier in his speech, he election. The aware” of holding the industry minis- entreated MPs to reflect on the Hill Times file NDP MP Mumilaaq Qaqqaq children found at a former resi- ter post as the first person of colour. “magnitude of responsibility” they photograph by Nunavut dential school in Kamloops, B.C. “…I was absolutely deter- hold and that’s, in part, “to guard Jake Wright Elected in 2019 “These children were taken mined to leave the door open this cherished institution,” he said, Ms. Qaqqaq told her colleagues from their families and never wider for others. While there were because it’s where “critical issues” she never felt safe or protected on came home. Our hearts ache as many initiatives that we took to are “debated and resolved” that Parliament Hill and that she was a we are reminded, once again, of create jobs and accelerate science affect Canadians. target of racial profiling, often by our callous disregard for Indige- “There were many poignant and innovation, I am most proud were long-held claims Canada security. She repeatedly said she nous people,” said Ms. Young, who times in my career that were trans- of speaking up for equality and makes, which he said were ulti- didn’t feel like she belonged and has recently served as the parlia- formative and gave me a deeper equity among decision-makers.” mately hypocritical. told The Hill Times in an interview mentary secretary to Economic clarity regarding the magnitude of “Canada claims to be a cham- on June 16, that being an MP was Development Minister Mélanie our responsibilities, but sustaining Conservative MP pion of human rights. It boasts an “isolating” experience. Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) our troops in one of the most dan- Flamborough-Glanbrook, Ont. all over the world about saving “People like me don’t belong “I cannot sit in the House gerous areas of Afghanistan, areas Elected in 2006 widows and orphans, but it is here in the federal institution,” she without feeling the weight of deci- other countries had abandoned, not even capable of providing said during her speech, and the sions made by members who sat was the most sobering.” clean water for the Indigenous “reality” of the institution is it was here in the past, who somehow communities it is responsible for “created off the backs, trauma, and thought they were doing the right Liberal MP within its own borders. There are displacement of Indigenous people.” thing, taking children away from Miramichi-Grand Lake, N.B. third-world conditions right here She called on those in power their families to force them to be Elected in 2015 on Canadian soil. It is happen- to leave the “pretty words” behind assimilated to our way of thinking ing right there in front of them and offer action instead, also noting because they believed they were and they do not even see it,” said those in power continue to uphold right, and they were so very wrong. Mr. Marcil, who also attacked the systemic oppression. What a shame, what a national country’s record on peacekeep- “There’s nothing, nothing to take shame, and I am so very sorry.” ing, democratic rights, workers’ pride in, in the legacy this institu- rights, and unity. Ultimately, tion continues to not only maintain NDP MP Canada’s identity is “fragile,” he but to build and fuel,” she said. Hamilton Mountain, Ont. said, likening it to a “giant with “When we tell you to act now, you Elected in 2015 Conservative MP David Sweet, pictured feet of clay” with too many re- need to act now.” Sept. 30, 2020, on the Hill. The Hill gional distinctions. Times photograph by Andrew Meade He ended his speech saying Liberal MP Canada is not his country. , Ont. “I have been a separatist all Elected in 2015 After nearly 16 years in Parlia- Liberal MP Pat Finnigan says his my life. I want Quebec to be its ment, Mr. Sweet said it was time own country. Vive le Québec libre.” for him to leave because he is not voice in the House represented rural, “fully well,” and then urged others to hard-working people. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade Liberal MP get the help they need. He said that Sudbury, Ont. since January, when he made the Elected in 2015 decision not to run for a sixth term, Mr. Finnigan focused much he’s thought long about the cause of of his words on what he felt was his “mental health jaundice.” achieved for his riding during his NDP MP Scott Duvall says during his “I do not know if it was the nearly six years in office: secur- six years in as an MP, he’s focused four years of incarceration in a ing and stabilizing the payroll on fighting for workers.The Hill Times juvenile institution when I was centre, which he acknowledged photograph by Andrew Meade 12. It may have been when I was was “dysfunctional”; a list of attacked by a knife-wielding as- investments that upgraded Liberal MP Kate Young offered The “proud steelworker” with sailant in Lockport, New York; or townhalls, arenas, and the new sobering words on two recent roots in the labour movement said the betrayal of business partners Miramichi Airport terminal; and tragedies in her goodbye address. The “protecting workers” has been his when I was a young business- dollars to support the region’s Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade priority since he joined the House man; or losing two children, one forestry sector. of Commons six years ago. who died in my hands while I was Mr. Finnigan said he offered a “What we have seen in the trying to deliver her and another different perspective as an MP. The last six years have been a House shows why we need a who took her own life. Maybe the “The voice I brought to this “blur of highs and lows,” complete strong voice fighting for workers terrorist attack here on Parlia- House was not one of an ac- Liberal MP Paul Lefebvre pictured in 2018 with then Natural Resources with pride in accomplishments and and for labour. We have seen sev- ment Hill played a role and the claimed politician or one with “bitter heartache,” said Ms. Young. eral efforts by the government to too-many funerals I planned, tremendous legal or political Minister Amarjeet Sohi. