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Ottawa, including of some crowds skating Canadian Film Fest this month in . on the Rideau Canal. The movie is called Filth City. It’s set In an interview with Immigration and in a city called York, which has a mayor, Refugee Minister Ahmad Hussen, Mr. Kristof played by Kingston, Ont., native Pat Thorn- asks about Canada’s history of being “every ton, who is caught on Heard on the Hill bit as xenophobic and racist in immigration video smoking crack. policies as the U.S. and Europe,” and why According to a sum- at this time Canada is moving in a different mary on the festival’s by Derek Abma direction than other Western countries. website, Mayor Tom Mr. Hussen cites the 1982 patriation of Hogg, who’s run- the Constitution and inclusion of the Charter ning for re-election, of Rights and Freedoms, with its “commit- becomes “desperate ment to multiculturalism,” as a factor. He to get his hands on PCO seeks ‘issues ninja,’ also talks about the emphasis Canada places that video. But so on language training as “key and integral are Hogg’s many to integration and settlement.” He says the enemies, includ- government will spend $900-million this year ing his eco-friendly ‘master storyteller’ on settlement services for newcomers. opponent (Kathleen Later in the video, Mr. Kristoff says Phillips); a vigilante cop out for revenge one thing that helps maintain (Danny Polishchuk); a grieving girl on the a positive attitude on immigration and run (Melinda Shankar) and a timid but te- he Privy Council Offi ce is taking great said he’s willing to put some money into, refugees is that it doesn’t have “a poorer nacious journalist (Siobhan Murphy). They Tstrides to make working in the federal and that it would be not for profi t and “just country right next door that is sending all want to take the Mayor down, but Hogg public service more interesting, and appar- for the good that supporting musicians undocumented immigrants and causing re- and his crew of dirty cops aren’t going out ently coming up with cool job titles is part brings.” sentment,” in reference to the United States’ without a fi ght.” of that strategy. He told The Hill Times in an email that relationship with Mexico. The “dark comedy crime story” is slated An internal job posting went out late he’s heard back from some people and However, he adds, “This also is, I think, to close the festival on Saturday, March 25 last month seeking an “issues ninja,” a that he’s “encouraged by how others are a case of political leadership.” at 8 p.m. at Toronto’s Scotiabank Theatre. “master storyteller,” and another job to reacting, very encouraged in fact. There’s That’s followed by an interview with support Prime Minister Justin Trudeau that so much fi ne musical talent in Canada that Foreign Affairs Minister was a little of both. can use all the help they can get to reach in which she says of welcoming newcom- De adder has new coff ee The posting was open to those al- and delight a broader audience.” ers to Canada: “I think it’s becoming, really, ready working in the public service in the While there are many details to be part of our identity. I think Canadians are table book on way National Capital Region, and applications worked out, he said his vision is to have sort of doubling down right now and a lot Michael de Adder, an award-winning were due Feb. 26. The positions were adver- the musical content hosted on a “microsite of us are saying, ‘Yeah, this is who we are.’ ” syndicated editorial cartoonist, whose tised as temporary placements that would and to use social media and YouTube as the She’s later asked how vulnerable work appears in The Hill Times, has a new pay the successful candidates between engines for building the audience.” Canada is to terrorism, given its welcoming $89,112 and $101,892 annually. approach to refugees. Ms. Freeland replies, coffee table book coming out later this One job was for an issues ninja in the “Being an open society means being a year that highlights what it means to be a PCO’s strategic communications division. Campbell named new vulnerable society, and we are 100 per cent Canadian, just in time for Canada’s 150th This person was to have “spidey senses” committed to do everything in our power to birthday. that would help them “anticipate issues” trade commissioner protect Canadians.” The book will be called You Might Be and “tackle tough ones,” overseeing com- From Canada If … . Published by Ma- munications for a group of departments Ailish Campbell is Canada’s new trade cIntyre Purcell Publishing, it’s similar in and providing advice to senior offi cials in commissioner. Granatstein, Richler to theme to past books from Mr. de Adder the PCO and Prime Minister’s Offi ce. She tweeted the news such as You Might Be From Nova Scotia If Another position was as a master herself last week, saying, debate if Canada should ... , You Might Be From New Brunswick If storyteller for Privy Council Clerk Mi- “Excited to work with … , and You Might Be From Newfoundland chael Wernick’s communications team. Canadian companies & be ashamed of history and Labrador If … . Writing speeches, social media, issues incredible team.” An example of the kind of thing that management, and internal communication Ms. Campbell had can be found in this 128-page book, which were among the aspects of this job. been an associate is slated for release in mid-May, is a draw- Lastly, the PCO was looking for assistant deputy ing of someone in a winter setting with someone to be an issues ninja and master minister for the text, “It’s so cold your nostrils froze storyteller for a PCO component known Finance Canada together.” as “prime minster’s products.” This person since Novem- was to write “non-partisan communica- ber 2015, was Upcoming book assesses tions” to support the prime minister’s “ac- vice-president Ailish Campbell, the tivities and announcements.” Among other of policy for the new trade commissioner. John A.’s legacy in things, this person would need to deal with Business Council Photograph courtesy of “highly sensitive fi les that require discre- of Canada for Ailish Campbell’s Twitter present-day Canada tion, tact, and attention to detail.” more than two years before that, A new book is coming out that looks and between 2008 and 2013 held a number Jack Granastein will debate Noah Richler at the vision aspired to 150-years ago by Bruce Anderson looks into of senior positions at Industry Canada. on Canadian history. Photographs courtesy of Canada’s fi rst prime minister, Sir John A. replicating NPR music Macdonald-Laurier Institute Macdonald, and how this vision has held New York Times video over into the Canada we see today. program The book is called Sir John A’s Echo: profi les Canadian refugee Historian Jack Granatstein and NDP The Voice for a Stronger Canada, written Bruce Anderson, the consummate Ot- candidate and author Noah Richler will be by John Boyko and published by Dundurn. tawa insider with involvement in Spark policy featured in the next edition of the Macdon- A release from the publisher says the Advocacy, Summa Communications, ald-Laurier Institute’s Great Canadian De- book “examines the Abacus Data, National Newswatch, and his New York Times columnist Nicholas bates, discussing whether Canada’s history question” of whether own Anderson Insight, is trying to repli- Kristof is behind a new video on the news- is something to be ashamed of. Canada continues cate a popular American paper’s website that highlights his recent Mr. Richler, whose book last year, The to represent Mr. web-based music pro- visit to to look into the markedly Candidate: Fear and Loathing on the Cam- Macdonald’s and gram in Canada. different approach Canada is taking to paign Trail, profi led his failed run for the NDP other founders’ vision His source of refugees than the United States. in the 2015 election, will take the position that for a strong federal inspiration is wildly The video begins with outside foot- Canada’s history is indeed shameful. government in its popular NPR’s Tiny age of the Ottawa Community Immigrant Arguing the other side will be Mr. relationship with the Desk Concert series, Services Organization’s Ottawa South Granatstein, a senior fellow at the Cana- provinces. intimate and live offi ce for language training. It then takes dian Defence and Foreign Affairs Institute A forward to the concerts recorded at the the viewer inside, where newcomers from and writer of books such as The Best book from Globe desk of NPR Mu- places such as Ethiopia, Syria, and Bhu- Little Army in the World: The Canadians in and Mail columnist sic’s All Songs tan are sitting in a classroom. When Mr. Northwest Europe 1944-45 and A Reader’s Lawrence Martin Considered host Kristof asks who in the room has come to guide to Canadian History. says: “John Boyko’s by Bob Boilen. Canada as a refugee, most indicate they It happens Tuesday, March 28, at 7 p.m., book illuminates with perceptive precision NPR keeps an have. One gentleman shows a bullet wound at the . Tickets the dynamic that made Canada work. It is online archive in his side are $20 for adults and $15 for students, a stroking contribution to the understand- of the concerts, The video follows up an article by Mr. and can be purchased online through the ing of our history.” Bruce Anderson has a dating back Kristof, published Feb. 4, that was head- Macdonald-Laurier Institute’s website. Sir John A’s Echo will be released on new idea to promote to 2008, and as lined, “Canada, Leading the Free World.” April 1. musicians. The Hill Times of last Novem- His voiceover on the video talks about Mr. Boyko has written several books photograph by Jake Wright ber, the more the “huge furor” in the U.S. over the ac- Ford-inspired movie to about Canadian politics and history, such than 550 con- ceptance of “just 12,000 Syrian refugees. premiere at Film Fest as Cold Fire: Kennedy’s Northern Front, certs have been With a much smaller population, Canada Bennett: The Rebel who Challenged and Changed a Nation, and Last Steps to Free- viewed on YouTube 80 million times. has accepted 40,000 Syrian refugees and The new movie inspired by contro- dom: The Evolution of Canadian Racism. In a Facebook post, Mr. Anderson it’s accepting more. Immigration is popular versies of the late Rob Ford while he was [email protected] sought out ideas and people who might here. I’m here to understand why.” mayor of Toronto will be premiered at the want to be involved the project, which he The video features some prime shots of The Hill Times The fi ghter they send to the front.

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The last time the Criminal New bill to slay ‘zombie laws,’ Code was reviewed was in the 1970s, which was only the second time it had been looked at since its creation in 1892. Liberal MP Anthony House- but critics say marijuana, judge father (Mount Royal, Que.), chair of the House Justice Committee, told The Hill Times he was “very pleased” that the government is appointments should be top priorities moving forward on this with the initial unconstitutional clauses, but that when the bill eventually Justice Minister gets referred to his committee, ‘They should start Jody Wilson- members would be open to hear- Raybould, ing testimony on why other provi- focusing on the pictured last year, sions should also be removed. tabled Bill C-39 “This is a bill that can be issues that are before on Wednesday, amended, theoretically,” he said. Parliament now that which seeks “I think the faster we can get to wipe out clauses that can confuse judges or will better protect provisions of others within the justice system the Criminal out of the criminal code, the better,” innocent people and Code that have said Mr. Housefather, though he been deemed didn’t have a sense of whether or victims and make the unconstitutional, not this bill will be a priority for the but have government to move on quickly. He judicial system work,’ remained in the said depending on how soon other says Conservative text. The Hill Times justice bills get introduced and photograph by Jake passed to the committee, it could justice critic Wright prioritize other government bills. Nicholson. More legislation expected to tidy Criminal BY RACHEL AIELLO Code ARLIAMENT HILL—The gov- The government classifi es this Pernment should focus on real- bill as a fi rst step towards ensuring life, pressing issues affecting the Canadian law is equitable, accessi- justice system and stop “tinkering ble, and fair, and that it evolves with around the edges,” of justice policy, Canadians’ understanding of the critics argue, following Justice Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould’s “They should start focusing on sections of Bill C-51 on national loitering near schools. In 1994 the The department is continuing its tabling of a new bill that moves to the issues that are before Parlia- security, and Bill C-42 on guns, Supreme Court found it to be over- overall review of the criminal justice strike “zombie laws” from the Crimi- ment now that will better protect from the last Parliament. broad. This offence is still covered system and Ms. Wilson-Raybould nal Code of Canada on things like innocent people and victims and Among the seven provisions in other sections of the Code. said this bill is just one of more piec- abortion, loitering, and false news. make the judicial system work. in the new bill, one section will • Section 181 regarding es of legislation to come that could Last Wednesday, Ms. Wilson- There’s a huge responsibility fold in Bill C-32, which removes spreading false news, which the address other outdated sections. Raybould (Vancouver Granville, placed on the minister of justice section 159 of the Criminal Code, Supreme Court found unconsti- In explaining why further steps B.C.) introduced Bill C-39, An and the government and they regarding anal intercourse. tutional for violating freedom of hadn’t been taken in this bill to wipe Act to Amend the Criminal Code should get on with it,” he said. The government introduced it expression in 1992. This provision out other archaic laws that, though (unconstitutional provisions). It Mr. Nicholson said he doesn’t with much fanfare, including had been around since 1275 and they haven’t been ruled on, are still seeks to remove seven provisions have an issue with cleaning up a group of supporters from the fi rst had to do with “undermin- largely considered to be outdated, of the Criminal Code that have the Criminal Code, but that “there LGTBQ community, in November, ing the king,” Justice offi cials told the Justice Department offi cials either been declared unconstitu- will be nobody too excited one but it hasn’t since moved from reporters during a background said it becomes harder to move on tional by the Supreme Court of way or the other about this, be- second reading. Courts of appeal technical briefi ng. what could be subjective defi nitions Canada, or appellate courts, but cause we’re talking about some- in Ontario, , Nova Scotia, • Paragraphs 258(1)(c) and (d) of outdated laws when there is no have yet to be formally struck thing that’s already killed.” and British Columbia have all regarding impaired driving and court ruling to base the decision on. from the text of the law. Remov- So far this Parliament, Ms. struck down the Criminal Code the presumption of accuracy of Some other outdated parts of the ing them is aimed at preventing Wilson-Raybould has introduced section. breath or blood samples. This had code that legal experts often refer- someone from being charged and six pieces of legislation, Bill C-14, Ms. Wilson-Raybould said been amended in 2008 by the last ence include Section 71 that could put convicted under laws that are no the Physician-Assisted Dying folding C-32 into C-39 will “ensure Conservative government, and in you in jail for challenging or accept- longer enforceable. Bill, which has now become law; that we effectively use the limited 2012 the Supreme Court found it ing an attempt to duel, and Section While Conservative and Bill C-16, the Trans Rights Bill, time that we have in Parliament to be unconstitutional. 322 that addresses a variety of thefts, NDP justice critics don’t see which is at second reading in to have and engage in substantive • And Subsection 719(3.1), including from an oyster bed. much disagreeable in the bill, the Senate; and four others that discussions and move forward which limits credit for pre-sen- they’d like to see the government are still at second reading in pieces of legislation.” tencing custody, which was found House agenda for budget turn its attention to what they say the House: Bill C-28, An Act to The six other sections she’s seek- to be unconstitutional in 2016. are more pressing matters than Amend the Criminal Code (victim ing to scrub from the books are: Justice offi cials said that while week Criminal Code housekeeping. surcharge); Bill C-32, repealing • Paragraph 229(c) and Section the Vader example is likely the This week MPs are in their “We have some major issues in section 159 of the Criminal Code, 230 related to murder, both of most well-known, there could be constituencies. When they return our justice system … and it seems which is getting folded in to this which were found unconstitution- instances where, for example, a on Monday, March 20, debate will like the Department of Justice is new bill; Bill C-38, which just puts al in 1990. Justice Denny police offi cer looks at the Crimi- continue at report stage on Bill sort of tinkering around the edges into force certain aspects of for- Thomas used Section 230 in Sep- nal Code, makes an arrest, and C-22, which creates a new nation- with things that maybe in the long mer Bloc-turned-Independent MP tember in his fi nding that Travis proceeds with an investigation al security parliamentary over- run are very useful, but right now Maria Mourani’s Bill C-452, An Vader committed second-degree based on an inoperable section sight committee, and there will be I think we do have more immedi- Act to Amend the Criminal Code murder in the deaths of Marie and of the law, before they realize it’s a take-note debate on Operation ate needs,” said New Democrat MP (exploitation and traffi cking in Lyle McCann, a couple who have no longer law, but none they were Unifi er, the Canadian training Alistair MacGregor (Cowichan- persons); and now, Bill C-39. been missing since 2010. How- able to point to specifi cally. mission in Ukraine that last week Malahat-Langford, B.C.), her par- MPs are awaiting the govern- ever, shortly after the ruling, the government extended to 2019. ty’s justice critic, in an interview. ment’s legislation on marijuana legal experts pointed out the high House Justice Committee Tuesday, March 21 will be an Conservative MP Rob Nichol- legalization, due this spring, and likelihood the conviction would opposition day. The budget is set to son (Niagara Falls, Ont.), his par- some view it at as the biggest be appealed and the proceedings not ruling out changes be tabled in the House Wednesday ty’s former justice critic and the plank of justice policy to come possibly deemed a mistrial, based In the fall, the House Justice March 22 at about 4 p.m. MPs will previous Conservative govern- from the Liberals since Bill C-14 on the fact that Justice Thomas and Human Rights Commit- debate Bill C-17, An Act to Amend ment’s justice minister, said he’s last year. in his ruling relied heavily on the tee, wrote a letter calling on Ms. the Yukon Environmental and Socio- troubled by the Liberals’ overall “We’re existing in a vacuum unenforceable section of the law. Wilson-Raybould to clean up the economic Assessment Act at second approach to justice legislation so and I really want this govern- Mr. Vader was eventually issued a “hodgepodge” Criminal Code, reading, before Finance Minister far. He said they’ve been ignoring ment to put a priority on getting revised manslaughter conviction. shortly after the Vader ver- (Toronto Centre, Ont.) the bigger policy issues that are that marijuana legalization [bill] • Section 287 on abortion, dict. Committee members asked arrives to deliver the budget. On affecting the justice system, like before Parliament as soon as pos- which was found to be unconstitu- for the department to prioritize Thursday, March 23 MPs will have the 60 current judicial vacancies sible,” said Mr. MacGregor. tional by the Supreme Court in the tabling a bill that would repeal the fi rst day of debate on the to-be- that he suggested have resulted in The government has yet to 1988 R. v. Morgentaler decision. “all provisions of the Criminal tabled budget implementation bill. some serious criminal cases being introduce legislation on two other • Paragraph 179(1)(b) regarding Code that have been found to be [email protected] thrown out of court. mandate commitments: repealing vagrancy, or child sex-offenders unconstitutional or inoperative.” The Hill Times THE HILL TIMES | MONDAY, MARCH 13, 2017 5 Comment

