TWENTY-FIFTH YEAR, NO. 1260 CANADA’S POLITICS AND GOVERNMENT NEWSWEEKLY MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2014 $4.00

HEARD ON THE HILL BUZZ NEWS HARASSMENT Artist paints Queen, other prominent MPs like ‘kings, queens in their people, wants a national portrait gallery little domains,’ contribute to ‘culture of silence’: Clancy

BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT “The combination of power and testosterone often leads, unfortu- n arm’s-length process needs nately, to poor judgment, especially Ato be established to deal in a system where there has been with allegations of misconduct no real process to date,” said Nancy or harassment—sexual and Peckford, executive director of otherwise—on Parliament Hill, Equal Voice Canada, a multi-par- say experts, as the culture on tisan organization focused on the Hill is more conducive to getting more women elected. inappropriate behaviour than the average workplace. Continued on page 14

NEWS HARASSMENT Campbell, Proctor call on two unnamed NDP harassment victims to speak up publicly

BY ABBAS RANA

Liberal Senator and a former A NDP MP say the two un- identifi ed NDP MPs who have You don’t say: Queen Elizabeth, oil on canvas, by artist Lorena Ziraldo. Ms. Ziraldo said she got fed up that Ottawa doesn’t have accused two now-suspended a national portrait gallery, so started her own, kind of, or at least until Nov. 22. Read HOH p. 2. Photograph courtesy of Lorena Ziraldo Liberal MPs of “serious person- al misconduct” should identify themselves publicly and share their experiences with Canadians, NEWS LEGISLATION arguing that it is not only a ques- tion of fairness, but would also be returns on Monday, as the race helpful to address the issue in a Feds to push ahead on begins to move bills through the transparent fashion. Vancouver Liberal Sen. Larry Campbell Parliament before it adjourns “It’s hard for me, as a male, to and former two-term NDP MP Dick in four weeks on Dec. 12, perhaps suggest this, but maybe in Proctor are encouraging NDP MPs to anti-terrorism, budget bills ending the scrappy, boisterous publicly share their accusations. The legislative year for good. All the Continued on page 26 Hill Times photographs by Jake Wright BY RACHEL AIELLO debate on their controversial political parties are preparing for new anti-terrorism legislation, the next federal election. he Conservatives plan to Bill C-44, and swiftly move it wrap up second reading to committee when the House Continued on page 18 T THE FULL NELSON PARLIAMENT

NEWS SENATE OPINION CLIMATE Time to reinvigorate Nolin, Eaton, Andreychuk considered ‘Canada has run out of excuses for failing Parliament, right now top contenders for next Senate Speaker staffers tell MPs what to do and to reduce emissions’ say, and MPs lack the informa- BY ABBAS RANA list of top contenders, say Conser- tion they need to be effective vative Senate sources. BY DAVID CRANE legislators. Watching parliamen- rime Minister Stephen Harper Whoever is appointed the tary proceedings is depressing. has not announced yet who is Senate Speaker will have to take a ORONTO—The need for action P NELSON WISEMAN Pierre Trudeau once said MPs going to succeed Senate Speaker leadership role to deal with Auditor Ton climate change is getting are “nobodies” once they leave Noël Kinsella when he retires General Michael Ferguson’s upcom- closer to home and Stephen Harp- the Parliamentary Precinct. Now, on Nov. 28, but three prominent ing and unprecedented audit of all er, Tom Mulcair and Justin Trudeau they are nobodies in Parliament Conservative Senators—Pierre Senators’ expenses expected to be are running out of places to hide. ORONTO—Parliamentary as well. Kevin Page, the former Claude Nolin, Nicole Eaton and Tdebate is lacklustre, Question Raynell Andreychuk—are in the Continued on page 6 Continued on page 23 Period is a travesty, unelected Continued on page 48

HILLH CLIMBERS HEALTH SHOEBOX PROJECTCT ED BROADBENT InfrastructureIn Minister This week’s Caroline Mulroney Why Robert Reich is DDenis Lebel hires policy Lapham on the the keynote speaker veteranve staffer Agop briefing. Shoebox Project on at this year’s Progress Evereklian.Ev PAGE 57 PP. 27-45 the Hill. PAGE 47 Gala. PAGE 24 2 THE HILL TIMES, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2014 FEATURE BUZZ

second will be more visionary, dealing with Young Tories seeking what participants would like to see from an Blue Skies for Ontario’s Ontario conservative government. The initiative isn’t affi liated with the PC ON centre-right movement party or with any leadership campaign. All THE of the candidates for the leadership, which HEARD HILL will be decided in May, attended a Toronto A group of young Ontario Tories is event in September but they’ll likely be BY M ARK B URGESS gathering in Ottawa this week to put their absent from the Ottawa session as there’s a heads together about what’s ailing the leadership debate in northern Ontario the province’s blue movement. next day. The Blue Skies Initiative, organized by Some of the other Blue Skies organiz- a collection of 30-something lobbyists and ers are Leif Malling, a former adviser to Artist paints Queen Elizabeth, former Hill staffers, will meet Nov. 22 to Maxime Bernier, now an associate director brainstorm the way forward for Ontario’s at Turner and Townsend in Toronto; Jamie conservatives. Ellerton, also a former ministerial Hill staff- other prominent people, wants “It’s a young group of people that have er who’s now at Conaptus in Toronto; Dan been involved, that want to see things Mader, a former senior staffer to John Baird improve and get people talking and start and Julian Fantino, who’s now at Strategy- national portrait gallery building a bigger coalition for 2018,” Katlyn Corp in Ottawa; and Ginny Movat, a consul- Harrison, a consultant at Summa Strate- tant at Crestview Strategy in Ottawa. gies, told The Hill Times. The session will be held Nov. 22 from 10 “Really we’re just trying to get the a.m. to 4 p.m. at the National Arts Centre’s rtist Lorena Ziraldo said she got fed word out to small-c conservatives—people Fountain Room. Aup that Ottawa still doesn’t have a that used to be involved in the party but national portrait gallery, so she started her for whatever reason aren’t anymore, or Continued on page 56 own, kind of. Ms. Ziraldo has an eclectic people that are involved in the party but exhibit on at Wallack Galleries on Bank are feeling disengaged following the last Street in Ottawa featuring 58 oil and mixed campaign. It’s a broad scope.” CORRECTIONS: media paintings ranging in price from $450 The organization is looking to Canada The Hill Times to $3,500 until Nov. 22. She paints every- 2020, the think tank founded by a group Regarding last week’s front page story, one from Queen Elizabeth, which sold last of former federal Liberals, as a model for “Sexual harassment dialogue reveals cul- week for $3,200, Laureen Harper, Stephen bringing people together and talking about tural, systemic problems on Hill,” (The Hill Harper, John Baird and throws together big ideas. The Ottawa event will feature a Times, Nov. 10, p. 1), we incorrectly reported unlikely characters, including Prime Minis- speech from Reg Downs, a senior adviser that there are 15,000 House employees. There ter Harper and Mr. Burns, the scrooge boss to Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall. Mr. are approximately 1,500 House employees. The Hill Times apologizes for this error. from The Simpsons, in one painting. “I’m Downs will talk about Saskatchewan Par- not a huge Harper fan,” Ms. Ziraldo told ty’s advertising compared to the Ontario The Hill Times. referring to the old U.S. Embassy building Regarding the photo caption in PCs, Ms. Harrison said, and look at “how “When politicians actually do work Born in Italy, she grew up in Toronto on Wellington Street, which was supposed you can take a party from relative obscu- and came to Ottawa in 2005 after study- to be home to the National Portrait Gallery, together, positive policy,” (The Hill Times, rity or, in Ontario’s case, extreme electoral Nov. 3, 2014), incorrectly identifi ed Indus- ing at the Nova Scotia College of Art and but was kiboshed by the government. “I defeat, and turn it into a positive and get couldn’t believe the Harper government try Minister James Moore as the minister Design. “I fi nd it sad that Canada does not people re-engaged and interested again.” responsible for Canadian co-operatives. killed it. It’s the one museum Canada have a portrait gallery. A portrait gallery is The event will also include two break- Conservative MP Candice Bergen, the a must. When I arrived in Ottawa in 2005, should have for Canadians—Liberal, Con- out sessions: the fi rst will deal with move- minister of state for Social Development, I was so looking forward to visit it. The big servative, NDP—who cares.” ment-building—how to get more members is the minister responsible. The Hill sign on Wellington Street drew me in and Asked what inspires her, Ms. Ziraldo and recruit better candidates—and the Times apologizes for this error. then it was shut down,” Ms. Ziraldo said, said, “life.”

Find out more about our exciting plans for a new Gallery! VISSITT: vvanaartggalllerryy.bbc..ca//fuutturee

OCT 18, 2014 – JAN 11, 2015

Preessennting Coorporaatte Spoonnsor: Preessenntingg Foouunndaatiioon Spoonnsor:

The Forbidden City: Inside the Court of China's Emperors is organized by the Palace Museum, Beijing, China and the Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto. Canada’s cultural gateway to the Pacific awards thisyear. Learnmoreatwww.utoronto.ca. Professor StGeorge-Hyslopisoneofmany UofThealthresearcherstoreceivedistinguished arts andhumanities. a 2014DanDavidPrize,aninternationallyprestigiousprizeforresearchinthe sciences, disorders. Forhiscontributionstoneuroscience,ProfessorStGeorge-Hyslop received effort todevelopnewtreatmentsandtherapiesforAlzheimer’s andotherneurodegenerative responsible forearly-onsetAlzheimer’s disease.Thislandmarkdiscoveryisenablingaglobal A pioneerinbrainresearch,ProfessorPeterStGeorge-Hyslopledthediscovery ofgenes

BOUNDLESSIMPACT 4 THE HILL TIMES, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2014 NEWS HILL HARASSMENT NDP staffer’s harassment lawsuit was brewing before other revelations wording that made it clear legal response when both parties end- A former NDP Hill staffer’s complaint action would take place without a ed their caucus meetings around against her MP had reached the boiling negotiated settlement. noon, the NDP reaction to Mr. “I can’t speak to their state of Trudeau’s revelation escalated point several days before Liberal Leader mind. As of the 24th I think that to dramatic heights with caucus their lawyer at the very least whip Nycole Turmel (Hull-Aymer, Justin Trudeau suspended two Liberal MPs. could have suspected that in the Que.) telling the CBC’s Evan absence of a negotiated settle- Solomon the two women had ment, litigation might ensue. I been “victimized a second time” BY TIM NAUMETZ Andrews from the Liberal Party think that’s a fair way of putting because Mr. Trudeau, without caucus pending the outcome of it,” Mr. Duggan said in an inter- identifying the complainants, had former NDP Hill staffer’s an investigation,” Mr. Trudeau told view. made the allegations public when Acomplaint against her MP a news conference in the Centre The Hill Times asked NDP he announced the suspension of had reached the boiling point of Block’s Charles Lynch media Leader Thomas Mulcair’s (Outre- the two Liberal MPs. likely court action several days briefi ng room at about 12:30 p.m. mont, Que.) spokesman, George Mr. Mulcair’s statement before allegations of serious on Nov. 5 Smith, if he could disclose when outside caucus came before Mr. improper conduct by two Liberal “These two Members of Mr. Mulcair fi rst became aware Trudeau’s but after the Huffi ng- MPs toward two NDP counter- Parliament have been accused that the communications between ton Post’s Althia Raj had reported parts shocked Parliament Hill of serious personal misconduct Mr. Lister and Mr. Duggan had the suspensions and also posted a earlier this month, The Hill Times by Members of Parliament from reached the stage of the pivotal letter Liberal MP and party whip has learned. another party. In one of the cases, Oct. 21 letter advising Mr. Lister Judy Foote (Random-Burin-St. Former NDP staffer Fabiola that information was conveyed that Mr. Chicoine had dismissed George’s, N.L.) had sent to Com- Ferro’s legal action against her to me personally and directly by Ms. Ferro. mons Speaker Andrew Scheer to former boss, NDP MP Sylvain one of the affected MPs from an- Quebec NDP MP Sylvain Chicoine. The claimed grounds for alert him about the claims. th Chicoine (Chateauguay-St. Con- other party on October 28 ,” Mr. Photograph courstesy of the NDP dismissal were that she had After his initial response to stant, Que.), was headed for the Trudeau said. abandoned her post while taking Mr. Trudeau’s actions follow- courts by Oct. 24, four days before Mr. Pacetti and Mr. Andrews leave during the dispute and ing the Nov. 5 caucus meetings, an NDP MP shocked Liberal have both denied doing anything during a joint management-union Mr. Mulcair, like Ms. Turmel, Leader Justin Trudeau (Papineau, wrong. before the unidentifi ed NDP MP review that had dismissed her ramped up the criticism of Mr. Que.) with allegations of “improp- But action on Ms. Ferro’s case surprised Mr. Trudeau with her in- complaints. Mr. Chicoine’s media Trudeau signifi cantly, based on er personal behaviour” by one of appeared inevitable before Mr. formation about alleged harassment assistant was a member of the Mr. Trudeau’s public suspension his MPs. Trudeau had been informed of the by a Liberal MP, Mr. Chicoine’s committee that conducted the re- of the two MPs and the attendant Mr. Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) allegations. lawyer was aware that court action view, which Ms. Ferro’s statement media coverage. made that allegation and another An Ottawa labour lawyer in the case was likely inevitable. of claim argues made the commit- At a Nov. 6 federal byelec- by another woman, both NDP representing Ms. Ferro fi led a As the legal back-and-forth tee biased. tion appearance in Whitby, Ont., MPs, public by suspending Liber- statement of claim on her behalf was getting nowhere, the lawyer The Oct. 21 letter effectively where Mr. Mulcair was cam- al MPs Massimo Pacetti (Saint- against Mr. Chicoine on Nov. 7, writing Mr. Lister on behalf of guaranteed no avenue for Ms. paigning for the NDP candidate, Léonard-Saint-Michel, Que.) and alleging Ms. Ferro had vainly Mr. Chicoine, Montreal attorney Ferro other than legal action. he also accused Mr. Trudeau of Scott Andrews (Avalon, Nfl d.) attempted to get the NDP and Mr. James Duggan, a member of the “This matter is before the re-victimizing the two NDP MPs from the Liberal caucus on Nov. 5. Chicoine to acknowledge what New Democratic Party’s legal courts,” Mr. Smith said in an email by publicizing their complaints, Mr. Trudeau had fi rst learned she said was a year of employ- committee, wrote Mr. Lister on response to the questions from even though he had not named about one of the allegations while ment harassment by a senior Oct. 21 to pass on the message The Hill Times. them. attending the Oct. 28 Hamilton fu- staffer in Mr. Chicoine’s offi ce. that Ms. Ferro had been dis- “The leader was not briefed on “Our number one concern was neral for Cpl. Nathan Cirillo, who The legal action against Mr. missed. the details of this labour dispute,” to make sure that they got the was shot to death at the National Chicoine is based on Ms. Ferro’s The letter is cited in the court Mr. Smith said. help they needed and that their War Memorial on Oct. 22 by a allegation not only of harassment claim Mr. Lister fi led on behalf of Mr. Trudeau’s Nov. 5 press wishes were respected,” Mr. Mul- gunman who only minutes later by the other staffer, David Cimon, Ms. Ferro. conference announcing the sus- cair told reporters. was shot inside Centre Block and but primarily on Mr. Chicoine’s Mr. Duggan is unable to prac- pensions prompted immediate but “Those wishes included a very killed by RCMP and Commons alleged treatment of Ms. Ferro tice law in Ontario, since he is not temperate responses from NDP strong desire to keep this con- security offi cers after he breached throughout the episode and his registered with the Law Society MPs and their leader, Thomas fi dential. That was their request Parliament Hill security. refusal to rein in Mr. Cimon, ac- of Upper Canada, and his son, Al- Mulcair, about the need for a safe and we were not about to over- “Earlier today, I informed cording to her statement of claim. exander Duggan, is representing and respectful Parliament Hill ride that and make them victims a the Speaker of the House of The lawyer for Ms. Ferro, Mr. Chicoine in the court action. workplace for all women. second time,” he said. Commons that I have suspend- Andrew Lister, told The Hill Times Mr. Lister emailed the senior But by the end of that fi rst day, [email protected] ed Massimo Pacetti and Scott last week that by Oct. 24, four days Mr. Duggan three days later with after the initial New Democrat The Hill Times

Made-in-Canada solar panels are some of the RESEARCH PRVWDNjRUGDEOHDQG HǎFLHQWRQWKHPDUNHW MAKES BRIGHT WKDQNVLQSDUWWRD UHVHDUFKFROODERUDWLRQ at the University of IDEAS BRIGHTER Ottawa. See what happens when EXVLQHVVFRQQHFWVZLWKUHVHDUFK at Innovation.ca/Navigator distinguished awardsthisyear. Learnmoreatwww.utoronto.ca. Professor HackingisoneofmanyUT social sciencesandhumanitiesscholarstoreceive prestigious prizeforscholarlyandscientific research. sciences, ProfessorHackingwasawardeda2014BalzanPrize,aninternationally society. Forhiscontributionstothehistoryandphilosophyofsciencesocial of howconceptssuchasprobabilityandexperimentalsciencedeveloped influenced He hasrigorouslycombinedhistoryandphilosophytoalterprofoundlyourunderstanding University ProfessorEmeritusIanHackingisoneoftheworld’s foremostphilosophers.

BOUNDLESSIMPACT 6 THE HILL TIMES, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2014 NEWS SENATE SPEAKER Nolin, Eaton, Andreychuk considered top contenders for next Senate Speaker Continued from page 1 1990. When Conservatives formed the govern- damaged. In the last few months, a number JoAnne Buth, who resigned from the Upper ment in 2006, Prime Minister Stephen Harper of Senators on both sides of the Red Cham- Chamber in August, conducted an informal released in March. It will be up to the Senate (Calgary Southwest, Alta.) named him Senate ber have been pushing for Senate reforms, survey of all Senators in June about who Speaker and the powerful Senate Internal Speaker. Before that, he served as Conserva- including electing the Speaker. The Senators should become the next Speaker. But she Economy Committee to react to the AG’s tive Party leader in the Red Chamber. are fi ghting for legitimacy and relevance. never made the results of her survey public. report. Government Senate Leader Claude Cari- Before the summer recess, some Conser- Senators, who are in favour of electing The Governor General appoints the Senate gnan (Mille Isles, Que.) declined an interview vative and Liberal Senators also held meet- the Senate Speaker, say that since the House Speaker on the advice of the Prime Minister. request. The PMO did not respond to an ings at the Westin Hotel in Ottawa to come has an elected Speaker, the Senate should Sen. Kinsella (Fredericton-York-Sunbury, interview request. up with ideas on how to reform the Senate. also. Currently, unlike the House Speaker, the N.B.), who has been in the top post since 2006, Three Senators have been suspended, In March, New Brunswick Liberal Senator Senate Speaker can attend national caucus is also the chair of the powerful Senate Inter- including former Conservative Senators Pierrette Ringuette put forward a proposal in meetings. On the House side, the Speaker nal Economy, Budgets and Administration Patrick Brazeau, Pamela Wallin, and Mike the Senate on how to modernize the Senate casts the deciding vote in the event of a tie, Committee that makes key decisions about Duffy, and Liberal Senator Mac Harb proceedings including the election of the next but on the Senate side, the Speaker cannot. Senate fi nances, administration and securi- resigned over his Senate expenses. Mean- Speaker. In May, Sen. Nolin (De Salaberry, Sen. Nolin was not available for an inter- ty. In addition to major offi cial ceremonial while, Sen. Duffy’s criminal trial into his Que.), who is also Speaker pro tempore, or view last week, but he’s considered the top duties, the Senate Speaker presides over the Senate expenses begins in April. deputy Speaker, tabled a motion calling on contender to get the Senate Speaker posi- Senate proceedings including debates, votes, Meanwhile, Liberal Leader Justin his colleagues to strike a special committee to tion. A former leading Quebec organizer for and rules on issues related to questions of Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) booted out all Lib- modernize the proceedings of the Senate. prime minister Mulroney, Sen. Nolin was Parliamentary privilege and procedure. eral Senators from the national caucus and In June, Nova Scotia Liberal Sen. Terry appointed to the Upper Chamber in 1993. A former senior foreign service offi cial, a number of Senators have been concerned Mercer introduced a constitutional amend- Most of the 11 Senators from both Sen. Kinsella was appointed to the Senate that the Red Chamber’s relevance, credibil- ment asking for the Speaker to be elected. parties interviewed for this article said that by former prime minister Brian Mulroney in ity, and public trust have been signifi cantly Meanwhile, Manitoba Conservative Sen. they’re expecting Sen. Nolin to become the next Speaker, but everyone said nothing is fi nal until it is offi cially announced by Prime Minister Harper. “I don’t know who it is [next Speaker]. I’m hoping, at least my hope is that Sen. No- lin will be the next Speaker. He has the ex- perience; he has been Speaker pro tempore and has done a good job. He understands the Senate; he’s well-versed in rules. I mean, he’s respected by everybody,” said Vancou- ver Liberal Senator Larry Campbell in an interview with The Hill Times last week. Some Conservative Senators also ex- pressed similar sentiments about Sen. Nolin, but declined to say it on-the-record because they’re not authorized to speak on the subject by their party leadership and out of respect for Sen. Kinsella who is going to be in offi ce for two more weeks. They, however, expressed concern that Sen. Nolin is battling cancer and that might hinder his ability to keep up with the duties of the Senate Speaker. An assis- tant to Sen. Nolin told The Hill Times that his “health is good,” but declined to elaborate. And a Conservative Senator said: “People are concerned about his health but, you know what, his health is always better when he’s working. He knows the rules,” said the Senator who spoke to The Hill Times on a not-for-attribution basis for not being authorized to speak on the subject. Sen. Andreychuk (Saskatchewan), a former diplomat and judge, currently chairs the Senate Standing Committees on Foreign Affairs and International Trade and Confl ict of Interest for Senators. As a diplomat, she served as Canada’s high commissioner to Kenya, Uganda and ambassador to Soma- lia and Portugal between 1987 and 1993. Following her diplomatic appointments, Mr. Mulroney appointed her to the Senate in 1993. Sen. Andreychuk did not respond to interview requests from The Hill Times. A former director of the PC Fund of Can- ada, Sen. Eaton (Ontario), was appointed to the Senate in 2009 by Prime Minister Harper. Sound and safe. She also served as a director of the Conser- vative Fund of Canada following the merger of the now defunct Progressive Conservative Canada’s Banks have launched a nationwide and Canadian Alliance parties in 2003. Sen. Eaton chaired the founding policy conven- program to help Canada’s seniors make sound tion of the Conservative Party in 2005 in Montreal and the 2008 policy convention in choices with their money. For advice on how to Winnipeg, Man. She is currently a member DYRLGIUDXGDQGˉQDQFLDODEXVHDQGWRROV of Human Rights, Library of Parliament and National Finance committees. WRKHOSPDQDJHPRQH\ZHOOYLVLW “It’s time for a woman Speaker. We ha- The World Economic Forum ranked ven’t had a woman Speaker for quite some &DQDGDȠVEDQNVWKHPRVWVRXQGLQ time in the Senate,” one female Conserva- WKHZRUOGVHYHQ\HDUVLQDURZ tive Senator told The Hill Times last week. In the history of Senate of Canada, only two women have been appointed as Speak- yourmoney.cba.ca/seniors ers—Mauriel Ferguson who served from 2014 1972-1974 and Louise Lapointe who served from 1974 to 1979. [email protected] The Hill Times CAN RESEARCH IMPACT OUR EVERYDAY LIVES? OUR AWARD-WINNING RESEARCHERS HAVE PROVEN THAT IT CAN.

The Royal Society of Canada is the nation’s preeminent body of scholars, researchers and creative people. This year, 29 University of Toronto researchers – the largest group from any institution in Canada – have won RSC awards. We congratulate these extraordinary researchers and thank them for their contributions to a culture of knowledge and innovation. Learn more at www.utoronto.ca.

SPENCER BARRETT ADÈLE HURLEY E. NATALIE ROTHMAN Flavelle Medal Fellow Member, College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists SYLVIA BASHEVKIN CHELVA KANAGANAYAKAM Award in Gender Studies Fellow EDWARD SARGENT CRAIG BOUTILIER JOHN KLOPPENBORG Fellow Fellow Fellow AYELET SHACHAR MARKUS DUBBER LYNNE MAGNUSSON Fellow Konrad Adenauer Research Award Fellow JUDITH TEICHMAN KONRAD EISENBICHLER PHILIP MARSDEN Fellow Fellow Fellow ULRICH TEPASS MICHAEL EVANS ROBERT MCCANN Fellow McNeil Medal Fellow NICHOLAS TERPSTRA MICHAEL FEHLINGS AMIRA MITTERMAIER Fellow Fellow Member, College of New Scholars, LYNNE VIOLA Artists and Scientists EUGENE FIUME Fellow Fellow ANDRAS NAGY BÁLINT VIRÁG Fellow JANE GASKELL John L. Synge Award Fellow MILICA RADISIC PETER ZANDSTRA Member, College of New Scholars, Fellow RAN HIRSCHL Artists and Scientists Fellow DAVID RAYSIDE Fellow BOUNDLESS 8 THE HILL TIMES, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2014

Publishers Anne Marie Creskey, Jim Creskey, Ross Dickson General Manager, CFO Andrew Morrow

EDITORIAL HARASSMENT LETTERS TO THE EDITOR The Ghomeshi effect Thank you, Sheila Copps, ome are calling it the Jian Ghomeshi anywhere else. The Hill workplace is not for speaking up: reader Seffect: women and some men are subject to provincial labour laws, which suddenly speaking up publicly about offer protection in every other place of e: “ ‘I was sexually assaulted when I was an I took the courage to add to the being harassed, sexually harassed, employment in Ontario.” RMPP, and I’ve been raped’: Copps,” (The Hill conversation by writing to The Toronto Star or sexually assaulted in and outside So, if there’s a silver lining in all this, Times, Nov. 10, p. 1). Sheila Copps is approxi- and to the CBC. It is important we all enter of the workplace. On Parliament Hill, it’s that the House will establish a process mately the same age as myself. As a result of the into the conversation. I never expect public Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau recent- to deal with harassment among MPs and recent events regarding the CBC, I have taken acknowledgement or for it to be published. I ly suspended two Liberal MPs, Scott that harassment of any kind will end. the courage to talk about the events I experi- never expect any response. However, I made a Andrews and Massimo Pacetti, over There is absolutely no doubt that enced while working in our public hospitals re- promise to myself that I would never abandon allegations of “serious personal mis- there should be a harassment code in garding sexual harassment and sexual assault. the victims. conduct.” He also announced that their the House Standing Orders, or rules, Please thank Ms. Copps for taking the Robert F. Gilmour candidacies for the Liberal Party for and that Parliament needs the type courage to publicly help future generations. Toronto, Ont. the next federal election were suspend- of mediation in place that “normal ed pending the conclusion of an inves- workplaces” have, as NDP MP Mylene tigation. It was later confi rmed that the Freeman, who, along with other female allegations of harassment came from and male MPs publicly called for an two female NDP MPs. Mr. Andrews and established process to deal with the Parliamentary interfaith breakfast Mr. Pacetti both denied any wrong- issue after the two Liberal MPs were doing. Ian Capstick, a former staffer kicked out of caucus. But as Ms. Free- group offers respect: reader who fi rst worked for the Liberals and man, quite rightly points out, the House e quite naturally expect our Parlia- MPs is an indication that it is expected that later the NDP, told CBC two weeks Affairs Committee and the Board of mentarians to function honourably “all should go soundly well.” ago that he was sexually harassed by Internal Economy, which are mandated W and in an exemplary fashion with full A forum that could help channel resolu- two MPs when he worked on the Hill. to set up this type of system, may not respect to our basic morals and ethics, es- tion is the regular parliamentary interfaith He said that he never offi cially fi led a be the best to lead. “These are places pecially in Parliament Hill’s workplace. breakfast group that gathers in goodwill and complaint. And on Nov. 7, former NDP where, in the past, this as a priority has The very fact that there is no formal towards high moral standards. Hill staffer Fabiola Ferro fi led a lawsuit been diffi cult to push. Hopefully, there Parliamentary mechanism to deal with ha- Roman Mukerjee against her former boss, NDP MP will be a lot more reception to the need rassment and sexual harassment between Ottawa, Ont. Sylvain Chicoine, alleging a colleague to put these processes in place in the in the MP’s Hill offi ce verbally abused future,” Ms. Freeman said. her because of her gender and that she MPs and Senators told The Hill Times was fi red after making an unsuccessful that the national dialogue that has complaint. followed the shocking stories about Mr. More than one-fi fth of Canada’s Last Monday, Sheila Copps, a former Ghomeshi has emboldened victims of veteran Cabinet minister and a for- sexual harassment to come forward and children still live in poverty mer deputy prime minister, revealed speak up publicly. in her regular weekly column in The Green Party Leader Elizabeth May, ow callous I must sound asking whether poverty still. More than one-third of single Hill Times, that she had been sexually who worked as a ministerial staffer in Hor not we should cheer a falling child parent households live in poverty and that assaulted when she was an MPP at the the 1980s, said stories of sexual harass- poverty rate. Of course we must cheer it—few- number is growing. Canada ranks steadily Ontario legislature and that she had ment were common, though she didn’t er and fewer children are below the poverty at 24th out of 34 OECD countries. It means been raped by someone she knew. “Un- experience it herself. She said the solu- line, and our rates fell during the recession that even though our child poverty rate has like most workplaces, when harassment tion is to be able to talk about it, name while those of other countries rose. decreased, marginally, compared to others or assault does occur on Parliament Hill, it, and make sure that people who think Our child poverty rate fell from 23 per cent our rates are still than those of other coun- aggrieved parties do not have the same they can harass either men or women to 21 per cent, according to UNICEF, who tries according to Citizens for Public Justice. access to due process as they would know that they can’t. Period. credits this drop to federal and provincial ini- Of course, these statistics can only be tiatives. Yet, while our duly-elected politicians achieved by independent organizations, pat themselves on the back and raise glasses mere surveys to give us an idea not an exact of champagne to their success, at $100-a-plate number. Thanks to the abolition of the long fundraisers we are left with the stark dividend form census back in 2011-our government that more than one-fi fth of Canada’s children can’t even be sure it knows about its citi- still live in poverty. Now one-fi fth in poverty is zens, let alone their real welfare. better than nearly a quarter, but it still leaves With numbers like these it’s unconscio- around one million children in poverty. In a nable for our “leaders” to tout how much class of 30 students easily six of them come to they’ve done when they’ve barely scratched school hungry every day. the surface on child poverty, let alone pover- A million kids going to school hungry, ty in general. How can we cheer, we haven’t not having adequate housing or a strong made any great signifi cant changes. hope for the future. A total of 10 per cent Brendan Edge to 15 per cent of Canadians, overall, live in Arnprior, Ont.

Most investors seem unaware of risk, parallels with 2008 subprime mortgage hanks to Mark Carney, former governor and other investors. Yet, most investors seem Tof the Bank of Canada and current gov- unaware of the risk. The parallels with the ernor of the Bank of England, for his warn- subprime mortgage meltdown of 2008 are ing that the “vast majority” of the world’s oil striking. Central bank governors are very and coal reserves will never be used due to careful with their words, but there can be no advancing climate change. The value of these mistaking the message: “Investors, you have reserves is factored into the share prices been warned.” of the world’s fossil fuel companies, so this Blaise Salmon represents a signifi cant risk to pension funds Victoria, B.C.

Crane, Murray Dobbin, Greg Elmer, Alice Funke, J.L. CORPORATE ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES DELIVERY INQUIRIES The Hill Times also relies weekly on the valuable research of EDITORIAL the Library of Parliament. EDITOR Kate Malloy Granatstein, Éric Grenier, Dennis Gruending, Cory Craig Caldbick, Steve Macdonald, Martin Reaume [email protected] Hann, Tim Harper, Chantal Hébert, David T. Jones, 613-688-8819 Please send letters to the editor to the above street address or ACTING DEPUTY EDITOR Mark Burgess e-mail to [email protected]. Deadline is Wednesday at noon, ASSISTANT DEPUTY EDITOR Abbas Rana Joe Jordan, Warren Kinsella, Camille Labchuk, Gillian PRODUCTION Ottawa time. Please include your full name, address and daytime NEWS REPORTERS Tim Naumetz, McEachern, Arthur Milnes, Tim Powers, Michael PRODUCTION MANAGER Benoit Deneault phone number. The Hill Times reserves the right to edit letters. Letters do not reflect the views of The Hill Times. Thank you. Rachel Aiello, and Laura Ryckewaert Qaqish, Jeremy Richler, Susan Riley, Ken Rubin, SENIOR GRAPHIC, ONLINE DESIGNER Joey Sabourin Publications Mail Agreement No. 40068926 PHOTOGRAPHERS Steve Gerecke, Jake Wright Evan Sotiropoulos, Rick Smith, Ian Wayne, Nelson WEB DESIGNER Christopher Ross Wiseman, and Armine Yalnizyan RETURN UNDELIVERABLE CANADIAN EDITORIAL CARTOONIST Michael De Adder PUBLISHED EVERY MONDAY BY ADDRESSES TO: CIRCULATION DEPT. CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Denis Calnan, ADMINISTRATION HILL TIMES PUBLISHING INC. 69 Sparks Street, Ottawa, ON K1P 5A5 Christopher Guly, Leslie MacKinnon ADVERTISING FINANCE/ADMINISTRATION Tracy Wale 69 Sparks Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5A5 e-mail: [email protected] COLUMNISTS Tisha Ashton, Keith Brooks, Karl VP OF ADVERTISING AND BUSINESS RECEPTION Alia Kellock Heward (613) 232-5952 Fax (613) 232-9055 2012 Better CMCA Bélanger, Andrew Cardozo, John Chenier, David DEVELOPMENT Don Turner CIRCULATION SALES MANAGER Chris Peixoto Canadian Publications Mail Agreement No. 40068926 Newspaper AUDITED Coletto, Sheila Copps, Karine Cousineau, David ADVERTISING COORDINATOR Amanda Keenan • www.hilltimes.com Winner Competition guarantees the best for Canada.

For Canada’s next-generation fi ghter, the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet is ready now for service through 2040.

The best overall solution. Combat-proven. A balanced approach to survivability.

Plus fi rm pricing and schedule. With 100% benefi t to Canadian industry.

To ensure the very best for all of Canada, which competition guarantees.

F/A-18E/F SUPER HORNET

RAYTHEON NORTHROP GRUMMAN GENERAL ELECTRIC BOEING 10 THE HILL TIMES, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2014 POST-PARTISAN PUNDIT U.S. ELECTION FINANCE LAWS Why The New York Times should like Harper That’s the point The New York Times is missing. If, like Harper, the Republicans ever deem it to be in their political self-interest to limit the ability of ‘big money’ to infl uence elections, they’ll do it.