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade The latter has especially been legislate striking workers back to because I was always looked to science background, which I the case in the wake of the “horrif- work and damage their ability to as the guy who could handle it,” respect and admire, and such ic murder” of four of her constitu- bargain for a fair deal with their expertise is absolutely neces- he said. Mr. Lefebvre said he’s leaving ents, the Afzaal family, who she employers,” he said. sary in the House. No, my voice, “The 15 years of hearing the the House with plenty of hope, noted were “killed while walking “We have seen the government which I believe is just as impor- worst stories of human suffering particularly thanks to the Liberal along a street in London West refuse to act on scab labour. We tant, was one of rural, smart, in the human rights committee, government’s achievements since on a Sunday night, killed simply have seen the government refuse hard-working people, including I know, played a role. Likely, the being elected in 2015. because they were Muslim,” said to protect the pensions of workers our vibrant Indigenous commu- entire lot played a role as did the “To me, the role of the House Ms. Young in reference to the during bankruptcy and insol- nities.” current draconian lockdowns. We and members is to listen to Cana- June 6 vehicle ramming, which vency, and instead, put big banks should all respect that everyone dians, to work, and find the best has resulted in terrorism charges and investors at the top of the list. Bloc Québécois MP has a limit, and that it is differ- way to help them. Having listened laid against the suspect. This is why it is so important that Mirabel, Que. ent for everyone,” said Mr. Sweet, to Canadians and because of the It’s been an “incredibly tough” we continue to fight for workers Elected in 2015 who used the occasion to thank changes that have been made time across Canada, said Ms. in this place.” The two-term MP spent his those serving in the Canadian since 2015, I have a lot of hope for Young, who addressed the un- [email protected] speech countering what he said Forces. Canada,” he said. marked graves of 215 Indigenous The Hill Times MONDAY, JUNE 21, 2021 | THE HILL TIMES 19 News

you become either more bull- didate,” said Mr. Bratina. “And I ish or less bullish on having an don’t know right now who that is.” election, depending on if some- Compared to the 2019 and thing happens,” said Mr. Nanos. 2015 elections, the number of “And let’s just use an example: if MPs who have so far announced there’s any new controversy, the that they’re not running is rela- government can be ready to want tively low and it could be because to trigger an election, and think a significant number of MPs that the numbers are good. And won’t be eligible for pension until then a controversy could happen Oct. 19 of this year. and it will basically extinguish According to a report by CBC, the chance of an election, if that 142 MPs who were elected in the controversy is seen as undermin- 2015 election and are still serving ing the winnability of the govern- in the House will complete their six ment of the day. So think of it this years of service to be eligible for way: it’s kind of like Groundhog pension on Oct. 19, 2021. If the next Day, governments wake up and if election is called before that date they, depending on whether they and some of those MPs lose their see their shadow or not, go back seats, they will not qualify for their into the hole, or they come out of pensions. Of these 142 MPs, 92 are the hole.” Liberals, including 23 cabinet min- Earlier this month, the Liberal isters; 31 Conservatives, nine Bloc, Party had triggered the “electoral seven NDP and three Indepen- urgency” clause in the party’s dents, according to CBC. Every MP constitution, which allows the who completes six years of service leadership to amend the nomi- in the House is eligible to draw a Some 18 MPs are so far not running in the next election, including clockwise from upper left NDP MP Scott Duvall, nation rules as they see fit in pension of $32,000 at the age of 65 Liberal MP Kate Young, Bloc MP Simon Marcil, Conservative MP David Sweet, Liberal MP Wayne Easter, NDP MP order to speed up the nomination but this amount goes up with more Mumilaaq Qaqqaq, and Liberal MPs Paul Lefebvre, and Navdeep Bains. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade process when an election is com- years of service. ing. As of last week, the party had “Members of Parliament are nominated candidates in 161 of like many other individuals, if 338 ridings across the country. they put the appropriate time in Based on the fixed date elec- to be able to have the benefit of So far, 18 incumbent MPs not tion law, the next election is the pension that they would be scheduled to take place on Oct. entitled to,” said Mr. Nanos. “So 16, 2023. But the law permits in my experience, leaders usually running again could make the prime minister to request an call an election or trigger an elec- early election from the governor tion when they think that they general. Also, the opposition par- can win. They don’t think about ties could defeat the government. the potential pension implications difference between minority, Considering the current political for individual MPs, because the scenario, political insiders said leaders are thinking about what’s they believe Mr. Trudeau will trig- in the best interest of the party, ger the next election to capital- politically. So [in case of] an early majority, or government ize on his popularity in the polls election [call], all those Members because of how he’s handled the of Parliament that are short will pandemic, which has so far gone be the first financial casualties of over well with Canadians for the an earlier election call.” flipping, says pollster Nanos most part. [email protected] In 2019, the Liberals won 157 The Hill TImes seats, the Conservatives 121, the Mr. Tabbara stepped back from Another reason political observ- Bloc Québécois 32, the NDP 24 Another reason the Liberal caucus last year, after ers expect the election to happen this seats, Green Party three seats, MPs Not Seeking he was charged with assault, fall is the wide-ranging Bill C-30, the and one Independent MP was political observers break and enter, and criminal ha- Budget Implementation Act, a clause elected. To win a majority in the Re-election and Votes rassment. The legal proceedings of which calls on Parliament to ex- next election, the Liberals would Obtained in 2019 expect the election are still on going. tend the COVID-19 stimulus to con- need to keep the 157 seats they to happen this fall “I haven’t made a decision tinue until Sept. 25, 2021, and gives won in 2019 and add 13 more to • Liberal MP Navdeep Bains Mississauga- quite yet, I should have my deci- government the power to extend get the 170 seats needed for a Malton, Ont. 31.7% is the wide-ranging sion by mid-summer,” said Mr. it until Nov. 30. Moreover, veteran majority. • Liberal MP Hamilton East- Tabbara in an email to The Hill political insiders and Liberal MPs Meanwhile, Mr. Nanos said Stoney Creek, Ont. 38.6% Bill C-30, the Budget Times last week. say that the vaccination campaign is that incumbency is a very power- • Liberal MP Wayne Easter Malpeque, P.E.I. In the 2019 federal election, progressing well, the Liberals are in ful factor in winning a seat for a 41.4% Implementation Act, 47 MPs chose not to run again; potential majority territory in nation- party as it provides name recogni- • Liberal MP Pat Finnigan Miramichi-Grand and a clause which in 2015, 55 MPs did not run, and al public opinion polls, and things tion and the ability to raise funds Lake, N.B. 36.8% in 2011, 17 MPs did not seek re- could start to get back to normal in to the incumbent MP compared to • Liberal MP Paul Lefebvre Sudbury, Ont. calls on Parliament to election. the weeks ahead. The government’s a neophyte. Also, in an environ- 40.9% It’s not known when the stimulus spending is still flowing ment where no party leader is an • Liberal MP Geoff Regan Halifax West, N.S. extend the COVID-19 next election will happen, but and strictly from a strategic point of inspirational figure and there’s 49.5% a number of Liberal insiders view, it’s better for the Liberals to go not a lot of enthusiasm for one • Liberal MP Kate Young London West, Ont. stimulus to continue are expecting it to be called in to the polls while Canadians are still political party, the quality of local 43% August with the election date receiving the stimulus money than candidates will be a key factor • Conservative MP Thornhill, Ont. 54.6% until Sept. 25, 2021, to be in the last two weeks of after it stops. in the outcome of local election campaigns. • Conservative MP Moose September. “Bill C-30 includes a politi- Jaw-Lake Centre-Lanigan, Sask. 71.1% and gives government “What we usually see is that According to the parliamen- cal Trojan Horse on not just the • Conservative MP Phil McColeman the power to extend it tary calendar, the House of extension to September but the incumbents generally have a Brantford-Brant, Ont. 40.3% Commons is scheduled to rise ability of the Liberals to further tendency to win, except if there’s • Conservative MP Cathy McLeod Kamloops- until Nov. 30. this week and to return after the extend stimulus support,” said Mr. a big wave,” said Mr. Nanos. “And Thompson-Caribou, B.C. 44.7% upcoming summer adjournment Nanos. “This effectively widens a incumbents can be a positive • Conservative MP Bruce Stanton Simcoe on Sept. 20. However, on June window for a potential election.” draw, for parties that want to hold Continued from page 1 North, Ont. 43.4% 3, MPs agreed to hold a special But the key caveat in this sce- on to seats.” • Conservative MP David Sweet Flambor- hired a sibling to work in her con- debate in the Commons for MPs nario is that the Liberals should Outgoing Liberal MP Bob ough-Glanbrook, Ont. 39.2% stituency office. Last week, Ethics who were not running in the next have a reasonable expectation Bratina (Hamilton