Donald Trump speaking at How to stop the a campaign rally at Fountain Park in Trump/Brexit Fountain Hills, Ariz., on March 19, 2016. juggernaut, wherever Photograph courtesy of Gage it manifests itself Skidmore volunteers for specifi c roles. Communi- There are 10 things that you cate with each other regularly—and get to can and should do to help work. 3. Show up. In the internet era, where one, they don’t like to be confronted with that we seek.” Barack Obama said that oppose the global Trump/ trolls sit in their jammies in their Mom- opposition or facts. And, two, they use so- while he was still president— and never my’s basement and spew hate at women cial media, a lot. So, troll the Troll-in-Chief. have his words been truer than they are Brexit agenda—even if and Jews and Muslims and anyone who Push back, online. Don’t be angry and now. No fairy-tale impeachment is going to isn’t like them, you need to do one thing hateful like he is, however: use creativity take place. No Trump/Brexit voters are go- you’re a Canadian. above all: show up. A tweet isn’t enough. and links and facts to drive the other side ing to magically come to their senses, and A Facebook link isn’t enough. In Canada, nuts. And remember what James Carville say they were wrong to vote the way they with those who are pushing the Trump/ once told me: “When you are punching the did. This is going to be a grinding, tough Brexit plan—those like Kellie Leitch or other guy, do it with a great big smile on war every step of the way. Kevin O’Leary—that means peacefully your face.” It’ll drive him crazy. The only way we can stop the forces of confronting them on the stump or at their 9. Astro-turf them. Bombard them division and hate is to get organized, go offi ces, and doing all that you can to put with social media. Overwhelm them with grassroots and show up. The only way we their election or re-election in peril. That’s letters and emails. Suffocate them with are going to prevail is by being what the what keeps them up at night. Show up, and an avalanche of targeted, smart, effective other side isn’t (diverse) and stalling (and make them worry. As Tip O’Neill said: all communications—repeating your mes- then stopping) their hateful agenda. Con- politics is local. So give the other side a sage, over and over. Use the tactics Trump front them where they are, astro-turf them, problem that is local and that isn’t going so often used against us: overpower them reach out to media, and use social media away. Warren Kinsella with words and images, and make it so against them for a change. 4. Stall, then stop the Trump/Brexit they’re gasping for air. Keep your foot on And, most of all, don’t give up. This will Th e War Room agenda. I’ve run war rooms for the winning their fi gurative necks until we all know we be a long war. But if we focus on winning campaigns of Jean Chretien and Dalton have won. the key battles? McGuinty, and this is always the winning 10. Finally, remember this: “Change will We will win that war. ORONTO—What can you do? war room strategy: get the other side to not come if we wait for some other person Warren Kinsella has been a special assis- How can you—a regular person who T redirect energy away from their priorities. or some other time. We are the ones we tant to former prime minister Jean Chrétien. isn’t all that involved in politics and who Mess up their day and their plans. Sap have been waiting for. We are the change The Hill Times lives in another country, no less—oppose their energy, and demoralize them as they the unethical, immoral, hateful policies of seek to impose their reactionary policies the Trump regime? on the rest of us. Every day that you get In 2012, I wrote a book about how the them to focus on something that isn’t on Right seize power. It’s called Fight the their agenda is a day that you are winning. Right. In it, I talked about how the new If you have enough days like that, they will batch of conservatives, like Donald Trump, give up and move on. Fight for every inch manipulate words and values to win. of territory, every single day. Progressives like me believe in the 5. Be what they aren’t. Don’t be like power of ideas and facts. Progressives them. The other side aren’t diverse. They like me sometimes get tongue-tied talking are overwhelmingly white, angry old men. about values. Conservatives like Trump— Do all that you can to be unlike them, and and Rob Ford, the Tea Partiers, and the reach out to others who are as concerned Brexit cabal—benefi t from that. They know as you. Be diverse. Be positive. Be like a that the political brain is an organ that is modern, civil society. Be what the Trump/ fi red up by emotion. Voters think with their Brexit cabal want to destroy. Your very ex- guts—and logic plays only a supporting istence, on an ongoing basis, reminds them role. Guys like Donald Trump therefore they are losing the war. always use the simplest words, and the gut- 6. Confront the other side where they level appeal. It works—obviously. are. It’s like hockey: get up in their grill. But that doesn’t mean we should give Get up close. That doesn’t mean breaking up. That doesn’t mean we should become the law, or alienating the people you need like them, either, and get down in the to get onside. It means organized, local- sewer. There are 10 things that you can and ized, energized advocacy—because the should do to help oppose the global Trump/ other side knows that takes more effort, Brexit agenda—even if you’re a Canadian. and poses a far greater threat to them. You They’re the 10 things the Tea Partiers, and need to show up at town halls, and public Donald Trump, did. You can make them events, and political offi ces. Get prepared, work for you. get there early, get your people asking 1. Grassroots advocacy works. That’s questions—and don’t give up the micro- how the Tea Partiers stopped U.S. president phone until you get a straight answer. And Barack Obama so often. So, take a page make sure to record the exchange, so you from their manual. Start talking to other can share it with those who weren’t there. concerned progressives online. Form small, 7. Reach out to media. Let the media dedicated groups of like-minded activists know you are going to show up. Let them where you live. And don’t get into inter- know when you show up. And, afterwards, nal battles developing your own policy show them that you showed up. Don’t agenda—simply have one goal: stopping assume the media is omnipresent, and is the Trump/Brexit juggernaut, wherever it aware of everything you and your group manifests itself. It’s a defensive strategy, do— there are now far fewer reporters sure. But it’s what we need to do in the doing far more stories. Help them do their hard years ahead. jobs. Send them audio and video clips. 2. Organize yourself. Say you want to Keep them in the loop on your activities. form a group to push the Trudeau govern- And, when they write about you, send that ment to accept those seeking refuge from out to your people and others. It’ll create Trump’s bigoted executive orders. So, de- an outsized impact, and that’s what the cide to form a group. Identify co-founders. other side fears most. Advertise your media Email everyone you know ask for help— successes, always. people like to be asked for help. Invite 8. Use social media as a sword, not just them to the kick-off meeting. Manage it. a shield. There’s a couple things we know Decide on a name; agree on principles. Get about Donald Trump and his supporters: 6 MONDAY, MARCH 13, 2017 | THE HILL TIMES News Bernier, O’Leary and Scheer considered top contenders for Conservative leadership, say insiders Leadership candidates Conservative MP , Kevin O’Leary, and Conservative MP are candidates and Mr. O’Leary has considered the top contenders by insiders. The Hill Times photographs by Jake Wright Conservative Party attracted a lot of interest from members want Conservatives and other Canadi- ans across the country. to the party, including a $50,000 “an estimate of where the candi- “Jesus Murphy, for a bright the 14-month long “Bernier probably has got the non-refundable registration fee dates would likely fi nish on the guy, you have to wonder [why is best ground game of anybody, at and a $50,000 refundable compli- fi rst ballot of the vote if that vote he making such statements],” said Conservative Party least so far,” said Mr. Powers. “At ance fee. It appears unlikely that occurred today.” He also wrote Mr. Beardsley. this point, O’Leary is probably any candidate would withdraw at that the index was calculated Mr. Beardsley also said the leadership process to still in the top contender bracket this stage because the candidate using the average results of four Conservative Party leadership be over and want to just because there’s a curiosity would lose $50,000. different metrics: endorsement race, which started last March, around him and strong name rec- But the party’s ballot papers points, fundraising, contributors, has been “too long” and “too bor- get the party ready for ognition. Then there’s Scheer.” only allow party members to rank and polls. ing.” He said party members are In total, 14 candidates are only 10, not 14, leadership candi- According to a Mainstreet poll anxious and want get the party the next election. running for the Conservative dates. Some leadership campaigns of 839 Conservative Party mem- ready for the next election. Party’s leadership, including nine have questioned the party’s deci- bers conducted for iPolitics and “Impatient would be the right incumbent MPs, three former sion not to allow its paid members released on March 8, Mr. O’Leary word,” said Mr. Beardsley. “We Continued from page 1 Conservative MPs and two busi- to rank all 14 candidates. and Mr. Bernier were also leading want this over and new leader nessmen. The Conservative MPs “Members of the party who the pack with 23.9 and 19.07 per in the House. It’s simple as that. “I just keep hearing those three are: (Wellington- vote because the system has this cent support, respectively. The You want to see someone orga- names as either people’s fi rst Halton Hills, Ont.), Kellie Leitch glitch in it will not be able to fully poll also revealed that 18.1 per nizing the party. Getting it ready, or second choice on the ballot,” (Simcoe-Grey, Ont.), Mr. Bernier exercise their franchise as they cent of the Conservatives who it’s never too early to start to get said Chad Rogers, a partner with (Beauce, Que.), were told they were going to. That’s participated in the poll described ready for the next election.” Crestview Strategy in Toronto and ( Forest Lawn, Ont.), all,” Joseph Ben-Ami, campaign themselves as undecided. The Mr. Powers said a signifi cant former Conservative staffer. Mr. Mr. Scheer (Regina-Qu’Appelle, director for Mr. Scheer’s campaign, margin of error for this poll was chunk of Conservative Party Rogers said the three names were Sask.), Erin O’Toole (Durham, told The Hill Times two weeks ago. plus or minus 3.37 per cent, 19 members is undecided and there the ones Conservatives were talk- Ont.), (Belle- “Brad believes that, in principle, times out of 20. The poll indicated isn’t a “full emboldened move- ing about at the recent Manning chasse -Les Etchemins -Lévis, that’s wrong. As a practical mat- the following support for the oth- ment just to charge forward and Conference in Ottawa. Que.) (Milton, Ont.), ter, maybe at the end of the day it er candidates: Mr. Scheer 7.8 per take back government” because In interviews with The Hill and Mr. Trost. Former Conserva- doesn’t make that much difference. cent; Ms. Raitt 7.1 per cent; Ms. party members don’t know who Times, Conservative insiders said tive MPs , Chris As a principle it’s wrong.” Leitch 6.3 per cent; Mr. Chong to follow. He said after winning the three names are coming up Alexander and Andrew Saxton The Conservative Party has not 3.8 per cent; Mr. O’Toole 2.6 per the contest, the new leader’s fi rst based on their personal assessment have also thrown their hats in the explained why party members are cent; Mr. Blaney 2.3 per cent; Mr. job will be to convince the Con- of all 14 candidates’ performances ring. The other two candidates not allowed to rank all 14 candidates Lemieux 2.2 per cent; Mr. Trost servative Party caucus and party so far and based on conversations include Mr. O’Leary and business- and did not indicate if the party has 2.1 per cent; Mr. Alexander 2.1 members—with solid arguments with Conservatives Party members man Rick Peterson. any plans to fi x this glitch. per cent; Mr. Saxton 1.07 per cent; backed up by actions—that they across the country. The last date to buy Conserva- “Our election system vendor Mr. Obhrai 0.6 per cent; and Mr. can win the next election. With the Conservative Party tive Party membership for new we use is Dominion Voting. They Peterson 0.4 per cent. “There’s no sense [whether] leadership in its fi nal stretch, the members to be eligible to vote in are Canada’s largest election vot- Keith Beardsley, a former the next leader will be the next candidates are stepping up their the May 27 leadership convention ing system company,” wrote, Cory deputy chief of staff to former prime minister,” said Mr. Powers. game, insiders said, and their is March 28. The party members Hann, Conservative Party’s direc- prime minister , “He or she is going to have to list of top contenders could also who meet this deadline can mail tor of communications in an email said that Mr. Bernier, Mr. O’Leary work for that, including with their change in the coming weeks. in their ballot, vote at a party-ar- to The Hill Times, two weeks ago. and Mr. Scheer stand out as top own party members who need to Yet some insiders also de- ranged polling station or vote on- “They’ve previously provided contenders, at this time, as they be convinced that, whoever the scribed the leadership contest as site in Toronto at the convention voting systems to both the Con- “appeal to a broad spectrum of leader is, that he or she has a plan “boring” and said that a sig- centre. The Conservative Party is servative Party and the Liberal people.” But he pointed out that to move forward, beyond what nifi cant number of average party using the preferential ballot sys- Party in leadership elections, and some of Mr. O’Leary’s colourful they’ve said in the leadership members are still in the wait- tem in which party members will has had their systems used in both statements are giving a lot of race. Selling job one is going to and-see mode, however, more mark all leadership candidates Canada, the U.S., and internation- ammunition to the Liberal Party. be with the party and the caucus party members will get more numerically from most to least ally for all types of elections. All of- So if the TV personality ends up depending who actually wins.” engaged as the May 27 conven- preferred, with the least favourite fi cial candidates in our race will be winning the contest, Mr. Beards- Mr. Powers said candidates tion date approaches. dropping off after the fi rst ballot. listed on the ballot. Party members ley said, the Liberals would have putting out socially conservative “It’s certainly not as exciting The second and third choices on will be able to rank up to ten of an “unbelievable” amount of po- policies might not be helpful to as an Oscar awards show where the eliminated candidates’ ballots their choices, should they choose,” litical ammunition to use against the party in the next election. If the presenter gets the main fi lm will be added to the remaining Mr. Hann said. the Conservative Party in the the party wants to win the next wrong,” said Tim Powers, vice candidates’ votes and all votes It’s also highly unlikely that 2019 election. election, he said, the Conserva- chairman of Summa Strategies, a will be counted again. The process anyone would be able to win on “He’s all over the map. It’s tives will have to embrace pro- veteran Conservative who has been will be repeated until someone the fi rst ballot. This means, it hard to say what the hell is he gressive policies. actively involved in Conservative receives at least 50 per cent plus could take as many as 10 or more doing,” said Mr. Beardsley, refer- “I don’t think anybody sees politics since the Brian Mulroney one of the votes. All 338 ridings counts for the winner to get the ring to Mr. O’Leary’s statements the path to victory, whether being era. “It’s livened up in the last little across the country are weighted required 16,900 points. such as considering selling Sen- 2019 or an election after that, while with Mr. O’Leary’s entrance. equally and have 100 points each, In a recent analysis, CBC’s ate seats, skipping the party- being paved by a full embrace of As we get closer to May, there’ll be making the total 33,800 points. Éric Grenier wrote that, based on organized Edmonton leadership social conservatism,” Mr. Powers some more interest in it.” The leadership contest winner his Conservative Leadership In- debate because he thought the said. “That isn’t where the world In his assessment, Mr. Pow- would need at least 16,900 points. dex, Mr. Bernier and Mr. O’Leary format was “terrible” and saying is heading. They’re heading in the ers said, Mr. Bernier has the All 14 candidates running for would be the front-runners on the he wanted to use a “big spatula” to opposite direction.” best ground organization of all the leadership have paid $100,000 fi rst-ballot. He said the index is scrape “crap out of Ottawa.” The Hill Times THE HILL TIMES | MONDAY, MARCH 13, 2017 7 News

Anyone need anything? focus its investments in innovation Finance Minister Bill Lobbying the money into the high-growth domestic com- Morneau has seen his fair panies that are creating new private share of lobbying since and public wealth for our country.” coming to offi ce. A look He added: “By establishing a through the federal lobbyists man: Morneau direct relationship between policy- registry shows there have makers and domestic tech CEOs, been 105 communication we hope to update existing capital reports fi led for contact with draws interest programs so that the government Mr. Morneau since he took can better assist the rapid growth of offi ce in November 2015 our most promising tech companies.” up until the early part of Shopify, Kik, Hootsuite, and last month, making him one from wide range Kinaxis are among the companies of the most heavily lobbied represented by this organization. ministers in the cabinet of The Greater Toronto Airports Justin Trudeau. The Hill Times Authority, which operates the photograph by Jake Wright of government- Toronto Pearson International Airport, registered contact with Mr. Morneau on Oct. 28 and Jan. being among organizations that “During the town hall session at 26 last year. Both reports said have fi led multiple reports naming Dalhousie, Minister Morneau sought relations “transportation” was discussed. the Finance minister. student views about the budget,” Ms. Asked about communica- Dalhousie fi led for contact with Dowling said. “While in town, Dal- tion with Mr. Morneau, airports Mr. Morneau on both Oct. 24 and Jan. housie president Richard Florizone authority spokeswoman Natalie 11 last year. Dalhousie spokeswoman met with the minister to discuss the practitioners Moncur said in an email: “To- Lindsay Dowling said in an email contributions of Dalhousie research- ronto Pearson is Canada’s largest that the most recent of these commu- ers on a general level. This was a airport and is pursuing a vision to nications was related to an “advo- brief 10- to 15-minute conversation.” Banks, universities, chamber, so it’s entirely possible become one of North America’s cacy day” organized by Universities Late last month, the government that at some point we mentioned mega hubs. The GTAA routinely Canada that was actually on Oct. 25. announced $28.5-million in renewal airports, and energy something about the budget or meets with government offi cials Universities Canada, the University funding for a Dalhousie-based re- something like that,” said Mr. at all levels to keep them in- of Calgary, and all search project called the Marine En- companies are among Dubreuil, explaining why it was formed about Toronto Pearson’s have reports fi led for the 25th. vironmental Observation Prediction registered as lobbying. operations and business strategy.” “Conversations at this event and Response (MEOPAR) Network. the groups that have had A third communication report The Vancouver International were focused on general themes Ms. Dowling said this project, the from the Chamber of Commerce Airport Authority registered that pertaining to higher education in renewal of which was subject to “a lobbied Bill Morneau lists just Mr. Morneau and his chief it lobbied Mr. Morneau on Aug. Canada,” Ms. Dowling said. competitive, peer-reviewed, complex since he became of staff, Richard Maksymetz. Mr. 18, with “industry” listed as the She said another point of con- process, overseen by the Networks Dubreuil said this was a meeting topic of discussion. tact with Mr. Morneau, also docu- Centres of Excellence of Canada,” Finance minister. that involved Canadian Chamber GM Canada had contact with mented in the registry, happened was not discussed in either meeting of Commerce CEO Mr. Morneau and Innovation Min- on Jan. 11, 2016, when the univer- with Mr. Morneau. and Mr. Donahue with the Finance ister (Mississauga- Continued from page 1 sity hosted a pre-budget town hall [email protected] minister and his chief of staff to Malton, Ont.) on Oct. 12 and with for the Finance minister. The Hill Times discuss the U.S. economy and how Mr. Morneau and his director of A look through the federal lob- that might affect Canada. policy Robert Asselin on June 7. byists registry shows there have The registry shows Mr. Mor- Jennifer Wright, spokeswoman been 105 communication reports neau heard from a number of lob- for GM Canada, said in an email: Lobbyists’ reports indicating contact fi led for contact with Mr. Morneau byists from the oil-and-gas industry “These meetings, as per our disclo- (Toronto Centre, Ont.) since he on Jan. 24. There are reports fi led sures, were to discuss GM Canada’s with Finance Minister Bill Morneau: took offi ce in November 2015 up for this day from the Canadian hiring of 700 new infotainment, until the early part of last month, Association of Petroleum Produc- controls, and autonomous vehicle Feb. 6, 2017: Canadian Chamber of Commerce May 27, 2016: Sightline Innovation making him one of the most heav- ers, Husky Oil Operations Ltd., and software engineers in Oshawa and (three reports) May 12, 2016: Université de Montréal ily lobbied ministers in the cabinet Imperial Oil Ltd. Markham plus our successful 2016 Jan. 24, 2017: Canadian Association of Petroleum May 10, 2016: Rio Tinto Aluminum of Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.). A number of organizations have labour negotiations which resulted Producers May 10, 2016: Rio Tinto Management The groups and companies lobby- listed multiple instances of contact in our announcement of $554-mil- Jan. 24, 2017: Husky Oil May 9, 2016: Scotiabank ing him range from banks to those with Mr. Morneau since he became Jan. 24, 2017: Imperial Oil May 5, 2016: Genome Canada lion in new GM product mandate Jan. 19, 2017: MasterCard Canada April 26, 2016: Imperial Oil representing the energy industry to Finance minister, including the investments in Oshawa, St. Catha- Jan. 19, 2017: Microsoft Canada April 21, 2016: Canadian Bankers Association universities and much more. Canadian Chamber of Commerce, rines, and Woodstock, all of which is Jan. 10, 2017: Syngenta Canada April 21, 2016: Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce The most recently posted reports Imperial Oil, the Greater Toronto proceeding well.” Jan. 5, 2017: Hospital for Sick Children April 21, 2016: Canadian Western Bank indicating lobbying of the Finance Airports Authority, Telus Corp., Ca- Banks keep in touch with the Dec. 21, 2016: Coca-Cola April 21, 2016: Royal Bank of Canada minister were from the Canadian nadian Council of Innovators, and Finance minister regularly, ac- Dec. 21, 2016: Telus April 21, 2016: National Bank of Canada Chamber of Commerce, with three Dec. 20, 2016: Canadian Life and Health Insurance April 21, 2016: Bank of General Motors of Canada Co. cording to the lobbyists registry. Association April 21, 2016: Citibank Canada different reports fi led for Feb. 6. The Canadian Council of Inno- Mr. Morneau had contact with Dec. 15, 2016: Manulife Finance April 21, 2016: Sehomi Group One of these reports indicates vators, an organization represent- several representatives from the Dec. 9, 2016: Canadian National Railway April 21, 2016: Scotiabank the chamber communicated with ing CEOs of fast-growing Cana- banking industry on April 21, Dec. 6, 2016: Canadian Federation of Apartment April 20, 2016: Bank of Montreal Mr. Morneau, along with his dian tech companies and chaired 2016, according to communica- Associations April 18, 2016: Food and Consumer Products of Canada deputy chief of staff Maryse Har- Dec. 5, 2016: Council of Canadian Innovators April 12, 2016: Canadian Life and Health Insurance BlackBerry founder Jim Balsillie, tion reports fi led by the Canadian Nov. 22, 2016: Rogers Communications Association vey and Maximilien Roy, a policy has fi led communication reports Bankers Association, Canadian Nov. 10, 2016: Retail Council of Canada April 12, 2016: Manulife Financial adviser with Finance Canada. for contact with Mr. Morneau for Imperial Bank of Commerce, Nov. 10, 2016: Canadian Tire April 12, 2016: Westcoast Energy Chamber spokesman Guillaum Oct. 19 and Dec. 5 last year. Canadian Western Bank, Royal Oct. 29, 2016: Fasken Martineau DuMoulin April 7, 2016: University of Waterloo Dubreuil said this was essentially a Ben Bergen, executive direc- Bank of Canada, National Bank Oct. 28, 2016: Greater Toronto Airports Authority March 30, 2016: Citibank Canada meeting to discuss the budget. He Oct. 28, 2016: Ontario College of Art & Design University March 29, 2016: Colleges and Institutes Canada tor of the group, said in emailed of Canada, Bank of Montreal, Ci- Oct. 27, 2016: Des Nedhe Development (consultant) March 29, 2016: Quebecor Media said the chamber’s message largely statement that the October con- tibank Canada, and Scotiabank. Oct. 27, 2016: Des Nedhe Development (in-house) March 7, 2016: Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada refl ected its pre-budget submission, tact was related to an “advocacy Robin Walsh, a spokesman for Oct. 25, 2016: Universities Canada Feb. 17, 2016: Weyerhaeuser which, among other things, empha- day on the Hill” for the council, the Canadian Bankers Associa- Oct. 25, 2016: Feb. 10, 2016: Bell Canada sizes the need for trade and getting and Mr. Morneau attended a tion, said it was holding a board Oct. 25, 2016: York University Feb. 10, 2016: TMX Group rid of ineffi cient taxes. dinner it hosted, where he made meeting in Ottawa on this date, Oct. 24, 2016: Feb. 8, 2016: Canadian Labour Congress (two reports) Oct. 24, 2016: Enbridge Feb. 5, 2016: Canadian Federation of Students Another communication report a speech and met a number of and this created an opportunity Oct. 19, 2016: Council of Canadian Innovators Jan. 27, 2016: Canadian Diabetes Association from the chamber lists Mr. Morneau CEOs from the sector. He said the for the organization and member Oct. 17, 2016: Fédération des caisses Desjardins Jan. 27, 2016: Polytechnics Canada and several other people, such as report for December was related banks to meet with Mr. Morneau. du Québec Jan. 26, 2016: Greater Toronto Airports Authority Treasury Board President Scott to an electronic town-hall meet- “Our discussions at this meeting Oct. 17, 2016: Cogeco Communications Jan. 15, 2016 Petroleum Services Association of Canada Brison (Kings-Hants, N.S.), Natural ing about growing the economy, would have included current issues Oct. 17, 2016: Gaz Métro Jan. 15, 2016: University of Calgary Resources Minister (Win- Oct. 12, 2016: General Motors Canada Jan. 15, 2016: Suncor Energy which the government hosted. involving the country’s fi nancial Sept. 30, 2016: Toronto-Dominion Bank Jan. 15, 2016: Imperial Oil nipeg South Centre, Man.), Public The December communication services sector and the economy Sept. 15, 2016: Canadian Sheep Federation Jan. 13, 2016: OMERS Administration Safety Minister report from the council shows as a whole and would highlight the Aug. 25, 2016: Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs Jan. 13, 2016: Xerox Canada (Regina-Wascana, Sask.), Ind. Sen. fi nancial institutions and eco- signifi cant role banks play in the Aug. 23, 2016: Royal Bank of Canada Jan. 13, 2016: Toronto Symphony Orchestra Doug Black (Alberta), and Bank nomic development as the topics Canadian economy,” he said. Aug. 18, 2016: Vancouver International Airport Authority Jan. 12, 2016: Fédération des caisses Desjardins of Canada senior deputy governor Aug. 16, 2016: University of Saskatchewan du Québec of discussion. The October report Mr. Walsh said some of the main July 21, 2016: Mitacs Jan. 12, 2016: Telus Carolyn Wilkins. Mr. Dubreuil said indicates taxation and fi nance as issues his group engages the govern- July 1, 2016: Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network Jan. 12, 2016: Quebecor Media this report documented the cham- the subject matter. ment on includes federal budget June 30, 2016: Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada Jan. 11, 2016: Dalhousie University ber’s presence at an address in “CCI has advocated that strategic plans, legislation governing fi nancial June 28, 2016: Hotel Association of Canada Dec. 17, 2015: TMX Group Ottawa made by Tom Donahue, CEO access to capital is a major compo- institutions such as the Bank Act, June 28, 2016: TransCanada Corp. Dec. 10, 2015: Canadian Council of Chief Executives of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, nent in helping Canadian high- June 22, 2016: TransAlta Dec. 1, 2015: Nexen Energy cyber-crime, and fi nancial literacy. June 7, 2016: General Motors Canada Nov. 25, 2015: Manulife Financial attended my Mr. Morneau and sev- growth technology fi rms scale up Mr. Morneau has also been June 6, 2016: Canadian Steel Producers Association Nov. 20, 2015: Hospital for Sick Children eral other offi cials. globally,” Mr. Bergen said. “Like all popular with universities, with June 6, 2016: Ryerson University Nov. 14, 2015: Canadian Chamber of Commerce “Mr. Morneau was sitting with successful innovation economies schools such as the University of May 31, 2016: Trans Canada Trail Nov. 5, 2015: Investment Funds Institute of Canada some people from the [Canadian] around the world, Canada needs to Calgary and Dalhousie University May 28, 2016: Sightline Innovation Source: Lobbyists registry 8 MONDAY, MARCH 13, 2017 | THE HILL TIMES

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Editorial Letters to the Editor Grégoire Trudeau’s message positive, just Will Canada champion global democracy?