$23-million in unlimited spending After all, such groups would from independent groups like the naturally support Harper’s Con- National Rifl e Association, the servative Party, right? National Association of Realtors Yet the fact is Harper seems and the National Federation of perfectly content to keep and to GERRY NICHOLLS Independent Business.” enforce laws that serve to squelch Darn those nefarious realtors! independent political voices on But what truly saddens The both the right and left. Times is, given how the right-wing Consider, for instance, how AKVILLE, ONT.—If I could Republicans will soon control he has failed to repeal or even Oever work up the energy, (highly Congress, the chances for limiting to reform what I call Canada’s unlikely) I’d send The New York the ability of “big money” to infl u- “election gag law.” Times a letter to the editor urging the ence elections is, as the paper put This gag law, enacted in 2000, paper to be less despondent about it, “more distant than ever”. basically imposes severe legal America’s election fi nance laws. So what would I say in my letter restrictions on how much money And believe me, when it comes to The Times to make their editori- independent groups or citizens to such laws, The Times editorial al writers feel a little better? can spend on election advertising. board is glummer than a turkey Well, I would point out that just These restrictions are so tight, on Thanksgiving Day. because politicians are supposedly in fact, they make it virtually Prime Minister Stephen Harper, pictured on Nov. 11 at the Remembrance Day Indeed, this arch-liberal news- “right wing” doesn’t necessarily impossible for any independent in Ottawa, with Vice Admiral Tim Laurence, left, and Laureen Harper, right, paper, no doubt stinging at the mean they won’t one day favour organization in Canada to run and Sharon Johnston, far left. The Hill Times photograph Jake Wright thrashing the Democrats took in limiting non-political party elec- effective election ad campaigns the mid-term U.S. election, recent- tion speech. to support or oppose a political ly ran an editorial which seemed As proof, I would point to Can- party or candidate. left-leaning Broadbent Institute If, like Harper, the Republicans to suggest the Republican Party’s ada’s own Stephen Harper, a politi- The New York Times would has argued the tax agency, in an ever deem it to be in their political success was due to unregulated cian whom many on the ideological love it! effort to chill opposition to the self-interest to limit the ability of independent political ad spending. left consider the Canadian equiva- Additionally, Harper has Harper government, is perhaps “big money” to infl uence elections, Wrote The Times: “The next lent of a right-wing Republican. unleashed the Canada Revenue unfairly targeting environmental they’ll do it. Senate was just elected on the Harper, in other words, is exactly Agency on registered charities to and anti-poverty charities. Sadly, free election speech is greatest wave of secret, spe- the kind of politician who, like his ensure they are respecting this And the Broadbent Institute one right all politicians, regardless cial-interest money ever raised in Republican cousins, would suppos- country’s strict rules governing might be right. of ideological stripe, seem willing a congressional election.” edly benefi t if gun owners and big partisan activity. (In Canada, Certainly it’s not unreasonable to sacrifi ce. And just to press the point corporations and Christian groups charities can spend no more than to suggest that Harper under- Gerry Nicholls is a communi- home with a little less subtly, The and other conservative “special-inter- 10 per cent of their resources on stands how gag laws and tax regu- cations consultant. Times editorial noted that the next est” organizations had the unregu- activity deemed “political”.) lations can silence his opponents. www.gerrynicholls.com Senate majority leader, Republican lated freedom to campaign during The CRA has gotten so ag- That’s the point The New York [email protected] Mitch McConnell, “benefi ted from elections with paid political ads. gressive in this regard that the Times is missing. The Hill Times Q. What are the economic benefits of energy efficiency? A,W·VDMREFUHDWRUDQGPDNHV&DQDGLDQVPRUHSURGXFWLYH B,WVDYHVHQHUJ\FRVWVIRUKRPHRZQHUV C,WVDYHVHQHUJ\FRVWVIRUEXVLQHVVHV D$OORIWKHDERYH

D: The global energy efficiency services market is worth over A. $310 billion. CEEA knows energy efficiency means business. energyefficiency.org Efficiency Matters on the Hill 1RYHPEHU THE HILL TIMES, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2014 11 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR GREEN FILES TAR SANDS Patchwork program not Investing in the solution dirtiest, most for refugees’ health benefi ts expensive oil

he Canadian Pharmacists TAssociation was pleased when carries Citizenship and Immigration Minis- ter Chris Alexander announced on Nov. 4 that the federal government would be implementing temporary fi nancial risk measures to reinstate almost all Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander, pictured in this fi le photo, of the coverage for supplemental announced on Nov. 4 that the federal government would be implementing temporary health benefi ts for refugees under measures to reinstate almost all of the coverage for supplemental health benefi ts for But as the Carbon Tracker report the Interim Federal Health Program. refugees under the Interim Federal Health Program. Unfortunately, these temporary makes clear, there are fi nancial Unfortunately, these temporary measures leave out certain classes of refugees from drug coverage resulting in a measures leave out certain classes of patchwork of drug coverage amongst refugee classes, writes the Canadian Pharma- reasons to divest as well, which is refugees from drug coverage result- cists Association’s Jane Farnham. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright ing in a patchwork of drug coverage why the Carbon Tracker suggests that amongst refugee classes, increased levels of confusion for health care If the government wants to fi nd who actually deliver the program companies, pension plans, and funds providers regarding eligibility and a solutions to make the IFHP a more to ensure that the IFHP is meeting move their money out of the tar sands. program structure that will likely lead fair, effective, and cost effi cient the health needs for whom it was to increased costs to the health system. program, we are willing to help. intended. This approach helps nobody, including The fi rst step toward such a solu- Jane Farnham, ters or more of the companies’ the government, and more important- tion is for the government to aban- Chair, Canadian assets must stay in the ground ly, compromises a very vulnerable don its legal appeal and sit down Pharmacists Association and, from an investment point of population who require care. with the health-care providers Ottawa, Ont. view, are essentially worthless? (This situation, i.e. companies DALE MARSHALL having an infl ated value because their fossil fuel reserves are over- valued, is sometimes referred to Canadian ‘economic diplomacy’ as the “carbon bubble.”) Com- ORONTO—Lately, we’ve panies and their shareholders critical to competing globally Tbeen hearing more and should expect a pretty big hit to more about the risky nature their bottom lines in the future. wo Canadian fi ghter jets took to the Under the Global Markets tionally, Canada is known worldwide of investing in the tar sands. This “carbon bubble” skies recently to provide contract- Action Plan, the Government of T for setting the ‘gold standard,’ which That’s not surprising, given warning to coal, oil, and gas ed air training to the German Armed Canada committed to use “econom- our allies strive to replicate on simi- how expensive it is to produce companies and their investors Forces showing that the sky is the limit ic diplomacy” to focus trade, devel- lar programs today. tar sands oil. This past year, the isn’t just coming from climate for Canadian companies who strive to opment and foreign policy efforts Demand for the service is growing fi nancial risk has been high- scientists. Leaders in fi nance compete against the world’s best. on international markets that hold for three reasons: As our Western lighted three times as major have also been raising the It’s also a terrifi c example of the greatest promise for Canadian allies face increasing budgetary projects have been shelved by alarm. Last month, Mark Car- the success of the Government of business. pressures, they are seeking out cost companies—Shell, Total, and ney, the governor of the Bank Canada in supporting Canadian Our contract with the German effective solutions to reduce their Statoil—with deep pockets. of England, told a World Bank businesses attempting to break into Armed Forces is an example of the defence spending while maintaining And those projects were can- seminar that avoiding danger- promising international markets th gener- kind of wins Canadian companies high operational readiness; 4 celled mostly before the recent ous levels of global warming through initiatives such as the Global ation fi ghter jets built in the 1980s and can achieve when they take ad- downturn in the price of oil. means that the “vast majority of Markets Action Plan. 90s, like the F-18, F-15 and F-16 are vantage of this type of support and Now that oil prices have reserves are unburnable.” This marks the fi rst deployment aging around the world, making them concentrate on core objectives that taken a nosedive, the tar sands These two risks—the vulner- of a fl eet of seven McDonald-Doug- an even more precious asset, not one play to their strengths. In our case, are looking even less viable. A ability of oil reserves and the las A-4N aircraft that Discovery Air you want to “age” fl ying in a non-oper- that means relying on our expe- new report, released this month cost risk—are highest for com- Defence Services will send over- ational role; and newer 5th generation, rience and expertise to appeal to by the Carbon Tracker Initiative panies in Alberta, given that oil seas to provide fast-jet air training advanced aircraft like the F-22 Raptor governments around the world that found that 92 per cent of new tar from the tar sands is signifi cant- services to the German Armed and F-35 Lightning II, require even are experiencing similar pressures sands projects need the price of ly dirtier and more expensive Forces over the next fi ve years. more robust training support due to on their defence budgets yet seek oil to be at least $95 per barrel in than conventional oil. Around In these types of training scenar- their very advanced capabilities and world-class training. order to justify such risky invest- the globe, a growing move- ios, Discovery Air fi ghter pilots play on-board systems. Canadian companies can com- ments. The price of Brent crude ment is divesting from the tar the role of an enemy force, which Discovery Air Defence Services pete and win against the best in the oil dropped below $80 last week. sands and other fossil fuels. The military pilots in training must pur- is in the process of bringing to world, creating more prosperity The report’s authors suggest that movement is driven by concerns sue and engage. It provides excellent, market F-16 aircraft in the ad- and job opportunities here at home. shareholders of other compa- for our shared climate, which of cost-effective training for pilots as vanced aggressor role. Once this We are proof of that, and of the nies should question why their course is also the motivation for they experience real-time, real-world is accomplished, it will allow us to fact that when it comes to Canadian projects are still being developed Environmental Defence’s work. scenarios that they may one day face give unmatched training support to businesses fi nding success abroad, rather than abandoned, when But as the Carbon Tracker in an operational theatre. Canada and her allies. Becoming even the skies are not the limit. the cost of oil isn’t high enough report makes clear, there are In Canada, we have proudly the fi rst civilian operator of F-16s Jacob (Koby) Shavit to justify the investment. fi nancial reasons to divest as fl own more than 47,000 accident-free in the world is no easy task, and President and CEO On top of the cost risk, well, which is why the Carbon hours, saving the Government hun- I would like to thank the Govern- Discovery Air Inc. a different shareholder risk Tracker suggests that compa- dreds of millions of dollars. Opera- ment of Canada for its support. Toronto, Ont. was in the spotlight again this nies, pension plans, and funds month as the UN-backed In- move their money out of the tar tergovernmental Panel on Cli- sands. This is one of the many mate Change (IPCC) released instances where economic and We need better in Stop culture of its report on the science and environmental interests are economics of climate change. aligned. Shareholders holding Parliament, says reader contempt: reader The IPCC report reinforced an stocks in companies operating earlier fi nding that, in order to in the tar sands should heed the he recent problems in Parliament that the majority of voters did not n the wake of recent allegations keep average global tempera- warning, expect more projects to Tonly serve to further alienate vote for “none of the above,” so how Iand revelations of harassment at ture from rising to dangerous be cancelled, and rethink where voters. Approximately 40 per cent of can this party, in good conscience, the CBC and on Parliament Hill, levels, at least 75 per cent of they’re putting their money. us do not bother voting. Is this apathy, form a government? Would they push when will Canadians everywhere the known fossil fuel reserves Environmental Defence is or do we realize elections only change for electoral reform to ensure this repudiate once and for all the need to stay in the ground. co-sponsoring a Canadian tour team rosters and standings while the situation never happens again? To win culture of contempt and abuse epit- Many things affect the share for James Leaton, research direc- partisan game continues? If this same votes away from “none of the above,” omized by our current government, price of an oil company, but one tor at Carbon Tracker. He will be 40 per cent could come out and vote would they cease extreme partisan its leader and his staffers? Canadi- of the biggest infl uences is its speaking in Calgary, Edmonton, for “none of the above,” there would be behaviour designed only to get or keep ans have a right to a culture of re- oil reserves, the amount of oil Ottawa, and Toronto the week a good chance these mythical candi- power? Would they, through modera- spect. Make that right the defi ning that is in the ground but that a of Nov. 24-27. Dale Marshall is dates, all with the same name, could tion, compromise and negotiation, fi nd issue of the next federal election. company can economically drill national program manager at form the next government. solutions to problems facing us all? P.J. Robertson and recover. What happens to oil Environmental Defence. I wonder how the politicians would Graeme Gardiner Morrisburg, Ont. companies’ share prices when [email protected] react? Would they cry foul and state Sidney, B.C. investors realize that three-quar- The Hill Times 12 THE HILL TIMES, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2014 COPPS’ CORNER VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN Violence against women was never simply a political construct for me

The response from my I was distressed, and said so. Sexual violence is not a gender Perhaps I am cowardly in not wanting children and stepchildren was But my colleague replied that core specifi c issue. to reveal the identity of the Member of equally touching. They were all health programs could not take a While women are certainly experiencing my pain and in ad- back seat and he had no choice. most victimized, I received a fl ood Provincial Parliament who assaulted me dition, they felt sadness that I had Cabinet committee secretary of responses from men who had carried this secret all these years Alex Himelfarb agreed with me been assaulted in their work- those many years ago. But I don’t see without sharing it. that this important program had place by a superior. There are no In retrospect, I probably to be saved. We peddled the idea winners in the circle of sexual what my outing would accomplish. should have said something of additional fi nancing to several violence. years ago. But because the other departments and eventually Perhaps I am cowardly in not In one instance, I was recon- incident occurred so long ago cobbled together enough money wanting to reveal the identity nected with a next-door neigh- and so far away, it just seemed to save the funding. Dingwall of the Member of Provincial bour whom I have not seen since as though it played no role in my was not very happy because he Parliament who assaulted me the age of fi ve. Former prime life. For sure, it shaped how I felt felt that we should simply have those many years ago. By my minister Brian Mulroney took the about issues on a political level. endorsed his decision. But I was reckoning, was he alive, he would SHEILA COPPS time to send a very supportive Violence against women was vehement about securing federal be in his eighth decade, and I and poignant message, which I never simply a political construct government support for women’s don’t see what my outing would appreciated very much. for me. shelters. accomplish. Perhaps the most In our fi rst term in govern- In retrospect, my personal Perhaps the ambivalence and had no idea what a storm my col- heart-wrenching were the ment, I was chair of the social experiences probably gave me shame that kept me quiet all Iumn would provoke last week. messages I received from other policy committee of Cabinet. cause to fi ght even harder for those years contributes to the no- I assumed that since both Canadians who had also carried As we were all in the throes other women who did not have tion that, in this specifi c instance, personal experiences happened their dark secret alone. of program review, which could my platform or opportunities. I would prefer not to reveal his more than three decades ago, My decision to speak for the mean a 25 per cent budget cut in To every yin there is a yang. identity. they would be viewed from the fi rst time about the rape I experi- most departments, ministers were Some are now critical that by not To former colleagues who may obscured prism of time and enced was much more cathartic looking for savings in what we naming my assaulter, I am vic- feel further victimized by my distance. than I realized it would be. euphemistically called non-core timizing every man who served decision, I apologize for casting a But, it was almost as though The years, in which I had kept programs. on the committee with me. If I net that is obviously far too wide. my comments opened fl oodgates the wound inside, had pushed One of the fi rst on the chop- put myself in their shoes, I would When one is dealing with the of pain and remembrance for the incident so deeply into my ping block was federal health probably feel the same way. aftermath of a sexual assault, others. subconscious that it was almost funding program for women’s But my revelations were not everyone loses. I received dozens of sup- as though it had happened to shelters. intended to reignite a criminal Sheila Copps is a former Jean portive emails and phone calls, somebody else. Then health minister David investigation or wreak revenge. Chrétien-era Cabinet minister some from friends whom I had When I fi nally spoke about it Dingwall was to appear before They were meant to remind us all, and a former deputy prime lost touch with and others from for the fi rst time to my husband, the committee I chaired to seek including myself, that incidents of minister. strangers who had also been the recollection brought shivers approval to abolish the multi-mil- sexual harassment and even rape [email protected] victimized. of pain and anxiety to the fore. lion-dollar fund. occur every day in this country. The Hill Times

ANNUAL GORDON OSBALDESTON LECTURE NOVEMBER 27, 2014, 17:00 - 21:00, OTTAWA, CHÂTEAU LAURIER “How Canada can Lead on the Economy and the Environment” Register Online: www.ppforum.ca/events or Contact: [email protected], 613-238-7858 Ext: 233 Lorraine Mitchelmore THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS President and Canada Country Chair, Shell Canada Limited and Executive Vice President Heavy Oil for Upstream Americas THE HILL TIMES, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2014 13 DIGITAL WORLD INTERNET LAW End of online anonymity? Ontario Police and Conservative Senator support mandatory identifi cation reforms

component of Internet privacy will not OPP offi cer Scott Naylor likened internet access to obtaining a driver’s licence come as a surprise to millions of internet or a marriage licence, noting that we provide identifi cation for many different users to rely upon it to varying degrees to exercise free speech rights and to activities, yet there is no requirement to identify yourself when using the internet. preserve their privacy. What is surpris- ing—or at least discouraging—is that Anonymity can create a challenge The importance of online anonymity the OPP and a Canadian Senator would for law enforcement (though one that is extends far beyond law enforcement, how- seemingly jump at the chance to bring it frequently surmountable through digital de- ever. Corporate whistleblowers, women in to an end. tective work), but it also plays an important abusive relationships, visible minorities, Michael Geist holds the Canada Re- positive role for the police. Anonymous tip and a myriad of other people are embold- search Chair in Internet and E-commerce MICHAEL GEIST lines or information from anonymous indi- ened by anonymity to speak out in a man- Law at the University of Ottawa, Faculty viduals are frequently an important source ner that would otherwise be unavailable if of Law. He can be reached at mgeist@uot- of information for investigators. Eliminating they were forced to identify themselves. tawa.ca or online at www.michaelgeist.ca. anonymity would run the risk of hampering The Supreme Court’s recognition of [email protected] f you could change or enact one inter- age-old investigative techniques. anonymity as a particularly important The Hill Times Inet law, what would it be? For some Canadians, it might be new rules to pro- mote greater competition among internet providers or increased copyright fl exibil- ities matching the U.S. fair use provision. For others, it would mean toughening online privacy protection or examining whether Canadian net neutrality rules are suffi cient. TAKE A VIP VISIT When Scott Naylor, a detective inspec- tor with the Ontario Provincial Police was asked the question during a Senate hearing earlier this month on Bill C-13, the gov- TO RIDEAU HALL ernment’s lawful access legislation, he re-

sponded that he would eliminate anonym- 2013. Rideau Hall ©OSGG-BSGG, Daly, Kevin WO ity on the internet. Naylor likened internet access to obtaining a driver’s licence or a marriage licence, noting that we provide identifi cation for many different activities, yet there is no requirement to identify yourself (or be identifi ed) when using the internet. While acknowledging that a universal identifi cation system is impractical, he said would ideally like a mandatory digital fi ngerprint for internet users that would identify them sitting behind the computer. CPAC takes you inside Rideau Hall, the historic and Naylor’s comments were quickly greeted with support from Conservative Senator beautiful home and workplace of every Canadian Tom McInnis, who lamented the use of governor general since Confederation. From its art assumed names and agreed that identify- ing the identity of online users would be a and architecture, to its esteemed residents, to its good thing. Law enforcement support for the elim- history and inner workings, join us on CPAC for an ination or erosion of online anonymity is exclusive VIP tour of Canada’s house. particularly ironic since the Supreme Court of Canada just emphasized its importance in a landmark ruling on internet priva- cy. The Spencer decision is best known for affi rming that internet users have a reasonable expectation of privacy in their subscriber information. Watch on CPAC The implications of that ruling are that law enforcement offi cials now have little choice but to obtain a court order to obtain FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21 subscriber information from Internet providers. Moreover, internet providers 9PM ET/6PM PT who were previously willing to voluntari- ly disclose basic subscriber information SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22 without court oversight have abandoned the practice. 6PM ET/3PM PT While the decision altered the land- scape of internet privacy, it is important to SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23 recognize that the court pointed to online anonymity as particularly important in the 10AM & 9PM ET/7AM & 6PM PT context of internet use. In fact, it identifi es precisely the kinds of cases of importance to law enforcement as the reason to pre- serve online anonymity. For example, it notes that there may CPAC IS OWNED AND OPERATED IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST be situations where police want the list BY THESE LEADING COMPANIES of names that correspond to identifica- tion numbers on a survey. In such situ- ations, “the privacy interest at stake…is not simply the individual’s name, but the cpac.ca link between the identified individual and the personal information provided anonymously.” 14 THE HILL TIMES, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2014 NEWS HARASSMENT There’s a culture of ‘casual sexism’ on the Hill, says Equal Voice’s Peckford Calls for new harassment process abound as Hill culture goes under the microscope.

Continued from page 1

“The working environment on Parliament Hill is particu- larly unique, especially given that it sits right into the evening, the Parliamentary sessions are particularly intense, individuals are away from their families for a signifi cant amount of the year … and the absence of process and clarity around what it means to be accountable for certain be- haviour, I think, has contributed to that,” she said. The issue of sexual harass- ment is far from new, but it’s tak- en on a new life in recent weeks. From a viral video released by non-profi t organization Holla- back, depicting the harassment a woman experienced while Michele Austin Sheila Copps Nancy Peckford Mary Clancy walking through New York City, Former ministerial chief of staff Former Liberal deputy prime Executive director Former Liberal MP from to widespread social media dis- cussions of experiences of sexual Senior adviser at minister of Equal Voice 1988 to 1997 harassment sparked by shocking Summa Strategies “There are some specifi c “The combination of power “Sexual harassment between allegations of sexual violence “This is not exclusively a male- problems in the Parliamentary and testosterone often MPs basically didn’t exist. levelled against former CBC female issue, this is a male-male process that you’re looking at, but leads, unfortunately, to poor Was there sexual harassment personality Jian Ghomeshi and issue, this is a female-female it is a societal challenge…. I think judgment, especially in a to staffers? Y ou bet. … I often further prompted by the creation issue. Let’s not just keep this at it occurs in a lot of workplaces. system where there has been said that being in the House of a hashtag #beenrapedneverre- sexual harassment, I mean I have I’ve heard from people across the no real process to date.” of Commons was like being ported, a more open discussion seen alcohol abuse in Members broad spectrum, amazingly, I even locked up in a rather unruly of harassment has taken place of Parliament offi ces’ where staff got an email this morning from boys school.” in Canada and made its way would come in and there would a retired police offi cer who was to Parliament Hill earlier this be blood, bottles broken across assaulted in a retirement home, month. Some have referred to it everything. So this cannot just be and it was a man by another man, as the ‘Ghomeshi effect,’ and it’s capped at sexual abuse, they have so it’s obviously very widespread.” shed new light on the lack of an to look at abuse, generally.” independent, formal process for MPs to raise complaints. On Nov. 5, Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) on the Hill from 2002 to 2008 and to 2004, said the response to her fi nding doors closed and feeling “pretty well kings and queens in revealed that two Liberal MPs, is now president of MediaStyle, column has been a surprise and there was no recourse to raise a their little domains,” which con- Scott Andrews (Avalon, Nfl d.) and recently said on CBC’s Power “pretty overwhelming” in a posi- sexual harassment complaint. tributes to the “culture of silence” Massimo Pacetti (Saint-Léonard- & Politics that he was sexually tive way. Former Liberal MP Mary and highlights the need to have a Saint-Michel, Que.), were being harassed by one male MP and sex- “People have told me about Clancy, a founder of the Women’s formal process on the Hill. suspended from caucus in light ually touched by another male MP their experiences, some of whom Parliamentary Association and the Parliament Hill is a unique of allegations of “serious personal when he worked on the Hill. He have never stated them publicly Liberal Women’s Caucus, recalled work environment. MPs are misconduct” from two MPs of “an- said he told the latter MP his ac- either,” said Ms. Copps. “It’s been how a former male MP called her considered the employer, and a other party,” which Mr. Trudeau tions were “inappropriate,” but said very heartwarming to get mes- and two other female MPs—Ms. hierarchy exists dividing MPs, said he had been approached he never reported the incidents sages from across the country, Copps included—derogatory ministers and Senators and their about personally. It’s since been out of a feeling of powerlessness. literally…. I got an email from names in the course of debate. Ms. staff. The Canada Labour Code reported that the complaints were The National Post’s John Ivison Brian Mulroney, which was very Clancy, who served in the House does not cover individuals em- raised by two female NDP MPs. wrote about the experience a for- surprising, a wonderful email.” from 1988 to 1997, said as a result, ployed on Parliament Hill, though It’s unclear what took place be- mer Hill intern to an unnamed Lib- Ms. Copps said these messag- new sanctions were put in place it does cover federal departmental yond the description of “personal eral MP who alleges her supervisor es have highlighted how sexual for MPs who used “sexist, pejora- staff, staff at Crown corporations misconduct.” in the MP’s offi ce sexually harassed harassment occurs in all kinds of tive language” in the Chamber. or similar federal agencies. The matter has been referred her and undermined her in the workplaces. “I often said that being in the The House of Commons, to House Speaker Andrew Scheer workplace when she declined to go “I’ve heard from people across House of Commons was like including administration, proce- (Regina-Qu’Appelle, Sask.) or in- on a date with him. Ms. Ali said she the broad spectrum, amazingly. being locked up in a rather unruly dure, security and maintenance vestigation and will be discussed complained to her MP, but the only I even got an email this morning boys’ school,” said Ms. Clancy. services, as well as the Library of by the House Board of Internal thing that happened was the termi- from a retired police offi cer who But in the halls of Centre Parliament, are subject to the Par- Economy, an all-party, closed- nation of her own employment. was assaulted in a retirement Block, Ms. Clancy said, “sexual liamentary Employment and Staff door committee of MPs. In a column in The Hill Times home, and it was a man by an- harassment between MPs basical- Relations Act, which includes Two days after the Liberal on Nov. 10, former Liberal min- other man. So it’s obviously very ly didn’t exist.” processes to raise grievances and suspensions, a former NDP staffer, ister and deputy prime minister widespread,” said Ms. Copps. “It’s “Was there harassment to resolve disputes, but this does Fabiola Ferro, fi led a lawsuit Sheila Copps revealed that she a societal phenomenon, it’s not a staffers? You bet,” she said. not extend to MPs or their staff, against NDP MP Sylvain Chicoine was sexually assaulted by a male Parliamentary phenomenon.” Ms. Clancy said caucuses tried or to Cabinet ministers’ staff. In (Chateauguay-Saint-Constant, MPP during her time in the Ontario But Ms. Copps said that Parlia- to address this harassment and 2001, the House Board of Internal Que.) over allegations that a fellow legislature and had been raped ment needs to establish a process there was sensitivity training. Economy approved a new policy staffer in the MP’s offi ce abused by someone she knew. Ms. Copps to deal with harassment that is She made it clear to her staff that dubbed Prevention and Resolution her verbally, discriminated against said she did not report the incident, designed to “parallel the public her door was always open, but Harassment in the Workplace, her because of her gender and instead “chalking the incident up to process,” available to people she said, based on recent stories again for the approximately 1,800 that she was fi red after fi ling an personal misjudgment.” working in the private sector or involving former staff or MPs on House administration staff. unsuccessful complaint. In an interview last week with Crown corporations. Ms. Copps Parliament Hill, “we don’t appear to Those working for a minister, Ian Capstick, a former NDP The Hill Times, Ms. Copps, who said she’s aware of an example have made a whole lot of progress.” and Liberal staffer who worked served in the House from 1984 of a staffer quitting their job after Ms. Clancy said MPs are Continued on page 15 THE HILL TIMES, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2014 15 NEWS HARASSMENT

MPs call for formal process LIST Stories of to deal with harassment harassment

Continued from page 14 harassment, and not necessarily selves through that when the on the Hill male-on-female either. Ms. Austin chances of success. …It’s the known as exempt staff (and con- said the worst abuse she’s seen employee against the employ- sidered public offi ce holders) are was male-on-male. er,” she said. •Liberal Senator Colin subject to rules and procedures “I have seen alcohol abuse On Nov. 13, NDP Leader Kenny faced complaints of set by the Treasury Board Secre- in Members of Parliament of- Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, sexual harassment, work- tariat, which includes a policy on fi ces where staff would come in Que.) sent an open letter to place harassment, and harassment prevention and reso- and there would be blood, bot- Mr. Trudeau and Prime Minis- abuse of authority from his lution, as well as a guide and tles broken across everything. ter Stephen Harper (Calgary former assistant, Pascale a directive on the harassment So this cannot just be capped Southwest, Alta.) calling for all Brisson. A Senate investiga- complaint process. at sexual abuse…. The worst I three parties to work together tion cleared Sen. Kenny on NDP Hill staffers are did come across was alcohol to develop and implement new all three counts in April. unionized and have a collec- abuse and abuse to staff based procedures and policies to pro- tive agreement, which lays out on the person being consis- tect Parliamentary staffers and •In 1997, Liberal MP Ray- processes for fi ling a grievance tently drunk,” said Ms. Austin, MPs, and proposing a formal mond Chan was cleared of or a complaint of harassment adding these were things she code of conduct, the “nomination accusations that he sexu- with a member of the union witnessed in the 1990s. of an independent non-partisan ally harassed Maria Trinh, executive or a union steward In response to the recent third-party offi cer of Parlia- a 29-year-old staffer in his (fellow staffers). If the grievance stories of harassment on the ment,” among other things. offi ce. or complaint can’t be informally Hill, she said: “I can’t say I was Lior Samfi ru, a Toronto-based mitigated, a committee is formed surprised. I was disappointed labour and employment lawyer •A 1997 Angus Reid survey of the members of the union in how it was handled by every- who’s represented both com- of more than half of all the executive and management (se- one, but I wouldn’t say that I plainants of workplace harass- women sitting in Parliament nior staff in the OLO and party was surprised.” ment and defendants, said any and in provincial legis- research bureau are considered “Everybody has a unique mechanism to deal with com- latures at the time found management and are not under experience, right, because es- plaints needs to be seen as “being that one-third of Canada’s the collective agreement) to ex- sentially MPs—if they’re not in open minded and neutral.” female politicians had been amine and investigate the issue Cabinet—are doing the hiring “There has to be a process sexually harassed by their and produce a report, which in- and fi ring, they’re the manag- of investigation and who’s go- colleagues. Sixty per cent cludes recommended remedies. ers and they set the tone. It’s ing to investigate at that point said they had been subject A complainant is able to appeal a little different when you are is very important: if it’s going to inappropriate or demean- this decision. in Cabinet. Because you are to be done internally, in which ing remarks related to their As well, anyone to whom working so closely with the case there’s always a presump- gender. Twenty-one per cent House resources are made avail- civil servants, a lot of their poli- tion of bias, or is there going said they knew of female able is able to bring complaints cies bleed in to the day-to-day to be someone that’s more colleagues who had used to the House of Commons’ Chief workplace,” she said. removed,” said Mr. Samfi ru. sex to advance their careers. Immediate Occupancy Human Resources Offi cer. There For this reason, Cabinet “If there’s no mechanisms to are no stipulations preventing ministers have more options deal with that, I would expect •In 1998, stalking MPs from doing so. than regular MPs in looking for that someone is going to feel charges against Liberal MP MPs discussed existing help with complaints of harass- very uncomfortable raising a Ian Murray were dropped. Available unit sizes options for those on the Hill to ment, she said. concern,” he said. He had been charged with 1607 - 2148 sq. ft. raise harassment complaints Ms. Austin said an MP’s Mr. Samfi ru said the Parlia- criminal harassment of during a study of sexual staffer would likely take a mentary Employment and Staff his former lover, Victoria harassment in the federal complaint either to the party, Relations Act (PESRA) offers Hensler, who had worked priced from workplace that was concluded or, if “you were brave enough,” House of Commons adminis- as his receptionist before he last year. off the Hill. tration staff the same protec- entered politics. the upper-$900’S House Clerk Audrey The best practices for tions as other public servants. O’Brien told MPs that each par- dealing with complaints of Other staff on the Hill—work- •On Nov. 5, Liberal MPs ty has its own way of dealing harassment in the private sec- ing for MPs or ministers—are Scott Andrews and Massi- with such concerns from staff, tor should be made available able to fi le a complaint under mo Pacetti were suspended but usually the whip of the to MP offi ces, she said, and the Canada Human Rights Act, from the national Liberal party is responsible. more training and information said Mr. Samfi ru, and they can caucus in the face of alle- Asked whether staff are should be given to MPs, Sen- also take the matter to court. gations from two female briefed on options and oppor- ators and staff on the Hill in Mr. Samfi ru said past court NDP MPs. The allegations, tunities that already exist for terms of what they can do. decisions, specifi cally in the reportedly brought to Liber- them to raise complaints on Ms. Peckford said Equal case of Canada v. Vaid, have al leader Justin Trudeau by the Hill, Ms. O’Brien said, “the Voice launched a campaign in established that Parliamentary one of the MPs, have been short answer is no.” May called Respect Her, be- privilege does not apply to the vaguely described as “per- “We don’t have any role cause of “the fact that there was management of employees. The sonal misconduct,” and the to play in making the staff of a culture of casual sexism on Supreme Court ultimately only matter has been referred Members aware of what their the Hill.” She said Parliament is threw out the case because the to the House Speaker for rights might be and how to unique in terms of dispropor- staffer in question, Mr. Vaid, investigation and will be operate if they have a confl ict, tional gender representation in who had worked as driver to studied by the Board of or a harassment situation, or a workplace, and said getting the House Speaker, was found Internal Economy. what they view as an abuse more women elected to Parlia- to come under PESRA, which of power situation,” said Ms. ment—more than the current sets out its own process to deal •On Nov. 7, a former O’Brien, adding some explana- 25 per cent of seats—will help with such matters. Mr. Samfi ru NDP staffer, Fabiola Ferro, tion is given to MPs about their change the culture. said even then, the door was fi led a lawsuit claiming responsibilities as an employer. A fair, independent process left open for other staff under her former boss, NDP MP “I think for many members to deal with concerns and PESRA to be heard by future Sylvain Chicoine, contribut- who come in after an election complaints on the Hill needs to courts. But he said this decision ed to a toxic work envi- it is a huge leap to actually be established and needs to “go isn’t necessarily “applicable to ronment. Ms. Ferro claims run an offi ce and manage a beyond the Speaker.” MPs themselves.” that shortly after she began group of people here and in the Anyone in Canada can fi le a “I don’t think court would working for Mr. Chicoine in constituency. Very often they human rights complaint under be possible but they would September 2011 she began are terrifi cally vulnerable to the Canada Human Rights Act potentially be able to fi le a hu- being harassed by her whoever they hire as their chief and be heard by a tribunal. Com- man rights complaint against male colleague and treated of staff. You end up in situa- plaints under the act can only somebody,” he said. unfairly, and that when the tions, which as you say, are be fi led on the basis of certain But for staff, taking a com- issue was raised with the 108 lisgar street sometimes very unfortunate,” circumstances, but sex-based plaint to court or to a human MP nothing was done to across from city hall she said. discrimination is included. rights tribunal is a big, bold address her concerns. She Michele Austin, a former Liberal MP Judy Sgro (York step, and Mr. Samfi ru said said she was fi red after Conservative ministerial chief of West, Ont.) said fi ling a com- Parliament “absolutely” should fi lling a grievance with the Viewing by Appointment staff and now senior adviser at plaint with the Human Rights establish an arm’s-length for- NDP staff union in April Summa Strategies, said you see a Commission seems to be “the mal complaint and investiga- 2013, but her colleague Contact lot of “mistakes, misconduct and avenue of last resort.” tion process that’s applicable to was not. In her lawsuit, Ms. miscommunication” on the Hill “Many women I have talked everyone on the Hill, akin to a Ferro claims Mr. Chicoine 613.567.7800 every day, but she said the issue to, women who often raise commissioner’s offi ce. demonstrated a sexist is one of inappropriate or abusive these issues, just say that they [email protected] and misogynistic attitude behaviour, not exclusively sexual weren’t going to put them- The Hill Times toward her. Can we afford the things we need?