East-Stoney • Bloc MP Trois-Rivières, Commissioner Mario Dion issued election, and wished to make that they could win a majority Creek, Ont.) said that he won the Que. 28.5% a report finding Ms. Ratansi in farewell remarks, suggesting government in the next election. riding twice but it’s a competi- • Bloc MP Simon Marcil Mirabel, Que. 51.1% violation of Parliament’s conflict- they did not expect this Parlia- “In my experience, the whole tive seat and the Liberal Party’s • NDP MP Scott Duvall Hamilton Mountain, of-interest code. She did not ment to last until late September. election call is almost a day- chances of winning this seat Ont. 36.1% respond to an email from The Hill On June 15, a dozen MPs offered to-day, week-to-week type of again will depend on who the • NDP MP Jack Harris St. John’s East, Nfld. Times in response to a question their goodbye speeches in the calculation, where the parties candidate is to succeed him. and Labrador 46.9% whether or not she has any plans House or remotely because of the prepare for the election, and “Well, it depends, I suppose, on • NDP MP Mumilaaq Qaqqaq Nunavut 40.8% of running in the next election. pandemic. then if you’re the government, who comes forward as the can- 20 THE HILL TIMES | MONDAY, JUNE 21, 2021 News

these companies for tactics, it’s one thing, but if they’re using that With O’Toole behind in polls, U.K. for strategy, it’s a mistake.” But Mr. Nanos said that the British consultants have likely been brought in for their spe- consultants unlikely to be helpful cific technical expertise. Using an example, he said, if they’ve been hired for the social media campaign, the consultants would for Conservatives, say some politicos execute the social media strategy to optimize the message but the party strategists would put to- Hann in an email. “To that end, 1,200 Canadians was conducted But, he said, there are always gether the content of the message. But others say the the Conservative Party identified from June 7 to June 14 and had a risks associated with external “The external consultant Hanbury/Stack Data and Topham margin of error of 2.8 percentage consultants, for example if they would have the toolkit on how to U.K. consultants Guerin as among the best and points, 19 times out of 20. have been engaged in question- deploy the social media cam- most successful firms in the world Mr. Graves said that if the able campaign activities in the paign, but the home-grown team have won high- to provide tactical data analysis Conservatives want to win the past. He said that Canadians would identify the content, and profile campaigns and social media advice.” next election, they need to make don’t care whom a specific party the diversity of content, and the It’s not unusual for Canadian a turnaround of at least around is getting advice from or hiring to geography of where the content is in the recent past or other western parties to bring 15 points. With this much ground run their campaigns. It becomes delivered,” said Mr. Nanos. in consultants from other coun- to make up, the U.K. consultants an issue only if those consul- Greg Lyle, president of Innovative and will provide tries for advice on how to run are unlikely to be helpful, he said, tants have been involved in any Research agreed: “If they’re brought winning campaigns. Every time as they can be helpful where the unsavoury or unethical campaign in as mechanics, as opposed to driv- useful insights and a political party wins a national margin is in the low single digits. tactics. Also, opposition parties ers, they just need to build the car, campaign in a country, political “Getting better analytics, will use this as ammunition. they don’t need to drive it, Canadi- a fresh perspective parties from other democracies having better voter information, Jenni Byrne, former campaign ans can drive the message.” to the Conservative consult them to learn what tech- those are all good things to have,” director and deputy chief of staff Tim Powers, a veteran Conser- niques they used and which ones said Mr. Graves. “But I just don’t in the PMO, said vative political insider, told The campaign in Canada. were more effective than the oth- see them helping them climb out that it depends on why the Con- Hill Times that the consultants ers. In the past, there have been of this pretty significant hole servatives have hired the British hired by the party have a proven numerous instances when the fed- they’re in right now.” strategists. It might be helpful if track record in winning some Continued from page 1 high-profile campaigns and they Erin O'Toole's would share that knowledge with “It’s good to have [the U.K. Conservatives the party. He said that Mr. John- consultants] when you’re in a have hired the son’s successful campaign was tight race, and you want to get U.K. consultants able to get support from voters an edge,” said Ekos Research behind Prime who have not been traditionally president Frank Graves, in an Minister Boris part of the Conservative base and interview with The Hill Times. “I Johnson's Mr. O’Toole is hoping to emulate understand the motivation. Do winning the same strategies in Canada. I think it’ll be successful? Most campaigns to Politics is like business where likely, not.” advise them for companies around the world The Toronto Star reported late the next federal learn and pick up techniques last month that the Conservative election, but