not on International Women’s Day, but anadians can be proud of their notable The UNPA Campaign has deep Cana- Ccontributions to the United Nations, dian roots. The seminal case for a United public shaming hard to watch including vital support for the Land Mines Nations Parliamentary Assembly was Treaty and the International Criminal written by a Canadian, Dieter Heinrich, in ophie Grégoire Trudeau set off a storm build a better tomorrow with equal rights Court. If the Liberal government wishes to 1992. The Canadian House of Commons Sof controversy last week on Internation- & opportunities for everyone… because step up its re-engagement with the UN, it Foreign Affairs Committee expressed its al Women’s Day when she asked women #EqualityMatters.” might next champion a visionary yet practi- support for the UNPA concept in its June to celebrate the boys and men in their lives In response, Conservative MP Michelle cal project in line with — 2007 report. As of November 2016, 38 Ca- in effort to start “a movement that inspires Rempel tweeted: “I have never had to the advancement of democratic decision- nadian MPs and Senators representing all more men to join the fi ght” for equality. It have my hand held. #equalitymatters,” making at the global level. major political parties have endorsed the was poorly timed, but you would think she which was not what Ms. Grégoire Trudeau The idea is to start with an advisory UNPA campaign’s international appeal. had asked women to stay in the kitchen was saying. body at the UN—a citizens’ watchdog The creation of a UN Parliamentary where they belong, from the reaction. “It looked like the PMO sat around with clout—that gradually transitions into Assembly would be a revolutionary step. Her message was a positive one for and said, ‘How can we make International a legislative assembly. If accountability, The existence of a global parliamen- any of the other 364 days of the year, but Women’s Day about a photo of Justin transparency and effectiveness at the tary assembly would foster a planetar- on International Women’s Day it was Trudeau,’” Ms. Rempel told the CBC. international level are vital, then why not ian ethos by symbolizing the idea of the odd, poorly timed, and a little affected. Another person wrote on Ms. Gré- promote the same indispensable model world as one community, and not just a She was trying to take her message goire Trudeau’s Facebook post: “What’s that has served us so well domestically— collection of self-interested governments. beyond International Women’s Day by next? Post your favourite white person to the institution of Parliament? Under A UNPA could immediately act as the asking women to be inclusive to men and celebrate Black History Month? Or how Article 22 of the UN Charter, a parliamen- world’s conscience. Though a UN Parlia- boys. We get it. But her well-intentioned about a fl oat celebrating straight people tary assembly (UNPA) could be created mentary Assembly would not initially have message fell fl at. It was also disappoint- in the Pride Parade? Allies are important by the General Assembly as a subsidiary legislative powers, it should certainly have ing because it was a lost opportunity for but they don’t get to be part of our day!!” body without requiring Security Council authority to pose questions that offi cials must her to send a powerful and inspiring mes- Wrote another woman: “In case you approval or Charter reform. answer, establish committees to hear citizen sage to women and girls in Canada. missed it, Sophie, this is International As a transitional measure until direct groups and expert testimony, scrutinize bud- But the nasty response was also hard to Women’s Day. You don’t have to turn elections become possible, national par- gets, and call for urgent action by the UN and take, given it was International Women’s everything into a way to promote your liaments could second MPs to the UNPA its member countries. Citizens would have a Day and all when women are supposed to husband. Shameful!” in proportion to party standings. Unlike watchdog, ombudsman, and spokesperson be supporting each other and not beating In response, Ms. Grégoire Trudeau UN ambassadors, UNPA parliamentar- at the heart of international action, attracting them down publicly. ignored the negative reaction and said ians would not take instruction from na- media and public attention. Declared Ms. Grégoire Trudeau in her on Facebook: “Well, now we’re having tional governments, but would be directly A UNPA could also act as a lever for Facebook post below a picture of herself a conversation! Thanks to everyone for accountable to citizens and mandated to institutional change. Many national parlia- and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau hold- your pics and feedback! Love it. Our goal act according to conscience and the com- ments were originally only advisory bodies to ing hands outside wearing ski jackets is gender equality and fi ghting for it is mon good, and to promote better social, all-powerful kings, but over time, regents had and looking at each other: “Are you ready going to require men and women work- economic and environmental manage- to bend to the will of their subjects. Similarly, to ignite change? This week, as we mark ing together—raising our boys and girls ment of our single, fi nite planet. while a UN Parliamentary Assembly would International Women’s Day, let’s cel- to make a difference, hand-in-hand. This As the world and its regions have lobby for more effective management of the ebrate the boys and men in our lives who is about recognizing that we should be become ever more interconnected, par- current system, it would also catalyze longer- encourage us to be who we truly are, who allies on this journey.” liamentary institutions above the country term structural reforms to ensure that those treat girls & women with respect, and Next time, Ms. Grégoire Trudeau level have been created at a furious pace. impacted by global decisions have greater who aren’t afraid to speak up in front of should probably direct her message to in- Perhaps the most well-known interna- power to infl uence the result. others. Take a picture holding hands with spiring women on International Women’s tional parliamentary institution (IPI) is the Around the world, demand for democracy your male ally & share it on social media Day. However, she also shouldn’t be so European Parliament, which helps over 507 is growing, and the Campaign for a UN Par- using the hashtag #TomorrowInHand. publicly slammed by women on Interna- million European citizens manage their liamentary Assembly is part of that forward Together, we can create a movement that tional Women’s Day because that’s not mutual interests. A recent study has found surge. Will Canada put its diplomacy behind inspires more men to join the fi ght to positive, inspiring, or empowering either. that before 1990, 40 IPIs existed, but since this important initiative, or will we sit idly on then an additional 119 have been created. the sidelines as the torch passes us by? At the United Nations, however, the Larry Kazdan democratic defi cit stubbornly remains. That Vancouver, B.C. is why Canada should champion a civil so- (The letter-writer is on the advisory ciety initiative begun in 2007, the Campaign board of the World Federalist Movement- for a UN Parliamentary Assembly. Canada.)

Heartily endorse Hodgett’s opinion: it’s time to restore funding for Canadian studies abroad

s a former ADM who worked in It was cultural, political, and economic Awhat was called the Secretary of outreach of the fi nest kind. Let’s hope State Department, I was responsible for, Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Free- among other things, the Canadian studies land and Heritage Minister Mélanie Joly program and I heartily endorse Susan can correct the misguided elimination of Hodgett’s column, “Time to restore fund- this program by the former government, ing for Canadian studies abroad,” (The and further demonstrate that Canada is Hill Times, March 1, p. 15). This was a low- truly back on the international stage. cost, highly effective program that helped Stewart Goodings put Canada on the map around the world. Comox, B.C.

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But with the dramatic descent of Fillon, it appears as though Trump eff ect is sweeping across Europe Macron will the benefi ciary of the anybody-but-LePen movement. Just last Wednesday, Macron Everywhere I went, people of her political fi re has been re- Washington is abuzz about mul- won the backing of Socialist and All eyes on the fi rst were talking about Le Pen’s served for immigrants and Islam. tiple Trump insiders who, having former Paris mayor Bertrand Del- round of the French anti-globalization message and She has also promised to put an previously denied it, are now ad- anoë who called him “a reformist, platform planks mirroring those end to a fi nancial system that she mitting to multiple meetings with a European, and a realist.” elections next month. of U.S. President Donald Trump. says is wreaking havoc with blue- Russians during the campaign. Macron, former economy minis- It is not the fi rst time the Le collar workers. Congress is vowing to get to the ter under outgoing French Presi- Pen family has caught the atten- bottom of potential Russian election dent François Hollande, quit the tion of the French political class. interference, and the investigation Socialist Party last year, hoping to Marine’s father led the Na- Le Pen’s political may uncover other Muscovite med- cash in on anti-politician sentiment tional Front for almost 40 years, manifesto is eerily similar dling beyond the United States. by running as an independent. before Marine assumed his Le Pen has publicly sought Macron refused to participate mantle six years ago, becoming to Trump’s. Much of her loans from banks close to Russian in the party primary but benefi t- only the second president of the President Vladimir Putin to fund ted from reports that he would party her family founded. In 2012, political fi re has been her campaign, complaining that have been the Socialist presi- she placed third, behind François reserved for immigrants traditional French fi nanciers are dent’s choice. On International Hollande and Nicholas Sarkozy, lukewarm to her efforts. Women’s Day, Macron suggested Sheila Copps in the presidential election. and Islam. She has also Le Pen’s initial adversary, Fran- he would like to name a woman Copps’ Corner Her second presidential bid for promised to put an end cois Fillon, dropped like a stone in prime minister as part of his the election culminating on May 7 January following allegations of team. In France, the presidents was launched in February. to a fi nancial system fi nancial impropriety involving po- selects the PM. TTAWA—The Trump effect is The Le Pen brand has been that she says is wreaking litical payments to family members If the current numbers hold, Osweeping across Europe, with around for almost a half-century, for work that was never done. the fi rst-round winner is a toss- all eyes on the fi rst round of the but never managed to garner sup- havoc with blue-collar Last week, new information sur- up. But in a runoff, Macron is French elections next month. port from more than one in fi ve faced involving a secret 50,000-euro expected to win handily. National polls have the anti-im- French voters. workers. loan from a French billionaire, that Macron has been called po- migration party of Marine Le Pen But the winds of change that Fillon “forgot” to report, in violation litically naive by some because, hovering around 30 per cent, with carried Brexit and Trump seem to Le Pen, a member of the of French law. Fillon, considered despite sitting in cabinet, he has some even suggesting her numbers be leaving their mark in France too. European Parliament since 2004, unbeatable last fall, is now in third never held elected offi ce. might climb as high as 40. Le Pen herself has campaigned is promising to put France fi rst place behind LePen and indepen- However, that didn’t stop Few are predicting a Le Pen win, to soften the image of the National by exiting the Union. She also dent candidate Emmanuel Macron. Donald Trump from getting the with opponents working in tandem Front. She went so far as to expel vows to end the twin tyrannies of Le Pen was in top spot until late American nod. to undermine her momentum. her father-founder from the party Islamic fundamentalism and glo- last week, when for the fi rst time, Whatever the outcome, it is cer- But no one is taking anything almost two years ago for charac- balization, with a vow to replace Macron edged ahead by one point. tainly not business as usual in France. for granted. terizing the Holocaust as a “mere the euro with the franc. The fi rst round vote in the Sheila Copps is a former Jean Travelling in Paris last week, I detail” of history. If that sounds familiar, there French election does not occur Chrétien-era cabinet minister and got an earful about how the Ameri- Le Pen’s political manifesto is is another surprising similarity until April 23, so there is plenty of a former deputy prime minister. can phenom was moving east. eerily similar to Trump’s. Much shared by the two campaigns. time for the see-saw to start. The Hill Times

And, of course, these restric- tions have little impact on celebri- How to get ‘what’s his name?’ elected ties running for offi ce, since they don’t need paid advertising; their actually, make that a lot embar- fame is usually enough to attract In the early 2000s, rassing. all sorts of free media attention. Indeed, the poll revealed our Donald Trump’s presidential Stephen Harper could want-to-be leader was unknown primary run proved this. stand at any one of to about 99 per cent of the coun- Anyway, getting back to strat- try’s population, which is not egy, let’s examine how Harper Canada’s busiest exactly encouraging news. managed to overcome his relative I mean, it basically meant our obscurity. intersections all day guy could stand at any one of What he did was essentially Canada’s busiest intersections create for himself a brand. long waving a red all day long waving a red fl ag For example, when running for and not a single passerby would the leadership of the Canadian fl ag and not a single recognize him, which is another Alliance, he didn’t say vote for passerby would way of saying he lacked that me because my name is Harper. one attribute which is so vitally He said vote for me because I’m a recognize him. important to politicians, i.e. name true conservative, I’m one of you, recognition. I’m part of your tribe. It might not be fair, but the re- His plan, in other words, ality is if your last name is Eisen- You don’t have to be famous to become successful in politics. Stephen Harper was to identify himself with the hower or Reagan or Schwar- was unknown before becoming leader of the Canadian Alliance, but connected party’s ideological conservatives zenegger or Trump or Trudeau, with a base of supporters by being a ‘true conservative,’ writes Gerry Nicholls. in the hopes they would support you’ll have a big advantage in The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade one of their own. politics. And it worked. Yet, as it happened, that My point is you don’t neces- Of course, here in Canada, Mind you, to pull off this unknown politician in the early sarily need to be a TV celebrity to our ridiculously super-tight rules, tactic, Harper needed to have the 2000s was eventually able to be a successful politician. which limit how much money credentials and legitimacy to back overcome his lack of national However, if you’re not famous people can donate to politicians up his claim that he was the true fame. His name was—surprise, it means you must work harder to and which restrict how much champion of conservatism, which Gerry Nicholls surprise—Stephen Harper. get noticed. money politicians can spend, is probably why, in 1998, he took Post-Partisan Pundit Yup, Stephen Harper, former In the United States, working make it virtually impossible for on the job as president of the right- Canadian prime minister, was harder usually means candidates any candidate to mount an ef- wing National Citizens Coalition. once a non-entity as far as gen- will spend lots of money on self- fective awareness-raising media This is a lesson for anyone AKVILLE, ONT.—Back in the eral voters were concerned. promotional media ad campaigns, campaign. who has hopes for a career in Oearly 2000s, I was with a group And this should give at least just to let voters know they exist. One unintended consequence politics, but who lacks star power. that commissioned an opinion poll some faint glimmer of hope to For his part, Barack Obama, of these restrictions, by the way, Before you run for offi ce, build to gauge potential support for a all those Conservative and New who let’s not forget was once a is they give a huge advantage to yourself an identity. guy who had ambitions to lead a Democratic leadership candi- little known junior Senator from incumbents, since just holding Gerry Nicholls is a commu- national political party. dates out there, not named Kevin Illinois, effectively used social offi ce is usually enough to make nications consultant. www.ger- As it turned out, the results O’Leary, who are currently toiling media campaigns to raise his you better known than most rynicholls.com proved a little embarrassing; in relative obscurity. profi le. challengers. The Hill Times 10 MONDAY, MARCH 13, 2017 | THE HILL TIMES Opinion Let’s keep seniors in the labour force longer

and tomorrow’s seniors, as much nor suffi ciently numerous to ma- creases (life expectancy at birth for to 54) while participation of those The duration of in the interests of today’s youth terially alter these demographic males rose from 75 years in early aged 65 and over may reach a third dependency will as of the seniors themselves. trends. Greater emphasis on fam- 90s to 79 years in the late 2000s and of that population by mid-century. It is generally accepted that the ily reunifi cation in immigration by mid-century it could reach 87.6 In the interests of both youth be longer for growth rate of Canada’s population quotas reinforces this conclusion. while for females the equivalent and seniors, this trend of contin- will decline as we progress to the st While poverty among seniors numbers are 81, 83 and 89.2). ued participation in the labour the elderly and middle of the 21 Century from was substantially reduced in As seniors struggle in coming force until much later in life must approximately 1.1 per cent per year 1970s, 1980s and 1990s, there are decades to preserve their life- be encouraged and supported. substantially in the past 30 years to something new pressures emerging that give styles they will no doubt demand Employers need to create wel- costlier for the around 0.7 per cent by mid-century. cause for concern about coming greater support from the gov- coming environments where se- What growth there is will be driven decades. There has been a sub- ernments of the day. They will, niors can contribute as much, or working age primarily by immigration as natu- stantial decline in both the extent indirectly, be asking the youth of as little, as they wish to the labour ral increase (excess of births over and quality of private pension today and tomorrow to give up market. This means greater ac- population to deaths) falls close to zero. coverage. Pension plan coverage a greater portion of their future cess to part-time, part-year work, It also generally accepted that peaked in the early-to-mid-1990s incomes to support a generation to job sharing, to telework, to re- support due to the ageing of the baby-boom gen- with coverage of employees that, sadly, has benefi ted from verse careers that allow seniors to eration will cause the relative size reaching almost 50 per cent, more positive labour market, step back from positions requir- health care, public of the population aged 65 years with 90 per cent of those covered economic and pension conditions ing full-time work, to job train- pensions and the and over to increase compared having defi ned benefi t plans. By than those youths. It is hard to ing and to adapted Employment to that of other cohorts. The size 2015 coverage had fallen to 41 imagine that the social contract Insurance. Rigidities in pension persistent trend of the dependent population (the per cent with 70 per cent of those will not be severely strained in systems that penalize employees population aged 0-14 or 65 and covered having defi ned benefi t these circumstances. who reduce working hours at toward nuclear over) is likely to grow from 45.9 plans. Defi ned benefi t plan pro- The more positive side of this career-end need to be eradicated. per 100 working age persons in vide predictable benefi ts while issue is that healthy life expectancy The federal government is a families and smaller 2013 to almost 70 in mid-century. the increasingly common defi ned of seniors is also rising, with most particularly poor employer in The dependent population has contribution plans depend on reaching their seventies before terms of accommodating seniors households. been larger in the past, but at that returns on investment. the onset of serious health issues. to remain in the labour force and time it was composed predomi- Seniors and others dependent They have, therefore, the option of should lead by example. nantly of children. The duration of on defi ned contribution private continuing to work into later life It is not encouraging when dependency will be longer for the pension plans, RRSPs and ad- in order to improve their post- Michael Wernick, Clerk of Privy elderly and substantially costlier ditional personal savings have, in retirement fi nancial situation or to Council and head of the federal for the working age population recent years, seen their returns simply augment their retirement public service says to assembled to support due to health care, eroded by declining interest rates. income. This is already occurring. public service executives at a public pensions and the persistent They have the choice of turning Labour force participation of per- conference in June 2016: “So that trend toward nuclear families to riskier investments with higher sons aged 55 to 64, after declining is the take away. Baby boomers, and smaller households (one in potential returns but also a risk of steadily to 47.1 per cent in 1996 has it’s time to go … myself included.” four persons 65 and over live in losing a portion of their capital, since risen steadily to 65.8 per cent To the contrary, it is time to stay, a private dwelling lived alone or depending on low-risk, low- in 2016. For non-institutionalized to re-shape the workplace to the Wayne Smith compared to less than one in 10 return options that provide little persons aged 65 years and older, needs of working seniors so that Labour Force persons aged less that 65). income. participation declined to about six they can contribute to the market One might suspect that an In other words, a growing per cent in the late 1990s before economy and society into their open immigration policy will al- proportion of persons retiring today rising to 13.7 per cent in 2016. It seventies and eighties if they so TTAWA—While the current low us alter the demographic bal- will be challenged to fund their seems likely that participation of choose and are capable. Ogovernment lavishes atten- ance, but immigrants are neither living expenses for the remainder the 55 to 64 year olds will eventu- Wayne Smith is Canada’s tion on today’s youth, some great- suffi ciently different in median of their days, and those days are ally closely approach those of the former chief statistician. er attention is required on today’s age from the current population getting longer as life expectancy in- core labour force (persons aged 25 The Hill Times

commissioner Karen Shepherd is on her second six-month extension. The watchdogs are indepen- Trudeau still hasn’t appointed a dent of the government. They re- port to Parliament. They hold key roles in the federal accountability system. No interim appointee single parliamentary watchdog can boast the infl uence and the leeway of a permanent one. Over his decade in power, Ste- Never in recent memory has a party in power Jean-Pierre Kingsley left offi ce government lives up to its language phen Harper was often accused of on Feb. 17, 2007, and Mayrand obligations was already set for the lacking proper respect for the insti- taken so long to replace so many watchdogs. was confi rmed four days later. end of the following summer. tution of Parliament. But in contrast The previous transition—under The government initially ex- with Trudeau, he fi lled watchdog In each and every case, the Liberals were Brian Mulroney—also took place tended Fraser’s term until the end positions in a timely manner. over less than a week. of 2016. Government insiders argue that given plenty of time to fi nd a replacement. Elections Canada is now entering He has since handed the reins the delays are caused by the Lib- its third month without a permanent to an interim replacement. It is eral determination to put in place Never in recent memory has leader at the helm. As an aside, on that temporary watch that an a more transparent appointment a party in power taken so long to anyone reading the tea leaves on investigation into the prime min- process for public offi ce holders. replace so many watchdogs. In Trudeau’s commitment to changing ister’s refusal to answer a ques- But after almost 18 months that each and every case, the Liberals the voting system might have found tion in English at a town hall held excuse is wearing thin. were given plenty of time to fi nd an omen of the reversal to come in in Quebec has been opened. The list of those qualifi ed to fi ll a replacement. the remarkable lack of urgency that The confl ict of interest and ethics the vacant federal watchdog posi- Canada’s chief electoral offi - attended the search for Mayrand’s commissioner is in charge of helping tions is ultimately not a very long cer, Marc Mayrand, served notice successor. At one point last summer, MPs—including Trudeau and his one, especially when one consid- last June of his intention to leave Kingsley actually volunteered to ministers—steer clear of confl icts of ers that the appointees must be his post at the end of the year. Chantal Hébert pitch in for a while. interest. Mary Dawson was sched- fl uent in French and English. Back then, the government was in Since the January cabinet uled to relinquish that role in the There is a person in the PMO Inside Politics the process of rewriting Canada’s shuffl e, the agency reports to a new year. Her term has now been whose task it is to keep the trains election law. It was professing new minister. The combination of extended until the summer. running on time when it comes to to be committed to bringing in a a cabinet rookie and a caretaker She is investigating whether the government appointments. Until lmost 18 months into a major- new voting system in time for the CEO is not necessarily a winning prime minister broke the rules when she left on a leave of absence a few Aity mandate, Prime Minister 2019 general election. one for whatever is left of the Lib- he travelled to and holidayed on weeks ago, was that per- Justin Trudeau has yet to appoint a Byelections loomed on the eral electoral reform agenda. the Aga Khan’s private Caribbean son. On the weekend, she won the single parliamentary watchdog. 2017 horizon. It was shaping up The term of the offi cial languages island. To put to rest questions as to Liberal nomination for the April 3 That is not for lack of a to be a busy time. commissioner is a fi xed one. When her impartiality in the matter, Daw- Markham-Thornhill byelection. vacancy to fi ll. Four of the eight In the past, the time between the Trudeau was sworn in late in 2015, son had to make it clear she was not Chantal Hébert is a national af- strategic positions of offi cers of departure of the person in charge the deadline for replacing Graham seeking to serve another term. fairs writer for The Toronto Star. This Parliament are currently without of Canada’s electoral system and a Fraser as the parliamentary watch- Another ethics-related post also column was released on March 7. a permanent holder. successor was counted in days. dog in charge of ensuring that the remains vacant. Outgoing lobbying The Hill Times THE HILL TIMES | MONDAY, MARCH 13, 2017 11 Opinion Freeland pilloried for unproven wartime misconduct of her grandfather