Hospitals

Transit Lines

Schools

Solutions are ready right now. Public Private Partnerships can tap into billions of private investment dollars. Over the last 20 years, P3s have provided innovative solutions to address the challenge of getting important public infrastructure built in Canada.

Read our Get It Built report online: clhia.ca/get-it-built THE HILL TIMES, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2014 17 INSIDE POLITICS WHITBY-OSHAWA BYELECTION Tories keenly guarding Flaherty’s legacy To campaign against the memory of a revered political icon, one must poke gingerly around the edges.

In Whitby-Oshawa, where voters go to the polls Monday, the race to replace the late Jim Flaherty, left, pictured in 2013 with Prime Minister Stephen Harper, is rendered more diffi cult for Liberal and NDP candidates who are trying to simultane- TIM HARPER ously pay homage to the former fi nance minister while trying to yank down his legacy. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

o campaign against the memory of a Trevered political icon, one must poke gingerly around the edges. No one wants to be accused of tarnishing the statue or knocking the offi cial portrait askew. In Whitby-Oshawa, where voters go to the polls Monday, the race to replace the late Jim Flaherty is rendered more diffi cult for Liberal and NDP candidates who are trying to simultaneously pay homage to the former fi nance minister while trying to yank down his legacy. Flaherty was known in Whitby as a tireless constituency worker. His widow, Christine Elliott, is part of the local dynasty as MPP and front-runner in the provincial Progressive Conservative leadership race. Conservatives have the machinery in place and a candidate with high name recognition in former Whitby mayor Pat Perkins, who says she is zealously guarding the Flaherty legacy. They have the timing they wanted for the byelection and now, courtesy of Prime Minister Stephen Harper, a package of tax cuts and enhanced baby bonus payments to run on. As an exclamation point, the government named the fi nance building in Ottawa after Flaherty during the race to replace him. waiting list of 4,000 for regulated daycare In short, Liberal Celina Caesar-Cha- spots and grandparents in the riding who vannes, New Democrat Trish McAuliffe are babysitting as a full-time job for work- and Green party candidate Craig Cameron ing parents. Families need two incomes are trying to push a noodle up a mountain. here, she says. One of them appears to be having more “If the Conservative policy is meant success than expected. to keep women at home, I’m not meeting Flaherty, who represented the riding women who want to do that,” she says. provincially before his jump to federal poli- But, still, she hesitates to criticize tics, won here with almost 60 per cent of Flaherty, glancing downward as she The College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) the vote in 2011. says: “It’s touchy, but I have to say, sorry But here’s the wild card—Flaherty is Jim, but some people have been left is pleased to announce its 2014–2015 President, also remembered here as the man who behind here.” blew the whistle on income-splitting, a Perkins and her campaign did not Dr Garey Mazowita program that independent analysts believe respond to numerous requests for an would benefi t 15 per cent among us, pro- interview for this column, but she is telling viding nothing for the other 85 per cent of voters she could not let this riding go to Dr Mazowita’s diverse medical career spans over 35 years. the population. another party “particularly so quickly on “It benefi ts some parts of the Canadi- the heels of his passing.” Currently, he is a Clinical Professor with the Faculty of Medicine an population a lot and other parts of the She is doubtless running a classic at the University of British Columbia, Canadian population, virtually not at all,” front-runners campaign but there are where he has been actively involved in Flaherty famously said two months before always pitfalls to such a strategy. family medicine teaching, clinical care, his death. According to a Forum Research poll, and research. Since 1992, Dr Mazowita has Caesar-Chavannes, a 40-year-old busi- Caesar-Chavannes has crept up on her in nesswoman and researcher, says there are what Forum calls a statistical tie, given the provided family medicine representation on 6,000 single-income families in the riding, margin of error. several provincial health care initiatives. parents who both work at jobs with similar The Liberal is grabbing NDP support incomes and others trying to get their kids while Perkins’ strong name recognition and Dr Mazowita became a Board Member of off to university. None will benefi t from support has remained static. the Manitoba College of Family Physician’s what the government calls its Family Tax Byelection polling is notoriously un- Executive Committee in 1996, and served Cut. reliable and the numbers have spawned as Chapter President in 1998. He became “You’d be hard-pressed to fi nd the 15 skepticism. a member of the CFPC’s National Executive per cent here in Whitby,” she says. “For At the very least, Liberals will have those reasons, I think, Jim didn’t like that.” road-tested a campaign, a ground game Committee in 2012 as Honorary Secretary- Harper capped the tax savings under and a data strategy before storming this Treasurer and became President-Elect and the program at $2,000 and showcased it riding again in the 2015 general election. Chair of the Board in 2013. along with the enhanced child benefi ts, Conservatives are expected to easily a package that will cost the government hold the Alberta riding of Yellowhead in Dr Mazowita’s goals for his term as President $4.6-billion annually and has helped drain Monday’s other byelection. include enhancing member services, an expected surplus. But if they ever fumbled Flaherty’s rid- streamlining CFPC governance, and As a mother to six-year-old Johnny, ing in a byelection, after raising the draw- continuing to advance family medicine in 10-year-old Candice and 15-year-old De- bridge on his fi efdom, they would have not siray, Caesar-Chavannes stands to benefi t just allowed the statue to be tarnished, they Canada. from the Conservatives’ increase in child would have allowed it to be stolen from benefi ts herself. under their noses, in broad daylight. “They’re using my own money to bribe Tim Harper is a national affairs writ- Please join us in welcoming Dr Garey Mazowita me,” she says. “Maybe they can use some- er for The Toronto Star. This column was one else’s money next time.” released on Nov. 14. as the CFPC’s new President! McAuliffe, a longtime General Motors [email protected] employee and union offi cial, points to a The Hill Times 18 THE HILL TIMES, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2014 LEGISLATION SCHEDULE The Week Ahead in Parliament

The committee will hear from Industry Canada’s ROBERT REICH Monday, Nov. 17 •The House Citizenship and Immigration Director of Business and Regulatory Analysis Adam Committee will meet to discuss committee Scott, and from Spectrum Management Operations some controversial private business and begin studying Bill C-43, the Policy Analyst Amy Jensen and Director Lynne members’ bills that were be- government’s second Budget Implementation Act Fancy. From Transport Canada, it will hear from ginning to be called forward Acting Assistant Deputy Minister of Safety and for debate after being in limbo clauses 172, 173, 183 and 184. Feds to push •The House Environment and Sustainable Security Donald Roussel; Acting Director General for some time. Those included of Civil Aviation Shari Currie; the Marine Policy Bill C-377, an Act to Amend the Development Committee will meet to study Bill S-5, Director General Joyce Henry; the Director of Port Income Tax Act (requirements an Act to amend the Canada National Parks Act Policy Tamara Rudge; and the Director General of for labour organizations), from (Nááts’ihch’oh National Park Reserve of Canada). ahead on anti- Conservative MP Russ Hiebert •The House Public Safety and National Security Crown Corporation Governance, April Nakatsu. (South Surrey-White Rock-Clo- Committee will meet to discuss committee business The committee will also hear from Helen C. verdale, B.C.), which is still and study Bill C-2, an Act to amend the Controlled Kennedy, director general, broadcasting and digital at fi rst reading in the Senate, Drugs and Substances Act. This meeting will be communications at Canadian Heritage. where it has been since 2013; televised. •The Senate Energy, Environment and Natural terrorism, Bill C-290, an Act to Amend the •The Senate Offi cial Languages Committee will meet Resources Committee will meet to study Bill C-43, Criminal Code (sports betting), to study Bill S-205, an Act to amend the Offi cial the government’s second Budget Implementation sponsored by NDP MP Joe Languages Act and will hear from Marc Tremblay, Act, divisions 3, 28, and 29 of Part 4 and will hear Comartin (Windsor-Tecumseh, acting assistant deputy minister of governance, from Ben Brunnen, manager, fi scal and economic Ont.), which in October entered planning and policy sector at the Treasury Board of policy, and Alex Ferguson, vice-president, policy budget bills second reading in the Senate; Canada Secretariat. The committee will also study the and performance at the Canadian Association of and Bill C-525, the Employees’ application of the Offi cial Languages Act and hear Petroleum Producers; President of Inuit Tapiriit Voting Rights Act, sponsored from Mr. Tremblay on that, as well as Daniel Watson, Kanatami Terry Audla; Jonathan Fitzpatrick, Government House Leader Peter Van by Conservative MP Blaine president; and Vince Frisina, vice-president, Calkins (Westaskiwn, Alta.), chief human resources offi cer at the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat. Chalk River professional employees group of Loan said Bill C-44, the Protection of which has been labelled an “an- the Professional Institute of the Public Service ti-union bill” and also moved to of Canada. The committee will also discuss the second reading in the Senate in Tuesday, Nov. 18 consideration of a draft agenda, and future business. Canada from Terrorists Act, will be October. •The House Government Operations and Estimates These bills all still have a Committee will meet to discuss committee debated for the third time on Tuesday. ways to go before passing and at business. Wednesday, Nov. 19 their current pace it is unlikely •The House Justice and Human Rights Committee •The Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs they will move signifi cantly will meet to continue studying Bill C-32, the Committee will begin its study of Bill C-13, the Continued from page 1 Also up on the order pa- before 2015. Victims Bill of Rights Act. Protecting Canadians from Online Crime Act, and per this week is Bill C-18, the Five new bills have been •The House Public Accounts Committee will hold an will hear from Lianna McDonald, executive director After Christmas break, when Agricultural Growth Act, which introduced so far this sitting, in-camera meeting to discuss “Chapter 8, Meeting at the Canadian Centre for Child Protection; MPs and Senators return the will start the report stage and beginning with Bill C-41, the Needs for Key Statistical Data-Statistics Canada.” Leo Russomanno, member and criminal defence week of Jan. 26, they will be has time scheduled in the House Canada-Korea Economic •The Agriculture and Agri-Food Committee will counsel; and Michael Spratt, member and down to 15 sitting weeks to on Monday and Wednesday. Growth and Prosperity Act present to the House its fi rst report, “Canadian criminal defence counsel of the Criminal Lawyers’ wrap up legislative business Following Question Period on fi rst read on Sept. 23; Bill C-42 Agriculture and the Canada-European Union Association; Monique St. Germain, general counsel before the House rises for the Monday, Bill C-27, the Veter- the Common Sense Firearms Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement.” from the Canadian Centre for Child Protection; summer and the writ is sched- ans Hiring Act, will also begin Licensing Act, fi rst read on •The House Board of Internal Economy, will meet to Andrea Slane, associate professor at the University uled to be dropped in Septem- report stage. On Thursday and Oct. 7; Bill C-43, the Economic discuss how to handle the allegations of “personal of Ontario Institute of Technology; and Michael ber for the fi xed election date of Friday the House will resume Action Plan 2014 Act, No. 2, Geist, law professor at the University of Ottawa. Oct. 19, killing all legislation left debate on Bill C-26, the Tougher introduced on Oct. 23; Bill C-44, misconduct” involving two suspended Liberal MPs Scott Andrews and Massimo Pacetti. •The Senate Banking, Trade and Commerce on the Order Paper. Penalties for Child Predators the Protection of Canada from Committee to discuss the Divisions 9, 12, 18, 22, During his rundown in the Act, which is currently at sec- •The Senate Aboriginal Peoples Committee will Terrorists Act, fi rst read on 26, and 27 of Bill C-43, the government’s second House before the constitu- ond reading. Oct. 27; and most recently one meet to study challenges relating to First Nations Budget Implementation Act and will hear from ency break of what the gov- As for the remaining two Senate bill; Bill S-7, the Zero infrastructure on reserves and will hear from Finance Minister Joe Oliver. ernment has planned for the opposition days, Mr. Van Loan Tolerance for Barbaric Cultural Cameron Alexis, Alberta regional chief, and Irving week of Nov. 17, Government wasn’t able to specify when they Practices Act, introduced on Leblanc, acting director, Housing and Infrastructure •The Senate Aboriginal Peoples Committee will House Leader Peter Van Loan would be scheduled, other than Nov. 5. of the Assembly of First Nations. meet to study challenges relating to First Nations (York-Simcoe, Ont.) said Bill “sometime” in the remaining four All four of the House bills •The Senate National Finance Committee will infrastructure on reserves and will hear from C-44, the Protection of Cana- weeks. that were in the senate at the be- meet to discuss the supplementary estimates Charmaine McCraw, Economic and Resource da from Terrorists Act, will be Of the 25 private members’ ginning of the Fall session have for the fi scal year ending March 31, 2015. The Development Unit Manager at the Nishnawbe Aski debated for the third time on bills at various stages in the now reached Royal Assent: Bill committee will hear from Comptroller General First Nation. Tuesday. House—10 of which are Con- C-6, the Convention on Cluster of Canada Bill Matthews; and Marcia Santiago, “Since all parties support servative-sponsored, six NDP, Munitions Implementation Bill; executive director, expenditure management, at Thursday, Nov. 20 committee examination of the four Liberal, four from the Bill C-10, the Traffi cking in Con- the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat. •The Joint House and Senate Scrutiny of Regulations bill, I would expect that the Senate and one from the Bloc traband Tobacco Bill; Bill C-17 •The Senate Transport and Communications Committee to review Statutory Instruments 1-11. opposition will agree to let that Québécois—a few have been the Protecting Canadians from Committee will meet to study Bill C-43, the •The Senate Internal Economy, Budgets and start after next Tuesday’s de- given a heightened profi le, giv- Unsafe Drugs Bill; and Bill C-36, government’s second Budget Implementation Administration Committee will meet to discuss bate,” he said in the House. en their political traction. Most the Protection of Communities Act divisions 2, 6, 10, 11, 16, and 21 of Part 4. administrative and other matters. Also beginning next week, recently debated in the House and Exploited Persons Act, the the House Citizenship and at second reading on Nov. government’s new prostitution Immigration Committee will 7 was Liberal MP Ted Hsu’s legislation. begin studying pieces of the (Kingston and the Islands, Ont.) Eight pieces of government Status of Government Business government’s second budget Bill C-626, an Act to amend legislation have not moved implementation act, Bill C-43, the Statistics Act to appoint a from their place on the legis- House of Commons •S-5 Nááts’ihch’oh National Park Reserve Act the Economic Action Plan 2014 Chief Statistician and re-instate lative agenda since the House •C-2 Safe Injection Bill (committee) (committee) Act, No. 2. the long-form census, which resumed sitting on Sept. 15. •C-11 Priority Hiring for Injured Veterans Bill (second •S-6 Yukon and Nunavut Regulatory Improvement By the end of last month, brought back the conversation Most notable is Bill C-21, the reading) Act (second reading) multiple committees in the in the Commons over the Na- Red Tape Reduction Act, which •C-12 Drug-Free Prisons Bill (second reading) Senate House and Senate had studied tional Household Survey and after being debated three times •C-18 Agricultural Growth Bill (report stage) •C-3 Safeguarding Canada’s Seas and Skies Bill various elements of the budget the role of Statistics Canada. this session, most recently on •C-21 Red Tape Reduction Act (second reading) (committee) implementation bill. They’ll sub- NDP MP Dan Harris’ (Scar- Nov. 6, is still at second reading •C-26 Tougher Penalties for Child Predators Act •C-8 Combating Counterfeit Products Bill (second mit their reports to the Senate borough Southwest, Ont.) Bill despite Mr. Van Loan saying it (second reading) reading) by Nov. 27 in an effort to have C-597, an Act to amend the was going to be a priority for •C-27 Veterans Hiring Act (report stage) •C-13 Online Crime Prevention Bill (committee) the 458-page bill digested and Holidays Act to male Remem- the Conservatives this session. •C-32 Victims Bill of Rights Act (committee) •C-22 Energy Safety and Security Act (awaiting fi rst passed before the House rises brance Day a statutory holiday, Although, it is on Monday’s •C-33 First Nations Control of First Nations reading) for the Christmas break. The received cross-party support. Order Paper. Education Act (on-hold, committee) •C-33 First Nations Control of First Nations government has indicated that The bill passed second reading The other bills that haven’t •C-35 Justice For Animals in Service Act [Quanto’s Education Act (pre-study) passing the budget bill before earlier this month and has now moved are Bill C-26, the Tougher Law] (second reading) •C-41 Canada-Korea Economic Growth and •C-40 Rouge National Urban Park Act (report stage) the break is a priority. been referred to the Canadian Penalties for Child Predators Prosperity Act (committee) •C-42 Common Sense Firearms Licensing Act The Senate Legal and Con- Heritage Committee for study. •C-43 Economic Action Plan 2014 Act, No. 2 (pre-study) Act; Bill C-32, the Victims Bill (second reading) stitutional Affairs Committee Also of note, on Oct. 30, the of Rights Act, Bill C-2, the Safe •S-7 Zero Tolerance for Barbaric Cultural Practices •C-43 Economic Action Plan 2014 Act, No. 2 Act (second reading) will begin its study of Bill C-13, Procedure and House Affairs Injection Bill; Bill C-11, the Pri- (second reading) the Protecting Canadians from Committee began its study ority Hiring for Injured Veterans •C-44 Protection of Canada from Terrorists Act Received Royal Assent Online Crime Act, otherwise of Conservative MP Michael Bill; Bill C-12, the Drug-Free (second reading) •C-10 Traffi cking in Contraband Tobacco Bill known as the government’s Chong’s (Wellington- Halton Prisons Bill; and Bill C-33, the •S-2 Incorporation by Reference in Regulations Act •C-6 Convention on Cluster Munitions cyberbullying legislation. It was Hills, Ont.) Reform Act, Bill First Nations Control of First (committee) Implementation Bill referred to committee at the C-586. Nations Education Act. •S-3 Amend the Coastal Fisheries Protection Act •C-17 Protecting Canadians from Unsafe Drugs Bill end of the last sitting week, on Earlier this session, Senate [email protected] (committee) •C-36 Protection of Communities and Exploited Nov. 5. Liberals raised concern about The Hill Times •S-4 Digital Privacy Act (committee) Persons Act THE HILL TIMES, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2014 19 OPINION HARASSMENT Mulcair letter calls for political parties to work together, draft formal code of conduct On Nov. 13, NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair and NDP Whip Nycole Turmel sent a letter to Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau with suggestions on how to address recent allegations of harassment on Parliament Hill. The other party leaders, whips and House leaders were also copied. Below is a transcript of the letter.

We propose that a meeting be convened NDP Leader Tom Mul- at the earliest convenience, preferably cair and NDP Whip within the next week, with representatives Nycole Turmel say of each party and the Speaker’s offi ce, to the House must get begin the process of developing a frame- itself in order fi rst to demonstrate to Cana- TOM MULCAIR AND NYCOLE TURMEL work for dealing with these issues both now and going forward—demonstrating to Ca- dians that all MPs are nadians that all Members of Parliament are committed to creating committed to creating a safe and respectful a safe and respectful ecent events, both here in Parliament and working environment free of harassment. working environment Relsewhere, have brought signifi cant public NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair represents free of harassment. attention to the problem of harassment in Outremont, Que., and NDP Whip Nycole The Hill Times photograph Canadian workplaces. The reality of a hostile Turmel represents Hull-Aylmer, Que. by Jake Wright work environment is one that is far too com- [email protected] mon for many Canadians, especially Canadian The Hill Times women. I know that we are all keenly aware of the responsibility we share in ensuring harassment-free workplaces, both in our work- place here in Ottawa and in the wide variety of places of work across this country, and in showing leadership for addressing this issue in a respectful, effective and lasting manner. ON NOVEMBER 29, 2014 The fi rst thing we must do is get our own House in order. We believe that, working together across all party lines, Make a local purchase and celebrate we can unite behind the development and implementation of procedures and policies the small businesses in your neighbourhood. that can provide Parliamentary staff and Members of Parliament with a respectful work environment that will conform to the particular conditions of the legislature. I think we can also agree that addressing harassment in Parliament is not only a priority, we also have an obligation to show to Canadians that we can do better. To those ends, we believe a new approach must include the following considerations: a clear defi nition of harassment—to be communicated to all Members and employ- ees—making it clear that there shall be no harassment, sexual or otherwise, tolerated in Parliament; a new, formal Code of Conduct around harassment, which could amend the Standing Orders or other rules that govern Parliament; the nomination of an independent non-partisan third party offi cer of Parliament responsible for: reviewing incidents in a timely manner, advising complainants on the processes and services available to them—including those provided by the Criminal Code and by human rights legislation—undertaking investigations where appropriate, and proposing remedies; a confi dential and fair process to be followed when a complaint arises, which provides protection and support to those making a complaint; the unencumbered right of vic- tims to maintain control over their complaint and the process, including the right to have their privacy respected; a system of training and education for members and employees, including ensuring all staff and members Yellow Pages encourages you to show your support for small businesses are aware of complaints procedures; the and their contribution to creating healthy, thriving neighbourhoods. bringing into force of appropriate parts of the Parliamentary Staff Relations Act, Part II, particularly Article 86, to provide for greater protections for employees. Get your local neighbourhood involved: shoptheneighbourhood.ca Our hope is to fi nd the most appropri- ate procedures and policies for the unique environment that is Parliament, which can, at the same time, work as a model for other workplaces. Any less would be unacceptable. There are many existing codes from which we can draw inspiration. For exam- ple, the Treasury Board Policy on Harass- #shopthehood facebook.com/ @ShopTheHood_ca @ShopTheHood_ca ment Prevention and Resolution, which shoptheneighbourhood came into force on Oct. 1, 2012, emphasizes discretion and confi dentiality and sets guidelines for expected behaviours. New Shop The Neighbourhood, Yellow Pages and the Walking Fingers & Design are trademarks of Yellow Pages Group Corp. in Canada Democrats are also informed by our own rules and procedures—which are written into the collective agreement with our staff. 20 THE HILL TIMES, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2014 OPINION FIRST NATIONS AFN chooses a new national chief: a critical decision for First Nations and Canada Since the sudden AFN Leader Ghis- have been successfully implement- lain Picard has ed in Nova Scotia by the Mi’kmaw resignation of tried to get the which could serve as a template. federal govern- There must be fl exibility and First national chief Shawn ment’s attention Nations must ultimately control on education but their own education. The federal Atleo in May, the has been rebuffed government must realize that First AFN has not been by Aboriginal Nations themselves have the most Affairs Minister at stake here and failure is not an a relevant force in Bernard Valcourt. option. In addition to establishing The Hill Times pho- the structure, adequate funding is national politics. tographs by Jake required to support the new struc- Wright and courtesy ture and allow it to fl ourish. of Ghislain Picard On education and on the pro- posal for an Inquiry into missing and murdered Aboriginal women and perhaps other issues, the new BRUCE CARSON chief will have allies in both federal opposition parties. Both the NDP and the Liberals support the Inquiry and will also support the establish- n Dec. 10, in Winnipeg more ment of an education system that Othan 600 First Nation Chiefs represents the teachings, values, will gather in assembly to elect main reasons for the failure of the to the United Nations Convention and petty jealousies that resulted customs and heritage of First Na- a national chief of the Assembly Meech Lake Accord was that it did on the Rights of Indigenous People in the end of Atleo’s leadership. It tions with appropriate funding. The of First Nations and that decision not address the issues facing First and with the Governor General must be a strong, united organi- new national chief should exploit will profoundly affect the future of Nations. It was not good enough and the Prime Minister convened zation ready to advance the cause these divisions wisely ensuring that its own organization and tangen- that their issues took a back seat Canada’s fi rst Crown Gathering of of First Nations regardless of the these matters become election is- tially the future of the three fed- to the reconciliation of Quebec First Nation leaders. The gathering issue or the group it is dealing with. sues should the federal government eral political parties as they move to the patriated Constitution. So devised a detailed work agenda and Hopefully by the time the Assembly ignore his demands. towards the 2015 federal election. when Brian Mulroney and Joe progress was to be assessed annu- in Winnipeg ends, chiefs will have One matter which the federal There have been a number of Clark determined that there would ally. Atleo’s term as national chief determined how the grass roots are government as well as the provinces provincial elections in the past few be a wide-ranging response to the was cut short by his resignation to be involved in decision-making, cannot ignore is the role that First months some of which have had failure of Meech, it was then-AFN when his leadership on education and how the new national chief is Nations play in the development of results, which resonated nationally. national chief Ovide Mercredi who was questioned and undermined by to conduct the affairs of the AFN. Canada’s oil and gas resources and The combination of the failure of worked tirelessly to ensure that the a number of First Nation chiefs. The new national chief must have a in the proposed pipeline infrastruc- the NDP to hold onto government Charlottetown Accord put First Na- This trip down AFN memory mandate and the authority to deal ture. Given the recent decision of in Nova Scotia, its poor showing in tions in the best possible position lane is important as it demonstrates with governments, but there must the Supreme Court of Canada in British Columbia and Ontario, and going forward. The accord, had it the impact the AFN and its lead- be a reporting and approval mech- the B.C. Williams Lake case, it is now the Selinger Cabinet revolt in been approved in the October 1992 ership can have on federal policy anism put in place, which balances doubtful that much of the necessary Manitoba have some wondering referendum, would have estab- addressing the myriad issues that the national chief’s authority with pipeline infrastructure can be built what traction the federal NDP has lished First Nations as a third order have plagued Canada’s First Na- the need to connect back with AFN without consent of First Nations. outside Quebec. The Wynne victory of government alongside federal tions since the Royal Proclamation membership. Also the role of the The new national chief will have a in Ontario, McNeil in Nova Scotia and provincial governments. of 1763. The national chief must be national chief and the AFN vis-à-vis crucial role advising and supporting and Gallant in New Brunswick Later, AFN national chief Phil a master politician and strategist as treaty nations and their chiefs must First Nations in their dealings gov- could be helpful to the Trudeau Fontaine was one of the authors of he can’t get too close to the federal be resolved. An additional chal- ernments and industry. The words of Liberals in those provinces. And the ill-fated Kelowna Accord and government, but needs the coopera- lenge that needs to be addressed is former National Chief Atleo still ap- one election, which to date has had worked with Paul Martin then the tion of that government and funding funding for the AFN. If it is to be a ply in that prior, informed consent of the most impact federally, is the Stephen Harper government on to advance many AFN initiatives. truly effective organization dealing First Nations is necessary before any Couillard Liberal party victory in the residential schools settlement However, the national chief with government, it must not be de- energy development may proceed as Quebec over the Parti Québécois, as well as the establishment of the cannot be seen by his own constitu- pendent on the federal government well participation in the project. led by Pauline Marois as the threat Truth and Reconciliation Commis- ency to be too close to government, for its core funding. While the new national chief of separation has fallen by the way- sion. During Fontaine’s term as being a sell-out or in the pocket If the national chief and the and the AFN have much to accom- side as an issue to contend with by national chief a Federal-AFN Task of government. In recent memory, AFN are to have a legitimate and plish in the next year, it is an elec- all three federal leaders. Force was established to fi nd a Fontaine was the most successful in infl uential role dealing with and ad- tion year and the opposition parties One can just imagine the ongo- more effective and effi cient method straddling this fence. For example, vocating to government and other can be useful allies ensuring that ing debate should the separatists to address specifi c claims and its in 2006 in the middle of negotiations entities the matters outlined above First Nation issues become nation- have been successful as to which of recommendations found their way regarding infrastructure, health and must be decided by the assembly. al election issues in 2015 especially the three leaders could best put Ma- into legislation. Also during the education improvements for those The new national chief will if they are ignored or rejected by rois in her place and counter what Fontaine period, Harper delivered living on reserves, Fontaine turned have to address three issues almost the Conservative government. would have been resurgent calls for the Residential Schools Apology Canada’s National Aboriginal Day immediately. They are the need to This is a unique opportunity for a referendum. But the effect of these and aboriginal leaders were invited into “A Day of Action” closing high- resolve First Nations education the national chief and the AFN as elections on the fortunes of the to the 2009 First Ministers’ meet- ways and generally disrupting com- with the federal government, the Canada enters an election year. three federal parties in 2015 may be ing which specifi cally addressed merce in order to focus attention on demand for a National Inquiry into Used effectively the issues con- negligible when compared to the increased stimulus funding for First Nations’ issues. the matter of Missing and Mur- fronting First Nations should be at potential effect, either positive or infrastructure projects on reserves Whoever becomes national dered Aboriginal Women and the the forefront of policy discussions negative, of the December 10 choice and other aboriginal lands. chief on Dec. 10, has all of the fact that the Truth and Reconcilia- throughout the election campaign. of national chief and decisions Shawn Atleo succeeded Fon- matters set out above as back- tion Commission will be reporting Bruce Carson as a former made by the assembly on restruc- taine as national chief in July 2009 ground upon which to build, but very soon. In addition, there are member of the Research Branch of turing and the mandate of the AFN. becoming the fi rst national chief also has to choose his own path as matters which were on Atleo’s the Library of Parliament served Since the sudden resignation of not to attend a residential school. he tackles the opportunities and agenda, but remain undone: treaty as researcher, writer and advisor national chief Shawn Atleo in May, He brought with him a detailed challenges ahead. He will also have implementation, settlement and to the Penner House of Commons the AFN has not been a relevant agenda: treaty implementation, land to determine what type of leader he implementation of land claims Committee on First Nations Self force in national politics. AFN Lead- claims resolution and implemen- will be: transactional, transforma- agreements, infrastructure funding Government(1983)and to the er Ghislain Picard has tried to get tation, infrastructure, particularly tive, confrontational, cooperative including clean drinking water House Committee and the Senate the federal government’s attention clean water, and building schools, or a combination of all of these. His and the role for First Nations in Committee of the Whole on the on education but has been rebuffed education and economic prosperity dealings with the federal govern- the development of Canada’s vast Meech Lake Accord. He was a poli- by Aboriginal Affairs Minister Ber- through participation in Canada’s ment will be vitally important, but resource and energy wealth. cy advisor to the Right Honourable nard Valcourt. And who could blame resource industry. He also had a how he approaches First Nation The new national leader will be Joe Clark when he was Minister of Valcourt, he thought he fi nally had long-term plan, which would see members across the country will judged almost immediately by his Constitutional Affairs and as such a deal on the education bill so why the repeal of the Indian Act. As time defi ne his leadership. The new na- approach to and his success resolv- was involved with the Charlotte- go down that road again with the went on he concentrated on educa- tional chief takes on this role at a ing the impasse that exists on First town Accord. He served as Senior interim national chief? tion, economic prosperity gained troubled time for the AFN. He must Nation education. While Bill C-33 Advisor to Prime Minister Harper At least since the Mulroney through First Nations partnership in determine early on how he will was a good fi rst attempt to meet the from 2006-2009 and during this pe- years, the AFN has been a very the development of natural resourc- relate to the AFN membership. fi ve key components required by riod co-chaired with Shawn Atleo effective organization, but its effec- es and a public inquiry into missing The AFN to maintain any sem- First Nations in a bill which dealt the Task Force on Specifi c Claims. tiveness has been bound together and murdered aboriginal women. blance of a national organization with the education of their young He currently publishes a daily with the strength, personality, Two of his main accomplishments addressing the many, varied issues people, it fell short leaving ultimate political newsletter, The Morning and the strategic political sense came when he convinced a reluc- confronting its members cannot authority in the federal government. Brief. [email protected] of the national chief. One of the tant Harper government to sign on be subject again to the in-fi ghting There are education models which The Hill Times 30 65.4

Zn 29 63.5 Zinc Cu

Copper

A SYMBOL OF canadian democracy since 1867.

Canada’s democracy is about the will of the people, the skills of leaders, and the work of many committed Canadians. Canada’s minerals and metals are pleased to help in the background.

MINING.CA

Part of just about everything. A message from the Mining Association of Canada.