from each other that are success- Party hired consultants from the political insiders ful in getting the best results, Mr. “advanced analytics” firm Stack are divided on Powers added. Data Strategy in the U.K. that how successful “They’re going to bring knowl- helped British Prime Minister this will be is edge and skills in developing a win- Boris Johnson win a majority going to be for ning campaign for Conservatives government in 2019 and also were the Canadian among themes that aren’t always the key strategists behind the Tories. The Hill common for Conservatives, like “Vote Leave” side of the Brexit ref- Times photograph an appeal to a union, appealing to erendum in 2017. Since Septem- by Andrew Meade people who aren’t your traditional ber, these consultants have been and Flickr Conservatives, they were success- providing advice to the party on ful in doing that for Boris John- social media messaging and big son,” said Mr. Powers, chairman of data analysis. The Star reported Summa Strategies. “O’Toole hopes that the firm is advising the Con- that some of that [U.K. campaign] servative Party to plot strategy for knowledge will be applicable to the next election. Stack was for- eral Liberals or New Democrats But pollster Nik Nanos said the idea is to learn new campaign what he is trying to do.” merly part of the London-based have consulted American political that when a political party is tactics, but less so if they are Ipsos Public Affairs CEO Hanbury Strategy, a boutique consultants from the Democratic behind with double-digit margins, brought in to advise on strategy. Darrell Bricker said that every political consulting firm. Party or from other western coun- they need to shake things up She said that these strategists successful election campaign The paper also confirmed tries, and the Conservatives have significantly to make a comeback, did well in Britain because they in any country always comes that the Conservatives have also tapped U.S., Australian, and Brit- and, for that, outside consultants understand the country, but in up with new winning ideas, retained the services of Topham ish consultants for their advice on could be enormously helpful. Canada they may not be as help- insights, and new technologies Guerin, a digital consultancy firm how to run effective campaigns. “If you’re behind in the double ful as they don’t fully understand and it’s critical for other politi- that is operating in the U.K., Aus- Most recent polls in Canada digits, you have to basically be the dynamics and regional issues cal parties to learn from these tralia, and New Zealand to help are showing the Conservatives prepared to think outside of the in different parts of the country. experiences. He said that in the party with its social media trailing the Liberals, in some box,” said Mr. Nanos, chief data She also questioned why, if these Canada, it’s hard to name even a strategy. cases by double-digit margins. scientist and founder of Nanos strategists have been advising the handful of political consultants Cory Hann, spokesperson for A recent rolling poll by Nanos Research. “In order to change party since September, some of who earn their living full time the Conservative Party, told The Research suggested that the Lib- the environment, the one way the Conservative caucus mem- from political consulting as most Hill Times last week that the party erals had the support of 37.4 per to do that is to bring in outside bers like work with different companies has hired the U.K. consultants cent of Canadians, the Conserva- consultants. So yes, they can (Calgary Nosehill, Alta.) and and this is another key reason because Mr. O’Toole (Durham, tives 26.3 per cent, the NDP 17.4 make a difference in a very close (Carleton, Ont.) why Canadian political parties Ont.) wants his party to have the per cent, and the Greens seven campaign. But at the same time, are doing much better than Mr. look to other countries where cutting-edge and “most innova- per cent. if you need to shake the cobwebs O’Toole on all metrics on social hundreds of people do political tive” campaign techniques to win The poll of 1,000 Canadians off of the campaign team and try media. consulting full time. the next election and form the was released on June 11 and had to reinvigorate the campaign, one “Here, an NDP riding in “Any political campaign would government. He, however, did a margin of error of plus or minus of the easier ways to do that is to Hamilton is a lot different than like to get some challenging not say specifically what the new 3.1 percentage points, 19 times bring in an outsider.” an NDP riding in Thunder Bay insights about its assumptions and consultants were doing for the out of 20. Mr. Nanos said that every and a lot different than an NDP you never know who’s going to Conservative campaign. And a poll by Ekos Research party wants to have the best and riding in the Lower Mainland bring a new idea,” said Mr. Bricker. “Erin O’Toole is determined published June 16 suggested that brightest minds on their cam- [of B.C.],” said Ms. Byrne on the “That’s what Boris Johnson did: that the Conservative Party be the Liberals were leading the paigns and if the Conservatives popular Herle Burly podcast on [he] attracted a different group of best-in-class in every sense and pack with the support of 35 per could have found someone inside May 25. “So if you don’t actually voters, built a different coalition embrace the most innovative and cent of Canadians, the Conserva- Canada who could do what these know the nuances of the country than what his previous Conserva- modern techniques which suc- tives were at 26 per cent, the NDP external consultants can do, Team or know anything on the ground, tive parties had in the U.K.” cessful parties around the world 17 per cent and the Green Party O’Toole would not have retained it’s actually very hard to drive the [email protected] use to win elections,” said Mr. was at eight per cent. The poll of outside strategists. strategy. So if they are just using The Hill Times MONDAY, JUNE 21, 2021 | THE HILL TIMES 21 Opinion