the Liberal government initiated 1981 admitting that he served Years ago, another high-level inquiries ensuring in the Judenrat under Nazi rule, journalist who no such villains resettled in our later joined a Communist partisan midst. Nevertheless, claims about group, and was then an offi cer worked at Krakivski “thousands of Nazi war criminals in the NKVD, the notoriously hiding in Canada” resurfaced in murderous Soviet secret police. Visti told me his the early 1980s, resulting in a With that record he was legally Progressive Conservative govern- inadmissible to Canada. Yet, he colleagues had no ment establishing the Commis- got in and even had the chutzpah affi nity for Nazi sion of Inquiry on War Criminals to offer the commission his self- headed by the (late) justice Jules serving spin on history, although aims, but did use Deschênes. Tellingly, its public I doubt he ever gifted Deschênes report, released in the spring of with a copy of his book. When their positions with 1987, rebuked those who had a history of the commission is spread “increasingly large and written how it came to have such the newspaper grossly exaggerated” fi gures a peculiar bias will need to be about “Nazi war criminals,” a revealed. to sustain the campaign engineered to provoke Today, Freeland is being pil- clandestine work public disquiet. Back then, an loried for the unproven wartime Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland, pictured in a Hill scrum. Lubomyr anonymous denunciation could misconduct of her grandfather, an Luciuk writes that what is shocking about this recent effort, however, is of the Ukrainian get your name added to a sus- editor at Krakivski Visti (Krakow how the Russians have deployed a ‘blood libel’ argument to undermine Ms. pects list—in one case a couple News). Years ago, another jour- Freeland. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright resistance. were investigated for having a nalist who worked there told me German surname and two black his colleagues had no affi nity for position supporting Ukraine man. And my maternal grand- dogs on their secluded property, Nazi aims, but did use their posi- against Russian imperialism. father, a forester and Ukrainian “evidence” enough for self-styled tions with the newspaper to sus- But who believes she should be nationalist, joined the struggle for “Nazi hunters” to pounce. tain the clandestine work of the judged because of the supposed Ukraine’s independence against I helped draft the Ukrainian Ukrainian resistance. Of course, sins of her grandfather? Thank- the Polish, Nazi, and Soviet oc- Canadian community’s response from the Kremlin’s point of view, fully, her political opponents, like cupations before he was betrayed, to this hysteria. We recommended Ukrainian nationalism repre- Conservative foreign affairs critic, imprisoned, and murdered by the anyone found in Canada and ac- sented a threat, one they would , do not, recognizing Communists, his remains dumped cused of being a war criminal, re- expend considerable resources on Moscow’s muck-racking for what into an unmarked grave. I never gardless of their ethnic, religious, eradicating, well into the 1950s. it is. That said, let’s not forget that met either man, but am proud of or racial origins, be brought to There followed a concerted Soviet Putin’s grandfather was Stalin’s them both because I know they Lubomyr Luciuk justice in a Canadian criminal defamation campaign, portray- loyal servant, his father was an fought for Ukraine’s freedom, just Chrystia Freeland court, knowing the stringent rules ing Ukrainian nationalists as NKVD man, and he not only car- as Freeland’s grandfather did in of evidence followed in such a “war criminals,” “collaborators,” ried on the family tradition as a the circumstances he found him- venue would ensure justice was and “agents of Western imperial- KGB offi cer, but did better than self in during the Second World INGSTON, ONT.—I’ve heard done. That “made-in-Canada” posi- ism.” Moscow’s men still spout all the previous Putins, somehow War. So to my way of thinking, Kit all before. It was fake news tion was eventually adopted by the same lines, a rather unimagi- becoming a billionaire on his she has nothing to be ashamed of then and it’s still fake now. Al- Ottawa. Not a single person was native repetitiveness in their secret policeman’s pension while and is exactly the right person to legations about supposed “Nazis ever convicted of being a “Nazi” in disinformation program—perhaps securing the sinecure of presi- be Canada’s minister of Foreign in Canada”—the most recent a Canadian criminal court of law. they share Hitler’s view that if dent-in-perpetuity of the so-called Affairs, as the Trudeau govern- regurgitation targeting our Min- Unfortunately, no effort was you keep repeating a lie, people Russian Federation. Now there’s a ment rightfully condemns Russia’s ister of Foreign Affairs Chrystia made to investigate whether any will eventually believe it. family tree demanding scrutiny. subversion of the peace of Europe, Freeland—have been around Soviet war criminals managed to What is shocking about this By way of full disclosure, I ac- just as did Harper’s government for decades. Understandably, enter Canada pretending to be recent effort, however, is how the knowledge my paternal grandfa- did before it. just after the war’s end, Jewish refugees. The commission’s report Russians have deployed a “blood ther was a veteran of the Austro- Lubomyr Luciuk teaches Canadians were alarmed at the perhaps explains this partiality. libel” argument to undermine Hungarian Army during the Great political geography at the Royal prospect of “Ukrainian Nazis” Listed on page 857 is the name of Freeland. Certainly, she made War and then a POW in Siberia, Military College of Canada in escaping justice by posing as a man who published an English- herself a target of their yellow returning to his village many years Kingston, Ont. Displaced Persons. In response, language book in Montreal in journalism by taking a principled after the war’s end, a traumatized The Hill Times

people offering opinions to health programs and veterans fellow veterans who are either who have experienced a crisis Cycle of veteran crisis: in crisis or vulnerable to crisis. or worse who are in crisis and And when veterans crash from trying to infl uence those in crisis a crisis, it isn’t the peer-support or who are trying to recover, all people who pick up the broken under the guise of peer support. allowing patients to manage pieces, the broken families, or Only in Canada, you say? the lost friends. Nope, the peer- Our veterans deserve bet- support people are there with a ter. They deserve care and they system, what could go wrong? warm smile, fi st bump, and kind need Canadians to speak out. Vet- words. And to make matters erans cannot oversee the healing worse, in most cases, peer-sup- system; they need to use it. It’s Our veterans deserve better. They deserve conclude that you know what port is simply an online social time for is wrong and can take care of it media fi st bump and smiley-face and Veterans Affairs stakeholders care and they need Canadians to speak out. yourself. emoji. to show accountability. You leave together, go your Veterans Affairs Canada al- Francis Harrison is a Cana- separate ways and happy that lows and encourages our veter- dian Armed Forces veteran and TTAWA—You arrive at the through peer support you fi gured ans in crisis to rely on peer sup- a seasoned professional with Ohospital. You have pain in out what you think is wrong, port. But peer-support offi cials a master’s of arts in human your abdomen, you’re restless, promising to meet up for coffee are not health-care practitioners. security and peace-building. He and have an acute headache. later. After going through the This cycle is an ever-evolving also has more than 30 years of You sit in the waiting room— drive-through and grabbing a roadmap to a crisis that all experience in both the public and waiting because there is no one at meal, you crash your car at an too often misses the red lights private sector focused on project admissions. Eventually, another intersection. You are found uncon- and it impacts so many people management roles with account- person on the other side of the scious and there are indetermi- around the veteran who crashes. abilities for emergency manage- waiting room gets up and ap- nate injuries to the other people Veterans Affairs Canada has ment, crisis management, and proaches you. They give you a fi st in the cars you have hit after literally turned the hospital country-level protective services Francis Harrison bump. You start talking. Wow, you running a red light. over to the patients to run. We programs, all with a focus to help Veterans have similar signs and symptoms. This is what veteran peer- have people with mental-health people on their worst day. After a while of talking, you both to-peer support is: unqualifi ed issues trying managing mental- The Hill Times 12 MONDAY, MARCH 13, 2017 | THE HILL TIMES Comment

could come from knowing. The news this week is that Chrystia Freeland’s maternal grandfather worked War is hell and Freeland has on a Nazi-operated newspaper in Krakow during the war. Canada’s foreign min- ister would prefer not to say so. When fi rst asked about it at a news conference nothing to be ashamed of on Monday, she bobbed and weaved. It’s “public knowledge that there have been efforts, as U.S. intelligence forces have The point of such in the Resistance,” my roommate said. He said, by Russia to destabilize the U.S. paused for a beat. “The Resistance wasn’t political system,” Freeland said. “I think black eras in history that big.” that Canadians, and indeed other western He was paraphrasing J.B.S. Haldane, countries, should be prepared for similar is to survive them and who said, “The universe is not only queer- efforts to be directed at us.” er than we suppose, but queerer than Freeland’s answer was true, as far avoid repeating them. we can suppose.” War, my roommate was as it went. Canadians should indeed be implying, is so horrible that just about prepared for Russia to lead efforts to Chrystia Freeland nobody dares look it in the face. destabilize Canada’s political leadership. is in the business of This is obvious to most Europeans It makes sense that Freeland would be a Paul Wells and hard for most Canadians to under- target. She’s already banned from travel- helping societies—ours, Inside Politics II stand. Their war happened at home; ours ling to Russia, as part of the tit-for-tat happened an ocean away. A consistent game of escalating sanctions the Rus- Ukraine’s, the world’s— thread in Canadian veterans’ accounts sians played with the West in the wake n 1992, I studied for a school year in of their return home was the widespread of Vladimir Putin’s illegal annexation of stay on the side of sanity. IParis. My roommate was French. One lack of interest in hearing what the sol- Crimea, in Ukraine. Freeland is obviously night, over cheap port from the local diers had seen and done. A rough con- the leading voice in the government for It makes her a target. grocery, we got to talking about World sensus among Canadians who’d stayed rebutting Russia’s actions there. War II. “Everyone’s grandparents fought home during the war was that no good And indeed, tales of Freeland’s grand- father Michael Chomiak have been circu- lating on pro-Putin social media accounts and websites since January. RECIPIENTS ANNOUNCED TICKETS NOW ON SALE The tales also appear to be founded in demonstrable fact. The truth of Chomi- ak’s stint at a Nazi-controlled newspaper in occupied Krakow has been known CELEBRATING CANADA’S HIGHEST HONOUR IN THE PERFORMING ARTS to Freeland for more than 20 years. Her uncle, historian John-Paul Himka, wrote about Chomiak in a 1996 journal article. Freeland helped edit the article. There’s no evidence Chomiak wrote any of the anti-Jewish diatribes that fl owed like sewage through the pages of the newspaper, Krakivski Visti. His state of mind at the time cannot be known to us. After the war he told his family he had worked with the anti-Nazi resistance, helping its members get false papers. Perhaps it’s true. Perhaps it’s one of the stories people tell themselves later, as they try to live with the things they did to stay alive in hell. What we know is that if Chomiak was still alive at the end of the war, it’s because he took pains to stay on the right side of the murderers who had occupied Ukraine and Poland for the war’s dura- tion. Everyone did. Everyone had to. You Photo: Mark Seliger Photo: Sam Jones Photo: Mathieu Rivard Photo: Benoît Aquin might be a resister for three hours a day Brigitte Haentjens Michael J. Fox Martin Short Yves Sioui Durand after collaborating the other 21. Those who didn’t manage to escape to the West, as Chomiak and his family did, stayed behind and spent generations staying on the right side of the new occupiers, the Stalinist murderers who took over from the Nazis. Today in central Europe there are political parties that believe they can draw clean moral distinctions through the countless layers of betrayal and ac- commodation that characterized those terrible lost decades. One of them is in Photo: Karolina Kuras Photo: Rick Guest & Olivia Pomp Photo: Michele Bouvier Photo: Denis McCready MENTOR PROTÉGÉ power now in Poland. That country’s Jean Beaudin Karen Kain Robert Binet William H. Loewen current government seeks to blame and penalize people today for their behaviour under Communism. It’s a terrible waste of effort because no coherent allotment CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2017 GOVERNOR GENERAL’S of blame and absolution is possible. That’s what totalitarianism does to a so- PERFORMING ARTS AWARDS RECIPIENTS ciety. As Winston Smith learns by the end of 1984, “Under the spreading chestnut Join the 25th anniversary awards celebration on June 29, 2017 tree / I sold you and you sold me.” at Canada’s National Arts Centre. The point of such black eras in history is to survive them and avoid repeating Watch the announcement at nac-cna.ca/ggawards. them. Chrystia Freeland is in the business of helping societies—ours, Ukraine’s, the world’s—stay on the side of sanity. It PRESENTED BY PRODUCED BY IN PARTNERSHIP WITH WITH THE SUPPORT OF makes her a target. The fact that her fam- ily existed in the damned 20th century gives her opponents ammunition. None of this takes away the legitimacy of her important work. MAJOR SPONSOR BROADCAST PARTNER ASSOCIATE SPONSORS MEDIA PARTNER Paul Wells is a national affairs writer for The Toronto Star. This column was released on March 10. The Hill Times THE HILL TIMES | MONDAY, MARCH 13, 2017 13 Opinion

Those committed to improv- ing health care for all Canadians need look no further than the Canada’s health-care report survey data and analyses pro- vided, at no cost, at http://www. mcgill.ca/hcic-sssc/ to understand how Canadian doctors, nurses, pharmacists, associated health card shows way forward professionals and administrators, as well as ordinary citizens see our health-care system; and what Canada’s they believe to be the key issues Politically mandated universal access to federal that need our attention foremost. health care in Canada, while still favourably Health The 2016 HCIC Report Card Minister Jane also provides insights relating to perceived in terms of quality, does not Philpott, other areas of concern, including pictured in a differences in opinions between translate into universal perception of timely Hill scrum. doctors and patients, and doc- The Hill Times tors and nurses, defi nition of key access to care, the prerequisite to effective photograph by components of patient-centred Jake Wright care, issues related to end of life patient-centred care. care—including hospice and pal- liative care and medically assisted Ask Canadians what is the top death—degree and reasons why priority and they will tell you that patients don’t adhere to prescrip- timely access to care, whether tion regimens and what Canadi- primary, specialist, community- ans most want from their health based or end-of-life, should be The only other issues even sional schools and fostering profes- care system going forward—with our chief concern. This makes approaching this level of concern sionals to work in teams. Enhanced insightful comparisons of how per- sense because, if citizens lack were perceived shortages of phy- team care is strongly supported by ceptions are changing over time. access to care services, other sicians and lack of funding earlier most professionals, as are enabling Things can be better is the components like collegiality, qual- in the century, both of which have nurses and pharmacists to expand mantra of the HCIC Report Card. ity, or cost don’t matter. receded to 13 per cent and seven their existing roles in diagnosis The report card tells us what we Terrence Montague Access to health care is not get- per cent, respectively, in 2016. and treatment of patients. need to improve fi rst and how. We Health care ting better. It is getting worse, Cana- In terms of access to specifi c In summary, politically mandated need to get started now. dians say. In 1998, only four per cent care services and profession- universal access to health care in Terrence Montague, CM, CD, of the public expressed a general als, the concern extends to most Canada, while still favourably per- MD, leads the Health Care in Can- or almost 20 years, consecu- concern around wait times. How- aspects of care, including emer- ceived in terms of quality, does not ada Survey on behalf of multiple Ftive Health Care in Canada ever, by 2007 the general public’s gency departments, specialists, translate into universal perception partners that include the Canadian (HCIC) surveys have provided concern had risen to 20 per cent family physicians, nurse prac- of timely access to care, the prereq- Medical Association, the Canadian data and analyses that constitute and it rose to 36 per cent in 2016. titioners, palliative care, long uisite to effective patient-centred Nurses Association, the Canadian Canada’s health-care report card. Moreover, timely access to health term and mental health care and care. While viable suggestions for Cancer Society and some dozen Overall, the reports suggest that, care is perceived to be getting worse access to new medicines. improvement of access have been others. He is a principal in CareNet while legislators and administra- in all regions of the country: the With regard to stakeholders’ proposed, Canadians are pessimistic Health Management and adjunct tors at all levels of the system negative momentum being highest proposals to improve care access, about solving the issue in the near professor of medicine at the Uni- fi ddle, they do so as care services in British Columbia and lowest in the public’s current top choices are future, with an accompanying pre- versity of Alberta. to Canadians burn. the Prairie provinces. increasing the enrolment in profes- diction of decrease in quality of care. The Hill Times Transportation and smart cities: more bits and bytes, less steel and concrete

Federal transportation infrastructure Self-driving cars rely on com- on nearby transit hubs and route that the cities’ needs in protecting puter vision technologies such as information to transit system the public interest are met. spending can deliver more bang for buck by LIDAR, but embedding CV into users on public displays or smart Procure services, not assets. city infrastructure adds a different devices are a few examples. Avoid bets on specifi c tech- creating an ecosystem for the adoption of kind of smarts. By combining CV Federal policy and invest- nologies and large-scale one-off with other sensors such as GPS or ments can enable transportation investments will become a sunk innovation and technology in Canada’s cities. Bluetooth to sense traffi c fl ows and in smart cities cost as technologies become then optimize traffi c and signal op- Canada is well placed to pilot obsolete. Pay for services that world’s population lives in cities, erations, cities can make busy cor- and integrate innovations in com- turn-key solution providers can and some expect the share of ur- ridors and intersections safer for puter science, communications, upgrade and maintain. ban dwellers to exceed 60 per cent pedestrians and bikers, and better and cognition to improve trans- The federal government can by 2030. Canada’s latest census manage congestion by smoothing portation in cities. Announced build these strategies into its showed that over 80% of Canadi- out the fl ow of cars and trucks. federal infrastructure investment investment plans; for example, by ans already live in urban areas. Cloud storage is already being plans—$180-billion over the next re-conceiving evaluation criteria for Canada’s National Research used for data amassed through most 11 years—can be a catalyst to funding allocations and project pri- Council (NRC) convened a Cities of modern sensors like CV technolo- encourage the adoption of these oritization to include how cities and the Future summit in 2016, conclud- gies. Cities no longer need to install and other Smart City technolo- projects plan to use technology and ing that cities must increasingly rely and manage server farms and com- gies and innovations. innovation. The federal government Vivek Sakhrani on data for decision-making, and plex IT systems, and can instead ac- Three federal strategies can can also convene as part of its invest- Cities & infrastructure adapt to rapidly changing tech- cess turnkey solutions and data-driv- help cities build the right kind of ment program, a forum for establish- nologies such as automation in the en insights, now readily available in Smart City sand box for leverag- ing a common set of open data archi- transportation sector. Hardware sen- the marketplace. Cities can free up ing these technologies: tectures, technical standards, and etting urban mobility right—for sors, software apps and information their resources to focus on transpor- Open the data fl ood gates, and model service agreements across Gpeople and goods—will be criti- services are among the technologies tation system performance—using harness crowd creativity. Use the provincial and municipal jurisdic- cal to attracting talent, investment that can make transportation in cit- cloud-based platforms and apps for cloud to create an open data eco- tions, to further incent innovation. and the competitiveness of cities of ies smarter, safer, and more effi cient matching demand for limited car- system. Let individuals and fi rms Vivek Sakhrani is a member of the future. To further this goal, the and cities should be proactive in parking with available spaces, and be creative about how to make the self-styled and unappointed fall economic statement introduced harnessing their potential. loading zones and curb space for use of massive de-identifi ed data Advisory Council on Transporta- the idea of a Canadian Smart City Canadian cities should capital- truck deliveries, for example. in new applications and services. tion Infrastructure Investment Challenge in 2017. How can federal ize on three technology areas to Augmented or mixed reality Focus on inter-operability and composed of independent subject efforts help write the rules of the be more dynamic and responsive combines the real and the virtual. standards. Work with technology matter experts from CPCS, a game and incent innovation in prom- to why, how, and when people Human senses are augmented experts, system operators, and Canadian management consulting ising technologies to make transpor- and goods move. with information feeds using vendors to understand platforms fi rm with strengths in transporta- tation in Canadian cities smarter? Computer Vision (CV) is a col- specialized screens, glasses, and that cannot only do more with to- tion and related infrastructure Cities are the future, and the lection of approaches that enable audio. Heads up displays pro- day’s assets but are also adaptable strategy, data science, economic future is here. computers to see and sense motion, viding safety alerts, proximity for the future. Participate in the analysis and policy (www.cpcs.ca). More than 50 per cent of the vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians. warning to drivers, or information standards setting process to ensure The Hill Times 14 MONDAY, MARCH 13, 2017 | THE HILL TIMES Comment