THE HILL TIMES, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2014 23 CANADA & 21ST CENTURY CLIMATE CHANGE

said, that the China-U.S. bilateral agreement “increases the pressure “on other emitters to ‘Canada has run out of excuses “submit ambitious pledges” for emissions reduction by March 31 of next year, including “countries that have chosen to bury their heads in the sand, such as Australia and Canada.” for failing to reduce emissions’ While Obama, despite intensive in- dustry lobbying and a Republican Party that seems to believe the Bible disproves scientifi c evidence on climate change, is Are we going to be part of the problem, or part of the solution? trying to act on climate change, Harper has shown little inclination to act even though We need answers from Harper, Mulcair and Trudeau. the opposition parties would be supportive. But as Canada’s independent watchdog, the Pembina Institute, says, “Canada has run out of Continued from page 1 China’s commitment is even more de- electricity to 20 per cent by 2030, compared to excuses for failing to reduce emissions. Intro- manding since it requires a major change just under 10 per cent now. This will be a mix ducing stringent emissions reduction for our It’s not just that the Harper government in direction in Chinese energy policy and of nuclear, solar, wind, hydro, and biofuels. oil and gas sector and ramping up investments is expected to fall 20 per cent short of its massive investment. China has made two HSBC estimates this would mean an addi- in energy effi ciency and clean energy technol- commitment to reduce greenhouse gas commitments. tional 50-60 gigawatts of new non-fossil-fuel ogy must be top priorities—both to do our fair emissions in 2020 to a level 17 per cent The fi rst is to achieve a peaking of emis- capacity each year for the next 15 years. In ef- share to address climate change, and to help below the 2005 level. sions by about 2030, with a goal to meet this fect, China would have to add the equivalent Canadian industry compete in a world that is By the end of March next year, Canada target “earlier rather than later.” Since China’s of three to four times the operation generating increasingly pursuing low-carbon energy.” will have to submit to the United Nations economy could be 150 per cent larger by then, capacity of Ontario Power Generation for So this is the Canadians question: Are its commitment for the post-2020 world, this in itself is truly signifi cant. But since Chi- each of the next 15 years—in effect, create 45 we going to be part of the problem, or part which will presumably have to make up for na faces huge problems in ground-level air to 60 new OPGs in a 15-year period—and all of the solution? We need answers from its shortfall to 2020 as well. pollution, water shortages, and meeting future in non-fossil fuels. OPG supplies about 50 per Harper, Mulcair and Trudeau. This March deadline is to set the stage energy needs, as well as the climate change cent of Ontario’s electricity needs. David Crane can be reached at for a global summit in Paris next Decem- challenge, it has several incentives to act now. This vast challenge also creates enormous [email protected]. ber to chart an international agreement so In addition, China has committed to opportunities for innovation in clean ener- [email protected] that the global average temperature does increase the share of non-fossil fuels for gy. But it also means, as HSBC economists The Hill Times not rise more than two degrees Celsius, the agreed-on upper limit if the world is to avoid catastrophic climate change. The ten- or for what is expected will likely emerge in the UN climate change summit in Peru next month. Canadians are entitled to know what each of the parties would do on climate change. The NDP is committed to a cap- and-trade system but the details are un- clear. Trudeau has simply said he wants “a mature conversation” with Canadians, but that is not good enough. In its just-released World Energy Out- look 2014, the International Energy Agency warns that even if the world proceeds to im- plement planned policies, the world is still headed towards a long-term temperature increase of 3.6 degrees Celsius, or nearly double the increase that Harper, among oth- ers, has agreed is the tolerable upper limit. The IEA has calculated that the world cannot emit more than 1,000 gigatonnes of greenhouse gases from 2014 onwards if the two degrees Celsius ceiling is to hold and that, based on business as usual, this will all be used up by 2040. “Since emissions are not go- ing to drop suddenly to zero, once this point is reached, it is clear that the two degrees Cel- sius objective requires urgent action to steer LET US HELP YOU BUILD the energy system to a safer path.” Indeed, the IEA assumes that in the peri- YOUR RETIREMENT od after 2020, if the world adopts polices to seriously address greenhouse gas emissions, “one of the main defi ciencies of the current climate policy is remedied.” This is the lack of a carbon price. The rich countries, it says, will have to adopt a carbon price—a carbon tax or carbon trading system—at a level suf- fi ciently high to make investment in low-car- bon technologies attractive. The IEA report does not take into ac- count the groundbreaking announcement made by U.S. President Barack Obama and Chinese President Xi Jinping. But even if U.S. and Chinese commitments are fully The Retirement Planning Institute met, this will not be enough. And while the Chinese commitment has a good chance of The largest provider of retirement seminars to the Public Service....established in 1986 being implemented, the U.S. commitment is unlikely to be achieved without Congres- sional support. And the Republican Party has already made it clear it wants nothing to do with Obama’s commitment. As HSBC Global Research points out, both the U.S. and China have made huge www.rpi-ipr.com commitments. Obama said the U.S. goal Delivered in Ottawa was to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 26 per cent to 28 per cent by 2025 from and Gatineau (Hull) 2005 levels, which means an even faster rate of emissions reduction than has been Our Retirement Seminars achieved since 2005. Given strong opposi- tion from both the Republican-controlled Congress and powerful business lobbies, it is hard to see how Obama can deliver, 3-day 1.5-day 2-day 1/2-day though his staff insists they can meet his targets through executive regulatory Comprehensive pension/financial Condensed for EX’s Ready to Retire powers. 24 THE HILL TIMES, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2014 PROGRESS GALA

ROBERT REICH

Income splitting, though, has inadver- tently provided an opportunity for inequal- ity to be a focal point of national discussion Why I picked Reich to speak and debate. The Broadbent Institute wel- comes this debate because we believe that government should support public policies that reduce inequality, not exacerbate it. at this year’s Progress Gala Last June, the institute published a report, The Big Split, demonstrating how income splitting will worsen inequality of incomes. In Robert Reich is one of the most eloquent, knowledgeable, thinkers in North America about why widen- line with other studies, our report found that ing inequality of income, wealth, and power nine out of 10 Canadian households would and persuasive thinkers in North America about why is not just one issue, but the issue of our time. receive no benefi t at all from the scheme. widening inequality of income, wealth, and power is From our own inception a few years ago, Even with the Conservatives’ decision our Broadbent Institute has sought to raise to cap the benefi t from income splitting at not just one issue, but the issue of our time. awareness about the scourge of Canada’s re- $2,000, the maximum amount will still go to cord level of economic inequality, and to em- high income traditional families with a single hen the Broadbent Institute was phasize this condition is neither natural nor earner, and over half (54.1 per cent) of target- Wthinking of choosing a distinguished inevitable. It’s the result of political choices. ed families would receive nothing at all. That guest speaker for our annual Progress Gala So what does the Canadian government includes every single-parent family. this year, Robert Reich came immediately do on the eve of an election? The Conser- This tax cut sop to the rich is particu- to mind. The reason is simple. vatives recently announced that they’ll larly egregious in the context of Canada’s ED BROADBENT The former secretary of labor in the be seeking re-election on a multi-billion dollar current level of inequality. Clinton administration is one of the most income splitting tax proposal that overwhelm- In a recent paper entitled Piercing the eloquent, knowledgeable, and persuasive ingly favours wealthy traditional families. Veil: Private Corporations and the Income of the Affl uent, leading experts on inequality found that the income share going to Cana- da’s top one per cent has continued to rise, reaching 13.3 per cent of the total in 2011. In a report for the OECD, Lars Osberg, a distinguished economist and Broadbent Fellow, warned that without concerted policy interventions, this explosive decade-long CANADA’S RAILWAYS growth of income for the top 1%, combined with stagnant wages of the middle class, could become a “new normal.” Do Canadians really want the Conser- vatives to spend $2-billion every year to make inequality even worse? No. An earli- er survey by our institute showed Canadi- ans want more economic fairness, not less. One of the challenges in talking about inequality in Canada is the distorting role that the situation in the United States plays on our perceptions. We are, in fact, not as different as we’d like to think. It is true that inequality is worse in the U.S. than it is in Canada. Howev- Our wheels er, we are bringing Reich to speak to Canadi- ans precisely because we think the U.S. offers a real and proximal warning about where are always Canada is heading unless changes are made. One of the main reasons our inequality has not been as bad as our neighbours’ is that in the past, our level of social spending as a percentage of GDP has been higher. But, as a result of the dramatic drop in such spending in the 1990s, this advantage turning. over the U.S. has virtually disappeared. Equally worrying, the redistributive im- pact of our spending has also faded, once again making us less effective in reducing inequality. In addition, the progressivity of our tax system has been blunted, and so- cial transfers have been deeply retrenched. In the late 1980s and the early 1990s, gov- Last year, over 3,000 locomotives pulling 4 million carloads, ernment taxes and transfers had reduced the moved the equivalent of a million tonnes of products gap between rich and poor most in Canada, Denmark, Finland, and Sweden. Since the early across the country every day, 365 days a year. 2000s, however, the lamentable fact is we’ve been moving in the opposite direction: we’ve joined Switzerland and the U.S. as the countries with the smallest redistributive impact. Like income, wealth inequality remains persistently high in Canada. Our recent for report based on Statistics Canada data found PULLING CANADA that in 2012 the top 10 per cent of Canadians accounted for almost half (47.9 per cent) of all wealth while the bottom 30 per cent ac- counted for less than one per cent combined. The institute’s mission in the lead up to this election and beyond is to keep these disturbing facts front and centre, to challenge misconceptions about the level You of inequality and to demand our political Tube railcan.ca representatives to provide solutions. The social impact of inequality is now well understood. More equal societies have better health outcomes, greater social mo- bility and less violent crime. We should be moving in this direction, not the opposite. Ed Broadbent is chair of the Broadbent Institute in Ottawa. THE HILL TIMES, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2014 25 PROGRESS GALA

HUGH SEGAL Segal to interview former Clinton labor secretary at Broadbent gala Hugh Segal, a lifelong Tory who served as chief of staff to Ontario premier Bill Davis and prime minister Brian Mulroney, said Robert Reich’s ‘perspective and principles are attractive to a Red Tory like myself.’

BY MARK BURGESS Governments today are handling pov- omy; and Beyond Outrage: What Has Robert Gibbs, the former White House erty among seniors reasonably well but Gone Wrong With Our Economy and Our press secretary and communications director Progressives gathering in Toronto this aren’t meeting the needs of working-age Democracy, and How to Fix It, published to President Obama, spoke at last year’s gala. week will hear a keynote from a leading Canadians, he said. in 2012. He hosted and co-created the The Broadbent Institute was founded in 2011 American thinker on income inequality as Mr. Reich’s 13 books include 2007’s 2013 documentary Inequality for All, by longtime NDP leader Ed Broadbent, who well as a dialogue with a former Conser- Supercapitalism, which outlined the which lays out how the income gap has remains its chair, to address issues such as vative Senator who has also advocated for dangers of an under-regulated fi nancial grown over the past 35 years in the Unit- rising inequality, the erosion of trust in our de- novel ways to reduce poverty. system; 2010’s Aftershock: The Next ed States as globalization and technology mocracy and environmental degradation. Left-wing think tank, The Broadbent Economy and America’s Future, which have led to the decline of labour unions [email protected] Institute, is holding its second annual examines the post-Great Recession econ- and the middle class. The Hill Times Progress Gala Nov. 20 at the Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto. The keynote speaker is Robert Reich, the secretary of labor under former U.S. president Bill Clinton who also served on U.S. President Barack Obama’s economic transition advisory board. Mr. Reich, now the chancellor’s professor of public policy at the Univer- sity of California at Berkeley, is a leading economic thinker whose recent work has focused on inequality. The event’s timing is signifi cant: the gala falls on the eve of the 25th anniversary of the motion that Ed Broadbent tabled in the House of Commons to end child pover- ty in Canada, which passed unanimously. Joining Mr. Reich on stage for a question-and-answer session following the keynote will be former Conservative Senator Hugh Segal, who retired from the Red Chamber in June to become master of Massey College at the University of Toronto. Mr. Segal, a lifelong Tory who served as chief of staff to Ontario premier Bill Davis and prime minister Brian Mulroney, said Mr. Reich’s “perspective and principles are attractive to a Red Tory like myself.” “While my present role at Massey in- cludes no partisanship whatever, discuss- ing income inequality in front of any polit- ical party, trade union or corporate group is a worthwhile engagement, regardless of Y affi liation,” he said in an email when asked about addressing a largely NDP event. Mr. Segal also pointed to a number of conservatives who have championed Canada is the issue of income inequality, including Bill Davis, Winston Churchill, and Robert Stanfi eld. Mr. Segal has been an advocate for a the world’s greatest guaranteed annual income. In a 2012 essay in The Literary Review of Canada, he criti- cized governments’ approaches to address- ing poverty, the level of which has hardly trading nation. changed in 35 years. Mr. Segal argued that changing the YXE YQY YXU YMX YJT YQM YXX YQT YHZ YYC YYZ YHM YXC YVR YKA YYG YYC YLW YSB YUL YXH YGK YEG federal tax system to top up everyone who YJT YQM YXX YQT YHZ YYC YYZ YHM YXC YVR YKA YYG YYC YLW YSB YUL falls below the poverty line to land above it YQB YAM YZF YXE YQY YXU YMX would eliminate dependence on provincial YLW YSJ YYR YQB YAM YZF YXE YQY YXU YMX YJT YQM YXX YQT YHZ YYC YYZ YHM YXC YVR YKA YYG YYC welfare and free up millions in provincial YYT YKF YQX YLW YSJ YYR YQB YAMCanada’sYZF YXE YQY YXU airportsYMX YJT YQM YX X YQT YHZ YYC YYZ YHM YXC YVR budgets for health care, education and YYJ YQR YFC YYT YKF YQX YLW YSJ YYR YQB YAM YZF YXE YQY YXU YMX YJT YQM YXX YQT YHZ YYC YYZ other spending. “A basic income fl oor would use public YTZ YQF YMM YYJ YQR YFC YYTconnectYKF YQX YLW usYSJ YYtoR YQBeveryone.YAM YZF YXE YQY YXU YMX YJT YQM YXX YQT fi nance the way it should be used, to create YWG YXS YXY YTZ YQF YMM YYJ YQR YFC YYT YKF YQX YLW YSJ YYR YQB YAM YZF YXE YQY YXU YMX YJT an economic mainstream that leaves no YHZ YXT YEG YWG YXS YXY YTZ YQF YMM YYJ YQR YFC YYT YKF YQX YLW YSJ YYR YQB YAM YZF YXE YQY one out,” Mr. Segal told The Hill Times. YOW YYB YDF YHZ YXT YEG YWG YXS YXY YTZ YQF YMM YYJ YQR YFC YYT YKF YQX YLW YSJ YYR YQB YAM “It would obviate welfare, operate through the federal tax system as a re- YEG YCD YQQ YOW YYB YDF YHZ YXT YEG YWG YXS YXY YTZ YQF YMM YYJ YQR YFC YYT YKF YQX YLW YSJ fundable tax credit and have no negative YUL YXH YGK YEG YCD YQQ YOW YYB YDF YHZ YXT YEG YWG YXS YXY YTZ YQF YMM YYJ YQR YFC YYT YKF impact on health care spending other YYC YLW YSB YUL YXH YGK YEG YCD YQQ YOW YYB YDF YHZ YXT YEG YWG YXS YXY YTZ YQF YMM YYJ YQR than to diminish the pipeline that ensures YYB YDF YHZ YXT YEG YWG YXS YXY YTZ YQF that those folks who have the worst YVR YKA YYG YYC YLW YSB YUL YXH YGK YEG YCD YQQ YOW CANADASAIRPORTS.COM health outcomes are occupying large YYZ YHM YXC YVR YKA YYG YYC YLW YSB YUL YXH YGK YEG YCD YQQ YOW YYB YDF YHZ YXT YEG YWG YXS parts of an already overburdened health YQT YHZ YYC YYZ YHM YXC YVR YKA YYG YYC YLW YSB YUL YXH YGK YEG YCD YQQ YOW YYB YDF YHZ YXT care system. Reducing poverty is the best YJT YQM YXX YQT YHZ YYC YYZ YHM YXC YVR YKA YYG YYC YLW YSB YUL YXH YGK YEG YCD YQQ YOW YYB way to help people live healthier and longer lives.” 26 THE HILL TIMES, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2014 NEWS HARASSMENT Sen. Campbell, Proctor call on two unnamed NDP harassment victims to speak up publicly

Continued from page 1 Both Mr. Pacetti and Mr. Andrews, in gations; otherwise, the whole exercise is separate statements, denied the allega- unfair to the two suspended Liberal MPs. this day and age, when someone is feeling tions and said they’re confi dent they’ll be “I’m worried about the idea that people harassed, that perhaps they need to be more cleared in any investigation. The specifi c can make accusations without being identi- upfront about it and talk about it, especial- timing of both incidents is not known but fi ed,” said Sen. Campbell. ly for people who have been elected,” said some media stories suggested that one “These guys are stuck with an allega- former two-term NDP MP Dick Proctor, who incident took place earlier this year while tion of what, I don’t really know. Behaviour also served as chief of staff to former NDP the other was last year. of misconduct of some sort, we don’t know leader Jack Layton, in an interview with The In the press conference, Mr. Trudeau whether it ranges from just a bad joke to Hill Times. said complaints of alleged misconduct things way more serious. … These [four Vancouver Liberal Senator Larry Camp- were brought to his attention late last MPs] are adults, this is not a power rela- bell also said the NDP MPs should come month, at which time he referred the issue tionship. It’s two equals. When there are forward: “I feel bad that they weren’t iden- to Liberal Whip Judy Foote (Random-Bu- two equals and if somebody does some- tifi ed. I think everybody should be iden- rin-St. George’s, Nfl d. and Labrador). After thing to me that I don’t like, I tell them [I’m tifi ed. Why should they [Liberal MPs] get conducting meetings with all four MPs Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau suspended two not happy about it]. That’s the bottom line.” smeared and [the NDP MPs are not even involved and NDP Whip Nycole Turmel Liberal MPs over allegations of ‘serious per- But not everyone agrees, and in the identifi ed]? To me, it’s just totally unfair,” (Hull-Aylmer, Que.), Ms. Foote wrote a sonal misconduct’ recently. NDP Leader Tom wake of the shocking sexual harassment Sen. Campbell, a former RCMP offi cer, letter to House Speaker Andrew Scheer Mulcair criticized Mr. Trudeau’s handling of the and sexual assault allegations against CBC chief coroner and mayor of Vancouver told (Regina-Qu’Appelle, Sask.) asking him issue. The Hill Times photographs by Jake Wright Radio host Jian Ghomeshi there’s been a The Hill Times last week. to look into the allegations. Mr. Scheer in new recognition of the diffi culties women Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau (Pap- turn asked the Commons Board of Internal in some instances, your senior and is per- and men face in reporting sexual abuse ineau, Que.) shocked the Hill when he Economy to examine the issue. haps at a status where you just simply, as and harassment. announced in a press conference on Nov. Following the suspension of the two a 21-year-old, can’t challenge that person.” NDP MP Jinny Sims (Newton-North 5 that he was suspending Liberal MPs Mas- Liberal MPs, a former NDP staffer, Fabiola Mr. Capstick did not name the MPs in his Delta, B.C.) said it’s not easy for women simo Pacetti (Saint-Léonard-Saint-Michel, Ferro, fi led a lawsuit against NDP MP interview. to talk about sexual harassment incidents Que.) and Scott Andrews (Avalon, Nfl d. Sylvain Chicoine (Chateauguay-Saint-Con- The House of Commons has a process publicly. and Labrador) from the national Liberal stant, Que.) over allegations that a fellow in place to handle harassment complaints “Can you imagine your sister, or your caucus over allegations of “serious person- staffer in the offi ce abused her verbally, between employees but not between MPs. wife, or your daughter, or your grand- al misconduct.” Both MPs’ nominations as discriminated against her because of her The House has the authority to address daughter saying that? You can’t, you can’t Liberal candidates were also suspended gender and that she was fi red after fi ling issues between MPs if they raise them on expect anyone to do that,” Ms. Sims told pending the outcome of an investigation. an unsuccessful complaint. a point of privilege. In that situation, the The Hill Times. Mr. Trudeau said that he took the action In a fourth incident, Ian Capstick, a matter is referred to the Procedure and Former deputy prime minister Sheila following allegations from two MPs from communications consultant who worked as House Affairs Committee. Copps, a columnist for The Hill Times, another party. So far, the two MPs have not a Liberal and NDP staffer, told CBC that he Following the two Liberal MPs’ sus- wrote last week that she had been sexually been identifi ed and none of the parties has was sexually harassed by two MPs when pension, the New Democrats blasted Mr. assaulted when she was a member of the specifi ed the exact nature of the allega- he worked on the Hill. He said that he had Trudeau for failing to handle the NDP MPs’ Ontario legislature and had been raped by tions, though it has since been confi rmed never raised the issue offi cially because complaints confi dentially and not notifying someone she knew. In an interview with that the complaints were for sexual harass- he felt “powerless” to press any charges them before proceeding. They also charged The Canadian Press, Ms. Copps said that ment against two female NDP MPs. “against somebody who is 30 or 40 years, that by handling the issue publicly, the Lib- in the case involving NDP MPs that made erals had “re-victimized” the two NDP MPs. national headlines two weeks ago, it should But Ms. Foote, in an interview with CBC be left up to the two MPs to decide whether Radio’s The House, said that she gave Ms. they want to talk about it publicly or not. JOIN US FOR Turmel the letter she wrote to Mr. Scheer Meanwhile, Liberal Deputy House two hours before Mr. Trudeau’s press Leader Kevin Lamoureux (Winnipeg North, conference. She explained that her party Man.) said that he considers both Mr. leader could not have shared his plans of Pacetti and Mr. Andrews as his friends. He suspending the two MPs with the NDP said he tried to reach them via email to see before sharing it with his own caucus. if they wanted to talk about the issue after “We couldn’t give them a heads-up on they were suspended, but did not hear back. our decision, the decision we had taken. “Both of them are very intelligent, ex- The heads-up was actually given to them perienced politicians, and I believe they’ll the same day that it was happening. They understand what is actually taking place had the letter two hours before the news and hopefully appreciate why the leader conference, ample opportunity for the whip had to take the position that he’d taken. to have the discussion with these two MPs,” We’ll wait and see what happens now,” said Ms. Foote told The House, adding that Mr. Mr. Lamoureux. Trudeau didn’t identify the two NDP MPs. He blasted the NDP for playing politics On the same program, Ms. Turmel said with the issue. that she did get the letter from Ms. Foote “The NDP are making this issue polit- but almost at the same time as reports on ical and that is just wrong. Inappropriate social media emerged that the two Liberal behavior or harassment is a very serious MPs had been suspended over harassment issue. It affects Canadians in every corner allegations against NDP MPs. of our country and the NDP are attempt- “So, when I met with Ms. Foote about ing to politicize this issue far beyond what the—I’m trying to remember, it was be- it needs to be. It’s a pretty open and shut tween 9:30 or 10 [a.m.]—and then, she gave case,” Mr. Lamoureux said. NOVEMBER 25, 2014 me this letter in an envelope, it was written Heather Bradley, a spokesperson for ‘strictly confi dential.’ So, I walked back in Mr. Scheer, told The Hill Times last week 5:30-7:30 PM the caucus and someone said to me, ‘Don’t that the BOIE will most likely discuss the COMMONWEALTH ROOM worry, it’s already on the media.’ So, I don’t sexual harassment issue involving the think it was fair. He [Mr. Trudeau] has the NDP and Liberal MPs at its next meeting CENTRE BLOCK right to do whatever he wants, but it needs and referred all further questions to the to be done through some respect for the spokesman for the Board. But Laura Smith, persons who were affected by the decision press secretary to Chief Government Whip he made,” Ms. Turmel told The House. John Duncan (Vancouver Island North, MPs, senators and staff are invited to join Mr. Proctor, who represented the riding B.C.) declined to comment. Media stories Heart and Stroke Foundation board, senior of Palliser, Sask., said that if the two NDP are suggesting that the BOIE is scheduled staff, volunteers and special guests for hors MPs choose to show “leadership” by com- to meet on Tuesday. d’oeuvres and cocktails. ing out publicly, it would help a lot of other On Nov. 13, NDP Leader Thomas Mul- people who have suffered from harassment cair (Outremont, Que.) wrote a letter to to talk about it. He also said it may help the Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary two NDP MPs to alleviate the stress caused Southwest, Alta.) and Mr. Trudeau suggest- by the incident. ing they work together to come up with a “Perhaps, if they did do it, some of that formal “confi dential and fair” workplace stress and pressure may evaporate by policy to address harassment issues. Mr. talking about it,” said Mr. Proctor. Mulcair suggested there be a third party to Sen. Campbell said that the standard of handle complaints of harassment. fairness requires the accusers to identify [email protected] themselves and also specify their alle- The Hill Times THE HILL TIMES POLICY BRIEFING NOV. 17, 2014 HEALTH

Election issue Medical imaging Health-care myths Canada’s aging population could boost health care onto the agenda in 2015 The technologies of our medical imaging innovators have strong potential to be Five things most people get wrong about Canada’s health-care system, election, by Rachel Aiello p. 28 part of the solution worldwide to the conundrum of the rising cost of health- by Kathleen O’Grady and Noralou Roos p. 41 care, by Bart Sullivan p. 43 Social determinants Assisted suicide Focus on social determinants would improve lives, even if it wouldn’t cut costs, Innovation Most Canadians do not have access to comprehensive palliative care, by Denis Calnan p. 31 Spreading innovation is the key to health-care sustainability. Canada by Harvey Max Chochinov and Balfour M. Mount p. 39 will spend $215-billion on health care this year–a steadily growing amount that now accounts for more than 40 per cent of many provincial budgets, Comparative by Maureen O’Neil p. 43 Canada should look beyond Anglo-American models for health-care fi nancing: Federal Advisory Panel While I can’t promise that every idea will fi nd a place in our report, experts, by Denis Calnan p. 30 Federal-provincial I can affi rm that, unlike the health-care system’s response to Federal politicians in the past have been reluctant to challenge the passionate nurse practitioners in 1974, we’ll be open to fresh thinking and High-quality care defenders of the status quo in Canadian health policy, especially against proposals strong evidence from any source, by David Naylor p. 38 It’s about taking leadership and working collaboratively to make sure Canadians that would allow more scope for public-private competition in health insurance and continue to receive the high-quality care they expect now and into the future, health services production, by Åke Blomqvist p. 38 by Health Minister Rona Ambrose p. 34 Big Data Big Data has the potential to be a health systems innovator. Investment Health-care patients are citizens fi rst, and all citizens are would-be-patients, Leadership & vision A key budget priority for me is to respond to Canadians’ concerns and by Bartha Maria Knoppers p. 42 Conservatives have turned their backs on health care in Canada. They’re ensure that the government invests in the future of Canadian health care, downloading costs and responsibilities onto the provinces and refusing to act on by Green Party MP Bruce Hyer p. 37 issues in the federal domain, by NDP Libby Davies p. 35 Restraint Fearbola We’re in an era of restraint in health-care spending in Canada. Spending How to fi ght ‘Fearbola’ in Canada: communication between The question is whether the current decline represents a Health care does not need more money; it needs a systems change to give better public health offi cials and frontline health care workers critical, permanent bending of the health-care cost curve or a value for money, by Liberal MP Hedy Fry p. 36 by S. Michelle Driedger p. 40 temporary pause, by Livio Di Matteo p. 29 28 THE HILL TIMES, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2014 HEALTH POLICY BRIEFING

HIGH-QUALITY CARE

care, but said analysts, strategists, the top three issues of Canadians Liberal MP Hedy Fry (Vancouver and politicians are all cognizant of most often. Fifty one per cent of Centre, B.C.), her party’s health Aging population the concerns that are beginning to people included it as one of their critic, said that throwing money grow as the country ages. top three issues, followed by job at health care isn’t going to fi x the “The most important thing in creation at 34 per cent; taxes at 32 system, adding that the federal gov- an election cycle is what is the last per cent; the debt or defi cit at 29 per ernment needs to play a “coordinat- could boost health thing somebody is going to think cent. The poll also found that for ing role in bringing about innova- about as they walk to the ballot committed voters concerned with tion and change that will move our box and I think that health hasn’t healthcare, the Liberal party had an system into a system that works.” been there. Do I think that’s going advantage up 10 points on the Con- Ms. Fry said for the Liberal’s care on agenda in to change? Probably. We have an servatives with 37 per cent, and 27 it’s about ensuring that Canadians aging population, a population that per cent respectively. The NDP-ori- have a comprehensively integrated is looking at its future in terms of ented voters were at 25 per cent. health-care system, and criticized healthcare, I think as we get older Mr. Nanos said that because of the current government for “cherry 2015 election its going to become more import- the default brand legacies of each picking” pieces of the health-care ant… but that kind of swing voter party, it’s likely that regardless of system to “throw bones at people.” has not yet evolved,” she said. what their health plans are in 2015, “You can bet your penny that Expect to see niche, ‘bite-sized Despite health not yet be- the Liberals and New Democrats health care is one of our priorities. coming a top political priority, it will be perceived stronger on health … We will talk about this when the chunks’ of health policy, as opposed continues to rank among the top care, but there are a few trends and time comes, we will decide when to concerns for Canadians in public issues that could raise the profi le of put this forward and when we de- to promising a healthcare overhaul opinion polls. health in the next election. cide that, you’ll hear about it but it is “It’s a bit of a missed opportu- Mr. Nanos said these issues a ‘core’ priority for us,” Ms. Fry said. nity because things that drive vote will be key because they’re real As for where the Conserva- BY RACHEL AIELLO Health care consistently ranks behaviour are issues that connect issues Canadians are concerned tives are going to be positioned as a top issue in public opinion to the daily lives of Canadians,” about. There is also the unpredict- on health in the next election, Ms. n previous elections, health has polls, but isn’t necessarily always said Mr. Nanos, who said that when able wildcard of Ebola looming. Austin said she’s telling her cli- Inot been seen to be a vote-get- a top election issue. looking at the long-term trend on Ms. Austin said she anticipates ents to keep an eye on health-care ter, despite Canadians continuing “You no longer are in a cycle the top national unprompted issue the NDP will talk about found- issues broadly, but not to make it to rank it top in their priorities or where you do it just for the good of concern, health care’s usually ing Canada’s medicare system, a ballot box question. concerns, but this could change of doing something good,” Ms. always No. 1 or No. 2. while the Liberals will highlight “I don’t think my clients would come the 2015 election due to an Austin said in an interview with “It doesn’t matter what’s going how they’ve promoted it, and the win putting all their eggs in the aging population, forcing the par- The Hill Times, who’s anticipating on, whether it’s government Conservatives will point to their health-care basket and I think you ties to fi nd a place for health-care health being presented in “bite- scandal or politicians blowing up, health-care investments. can see that refl ected in the current solutions amid the top planks of sized chunks” or more carved out health care is always near the top “It’s really embedded in a deep dialogue politically,” Ms. Austin said. their platforms, says one of the issues. “I don’t think any one from of the list for average Canadians,” Canadian value about Canadian Mr. Nanos said, given the Con- country’s leading pollsters. any party is going to put forward said Mr. Nanos. society and our public health-care servatives are “masters at the niche “There’s a signifi cant polit- a massive change in healthcare.” In October, Nanos Research system, that it’s accessible to people. policy initiatives that are a signal ical dividend to be realized for Mr. Nanos said he thinks this conducted a national health-care So I think that’s why it keeps com- to voters,” it’s reasonable to expect any party that is willing to step targeted approach may be the survey for McKesson Canada, a ing up because people believe very the federal government will engage forward and to provide a series of most effective in an election. leading contributor of health-care strongly and passionately and sup- on health care through things that very focused solutions, not, ‘Oh, “Some type of policy that creates products. It found that Canadians port our public health-care system, don’t cost money, but are strategi- you know here’s the solution for hope for the future, even if it’s fairly were worried about the future but they know there are problems cally important, like innovation or health care for our generation.’… defi ned would probably be well-re- quality of health care and said the and they want them fi xed,” said participation with the provinces But what kind of health-care ceived among voters,” he said. system was unwilling to inno- NDP MP Libby Davies (Vancouver on advancing national standards. support will they need and have The voting demographic most vate. Some 81.5 per cent said that East, B.C.), her party’s health critic. In the last election, Mr. Nanos de- specifi c initiatives that the parties receptive to health policy, and innovation is a more important Ms. Davies said that health care scribed the Conservatives’ approach can point to and say, ‘You know where it has a better chance solution than spending more mon- will be a big issue for the NDP in on health care as “surgical” in their what, we don’t have a solution for of being a vote-driver is with ey on it, but also said they lacked the next election. The New Dem- focus on funding and linking it to the system writ large, but we’ve Canadians 55 years of age and confi dence in the health-care sys- ocrats have produced a document the performance of the economy. got some interesting ideas.’ I think over, he said. This group typically tem’s ability to introduce innova- called “Healthcare, Now’s the Time,” “The big question is what are it’s a signifi cant political oppor- has a higher voter turnout and is tion, and think that Canada should which Ms. Davies says lays out the the Conservatives going to stra- tunity for any federal leader who higher when health care becomes look to other countries. Some 15 party’s approach to some critical is- tegically do the next election to wants to engage on this,” leading a primary part of their lives. per cent said the focus should be sues like pharmacare, primary care, inoculate themselves from attacks pollster and President and CEO at “Whether it’s your own health on Canadian solutions to health continuing care, mental health, ab- from opposition parties? Or ques- Nanos Research, Nik Nanos told care or making health-care care. As well, the survey found original health, drug coverage and tions from seniors who would The Hill Times. decisions for your parents, this is that 51.5 per cent of Canadians the social determinants of health. want to know what the federal Given the current political sea- where the power of health care, though the quality of health care “It’s a collaborative approach governments position is,” he said. son, with an election date in sight, as a potential vote-winner, comes is better now than it was for their and certainly the funding is going “I think in fairness, the Conser- Michele Austin, senior adviser at into play. … They want to make parents, but only 26.7 per cent said to be very key. We think there vatives see healthcare as an issue Summa Strategies and a former sure they have access to the quali- it will be better for their children. should be a new set of health to manage for them, not a winning chief of staff to Conservative Cabi- ty health care they will need, when In a September study by Abacus accords, so we’ll probably have issue, which means they will do net ministers, said the political par- they need it,” said Mr. Nanos. Data which looked at the agenda more to say about that in greater what is necessary to not realize any ties have to recalibrate how they However, Ms. Austin said she of Canadian voters, authors Bruce detail, as an election approaches. political risks on healthcare but it’s look at social issues like health isn’t sure the 2015 election is going Anderson and David Coletto found But the basics, the framework is not part of their winning strategy.” through a strong political lens. to be fought on the issue of health that healthcare was named among all there,” said Ms. Davies. The Hill Times SURVIVING CANCER: Taking Action. www.survivornet.ca THE HILL TIMES, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2014 29 HEALTH POLICY BRIEFING COMMITTED to a future without hepatitis C

SPENDING We’re in an era of restraint in health-care spending in Canada The question is whether the current decline represents a permanent bending of the health- care cost curve or a temporary pause.