Western ‘leadership’ over past 30 years has been a disaster for much of the world

brace of unfettered globalization of earlier Now, it seems, the G7 decades, the world today would have less Prime Minister Boris Johnson, pictured June 11, 2021, walking with German Chancellor Angela inequality, with more inclusive and stron- Merkel, followed by France's President Emmanuel Macron, U.S President Joe Biden, and Canada's answer is to blame many ger economies, and better social protection Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, during the G7 Leaders Summit in Carbis Bay, U.K. Photograph for those at the bottom. courtesy of Flickr/Simon Dawson/No. 10 Downing Street of the world’s problems We would have avoided dangerous on China with the U.S. populist politics and Donald Trump as well. We likely would have avoided the 2007-08 wide coverage, the disease will continue about huge inequality because it paid little pushing G7 partners to global financial crisis with the huge cost to spread, mutate, and return to threaten attention to the hugely uneven distribution it imposed on individuals and economies even the vaccinated,” Brown warned. “It is of the benefits. In a paper for the G7 lead- become allies in a costly worldwide, which only added to the plight an undeniable fact that all of us will live in ers written by Nicholas Stern, a leading of what economist Jeff Rubin has called fear until no one lives in fear.” British economist best known for showing and dangerous new Cold “the expendables.” Climate change is another area where how in moving to a low-carbon economy And if the G7 had not let its guard up we are playing catch up from last failures. the benefits hugely outweigh the costs, War. The challenge is for after the SARS threat abated, we would In 1997, Canada signed the Kyoto Proto- called for a genuine “build-back-better” the G7 to lead by example, have been better prepared for the CO- col, pledging to reduce its greenhouse gas strategy for the world. VID-19 pandemic, whose worldwide death emissions in 2012 to six per cent below the The world, he said, faced what he not self-serving xenophobia toll is probably much higher than the of- 1990 level. Canada did little to follow up. In called an interwoven series of challenges: ficial three million estimate. 2011, then prime minister Stephen Harper “The devastating health and social costs or nostalgia, boastfulness or Western world “leadership” over the past withdrew Canada from the accord, the only of the pandemic; the diminished prospects 30 years has been a disaster for much of country to officially withdraw. In 2012, our for economic growth and employment protectionism. the world. Now, it seems, the G7 answer is emissions were about 60 per cent higher against a backdrop of rising public debt; to blame many of the world’s problems on than in 1990, not the six per cent reduction the mounting threats of climate change, China with the U.S. pushing G7 partners we had promised. environmental degradation and biodi- David to become allies in a costly and danger- If we had kept our Kyoto promise, we versity loss; growing inequality that has ous new Cold War. The challenge is for the would not have overbuilt the tar sands been exacerbated by the pandemic; and Crane G7 to lead by example, not self-serving industry, we would have built offices and disrupted education for 90 per cent of the xenophobia or nostalgia, boastfulness or homes that were energy-efficient, we world’s children.” But, he argued, with Canada & protectionism. would have built more green infrastruc- major increases in investment in physi- the 21st Century Looking back we can see how G7 na- ture and developed new technologies cal, human, natural, and social capital, tions let down their guard once the SARS needed for green infrastructure. We would the transition to a net-zero emissions threat—which appeared in 2003—quickly have had many more innovators develop- world represented “the greatest economic, ORONTO—The recent G7 leaders’ disappeared. Yet scientists warned that ing next-generation green technologies. business and commercial possibilities in Tsummit in the U.K. should be viewed future threats were inevitable. Nonetheless, Instead, we are now in a desperate race to modern times.” as a lost opportunity. It failed to deliver on Canada cut back on its pandemic threat make up for our past failure to act. While the G7 communiqué noted what’s needed to bring the world out of the surveillance. No provision was made for But it is the poorer countries that will Stern’s report, it fell far short of what Stern pandemic, or to set the world on course future vaccine production in Canada to pay much of the price for the G7 failure to was advocating. Instead, we