Members massively powerful study like this; our mili- of the tary is a fraction that size. Canadian What the American researchers found military is not reassuring. Compared to other anti- deserve malarial drugs, mefl oquine raised the risk better than of clinical anxiety in deployed soldiers, to be give raised the risk of post-traumatic stress an anti- disorder (PTSD) in non-deployed soldiers, malaria and caused hearing loss to a statistically drug with signifi cant extent. dangerous Compared to other antimalarial drugs, side-effects mefl oquine raised the risk by 12 per cent of when clinical anxiety in deployed soldiers, raised alternatives the risk by 83 per cent of post-traumatic are stress disorder (PTSD) in non-deployed available, soldiers, and in both groups raised the risk write Amir of hearing loss 81 per cent, in a statistically Attaran, signifi cant manner that powerfully suggests Michel these fi ndings aren’t just fl ukes. There is also Drapeau, a worrying hint, albeit not one with statisti- and Pat cal signifi cance (so skepticism is warranted) Stogran. that for persons already having a psychiatric The Hill Times diagnosis, mefl oquine may be associated photograph by with another bout of psychiatric trouble. Jake Wright Some will argue that these elevated risks are small, and that most soldiers would not experience the more severe side- effects. But that misses the point, because in a high-stakes setting like the military, it is wrong to believe that a risk must be large and ubiquitous before being taken se- riously. The Armed Forces have stress and danger enough without the added compli- “Rational Risk-Benefi t Decision-Making cation of being psychologically disturbed in the the Setting of Military Mefl oquine by a drug that puts people, or perhaps mis- Policy,” published but the U.S. National sion success, at risk. Time for military to Library of Medicine adds that “in addi- Fortunately, there are alternatives. The tion to concerns of self-directed violence, Public Health Agency of Canada says two mefl oquine is strongly associated in post other antimalarial drugs, doxycycline and marketing studies with risk of violence atovaquone-proguanil, are similarly effective get real about risks towards others, including homicide, magni- in most settings. Both have only mild side- fying concerns of these consequences with effects—certainly not psychosis—and are the the drug’s use among military personnel usual drugs of choice for civilian travellers. who are likely to be heavily armed dur- It begs the question of why the Cana- of anti-malaria drug ing use of the drug. Owing to the known dian Armed Forces surgeon general favors association of the drug with agitation and a drug that civilian doctors tend to avoid. aggression, which may affect between He has never explained. The American, Australian, of veterans and scientists, the CF has obsti- one and 10 in 1,000 users, and the to the So what would happen if the Canadian nately refused to reconsider its plans to use drug’s known association with symptoms Armed Forces, badly prepared, undertook a British, French and a controversial malaria medicine, mefl o- of more acute intoxication including dis- mission amid highly endemic P. falciparum quine, which is associated with psychoses sociative and paranoid psychosis, there has type malaria—perhaps the UN peacekeeping German militaries moved and various other neuropsychiatric harms been reasonable speculation by military effort in Mali now being considered? in a small number of users. and government offi cials that mefl oquine First, some soldiers will get malaria, no off mefl oquine, but The American, Australian, British, French, intoxication may have contributed to cases matter which drug they use. No medicine and German militaries moved off mefl o- of homicidal violence overseas and among reaches 100 per cent effectiveness in actual stubbornly the Canadian quine, but, stubbornly, the Canadian Armed returned service members.” use because not everyone follows doc- Armed Forces are not Forces are not doing so. All that the Cana- It seems a poor idea to give heavily tors’ or commanders’ orders (atovaquone- dian Armed Forces’ surgeon general will say armed soldiers a drug capable of driving proguanil tops out around 96 per cent). doing so. is that the matter is being reviewed, which is them into murderous or suicidal psychosis. The Canadian Armed Forces someday usually a euphemism for doing nothing. The Canadian Forces would not disagree will encounter malaria in their operations. As writers with a past in the military with that or deny that this is what studies They can enter into that either with level- chain of command, in Veterans Affairs, and have shown. Instead, its surgeon general, headed preparation, as our closest allies in malaria epidemiology, we think this po- Brig.-Gen. H.C. MacKay, bellows that the have done, or with the radical denialism sition ignores the realities of our allies and studies are “not strong science.” How odd of the surgeon general, who accuses those the warnings of science. Canada’s soldiers that he thinks he knows clinical science allies and the biomedical professions of deserve better. Much better. better than the experts at Health Canada, “not strong science.” It is hardly a serious The rap sheet on mefl oquine is certainly but that is his belief. choice, and so we call on the chief of the worrying. Patient medication information Now, a just-published epidemiological defence staff to dismiss the advice of the published by the manufacturer of me- study in the American Journal of Tropical surgeon general, and do as our allies have fl oquine warns that “it can cause serious Medicine and Hygiene appears to prove done about mefl oquine. mental problems in some people. These that the Canadian Forces are wrong. Amir Attaran is a lawyer, immunolo- Amir Attaran, Michel Drapeau, Pat Stogran serious side effects may occur suddenly Beginning in 2009, the U.S. military gist, and former member of WHO’s Malaria Canadian military and may last for months to years after phased out mefl oquine and substituted it with Advisory Committee. Michel Drapeau is a stopping mefl oquine…[including] thoughts other antimalarial drugs. That policy switch former combat logistician and now a law- of suicide or harming yourself.” Since the gave rise to a giant, though unplanned, natu- yer and author specializing in military law. TTAWA—The Canadian Armed Forces 1990s, Health Canada has required a warn- ral experiment, because researchers could Pat Stogran is a former task force com- Oare excellent at many things, but tropi- ing on each pack of mefl oquine that it can probe and compare the side-effects in more mander in Afghanistan and was Canada’s cal medicine is defi nitely not one of them. lead to suicidal thoughts. A 2015 scientifi c than 360,000 soldiers prescribed one drug or fi rst veterans ombudsman. For months now, over the rising howls review on mefl oquine in military use, titled, another. 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ing from a reduction in regulatory processes then, after a course correction, become the In a sense, Trump is an that will allow a project to go from concept subject of Twitter praise and a concomitant independent candidate to approval in a massively shortened time rise in the share price. This volatility can be period, to a newly advantageous corporate daunting. Where policy certainty is valued, who won the presidency tax environment, and to the existence of advancing business objectives outside the many “no union” states. This may provide an public view is preferred; it is a decidedly through the vehicle of opportunity for Canadian business who have less volatile way to do business. the talent and expertise to take advantage The CEO as president: Donald Trump the Republican Party. His in areas such as oil and gas and infrastruc- has been a career entrepreneur and busi- ‘independent’ base starts ture, but navigating the shoals of U.S. policy ness executive. He is used to making requires expert guidance. decisions and having them implemented with his 25 million Twitter Getting jobs to the right counties: The through a business structure attuned to Trump campaign succeeded in winning key implementing his commands. Governments followers. northern and Midwestern states like Penn- do not run this way, as the president has sylvania, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Ohio been learning in his administration’s early by highlighting the need to spur employ- days. Governments have processes. Not ment in places where the new economy left all of the levers of power rest in the hands hollowed out towns and anxious voters. of the president. Quite deliberately, the Victory rested on a campaign that spoke framers of the U.S. Constitution distrib- to that anxiety and seemed to offer a ray uted power throughout the system and this of hope. But the political objective doesn’t battle between executive fi at and proper stop with the 2016 campaign. Trump and process will continue to be fought. That Walk this way: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau his core campaign offi cials are looking at said, the cabinet and White House staff and U.S. President Donald Trump, pictured supplanting the historic stranglehold that have been set up to accommodate the CEO at the White House on Feb. 13, 2017. Photo Democrats seemed to have on those states model. Populating his cabinet with pros- courtesy of Donald Trump’s Twitter Tim Murphy by creating 25 million new jobs. In two perous, successful businessmen suggests Canada-U.S. relations years these vote-rich states will again be that this administration will be run by a up for grabs and Team Trump will need to hierarchy with a determined, if somewhat dent hailed a decision by Ford to cancel a deliver in these historically blue states if unpredictable, CEO overseeing the lot. new factory in Mexico. He then pointed the ORONTO—While Canadian businesses Republicans want to be re-elected. A win- Subordinates will carry the word forward fi nger at General Motors which promptly Tstruggle to understand the uncertain ning strategy for dealing with the Trump from the C-suite. announced an investment of $1-billion environment south of the border, there are administration will be one that fi nds a way As CEO, Trump does not have patience in new U.S. plants. That this amount may fi ve keys to understanding how the Trump to help deliver this jobs agenda. The chal- for process and the churning of legislative have already been slated to be invested in administration will work, and the risks and lenge for Canada is that in many of these wheels. In this White House, Vice-President the United States is beside the point. The opportunities they create for Canada and states, the auto industry used to be king, Mike Pence will be the main point person investment fi ts the president’s narrative Canadian business: and while the public narrative has Mexico assigned to get things done on Capitol Hill. and there should have been no reason not Kick starting higher growth: Buoyant (and other lower cost jurisdictions) as the This creates some hope that cross-border to let it fi t within the narrative. Lockheed economic growth seems to be a thing of the culprit, there is a risk for Canada as those policy issues can be resolved favourably Martin, looking to save its embattled F-35 past for Western industrialized economies. auto companies decide where to invest. with cabinet secretaries and the vice-pres- procurement, moved a relatively small Without a swiftly rising tide, U.S. Presi- Guidance on where to invest and how to ident, outside the glare of the White House number of jobs to Texas and agreed to a dent Donald Trump’s ambitions to get jobs get appropriate kudos from the administra- Twitter account, especially in areas that do cut in price for the overall project. On a back to those communities and workers tion can be invaluable. not intersect with the core agenda items relative scale, the amounts were small, but left behind by technology and trade can- A public opinion army: In a sense, outlined above. permitted the president to claim victory, not be realized. Although never publicly Trump is an independent candidate who Getting to yes: If your goal is to per- allowing the company to keep the pro- articulated, those closest to the president won the presidency through the vehicle of suade the administration that your “ask” is curement on track. In other words, letting argue that they have an ambitious suite of the Republican Party. His “independent” worthy or that you prefer not to be collater- the president have the PR win is part of policies aimed at getting to a three to four base starts with his 25 million Twitter fol- al damage by getting in the way of a Trump a winning strategy. Good advice can help per cent GDP growth target (as compared lowers. This is a massive audience and a priority, the path to success lies in provid- companies achieve get a substantive win to the recent one per cent to two per very effective vehicle for political mobiliza- ing the president with a tick in his policy while keeping the administration onside. cent trend). The fact that the growth might tion and message dissemination. More to box. Candidate Trump excoriated Ameri- Tim Murphy is former chief of staff to prime cannibalize the global market (or even the point, in a thoroughly divided America, can car manufacturers for building cars in, minister , and now managing the U.S.’s closest neighbours) is not their it is an extremely powerful tool for mobi- and exporting jobs to, Mexico. Minutes into director of McMillan Vantage Policy Group LP. concern. To get this done means govern- lizing against any Congressperson, Sena- his fi rst formal press conference, the presi- The Hill Times ment investments in the economy (massive tor, or governor (especially Republican) public infrastructure investments with who opposes the president’s agenda. public and private money, and an uptick in military spending), a “repatriation” of jobs and capital (“tweaking” NAFTA and Hire America/Buy America), and a signifi cant That ‘vast sucking sound’ stoking of the fi res of business investment may be the rush of capital (red tape and regulatory process reduction, and corporate tax cuts). In other words, the to the U.S. as it looks at a agenda is not one of pure nativism but also series of business-friendly refl ects a cohesive objective focused on generating robust GDP growth. measures ranging from This creates numerous risks for Cana- a reduction in regulatory dian business. 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president instead. The presidency was a ceremonial non-political of- Turkish leader’s stranglehold on fi ce, but he planned to turn it into a powerful executive post that concen- trated all power in his own hands. That required a referendum. But his ambition may have played a big part nation up for grabs in referendum in his loss of the parliamentary elec- tion in early 2015. An upcoming referendum In order to win back control of An April referendum on whether to grant parliament, he had to make an al- will decide if Turkish Turkish President Recep liance with the hard-right Nation- Tayib Erdogan ‘absolute alist Action Party (MHP). To get President Recep power’ will be close, write their support, he had to break the Gwynne Dyer. Photograph by ceasefi re with the PKK and reopen Tayib Erdogan is Rocio Necoechea the war against the Turkish Kurds. Then Russia and his own NATO given absolute power. allies forced Erdogan to close the border to Syrian Islamists, and Islamic State terrorists started bombing Turkish targets as well. Erdogan narrowly won the second parliamentary election in 2015, but he almost lost power to a military coup last July. He calls the coup attempt a Gulenist plot, German cities. Germany is home close because the country is still appointed to tens of thousands but it was so badly organized to 1.4 million Turkish citizens. In a split right down the middle. And of positions in the civil service, that it was probably a panicked tight referendum, their votes mat- it’s no longer left versus right. It the judiciary, the police, and the last-minute response to a secret Gwynne Dyer ter, so Erdogan was quite put out. is primarily secularist vs. Islamist. army. But Turkish liberals also government plan to purge all Global Aff airs “Hey, Germany,” he said last When Erdogan fi rst appeared supported his attempt to negoti- Gulen’s followers in state institu- week in a rally in Turkey. “You on the Turkish political scene as ate a peace deal with the militant tions, including the army. know nothing about democracy. mayor of Istanbul in 1994, he was Kurdish separatist movement Since last July, Erdogan has ONDON, U.K.—Reasonable Your practices are no different an openly religious politician in PKK, and all the while the Turkish used the coup attempt to whip up Lpeople have long believed that from those of the Nazis.” a country that had suppressed economy grew at a highly satis- support for the planned referen- the fi rst person in a conversation to The German government was as- any public expression of Islamic factory fi ve per cent a year. dum in April that would grant him mention Adolf Hitler or the Nazis tonished and rebuked him publicly. values for decades. He even did Things began to turn sour in untrammelled power as executive loses the argument. Turkey’s Presi- Erdogan’s devout supporters four months in jail for reciting a 2013 when protests grew at Erdo- president. Turkey has been under dent Recep Tayib Erdogan does not only grow more enthusiastic when religious poem in public. gan’s increasing authoritarianism emergency rule, with mass arrests subscribe to this view, and he has no foreigners criticize him. And with In 2003, Erdogan became the and there was a bitter split between and government by decree. Nasty, intention of losing the argument. 140,000 Turkish offi cials, judges, country’s fi rst devout prime minister, him and the “Gulenist” movement. but not necessarily effective. The argument—the referen- soldiers, and journalists arrested, and many secular Turks welcomed His policy of keeping the border The Turkish economy is crash- dum, more precisely—is about dismissed, or suspended since last him in power. “Kemalism,” named af- with Syria open for Islamists fi ght- ing, internal and external wars are whether Erdogan should be given July’s failed coup attempt, most of ter modern Turkey’s secular liberator ing the Syrian regime (including multiplying, and there are far too absolute power in Turkey for the his domestic critics have fallen silent. Kemal Ataturk, had become corrupt Islamic State) drew strong criticism many people in jail for months on indefi nite future. He was serious- Reporters Without Borders now and oppressive, and Erdogan spent both at home and internationally, end without being charged. Despite ly annoyed when various German ranks Turkey 151st out of 180 coun- his fi rst two terms in offi ce disman- and secularists began to suspect a reign of terror in the Turkish municipalities dared to doubt his tries in terms of press freedom. tling the secularists’ stranglehold on that his ultimate goal was an Is- media, Erdogan’s victory in the rendezvous with destiny. And yet, the referendum that the state apparatus. lamic state in Turkey. referendum is still not assured. Their crime was to withhold is supposed to grant Erdogan His main ally in this exercise These suspicions deepened when Gwynne Dyer is a U.K.-based permission for Erdogan’s govern- virtually unlimited power could was Fethullah Gulen, an Islamic Erdogan gave up the prime minister- independent journalist. ment to hold referendum rallies in go either way. It will certainly be preacher whose followers were ship in 2014 and got himself elected The Hill Times

I believe that a leader has the right to support the candidate Trudeau has right to express that might serve his government better only if three conditions are met. The support should be trans- preferences for local candidates parent, avoiding any kind of discrimination against the oppo- nent. And if the latter wins, they The support should ORONTO—The Trudeau For example, how can we port it all. Honesty, professional- shouldn’t be penalized. TLiberals have been called reconcile the need to have a local ism, and the ability to articulate a Trudeau has been always be transparent, hypocrites lately because of their candidate and, at the same time, thought are optional—like choos- open about his preferences for meddling in the democratic pro- to vote for the most qualifi ed if ing a leather seat when buying a candidates, and that is positive. I avoiding any kind cess to nominate local candidates. the two requirements aren’t met new car. don’t know if discrimination was Is Prime Minister Justin by the same person? A perfect This is very dangerous be- at play to secure the election of of discrimination Trudeau a hypocrite? According democracy will not necessarily cause many good people without Freeland and I don’t know if the to the political rhetoric and some elect the perfect candidate. fi nancial recourses and little or- successful candidate in Eglinton- against the statements made by the Liber- There are also other elements ganizational skills will be left out. Lawrence, , is opponent. And if als during the last campaign and to be taken into account. Furthermore, the leader of the not in Trudeau’s cabinet because before, the answer could be yes. If there are two local candi- party will be impeded from build- he is not qualifi ed or because he the latter wins, In reality, the issue is more dates with the same character- ing a team he trusts and is willing defeated the leader’s handpicked complex. In an ideal world, every istics, why shouldn’t the leader to support his program nationally candidate. they shouldn’t be association has the duty to orga- support the one he or she trusts to the electorate. My point is this: a leader nize a fair nomination process the most? The leader has the right In this context, how is Trudeau should not be penalized when he penalized. without favouring any of the po- to form a team that he or she is doing in handling this hot issue? expresses preferences to choose a tential candidates. However, there going to be comfortable with once I will elaborate with two member of his own team, but they are other important elements that in Parliament or in government. previous celebrated nominations should not use their position to should be part of the process. Hopefully, that person comes in which he and his party where manipulate the process to favour It is important that constituents from the riding, but that is not directly involved: the nomina- themselves either. are represented by someone who always the case. tion process in the riding of Angelo Persichilli is a free- knows their needs and, hopefully, he In a local nomination race, me- University-Rosedale, Ont., to have lance journalist and a former or she is from their community. The dia coverage is minimal, mostly Chrystia Freeland elected, and the citizenship judge for the Greater process must be open and fair. Ev- limited to controversies, candi- one in Eglinton-Lawrence, Ont., Toronto Area. He was also a eryone interested should be given an dates are not well known, and the supporting former Conservative director of communications to opportunity to run and, at the same program is a cut and paste of the MP-turned-Liberal Eve Adams former prime minister Stephen time, the most qualifi ed, honest, national party platform. The ele- against a local candidate. Harper and is the former politi- Angelo Persichilli and hard-working candidate should ments that count are the capacity I will not judge Trudeau’s cal editor of Corriere Canadese, represent their constituents. to recruit more members, the abil- choices of the candidates and the Canada’s Italian-language news- Politics In theory, it sounds great. In ity to bring them in on voting day, legal implications of the involve- paper in Toronto. reality, it is rather complicated. and a fi nancial capacity to sup- ment in the process. However, The Hill Times THE HILL TIMES | MONDAY, MARCH 13, 2017 17 Spin Doctors By Laura Ryckewaert Feature

“A number of indigenous MPs and others recently called for the Langevin Block to be renamed. Should it be? If so, to what?”

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here is no relationship more sympathize with those that ast month, NDP MP Romeo he Bloc Québécois supports hile some have argued “Timportant to our govern- “Isuffered in residential schools “LSaganash joined MPs across “Tchanging the name of the “Wthe man deserves his ment than the one with indigenous over the years, and the longer- party lines and called on the prime Langevin Block. History tells us place in history, the embarrass- peoples. That is why we are fully term damage it caused to indig- minister to rename Langevin Block. that Langevin caused a great deal ing litany of quotes attributed committed to implementing the Truth enous and aboriginal culture. “The building was named after of harm to aboriginal communi- to residential school-booster and Reconciliation Commission’s I was proud that it was prime Hector-Louis Langevin, a man who ties by establishing the residential Hector-Louis Langevin is ample Calls to Action. minister Stephen Harper who is- was also responsible for the cre- school system. He also betrayed reason to scrub his surname “Last year, we fully adopted the sued the fi rst-ever formal apology ation and implementation of the In- French Canadians by expressing from the address of the Prime UN Declaration on the Rights of to former students of residential dian Residential School system in support for the hanging of Louis Minister’s Offi ce. The renam- Indigenous Peoples, one of 94 calls schools—it was the right thing Canada. In 2008, Canada formally Riel, which earned him an admon- ing should be expedient, given to action of the Truth and Recon- to do. apologized for the Indian Resi- ishment from Honoré Mercier in a the lobbying effort to rename ciliation Commission. We remain “As far as changing the name dential Schools and recognized major speech given at the Champs Langevin Block stems from First committed to its implementation— of the Prime Minister’s Offi ce, I the tragedy that occurred and de Mars in Montreal. Canada’s Nations themselves. and the other 44 calls to action will leave to the elected offi cials continues to occur due to ongoing 150th anniversary is surely the best “But as Bob Rae rightfully under federal purview—in full to discuss. If the legacy of Hec- intergenerational effects. moment to address the history of points out, the government would partnership and consultation with tor Langevin and his connection “As Saganash pointedly re- such false heroes and rename the do well to develop a more con- indigenous peoples. to residential schools is some- marked, ‘An apology means noth- public places that honour them. sistent renaming policy for its “One of these 44 calls to actions is thing our indigenous and aborigi- ing if action doesn’t remedy the “A number of fi gures are still assets during the process. Let’s the development of a reconciliation nal leaders feel needs to be ad- injustice. Every day at work, I am waiting to have a building in also remember the complex framework for Canadian heritage dressed by changing the name on reminded of the man who dreamed Canada’s capital named after them, work to repair relations with in- and commemoration. Actions like the building, they can and should up the school where I was sent, including Louis Riel, who could digenous communities following these are important steps towards take the arguments to those that purposefully to sever my connec- replace Langevin. But our recon- colonization and forced assimila- addressing the legacy of Indian resi- can make that decision. tion to my family and my nation.’ sideration of the names of public tion needs robust policy, not just dential schools in Canada and will “I’d like to see the government “The prime minister has a duty to places must not stop there. retroactive fi xes. help put indigenous peoples and all address the promises they made follow through on the request for a “The government should take “Renaming the PMO offi ces Canadians on the journey of healing to indigenous communities across name change as part of his commit- advantage of the celebrations to should include a working commit- and reconciliation. Canada and not lose sight on ment to respect the monumental revisit the names of public places tee of MPs and indigenous groups “We all have a duty to face the those issues. It’s a fi le they set the work of the Truth and Reconciliation linked to controversial fi gures. and a public consultation process. darkest chapters in our coun- bar quite high on in the lead up to Commission. In consultation with For example, the actions Sir John These exercises will help gauge try’s history, including the Indian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s indigenous people’s, the prime A. Macdonald took against fran- the national appetite on potential residential school system. Our election, but unfortunately have minister should capitalize on the cophones and aboriginal peoples new names. Based on the indig- government will continue to take only disappointed since, consis- 150th anniversary of Canada to cannot be ignored. We owe it to enous-government relationship concrete steps to redress past tently receiving failing grades for proceed with a rename and take Canada’s aboriginal communities over the past decade, we can at wrongs and restore trust lost be- their performance.” one more step towards a more to see our history as it really was, least say with some certainty that cause of this abhorrent system.” complete telling of this nation’s not in a way that benefi ts the Cana- Stephen Harper’s name won’t end history.” dian government.” up on the side of the PMO.” NOW AVAILABLE CanCon Contributions & Quotas In a Digital Age A complete guide to the regulations on the table in Heritage Canada’s review

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energy blackouts, infrastructure breakdown, supply chain break- downs, migration, and infectious Canada needs to fi ght climate disease outbreaks.” Past greenhouse-gas emissions have already locked in signifi cant future rises in global temperatures change, with or without U.S. over the next 20 years, adding to the urgency of acting now to limit future accumulations of green- Past greenhouse- ORONTO—No matter how only a tiny proportion of total costs Last year was the hottest year house gases in the atmosphere. Tirresponsible the United for most industries, a handful—such on record since instrument-based In fact, “nearly all of the gas emissions have States may become as the Trump as oil-and-gas extraction, cement, measuring began in 1880, while Earth’s systems are undergo- administration trashes existing mineral processing, and metals pro- 16 0f the 17 hottest years on ing natural and human-induced already locked in U.S. climate-change policies and duction—are more energy-intensive. record have occurred since 2000. stresses outpacing national and threatens to renege on its global Yet if some revenues from carbon This trend seems highly unlikely international environmental signifi cant future commitments on greenhouse-gas pricing are used to develop cleaner to change. protection efforts,” the NIC warns, emissions, Canada should stick and more energy-effi cient tech- If it won’t listen to scientists pointing to increasing deaths rises in global fi rmly to its pledge to signifi cant- nologies, this would make Canada a and environmentalists, the Trump from air pollution, the risk that temperatures over ly reduce greenhouse-gas emis- source of new technologies we can administration should listen to the half the world’s population will sions. It is the right thing to do. export and make our energy-inten- National Intelligence Council. List- face water shortages by 2035, the next 20 years, Business groups, conservative sive industries more competitive. ing the top seven global challenges that melting ice in the Arctic think-tanks, and opportunistic The problem with the Trump between now and 2035 in its most and Antarctica will accelerate adding to the Conservative MPs will put enor- administration is that its climate recent global trends report, the NIC the rise in sea levels, that more mous pressure on the federal and pronouncements are sheer false- highlights climate change, warning than one-third of the world’s soil, urgency of acting provincial governments to renege hoods that ignore all scientifi c that “a range of global hazards pose which produces 95 per cent of the on their climate promises. They evidence. Donald Trump once imminent and longer-term threats world’s food supply, is degraded now to limit future have two arguments to rationalize made the absurd claim that that will require collective action and this fraction will likely accumulations of breaking our commitment: climate change was a Chinese to address—even as cooperation increase, and that diversity in One is that whatever we do hoax designed to destroy the U.S. becomes harder.” It warns that the biosphere will continue to de- greenhouse gases in won’t make much difference since economy. This was utter rubbish. “tensions over climate change will cline, adversely affecting forests, we count for such a small share He said his administration would grow.” For example, “more extreme fi sheries, and wetlands. the atmosphere of global emissions. Yet on a per tear up its emissions-reduction weather, water and soil stress, and Over the next few years we capita basis, we are among the pledge under the Paris Agreement, food insecurity will disrupt societ- cannot count on the U.S. to behave heaviest emitters in the world. Pro- falsely claiming that it gave “for- ies. Sea-level rise, ocean acidifi ca- in a responsible manner consis- ponents of this argument say that eign bureaucrats control over how tion, glacial melt, and pollution will tent with its superpower size and Canada should, in effect, be a free much energy we may now use.” change living patterns.” international obligations. But rider, leaving it to others to make The real danger is the U.S. will The NIC warns that climate this is no reason to abandon our the hard choices while we continue become the single biggest threat change will mean more extreme own responsibilities. Sticking to on a business-as-usual course, to global cooperation and stabil- weather events, putting much our climate commitments is one emitting merrily away. But we can’t ity, breaking international prom- greater stress on critical systems important way to meet our own re- urge others to act if we don’t. ises, ignoring traditional U.S. al- that support and sustain life. sponsibilities for a less dangerous The other argument is that our lies, and weakening the network “These changes, in turn, will world while we wait for Ameri- climate-action policies will make our of international institutions that, have direct and indirect social, cans to come to their senses. David Crane economy less competitive and hurt however imperfectly, enable the economic, political, and security David Crane can be reached at jobs if the U.S. becomes a climate world to make progress and avoid effects. Extreme weather can [email protected]. Canada & the 21st Century renegade. While energy costs are confl ict on many critical issues. trigger crop failures, wildfi res, The Hill Times