Canada’s federal Health Minister Rona Am- brose. Canadian public health expenditure growth is moderating, according to the data released by the Canadian Institute for Health LIVIO DI MATTEO Information. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

tion aging and population growth as well as n the wake of new health expenditure underlying economic performance and its Idata from the Canadian Institute for effects on own source government revenues. Health Information (CIHI), the evidence The health care cost curve is being bent in continues to mount that Canadian public a manner not seen since 1992 to 1996 when health expenditure growth is moderating. real per capita provincial and territorial gov- Moreover, adjusting for infl ation and pop- ernment spending dropped nearly eight per ulation growth, per capita provincial and cent. This decline followed a severe recession territorial government health expenditures and fi scal restraint in the face of mounting have actually declined since their peak in defi cits that was augmented by reductions 2010. From a high of $3,915 (2012 dollars), in federal cash transfers for health with the real provincial and territorial government introduction of the Canada Health and Social health spending per capita has declined by Transfer. A key difference today is that federal With people at the heart of all 3.9 per cent to reach an estimated $3,762. health transfers continue to rise though their This decline, however, is not evenly dis- rate of growth will decline after 2017. we do, ABBVIE is deeply dedicated tributed across health expenditure categories The key question is whether the current or jurisdictions. When health expenditure decline represents a permanent bending of to researching hepatitis C, the categories are examined, the largest drop in the health care cost curve or a temporary real per capita provincial/territorial govern- pause. In the wake of the spending decline virus that currently affects ment health spending is for capital spending from 1992 to 1996, real per capita government with a drop of 28 per cent since 2010. Capital health spending grew as the economy recov- over 250,000 Canadians.1,2 spending represents an easy target for ered and federal transfers enriched after the government restraint given that postponing 2004 Health Accord. Indeed, real per capita capital projects, such as new buildings or provincial and territorial government spend- We believe that, in order to make a diagnostic equipment, often does not have an ing grew 50 per cent between 1996 and 2010. immediate impact on service delivery. A similar rebound is unlikely this time. profound difference, we need to combine Next largest is real per capita drug Starting in 2017, the growth of feder- spending, dropping 11.3 per cent, which is al health transfers will be linked to the our expertise and passion to develop remarkable given drug spending was once national rate of economic growth and infl a- new ways forward in combatting one of the fastest growing components of tion with a fl oor of three percent. Govern- provincial government health spending. Ac- ments are likely implementing cost-control hepatitis C. This is our commitment to cording to CIHI, drug expenditure has been measures in advance of the day when fed- affected by jurisdictions introducing generic eral transfer growth slows from the annual you and people living with hepatitis C pricing controls combined with patent expi- six per cent increases of the Health Accord. as we work diligently to help turn the rations and fewer new drug introductions. However, the effort to restrain health ex- Smaller declines are in the areas of hos- penditure costs given slower growth in both the tide on this potentially devastating pital and other institutional spending and economy and federal transfers will be counter administration. However, physicians, other balanced by the aging of the population and infection. professionals and public health appear to continued medical product innovation. While have escaped the decline. Real per capita there has been a slowdown in drug innovation physician spending is up 3.0 per cent since that has affected the growth of drug spending, 2010 while spending on other professionals this may change. As well, though aging has is up 12.5 per cent and public health spend- been a modest contributor to health spending ing rose one third of one per cent. growth to date, this may not continue. Situations also vary across the provinc- The Canadian population is aging but es and territories when it comes to health the front end of the baby boom bulge is just spending change refl ecting the diversity of entering the age 65 to 69 category. Per capita References: 1. Public Health Agency of Canada. Hepatitis C in Canada: 2005-2010 Surveillance Report. Centre for Communicable provincial/territorial health spending in Diseases and Infection Control, Infectious Disease Prevention and Control Branch, Public Health Agency of Canada; 2011. the federation. Eight out of 10 provinces and 2. Clin Microbiol Infect two of the three territories saw declines in 2012 was $4,620 for those aged 60 to 64 and Lavanchy D. Evolving epidemiology of hepatitis C virus. . 2011;17(2):107-15. real per capita government health spending. $16,231 for those aged 80 to 84. The effects of aging are not fully upon us yet. As a result, www.abbvie.ca The percentage change in real per capita 1-888-703-3006 government health spending since 2010 real per capita provincial government health ranges from declines of nearly seven per spending will eventually resume growth but cent each in Alberta and Ontario and fi ve probably at a lower rate than that which percent in New Brunswick, to increases characterized the period 1996 to 2010. of 0.5, three and seven per cent in British Livio Di Matteo is a professor of econom- Columbia, Nova Scotia and the Northwest ics at Lakehead University. Territories respectively. This diversity may [email protected] be a function of differential rates of popula- The Hill Times 30 THE HILL TIMES, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2014 HEALTH POLICY BRIEFING

COMPARATIVE Canada should look beyond Anglo-American models for health-care fi nancing: experts

BY DENIS CALNAN the investment that we’re putting management of some private com- oping a so-called ‘dementia village’ provincial level, “only because of in,” said Dr. Jeff Turnbull, who’s panies in the U.S. is something that should be copied absolute necessity.” hile many developed coun- the chief of staff at the Ottawa “Some of the [American] hospi- here. The village is a self-contained “[The innovation] tends to be Wtries have been innovating Hospital and the medical director tals, because they have a profi t mar- town, staffed with health-care very decentralized,” said Prof. in health-care fi nancing, Canada at Ottawa Inner City Health, and gin, are really working very hard to providers, where people suffering Sweetman, noting that provinces has developed a severe case of also a past president of both the have their patients happy,” he said. from dementia can lead lives sim- have much of the responsibility for mismanagement and a chronic Medical Council of Canada and “There are some excellent ilar to what they might have had health care in Canada. lack of innovation in fi nancing of the Canadian Medical Association. examples of organizations in U.S. before entering care. “Manitoba is moving ahead the industry, according to several One analyst said there is a lot health care which are the best in “They set up this village that is quite interestingly, with an inno- experts. that Canada could learn from con- the world,” agreed Prof. Angus. as normal as you could possibly vative pay-for-performance model While other countries that tinental European countries that The fascinating thing about the imagine,” he said, noting innovations for payments for primary care invest a similar amount in their have developed systems that are United States, he said, is that it has like this do not necessarily take new physicians,” said Prof. Sweetman, health-care industries are working fundamentally different. some of the best and worst health money, but rather, an effort to reform referring to the Quality Based to get the best bang for their dollar, “Continental Europe—it’s much care in the world. what we are currently doing. Incentive Funding system. Canada is frozen in a system that more a public administration view Both Dr. Turnbull and Prof. Britain’s National Health “Ontario has completely has outlived its usefulness, many of health-care delivery,” said Ar- Angus said some health mainte- Service was considered the best restructured in the last 10 years critics say. thur Sweetman, a professor in the nance organizations (HMOs) in the by the Commonwealth Fund study its payments for primary care “We used to be really quite good, Department of Economics at Mc- United States are a model because and it spends less than most other physicians,” he said, referring to I’d say 15 to 20 years ago, but over Master University who’s also the of their innovations in delivering developed countries. the province’s move away from the that past 15 to 20 years we’ve been Ontario Research Chair in Health health care. HMOs liaise with Prof. Grignon said the U.K. traditional model of fee-for-service. gradually sort of slipping back, Human Resources and a member health-care providers and offer system does this by trimming costs Prof. Grignon called Ontario’s back, back,” said Douglas Angus, a at the Centre for Health Econom- reduced costs to people who make through broadening the practice of reforms of primary health care professor at the University of Otta- ics and Policy Analysis. regular payments to them. some health-care providers. “bold” and said it is “moving in the wa’s Telfer School of Management, “Rather than the Anglo-Amer- One government that is doing “They have a much more fl ex- right direction.” with expertise in health economics ican world—it’s much more a a great job (and getting a lot of ible scope of practice than many “That’s something that other and health policy. subcontractor view of health-care attention) in health fi nancing other countries,” said Prof. Gri- provinces should look at and they In a Commonwealth Fund study, delivery,” he said. “We have things innovation is the Netherlands, said gnon, noting that nurses are able should really try to emulate,” said published earlier this year, of how to learn from continental Europe, Michel Grignon, director at the to provide care that doctors would Prof. Grignon, who is also the health-care systems and costs but we have to be careful because Centre for Health Economics and be doing in other countries. editor-in-chief of an online journal compare in 11 developed countries, the system there is, at its roots, Policy Analysis and an associate “So in that way they are more called the Health Reform Observ- Canada ranked second last, besting quite different.” professor in the Department of effi cient. Now, having said so, they er that keeps track of changes in only the Americans. The U.S.-based He said providers in Europe Economics and the Department also spend less because they do health-care policy in Canada. Commonwealth Fund “is a private are thought of as the arms of the of Health, Aging and Society at less,” he said. He said British Columbia has foundation that aims to promote a state, whereas in Canada they are McMaster University. “There is a price to pay for been aggressive at trying to con- high performing health-care sys- self-employed providers, leading “They have an interesting history being really cost-effective.” trol the costs of prescription drugs tem,” its website says. to different cultures within the now, over the past 20 years, of trying Prof. Angus, who taught a course and has done a good job with that. Canada often puts itself on a industries. to get the benefi ts of competition on international perspectives in Prof. Grignon said Quebec’s pedestal when comparing its sys- Dr. Turnbull said for Canada between insurers without... the health care and takes a group of move to implement compulsory tem with that of the United States, to make its system more fi scally income-related inequity that takes students to Europe every year to prescription drug insurance has but many critics say that it is easy prudent there is no single example place in systems that rely on compe- see how health-care systems work been a big success and other prov- to look good when contrasted with to look to. tition,” said Prof. Grignon. He noted there, said the U.K. system is worth inces should emulate it. the worst system in the world in “Who has got it right? Well, the that he is not advocating for the sys- studying because it attempts to keep But for Canada to really change terms of getting the most out of its answer to that is nobody, but if you tem but said it is worth looking at. older people out of hospitals, and its system, some say, it needs am- investment. look at everybody there are bits In a report from earlier this year, that results in better home support bitious plans that will completely Prof. Angus said it is when and pieces of every jurisdiction,” he the Fraser Institute said: “though service. He noted that France and reform how health care is deliv- Canada is compared to all other said, naming off some examples. government plays an important the U.K. excel at home care. ered and paid for. developed countries, excluding the “Denmark has got the elec- role [in the Netherlands] in terms The Commonwealth fund noted “It requires not just a little bit U.S., that we look different. tronic medical record right. We of funding, regulation, and over- that Canadian and American of nibbling at the edges. You really “When you start comparing us should go there and do that,” he sight, the operation of the health patients were twice as likely as need transformative change,” said to what they spend and what they said, echoing the praise that much care system is largely left to private those from the U.K. and France to Dr. Turnbull. get in return and what they cover, of the world has heaped on that competing insurers and providers.” go to the emergency department While he would like to see the fed- we don’t look nearly as good as country’s leadership on that fi le, The report, by Nadeem Esmail, for conditions that could be treated eral government take more leadership we do when we compare ourselves which is said to save the govern- said “there may be signifi cant by family doctors, resulting in less on health care and its fi nancing, he strictly with the Americans,” said ment many millions of dollars. benefi ts” for Canada to emulate effi ciency in the system. said change is more likely to happen Prof. Angus. Dr. Turnbull said in order to “the Dutch approach,” noting that There are also some lessons to through the provincial premiers at the “We invest a lot as Canadians raise patient satisfaction with it would be “a large undertaking.” learn within Canada’s borders. Council of the Federation. and we’re not getting, what I would health care in Canada, govern- Prof. Angus said that the inno- Dr. Turnbull said there is start- [email protected] think, is high-quality outcomes for ments may want to look at the vation by the Netherlands in devel- ing to be some innovation at the The Hill Times When Canada funds research to improve health in developing countries, how is that good for Canadians?

Canada’s International Development Research Centre funds research that improves health and increases prosperity in developing countries. In a world facing cross-border pandemics and the spread of infectious diseases, this research is helping make a healthier world, for everyone.

Learn more about how the Government of Canada’s investments in IDRC deliver practical results with lasting impacts www.idrc.ca/more. IDRC THE HILL TIMES, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2014 31 HEALTH POLICY BRIEFING

SPENDING Focus on social determinants would improve lives, even if it wouldn’t cut costs Social determinants of health are the conditions in which a person lives, and according to the World Health Organization, ‘are shaped by the distribution of money, power and resources at global, national and local levels.’

BY DENIS CALNAN Quality of life: important because we want a pop- Focusing on the ulation that has happy, successful, hile experts are divided over social determinants healthy, long lives. But a happy, suc- Wwhether improving a popula- of health would lead cessful, healthy, long life does not tion’s social determinants of health to better quality necessarily mean lower health-care would lower overall health-care of life, but not costs for the government,” he said. costs, there is widespread agree- necessarily lower Prof. Sweetman said a key to ment that governments should fo- health-care costs, minimizing health care costs is to cus on this to improve Canadians’ experts say. reduce morbidity before death. quality of life. “If you can reduce morbidity, so Social determinants of health that basically people are healthy are the conditions in which a right up until the day they die, and person lives, and according to the they die at relatively low cost, then World Health Organization, “are that is how you save money.” shaped by the distribution of mon- Prof. Sweetman said it is not ey, power and resources at global, clear if morbidity would decrease national and local levels.” in society as a result of prioritizing “I would agree that if we were to the social determinants of health. focus on certain social determinants Prof. Grignon said one challenge that in fact that would bring down for the health-care system in reduc- health-care expenditures,” said Dr. ing morbidity before death is know- Jeff Turnbull, the chief of staff at the ing when a patient is going to die. Ottawa Hospital, the medical direc- “Is there anything we can do tor at Ottawa Inner City Health, and about the [expense of health care a past president of both the Medical important determinants of a healthy Prof. Angus said Ontario’s Com- are going to live better lives, we are go- in the] last year of life? I don’t Council of Canada and the Canadi- population,” said Dr. Turnbull. munity Health Centres have also ing to live longer lives and better-qual- think so,” he said. an Medical Association. Douglas Angus, a professor at been doing a great job at dealing ity lives. So we should defi nitely do “If we knew beforehand that He said the Canadian health- the University of Ottawa’s Telfer with people “whose problems extend it, but we should not expect too much that was the last year of life then care system is currently misguided School of Management with far beyond the medical domain.” savings from that because overall what of course we wouldn’t spend that in terms of where it is focusing its expertise in health economics and While many agree it is a good happens when you make sure some- much on it. We would go directly to funding, and needs to fundamentally health policy, highlighted the need thing for governments and those body doesn’t die from something, well palliative care,” said Prof. Grignon. change the way it views health care. to deal with things like adequate in the health industry to focus on they die from something else and you “The thing is that we don’t know. “We spend a great deal of money housing and safe communities. social determinants of health, not still have to foot the bill at one point,” And so there’s still that hope that in terms of health care based on “If you don’t deal with these everyone thinks that approach said Prof. Grignon. possibly this is not the last year,” and illnesses. And we spend relatively other issues you end up with a would bring down the rising cost “It’s not clear that improving the so expensive health care is worth little money on those factors that medical manifestation too far of health-care budgets. social determinants of health has the price if the patient is going to make our population healthier,” said down the road,” he said. “If we extend life, and even life a large impact on health-care bud- live another 10 years, he said. Dr. Turnbull, citing employment, Prof. Angus said governments in good health, at one point we are gets,” agreed Arthur Sweetman, a Dr. Turnbull said the real sav- education and early childhood devel- and health-care providers are going to become frail, we are may- professor in the Department of Eco- ings are to be found by improving opment as examples of where there increasingly realizing the impor- be going to suffer from dementia, nomics at McMaster University, as the state of social determinants of should be more emphasis. tance of investing in social deter- and these things are pretty costly,” well as the Ontario Research Chair the most vulnerable people, such He said because provinces are minants and some provinces are said Michel Grignon. He is the in Health Human Resources and a as those living in poverty, those under pressure to balance their taking the lead in Canada. director at the Centre for Health member at the Centre for Health with mental illnesses and refugees. budgets while health care con- “Quebec has been probably one of Economics and Policy Analysis Economics and Policy Analysis. He said the return on invest- sumes more of it, social services the leaders for a number of decades,” and is an associate professor in the “People always die of some- ment dwindles as you go up the are having their budgets slashed. he said, citing the province’s CSLCs Department of Economics and the thing. If they don’t die of lung social ladder into the middle and “Paradoxically, because we are fo- (local community service centres). Department of Health, Aging and cancer, they die of something else. higher classes. cusing on an acute care health-care “They’ve been really effectively Society at McMaster University. If they live longer that means that “You probably would get the system that is illness-based…we may trying to work with the popula- “I don’t think we should expect they have more years of paying for biggest bang for the buck in the be making our population more un- tions in the province of Quebec too much of healthy aging in terms of health care,” said Prof. Sweetman. lower end, and so maybe we healthy, because we’re withdrawing to address some of these other savings. But of course it doesn’t mean “Having said that… the social should strategically invest there resources from those things that are determinants of health.” we shouldn’t do it because it means we determinants of health are really fi rst,” said Dr. Turnbull.

Quand le Canada finance des recherches en vue d’améliorer la santé des populations des pays en développement, en quoi cela est-il avantageux pour les Canadiens ? Le Centre de recherches pour le développement international, organisme canadien, finance des travaux de recherche qui améliorent la santé et accroissent la prospérité dans les pays en développement. Dans un monde aux prises avec la propagation de maladies infectieuses et des pandémies qui font fi des frontières, ces recherches contribuent à la santé des populations partout sur la planète, ce dont nous profitons tous.

Voyez en quoi les investissements du gouvernement du Canada dans le CRDI permettent d’obtenir des résultats concrets et de produire des effets durables à www.crdi.ca/ensavoirplus.

WORLD BANK WORLD CRDI 32 THE HILL TIMES, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2014 HEALTH POLICY BRIEFING

REFUGEES Refugee health advocates vow to fi ght on as government appeals court ruling The federal government’s fi ght to relieve itself of refugee health obligations is far from She said the formula is a complicated matrix that leaves health-care providers over, promises a group that successfully fought the government’s decision in court. trying to fi gure out “what category [a refugee patient] fi ts into and what level of health care they’re eligible for.” BY DENIS CALNAN Chris Alexander Mr. Showler said that when patients are (Ajax-Pickering, denied care when it is needed, health can he federal government’s fi ght to relieve Ont.) told reporters then deteriorate and lead to hospitaliza- itself of refugee health obligations is far on Nov. 4. T tion, costing the system more in the end from over, promises a group that success- “We are doing this than if the patient is treated early on. That, fully fought the government’s decision in because the court has he notes, is bad for the economy and bad court. ordered us to do it, for health. In her July decision on the federal and we respect that He noted that since the 2012 changes government’s changes to refugee health decision while not were implemented, various provinces have care, Federal Court Justice Anne Mactavish agreeing with it. We stepped up to the plate to help refugees, wrote that “the effects of the 2012 chang- are going to continue although much of the provincial coverage es to the IFHP [Interim Federal Health our appeal, and we has been patchwork and can in some cases Program] are indeed ‘cruel and unusual’ in are going to contin- be a confusing obstacle course for refugees terms of their impact on affected indi- ue pointing out to and health-care workers to navigate. viduals,” thereby violating Sec. 12 of the Canadians what the “Some of the provinces picked up some Charter of Rights and Freedoms. NDP and the Liberals of the slack, most notably the province She also found it violated Sec. 15 of the continuously fail to of Quebec. Reasonably soon after the Charter because the changes are “based point out, which is policy was introduced and it was clear the upon stereotyping, and serves to perpetu- that refugees con- government was not going to modify it, the ate the disadvantage suffered by members Immigration and Citizenship Minister Chris Alexander, pictured with tinue to benefi t from Quebec government said that they would of an admittedly vulnerable, poor and Employment Minister Jason Kenney. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright generous benefi ts in pay for health care for all refugees,” said disadvantaged group.” this country,” he said. Mr. Showler, noting that the one exception The government’s response to the “We remain disappointed by the The government reinstated complete is those who are awaiting a risk assess- ruling, announced on Nov. 4, was to put court’s decision from last summer. We’ve IFHP coverage for government-assisted ment in that province. back in place some, but not all health-care expressed that many times. But we are refugees, refugee children under 19, and “Other provinces have fi lled in some of provisions as a temporary measure while it complying with the court’s decision,” victims of human traffi cking but many oth- the gaps, but not very many. For example appeals the court decision. Citizenship and Immigration Minister er classes of refugees are only eligible for Saskatchewan does on an ad hoc, case-by- partial coverage, and continue to be denied case basis.” federal coverage for things like medication Mr. Showler said Ontario was very slow and dental care. to respond to the lack of care, but was glad That, say critics, is in direct violation of to see some action. the court because it does not reinstate all November 17–21, 2014 “The province of Ontario said that they coverage, leaving provinces to fi ll in gaps would also pay for medical care, however and refugees and medical professionals in that has proved to be a bureaucratic night- limbo. mare,” he said, thereby leaving refugees NATIONAL ADDICTIONS “It’s bad public health policy, it’s bad without care because of confusion. economic policy and it’s certainly bad “Various clinics and practitioners refugee policy,” said Peter Showler, who is AWARENESS WEEK refuse medical care even when, in ac- co-chair of the Canadian Association of tuality, they would have fit within the Refugee Lawyers, one of the groups that program, or would fit within the Ontario took the government to court. The other This year’s focus is youth substance abuse prevention program. And secondly, there are many applicants were the Canadian Doctors for refugees that have not gone to seek Refugee Care, Justice for Children and medical aid, when in actuality they could Youth, and two individuals. Did you know... have, because many of them are assum- Mr. Showler, who is also a former ing that they’re just not going to receive professor in the Faculty of Law at the medical assistance at all.” University of Ottawa, where he specialized Ms. Nafziger said that leaving refugee in human rights and refugee law, said the health in the hands of the provinces is government’s handling of the fi le in reac- neglectful of the federal government. tion to the courts is “demagogic.” “Refugees are a federal responsibility Douglas Angus, a professor at the Uni- because they are under federal jurisdic- versity of Ottawa’s Telfer School of Man- tion,” she said. “And it does make it chal- agement with expertise in health econom- lenging for provinces, who don’t have the ics and health policy, said the government’s same kind of hand in the refugee determi- stand is a “short-sighted political decision nation process and their status in Canada.” that makes no sense clinically, makes no “It becomes complicated when individ- PRESCRIPTION sense economically. CANNABIS ALCOHOL ual provinces then set up regimes that are DRUGS “I don’t know if there is a mean animal not comparable to each other and that can that sits in their caucus room somewhere, Most young people who Canadian youth The average age kids be confusing for refugees as well,” said Ms. but geez, I don’t know where they come up use opioids without have the highest take their first drink is 13; Nafziger. with some of these bizarre policies,” said She said the federal government’s lan- a prescription got past-year use in the half say they’re binge Prof. Angus. guage around this “continues to be incredi- them from home developed world drinking in grades 10–12 Gloria Nafziger, the refugee and mi- bly disturbing.” grants coordinator at Amnesty Internation- The government “uses language that al Canada, calls the government’s reaction causes fear, resentment and anger toward a to the court ruling “nefarious.” very vulnerable group of people,” she said. “We expected that they would reinstate Youth substance abuse is not inevitable. We all have a role to play. “It’s very unfortunate that the govern- the federal health care as it had been prior For more information visit www.ccsa.ca and follow #NAAWCanada ment can’t fi nd messages of compassion to the changes,” said Ms. Nafziger. rather than messages of hate,” said Ms. In effect, she said the government has Nafziger. “preserved restrictions on access to health Mr. Showler said he expects the Canadi- care. They have continued to have fi ve an Association of Refugee Lawyers and the different categories of health-care coverage, other groups that challenged the govern- www.ccsa.ca | www.cclt.ca and numerous different categories of people ment to have a response to the revised who are eligible for varying levels of health IFHP soon. care, which was exactly one of the problems The Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse is Canada’s only national agency with a legislated mandate to reduce alcohol- and other drug-related harm. [email protected] that existed in the former regime.” The Hill Times Deliver your message through New legislation is being written multiple channels right now that Website Print Email will affect Canada for generations

Canada’s Politics and Government Newsweekly

www.hilltimes.com | [email protected] | 613.688.8822 34 THE HILL TIMES, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2014 HEALTH POLICY BRIEFING

HIGH-QUALITY CARE Improving health care is more than funding levels It’s about taking Health Minister and effi cient health-care system. For this Rona Ambrose, reason, in June 2014, I launched the Advi- leadership and working pictured in this fi le sory Panel on Healthcare Innovation. The photo with Prime panel, led by Dr. David Naylor, has been collaboratively to make Minister Ste- asked to identify promising areas of inno- phen Harper and vation within the health-care system and to sure Canadians continue Gov.-Gen. David advise me on how the federal government Johnston. The Hill can better support those ideas. to receive the high quality Times photograph by We already know that it makes sense care they expect now and Jake Wright to invest in partnerships with health-care stakeholders and the business community into the future. to accelerate innovation that will improve the health of Canadians and reduce pres- sure on the health-care system. If we are to be successful in address- ing the social determinants of health and reducing health inequalities across our country, action is required from every sec- HEALTH MINISTER RONA AMBROSE tor—all levels of government, private and more than $40-billion annually by the end As minister of Health, I am working not-for-profi t organizations, communities of the decade. with Canadians from coast to coast to and individuals For our part, we’re also investing heav- coast—health professionals, public and As demonstrated at last month’s meet- anadians benefi t from a universal ily in scientifi c and technological research private-sector partners and my provin- ing of health ministers in Alberta, we are Chealth-care system that provides access and development. Our government is cial and territorial partners—about our committed to working together and with to high-quality care, supports positive already the country’s largest investor in health-care system. I have seen fi rst-hand others to promote health and prevent dis- health outcomes, and contributes to a health research and health-care innova- the dedication and commitment of those at ease, disability and injury. healthy and productive society. tion, with approximately $1-billion each the front lines in providing better care for As Canadians, we value our health and Improving health care is an ongoing year for the Canadian Institutes of Health patients. I have also seen how innovation is health-care system and we expect it to be challenge and building on a strong founda- Research, pan-Canadian health organiza- helping to address the challenges we face there for us when we need it. As minister tion is critical. That is why our government tions working in priority areas like cancer as a country in making our system more of Health, I remain committed to working continues to be committed to a strong, pub- and mental health, and targeted programs effi cient, truly patient-centred, and more with all of our partners so that future gen- licly-funded, universally-accessible health- to address key system challenges. sustainable over the long-term. erations continue to enjoy health care that care system, founded on the principles But improving health care is about more We need to work better together across is high-quality, accessible, and affordable. of the Canada Health Act. It is also why than funding levels. It’s about taking leader- all sectors of society to harness the tremen- Health Minister Rona Ambrose rep- federal health transfers to provinces and ship and working collaboratively to make sure dous potential of innovation in health care, resents Edmonton-Spruce Grove, Alta. territories are at an all-time high, on track Canadians continue to receive the high quality so that we can make better use of our exist- [email protected] to increase from $32.1-billion in 2014-15, to care they expect now and into the future. ing resources to achieve a more responsive The Hill Times

THE BURDEN OF HEART DISEASE AND STROKE ON CANADIANS AND THEIR FAMILIES IS VAST AND CONTINUES TO GROW

Currently 1.6 million Canadians Every seven minutes in Canada, someone dies Create healthy public policies are living with heart disease or the from heart disease or stroke Healthy public policies can play a significant role in effects of stroke. Heart disease An aging population combined with poor diets, high improving the health of Canadians by helping them adopt and stroke are the leading cause obesity and diabetes rates and physical inactivity will stall, behaviours such as eating well and being tobacco-free. of hospitalization and the second if not reverse, the progress we have made against heart Healthy public policies make the healthy choices, the easy leading cause of death in Canada. disease and stroke. All Canadians are at risk, but seniors choices for Canadians. They are the biggest driver of and Indigenous peoples are particularly vulnerable. prescription drug use and a leading Working together we can improve the health of cause of disability, and cost the Invest in life-saving research Canadians and give them fuller, longer lives Canadian economy more than Canada’s current investment in heart disease and stroke The Heart and Stroke Foundation’s mission is to prevent $20.9 billion every year. research is not keeping pace with the burden. We need to disease, save lives and promote recovery. With 140, 000 continue to invest in research to drive innovative therapies volunteers and two million donors, the Foundation has an and treatments to tackle heart disease and stroke. impact on the lives of Canadians in every community across the country. Focus on prevention programs Nine out of 10 Canadians have at least one risk factor for For more information visit heartandstroke.ca heart disease and stroke, but the good news is that 80% of premature heart disease and stroke is preventable. We also know that the majority of dementia can be prevented by addressing heart disease and stroke risk factors. Investing in cost-effective and impactful programs to prevent heart disease and stroke will support all Canadians to lead the healthiest lives possible. THE HILL TIMES, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2014 35 HEALTH POLICY BRIEFING

LEADERSHIP & VISION Tories have turned their backs on health care

Instead of expanding their commitment Progressively reducing the sodium intake on the system itself, and the need for health to health care, Conservatives have been re- by at least 1,800 mg a day would prevent up to be factored in to other policy decisions. The treating. Just look at their “cruel and unusual” to 23,500 incidents per year of cardiovascular results of this feedback are available in our decision to limit health services for new disease, such as heart attacks, congestive health policy document: www.ndp.ca/health refugees. On top of its very human impact on heart failures and strokes. It would also lead A real focus on prevention needs to NDP MP LIBBY DAVIES refugees, this short sighted policy places new to the prevention of approximately 10,000 to address the entire spectrum of the social administrative burdens on health-care pro- 16,000 deaths annually in Canada. determinants of health, like adequate fessionals (who now must police who gets By turning their backs on common housing, access to decent jobs that pay a treatment—a role that many understandably sense and on the scientifi c evidence, and living wage, and a strong social safety net, onservatives have turned their backs reject) and will result in simple health condi- by abdicating the federal government’s including secure pensions. In a country Con health care in Canada, downloading tions deteriorating and requiring more costly role as a leader, a coordinator, and as Can- where over 800,000 use food banks every costs and responsibilities onto the provinces treatment in the long run. ada’s fi fth largest care provider, the federal month, this commitment is needed now and refusing to act on issues in the federal Another bizarre ideological approach Conservatives are short-changing us all. more than ever. It will pay dividends. domain. They are failing to think and act would seem to underlie the government’s We know that with a vision for smart, target- First elected in 1997, Libby Davies is the strategically, a pattern that that will have stubborn refusal to adopt a real Sodium ed improvements, we can make the health-care NDP Member of Parliament for Vancou- long-term consequences for years to come. Reduction Strategy for Canada. My strategy experience better for each one of us and make ver East, B.C. She is deputy leader of the New Democrats are committed to would have applied successful best practic- better use of public dollars at the same time. NDP, offi cial opposition critic for health, looking at the bigger picture and targeting es from across the world to phase in lower I have spoken with thousands of Canadians and vice-chair of the House of Commons investments where they will make the most sodium levels and ensure simple, standard- about the changes needed in our public health- Standing Committee on Health. difference. ized labelling for prepackaged foods. care system. What I have heard is feedback The Hill Times If we want better health care and a health- ier Canada, we need a committed focus on prevention and long-term investment in the right mix of services. It boils down to working together to ensure we spend our health-care dollars in a different and smarter way. We know that public delivery is more cost-effective, of higher quality, and more effi cient. Let’s look at drug spending, for example. Innovation: Every developed country with a universal health-care system provides universal cover- age for prescription drugs, except for Canada. And how do we rank in terms of spending on prescription medicine? We have the second Support at home highest expenditure per capita on pharmaceu- ticals in the OECD, second only to the United States (also the only other developed country without a universal health-care system). for patients with COPD But if Canada had stayed in the middle of the OECD pack, instead of sitting at the top, we would have saved $9-billion over the last 10 years. We spend through the roof, and yet one in 10 Canadians cannot fi ll a prescription due to cost issues, causing extra strain for the health system as their conditions go untreated. That is why we need to expand our health- care system to include the full range of health services, like prescription drugs, mental health treatment, and home and long-term care. Ensuring that everyone has access to the medicine they need, and ensuring that we, as a society, use our collective resources more wisely, are part and parcel of the same argument. They are both for- ward-thinking, people-centered principles that should govern our health-care system. This increasingly means moving health care outside of hospitals and into homes and communities. Denmark, for example, has put in place a preventive home visit model for all In Nova Scotia, a program to support patients with chronic citizens aged 75 and older. These home visits are by invitation and offered twice a year— obstructive pulmonary disease in the comfort of their homes about 80 per cent of all Danish seniors regu- larly participate in the program. The program is preventing avoidable hospital visits. Now we’re spreading has paid back its investment in spades— leading to fewer nursing-home days, falling it to patients across Canada. accidents, and more independent living. Health-care providers across the country are looking at examples like these, and the CFHI helps leaders innovate and improve healthcare across Canada. federal government needs to connect the dots, provide the necessary support to help We can help you. innovative programs get off the ground, and ensure that Canadians have access to high cfhi-fcass.ca/innovation quality care wherever they live. We need to focus on prevention and en- sure that Canadians get the care they need, where they need it, when they need it, before problems become more serious. This approach will greatly improve our quality of life, and is the only responsible way to spend valuable taxpayer dollars. The Canadian Foundation for Healthcare Improvement Right now, more than half of Canadians is a not-for-profit organization funded through an still can’t get a same day or next day appoint- agreement with the Government of Canada. ment with their family doctor, behind 11 other countries with comparable health systems. 36 THE HILL TIMES, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2014 HEALTH POLICY BRIEFING

SPENDING Health care does not need more money; it needs a systems change to give better value for money

ranks in the top three, fi nishing fi rst in the tors too simplistic to evaluate the success It is clear that Canada’s current health-care system 2014 report of the Commonwealth Fund’s of national health systems. performs badly, but it is not for lack of money. Focus, ranking of health care systems. Indicators used by the Commonwealth If a mix of private and public spending Fund for measuring results on investment instead, must be on value for money spent and was the correct formula for delivering uni- were access, equity, quality, effi ciency and versal, quality care, the U.S. would also be healthy lives (population health status). undertaking a substantive health systems change. number one. Yet, the U.S. places dead last out Access to care: based on ability to pay as of 11 nations in the Fund’s ranking of health a factor, Canada did relatively well, ranking care systems and is the only country without fi fth. But, in terms of timeliness of access to f a nation’s spending per capita was the universal health coverage. Canada, one of care, Canada was last, while the U.S. ranked Isole determinant of health the United the countries that provides free, universal fi fth. This indicates how long Canadians States of America, at $8,805 per person, health care to its citizens, comes tenth. It must wait for care, confi rmed by the Wait would have the best health care system in should be noted that when these rankings Time Alliance in their annual reports. the world. Instead, the United Kingdom, began in 2004, Canada placed fourth. Measures of equity: It is no surprise that with the lowest ($3,405) per capita spend- It is therefore obvious that money and Canada ranked ninth. This may indicate poor LIBERAL MP HEDY FRY ing of 11 OECD countries, consistently private and public mix systems are indica- access for First Nations, Inuit and isolated communities. Canada is alone, among the 11 nations, with vast disparities, based on dis- tance, leading one to consider, as a priority, innovations in delivering distance care. Effi ciency: Canada ranked tenth, while the U.K. placed fi rst. Though Canada’s administrative costs are low, compared to many of the other countries, Canada lacks a coordinated, integrated system of care. This leads to poor communication among health care providers, to duplication of medical tests and services and gaps in provision of those services and lack of appropriate health human resources such as primary care practitioners. Health-care quality: Interestingly, the U.S. ranks in the middle because they have done well on two of the four measures: effective care and patient-centred care. However, they perform poorly on safe and coordinated care. Canada ranks seventh in quality of outcomes, but 10th on safe care, eighth on coordinated care and eighth on patient-centred care. Healthy lives: Measurements for health status were infant mortality, preventable deaths due to lack of timely access and life expectancy, a category in which Canada ranked eighth. While our life expectancy compares favourably with most of the other countries, infant mortality rates were the second highest. One can argue that this is due to poor maternal and infant outcomes among Inuit and First Nations. However, it still points to a defi ciency in access to care because of distance and other indicators like poverty, nutrition and lack of quality housing. In conclusion, it would seem that simple indicators like per capita funding or private/ public mix of delivery do not tell the true story. It should be noted that many of the countries that ranked very high on the scale had very small out-of-pocket expenses for their citizens. The countries that ranked high have health systems that are coordinated, with good prima- ry and community care models with chronic disease management through home and long-term care and less dependence on acute hospital care. The only country that consistent- ly fares badly is the U.S., which is also the only country that lacks a universally-accessible public health-care system. It is clear that Canada’s current health- care system performs badly, but it is not for lack of money. Focus, instead, must be on value for money spent and undertaking a substantive health systems change. The challenge, as we saw in the 2004 Health Accord, will be how to actually incent and achieve that change and set clear indica- tors for outcome measurements based, not only on dollars spent, but on timeliness, access, effi ciency, quality, and equity. Liberal MP Hedy Fry, who represents Vancouver Centre, B.C., is her party’s health critic. [email protected] The Hill Times THE HILL TIMES, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2014 37 HEALTH POLICY BRIEFING

INVESTMENT Investing in Canadian health care A key budget priority legal document. For health care generations, and that their own burden of out-of-pocket expenses 3. Long-term care We know that to be truly universal, we need access to health care will be in could result in unequal access to Canada’s aging population means for me is to respond to support for it. It requires dollars jeopardy as they themselves age. health care, and contravene the more seniors will require long-term to promote innovation, effi ciency Rural and northern residents Canada Health Act. We all agree care. There is a growing demand for Canadians’ concerns and, above all, ensure that no Ca- also have a diffi cult time fi nding that no Canadian should be denied residential care, as many seniors nadian who requires medical care a family doctor, or health care access to medication because they strongly prefer to remain in their and ensure that the is unable to access to it. professionals to respond to their are unable to afford it. It’s time own homes. Demand for residen- In an era of increasing fi scal needs. They feel they are left be- to consider Canada’s options for tial care greatly outstrips supply, government invests in restraint, shrinking public funds hind Canada’s urban centres. an adequately-funded universal forcing seniors into expensive acute the future of Canadian and an aging population, Cana- That’s why, in the months pharmacare program that would care beds that would be better used da’s health-care challenges are ahead, I’ll be introducing a suite lower prescription costs for all for other patients. We need to sup- health care. becoming more complex. Cana- of health-care motions to protect Canadians. port both types of care, and provide dians are looking for this gov- and improve our system. I’ll be 2. Doctors and nurses Although seniors with choices that will fulfi ll ernment to invest in their health addressing the following issues: all Canadians are supposed to have their needs. Loved ones should not and their futures, to uphold the 1. Universal pharmacare The equal access to health care, your be relied upon to be care providers system that we all hold dear. But average Canadian spends nearly access is unfortunately different unless they choose to—our public both Liberal and Conservative $800 on prescription drugs every depending on where you live. Rural system should take care of our governments have not kept up year, and pays 50 per cent more and northern communities have seniors, and informal caregivers GREEN MP BRUCE HYER with our health-care needs. per capita than the average among long suffered from a shortage of who choose to provide care should It’s time for federal leadership OECD countries. Our prescriptions doctors and nurses. In northwest- be properly compensated. Seniors in health care. The feedback I’ve are the second most expensive in ern Ontario, where my riding is, and their families benefi t when they received from my constituents, the OECD. Universal pharmacare more than 16 per cent of north- are provided with care options. It is hen you ask Canadians stakeholders and Canadians goes hand in hand with universal western Ontarians are without a the government’s responsibility to Wwhat they are most proud across the country has led me to health care—Canada is the only family doctor, a rate signifi cantly invest in the provision of long-term of about our country, you’ll often these conclusions. First, health- country in the world with uni- higher than both the national and care. hear the same answer: univer- care investment is one of Ca- versal health care, but without a provincial average. I am seeking This spring, a key budget prior- sal health care. We see it as a nadians’ top priorities. Second, national pharmacare program. a family doctor myself! Canada’s ity for me is to respond to Canadi- fundamental Canadian value. Canadians do not feel that the Pharmacare wouldn’t just improve legislated commitment to univer- ans’ concerns and ensure that the Canadians voted Tommy Doug- government is paying enough at- health outcomes. It would reduce sal health care mandates that all government invests in the future las, the driving force behind our tention to their health-care needs. economic inequality, and make our Canadians have the right to a high of Canadian health care. Because universal health-care system, as They are concerned that rising health care less expensive overall. and equal standard of care regard- when the health of Canadians is the greatest Canadian. costs for prescription medication Countries with pharmacare spend less of regional differences. The taken care of, we all benefi t. Health care is required to are impeding universal access. less overall on prescriptions by re- government must invest in training Green Party MP Bruce Hyer be universally available under They are worried that the system ducing their administrative burden and retaining doctors and nurses represents Thunder Bay-Superior Canadian law. But our health-care does not have the support it needs and improving purchasing power. who practice in rural and northern North, Ont. system is more than words on a to be able to care for our older Experts warn that the increasing communities. [email protected]

“Because of the Canadian Customize Cancer Society, I am here Your Work to be a mom to my kids.” Tammy Horvath, survivor of stage four uterine sarcoma, with sons Hayden and Hunter

Q Track a bill

Q Follow a committee

Q Get immediate notification when changes happen

Your donations fund the best cancer research in Canada. www.parliamentnow.ca Learn more at cancer.ca 38 THE HILL TIMES, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2014 HEALTH POLICY BRIEFING

FEDERAL ADVISORY PANEL ON HEALTHCARE INNOVATION We need to hear more from stakeholders, public While I can’t promise that every idea will fi nd a place in our report, I can affi rm that, unlike the health-care system’s response to nurse practitioners in 1974, we’ll be open to fresh thinking and strong evidence from any source.