are seeing for a worldwide green economic recov- deal with SARS-type viruses. Masks and seriously embark on measures in the late more protectionist thinking, as G7 coun- ery. While there were some potentially other supplies that would be needed in an 1990s to significantly reduce greenhouse tries retreat from openness. hopeful advances what was perhaps most emergency were allowed to deteriorate gas emissions. Yet the recent G7 sum- So while we should welcome the small remarkable was that much of what the G7 in warehouses. We seemed to assume a mit failed to deliver on urgently needed steps taken by the G7, we should recognize countries did commit to was to correct for SARS-type event couldn’t happen again. financial help for the poorer countries to that what the world needs most is bold and the damage they have done to much of the The G7 response has been underwhelm- address climate challenges even though it ambitious leadership along with the politi- world over the past three decades. ing. As former British prime minister Gor- is the G7 world that has put their societies cal will to deliver. Meanwhile we continue to If the G7 had implemented the Kyoto don Brown has observed, the G7 commit- and people at grave risk. What we are see- stumble along in a two-steps-forward, one- Accord that was adopted in 1997, the world ment of an additional one billion vaccines ing is tokenism. step-backwards kind of world. This is why would have gotten off to a much earlier for the developing world falls far short of Likewise, the G7 over the past 30 years the G7 summit is another lost opportunity. start to addressing climate change. the 11 billion doses that will be needed also inflicted bad economic policies on the David Crane can be reached at crane@ If the G7 had rejected the excessive if all countries are to achieve the same rest of the world. In embracing free-market interlog.com. free-market ideology and its related em- protection as the West. “Without that world- globalization, the G7 countries brought The Hill Times

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Laura Ryckewaert Hill Climbers

A new Ontario desk has yet to be hired Ms. Desrochers is already well familiar Hargreaves exits as in Mr. Sajjan’s office, but stay tuned to Hill with the foreign affairs file. She was a 2018 Climbers for an update. summer intern in the office under then- Rounding out the list of recent exits is minister Chrystia Freeland, after which she that of policy adviser Ozren “Oz” Jungic, was hired on as a special assistant, focused chief of staff to Associate whose last day after two years on the job in on parliamentary affairs. Mr. Sajjan’s office was May 21. She left in 2019 to pursue a master’s Mr. Jungic hasn’t gone far and on May degree in international conflict and secu- 25 marked his first day as a senior policy rity, with a specialization in human rights Finance Minister Fortier adviser to Foreign Affairs Minister Marc law, at the University of Kent’s Brussels Garneau. School of International Studies in Belgium. Associate Ms. Desrochers returned on contract as Finance and Oz Jungic a special assistant to then-foreign affairs Middle Class has joined minister François-Philippe Champagne Prosperity Foreign Affairs last summer, and now, having graduated, Minister Minister Marc has returned full-time. She’s also a former , Garneau’s team. 2017 summer intern in then-international pictured Photograph development and La Francophonie minis- during a press courtesy of Rémi ter Marie-Claude Bibeau’s office and has a conference Thériault bachelor’s degree in political science from on 2021 the Université de Sherbrooke. pre-budget Daniel Lauzon is chief of staff to Mr. consultations Garneau. on Jan. 25. Meanwhile, Julie Savard-Shaw has The Hill Times returned to the Hill, stepping in as a new photograph by policy adviser to Deputy Prime Minister Andrew Meade and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland as Before joining Mr. Sajjan’s office, of June 14 after three years away. he’d tackled cyber security issues in the public service. Since 2016, he’s been an Julie external contributor to the U.K.-based Savard- Economist Intelligence Unit. Mr. Jungic Shaw is is also a former research fellow with the back on University of Toronto’s Bill Graham Centre the Hill. for International History and previously Photograph worked in the prosecutor’s office of the courtesy of ssociate Finance and Middle Class accomplished together and excited for UN’s International Criminal Tribunal for LinkedIn AProsperity Minister Mona Fortier’s what comes next. The last half decade has the former Yugoslavia in The Hague. Mr. senior-most aide, chief of staff Lucy been an amazing journey and immense Jungic had left Bosnia for Canada in 1992 Hargreaves, recently bid Parliament Hill privilege. Getting into politics was one of during the break up of Yugoslavia. He has a farewell after five years of federal political those delightful surprises in life that hap- bachelor’s degree from Simon Fraser Uni- work. pened when I was 37, with three kids under versity, where he was active with the Young Ms. Hargreaves started out as a constitu- the age of three,” Ms. Hargreaves wrote in a Liberals of Canada, and went on to get a ency office manager to now-Infrastructure recent LinkedIn post. master’s degree and a doctorate degrees Minister Catherine McKenna, running her In it, she “in particular” thanked