For instance, I am encounter- backlogged access requests. Part ing delays and obstacles in a fol- of their job is to try and convince lowup request after reporting in users to drop old requests even if Delays, delays, delays: a The Hill Times in January, based they are on matters like drug and on Canadian Food Inspection food safety, saving them any ef- Agency (CFIA) access records, forts to belatedly begin consulta- that AquaBounty applied pres- tions or to see which exemptions constant for government- sure in early 2016 to speed up they could apply. getting its genetically modifi ed The delay epidemic extends salmon eggs tested so that it to the Offi ce of the Informa- could get quicker access to for- tion Commissioner, which has information seekers eign countries for production. backlogs in submitted complaints, My second CFIA access some on time delays. One of my It didn’t help that another LRT request for more details on GM complaints took the information Fighting lengthy delays are still the norm construction incident occurred last eggs getting fast-track export commission 10 years to process. November that likely made offi cials access has been met with a long The Treasury Board, the very when it comes to access-to-information and the contractor nervous about 150-day time extension. agency responsible for acting on requests from government. the records I sought. That incident A promised, small interim growing delays, is itself sitting saw three men engaged in spraying release was delayed and not on one of my access requests, 14 concrete on a section of the tunnel received until late February, and months later, on what open and That certainly has been the wall shaken up after a steel cage only came after I called the CFIA transparency actions they were case in recent requests to get to designed to provide stability came president’s offi ce, where it had working on at the end of 2015. the bottom of government-corpo- loose from the tunnel wall. been sitting for 43 days. And un- It has often been suggested rate actions that the powers-to-be Now, this last week, the Rideau like in the previous CFIA records time extensions and consultations prefer to remain secret. Transit Group has fi led an appeal received, the names of overseas should be limited and that powers My access-to-information wanting the records withheld and countries where GM salmon eggs should be given to the information request to the City of Ottawa for sealed without at this point any were being shipped were blacked commissioner to restrict the time it Rideau Transit Group (RTG) non- public information being available out and unnecessarily exempted. takes to respond. This, however, in compliance reports dealing with on the specifi cs of its objectives. That Not wanting to leave matters itself is not the solution to prompt their construction diffi culties on ends any illusion their non-compli- there, I have fi led another request access or lead to systematic quick Ken Rubin this $2.1-billion Otatwa light rain ance reports submitted to the City asking how many other access re- and widespread pro-active disclo- Ottawa’s LRT transit project has, however, been of Ottawa will be made public any quests considered publicity-sensi- sures of government records. met with delays. time soon. It is unclear which spe- tive went to the CFIA president’s Unfortunately, the current Offi cials kept extending the cifi c exemptions are being applied offi ce and for how long they sat government has set a deliberately TTAWA—Delays for months time they claimed they needed to or requested, or whether it is the there and if exemptions were slow pace. They have put off for Oand years are very common- consult and prepare the records. contractor or the city or both who do then added. another year or two even institut- place in attempts to get access to Rideau Transit Group, the power- not want certain records released on There are many more exam- ing minor changes to Ottawa’s government records. ful international consortium in what is the largest-ever Ottawa infra- ples of federal government delays secretive and delay practices and Cumbersome and, at times, charge of the fi rst stage of the structure project. As a result, I have that are poorly handled. indicated that a more compre- unnecessary lengthy consulta- LRT construction, kept asking for, continued my appeal to the city’s Health Canada is one of the hensive statutory parliamentary tions, creaky under-resourced and and getting from the City of Ot- information commissioner. most notorious of federal depart- review of such practices would rigid administrations, and time tawa, further extensions. So at the Fighting such lengthy delays are ments, with consistent delays of have to wait until the next decade. privileges granted to corpora- beginning of January, I appealed never easy and delays are still the a year to three years or more in Ken Rubin is an access-to-in- tions all contribute to the maxim, the City of Ottawa’s stalling norm, even when you come back responses. They and other agen- formation critic and user reach- “information delayed is informa- tactics to the Ontario information with followup requests after previ- cies have offi cers who do nothing able at kenrubin.ca. tion denied.” commissioner. ous records are fi nally disclosed. but handle dozens upon dozens of The Hill Times THE HILL TIMES | MONDAY, MARCH 13, 2017 19 Opinion

About the budget he is set to ment that is as long on ambitious It is not just on the budgetary unveil on March 22, the minister talk as it is short on revenues to front that the Trudeau govern- Trump makes a had this to say Tuesday: “We want fi nance its promises. ment may be overstating Trump’s to move forward on our agenda Long before Trump’s potential impact on Canadian policy for its and continue to be ambitious in arrival in the White House was own reasons. helping Canadians.” seen as a credible threat, it was Take the refugees that have handy cover for In the case of budget 2017, clear that whatever big-ticket been showing up in greater discretion may well be the better items had not made it into last numbers at various points along part of valour. year’s fi rst Liberal budget would the border. Trump’s determination Based on the government’s be unlikely to fi nd pride of place to ban citizens from a handful of pre-budget chatter, this year’s in subsequent ones. Muslim-majority countries from Ottawa’s myriad instalment is not destined to be a The sluggishness of the world entering the United States has watershed document. economy precedes Trump’s victo- propelled them into the spotlight. For weeks, Liberal spin doc- ry. So do the forecasts for a string But when The Canadian Press tors have been dampening expec- of double-digit federal defi cits investigated the phenomenon, problems tations. To hear them, it would be that could easily stretch—if you it found that the trigger for the best to treat the second budget of believe Canada’s Parliamentary steady increase in the number the Trudeau era as a non-event. Budget Offi ce—into the next man- of people crossing into Canada It is fair to ask whether the Trump White It is widely expected to leave date and beyond. to apply for refugee status was more questions unanswered Morneau did not wait for Trudeau’s arrival in power and House is providing the Trudeau government about the fi scal course of the gov- Trump to win to start to shovel the adoption of a more pro-refu- ernment than it addresses. some federal spending forward. gee federal tone. with much-needed political cover for Morneau and others point Take health care. To make the There is a legitimate govern- south of the border and blame pill of a 50-per-cent reduction in ment discussion to be had over problems of its own making. the uncertainty that is attending the rate of increase of the health the impact of Trump’s agenda on the arrival in the White House of transfer to the provinces easier Canada’s economy and a pru- nance minister, Bill Morneau has an unpredictable administration to swallow, the federal govern- dent government would keep its mastered the art of the platitude. to account for the government’s ment upped its offer of more cash options open enough to be able That could come in handy when tentative approach to its upcom- for mental health and home-care to adjust to whatever challenges he presents his second budget ing budget. services last fall. arise from the policies of the new this month. Indeed, since Trump’s inaugu- In total, it is committed to sweet- U.S. administration. It does not matter what curve ration, the fi nance minister has ening the provincial pot to the tune But it is nevertheless fair to balls his opposition critics throw spent an unusual amount of time of about $12-billion over 10 years. ask whether the Trump White at him in question period these in the U.S. on what the govern- But the six provinces that have House is providing the Trudeau days, his answers never stray ment has described as fact-fi nd- signed accords with Ottawa so far government with much-needed from the generic talking points ing missions. will see little of that funding upfront. political cover for problems of its Chantal Hébert that usually pass for govern- There is no doubt that Donald Based on the one-on-one deals own making. Inside Politics ment responses in the House of Trump’s presidency is a wild card negotiated to date, Le Devoir ex- Chantal Hébert is a national Commons. about whose impact it is hard to trapolated that Ottawa is poised to affairs writer for The Toronto Morneau is no more enlight- come to an informed assessment. hand over not 10 per cent, but rather Star. This column was released on ver his fi rst 15 months as a ening in his exchanges with the But it is also true that it offers less than 3 per cent of the 10-year en- March 9. Orookie MP and Canada’s fi - media. convenient cover for a govern- velope over the coming fi scal year. The Hill Times Thinking outside the lab

Examples that have signifi - Last year, the research budget It’s time for Canada cantly affected life expectancy of the Canadian Institutes for over the decades have included Health Research (CIHR) was to think outside the improved nutrition and housing, $973-million. Less than eight per lab—and invest more clean drinking water, hygienic cent of that budget—only $81.9 sewage disposal, safe deliveries of million—went to population in public health and babies, vaccination programs, to- health research, with the bulk of bacco policies, workplace safety, the budget going to biomedical the research that better education and higher stan- and clinical research. dards of living, to name a few. Yes, there are breakthroughs supports it. Here’s a modern example: waiting to be found in basic sci- Statistics Canada showed that ence—new wonder drugs, genetic BY TED BRUCE & DAVID PETERS from 1981 to 2011, life expectancy discoveries, less invasive surgery. in Canada increased by 6.2 years. Investments in clinical interven- ecently, the Canadian Public The largest gain during this time tions aimed at curing disease RHealth Association (CPHA) was due to the decline of car- are important, but public health celebrated the fact that the aver- diovascular deaths—and public research should not be largely Canada’s federal Health Minister , pictured. Public health age lifespan of Canadians has health initiatives had a signifi cant overlooked in the process. strategies for tackling food and fi tness could change outcomes for the increased by more than 30 years role in this reduction. In fact, there’s an important interrelated conditions of diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular disease all at since the early 1900s. That’s Addictive nicotine, second- role for biomedical sciences to once, write Ted Bruce and David Peters. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright something we can all celebrate. hand smoke and smoking during work together with public health If you asked Canadians why pregnancy contribute to cardio- research—to address issues like life expectancy in our country vascular disease. Public health emerging infectious diseases, an- For example, public health could change outcomes for the continues to rise—now 79 years initiatives paved the way for timicrobial resistance and chronic research is gaining a better under- interrelated conditions of diabe- for men and 83 for women—many effective tobacco taxation and diseases like obesity, for ex- standing of the food system, barriers tes, obesity and cardiovascular might attribute the increase to smoking restrictions in many ample—but not if we forever put to accessing healthy food and the disease all at once. advances in medicine, such as work and living spaces—initia- public health research in the back effects of marketing unhealthy It’s time for Canada to think new pharmaceutical research and tives backed up by population seat instead of the driver’s seat. foods. Research shows that cur- outside the lab—and invest more surgical interventions. Scientists health research. Most signifi - Consider diabetes, which is rent food marketing predominately in public health and the research working in labs, in other words. cantly, population health evidence a chronic illness projected to promotes unhealthy choices and this that supports it. Most would be surprised to fi nd supported legislative changes so increase in Canada from affecting signifi cantly impacts children’s diets. Ted Bruce served as chair of that 25 of the 30 added years in life that today, tobacco products in- 2.4 million in 2008 to 3.7 million This research provides guidance on CIHR’s Institute of Population and expectancy since the early 1900s are clude health warnings and cannot by 2018. This could raise health how families should get information Public Health. He is a former execu- not a result of medicines, but thanks be sold to minors. care costs by $4.7 billion dollars about food and how food marketing tive director of Population Health to public health measures. Public All these public health mea- in 2020. Another chronic condi- should be restricted. for the Vancouver Coastal Health health needs to extend beyond the sures led to a seismic shift in tion is obesity, affl icting 30 per- Public health research also Authority and an expert advisor lab, often working with populations how Canadians view smoking cent of Canadians and 10 percent shows how urban design can en- with EvidenceNetwork.ca. David and not just petri dishes. and their health, saving countless of Canadian children. Yet another courage active lifestyles as a route Peters is professor and chair of the Instead of curing disease, public lives and reducing health care chronic illness, cardiovascular to better health. Changing policies Department of International Health health measures work on prevent- spending on premature illness. disease, is estimated to cost $7.6 on urban density and transporta- at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School ing disease by addressing factors With such a high rate of return— billion healthcare dollars. tion will make the healthy choice of Public Health. He served as vice- that create illness in the fi rst place: both in life expectancy and in dollars Public health research, along the easiest choice as we encourage chair of CIHR’s Institute of Popula- social, economic and physical envi- saved—you would think Canada with basic and clinical sciences, walkability in a city. tion and Public Health advisory ronments, personal health practic- would invest heavily in public health has a signifi cant role to play in Such public health strate- board from 2012-2016. es and access to health services. research. Sadly, this is not the case. fi nding solutions. gies for tackling food and fi tness The Hill Times 20 MONDAY, MARCH 13, 2017 | THE HILL TIMES News

Rookie Liberal MP , pictured with some of her caucus colleagues on the Hill last month, said when she fi rst received angry and negative responses to her motion in December she felt confusion. The Hill Times photograph by Maureen McEwan

of her thoughts after seeing the With her Liberal colleagues in Canada, from local synagogues fi rst angry, negative responses backing her, including Canadian to churches to mosques to Hindu to her motion on social media Heritage Minister Mélanie Joly temples and more, the vast major- around the end of December. (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) ity of whom penned endorsement Amid death “I didn’t understand how a who has shown strong support, letters in support. call for a study to really look into along with opposition members, Despite its non-binding providing solutions for issues including some Conservatives, nature, the motion has sparked of systemic racism, religious she said, the motion is likely to a fi restorm of reaction, from col- threats, hate discrimination … how that could pass and be acted on. umns, to protests, to petitions. be interpreted to restricting free- Ms. Khalid said she was “How long until my honest dom of speech, going against our inspired to draft it after an criticism of Islamism constitutes Constitution or creating sharia e-petition sponsored by her col- a speech crime in Canada?” over her anti- law in Canada,” she said. league, Liberal MP Frank Baylis queried National Post columnist Social media posts “brought (Pierrefonds-Dollard, Que.), gar- Barbara Kay in a Feb. 7 piece on the attention, and then the nered almost 70,000 signatures. the motion, in which she says emails started to come in,” said Dubbed E-411, it called on the it’s “noteworthy that the motion Ms. Khalid, adding that, “there House to recognize that “extrem- does not defi ne Islamophobia.” Islamophobia were a lot of positive emails, as ist individuals do not represent “Looking back on my own well as the negative.” the religion of Islam” and to oeuvre of Islam-related writ- A non-binding private mem- condemn “all forms of Islamo- ing, I have to wonder if much of ber’s motion, M-103 proposes phobia.” She said she took the what I have written—forthright- motion, Grit MP that the government should response to it as a call to action. ly, but responsibly—would pass “recognize the need to quell the “I wanted to make it broader muster in a post-M-103 Canada,” increasing public climate of hate and to be applicable and to re- she writes. and fear,” and “condemn Islamo- ally understand the systemic A lack of defi nition of ‘Islamo- Khalid takes the phobia and all forms of systemic racism, religious discrimina- phobia’ in the motion is a point racism and religious discrimina- tion that all communities feel many have seized on, and last tion and take note of the House in Canada,” said Ms. Khalid last month, Conservative MPs sought of Commons’ petition e-411 and week in an interview with The unsuccessfully to amend the mo- high road the issues raised by it.” It asks Hill Times in her Justice Build- tion by removing the word. that the House of Commons’ ing offi ce on the Hill. Currently, right-wing outlet Heritage Committee study how A rookie MP elected in 2015 Rebel Media has an open peti- looking to start a conversation the government could “develop a with 49.7 per cent support, Ms. tion, “Freedom to Offend: Sup- M-103 is scheduled about systemic racism and reli- whole-of-government approach Khalid and her family immi- port Free Speech, Not Sharia,” for a second hour gious discrimination in Canada. to reducing or eliminating grated to Canada from Paki- declaring that the government But before it even came up for systemic racism and religious stan in 1998 when she was 12 is “preparing to silence anyone of debate on March debate in Parliament, she got a discrimination including Islamo- years old—before then spend- who criticizes Islam,” and that fi rst-hand look at the darkest phobia, in Canada, while ensur- ing a number of years living in the motion is “a blatant attack 21. It’s likely to pass side of the issue. ing a community centered focus Manchester, England, while her on free speech.” Rebel Media Since putting her private with a holistic response through father studied his PhD. Attend- also organized a “Freedom Rally” and Liberal MP Iqra member’s motion No. 103 in the evidence-based policy-making.” ing high school and university the night of the fi rst debate on House of Commons on the notice The motion also proposes in Toronto before her family M-103 at a Toronto Christian col- Khalid says House paper on Dec. 1, Ms. Khalid the committee “collect data to moved back to Mississauga, lege, attended by an estimated Heritage Committee (Mississauga-Erin Mills, Ont.) contextualize hate crime reports where they’d fi rst landed, Ms. more than 700 people. said she estimates she’s received and to conduct needs assess- Khalid said she comes from a On March 4, a number of members are about 90,000 emails on the issue, ments for impacted communi- community that celebrates its demonstrations were organized along with “thousands and thou- ties,” and present its fi ndings diversity, but nonetheless, she protesting M-103 in Toronto and ‘excited to take this sands” of phone calls and social and recommendations within experienced discrimination Montreal, with smaller ones in media messages—divided about 240 calendar days after the growing up. Calgary, Saskatoon, and Regina. project on.’ 60-40 between the negative and motion passes. M-103 was sec- “That’s where I continue to Counter-protests were also orga- the positive, respectively. Among onded by 12 other Liberal MPs say that no one community is nized, leading to some clashes BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT the negative responses, are the and debated for the fi rst time immune,” said Ms. Khalid. between groups in Toronto and truly hateful, including “a number on Feb. 15. It is set to come up She started drafting her motion Montreal. hen rookie Liberal MP Iqra of death threats” now under inves- for debate for a second hour on in October, in consultation with Just fi ve days before the mo- WKhalid tabled her private tigation by the RCMP, she said. March 21, and Ms. Khalid said “diverse groups” across her Missis- tion came up for debate, on Feb. member’s motion, M-103, last “My initial reaction was “it will be scheduled for a vote sauga-Erin Mills riding, which she 10, there was a mass shooting December, she said she was confusion,” said Ms. Khalid, 31, soon thereafter.” noted is one of the most diverse at a mosque in Quebec City’s THE HILL TIMES | MONDAY, MARCH 13, 2017 21 News

Sainte-Foy neighbourhood, try? You’re a disgusting piece of their riding[s].” which left six men dead. The trash and you are defi nitely not She said Science Minister shooter was described in reports wanted here by the majority of (Etobicoke North, as an anti-foreigner, anti-femi- actual Canadians,” read another. Ont.) has, in particular, been a PBO analysis of nist, far-right Trump supporter. But Ms. Khalid said she is mentor and that, “the amount of Even in her “wildest imagina- eager to stress that she’s also re- support that she’s provided over tion,” Ms. Khalid said she hadn’t ceived positive messages, along these past few months has really thought something like the with the negative. The peak of helped to keep me going.” government’s shooting could have happened. contacts to her offi ce came about Since publicly sharing her “It is not about one race over a week before the fi rst debate, experience on Feb. 16, Ms. Khalid another. It is not about one reli- when she said she was getting said the hateful messages have gion over another. Hate does not about “30 to 40 notifi cations on decreased while the positive ones $257.9-billion discriminate. I am sure the black my Twitter feed” every hour. have increased. During a recent community, the Jewish commu- “There was a time when it break week in her riding, she nity, the aboriginal community, was really, really an issue that said she visited a Sunday school the Sikh community, and many Canadians were very much class of children who had made expenditure more communities feel what seized with, and I really appreci- her thank you cards. their brothers and sisters of the ate that, I appreciate the conver- “It was a very touching mo- Muslim faith feel today,” said sations that were occurring and ment for myself,” she said. “I Ms. Khalid when started off the continue to occur on this very really do want to highlight the plan and main debate in the House on Feb. 15, important issue,” she said, add- increasing number of positive noting that Statistics Canada ing a conversation is what she notes and letters of support that data from 2014 show a doubling wanted, and “at least it happened we’ve received here, handwrit- of hate crimes against Muslims and is continuing to happen.” ten notes, beautifully decorated.” over a three-year period. At the peak of the deluge, Ms. Khalid noted that shortly estimates Initially, after introducing Ms. Khalid instructed her staff after the House debate on her her motion in the House, Ms. to lock the riding offi ce door motion on Feb. 15, and amid • Statistics Canada (-$280-mil- Khalid said she wasn’t aware of behind her and screen calls, the peak of negativity, she did BY DEREK ABMA lion or 37.3 per cent) any negative feedback, and said something she said is no longer a Facebook live video outlining • Natural Resources Canada if she had to “pin-point it, the happening, though they con- what the motion was all about. hile the federal govern- Wment will bring down its (-$253-billion or 15.9 per budget on Feb. 22, making for cent) the most high-profi le announce- • Canadian Space Agency ment of what its spending inten- (-$78.6-million or 18.2 per tions are for the coming fi scal cent) year, a lower-profi le release • National Research Council coming out late last month was (-$53.3-million or 5.1 per its “expenditure plan and main cent) estimates.” Last week, the Parliamentary Some of the problems Budget Offi ce released an analy- sis of the expenditure plan and the PBO identifi ed with main estimates. the main estimates: It’s produced before the bud- Among the things it get and doesn’t include certain items contained in the budget. highlighted: Budget spending is not “clearly • $257.9-billion in total spend- and consistently” identifi ed in by ing authorities for 2017-18, departments in the main esti- up 3.1 per cent, or $7.8-bil- mates. lion, from 2016-17’s main Parliament approves the main estimates, and an increase of estimates based on the types of $751-million when compared expenditures, while the budget to the main spending esti- “describes the purpose of the mates to date in 2016-17. funding.” • $102.1-billion in spending The budget and main esti- authorities are subject to ap- mates are prepared “using differ- proval by Parliament ent accounting bases and having • $70-billion in equalization, different scopes.” For example, health transfers, and other Employment Insurance is not Liberal MP Iqra Khalid, centre, pictured with constituents at a community event in her riding of Mississauga-Erin Mills, payments to other levels of included in the estimates, and Ont. last summer. Photograph courtesy of Sarah Khalid government for 2017-18, up spending outlined in last year’s 2.4 per cent, or $1.6 billion budget was $65.7-billion more fi rst negative piece” was a video tinue to get calls “throughout the To date, it has been shared more from 2016-17 than what showed in the main from Rebel Media Jan. 25, which day” from across Canada. than 500 times, garnered 1,790 • $51.2-billion for elderly estimates for 2016-17. she said she felt was “unfair” A day after Ms. Khalid gave comments, and about 42,000 benefi ts in 2017-18, up 5.8 The government’s fall update and was “really politicizing the the country a glimpse at the hate views, but she said Facebook an- per cent, or $2.6-billion, from earmarked $8-billion in new in- issue.” After that, the hateful that’s been directed at her, the alytics indicated “only 59 people 2016-17 frastructure spending for 2017-18, messages began to stream in, Peel Regional Police indicated actually watched the video with • Federal organizations with though the PBO was only able to she said. it had increased patrols around the sound on to the end.” the largest increases in bud- identify $5.5-billion in additional Ms. Khalid comes across as her constituency offi ce and “It really goes to show that I getary authorities: infrastructure spending in the a cup-half-full kind of person, home. Ms. Khalid lives with her think we, as Canadians, we re- • Infrastructure Canada main estimates for the same fi scal quick to smile and to laugh, but parents in Mississauga and said ally need to do more to inform (+$3.1-billion or 81.2 per year. when asked about the hateful while they’ve always been “the ourselves on the issues that really cent) The PBO noted that the gov- messages she and her staff have kind of people who never lock affect us, and to get to understand • Indigenous and Northern Af- ernment has proposed to delay received since late last year, she our doors,” they have started to an issue completely before form- fairs Canada (+$2.6-billion or the main estimates until May 1 glances down, her face sombre now and have installed a private ing an opinion,” she said, adding 34 per cent) in order to improve its alignment and tight. home security system. she was, “a little disappointed in • Innovation, Science and with the budget by being able She read out examples of “It’s kind of sad and an- our media for the misconceptions Economic Development to include new elements of the the “direct discrimination and noying when you’re trying to that were spread.” Canada (+$1.3-billion or 99.8 budget in the estimates. direct threats” she’s received come home late at night and the With her motion soon be per cent) Changing the timing of the in response to her motion in door’s locked,” she said. debated again, in the meantime, • Veterans Affairs (+$1.1-bil- main estimates would require a the House on Feb. 16, shocking She said her family has Ms. Khalid said her offi ce has al- lion or $29.3 per cent) change to the House of Com- many. A YouTube video, in which been “very, very supportive” ready started responding to the • Public Services and Procure- mons Standing Orders, the PBO she’s called a “disgusting human and patient through the ordeal, 90,000 messages, good and bad. ment (+$824-million or 28.7 said, something it was unable to being,” a “scum bag,” with the though she quipped that with “We have a policy in our of- per cent) achieve in time for the 2017- individual saying they would “be three brothers—one older, two fi ce that we respond to every- 18 fi scal year, as previously there to fi lm you on the ground younger—there’s something of a thing,” she said. “I’m really glad Federal organization planned. crying … writing the story with walk-it-off, “you’re doing okay,” that Canada had the opportu- The PBO added that align- a big fat smile on my face. ‘Ha attitude. Ms. Khalid said her nity to have this discussion and with signifi cant ing the budget and the main ha ha ha, [Ms. Khalid] got shot caucus colleagues have “been I’m really looking forward to decreases in budgetary estimates would also require by a Canadian patriot’,” is just phenomenal in their support” continuing that discussion in aligning the planning processes the “tip of the iceberg,” she said. and encouragement and “in the way of a formal study with authorities: behind each of these docu- “Kill her and be done with fi elding some of the negativity Canadian Heritage.” • Employment and Social De- ments. it,” said one message, “Why themselves and never letting me [email protected] velopment Canada (-$4.2-bil- [email protected] don’t you get out of my coun- deal with the brunt of people in The Hill Times lion or 6.8 per cent) The Hill Times 22 MONDAY, MARCH 13, 2017 | THE HILL TIMES News