This isn’t an isolated example. realities, the panel will be focusing All too often, what we see in Cana- most of its energy on federal levers dian health care are exciting inno- as well as several pan-Canadian vations that somehow don’t scale health-care agencies with a strong Let’s talk about it: David Naylor says his Advisory Panel on Healthcare and spread across the country. federal footing. Innovation is holding online stakeholder and public consultations until Dec. 5. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright DAVID NAYLOR At the same time, many re- But panel members are also ports have suggested that Canada hearing two very interesting themes. is falling steadily behind other First, Canadians inside and ket than to sell their ideas abroad. The panel members are impressed nations when one considers value outside the health-care system On the positive side, we’re by the energy and creativity we are ore than 40 years ago, two for money in health care. That are fi rm about jurisdictional au- hearing a new level of resolve. witnessing, and struck forcibly by MGPs in Burlington had an troubling trend isn’t due to an thority, but equally fi rm in telling Front-line health-care leaders, poli- the fact that a wide range of stake- innovative idea. Why not expand imbalance in public and private us that they expect their national cy-makers, and other stakeholders holders has run out of patience the traditional role of the primary funding. Our level of public fi - government to be a facilitator across the country are all consis- with the status quo in health care. care offi ce nurse? Researchers nancing for health care compares of pan-Canadian collaboration tent in their message to the panel. That said, we need to hear more at McMaster’s then-new medical well to other nations. It’s also not and innovation, not some remote No one wants a lecture from Ot- from stakeholders and especially school agreed to test the concept. a lack of talent. We have innova- cheque-writer and regulator. tawa or a cookie-cutter blueprint. from the public. To this end, the Families were randomized to tive thinkers and entrepreneurs, The second theme is more No one wants us to offer drive-by panel is holding online consulta- receive usual care, or care by a and armies of dedicated and challenging. It has two parts: criticism of the efforts of institution tions until Dec. 5. Please visit www. nurse practitioner (NP) in part- creative professionals and exec- negative and positive. A or region B or tell them how to healthcanada.gc.ca/innovation and nership with the GP. The results utives. It’s hard, therefore, not to On the negative side, we’re spend money they don’t have. share your insights. I can promise were staggering. Almost 70 per wonder whether the problem lies hearing about frustration. Patients What they do want is three that your submission will be read cent of the GPs’ work could be in how we promote innovation in tell us that consistent access remains things: recognition of their success- carefully. And while I can’t promise delegated safely and effectively, health-care delivery. a challenge for many services. es in improving the system; ideas that every idea will fi nd a place in and everyone was happy with the That’s why I was very pleased Decision-makers and administrators for a renewed partnership with Ot- our report, I can affi rm that, unlike change. to accept Health Minister Rona are telling us about gridlock—and tawa that will help address pan-Ca- the health-care system’s response Faced with this important evi- Ambrose’s invitation to chair a fed- confi ding that attempts at reform are nadian challenges in health care; to nurse practitioners in 1974, dence, how did Canada’s health- eral Advisory Panel on Healthcare sometimes co-opted to the advan- and an affi rmation of the elements we’ll be open to fresh thinking and care machinery respond? Not Innovation. The panel has been tages of providers, not patients and of structural reform that will pro- strong evidence from any source. well. Barriers to adoption were tasked with reporting not only on taxpayers. Professionals in turn mote more innovative and effective Dr. David Naylor is the chair of reinforced. Scaling and spread of the major areas of innovation that say that cumbersome regulations health care across Canada. the Advisory Panel on Healthcare the innovation was stalled. And could make Canadian health care and perverse incentives stifl e their The good news is that there’s Innovation and president emeri- the province that spawned the more effective and sustainable, but creativity. Meanwhile, entrepreneurs already no shortage of successes to tus of the University of Toronto. idea mothballed its NP training also on how such innovations can observe that, paradoxically, it’s often recognize and new ideas that will [email protected] programs for several crucial years. be enabled. Given constitutional harder to reach the Canadian mar- help to break the system gridlock. The Hill Times

FEDERAL-PROVINCIAL Politics and health care: who’s in charge?

our current system. While there The disappointing results from and unions representing nurses Act and, when strictly interpreted, are provincial programs that help the 2004 Health Accord showed and other hospital employees. If the CHA does not impose tight seniors with these costs, they once again how hard it is to man- the provinces try to drive cost-sav- restrictions on what the provinces vary from province to province, age health-care resources effi cient- ing reforms that these groups can do. The federal government and, in some cases, leave users ly in the Canadian federal system don’t like, they can fi nd a ready will continue to transfer some of ÅKE BLOMQVIST with heavy out-of-pocket expen- where provinces are constitutional- audience among federal politi- its revenue to the provinces, but ditures. Proposals for nationwide ly responsible for delivering health cians who are eager to be seen as the amounts should be fi xed in programs or standards in these care, but where the federal govern- defenders of the Canada Health advance, and be otherwise inde- areas, particularly for some kind ment is anxious to be seen as a key Act, especially when they can pendent of provincial health policy ith a 2015 federal election of pharmacare, could be attrac- player in responding to the public’s say that a reform is, as the saying and spending decisions. Won the horizon, many polit- tive platform planks for a federal demand for better health care and goes, “the fi rst step on the slippery Federal politicians in the past ical strategists are wondering if party, and would no doubt attract to get some political return for its slope to an American-style health- have been reluctant to challenge there is a way they can leverage a lot of support. fi nancing contributions. care system.” Interest groups have the passionate defenders of the sta- Canadians’ concern for their But people’s worries about The result is a system where a strong infl uence on health policy tus quo in Canadian health policy, health care system into more health care are not just about accountability is not clearly defi ned. everywhere, but other countries especially against proposals that votes. But these strategists and spotty and uneven coverage of When problems arise, politicians seem to have been more success- would allow more scope for pub- their parties should be wary of outpatient drugs and long-term at both levels defl ect complaints to ful than Canada in keeping them lic-private competition in health the pitfalls when trying to score care. They are also about things those at the other level. When hospi- at bay and implementing policies insurance and health services points with federal health policy like wait lists for many kinds of tals and doctors fret about under- that have made their systems production. If more Canadians initiatives. Their success depends surgery and about having to rely funding, it is easier for the provin- perform better. come to believe that some of these heavily on getting the provinc- on overcrowded hospital emer- cial politicians to blame the feds Canadians should realize that reforms can be carried out without es on side, and our system of gency departments for urgent than to raise additional revenue on meaningful health policy reform the dire consequences that alarm- federal-provincial cooperation in primary care. These problems their own. More importantly, they is unlikely to happen if we don’t ists warn against, there may be managing health care remains a were fl agged at the time of the spend more energy on bickering defi ne political accountability for votes to be won by a party whose work in progress, at best. federal-provincial Health Accord with the federal government about making the system work more stance is that provinces should be That health care is a major in 2004, and lots of money was money or the restrictions it tries to clearly. Unless we want to rewrite free to try them out, with little or concern for Canadians is not spent on trying to fi x them. Ten enforce on the provinces, than on the Constitution, it is the provin- no federal interference. surprising. With an aging popu- years later, the problems are still pushing through reforms that could cial governments that must be re- Åke Blomqvist is an adjunct lation, increasing numbers are with us, and they are part of the make the system perform better. sponsible. The only signifi cant role research professor at Carleton Uni- approaching the years when they reason Canada typically doesn’t Managing the health-care sys- for the feds should be to ensure versity and a health policy scholar may need costly drugs and long- fare particularly well in inter- tem is diffi cult at the best of times, that each province manages its at the C.D. Howe Institute. term care—two areas of health national comparisons of health as it involves powerful interest system in ways that meet the re- [email protected] spending not fully covered under system performance. groups like medical associations quirements of the Canada Health The Hill Times THE HILL TIMES, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2014 39 HEALTH POLICY BRIEFING

ASSISTED SUICIDE Is it time to allow assisted suicide?

and a tone of care marked by kindness. In re- Most Canadians do not have access to comprehensive palliative care. sponse to this dignity conserving approach, the former head of the Hemlock Society conceded that “if most individuals with a experience negative psychological conse- itoring of the patient and individual respons- terminal illness were treated this way, the quences. Currently, there are no studies es to assuage physical, psychosocial and incentive to end their lives would be greatly examining the bereavement experiences spiritual distress. Palliative care is a process reduced.” of family members that were not informed of caring applied over time. As such, short That is a lot for the Supreme Court of of their loved ones’ decision to pursue of asking dying patients to dislocate from Canada to consider. The country will anx- hastened dying. In Oregon, 10 per cent of communities that lack appropriate resources, HARVEY MAX CHOCHINOV AND iously await its verdict. patients refused to include their family in most Canadians will simply have to make Harvey Max Chochinov is a Canada Re- BALFOUR M. MOUNT the discussion and in another six per cent of do—or, if the law changes, take cold comfort search Chair in palliative care and director, instances the physician did not know if fam- in knowing that they can access death-has- Manitoba Palliative Care Research Unit, he Supreme Court of Canada has been ilies were aware of the request. Quebec’s tening alternatives. Department of Psychiatry at the Univer- Thearing an appeal by the B.C. Civil Liber- Bill 52 stipulates that patients can refuse to Palliative care cannot eliminate every sity of Manitoba. Balfour M. Mount is the ties Association that could grant terminally have their families consulted. facet of end-of life suffering. Preserving Eric M. Flanders professor emeritus of ill Canadians the right to assisted suicide. The Supreme Court may wonder if pal- dignity for patients at the end of life requires Palliative Medicine at McGill University. With this impending ruling and the passing of liative care can include physician-hastened a steadfast commitment to non-abandon- [email protected] Bill 52 in Quebec (Medical Aid in Dying) and death. Palliative care demands vigilant mon- ment, meticulous management of suffering The Hill Times rumblings from Parliament of another private member’s bill on assisted suicide, Canada is at a crossroads. The Supreme Court faces a daunting task. The arguments they will hear are complex, diverse, and impassioned, given our societal fear of death and the process leading to it. While some will try to reassure the court that many Canadians support physician-hastened death, others will caution that popularity is hardly a trustworthy guide to constructive and just social policy reform. But fi rst, the Supreme Court must consider whether its decision will improve care for the terminally ill. my family is Dying in Canada can be a scary pros- pect. According to a parliamentary report from 2000, most Canadians do not have MY LIFE access to comprehensive palliative care. Most will die in tertiary care settings due to inadequate community resources to support a home death. Furthermore, there are no na- tional standards pertaining to pain control, symptom alleviation, psychosocial care and spiritual support. For First Nations, Métis or Inuit, receiving culturally sensitive pallia- tive care is unlikely. Many patients in rural areas have little or no access to comprehen- sive palliative care. The court must also consider who they would empower to carry out assisted sui- cide. By the time they reach licensure, many Canadian doctors have received less training in pain management than their counterparts in veterinary medicine. Most physicians have knowledge defi ciencies that impair their MY MEDICINE ability to manage cancer pain and are poorly is my hope equipped to address end of life conversations. Other studies suggest that doctors who treat fewer terminally ill patients and know the least about symptom management are most likely to be in favour of assisted suicide, while those I was diagnosed with prostate cancer at 58. Not a candidate for with more experience tend to oppose it. Autonomy can be a risky argument for surgery or radiation, I accepted the opportunity to participate in legislative change. In some jurisdictions with death hastening legislation, euthanasia or a new clinical trial. My cancer has responded well. I’ve lived with assisted suicide has been provided to infants cancer for 8 years, and thanks to targeted research and innovative and children, people with dementia or chronic conditions, those who have not given medicines, there’s a chance that I’ll be around for 15 or 20 more explicit consent, the mentally ill and most My name is recently, an inmate who preferred death to Stewart Campbell years. Innovative medicines give people like me the chance to incarceration. Permissive legislation will also I’m from Cochrane increase feelings of vulnerability amongst continue living fully, and I continue to work with others living with and I live with those with disabilities, those feeling a burden and those who society perceives as unpro- prostate cancer prostate cancer to create awareness, educate, and instill hope. ductive. Also, the more autonomy is granted, the more it becomes a perceived entitlement. In the Netherlands and Belgium, groups www.canadapharma.org/hope have been advocating for the availability of death hastening measures for people over 70 years of age who are expressing ‘tiredness of life.’ The design and representation of studies examining the outcome of death-hastening can sometimes be misleading or falsely reassuring. Take for example studies sug- gesting that families of patients who opt for euthanasia or assisted suicide do not 40 THE HILL TIMES, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2014 HEALTH POLICY BRIEFING

FEARBOLA How to fi ght ‘Fearbola’ in Canada Communication between public health offi cials and frontline health care workers critical.

in Canada might feel immune to Fearbola, public health offi cials that Canada is ready. when, it arrives in Canada is insuffi cient. sadly, we are not. So who’s right? Front-line staffers need to know the con- The only way to fi ght Fearbola is to Providing effective communication is tent of those plans and how the plans play provide responsible communications about critical to ensuring health care workers out within their local environments. how Ebola spreads and when Canadians feel informed and safe at work. Nursing In most cases, this short-lived “contro- S. MICHELLE DRIEDGER need to worry. But that isn’t so easily done union representatives have clearly ex- versy” was resolved within a very short in a communications environment that is pressed that nurses do not feel prepared period of time because the two parties did often only a 140-character tweet away. for Ebola in their hospitals. Media stories something novel: they sat down and talked. Recently front line health profession- have documented how personal protec- Emergency drills have also taken place at earbola’ is the recent term being used als – primarily nurses – were quoted in the tive equipment and training for front line some hospitals across the country making ‘Fto describe widespread public fears media saying that they are not prepared health workers hasn’t been available in all many front line staff and public health of- of an Ebola outbreak in the United States. for an Ebola outbreak should one hap- hospital locations across the country. fi cials more comfortable with Canada’s ca- ‘Fearbola’ is said to spread easily through pen in an urban Canadian hospital. These Having senior public health leadership pacity to respond to an Ebola case should conversation or even from simply seeing comments are in direct contrast to those and elected offi cials talk in the media the situation arise. This is good news. images and videos about Ebola. While we made recently by top-level government and about having plans to manage Ebola if, and It is not unreasonable for front line staff to be worried about what happens when Ebola arrives in Canada. They are the very ones, after all, who will be providing care to patients that test positive for the virus. Front line health staff does the kind of work they do because they fundamentally care about people. If you look at who is getting sick in Sierra Leone, or in Dallas for that matter, it is front line health staff and the friends and family members that provide care to their loved ones before they arrive at a health centre or hospital for treatment. Why? It’s because Ebola is not highly contagious until later in the course of the illness when contact with bodily fl uids may occur – most commonly a concern for care givers. This helps us understand why peo- ple in close prolonged contact with Ebola patients may become infected. Ebola isn’t like the fl u where you are contagious before you have physical signs of actually being sick. Ebola is highly infectious only when an Ebola patient has physical symptoms, expressed primarily through blood, vomit and feces. It is then that anyone who comes in close contact is at greatest risk of catching the Ebola virus. So – at least within Canada – we should not fear the average stranger who may or may not have a fever. But we should take reasonable precautions and ask the right questions when caring for people who have nonspecifi c symptoms characteristic of Ebola. Those questions primarily begin with asking if that sick person has traveled to an Ebola region within the last 21 days. So don’t be surprised if you are asked this question when you seek health care. If you are sick and you know that you have undertaken such recent travel then it is in your best interest to seek early treatment and let your health care provid- Our lives. ers know right away about your travel, not only so they can protect themselves and others, but so that you can get the best Our health. treatment available as soon as possible. A few weeks ago there was little discus- sion of Ebola in a Canadian context in the Our financial future. media. Now there is increasingly more fre- quent discussion. This is good. We need to hear from the people responsible to protect RISK MANAGEMENT HEALTHCARE PLANNING SUSTAINABILITY Canadians not only that they have a plan in place, but what the plan entails in broad terms. And it would be especially good if front line staff could hear the plan fi rst, and in greater detail. Let’s fi ght Fearbola Take no risk with risk management. before it strikes. S. Michelle Driedger is an expert advis- Actuaries turn numbers into knowledge. er with EvidenceNetwork.ca and professor and Canada research chair in environment and health risk communication in the department of community health scienc- www.cia-ica.ca/healthcare es, College of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba. [email protected] The Hill Times THE HILL TIMES, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2014 41 HEALTH POLICY BRIEFING

HEALTH-CARE MYTHS (something already covered by the public- ly-funded health system). But some physicians Five things most people get wrong get around the letter of the law by charging “annual fees” as part of a comprehensive pack- age of services they offer their patients. Such charges are completely optional and can only about Canada’s health-care system be for non-essential health options. In some provinces, doctors may charge a small fee to the patient for missed bad many get the facts wrong. Here are a Add it together, and Canada has a appointments, for doctor’s notes and for few basics everyone should know. whopping 15 unique health-care systems. prescription refi lls done over the phone On the plus, this means provinces can —all items for which a doctor receives no Doctors are self-employed, not govern- tailor health services to the particular payment from the province. ment employees needs of their residents. The downside is KATHLEEN O’GRADY Canada has a publicly-funded health-care that coordinating health reforms across the Canada does not truly have a “single pay- system, but the vast majority of doctors do not country remains a signifi cant challenge. er” system meaning a signifi cant portion AND NORALOU ROOS work for the government. A patient is free to of Canadian health care comes from both choose which doctor they wish to visit, and Funded health-care services are not pro- public and private fi nancing recent court challenge before the Brit- they are entitled to essential physician health vided equally across the country Canada has extensive public fi nanc- Aish Columbia Supreme Court threat- services without charge. Doctors are self-em- The Canada Health Act guarantees that ing for essential physician services and ened to change the rules of the game for ployed, which means they can determine their essential physician and hospital services are hospital care—among the highest rates in the Canadian health-care system—should own hours and work location, and they are re- paid for by the government, but there is vari- the world. But most Canadians have to pay the challenge have made its way to the Su- sponsible for paying their employees, for offi ce ation across provinces for what is considered for eye and dental care out-of-pocket, and preme Court of Canada and found success space and other overhead expenses. Doctors an “essential health service”—and even who more than 60 per cent of prescription medi- there. Dr. Brian Day of The Cambie Sur- earn money by billing their provincial govern- delivers the care or where care is delivered. cations are paid for privately in Canada. geries Corporation is contesting the ban ment for the services they provide to patients. For example, Quebec’s publicly-funded Canada is the only country with a against ‘extra billing’ for privately-provided The Canadian health system is often system includes fertility treatments, while most universal health care system that does not health services, and for the right of doctors referred to as “socialized” medicine, but it is other provinces do not. Some provinces, in- include prescription drugs. This means that to work simultaneously in both the public actually a mix of private providers billing cluding British Columbia, Ontario and Quebec, Canadians still pay for approximately 30 and private health spheres. governments for publicly funded services. pay for births delivered by licensed midwives, per cent of their health care directly or via However, the judge has now permitted while several provinces and territories do not. private insurance with only 70 per cent of an adjournment of the case to March of Canada has 15 different health-care systems Eligible funded therapies for autism vary wide- health costs paid for publicly. In fact, Ca- next year to allow those involved the pos- People often refer to the “Canadian ly across the country. Abortion services are not nadians are as likely to hold private health sibility to resolve some of the issues before health-care system,” when in reality, it has equally accessible across the country. insurance as Americans. the court—so it is not likely to be the game distinct health systems for each of the prov- The Canada Health Act does not cover Kathleen O’Grady is the managing edi- changer that some Canadians hoped and inces and territories. The Canada Health Act prescription drugs, home care or long- tor of EvidenceNetwork.ca and a research many Canadians feared. outlines the basic tenets for health care to be term care, and as a result, there are widely associate at the Simone de Beauvoir One thing is certain: pundits from the universal and accessible for essential physi- different approaches for these services in Institute, Concordia University, Montréal, left and right are sure to weigh in further on cian and hospital health services across the each province. Qué. Noralou Roos is a professor in the the issue, and there are other similar court country. However, the details of how each department of community health sciences, challenges popping up in other provinces. system operates, including what is covered User fees charged to patients are not faculty of medicine, University of Manitoba How our health system should be re- and how, are determined provincially. In ad- permitted and director of EvidenceNetwork.ca. formed, and in what measures, is nothing dition, the federal government has responsi- Canadians cannot be charged a “user fee” [email protected] short of a national pastime in Canada. Too bility for aboriginal and veteran health care. when a physician provides an insured service The Hill Times

DIGITAL HEALTH

every dollar invested in digital health adds $1.48 make it easier to check for allergies or to Canada’s Gross Domestic Product. Between drug interactions, and in some cases, even We’re marking an March 2010 and March 2014, that led to a reduce the need for in-person appoint- $766-million impact while creating approxi- ments. With ready access to test results, du- mately 7,400 person-years in employment. plication of testing can be reduced, saving We’ve come a long way and we must take patients time and expediting treatment. important milestone advantage of the momentum to meet Canadi- Remote and rural access: Connecting ans’ expectations for their health-care system. patients in remote and rural communities According to a Harris/Decima Annual Track- to clinicians through videoconferencing ing Survey that Infoway conducted this year, and other technology increases access to in Canadian digital 90 per cent of Canadians want the ability to care reduces the need to travel. view lab results online; 89 per cent want the It’s no doubt an exciting time for digital ability to make appointments electronically; health delivery in Canada, and we look forward and 80 per cent want the ability to consult to keeping the conversation going about the health delivery with their health-care provider online. many ways that digital health can improve care. By leveraging advancements in digital Digital health is a critical part of how health, consumers can be empowered to take we can deliver on the promise of “better today was virtually non-existent just a few more active roles in the management of their health, better care and better value” and years ago: Ninety-nine per cent of x-ray, health and wellness in so many ways: we’re excited about the challenges ahead, CT and similar scans in Canadian hospitals Better access to—and confi dence in— as well as the opportunities we will have are now digital, which allows authorized their health information: Online access to together to make a difference for Canadi- health-care providers to collect, store, man- personal health information, such as lab ans and our health-care system. MICHAEL GREEN age and access images regardless of where results, current medications and other vital Together, we can leverage the prog- they, or their patients, are located. data, helps health professionals provide ress made to date with digital health, and Laboratory test results for 81 per cent of safe and effective care and allows patients we must challenge ourselves to push the Canadians are now available in electronic to track their care and facilitate discussions envelope by continuing to develop innova- eading Canadian health-care organi- form, for access by authorized clinicians. Ac- with their family and health care providers. tive solutions that will improve the patient Lzations marked the fi rst-ever Digital cording to a 2012 Electronic Medical Records Peace of mind in emergency situations: experience and contribute to a sustainable Health Week in this country last week. The (EMR) Integrated Labs Workfl ow Evaluation Seconds count in an emergency, and those sec- health-care system, now and into the future. goal for the week was two-fold: First, to Report, EMR-integrated settings were able to onds can be lost when clinicians need to spend Infoway helps to improve the health of recognize how digital health is transform- sort, archive and retrieve a single lab report time troubleshooting because they aren’t fa- Canadians by working with partners to ing care, and second, to inspire further 87 per cent faster than paper-based practices. miliar with a patient’s medical history. Timely, accelerate the development, adoption and progress in improving delivery of that care Telehealth videoconferencing is available secure access to a person’s health information effective use of digital health across Canada. to all Canadians. in 98 per cent of hospitals, making Canada a anytime and anywhere ensures Canadians Through our investments, we help deliver Much progress has been made by our global leader in this area. In one year alone, receive appropriate and informed care in both better quality and access to care and more many partners, including clinicians, care Telehealth saved more than 47 million kilo- emergency—and non-emergency—situations. effi cient delivery of health services for facilities, every province and territory, metres in travel and $70-million in personal Management of chronic conditions: For patients and clinicians. Infoway is an inde- the health IT industry, and patients from travel costs for patients and their families. those with chronic conditions such as dia- pendent, not-for-profi t organization funded across Canada. Together, they have demon- Digital health makes fi scal sense. Since betes, digital health can make day-to-day by the federal government. strated that digital health is nothing short 2007, telehealth, drug and diagnostic imaging monitoring and tracking easier. Michael Green is president and CEO of of transformational. Consider the impact systems, and electronic medical records have Greater accuracy and convenience: Canada Health Infoway. on patient safety, health-care productivi- resulted in $10.5-billion in benefi ts. Further- Electronic prescriptions and requests for [email protected] ty and the economy … what we’re doing more, the return on investments has been huge: renewals can reduce handwriting errors, The Hill Times 42 THE HILL TIMES, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2014 HEALTH POLICY BRIEFING

BIG DATA

for Big Data to become a source of health system innovation in Canada. Big Data has some successes already. Big data has potential to be In the biomedical sector, researchers mine Big Data to see relationships between genes and diseases in order to better determine which treatments work. In genomic re- search, the goal is to combine big datasets a health systems innovator of personal, demographic, economic and en- vironmental factors, together with clinical data to improve health care. Health-care patients are citizens fi rst, and all citizens are would-be-patients. While genomic scientists are building col- laborative networks for data sharing, they run outbreak. The principal problem, then and track resistance and susceptibility to into roadblocks when clinical data is restricted now, is lack of information. “Big Data” can disease and how fast and where a virus is under the protective banner of medical con- answer a lot of health questions and can, spreading; it can map vaccination compli- fi dentiality. Yet access to obtaining individual moving forward, enable Canada’s public ance and even predict human behaviour, consent for each use of clinical data is ineffi - health-care system to mount an appropriate including travel patterns. cient and leads to a byzantine system of over- BARTHA MARIA KNOPPERS response to any potential outbreak. Big Data carries both benefi ts and lapping ethics reviews and access committees, Big Data provides the raw material for risks and its critics argue that, among thereby defeating the point of Big Data. individuals, governments, and communities other things, it can to lead to unlimited The real issue is trust. How do we over- to combine data and social media infor- surveillance, creating fears of Big Brother come systemic hurdles to data sharing? ONTREAL—It took a year for Can- mation on a large scale in order to observe and possible infringements on personal This is an urgent question Canada must Mada’s public health offi cials to un- patterns, estimate probabilities and extract privacy. Proponents of Big Data insist that answer if we aspire to improve patient care derstand the full extent of the 2009 H1N1 new insights. For example, Big Data can the risk is low in relation to the potential and ensure sustainability of our universal health-care system. At a systemic level, Big Data analytics can help pinpoint and understand the real health needs of Canadians. Rather than the current haphazard system that tries to be “everything to everyone,” Big Data is the key to effi cient, target- ed, economical and ethical health care. It will be instrumental in preventative care, health-care planning and general health promotion. At an individual level, Big Data can help clinicians deliver better, personalized medicine initiatives, especially if linked to standardized electronic medical records. If properly executed, Big Data can actually em- power citizens and transform health care by bringing information directly to them so that they can play a more active and interactive role in their own health. In this model, citizens could contribute so- cial determinant data directly online, including exercise and dietary habits, and neighbour- hood data, such as public transport or access to fresh produce. Participating in research while giving consent to broad data sharing with proper oversight is not the end goal, but the necessary fi rst step to the productive sharing of health-care data between individuals, health professionals and institutions. Despite the medical and social benefi ts and low privacy risk, citizen buy-in will hinge on the creation of accredited data safe havens for data security. Such havens must ensure safe linkage between genomic and clinical data and also contribute to health service improvements. The answer lies in the creation of secure, shareable electronic medical records, subject to centralized and streamlined ethics and access approval mechanisms, which would vastly improve patient care and linkage to genomic data. Transparency and harmoni- zation of standards, regulations and policies are the cornerstones of trust that must be in place for this to work. Big Data has the potential to be a health systems innovator. Health-care patients are citizens fi rst, and all citizens are would- be-patients. Solidarity in data sharing can sustain equitable, accessible and afford- able health care. Before solidarity can be leveraged, though, an environment of trust in ethical approaches and security proto- cols must exist for citizens and their health care systems. Then—and only then—will HOW DO YOU GIVE A PATIENT CHEMO Big Data reinforce the quality, safety and sustainability of our precious and respect- AND A BIT OF HOPE TOO? ed health-care system. Bartha Maria Knoppers, Ph.D., O.C., O.Q., presented this commentary to Parliamentari- ASK A REGISTERED NURSE. ans at a Federation for the Humanities and So- cial Sciences Big Thinking event on Parliament Hill on Oct. 30, 2014. She is Canada Research Chair in Law and Medicine; director, Centre The national professional of Genomics and Policy, McGill University and voice of registered nurses Genome Quebec Innovation Centre. [email protected] The Hill Times THE HILL TIMES, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2014 43 HEALTH POLICY BRIEFING