Ms. from the University of Oxford. MP’s Ottawa Centre riding office in 2016. A Fortier and Ms. McKenna “for the trust Countering these exits, Mr. Sajjan A former special assistant for policy and year later, she joined Ms. McKenna’s office they placed in” her, as well as the “tireless” welcomed Jeremy Bruce to his office as a research in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s as then-minister for the environment and work of public servants “behind the scenes” policy adviser on June 10. office as the then-third party Liberal leader, climate change as director of operations and the many political staff she’s worked Ms. Savard-Shaw became a policy adviser to and planning, staying there through to the with, who she said “are some of the hardest Jeremy then-infrastructure minister Amarjeet Sohi 2019 federal election. During that race, Ms. working and relentlessly entrepreneurial Bruce is after the Liberals first formed government Hargreaves ran Liberal MP Irek Kusmierc- people I know and have dug particularly now a policy at the end of 2015. By September 2016, she’d zyk’s successful campaign in Windsor Te- deep over the last year in a very challeng- adviser to found her way to Mr. Trudeau’s office as cumseh, Ont.,—ultimately, the first-term MP ing circumstances to continue to deliver.” the defence prime minister serving as a policy adviser re- won the seat with 33.4 per cent of the vote, “Thank you, to all of you. This is a minister. sponsible for the immigration, international by a margin of just 629 votes over then-NDP chapter of my career I will never forget,” Photograph development, and gender equality in foreign candidate Cheryl Hardcastle. After the elec- she wrote. courtesy of affairs files (and, briefly, the heritage file), tion, Ms. Hargreaves became chief of staff Ms. Hargreaves announced that she’s LinkedIn while there, as noted on her LinkedIn profile. to Ms. Fortier. She marked her last day on set to become co-founder and managing Ms. Savard-Shaw left the Hill in early the job on June 11. partner of a new venture capital fund, 2018 to work for the Canadian Partnership which is set to focus on “investing in and for Women and Children’s Health (Can- Lucy Hargreaves, building successful Canadian cleantech WaCH) as director of strategic partner- pictured companies,” and will launch in early July. ships for Women Deliver 2019 Mobilization speaking with In Ms. Fortier’s office, director of policy Canada. CanWaCH received federal fund- her now-former Elizabeth Cheesbrough has stepped in as ing to support its role as secretariat for the boss, Associate acting chief of staff. 2019 Women Deliver conference, which Finance and Mr. Bruce has spent the last three took place in Vancouver. Middle Class years working as a consultant for Summa More recently, since the end of 2020, Prosperity Staff changes for Sajjan, Strategies Canada in Ottawa, having been Ms. Savard-Shaw was busy doing advocacy Minister Garneau, and Freeland hired there in the spring of 2018 after four and government relations work for the Mona Fortier. National Defence Minister months working on results and delivery for Canadian Teachers’ Federation. Photograph said goodbye to three members of his min- Global Affairs Canada. He has a bachelor’s On the flip side, senior policy adviser courtesy of isterial team in May, including his execu- degree in political studies and history from Amitpal Singh has left Ms. Freeland’s team. Twitter/Alex tive assistant, Sarah Jackson, who marked Queen’s University and a master’s in glob- He’d been handling policy files for the Tétreault her last day on the job on May 21. al affairs from the University of Toronto. finance minister since August 2018, start- Ms. Jackson, as recently reported, is “I’m delighted to be joining the minis- ing under then-minister . Mr. now executive assistant to PMO chief of ter’s team. There is a tremendous amount Singh got his start on the Hill as a policy staff . She’d been Mr. Sajjan’s of important work to be done in the intern in the PMO over the summer of Before her work in federal politics, from executive assistant since February 2020. months ahead, and it is an honour to serve 2017, after which he was hired on there 2009 to 2016, Ms. Hargreaves was a senior Special assistant for Ontario regional the minister and join such an incredible full-time as a special assistant for policy. manager with the Aga Khan Foundation affairs Jack Davidson left Mr. Sajjan’s team,” said Mr. Bruce by email. Leslie Church is director of policy Canada. She’s also a former senior adviser office, with May 27 as his last day. Mr. Da- George Young is chief of staff to Mr. Saj- to Ms. Freeland, while Tyler Meredith is with Ontario’s Ministry of the Environ- vidson had been working for the defence jan, while Tania Belisle-Leclerc is director director of strategy and Mary-Rose Brown, ment, Conservation, and Parks, and a minister since February 2020 and had been of policy. Aneil Jaswal, and Bud Sambasivam serve former sustainable development consultant Mr. Sajjan’s assistant as the Liberal MP for In Mr. Garneau’s office, along with Mr. as senior policy advisers. with the Organisation for Economic Co- Vancouver South, B.C., for almost a year Jungic, in late April, the minister welcomed Jeremy Broadhurst is chief of staff to operation and Development and UNESCO. before that. 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