of being Canada’s ambassador “We have so many qualifi ed Liberal sources also said that to EU and Germany. Mr. McCal- MPs. Trudeau can get at least one Mr. Trump’s policies in the U.S. Liberals buzzing lum was appointed as Canada’s more, if not two, well qualifi ed could also be a factor in making ambassador to China. cabinet ministers from this cau- changes to the Trudeau govern- In Mr. Dion’s place, the prime cus,” said a third Liberal MP. ment’s priorities, which could be minster appointed former Inter- Liberal sources said that after a factor in a new Throne Speech. about a summer national Trade minister Chrystia about two years in power and They said that, by August, Mr. Freeland (University-Rosedale, having seen the performance Trudeau would have a better idea Ont.) to Foreign Affairs. In this of the cabinet ministers, some about the new U.S. president’s position, the former journalist will rookie MPs and incumbent MPs policies and direction related to cabinet shuffl e, fall oversee the Canada-U.S. trade fi le, feel they’re more qualifi ed and trade and other issues that could which includes trade irritants such could do a better job than some affect Canada. as the ongoing softwood lumber of the current ministers in the Should the prime minister de- dispute, the possible renegotiation cabinet. cide to shuffl e his cabinet, Liberal Throne Speech of the North American Free Trade “One key political headache sources said, Mr. Trudeau would Agreement, and bilateral trade. In for any prime minister is to keep be consulting his current cabinet the past, such trade issues came the caucus happy, especially and caucus members to fi nd out The eventual winner of the Conservative under the purview of the Interna- when you have 184 MPs and who is not planning to run in the tional Trade minister. almost all consider themselves to next election. Liberal sources leadership and further assessment of the Trump Ms. Freeland will also be be cabinet material,” said a fourth said this is a “bit early” to ask this dealing with the future of NATO Liberal MP. “So, I guess the sum- question, but in this era of perma- presidency are among the factors that could aff ect under the Trump administration. mer shuffl e will be the fi rst real nent campaigns, it is “pertinent.” Other changes include ap- shuffl e and Trudeau will attempt [email protected] changes to cabinet and/or policy this summer. pointing François-Philippe Cham- to achieve that balance.” The Hill Times pagne (Saint-Maurice-Champlain, Conservative leadership, Mr. Que.) as the new Trade minister, Continued from page 1 Trudeau might have to boost the (York South- presence of Quebec in the cabinet, Weston, Ont.) as Immigration “You’re halfway through the the Liberal source said. In the 2011 minister, and Cabinet Committees mandate. You move around some election, the Liberals won only (Burlington, Ont.) as Democratic ministers and give them enough seven seats in Quebec, but in the Institutions minister. Cabinet Committee on Agenda, Results and with and participation in the international time to study their new portfolios,” last election they won 40 out of the In the shuffl e, Mr. Trudeau also Communications community, the promotion of Canadian interests said one Liberal MP, who spoke 78 seats in the province. Currently, dropped Employment, Work- · Sets the government’s forward agenda, tracks progress and values abroad, the management of bilateral on priorities, and considers strategic communications. and multilateral relations, and international to The Hill Times on condition of the Trudeau cabinet has six cabinet force Development and Labour assistance and trade. anonymity because he was not ministers from Quebec, excluding minister MaryAnn Mihychuk Chair: Justin Trudeau Members: Navdeep Bains, , Jean- · Responsible for issues related to domestic and authorized to speak on the subject. the prime minister. (Kildonan-St. Paul, Man.) from Yves Duclos, , Chrystia Freeland, Ralph global security. The Hill Times spoke to 12 Liberal “Bernier could also put pres- cabinet. As well, he promoted Goodale, Mélanie Joly, Dominic LeBlanc, Bill Chair: Ralph Goodale MPs and an overwhelming majority sure on the Quebec seats,” the former Status of Women minister Morneau, , Jody Wilson-Raybould Vice-Chair: Catherine McKenna of these MPs said they have heard source said. “They might have to Patricia Hajdu (Thunder Bay- Members: Marie-Claude Bibeau, François-Philippe Treasury Board Champagne- Was Dion, Kirsty Duncan, Chrystia about a summer cabinet shuffl e. shuffl e in another MP from Que- Superior North, Ont.) to Employ- Freeland, , Ahmed D. Hussen, Diane Liberal MPs told The Hill bec just to show Quebec is getting ment, Workforce Development · Acts as the government’s management board. Lebouthillier, Lawrence MacAulay, Harjit Sajjan Times that the result of the Con- a fair share.” and Labour, and named former Provides oversight of the government’s fi nancial management and spending, as well as oversight on servative Party’s leadership race The Prime Minister’s Offi ce Democratic Institutions minister Cabinet Committee on Canada-United States human resources issues. Relations is seen as key to whether there declined a comment for this article. (Peterborough- · Is the employer for the public service, and will be a cabinet shuffl e. Liberal MP Kawartha, Ont.) the new Status of establishes policies and common standards · Considers issues concerning the fostering of strong “It depends who they [Conserva- (Winnipeg North, Man.), parlia- Women minister. for administrative, personnel, fi nancial and relations between Canada and the United States and the advancement of mutual interests. tive] elect, I guess. Based on who mentary secretary to the govern- In not-for-attribution based organizational practices across government. · Fulfi lls the role of the Committee of Council in approving Chair: Marc Garneau they elect, we can predict or forecast ment House leader, said he had interviews, some Liberal MPs regulatory policies and regulations, and most orders-in- Vice-Chair: Ralph Goodale what the priorities of the new leader not heard any speculation and refused to call it a “shuffl e” and council. Responsible for reporting to Parliament. Members: Jim Carr, , François- are going to be. It would help the did not know if a shuffl e or a new instead called it an “adjustment.” Chair: Scott Brison Philippe Champagne, Kirsty Duncan, Chrystia prime minister in making changes to Throne Speech was in the cards “It was aimed to address one Vice-Chair: Catherine McKenna Freeland, Karina Gould, Ahmed D. Hussen, Andrew Members: François-Philippe Champagne, Jean- Leslie, Lawrence MacAulay, Catherine McKenna, his cabinet,” this Liberal MP said. prior to the start of the fall sitting. specifi c issue: Donald Trump’s Harjit Sajjan The Conservatives will elect Yves Duclos, Bill Morneau, Jane Philpott He said, in his view, no change unexpected election win and how Alternates: Jim Carr, Bardish Chagger, Lawrence their new leader on May 27 who will in cabinet or new Throne Speech to keep a cordial, professional, MacAulay, Maryam Monsef, Cabinet Committee on Intelligence and then put together a shadow cabinet were needed. and respectful trade relationship Emergency Management in the weeks that follow. Depend- “News to me. I haven’t heard between the two countries,” said Cabinet Committee on Open Transparent · Meets as required to consider intelligence reports ing on who is elected, if the new anything at all,” said Mr. Lamou- another Liberal MP. Government and Parliament and priorities and to coordinate and manage leader has a seat in the House, it will reux. Prior to the January shuffl e, · Considers issues concerning the reform of responses to public emergencies and national mark the fi rst time that the Trudeau “I think the focus from day one Mr. Trudeau made minor adjust- democratic institutions and processes, improving security incidents. Regularly reviews the state of government transparency and openness, and issues Canadian readiness. cabinet has had to face the Conser- is Canada’s middle class and in- ments to his cabinet, such as and strategies related to parliamentary affairs and Chair: Justin Trudeau vative leader who will challenge the vesting in infrastructure. I’m quite adding the role of government the government’s legislative agenda. Vice-Chair: Jody Wilson-Raybould Liberals in the next election. content with that, personally. But, House leader to Small Business Chair: Members: Judy Foote, Chrystia Freeland, Ralph The NDP is also in the midst of a there’re some circles that are Minister Bardish Chagger’s (Wa- Vice-Chair: Dominic LeBlanc Goodale, Karina Gould, Dominic LeBlanc, Jane leadership race and will elect its new higher than me, and who knows terloo, Ont.) duties in August. In Members: Marie-Claude Bibeau, Bardish Chagger, Judy Philpott, Harjit Sajjan leader by Oct. 29. NDP Leader Tom Foote, Marc Garneau, Karina Gould, , Kent what it is that they’re thinking.” May, Mr. Trudeau gave a second Hehr, Mélanie Joly, Lawrence MacAulay, Maryam Monsef, Cabinet Committee on Environment, Climate Mulcair (Outremont, Que.) is ex- Rookie Liberal MP Kim Rudd portfolio of Fisheries, Oceans and Jody Wilson-Raybould Change and Energy pected to stay on the job until then. (Northumberland-Peterborough the Canadian Coast Guard to then · Considers issues concerning sustainable How Prime Minister Justin South, Ont.) said she doesn’t government House leader Domi- Cabinet Committee on Growing the Middle Class development, the stewardship of Canada’s natural Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) ap- know if the prime minister has nic LeBlanc (Beauséjour, N.B.) · Responsible for initiatives that will strengthen and resources, environment, energy, water and Canada’s proaches a possible cabinet shuffl e any plans to shuffl e his cabinet. after ’s (Nunavut) grow the middle class. contribution to addressing climate change. and new Throne Speech will de- After the U.S. presidential resignation from the Liberal · Considers strategies designed to promote Chair: Mélanie Joly innovation, inclusive economic growth, opportunity, Vice-Chair: Kirsty Duncan pend on who the new Conservative election yielded the stunning win caucus and cabinet for having an employment and social security, including sectoral Members: Navdeep Bains, , leader is and who’s in the shadow of Donald Trump, Mr. Trudeau inappropriate relationship with strategies and initiatives. Jim Carr, Dominic LeBlanc, Catherine McKenna, cabinet, said Liberals. shuffl ed his cabinet in January a young female staffer. Now, Mr. Chair: Jane Philpott Amarjeet Sohi For example, if businessman to adjust relations with Canada’s LeBlanc only has the Fisheries Vice-Chair: Jean-Yves Duclos Kevin O’Leary is Conservative largest trading partner. portfolio. Members: Navdeep Bains, Carolyn Bennett, Scott Cabinet Committee on Defence Procurement Brison, Jim Carr, Bardish Chagger, Patty Hajdu, leader, Mr. Trudeau would have to Another factor in this shuffl e With the Liberals reaching the · Considers and coordinates major acquisitions of , Maryam Monsef, Bill Morneau, defence equipment. shore up his economic manage- was to address the electoral halfway point of their mandate Amarjeet Sohi ment team, some said. he Hill Chair: Jim Carr reform issue, a political headache this fall, sources told T Vice-Chair: Scott Brison “I could see a Throne Speech for the Trudeau government that Times it will be time to “take stock Cabinet Committee on Diversity and Inclusion Members: Navdeep Bains, Kirsty Duncan, Judy [and cabinet shuffl e] being infl u- was attracting negative headlines of what’s going well, what’s not, · Considers issues concerning the social fabric of Foote, Marc Garneau, Harjit Sajjan enced by who the Tories elect. If for months. In the Liberal Party’s and then reset the agenda.” Canada and the promotion of Canadian pluralism. they elect someone on the far right, election platform, Mr. Trudeau These sources said that the · Examines initiatives designed to strengthen the Cabinet Committee on Litigation social conservative, the Tories will promised that the 2015 election summer parliamentary recess relationship with Indigenous Canadians, improve Management the economic performance of immigrants, and · This committee supports the Minister of Justice be very aggressive in going after would be the last one under the would be the best time for the promote Canadian diversity, multiculturalism, and that stuff,” another Liberal source fi rst-past-the- post system, but shuffl e and a new Throne Speech. by reviewing the government’s litigation strategy linguistic duality. and considering the policy, fi nancial and legal told The Hill Times. early this year he abandoned the This will give new ministers time Chair: Amarjeet Sohi implications of litigation involving the Government “If a guy like O’Leary wins, commitment. to prepare and get ready for the Vice-Chair: Mélanie Joly of Canada. you’ve got to shore up your In the January shuffl e, two vet- fall sitting. Members: Carolyn Bennett, Marie-Claude Bibeau, Chair: Dominic LeBlanc Bardish Chagger, Jean-Yves Duclos, Patty Hajdu, Vice-Chair: Patty Hajdu economic credentials. That’s erans—Foreign Affairs minister It remains to be seen if the , Ahmed D. Hussen, Diane Lebouthillier, what he’s going to go after. The Stéphane Dion and Immigration prime minister will keep the size of Members: Carolyn Bennett, Catherine McKenna, Maryam Monsef, Carla Qualtrough, Jody Wilson- Bill Morneau, Carla Qualtrough, Jody Wilson- good news for the Liberals is that minister John McCallum—were his cabinet to the current 30 or ex- Raybould Raybould they’ll know by then which fl ank shuffl ed out and given senior dip- pand it. Some Liberal MPs feel that (Finance Minister Bill Morneau and Treasury Board they want to shore up or defend.” lomatic appointments. Mr. Dion for a caucus of 184 MPs, a 30-mem- Cabinet Committee on Canada in the World President Scott Brison are ex-offi cio members of If Conservative MP Maxime was unhappy with the move, but ber cabinet with an equal number and Public Security committees where they are not shown as standing Bernier (Beauce, Que.) wins the in the end accepted the position of men and women is too small. · Considers issues concerning Canada’s engagement members.) THE HILL TIMES | MONDAY, MARCH 13, 2017 23

Science Minister Kirsty Duncan has Hill Climbers hired former reporter and parliamentary press gallery by Laura Ryckewaert president Anne Dawson as her chief of staff. The Anne Dawson new Hill Times photograph by chief of staff to Science Sam Garcia Minister Kirsty Duncan

Mendes, special assistant for parliamen- Small Business and Tourism tary affairs; Katharine Wright, ministerial liaison; and Stefanie Power, interim press Minister Bardish Chagger secretary to the minister. has a new communications A few more staffi ng changes of note recently took place in Democratic Institu- director. tions Minister Karina Gould’s offi ce. Laura LeBel, previously a senior special assistant cience Minister Kirsty Duncan has for parliamentary affairs and operations, is Shired a new chief of staff, with former now director of policy to the minister, taking press gallery president and reporter Anne on the role a few weeks ago in February. Dawson offi cially starting the job on A former parliamentary assistant to Que- March 6. bec Liberal Senator Charlie Watt, Ms. LeBel Before joining Ms. Duncan’s offi ce, Ms. joined the Democratic Institutions minister’s Dawson was wearing a number of hats, as offi ce as a special assistant in January 2016, a strategic partner with M&C Consulting under then minister Maryam Monsef, who is in Ottawa, a communications and crowd- now the minister for Status of Women. sourcing company, and an adviser for MC2, Ms. LeBel is a former director of the an “activity-tracking mobile platform that Ottawa Centre Federal Liberal Association powers social movements,” as described on and got a master’s degree in political man- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tweeted out a picture of himself with female chiefs of staff on the Hill her LinkedIn profi le. She was also a part- agement at Carleton University. for International Women’s Day on March 8. From left to right: Anne Dawson, chief of staff to Science ner at Dawson Ferguson Strategies, which Around the same time, her co-worker, minister; Josée Duplessis, chief of staff to Families, Children and Social Development minister; she co-founded with her husband, former Donovan Allen, got a promotion, getting , chief of staff to the Small Business and Tourism minister; Christine Tabbert, chief Toronto Star reporter Derek Ferguson, and bumped up from special assistant to senior of staff to the Veterans Affairs minister; Lea MacKenzie, chief of staff to the Justice minister; Sabina was a board member for the Banff Interna- special assistant for parliamentary affairs. Saini, chief of staff to the Treasury Board president; Mr. Trudeau; Katie Telford, chief of staff to the tional Research Station for Mathematical He’s also a former Senate staffer, having PM; Monique Lugli, chief of staff to the Status of Women minister; Leslie Church, chief of staff to Innovation and Discovery. been a legislative assistant to New Bruns- the Heritage minister; Josée Guilmette, chief of staff to the National Revenue minister; Geneviève Ms. Dawson is a former bureau chief wick Liberal Senator Joseph Day before Hinse, chief of staff to the Health minister; and Mary Jean McFall, chief of staff to the Agriculture for Sun Media at Queen’s Park and later on joining the Democratic Institution minis- minister. (Unpictured female chiefs of staff are Janet Annesley at Natural Resources, and Marci Parliament Hill—the fi rst woman to do so ter’s offi ce in February 2016. Sukres at Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness) Photograph by Adam Scotti for the corporation—and spent about four As well, policy adviser Christopher years as a chief political correspondent for Evelyn has left the offi ce. He was origi- the National Post on the Hill. While on the nally hired to the role under then minister ence and Economic Development Canada, policy adviser Pascale Massot working on Hill, she served as president of the Parlia- Ms. Monsef and previously worked for the having started at the department, previ- his ministerial staff team. mentary Press Gallery and is a former co- Canadian Air Transport Security Authority. ously Industry Canada in 2010. He’s also a Ms. Massot took leave from her position host of Global TV’s Ottawa Inside Out. Samantha Nadler and Jean-Sébastien former research associate with the public as an assistant professor at the University of After leaving journalism in 2006, Ms. Coté are currently policy advisers in the offi ce, policy forum, according to his LinkedIn Ottawa, where she taught comparative and Dawson spent a number of years as execu- which is run by chief of staff Rob Jamieson. profi le. Reached last week, he told Hill global economy and Asia-Pacifi c politics, to tive director of communications at Canada Dan Lindenas is director of parlia- Climbers he’s “excited” to be working with join former foreign affairs minister Stéphane Mortgage and Housing Corp., among other mentary affairs to Ms. Gould, while John the minister and her team. Dion’s offi ce in December 2015. In Mr. Dion’s jobs. O’Leary is director of communications, He is now working alongside Ms. Chag- offi ce, she was focused on the Asia-Pacifi c fi le. She is a and Byrne Furlong is press secretary. Also ger’s press secretary for small business With Mr. Dion no longer in the post, volunteer for the working for the minister is senior special and tourism, Marie-Emmanuelle Cadieux. Ms. Massot has switched offi ces and is Famous 5 Ot- assistant Victoria Windsor, executive and Previously, former CBC reporter James now a senior policy adviser at Trade. Chris tawa, a non-profi t communications assistant Kelsey MacDon- Fitz-Morris was director of communica- Berzins is director of policy to the Trade organization that ald, and executive assistant Linda Hooper. tions to Ms. Chagger as Small Business minister, and Emily Yorke also serves as a seeks to mentor Families, Children and Social Develop- and Tourism minister but he switched policy adviser. Mr. Dion’s former chief of and celebrate ment Minister Jean-Yves Duclos recently offi ces early last month and is now com- staff, Julian Ovens, is now fi lling the same women’s success hired Héléna Botelho as a new special as- munications director to Indigenous and role in Mr. Champagne’s offi ce. as nation builders, sistant for operations, starting March 6. Northern Affairs Minister Carolyn Bennett. Other political staff in the trade minis- having previously Ms. Botelho joined the minister’s offi ce Mr. Dignan is Ms. Chagger’s second ter’s offi ce include: Jamie Innes, director earlier this month and was previously new communications director in recent of parliamentary affairs; Joseph Pickerill, been a volunteer Anne Dawson is chief working as an executive assistant at Earn- weeks. As previously reported by Hill director of communications; Chantal Ga- communications of staff to Science scliffe Strategy Group in Ottawa, as indi- Climbers, former Ottawa Citizen reporter gnon, press secretary; Marc-André Poirier, chair with the Minister Kirsty Duncan. organization, and cated by her LinkedIn profi le. Before that Mark Kennedy left the Prime Minister’s special assistant for the Atlantic region; Photograph courtesy of was a judge for the she was an executive assistant for just over Offi ce in late February to serve as director and Jim Kapches, special assistant to the LinkedIn National News- two years at Devcore Group, a Canadian of communications to Ms. Chagger’s in her minister’s parliamentary secretary, Liberal paper Awards in recent years. She studied real estate company. role as government House leader. MP Pamela Goldsmith-Jones. journalism at Ryerson University, and was Josée Duplessis is chief of staff to Mr. Rachel Bendayan is chief of staff to Ms. Innovation, Science and Economic awarded the Southam Journalism Fellow- Duclos. Chagger as Small Business and Tourism Development Minister Navdeep Bains also ship at the in 1995. minister, while Rheal Lewis is the minister’s has a new political aide in his ministerial Up until recently, Ms. Duncan’s direc- Small Business and chief of staff as government House leader. offi ce after hiring Kelsey Zwaan as a gen- tor of parliamentary affairs and issues Also working as political aides in the eral executive assistant. management, Chris Ethier, had been acting Tourism Minister Chagger Small Business and Tourism ministerial Ms. Zwaan was previously executive as chief of staff to the minister since Rob offi ce are: Daniel Arsenault, director of assistant to the president of Universities Rosenfeld exited the role early last fall. hires new comms director parliamentary affairs; John Matheson, Canada in Ottawa, which advocates for its Mr. Rosenfeld left to join Veterans Affairs director of policy; Yanique Williams, policy 97-member institutions across Canada at Minister Kent Hehr’s offi ce as director of Government House Leader and Small adviser; Leah Hanvey, adviser for the West the federal level, and has also worked as a communications and issues management. Business and Tourism Minister Bardish and North regional desks; Farees Nathoo, technical translator on a freelance basis. She Currently also working as political Chagger has hired a new director of com- special assistant; and Daniele Medlej, spe- has a bachelor of arts in French and Spanish aides in the offi ce are: John Burnett, direc- munications for her latter portfolio, with cial assistant for social media. from Dalhousie University in Halifax. tor of policy; Michael Bhardwaj, director Jonathan Dignan joining the minister’s In another staff switch following the Elder Marques is chief of staff to the of communications; Stephanie Muccilli, offi ce on March 6. Jan. 10 cabinet shuffl e, new International minister. policy adviser; Michael Ingoldsby, special Mr. Dignan was previously a senior Trade Minister François-Philippe Cham- [email protected] assistant for parliamentary affairs; Diana communications adviser at Innovation, Sci- pagne now has former Foreign Affairs The Hill Times 24 THE HILL TIMES | MONDAY, MARCH 13, 2017 CLASSIFIEDS Information and Advertisement Placement: 613-232-5952 • classifi [email protected]