MEDICAL IMAGING

question their practicality and the Canadians can reap the associated tient.” He adds, “To move customers’ wisdom of investing in potentially health and economic benefi ts. The products closer to adoption, CIM- Innovation in cost-ineffi cient equipment. centre is helping strengthen the TEC helps strengthen their value It would stand to reason Canadian medical imaging industry propositions by connecting them to that innovations that make the by providing a range of engineering, clinicians who test their products health-care experience less pain- business development and clinical and provide valuable feedback to medical imaging ful; facilitate easier and faster testing services for startup com- increase the workfl ow effi ciency recovery times; provide greater panies that will create cost-saving and clinical utility of the device.” accuracy and effi ciency; and are devices with the potential to corner For example, prostate proce- more cost-effective would be a larger percentage of the multi-bil- dures are currently performed can keep health wholeheartedly welcomed by the lion dollar global medical imaging using a systematic pattern-based health-care system. New medical market and develop and attract approach that often results in poor imaging technologies have the highly qualifi ed people to high-val- discernment of the location and potential to enable this scenario. ue jobs in this country. extent of disease. This necessitates care affordable For instance, increasingly, the New medical imaging technolo- return visits for additional anxi- imaging industry is focusing on gies face a number of hurdles; argu- ety-inducing biopsies. CIMTEC has developing software platforms that ably, the most arduous is gaining world-class expertise in minimally The technologies of our medical imaging quickly and automatically process acceptance from those footing the invasive 3D image-guided inter- innovators have strong potential to be part of large quantities of data, which bill. A device may advance through ventions and is helping several of the solution worldwide to the conundrum of the reduce the time and cost of com- the challenging process of acquiring its customers develop new imaging pleting certain tasks. Innovation in regulatory approval, but if no one is technologies that either focus on rising cost of health-care provision to an aging workfl ow automation such as im- willing to reimburse for the technol- combining high-quality MR or CT population with complex treatment needs, as well age-guided biopsy and therapy as ogy, it will simply lie fallow. images with the much cheaper and well as digital pathology optimizes When making decisions about more versatile ultrasound, or other as in providing better patient care, with better the use of expensive equipment what new technologies to adopt, variations on ultrasound imaging overall health outcomes and quality of life. and practitioner time, which is the provincial and public insurance that substantially improve targeted crucial in our resource-constrained groups that assign reimbursement biopsy and treatment options. The health care system. codes are looking for products that upshot is fewer appointments, more which fewer babies are being born Canada is known throughout the demonstrate clinical utility and effective treatment with shorter and life expectancy is increasing. world for its expertise in medical improved outcomes, but will also recovery times, and overall better We are also seeing a rise in chron- imaging R&D. Between 1998 and provide increased effi ciency (i.e. re- quality of life as a result of minimal- ic and deadly diseases in emerg- 2011, $1.03-billion of public funds duce wait times) and cost savings. ly invasive procedures as opposed ing economies. Along with the rest were invested in this area. Our And, as prudent stewards of public to traditional open surgery. BART SULLIVAN of the world, Canada needs to fi nd academic centres and spin-off com- funds, hospital administrators must Because of Canada’s strong effective solutions to respond to panies are developing leading tech- make tough decisions about how to investment in the sector, the tech- the medical realities of the coming nologies that will change how we allocate budgets most effectively. nologies of our medical imaging decades, while grappling with the diagnose and treat disease. In 2011, Dr. Aaron Fenster, CIMTEC’s innovators have strong potential to s we age, the likelihood of ac- economic implications. the Centre for Imaging Technology centre director, and director of be part of the solution worldwide Aquiring chronic or potentially Medical imaging technolo- Commercialization (CIMTEC) was imaging research laboratories to the conundrum of the rising cost life-threatening conditions such gies have become foundational created to capitalize on these invest- at Robarts Research Institute at of health-care provision to an aging as Alzheimer’s and heart disease to health care. Options such as ments by enabling and accelerating Western University, recently deliv- population with complex treatment or breast and prostate cancer ultrasound, magnetic resonance the translation of Canada’s import- ered a presentation at the United needs, as well as in providing better increases, as does the chance that (MR), positron emission tomogra- ant and world-leading medical im- Nations about the future of medical patient care, with better overall we will need access to specialized phy (PET), computed tomography aging innovations into commercial imaging globally. Dr. Fenster says, health outcomes and quality of life. technology to detect, properly (CT), mammography, and digital products for clinical use. Funded “Reimbursement pressures are Bart Sullivan is the CEO of the diagnose and treat our ailments. pathology are being used to more through the federal government’s driving current trends in medical Centre for Imaging Technology The number of seniors in accurately detect, diagnose and Centres of Excellence for Commer- imaging technology innovation. Commercialization, a Centre of Canada is increasing steadily. By treat a range of medical conditions. cialization and Research (CECR) Government and health care Excellence for Commercialization 2051, about one in four Canadi- Although these devices have program, CIMTEC’s overarching institutions are primarily interest- and Research, federally funded ans is expected to be 65 or over. many positive attributes, some goal is to help researchers and ed in adopting new technologies through the Networks of Centres This is part of an unprecedented of them are hugely expensive to companies bring their medical that will increase their throughput, of Excellence. demographic transition globally in purchase and operate, calling into imaging innovations to market so while decreasing their cost per pa- [email protected]

INNOVATION Spreading innovation key to health-care sustainability

cost remains a challenge. This situa- Yellowknife and St. John’s. diagnosed with the disease during medication without a diagnosis of tion is not unique to Canada. Other Currently, CFHI is supporting their lifetime. psychosis from a physician. CFHI developed nations are grappling more than 100 projects spanning The INSPIRED COPD Out- is supporting 15 health-care teams with these challenges too. every province and territory, focus- reach Program™, fi rst developed across the country in their efforts Fortunately, in every corner of ing on issues ranging from chronic at Capital Health in Halifax, to address this worrisome trend. MAUREEN O’NEIL the country dedicated physicians, disease management to hospital offers hospital-to-home outreach, The teams are benefi tting from the nurses, researchers and managers wait times and improved care in including home visits, access to a advice of experts at the Winnipeg are developing innovative ways northern and remote communities. telephone hotline, self-manage- Regional Health Authority who of providing excellent patient These projects are delivering tangi- ment education, a plan to guide successfully lowered by more than mproving health care across care while bending the cost curve. ble results to patients while also al- treatment at home, psychosocial a quarter their use of these medi- ICanada is no easy task. Grow- However, too often these leading leviating fi nancial pressures. With and spiritual care support, and cations. The initiative helps health- ing rates of chronic diseases rang- practices aren’t shared and imple- an annual budget of $10-million, advance care planning for end-of- care providers identify patients ing from cardiovascular disease mented across regional, provin- we help our partners implement in- life. Care closer to home trans- who may benefi t from non-drug to diabetes and chronic obstruc- cial and territorial boundaries for novations that have the potential to lates into less reliance on hospi- therapies like recreational activ- tive pulmonary disease (COPD), the benefi t of all Canadians. We save the health-care system more tal-based services. By lowering ities to treat behavioural issues an aging population and steadily must move from isolated pockets than $1-billion a year. patients’ use of hospital care by associated with dementia. rising costs are straining systems of excellence to excellence for all. A great example of the in- 60 per cent, the INSPIRED team These are true pan-Canadian that were built for a different era. At the Canadian Foundation for novative work we’re spreading freed up nearly $1-million—more initiatives that involve leading The question facing governments Healthcare Improvement (CFHI), nationwide is the INSPIRED than three times the annual oper- health-care organizations in and the health-care sector is: How we help to deliver better health Approaches to COPD initiative, ating costs of the program. every province. By developing can we improve health care for care more effi ciently. Our federally which provides 19 health-care Another example of a pa- innovative approaches to tackling Canadians while getting better funded not-for-profi t organiza- organizations in all 10 provinces tient-centered innovation spread- our most pressing health-care value for the money we spend? tion collaborates with health-care with funding, educational mate- ing across the country is our challenges, and spreading those Canada will spend $215-billion providers, managers and executives rials and tools needed to improve initiative to curb the inappropriate innovations throughout the coun- on health care this year—a steadily in hospitals, health regions and the care of people living with ad- use of antipsychotic medications try, CFHI is a catalyst for collabo- growing amount that now accounts provincial-territorial health minis- vanced COPD and support their in long-term care facilities and ration and positive change. for more than 40 per cent of many tries. We help spread innovative and caregivers. COPD is the fourth improve care for residents with Maureen O’Neil, O.C., is presi- provincial budgets. Despite the best cost effective health-care solutions leading cause of death in Canada dementia. This initiative grew dent of the Canadian Foundation efforts of governments and health- across provincial and territorial and a major driver of hospital vis- out of the knowledge that one- for Healthcare Improvement. care leaders, delivering the highest lines—ensuring that best practices its. One-in-four Canadians over in-three long-term care residents [email protected] quality health care at an affordable are adopted from Vancouver to the age of 35 can expect to be in Canada is on antipsychotic The Hill Times 44 THE HILL TIMES, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2014 HEALTH POLICY BRIEFING

HEALTH SYSTEM Why Canada shouldn’t compete with the U.S. for the worst performing health system in the developed world Canadian could be forgiven Unfortunately, our health sys- from the government for specifi c health system that includes drug for thinking that there may be tem is more like the U.S. system health services (extra-billing). coverage, home care and long- something to all of these calls for than most of us know. Just like Those patients who can afford term care. private fi nance. But they would be the U.S., our approach to pre- it will be able to buy private This may seem counter-intui- wrong. scription drugs, home and long- health insurance to defray the tive when the problem is always COLLEEN M. FLOOD For starters, what most com- term care is to have some people costs of such extra-billing. portrayed as a lack of money for mentators weighing in on the covered through private health in- So what’s the problem? This the public system—but we know health debate don’t understand surance via their employer, some would move the Canadian health in business that sometimes you is that we already have a mix of people covered by governments system one step closer to the have to spend money now to save he latest Commonwealth public and private care. What because they are on welfare or worst performing health system money later. And we must look at TStudy ranked Canada’s distinguishes Canada’s health elderly, and a big chunk of the among developed countries: the providing incentives throughout health-care system a dismal system from others is not how population going without. United States. our public and private sectors in second to last in a list of eleven little private fi nance we have but Our system is also similar to The jewel of Canada’s health- the health care system to ensure major industrialized countries. how much private fi nance we the U.S.—and dissimilar to many care system is the commitment that the right care is delivered to We had the dubious distinction of already endure. Canadians have other countries that out-perform to restrict private fi nance for the right people in a timely way. beating out only the Americans. their health needs covered by the us on health indicators—by pay- medically necessary hospital and If the constitutional challenge This latest poor result is already public system only 70 per cent of ing physicians on a fee-for-service physician care. We don’t let our is successful in British Colum- being used by those bent on the time, much less than the U.K. basis meaning doctors are free doctors double dip, and we keep bia, there is no doubt that the further privatizing health care. (84 per cent) or Norway (85 per to work as many or as few hours essential health services available problems we see in the Canadian They argue—as they always do— cent) or even France (77 per cent). as they wish, whenever they wish to all, regardless of means. Yet it health system—fragmentation, that if only Canada allowed more Indeed, Canadians actually and wherever they wish regard- is this commitment that is being lack of coordination, lack of private fi nance, wait times would hold more private health insur- less of the needs of patients. threatened with the legal chal- access to important kinds of care melt, emergency rooms would un- ance than Americans do. How is Instead of moving to adopt lenge in B.C., and blamed for the and wait times for those without clog and doctors, nurses, patients this possible? the policies of better performing problems that have beset Cana- private means—will worsen. Why and the public would all be, if not Our health system fails to systems, Canada may be taking da’s health system—with some would we want to race to the quite utopia, then at least better offer universal (public) coverage a step backwards. A constitu- pretty clear vested interests ready bottom of the pack? off than now. for prescription drugs, unlike the tional challenge is going to trial to profi t from the outcome. Dr. Colleen M. Flood is an It is true that Canada’s health coverage provided in nearly every in British Columbia in Septem- Instead of having Canada’s expert adviser with EvidenceNet- system is fragmented and unco- other developed country in the ber and the private health clinic health system compete with the work.ca and a professor in the ordinated. Too often people fall world. Canada also has inade- bringing that challenge is set on United States for last place, we faculty of law, the School of Pub- through the cracks and we are quate coverage for home care introducing even more private need to start addressing the real lic Policy & Governance, and the miserable at managing patients and long term care, which are fi nance to Canada’s health issues that plague our system. Institute of Health Policy Man- with multiple illnesses. And too more comprehensively covered in system. If they win, doctors will We could start by looking at the agement & Evaluation University often our system feels unrespon- many other health systems, such be able to bill patients what- expansive policies of European of Toronto. sive to the concerns of patients as Japan, Germany, Belgium and ever they wish on top of what systems that perform better than [email protected] and their families. The average Sweden. payment doctors already receive our own, starting with a universal The Hill Times

FOLLOW-UP

of their ER discharge, the risk of tance of patient follow-up after ER stand the crucial role they play in death or hospitalization is signifi - discharge, but just as critical are ensuring patients get appropriate The importance cantly reduced. Such patients are steps to make it easier for patients treatment and investigations. often safe to discharge after an ER (or ER doctors) to arrange their Hospitals need to be engaged assessment, but prompt follow-up own follow-up care. too, by making it easier for the is virtually always recommended Important innovations are results of tests and clinical notes of follow-up care because they often need more tests happening. Most of us can book from an ER visit to be routinely and ongoing management of the restaurant reservations, hotel and available to primary care physi- chronic illness to avoid getting sick- hair salon appointments online cians and specialists after leaving er, even with good care in the ER. these days—would it not be great the ER. In the absence of such after an emergency Patients seen by their own if you (or the ER doctor) could information, prioritizing patients doctors after an ER discharge book your essential physician fol- for follow-up by the primary care are more likely to be taking the low-up care before leaving the ER physician or specialist is, at best, room visit necessary medications and to have too? We may be approaching that a guessing game. undergone needed diagnostic test- in Alberta, which just launched Hospitals, health regions and the ing than those who miss follow-up an eReferral electronic system for government could track follow-up Too many Canadians rooms annually result in patients care, suggesting that such patients enabling and tracking referrals, rates after ER discharge with data being discharged home. have risk factors that can be im- but it is not yet available in ERs that is readily available at minimal are falling through The bad news is that too many proved through prompt follow-up. across the country. cost. But given the absence of mon- of these patients receive inade- As a practising emergency phy- Health professionals recog- itoring and reporting of follow-up the cracks. quate follow-up care after their sician, I know it’s hard to always nize the problem, and efforts rates or any incentives for ensuring emergency room visit—and that focus on the discharge of my ER have been made to improve follow-up, it is hard to identify any can be deadly. patients. A pharmacist once called communication when discharg- forces that would motivate provid- Ontario studies have shown me a few hours after I sent home ing patients—for example using ers to address the issue. that inadequate follow-up care an elderly woman with pneumo- discharge checklists and written Meanwhile, poorly integrated after emergency room (ER) visits nia for whom I had prescribed an follow-up instructions—but also, care, where patients fall through is common, with up to 30 per cent antibiotic. The pharmacist wanted crucially, taking the time neces- the cracks as they transition from MICHAEL J. SCHULL of patients with chronic illnesses me to change the prescription sary to ensure the patient or fam- the ER back to the community not seeing a doctor within 30 days since the antibiotic I prescribed ily has understood what they’re and, sometimes, back to the ER after they’ve been sent home from should not be taken at the same being told. Yet, ER discharge again, will remain a notable short- the ER. Why? In part, it’s because time as another drug the patient planning remains spotty at best. coming of our healthcare system. elevision shows have popu- fewer than one in three primary was on. I was aware that the drugs For now, the best approach And a costly one for all of us. Tlarized the theatrical entrance care physicians in Canada report should not be taken together, but may be for the emergency phy- Michael J. Schull is president into the hospital emergency room: being notifi ed when their patients on that busy day, and with a hur- sician to spend more time with and chief executive offi cer of patients racing down hallways on visit an emergency department. ried discharge of the patient out patients at discharge to ensure the Institute for Clinical Evalu- gurneys with worried doctors and If physicians don’t know their pa- of the ER, I had failed to identify that they understand that their ative Sciences, and professor in nurses running alongside—great tients were in the ER, how can they the potential problem which could aftercare could be as important as the Department of Medicine at drama. How most patients leave ensure appropriate follow-up care? have had serious consequences if the care they receive in the ER. the University of Toronto. He the emergency room isn’t quite as There is growing evidence that not for the sharp-eyed pharmacist. Physicians asked to see pa- also practices as an emergency dramatic, but the facts tell a good when a patient with a chronic dis- In a recent analysis in Health- tients after an ER visit need to be medicine specialist at Sunnybrook news story. About 85 per cent of ease, such as diabetes, heart failure care Quarterly, I highlight that we accountable for seeing higher-pri- Health Sciences Centre in Toronto. the more than 14 million visits or emphysema sees their family can improve clinical training and ority patients within a reasonable [email protected] Canadians make to emergency doctor or specialist within 30 days practice to reinforce the impor- time frame, and need to under- The Hill Times THE HILL TIMES, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2014 45 HEALTH POLICY BRIEFING

SPENDING Sex, lies and Malaria physician supply: kills a child why female doctors every minute are not to blame New medicines The quality of debate about physician supply in this country would can save their lives be improved substantially if we could put behind us the simple- minded rhetoric about an increasingly female physician workforce being a problem affecting overall supply, and focus on changes to workforce trends that are actually affecting our access to care.

patterns between males and females. But it turns out hours of work is an over- ly simplistic and misleading indicator of service delivery volume or quality anyway. Several studies we examined found that LINDSAY HEDDEN AND MORRIS BARER female physicians spend more time with each of their patients, and deal with more problems in a single appointment. They also MMV write fewer prescriptions for medications, and partners mong the many reasons offered for while being more likely to provide patients Awhy many Canadians are increasingly with counseling, and to refer them on to develop: facing diffi culties fi nding a family physi- specialists or for laboratory tests. better medicines for cian to call their own is the fact that the We did fi nd one cause for concern. Our „ workforce has become increasingly female. analysis found that female physicians are less uncomplicated malaria The argument usually goes something likely to provide care in settings other than „ medicines for children like this: female family practitioners work the offi ce (home, hospital or long-term care), and pregnant women fewer hours, take time out to raise families or outside of regular offi ce hours. This could „ new medicines to help and have shorter careers. And because the increase the reliance on already-stretched eradicate malaria proportion of family practitioners who are emergency departments and walk-in clinics male continues to decline—about 60 per as a source of primary health care. cent of new medical students are female— Female physicians in general, and female we can look forward to the problem of family practitioners specifi cally, continue accessing care getting worse. to maintain a different set of unpaid work This argument turns out to be simple, and family responsibilities than their male compelling, and for the most part, wrong. counterparts. One recent study found that fe- l The number of female family doctors in male family doctors who have children work fu ate d Canada has been increasing steadily since more than 90 hours per week if unwaged gr an are rs the late 1950s, and women have outnum- household responsibilities are included. This We no e r do se is bered men in Canadian medical schools was considerably more than the fewer than to ou ho rt s w pe since 1999. Importantly, the proportion 70 hours worked by male family doctors ner ex k part nd or of female medical students choosing to who have children. Another study reported rt a l w uppo ita specialize in family medicine has also been that the reduction in work time caused by s is v e th increasing over that same period. having children under the age of 18 is twice mak ble. But does the rhetoric of ‘the part-time as large for women as is it is for men. Female possi female family doctor’ truly match reality? family physicians are also more likely to be Our recent systematic review, which exam- involved in the care of elder family members. ined a wealth of existing studies and was According to surveys conducted by the published in Human Resources for Health, Canadian Medical Association, physicians in suggests that the story is more complicated Canada report attaining a healthy balance be- than a simple difference in work hours. tween personal and professional responsibil- Although female physicians do work ities as the most important factor for running somewhat fewer hours than male physi- a successful and satisfying medical practice. cians—and indeed work differently in gen- These same surveys show that physician burn- eral—there is no strong evidence that this out is experienced by a signifi cant proportion difference has or will have any signifi cant of family physicians, affecting both the quality Defeating effect on the overall effective supply of of care they are able to provide to their pa- family practitioners in Canada. tients, and their own health and wellbeing. Rather, the dominant trends affecting The quality of debate about physician Malaria Together overall supply into the foreseeable future are supply in this country would be improved the recent rapid increase in medical school substantially if we could put behind us the capacity in the country, and the fact that both simple-minded rhetoric about an increas- male and female family doctors are increas- ingly female physician workforce being a ingly focused on attaining a healthy work-life problem affecting overall supply, and focus balance, while still providing high-quality and on changes to workforce trends that are accessible care for their patients—a laudable actually affecting our access to care. goal. In practice, this means that we will have Lindsay Hedden is a doctoral candidate more family doctors, and that they will, on in the School of Population and Public average, be working fewer hours than their Health at the University of British Colum- older counterparts in the years to come. bia (UBC). Morris Barer is an expert advis- In fact, one recent Canadian study found er with EvidenceNetwork.ca, a Professor that the number of hours of direct patient at the Centre for Health Services and www.mmv.org care male physicians are providing has been Policy Research and the School of Popula- declining, and that this trend has had a far tion and Public Health at UBC. more substantial impact on overall effective [email protected] Outside top semicircle, 3rd image: BMC St Jude; inside semicircle top image: Sandra Duffy, Griffith University and inside circle bottom image: Sally-Ann Poulsen and Brett Schwartz, Griffith University. supply than the difference in work hours and The Hill Times 46 THE HILL TIMES, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2014 OPINION DEFENCE Canada’s defence budget dilemma

aging the natural resources of the waters Canada’s military priorities have shifted from the (including living and non-living resources), mountains of Afghanistan to the disputed waters of the the seabed, and its subsoil,” as well as the “economic exploitation of the zone.” Losing Arctic, which has made the procurement of military swaths of the Arctic to territorial disputes is clearly incongruent with Canada’s na- hardware an increasingly complex logistical task. tional interest. It is important to note, that Canada’s defence budget remains alarmingly small BY MICHAEL SMOLANDER that Canada’s Arctic dispute be handled in in relation to the security goals set out in part by the United Nations Convention on the CFDS. For example, Canada’s de- linor Sloan’s recent column in The the Land and Sea. Canada’s Arctic pivot fense budget was a meagre one percent EOttawa Citizen illustrated the dismal is marked by a series of military hardware of GDP in 2013—or roughly $19-billion, reality that Canada’s aging fl eet of military procurements aimed at Arctic operations. yet Canada’s Armed Forces are charged aircraft is without a scheduled replacement. For example, on June 3, 2010, the Govern- with securing the world’s second largest The replacement delay is attributed to ment of Canada launched the National landmass in the world—a challenging task underestimated cost projections for the F-35 Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy. The to say the least. Between humanitarian aid Lightning II aircraft that Canada’s small NSPS includes ambitious plans to partner missions, NATO commitments, counter ter- defence budget could not accommodate. with Irving Shipbuilding Inc. to establish rorism efforts and the reorientation toward It must be remembered that over the last a new set of Arctic patrol ships “that will the Arctic, it is unsurprising that Canada’s decade, Canada’s military priorities have conduct sovereignty and surveillance op- military is constrained by a tight budget. shifted from the mountains of Afghanistan erations in Canada’s Exclusive Economic Since the CFDS of 2008, Canada’s to the disputed waters of the Arctic, which Zone, including in the Arctic.” military has shifted priorities from the has made the procurement of military Prime Minister Stephen Harper recent- warm valleys of Afghanistan to the hardware an increasingly complex ly reinforced the issue of Arctic security icy waters of Canada’s North. Elinor logistical task. An extremely diffi cult duty subsequent the recent discovery of the Sloan is right to express concern over for Canadian defence offi cials will be to lost Franklin ship when he stated that the the preparedness of Canada’s Armed manage national interests in the Arctic and famed expedition “laid the foundations Defence Minister Rob Nicholson, pictured Forces, however, it is important to note counterterrorism efforts on a tight defence of Canada’s Arctic sovereignty.” Harper’s in this fi le photo on the Hill. The Hill Times that Canada continues to undergo an budget. statement comes only weeks after his photograph by Jake Wright extremely complex logistical pivot toward In May 2008, the Canada First Defence ninth annual tour of the Arctic where he national interests in the Arctic on a Strategy (CFDS) was initiated with the pur- remarked that Canadians “should not be shoestring defence budget. The horrifi c pose of modernizing Canada’s military to complacent” about Russia’s claims in the Arctic will become an increasingly import- shooting by Michael Zehaf-Bibeau in address changing security landscapes. The Arctic because President Vladimir Putin ant centre of economic activity. Further, Ottawa on Oct. 22 prompts questions CFDS directly cites the “Arctic” and counter has demonstrated a growing “assertiveness there is believed to be up to a quarter of over whether Canada’s pivot to the Arctic terrorism initiatives as major security pri- of his government toward neighbours” and the Earth’s undiscovered oil and natural while pursing effective counterterrorism orities. The pivot to the Arctic is unsurpris- warned of the growing “military assertive- gas locked into the frigid Arctic hinterland. strategies is affordable, given the current ing given the many natural resources and ness of that country.” In 2008, it was explicitly stated in a Parlia- size of Canada’s defence budget. territorial disputes in the region. The territorial disputes in the Arctic mentary report titled “The Arctic: Canada’s Michael Smolander is a graduate stu- Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs present a legitimate and particularly costly Legal Claims,” that a major motivation dent at Queen’s University. John Baird has been vocal about Canada’s set of disputes to lose. As the Arctic ice for Canada’s Arctic territorial claims are [email protected] territorial rights in the Arctic and saw to it shrinks and shipping lanes emerge, the to secure rights to “conserving and man- The Hill Times Need to know the key people in Knowledge is the ammunition government working on a policy file? you need New features in The Lobby Monitor :

Policy Map: Charts of the key people in government working on a policy file

On Queen Street: Tracking the careers of Ottawa’s national GR and PR professionals

Morning Brief: Your guide to the business and policy stories shaping the day lobbymonitor.ca/ freetrial THE HILL TIMES, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2014 47 OPINION SHOEBOX PROJECT Shoebox Project on the Hill: giving back to our community Parliamentarians, staffers, media and the Ottawa business community unite, 500+ boxes needed for the holidays.

we have grown so much for two reasons. do not capture the thousands of wom- First, people are looking for a way to be en who are “hidden homeless,” living more connected to their communities and precariously with friends or relatives, the act of preparing a shoebox is an easy or who have enough money to maintain way to give back. Second, this gesture of their housing but not enough for other CAROLINE MULRONEY LAPHAM kindness is also a show of solidarity. So basic needs. Shelters that receive our do- many women who make boxes tell me they nations also provide essential outreach identify with the stranger who receives services to women who need support in their gift. “It could so easily be me,” they leaving abusive situations, mental health ith our second annual “Shoebox say. And it’s true, homeless women are not and addictions counseling, regular ac- WProject on the Hill,” Parliamentarians, so different from you or me. cess to food, etc. Transport Minister Lisa Raitt, pictured in the fi le staffers, media and the Ottawa business The issues that cause women and Women living in poverty are forced to photo, helps lead the Shoebox Project on the Hill community will be fi lling shoeboxes once girls to become homeless are varied, make tough personal sacrifi ces every day every year. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright again with little luxuries and gifting them complicated and serious: domestic in order to provide for their families or to to women in shelters in our nation’s capi- abuse, childhood trauma, substance secure stable housing. Often, this comes at tal, where more than 500 women are living abuse, poverty, mental illness, cultural the expense of their own personal comfort in shelters and so many more are using and language barriers, to name a few. and self-care, which not only affects how holiday season can bring on unrelenting outreach services. Each one of these issues is diffi cult to women are perceived by others, but also feelings of anxiety and guilt. I am excited that the Hill and its deal with. Adding homelessness renders has a signifi cant and debilitating impact on A holiday drive does not address any surrounding community will be giving a woman’s situation to feel even more a person’s self-worth. part of the crisis these women face in their back in this way and bringing joy to so hopeless. I have heard stories that The holidays can be even more trying lives. But for some, just feeling like a regu- many women. Ottawa did us proud last are so terrible I cannot believe they on the homeless than other times of the lar person can be the best possible gift. year and really led the charge nation- actually happen to Canadian girls and year. As so many of us gather with our There are many drop-off locations that ally. Charity on the Hill is certainly not women today. And I constantly marvel families in our warm homes around our can be found on the Ottawa page of our unique, but the fact that so many of you at the strength in human beings and the tables fi lled with food, thousands of others website (www.shoeboxproject.com). You from different parties and professions courage they show to move forward. are facing the harsh realities of uncom- can follow us on Twitter @shoeboxcanada participate and challenge each other to It is vital for us to be aware of the fortably low temperatures, added fi nancial (#ShoeboxOnTheHill). create more gifts is unusual, and for that realities faced by many families and to pressures, and increased feelings of social Caroline Mulroney Lapham is co-found- reason, it is even more special. develop a better understanding of why isolation, grief and depression. Living in a er and executive director of The Shoebox Since 2011, we have grown from a small certain problems persist. There are over shelter can be dehumanizing and for the Project for Shelters. local drive into the only national gift drive 11,000 beds for women seeking shel- mothers of the more than 1,100 children [email protected] that remembers women in shelters. I think ter across Canada. But these statistics who are homeless in Ottawa each year, the The Hill Times Successful Companies Begin With Successful Leaders. Give Your Leaders the Skills They Need to Succeed

* Public Programs FREE DOWNLOAD ! *
Client Solutions Leverage the strengths and skills of your workforce—learn the dynamics *
Executive Coaching of knowledge transfer. *
Applied Research Bridging the Gaps: How to Transfer Knowledge in Today’s *
Advisory Services Multigenerational Workplace outlines 15 methods for facilitating Contact us to get your copy the flow of information and insight from those who have it to those of the Public Program schedule! who need it. Download your FREE copy today (value of $695) at www.e-library.ca.

1-800-663-7305 [email protected] NiagaraInstitute.com 48 THE HILL TIMES, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2014 THE FULL WISEMAN PARLIAMENT It’s time to reinvigorate Parliament

Continued from page 1 minds because securing their In practice there are no fi xed rules; local constituency association’s the parties’ power brokers constantly Parliamentary Budget Offi cer, nomination would not require change or suspend them to insure has called for a royal commis- a leader’s signature. Removing the nomination of their preferred sion to look into the problem. the names of the parties from the candidate. Barely a week has passed Little wonder the public has little ballot would improve the climate in the past few months without failed respect for the institution or its in Parliament, making it a more candidates crying foul over how the occupants. vibrant and relevant institution. process misled and abused them. What will revive Parliamentary To be sure, competing constit- The parties’ rules for seeking a government in Canada? There is uency associations might appear candidacy vary. Currently, the Liber- no single solution. There is one fi x, and claim to represent the same als require a prospective candidate however, that would change things party; they might nominate com- to contribute a non-refundable for the better. It requires revisiting peting candidates, both of whom $1,000 to the party. The Conser- the past: remove the names of par- claim allegiance to the same party vatives insist on a confi dentiality ties from the ballot. Until 1974, the and leader. Once elected, howev- agreement prohibiting potential can- ballot did not feature party labels. er, the burden of having to abide didates from disclosing information British Columbia was the fi rst by the party’s or the leader’s line about the conduct of the application Canadian jurisdiction to introduce would be lightened. The MP would process. The NDP requires their party labels to the ballot in 1939 and have a stronger claim to having candidates, if elected, to contribute Ontario was the last to adopt the gained offi ce more on his own the maximum amount permitted an- practice. This practice at the federal merits and the efforts of his sup- nually to the national party as well level, more than anything else, has porters. He would no longer fear as to their local riding association. turned MPs into political ciphers. losing the national party’s legal By removing party labels from Party labels on the ballot have imprimatur as a candidate. NDP MP Murray Rankin and Conservative MP John Williamson, pictured on the ballot, the views of MPs would diminished the MP and, indirect- A result of the current require- the Hill. By removing party labels from the ballot, the views of MPs would count for more. Leaders would be- ly, Parliament. A current legal re- ment is that caucus meetings have count for more. Leaders would become more dependent on their MPs who come more dependent on their MPs quirement of candidates requires become more than ever before like would have greater infl uence in reining in their leader and, if they wish, jetti- who would have greater infl uence the approval of their party leader briefi ng sessions by leaders rather soning him. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright in reining in their leader and, if they to add the party’s name to their than opportunities for members to wish, jettisoning him. own name if they wish to identify brief their leaders about their con- undercutting the MP’s relevance as now is to further a party line written The consequences of adding themselves as Liberals, Conserva- cerns or those of their constituents. a Parliamentary player. by others. party labels to the ballot were not tives, or NDPers on the ballot or MPs are less empowered than ever A consequence of the current To ensure they get whom they fully appreciated when the practice in their campaign literature. Elim- before to communicate valuable legal regime is that many if not want as their local candidates, the was instituted. It has been detrimen- inating this requirement would if anecdotal information to their most constituents do not even know brass in the major parties have tal to parliamentary democracy. It is make Parliament more a true leaders, to give them a sense of the identity of their MP. Party brand devised lengthy lists of rules for past time to strengthen the institu- House of the People and less a the public’s mood for now leaders, and party leader increasingly drive securing a party nomination. The tion. Dropping party labels from the House of the Leaders. MPs would in control of the party machinery, voting. Local candidates drive it less rules have become increasingly ballot would represent a giant leap have greater freedom to speak have access to costly party-spon- than ever. Consequently, the party demanding, stifl ing, and subject forward. their minds. They would not be sored scientifi cally constructed leaders and their entourages have to ever-greater manipulation. All Nelson Wiseman teaches political beholden to party leaders to se- public opinion surveys. They use largely frozen them out of the policy three major parties claim to have science at the University of Toronto. cure their nomination. MPs would them to tell their MPs what is on process. The major requirement of open, transparent, and competitive [email protected] be less shy about speaking their the minds of Canadians, further a backbench MP on Parliament Hill nomination contests but none does. The Hill Times

Trade agreements are being negotiated that will change

our industries Formulate your strategy before the negotiations are over. It’s more than trade, it’s our livelihoods

www.embassynews.ca [email protected] | 613.688.8822 THE HILL TIMES, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2014 49 INSIDE POLITICS FISCAL UPDATE

to get the government to amend Zeroing in its income-splitting plan to bene- particularly on fi t more families. Liberal Leader Conservatives’ But he also reconfi rmed a Justin Trudeau, pledge not to increase personal Finance Minister income taxes for anyone. Joe Oliver said Translation: the NDP would anyone who maintain some form of in- claims to support economic Canada’s middle come-splitting should it form government. class should back In economic terms, there was the Conservative little new in Oliver’s update. agenda—including update solely a As expected, falling oil prices Harper’s plan to are eating into government rev- let couples with enues. The update predicts this children split their will cost Ottawa about $2.5-billion incomes for tax next year in lost taxes. purposes. The Hill political move Times photographs by And as expected, the Conserva- tive government plans to vacuum up Jake Wright Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s latest whatever surplus remains to fi nance its most recent election pledges. bundle of baby bonus spending hikes and tax At one point, it had been head- Yet on the other hand, Oliver largely business audience in Oli- ed for a surplus in this fi scal year. described the Canadian economy as ver’s hometown of Toronto). cuts will use up $5-billion of the $6.4-billion But now, because of the tax and a singular success—an oasis where They may also be delivered, as surplus that had been projected for next year. spending promises just announced jobs abound and incomes are rising. was this one, at a time when Parlia- by Harper, it expects a $2.9-bil- He said that middle-class Cana- ment is not sitting and the fi nance lion defi cit in 2014-15 followed dians are doing particularly well—a minister cannot be questioned. and tax cuts will use up $5-billion by a relatively paltry surplus of direct challenge to the Liberals, who Economic updates always had of the $6.4-billion surplus that $1.9-billion the next year. say the middle class is hurting. a political purpose. Now, politics had been projected for next year. Its fi scal projections, like those More than once, he took spe- is their sole purpose. The aim of And he dared the opposition of all sitting governments, become cifi c aim at Trudeau. this update was to put the opposi- Liberals and New Democrats to rosier farther down the road. “Now is not the time for risky tion into what the Conservatives experiments or a fl ighty trip back hope is an impossible bind. THOMAS WALKOM cancel any of those goodies. That, too, was expected. Zeroing in particularly on Lib- More interesting was the polit- to discarded ideas and failed poli- Harper and his crew have spent eral Leader Trudeau, Oliver said ical message. cies,” Oliver said at one point. or promised to spend virtually all of anyone who claims to support Like Jim Flaherty before him, In the ancient past, before Ottawa’s fi scal surplus. Unless the ORONTO—Sorry, Justin Canada’s middle class should Oliver tried to walk a delicate line Harper became prime minister, opposition parties want to cancel TTrudeau. Tough luck, Tom Mul- back the Conservative agenda— between fear and self-congratulation. economic updates were seen as a tax breaks or put the country fur- cair. We’ve spent all the money. including Harper’s plan to let On the one hand, he empha- way to let MPs know the state of ther into debt, there is little credible There’s nothing left. couples with children split their sized how badly the world econ- government fi nances. that they can promise. That, in a nutshell, is the mes- incomes for tax purposes. omy is doing, noting that Europe That’s why, in those long-ago That, in effect, was what Oliver sage Finance Minister Joe Oliver Trudeau has already said a is in dire straits and that even times, they were delivered in said on Nov. 12. That was the delivered to the opposition parties Liberal government would cancel mighty China is slowing down. Parliament. point of his fi scal update. on Nov. 12 in a particularly parti- that particular break, saying that The political message the Now, economic updates are part Thomas Walkom’s column is a san economic update. it benefi ts only the well-to-do. Conservatives hope to convey of the never-ending campaign. columnist for The Toronto Star. This He confi rmed that Prime Min- New Democrat Leader Mulcair from this is that in a fragile world, They are unveiled wherever column was released on Nov. 13. ister Stephen Harper’s latest bun- is cagier. Speaking to reporters Canadians need solid, stolid the government can be made to [email protected] dle of baby bonus spending hikes later, he said the NDP would try Harper at the helm. look good (in this case, before a The Hill Times Bulletproof safe-room inside a desk

BULLET PROOF

EARTHQUAKE PROOF

CANADA’SCAC NADA’S ECONOMIC ACTION PLAN HELPINGHELPING FFAMILIESAMILIES PROSPERPROSPER ATTACK PROOF

Across Canada, families are working hard. That’s why Canada’s Economic Action Plan is proposing new measures to help make raising a family more affordable, such as: • Introducing the new Family • Increasing the Child Care Tax Cut Expense Deduction • Enhancing the Universal Child • Doubling the Children’s Fitness Care Benefit Tax Credit To find out how your family can benefit, visit Actionplan.gc.ca or call 1 800 O-CANADA.