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Communications and Member Engagement Coordinator The Canadian Seed Trade Association (CSTA) is QUALIFICATIONS: seeking a results-oriented communications specialist s 5NIVERSITYORCOLLEGEDEGREESPECIALIZINGINCOMMU- The Green with 3+ years of experience and a track record of nications, marketing, science, or business and an developing strong professional relationships with understanding of the agriculture industry in Canada. internal and external stakeholders. The role requires Knowledge of the Canadian seed industry is an asset well-developed communications skills, the ability s  YEARSOFPROGRESSIVEWORKEXPERIENCEINA to work independently and to deliver high quality related role work, often under tight deadlines, as a member of a ECONOMY high-performance team in a dynamic environment. s "ILINGUALIN&RENCHAND%NGLISHDESIRABLE s %XPERIENCEWORKINGWITHAMEMBERSHIPBASED PUBLICATION DATE: March 20, 2017 The Communications and Member Engagement organization and a Board of Directors is an asset Coordinator leads CSTA’s internal and external commu- ADVERTISING DEADLINE: March 15, 2017 nication and member engagement to build on CSTA’s s %XCELLENTORAL WRITTENANDINTERPERSONALCOMMU- strong reputation as a trusted partner in the agri-food nication with strong writing and editorial abilities. n this important and timely policy briefi ng, The Hill value chain. This position is responsible for building s 3TRONGPROJECTMANAGEMENTSKILLSANDATTENTION strong engagement with CSTA members to achieve to detail ITimes will focus on the Green Economy in Canada active involvement in the organization to leverage our s -USTBEABLETOMEETDEADLINESANDEXECUTEON and the federal government’s role in it. We’ll take a look strengths across all areas of the seed industry. PROJECTSINAFAST PACED COLLABORATIVEWORKENVI- RONMENTANDSEEPROJECTSTHROUGHTOCOMPLETION at the government’s funding of specifi c green and clean- KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: s -USTBEASTRONGTEAMPLAYER WITHTHEABILITYTO Member Engagement – Develop and initiate activ- work independently tech projects; we’ll investigate what it takes for a carbon ities to increase member awareness and engagement. s #APABLEMAINTAININGCONlDENTIALITYOFINFORMATION tax to work and how it could compromise Canada’s Lead regular member communications including our s %XPERIENCEWORKINGWITH-ICROSOFT/FlCEANDRELATED weekly newsletter. Develop, implement and monitor software, and the ability to manage website content food sovereignty; and we’ll look at the whether or not CSTA’s member recruitment and retention activities. s 3OMETRAVELACROSS#ANADAISREQUIREDFOREVENTS the industry is exaggerating the need for new Canadian Communications and Public Relations – Responsible and meetings for CSTA’s communication with members and external pipelines. We’ll look at this and more. stakeholders including media. Manage CSTA’s website This is an exciting career opportunity that offers the and social media activities. Develop written materials potential for further growth. CSTA offers a dynamic including news releases, technical reports, media state- WORKENVIRONMENT WITHCOMPETITIVESALARY BENElTS ments and speaking notes for CSTA representatives. and professional development opportunities. Be a part of this public policy briefi ng. External Representation and Value Chain Please submit your resume and cover letter to Engagement – Build strong working relationships JOBS CDNSEEDORGBYTHEAPPLICATIONDEADLINEOF For more information or to reserve your government relations and with value chain partners and seek out alliances &RIDAY -ARCH  public affairs advertising space, contact The Hill Times display that achieve CSTA’s strategic goals. Organize and coordinate CSTA’s involvement in external organiza- advertising department at 613-688-8841. tions, committees, and working groups. Coordinate with CSTA members to ensure they are equipped to effectively represent the organization on external organizations, committees and working groups. THE HILL TIMES | MONDAY, MARCH 13, 2017 25

Party Central by Shruti Shekar

Former Grit MP Jean Augustine, Liberal MP Celina Caesar-Chavannes, Liberal MP , former PM A night of fi rsts and , EV's Lynne Hamilton, former MP Eleni Bakopanos, and Liberal MPs and Eva Nassif. girl power at the Museum of History

t was a night in a room full of fi rsts. The Ifi rst female prime minister, the fi rst fe- male opposition House leader, the fi rst Former Progressive black female Member of Parliament, and Conservative prime minister most importantly, the fi rst time 338 young Equal Voice's Denise Siele. Equal Voice's Lynne Hamilton. Kim Campbell. women, each representing a federal riding, sat in such historic company. Attending the Daughters of the Vote Equal Voice gala dinner was a surreal mo- ment in my journalistic career. On March 7, at the Museum of History in Gatineau, Que., I was surrounded by so many intel- ligent, brave, strong women—some serving our country, and others who dream of the honour. I started my night by bumping into Lib- eral MP Anju Dhillon, one of the women who make up 26 per cent of the House. Yours truly with Celina Caesar-Chavannes, Joanna Burt and Algonquin elder Annie Smith St “We all come from different back- parliamentary secretary to International Georges performing the Strong Woman song. Ms. Burt and Ms. St Georges. grounds, all of us here. I’m looking around Development Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau. today and we are all from [different] corners of the world, and if we can interact The Hill Times photographs by Cynthia Münster with each other and learn about each other, we can give so much more to society and make a stronger fabric,” said Ms. Dhillon before giving me a hug. Swerving through the crowds, I saw Conservative MP , and spoke to Liberal MP , the only woman MP from Nova Scotia. “I think it’s really important that we represent all voices in Canada,” she told me. “That’s why I’m really happy to be a Ontario Status of Women voice for women in Nova Scotia.” Minister Indira Naidoo- Labour Minister Patty Hajdu and Equal Labour Minister Patty Hajdu and The event, held as part of Equal Voice’s Harris. Voice's Nancy Peckford. House Speaker . National Leadership Forum from March The setting for the gala dinner at the Museum of 6-9, brought together women from different History. parties in the hope of inspiring the young women who came representing their com- munities to learn about politics. “I am proud to be the fi rst female About four dozen current sitting Conservative opposition leader,” said MPs were present, representing every party. Conservative MP Candice Bergen, who NDP leadership candidate pointed to a long list of fi rsts for women in was among the crowd, as was Green Party Canada through her party, adding that she Leader , who made a speech didn’t believe in quotas. “As you can see, Algonquin elder Annie Smith St- alongside Bloc Québécois MP Monique Conservatives have been at the forefront. Georges and Green Party Leader Violette Kouatchou, Sappfyre Mcleod, former Liberal MP Marlene All of my Liberal and NDP colleagues in Pauzé. Elizabeth May. Catterall and Alex Guèvremont. Don’t be fooled: while the event was for the house tonight—looking forward to women, there were men in attendance as you catching up to us Conservatives,” Ms. well, including event sponsor Air Canada’s Bergen added. government relations offi cer Fitti Lou- Toward the end of the evening, Can- renco, House Speaker Geoff Regan, Liberal ada’s fi rst black female MP, former Grit MP Sean Casey, and NDP MP Richard MP Jean Augustine, stood alongside fellow Cannings. Grenadian emigrant Liberal MP Celina During a brief moment with new Status Caesar-Chavannes, parliamentary secre- of Women Minister Maryam Monsef before tary to International Development Minister she gave her speech, she told me, “I have Marie-Claude Bibeau. Both spoke about Conservative MP Lisa Raitt, former Sarah C. Palmieri- the honour of being the status of women the importance of women in politics. Conservative MP Lois Brown, and EV's Denise Siele and Parliamentary Branco and Liberal MP minister under a prime minister who is “You know what I honestly tried not Conservative MP Candice Bergen. Secretary Celina Caesar-Chavannes. . openly and proudly a feminist, [and it] only to cry, I volunteered on [Ms. Augustine’s] means that there is a world of opportunity campaign when I was single-digits years available for women and girls in this coun- old,” Ms. Caesar-Chavannes said to me af- try, and we have strong organizations like terwards. “Knowing you’ve gotten to a point Equal Voice Canada helping us along the where you actually can be on stage, one, way—and what’s better than that?” and then two, be on stage with Jean Augus- Former Progressive Conservative MP, tine, like, whaaaaat?? Try typing that out!” cabinet minister and the fi rst female prime Others present included Conservative minister Kim Campbell gave a speech, leadership candidate Lisa Raitt, Minister of as did Democratic Institutions Minister National Revenue Diane Lebouthillier, and Karina Gould, the youngest woman sitting Liberal MP MaryAnn Mihychuk. in cabinet. Shruti Shekar is the editor of The Lobby Conservative MP Marilyn Gladu, Monitor, owned by Hill Times Publishing. Despite the good nature of the event, Bonnie Guthrie, and Emily Thibert, Conservative MPP Lisa MacLeod, Conservative MP Lisa Raitt, partisan tones still pushed through among [email protected] from Ms. Gladu's offi ce. and Raylene Lang-Dion. conversations and during speeches. The Hill Times 26 MONDAY, MARCH 13, 2017 | THE HILL TIMES Feature Hundreds of women gather on the Hill for International Women’s Day

To celebrate International Women’s Day, Equal Voice held a week’s-worth of events aimed at empowering young women. On Wednesday, March 8, 338 women from across Canada got to take the seat of their MP in the House of Commons and held a mock-session in which they got to hear from current party leaders, former prime minister Kim Campbell, and some got to ask Prime Minister Justin Trudeau questions.

The day prior to International Women’s Day, Sophie-Grégoire Trudeau joined CARE Canada for its Walk in Her Shoes event.

Equal Voice’s Lynne Hamilton, right, and other women waiting to get into the This was the fi rst Walk in Her Shoes to happen in Ottawa, and House. was aimed at raising awareness for the 10,000 steps on average The 338 women wait to clear security before women and girls in developing countries have to walk to collect the getting to fi le in to the House of Commons, on necessities of life each day. The Hill Times photographs by Jake Wright Wednesday, March 8, as part of Equal Voice’s daughter of the vote initiative.

The young women, aged 18-23, spent all week hearing from female MPs and other There were 70 indigenous delegates participating in the Daughters of political fi gures on such things as democratic engagement, women and politics, and the Vote event. international development.

Many MPs popped into the House during the special sitting to snap photos with their Delegates in the House seats on March 8. ridings’ delegates.

From a private business Quebec Liberal MP Alexandra Mendès, P.E.I. Liberal MP chatting with a centre in the House. delegate. lunch to a lavish affair, at B.C. Liberal MP Dan Ruimy and Labrador Liberal MP Giovanni's we strive to with some delegates. exceed all expectations.

Open Monday to Friday lunches and dinner 7 nights a week.

A delegate showing off her best Rosie the Riveter ‘we Free valet parking can do it’ arm. Delegates heard from House Speaker Geoff Regan, Kim Campbell, and all national party leaders. THE HILL TIMES | MONDAY, MARCH 13, 2017 27 Events Feature

Conservative Caucus Meeting—The Conservatives will meet for their national caucus meeting. For more Parliamentary information, contact Cory Hann, director of commu- Canadian Cattlemen’s Shindig: beer, nications, Conservative Party of Canada at coryhann@ Calendar conservative.ca. beef, and whisky NDP Caucus Meeting—The NDP caucus will meet from 9:15 a.m.-11 a.m. in Room 112-N Centre Block, The Hill Times photographs by Jake Wright on Wednesday. Please call the NDP Media Centre at 613-222-2351 or [email protected]. Bloc Québécois Caucus Meeting—The Bloc Québé- cois caucus will meet from 9:30 a.m. in the La Fran- cophonie Room (263-S) in Centre Bock, on Wednesday. For more information, call press attaché Julie Groleau, 514-792-2529. Federal Budget Day—Finance Minister Bill Morneau will release the federal budget in the House of Com- mons at 4 p.m. on March 22. Transparency for Forum for Young Canadians MP Receptions—The Fo- rum For Young Canadians will be celebrating Canada’s Dan Darling, president Canadian Cattlemen’s 150th anniversary by welcoming 350 secondary Association. the 21st Century students from across Canada to Ottawa in 2017. It will be holding a reception on Wednesday, March 22 at the Marriott hotel at 100 Kent St., Ottawa, in the rotating conference restaurant, 6-8:30 p.m. RSVP by email to ssawers@ forum.ca or by phone at 613-233-4086. happens in Ottawa THURSDAY, MARCH 23 Trade Experts Roundtable: The New Security Dimen- sion of Global Commerce—This symposium, hosted by Conservative MP , pictured Marc 8 March 21-23 the University of Calgary School of Public Policy and at the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association’s annual the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, will examine ‘Canadian Beef, Canadian Beer, Canadian Whisky’ MONDAY, MARCH 13 issues confronting exporters and policy-makers operat- reception which took place at the Sir John A. ing at the nexus of trade, commerce, and security. Macdonald Buildling. House Break—The House breaks March 13-March Speakers include: former CSEC chief John Adams, 17. It resumes sitting March 20-March 24, breaks Chamber of Commerce president Perrin Beatty, former again March 27-March 31 and then sits again April national security adviser to the prime minister Richard 3-April 13. It breaks again April 17-April 28 and Fadden, and former CBSA president Luc Portelance. Conservative MPs and Karen resumes sitting May 1-May 19. Theatre, Canadian War Museum, 1 Vimy Vecchio. THURSDAY, MARCH 16 Pl., Ottawa, Ont. 9:30 a.m. registration, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. program. Registration fee: $89. Register via goo. Nature Tastes: Sparkling Wines—March 16, 7 p.m. gl/Wd0zi3. For more information, please contact sp- to 9 p.m. Delve into the science behind sparkling wine. [email protected]. This unique pairing brings together sparkling wine, Norm Gagnon’s Retirement Shindig—Illustrious Par- a Museum of Nature research expert, and sommelier liamentary Press Gallery guru Norm Gagnon is retiring. Debbie Trenholm from Savvy Company for an evening Please join us to celebrate Mr. Gagnon’s career with the of taste and discovery. Traditional, contemporary and gallery. 3 Brewers, 240 Sparks St., 6 p.m. experimental sparkling wines will be served. Tickets SUNDAY, MARCH 26 and information at: www.nature.ca MONDAY, MARCH 20 NDP Leadership Debate—The second bilingual NDP leadership debate will take place in Montreal, focused Liberal MP James Maloney, The Hill Times’ Abbas Cattlemen at the Canadian Cattlemen’s House Sitting—The House is sitting March on youth issues. A new leader will be selected no later Rana, and Liberal MP Nicola Di Iorio. Association reception. 20-March 24, it breaks again March 27-March 31 and than Oct. 29, 2017. then sits again April 3-April 13. It breaks again April MONDAY, MARCH 27 17-April 28 and resumes sitting May 1-May 19. Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs: Parliamentary House Not Sitting—The House is not sitting this Reception—Fire Chiefs from across the country will week, but sits again April 3-April 13. It breaks again descend on Parliament Hill for their advocacy week. April 17-April 28 and resumes sitting May 1-May 19. House Speaker Geoff Regan and the Canadian As- It breaks May 21-May 26 and resumes sitting again sociation of Fire Chiefs invite MPs to the Speaker’s May 29 and is scheduled to sit every weekday until Salon where they will be hosting a cocktail reception. June 23, but it could adjourn earlier than scheduled. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Speaker’s Salon, Room 216-N, Centre The House will break until Monday, Sept. 18. Block, Parliament Hill. March 20. TUESDAY, MARCH 28 TUESDAY, MARCH 21 Macdonald-Laurier Institute’s Great Debate—Should OEA/CABE 2017 Spring Policy Conference—The Ot- Canadians be ashamed of their country’s history? Jack tawa Economics Association and the Canadian Associa- Granatstein and Noah Richler will hash out that ques- tion for Business Economics invite you to their annual tion as part of another Great Canadian Debate, 7 p.m. spring policy conference, titled Pardon the Disrup- March 28, at the Barney Danson Theatre, Canadian tion: Embracing the Headwinds of Economic Change. War Museum, 1 Vimy Pl. in Ottawa. Speakers include: Craig Alexander, senior VP and chief economist, Conference Board of Canada; Robert Hardt, THURSDAY, MARCH 30 president and CEO, Siemens Canada; and many more. Ikebana 2017: The Art of Japanese Floral Design— Members: $350 early bird until Feb. 17/$450 regular Ikebana International Ottawa Centennial Chapter 120 after Feb. 17; non-members: $450/$550; student/ will present its annual Ikebana Exhibition from March Conservative Senator Victor Oh, left, Conservative Senator Leo Housakos, Conservative Senator Don Plett; retiree rate: $195 (all rates exclusive of HST). Tuesday, 30 to April 2 at the Canadian Museum of Nature, 240 Jacqui Delaney, director of parliamentary affairs to Sen. Housakos, and Conservative Sen. David Wells. March 21, 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Chateau Laurier Hotel. McLeod St., Ottawa. Entry to the exhibition included in Program details and registration via cabe.ca. regular museum admission. Transparency for the 21st Century—More than 200 Canadian and international experts and advocates in FRIDAY, MARCH 31 Markham-Thornhill, Ont.; Calgary Midnapore, Alta., and set the agenda for Canada’s humane movement for the access to information, open government, and govern- The Relationship Between Parliament and the Agents Calgary Heritage. For more information, call the PMO year to come. April 8-11, 2017. The Westin Ottawa, 11 ment transparency will meet in Ottawa March 21-23 of Parliament—Agents of Parliament are meant to be Press Offi ce at 613-957-5555. Colonel By Dr. conference.cfhs.ca. at the Library and Archives Canada for a two-day independent from the government, but it is the govern- Reporting The Refugee Crisis—A conversation with TUESDAY, APRIL 11 conference. With participation from the Offi ce of the ment that gives and sometimes diminishes their power, some of Canada’s top journalists about their experienc- Information Commissioner of Canada, the Department their independence, and their funding. Some say that es and challenges reporting on the refugee crisis. CBC’s Life and Health Insurance Industry Advocacy Day—CEOs of Justice, Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat, and we have too many agents of Parliament, and others say Europe correspondent Margaret Evans; Globe and representing Canada’s life and health insurance industry Library of Archives Canada in collaboration with the that we need more. This seminar will bring together Mail’s Mark MacKinnon; Foreign Policy and OpenCan- will be in Ottawa to meet with Parliamentarians about Canadian Committee for World Press Freedom, the current and former agents of Parliament, Parliamentar- ada contributor Michael Petrou; Toronto Star national issues of importance to Canadians, such as access to Canadian Commission for UNESCO, the Library of ians, and academics who will share their views on that security reporter Michelle Shephard; and freelance affordable prescription drugs, investing in Canada’s infra- Parliament, and with a Canadian leading expert in open mysterious relationship between Parliament and agents writer Naheed Mustafa will be talking at the Canadian structure and international trade. For more information, government. The conference themes will look at key of Parliament. This half-day seminar is presented by War Museum, Barney Danson Theatre, 1 Vimy Place, contact Susan Murray ([email protected]). issues and how they affect a wide range of Canadians the Canadian Study of Parliament Group. Breakfast Ottawa, April 3, 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m. Reception to follow. Michael Healey’s 1979—Canada’s Shaw Festival is set including aboriginal peoples, journalists, historians, and buffet lunch included. $150 for members, $25 THURSDAY, APRIL 6 to co-produce a new production of 1979 by Michael Healey librarians, youth, and national security experts. http:// students/retirees, $200 non-members. For more with Ottawa’s Great Canadian Theatre Company. The play transparencyconferencetransparence.ca information, visit cspg-gcep.ca, or contact the CSPG Bacon & Eggheads Breakfast—Thursday, April 6, takes us back to the eve of former prime minister ’s 18th Annual Kesterton Lecture, Presented by Peter Secretariat at 613-995-2937 or [email protected]. PAGSE presents a talk, ‘Building a Climate-smart minority government’s defeat in a non-confi dence motion. Mansbridge—The Kesterton Lecture, Carleton Journalism’s Nature Nocturne: Picture Perfect—Friday, March 31, World: How Development Research Helps the Global It’s a fast-paced satire incorporating political heavyweights signature annual public event, honours Wilfred Kesterton’s 8 p.m. to 12 midnight. The not-to-be missed event on Population Adapt to Climate Change,’ with Robert and infl uencers of the era. The production will rehearse at pioneering contribution to journalism education in this every hill staffers’ social calendar, celebrate the Junos Hofstede, International Development Research Cen- Shaw Festival, premiere in Ottawa at GCTC and tour back to country. The 2017 Kesterton Lecture will be presented by at this month’s Nature Nocturnee. On the theme of tre. Thursday, April 6, 7:30 a.m., Parliamentary Dining Shaw as part of its 2017 season. The Ottawa component will outgoing CBC anchor Peter Mansbridge. March 21, 7-9 Picture Perfect, the evening includes a mix of eclectic Room, Centre Block. No charge to MPs, Senators, run from April 11 to 30, 2017. Tickets for Ottawa’s produc- p.m. Richcraft Hall, second fl oor conference rooms and activities, photo booths, selfi e stations and more, with and media. All others, $25. Pre-registration required tion on sale: 613-236-5196 or gctc.ca. atrium, Carleton University. Information and registration: a bit of natural science mixed in. Plus, last chance to by Monday, April 3, by contacting Donna Boag, The Parliamentary Calendar is a free events listing. Send https://carleton.ca/fpa/event/18th-annual-kesterton- experiences the Reptiles: Beautiful and Deadly, special PAGSE [email protected] or call 613-991-6369. in your political, cultural, diplomatic, or governmental event lecture-presented-peter-mansbridge/ exhibit and sneak preview of Ikebana, a fascinating dis- SATURDAY, APRIL 8 in a paragraph with all the relevant details under the subject WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22 play of traditional Japanese fl ower arrangement. Tickets line ‘Parliamentary Calendar’ to [email protected] by and information available at: www.nature.ca 2017 CFHS National Animal Welfare Conference—The Wednesday at noon before the Monday paper or by Friday at Liberal Caucus Meeting—The Liberals will meet in annual Canadian Federation of Humane Societies Na- noon for the Wednesday paper. We can’t guarantee inclusion Room 237-C Centre Block on Parliament Hill. For more MONDAY, APRIL 3 tional Animal Welfare Conference features speakers and of every event, but we will defi nitely do our best. information, please call Liberal Party media relations at Five Byelections—There will be fi ve byelections held dozens of different animal welfare topics, helping to [email protected] [email protected] or 613-627-2384. today in: Ottawa-Vanier, Ont.; St-Laurent, Que.; and further professionalize the sector, build knowledge and The Hill Times