Get In, Get Safe, Get Home. Measures subject to parliamentary approval. 50 THE HILL TIMES, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2014 THE SPIN DOCTORS By Laura Ryckewaert “Does the House need to Independent reporting review how sexual harassment means you get the allegations are handled on critical business Parliament Hill for MPs and knowledge you need. their staff? Why or why not?”

complaints are investigated thoroughly. “In relation to the allegations brought forward causing the suspension of two Liberal MPs from their caucus, the Speaker Canada's media and telecom business news you can trust. has directed the Board of Internal Econ- CORY HANN omy to look at this issue. They take these thewirereport.ca Conservative strategist matters seriously and they will begin addressing this immediately. “As I understand it, the House of Com- “We trust these concerns will be re- mons has a procedure for dealing with ferred to appropriate authorities on a case- allegations. It allows complaints to be by-case basis, where the appropriate tools brought forward confi dentially, and these and training can be applied.”

complaint. Sadly, this did not happen in the case of last week’s allegations. “This is about real people who de- served to have this dealt with in a respect- ful and thoughtful way—not be surprised IAN WAYNE to see their stories appear on TV, without NATIONAL CAPITAL COMMISSION NDP strategist any warning. “At the very least—even if one accepts “With careers at stake, disparate levels his comments about feeling compelled to of power and a political culture based on act—Mr. Trudeau’s primary obligation was Public Consultation: loyalty and secrecy—the Hill is stacked with to go back to the person who approached potential obstacles to ensuring Parliament him to explain what he was about to do. By is a safe and harassment-free workplace. failing to do that, he not only showed his Ottawa River North Shore Sadly, these issues have been swept under inexperience, he failed a real person who the carpet for far too long—and currently, came to him in good faith. It seems Mr. only NDP political staffers working on Par- Trudeau approached this as a potentially liament Hill have a clear process for dealing damaging political issue he had to manage, Improvement Plan with sexual harassment complaints. and get ahead of, instead of thinking fi rst “I have managed people for decades and foremost about the complainants. and learned that a key principle for dealing “Of course for those who experience The National Capital Commission (NCC) invites you with complaints is ensuring a safe and sexual harassment, it is something they confi dential process that provides control, must live with well after the news cycles to attend a public consultation regarding the development privacy and support for those making a have moved on.” of the Ottawa River north shore improvement plan.

The area studied is between the north section of viduals in these situations to come forward. Jacques-Cartier Park and Ruisseau de la Brasserie “In establishing a fair process, we should recognize how diffi cult it is for people who (Brewery Creek) in Gatineau. have been the victim of sexual harassment TISHA ASHTON to speak up and reveal what has taken place. The public will be invited to share their thoughts The process must be sensitive to all affected Liberal strategist parties while giving the benefi t of the doubt about the future vision for the development to those who come forward. When serious “Yes. allegations are made, those in positions of of the designated NCC lands. “This is not a partisan issue. All parties authority have a duty to act upon these allega- agree that we need a process in place to ad- tions in a fair yet decisive manner. Participate in person: dress sexual harassment on Parliament Hill. “Sexual harassment should not be tolerat- “We must work together to establish ed in any workplace. For too long, Parliament Tuesday, November 25, 2014, 7 pm to 9 pm clear guidelines and procedures for dealing Hill has gone without an appropriate policy National Capital Commission with allegations of serious personal miscon- to prevent and address harassment. We must duct. It is 2014 and, like any workplace, we change this to ensure that the Hill is a safe Capital Urbanism Lab have a duty to protect and encourage indi- and healthy work environment for everyone.” 40 Elgin Street, 5th Floor

Ottawa workplaces long ago adopted mediation pro- cedures to deal with harassment claims. Please RSVP at [email protected] by noon, November 24, 2014 “It’s an embarrassment that no such procedures exist on the Hill, particularly Participate online: CAMILE LABCHUCK given that the toxic atmosphere on Parlia- Green strategist ment Hill encourages bullying behaviour. November 25 to December 12, 2014 “The toxicity that now festers between the NDP and the Liberals after the recent allega- ncc-ccn.gc.ca “There’s no question that Parliament tions surfaced speaks to the need for a fair, @NCC_CCN #OttawaShorelines must act swiftly to protect MPs, staffers, non-partisan process for handling complaints, and other Parliament Hill employees from likely one that involves a neutral third party NationalCapitalCommission sexual harassment in the workplace. and respects confi dentiality. Although the “The political culture in Ottawa has tra- NDP and Liberals both had good intentions, ditionally been one where men can get away the urge to politicize allegations is irresistible ncc-ccn.gc.ca/calendar • [email protected] with abuses of power, whether it be at recep- in the hyper-partisan environment in Ottawa. tions after work hours, or in Parliamentary “Finally, we absolutely cannot allow 613-239-5000 • 613-239-5090 (tty) offi ces. But we live in the year 2014. It’s time the process to be guided by the secretive that we collectively stamp out unacceptable Procedure and House Affairs Committee, behaviour for good. This is why most modern which is where transparency goes to die.” THE HILL TIMES, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2014 51 OPINION CHARITABLE CAMPAIGN The 2014 Government of Canada Charitable Campaign, give to build a better Canada Year after year, thousands of Canadian federal employees and retirees donate money through the Government of Canada Charitable Campaign to United Way, HealthPartners, and more than 86,000 registered charities. Last year, they raised more than $37-million. Of that amount, over $20.7-million was raised in the National Capital Region alone. On average, thousands of Canadian federal employees and retirees each donated $364 to recipients of the Charitable Campaign last year.

donations support people in over- close to you and for many more you Why should you give? Each one to “Aim High,” with a goal of raising coming their challenges to help will never meet. Federal employees of us is a part of something bigger: $21.1 million in the National Capital them fi nd rewarding work and and retirees also give their time and a family, a marriage, a friendship. Region – and we are confi dent we live more independently. donations so that the charitable And giving makes us a part of can meet it. As federal employees I’ve been a donor for decades. organizations in our community can something that both includes and and retirees, we work every day ANDREW TREUSCH Like so many of my colleagues, the help families access food banks and extends beyond our personal con- to build a better Canada, and we reason why I give is—my family has emergency shelters; so that under- nections. As federal employees and always aim to set the bar high. personally felt the critical difference privileged children have a safe place retirees, the Charitable Campaign Get involved! Donate now to that donations can make in our lives to go after school where they can is our chance to participate to- make a difference. ’ve never seen this side of Otta- when we most need it, and I want learn, play and grow; so that seniors gether in something that is greater To access the 2014 Charitable Iwa before. others to feel that difference too. have the help they need to remain than the sum of its parts. It’s our Campaign Video, please visit the As national chair for this year’s Each year, I am amazed by the in their own home while staying chance to show how much we care campaign website www.gcwcc.ca. campaign, I had the amazing op- many caring professionals in every connected to their communities. Ev- about helping and providing hope Thank you for your support. portunity to learn more about the government department and agency ery one of them has benefi tted from and opportunity to others, and to Andrew Treusch is national chair needs of our community through who enthusiastically take on the chal- the help the campaign provides, or demonstrate once again through of the 2014 Charitable Campaign. a Seeing is Believing Tour where I lenge of the Charitable Campaign. knows someone who has. our generosity why our public ser- In December 2012, Mr. Treusch was given the chance to meet the Every one of them has benefi tted Year after year, thousands of vice is the envy of the world. was appointed commissioner people whose lives are touched by from the help the campaign provides, Canadian federal employees and Tell us why you give! Federal and chief executive offi cer of the our donations. or knows someone who has. retirees donate money through the employees can share their unique Canada Revenue Agency. Every At St. Mary’s home, I saw The reasons why federal Government of Canada Charitable and inspiring stories about why year, he looks forward to the our donations at work helping employees and retirees give are as Campaign to United Way, HealthPart- they give through the Charitable Charitable Campaign but this young, single mothers provide diverse as we are and they are both ners, and more than 86,000 registered Campaign website: www.gcwcc. time he has the honour of being a brighter future for themselves complicated and simple. Compli- charities. Last year, they raised more ca, the GCconnex Group and the named the 2014 Charitable Cam- and their children. At the Parkin- cated because each donation comes than $37-million. Of that amount, Twitter account @PSgives_SPdon- paign National Chair. His goal is son’s Society, I saw our donations from a unique personal experience over $20.7-million was raised in the ne, #iGive/#jeDonne. to bring all federal employees and expanding knowledge on pre- or refl ection on what it means to be National Capital Region alone. On av- This year, we are reaching out to retirees together to participate in vention, diagnosis and treatment a federal employee, part of a family, erage, thousands of Canadian federal new and “next generation” federal the campaign and to change lives of Parkinson’s disease. At the and a member of a community. employees and retirees each donated employees, asking them to be part in their communities. Causeway Work Centre, I saw Simple, because, at the end of the $364 to recipients of the Charitable of this incredible force for change. [email protected] our donations support I saw our day, it’s about caring—for the people Campaign last year. Together, we challenged ourselves The Hill Times 52 The hill Times, monday, november 17, 2014 hill times classified information and advertisement placement: tel. 613-232-5952, fax 613-232-9055

0010 Residential Real estate 0010 Residential Real estate 0020 Condos foR sale 0020 Condos foR sale 0030 Condos foR Rent 0030 Condos foR Rent 0030 Condos foR Rent 0030 Condos foR Rent NOVEMBER 1, 2014 - $1895. CHELSEA: UNIQUE CALIFORNIA WELLINGTON WEST 28 GRANT SANDY HILL - 238 BESSERER ST #901 1 BEDROOM CONDO FOR RENT BEAUTIFUL 10TH FLOOR SUNSET VIEWS ARCHITECT HOME $564,000 OR RENT FOR $2450/MO. ELEGANT December 1st in the Glebe-Lansdowne LUXURIOUS Open concept, wall glass, high ceiling, CONDO CLOSE Park Vibe unit. Includes indoor parking CONDOS 2600sqft, 15mn from Ottawa, 615000$, spot. $1875/monthly or $2000 fur- For rent in Gatineau (Hull), visit us at www.duproprio.com/535097 TO DOWNTOWN nished. Please contact jackiedawn8@ www.260maisonneuve.com ELEGANT 4-BEDROOM HOME FOR OTTAWA hotmail.com or 613-315-7544. SALE IN AYLMER Open house October 26 between 2pm 17TH FLOOR CONDO WITH A TUNNEY’S PASTURE and 4pm. This magnificent 4th-floor WONDERFUL VIEW - 530 LAURIER AVE Unfurn condo, 1 bdrm, 202 Hinchey condo (1,527 sqft) offers a great south- UNIT 1708 Ave. 6 appl, a/c, electric heat. Non- ern view and exceptional sunlight. It has 2 beds, 2 Full baths, Hardwood flooring smoking, no pets. Indoor parking avail- 3 bedrooms, a stunning kitchen, granite throughout, 1 balcony, and underground 2 Bed, 2 Bath Condo in Sussex Square. Steps able & hydro extra. Available 1st Nov, countertops, an ensuite bathroom with Striking 2 bed, 2 bath condo boasting one of parking. Rent includes heat, hydro, & from DFATD. Open concept. Granite coun- 2014. 613-729-7359. water. Building has pool, exercise room, 1 bed/1 bath corner condo in the tertops, Hardwood, 5 appliances. 2 Indoor Built ‘12. Blk to Parkdale Mkt. 2 Bedrms + Den. a ceramic & tempered glass shower and the best & biggest private open roof terraces Byward Market at 134 York St. a second full bathroom. Superior qual- in the core. Sweeping city views! Transit, sauna, whirlpool and party room. $1900 Parking, Storage, Exercise room, Roof top 0032 townhouse foR Rent 2 Bths. Granite Kitchen. Roof Terrace. Patrick per month. No pets and No smoking. Luxurious condo features 6 appliances, deck. 613-727-1400 www.attachetms.ca Morris, Broker, Royal LePage Performance 613- ity flooring, gas fireplace. Indoor parking ByTowne Cinema, Ottawa Little Theatre & 10 foot ceiling, air conditioning, balcony included. 403-224 boul. Alexandre-Taché uOttawa + more nearby. Amenities incl. Susan Oneid, Broker, Royal LePage STUNNING CANAL VIEW - EXCLUSIVE BRAND NEW MODERN TOWNHOUSE 238-2801 MorrisHomeTeam.com Performance Realty 613-733-9100 and 1 secure underground parking space (Hull), $425,000, Nathalie Guindon, pool, gym, guest parking +. MLS 916538. ($75). $1,625/month; minimum 1 CONDO AT 111 ECHO DRIVE, NOV/DEC FOR RENT $549,900. Janny Mills*, Jeff Rosebrugh* [email protected] RE/MAX Vision (1990) inc., 819 328- year lease. Available November 1st. Call On half acre+ lot, no rear neighbors, 10 3328 http://www.remax-quebec.com/ & Shan Cappuccino,* *Sales Representative, 700 SUSSEX: UNIT 701 minutes from Parliament Hill. Call (613) Royal LePage Performance, 613-238-2801 now to arrange a viewing 613-552- fr/condo-a-vendre/224-boul-alexandre- 2549 ([email protected]) 282-1951 http://duproprio.com/2- tache-hull-27274963.rmx www.jannyjeffandshan.com storey-for-sale-aylmer-quebec-en-555890 LUXURY CONDO FOR RENT AT THE Sell LUXURY LOFT - PARKDALE MARKET LINDENLEA 0029 PRoPeRty Rentals GARDENS - 95 BRONSON AVE 1300sqft 2 bedroom, 2 baths plus Executive 1 BD condo steps from Classic, 3 story, end unit, 3 bedroom, 3 den and private terrace. $575,000 bath, garage, many updates. Walk to all Your Parliament Hill. Gym, heat, water, locker Grapevine ID342317 or gammibur- and indoor parking included. $1500/ amenities. $775,000. Maureen Walsh, [email protected] Royal Lepage Performance Realty - 613- month; with parking. Minimum 1 year 733-9100. Home SCHOOLHOUSE LOFT CONVERSION lease. 613-864-5945 Avail. DEC 1st Exclusive rare 2000+ sq. ft. 2 bdrm condo $324,900 Ornate tin 12’ ceilings, MARKET/WILLIAM ST. MALL overlooking Canal. Massive master and 2nd LEED Certified, High-Efficiency. MANOR PARK exposed brick, hardwood, soaring win- bedroom both w/full ensuite, canal view. Located in Lindenlea. Custom fin- Totally renovated 2 Storey on quiet Cul- A/C 4 appls. Laundry facilities. Hardwood. Here! dows, FP, 2 baths & PKG. Diane Blander Overlooking the Main Square. Million Secure bldg. Rooftop courtyard. Ref’s Indoor pool/hot tub, fitness facility, tennis, ishes, high-end fixtures and appli- de-Sac $579,900 Diane Blander Sales Sales Rep Sutton Group-Premier Realty dollar views. Live amongst the Movers squash, indoor golf driving range. Laundry ances. $3,500/month, some utili- Rep Sutton Group-Premier Realty (2008) RENTINOTTAWA.COM required. 613-850-5329. 1 Bdrm + loft 613-232-5952 (2008) Ltd. www.dianeblander.com and Shakers of the City! Contact Jack area, 1 bath. $1,100 + utilities Available in unit. Underground parking included. ties included. Visit www.modbox.ca Ltd. www.dianeblander.com Direct 613- 613-294-0491 Ottawa apartments, houses and condos for rent. Uppal, Broker. Royal LePage, jackup- Security/maintenance on-site. Available Call Joe 613-612-7368. www.rentinottawa.com immediately. 1 Bdrm 1 bath. $900 + utili- (Springfield Towns) for more infor- 294-0491 [email protected] ; 613 220-6006. Nov/Dec. $2,995/month. Tenant pays mation call 613-240-3662. ties Available November 1, 2014. hydro only. Contact: David (613) 293-049 HTwork.ca JUNIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER Executive Director PART-TIME/AFTERNOON AND EVENING WORK 12HRS/WEEK Innovators from around the world rely on Canadian professionals who work at the intersection of creativity, science, business and law to obtain and enforce valuable legal rights. These professionals – patent agents, Hill Times Publishing, a premium news company is trademark agents and lawyers practising in all areas of intellectual property (IP) law – trust the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC) to represent them and to help with their professional development. seeking a part-time junior graphic designer to work in Founded in 1926, IPIC’s membership totals over 1,700 individuals, consisting of practitioners in law and IP the production department. agency firms of all sizes, in-house corporate professionals, government personnel, and academics. Today, more than ever, governments, industry and media take interest in IP. It is against this backdrop of RESPONSIBILITIES: international attention to innovation, of constant change, and of a highly skilled profession, that IPIC is The job involves laying out newspaper and magazine pages, designing looking for an Executive Director to manage a dynamic organization with a strong volunteer involvement promotional material and advertising. You will work on pre- and post- and a great team of employees. press issues as well as designing for the web. You will be a part of a fast-paced team that works closely with the editorial, marketing and RESPONSIBILITIES advertising departments and has to meet frequent deadlines. Reporting to the President and the Council (board of directors) of IPIC, the Executive Director assists Council and committees and leads the staff of seven to fulfill IPIC’s objectives of: actively advocating for the competitiveness of the IP system, a key requirement for economic growth and innovation in Canada; QUALIFICATIONS ensuring high levels of knowledge, training, and ethics in Canadian IP practitioners; and helping members n Must be very comfortable with: n Helpful skills not essential: grow their Canadian business. — InDesign — Wordpress In pursuing these objectives, the Executive Director: develops strategies and action plans for advocacy and — Photoshop — Drupal service delivery; motivates the talent (staff and volunteers); manages the financial resources of the Institute — Google analytics and and the work with outside experts; monitors national and international developments in IP; keeps informed n Must have a working knowledge of: ad serving of best practices in association management, of the Institute’s legal obligations and of developments in — Illustrator technology that could impact IPIC’s services to members; and maintains good relations with members, — PDF creation government officials, and other associations. SKILLS AND ABILITIES THE RIGHT FIT: IPIC is looking for an Executive Director with a strong background in intellectual property law and practice or Is someone who is able to work quickly and accurately, is able to work a related field, excellent written and verbal communications skills, experience in maintaining a collaborative, as part of a team and is capable of meeting deadlines. The production positive and productive work environment, experience in financial and risk management, diplomacy and the department is friendly and fast paced. ability to build consensus. The ideal candidate will also have one or more of the following assets: bilingual Those with relevant work experience, graduates and current students (English and French), experience in association management and government relations, and knowledge of media and design are welcome to apply. about the regulation of professions. The Executive Director must be willing to travel on behalf of the association (e.g. to meet with members, Applicants should submit a cover letter government officials and other associations), to occasionally work outside of normal business hours and to and resume to [email protected]. work under the pressure of deadlines. We thank all applicants for their interest, Please send your résumé in confidence by December 3, 2014 to the Executive Director Search Committee but only those selected for an interview at: the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada, 60 Queen Street, Suite 606, Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 5Y7; will be contacted. e-mail: [email protected] For more information about the Institute, please visit www.ipic.ca We thank all applicants for their interest but only those who are considered for an interview will be contacted. The hill Times, monday, november 17, 2014 53

0032 Townhouse for renT 0070 rooms for renT 0211 ArTiCles for sAle 0849 legAl serviCes 0850 finAnCiAl serviCes 0920 business opporTuniTy 0929 employmenT 0929 employmenT STEEL BUILDINGS/ DISABILITY BENEFIT GROUP REGULAR PART TIME OFFER STUNNING TOWNHOME IN LOWER TOWN PIED-A-TERRE (4-5 NIGHTS/WEEK) Suffering from a Disability? The Canadian LOOKING FOR PEOPLE WE ARE CURRENTLY LOOKING TO FILL THROUGH MAY 2015 OR LONGER QUIET FURNISHED ROOM METAL BUILDINGS 60% OFF! AS SEEN ON TV IN YOUR AREA THESE DRIVING POSITIONS 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, Government wants to give you up to Need a MORTGAGE, Home Equity Preparing and arranging MP appointments In new custom condo. Separate entrance $40,000. For details check out our website: Represent an eco-jewelry line from 10 – AZ Long-Haul US approved 10 – AZ for delegates to industry association private bath adjacent laundry utilities 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for Loan, Better Rate? Bad Credit, Self- Color By Amber. “Women Empowering Regional US approved 10 – DZ Long-Haul balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www.disabilitygroupcanada.com or Call us Employed, Bankrupt? Been turned conference. Mostly work from home if internet. New Edinburgh Common. Pics today toll-free 1.888.875.4787. Women.” Part-time/Full-time from US approved 10 – DZ Regional US approved preferred. Resumes to [email protected] available on request. Jan. 1. $600. www.crownsteelbuildings.ca down? Facing Foreclosure, Power of home. Training & Support. Details: NO CANADIAN ONLY DRIVER POSITIONS Sale? CALL US NOW TOLL-FREE 1-877- 613-291-9221. 0850 finAnCiAl serviCes Email: [email protected], CALL 519- AVAILABLE All Drivers must have the following 0217b CompuTer serviCes 733-4424 and speak to a licensed 535-5768 or www.MarnaWilkinson. to qualify Valid Passport Clean Driving Record 0990 AnnounCemenTs mortgage agent. MMAmortgages.com 0132 TrAvel $$$ 1st, 2nd, 3rd MORTGAGES Mycolorbyamber.com. Pass a Pre-employment DOT Drug Test Able BUILDING COMMUNITY - ONE STAR AT A TIME. WANTED: OLD TUBE AUDIO EQUIPMENT. Debt Consolidation, Refinancing, Renovations, Tax specializes in residential, commercial, to drive 10 speed or greater Please send Recognize a six to 17 year old with the presti- Arrears, no CMHC fees. $50K you pay $208.33/ rural, agriculture, farms, & land mort- REACH MILLIONS OF NEWFOUNDLAND CHARM MEETS 40 years or older. Amplifiers, Stereo, CUSTOMERS IN ONTARIO Resume and Abstracts to or drop them off at gious 2014 Ontario Junior Citizen of the Year Recording and Theatre Sound Equipment. month (OAC). No income, bad credit, power of gages. Visit: www.MMAmortgages.com the following address; 1625 Stone Church Award nomination by Nov. 30. www.ocna.org/ FABULOUS 3 bedroom, 2 bath home LABRADOR SPLENDOUR! sale stopped!! BETTER OPTION MORTGAGES, (Lic#12126). WITH ONE EASY CALL! Experience ancient geology at Gros Hammond organs. Any condition, no floor Your Classified Ad or Display Ad Rd East, Hamilton, On L8W 3Y5 OR EMAIL juniorcitizen or call 905-639-8720 ext. 221. COMPLETELY RENOVATED next to PARK and model consoles. Call Toll-Free 1-800-947- CALL TODAY Toll-Free 1-800-282-1169, www. Morne, lose yourself in the Torngat FREE Consultation would appear in weekly newspa- TO: [email protected] RIVER! $1900/month MLS#932519 Dan 0393 / 519-853-2157. mortgageontario.com (LIC# 10969). $$ MONEY $$ • 1ST, 2ND & 3RD Horan, Keller WIlliams Ottawa Realty, 613- mountains and spot whales, polar pers each week across Ontario in MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION 1030 personAl 255-6494, [email protected] bears, and seals from our beautiful 1st & 2nd MORTGAGES MORTGAGES FOR ANY PURPOSE • DEBT urban, suburban and rural areas. is an in-demand career in Canada! Employers from 2.45% VRM and 2.99% FIXED. All CONSOLIDATION • BAD CREDIT • TAX DATING SERVICE. ship. Quote Ontario Newspapers AND 0300 peT serviCes For more information Call Today have work-at-home positions available. Get the Long-term/short-term relationships, free SAVE $500! www.adventurecanada. Credit Types Considered. Let us help you OR MORTGAGE ARREARS • DECREASE Toll-Free 1-800-387-7982, Email: online training you need from an employer- 0040 houses for renT SAVE thousands on the right mortgage! to try! 1-877-297-9883. Talk with single com TOLL-FREE: 1-800 363-7566 FOR THE LOVE OF PETS PAYMENTS UP TO 75% • SELF- [email protected] or visit: www. trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or ladies. Call #7878 or 1-888-534-6984. Talk 14 Front St. S. Mississauga (TICO # Professional pet sitting, registered, insured Purchasing, Re-financing, Debt Consolidation, EMPLOYED • NO PROOF OF INCOME OntarioClassifiedAds.com. 1-888-528-0809 to start training for your ALTA VISTA, INDOOR SWIMMING Home Renovations...CALL 1-800-225-1777, now! 1-866-311-9640 or #5015. Meet 04001400) & bonded www.fortheloveofpets.ca (Licence #12456) work-at-home career today! local single ladies. 1-877-804-5381. (18+) POOL, 1890 BARNHART PLACE. (613) 482-1575 or (819) 775-9510 www.homeguardfunding.ca (LIC #10409).

Elegant, spacious home, 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms on large lot backing onto pond. $5500 + utilities, 613-797-1258 BYWARD MARKET Heritage house (2 bdrms) to rent (6, 12 months or +) available Fall - Quiet area, fur- nished or not, AC, parking (w/d DFAIT/ Hill). $1,750/month + utilities. (613) 241-8187. CARLINGTON 2bdrm house on friendly street. Near transit, bike paths, Island Park. Large fenced yard. $1,595/m+utilities. Info: bit.ly/1zfMlbn or [email protected] ISLAND PK 85 HELENA $866,000 OR RENT FOR $3250/MO.

Younghusband Inspired. 4 Bedrms + 3rd Lvl Guest Rm. Updated Kitch. Garden Oasis. Patrick POLICY BRIEFING Morris, Broker, Royal LePage Performance 613-238-2801 MorrisHomeTeam.com 0041 ApArTmenTs for renT AYLMER Brand NEW Construction, one 2 bdr at 975$ and one 3 bdr at 975$ per month. View on the Outaouais River, Parking, Close to everything - available now. Bernard (613) 795-3933 BEAUTIFULLY FURNISHED LARGE 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT IN HERITAGE HOME SHORT WALK FROM PARLIAMENT HILL Available for immediate occupancy. Fully fur- nished with everything you need. Bi-weekly housekeeping, parking, Wi-Fi. $1,775/ PUBLICATION DATE: BOOKING DATE: monthly all included. Call Don 613-237-8598 EXECUTIVE 1 BEDROOM DEC. 1, 2014 NOV. 26, 2014

n this important and timely n The Genomic Applications n The NRC’s Canadian fleet managers policy briefing, The Hill Partnership Program. who are providing engineering 401 Daly Ave. Newly renovated, bright, n solutions to solve ground vehicle clean open concept, new kitchen, quiet Times will look into: The government is currently $1350.00 613-822-7663 I fleet challenges. working on a renewed federal S&T 0050 furnished renTAls n Why Canada’s ranking in global strategy, Mobilizing Science and n The Canadian Innovation Exchange SANDY HILL - EXECUTIVE competitiveness is the lowest since Technology to Canada’s Advantage. announced the 2014 roster of 20 1 bedroom, plus den (split level spa- cious apt). Fully furnished, parking, high 2006 and why Canada’s so bad at n Why scientists are asking Prime innovative technology companies speed Internet, security system. Flexible terms. Available Nov. 1.$1600 613- commercializing its research. Minister Stephen Harper to end inducted into the annual CIX Top 316-6951 n Are government and Canada’s “burdensome restrictions on 20 program. 0051 subleT banking industry doing their part scientific communication and SANDY HILL WATERFRONT to ensure Canadian entrepreneurial collaboration faced by Canadian Top government and political 2 bed 2 bath. 3 month sublet: Jan, Feb, Mar 2015. Furnished. Incl. underground parking, success? government scientists.” players to take part. indoor pool, utilities all in. 613-316-4801 0055 furnished Condos for renT FURNISHED LARGE TWO BEDROOM CONDO Communicate with those most responsible for Canada’s public policy decisions. For more information or to reserve your government relations and public affairs advertising Petrie Beach Orleans. Hardwood, granite, high- space, contact The Hill Times display advertising department at 613-688-8825. end furnishings, ceiling to floor windows, river views, utilities included. $2890. 613-725-6450 54 THE HILL TIMES, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2014 FEATURE EVENTS Brit high commish Drake to discuss Canada and U.K. at Carleton University on Nov. 18

tawa, Ont. RSVP to Rob at 613- als are scheduled to meet for TUESDAY, NOV. 18 233-8906 or [email protected] their weekly caucus meeting Canadian Life and Health The U.K. and Canada: Best in Room 112-N, Centre Block, Insurance Advocacy Day—Un- of Friends, Closest of Part- 10 a.m.-12 p.m. For more in- der the theme “Investing in ners—Howard Drake, British formation, contact the Liberal Canada’s Health and Prosper- High Commissioner to Canada spokeswoman Kate Purchase ity,” industry CEOs will meet will give a talk on “The UK at 613-947-5100. with Parliamentarians about and Canada: Best of Friends, NCC Board of Directors issues of importance to Cana- Closest of Partners.” Presented Public Meeting—The Nation- dians, such as long-term care, by Carleton University as part al Capital Commission holds financial literacy and investing of its Ambassadors’ Speakers its Board of Directors Public in infrastructure projects. For Series. Nov. 18, 5:15-8 p.m. Meeting. Nov. 19, 8:30 -11 Parliamentary more information, contact Jan- Free. Rooms 608 & 617, Rob- a.m. NCC Headquarters, 40 ice Hilchie at [email protected]. ertson Hall, 1125 Colonel By Elgin St., Room 324, Ottawa, Why We Need a National Dr. Register to www.carleton.ca Ont. www.ncc-ccn.ca Calendar Seniors’ Strategy to Make Our The 8th Annual Parliamen- ALS Canada Announce- Public Health-Care System— tarians of the Year Awards— ment of Ice Bucket Challenge Maclean’s Magazine presents Results—ALS Canada will Room 256-S, Centre Block, The Canadian Club of Ottawa MONDAY, NOV. 17 the 8th Annual Parliamentar- announce the ALS Ice Buck- Parliament Hill, Ottawa, Ont. presents a talk with Dr. Chris ians of the Year Awards. Nov. et Challenge results and cel- House is Sitting—The 613-947-3885. Simpson, President, Canadi- 18, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Fairmont ebrate the fundraising results House of Commons is sitting Efficiency Matters on the an Medical Association. Nov. Chateau Laurier, 1 Rideau St., with MPs. Nov. 19, 3-4 p.m. and will continue to sit until Hill Reception—The Canadi- 18, 12 p.m., $47 members, Ottawa, Ont. www.macleans.ca Centre Block, Room 216-N, Dec. 12. an Energy Efficiency Alliance $75 non-members. Fairmont Parliament Hill, Ottawa, Ont. Leadership Today: Stay- presents its Efficiency Matters Chateau Laurier, Ballroom, 1 WEDNESDAY, NOV. 19 IDRC Annual Public Meet- ing Ahead of the Curve in on the Hill reception. Nov. Rideau St., Ottawa, Ont. www. ing—IDRC holds its Annual Today’s Hyper-Changing 17. 6-8 p.m. Rideau Club, 99 canadianclubottawa.ca Conservative Weekly Cau- Public Meeting today. Nov. World—The Empire Club of Bank St., 15th Floor, Ottawa, Glimpses of a Global cus Meeting—The Conserva- 19, 5-6 p.m. IDRC, 150 Kent Toronto presents a talk with Ont. RSVP to [email protected] Life—The Bill Graham Centre tives are scheduled to meet at 9:30 a.m. in Room 237-C, St., 8th Floor, W. David Hop- Sherry Broader, President and Canadian Economic for Contemporary History at Centre Block. For more infor- per Room, Ottawa, Ont. Regis- CEO, Walmart Europe, Mid- Challenges for 2015—The Massey College presents a talk ter to 613-696-2101 or www. dle East, Africa and Canada. Saint-Laurent FLA presents with international diplomat and mation, call the PMO Press idrc.ca/lectures Nov. 17, 12 p.m., $80. Con- talk on “Canadian Economic lawyer Shridath “Sonny” Ram- Office at 613-957-5555. Chicken Farmers of Cana- stitution Hall, Metro Toronto Challenges for 2015,” with phal, who was the longest-serv- NDP Weekly Caucus—The da Annual Reception—Lead- Convention Centre, Toronto, Stéphane Dion (St-Laurent-Cart- ing Secretary-General to the federal New Democrats are ers of Canada’s chicken in- Ont. www.empireclub.org ierville, Que.) and John McCal- Commonwealth of Nations. scheduled to meet for their The U.K. and Canada: Best of Friends, Closest of dustry will host their annual Connecting Business to lum (Markham-Unionville, Ont.). Nov. 18, 4-6 p.m. Massey Col- weekly caucus meeting, Railway reception to celebrate the Research—Senator Kelvin K. Nov. 17, 7 p.m., $200. Le Crys- lege, 45 Willcocks St., Toronto, Partners—Howard Drake, British High Commissioner to Room, 253-D, Centre Block, launch of their new brand Ogilvie and Gilles G. Patry, tal, 5285 Blvd. Henri-Bourassa, Ont. opencanada.org Canada will give a talk on “The U.K. and Canada: Best 9-11 a.m. noon. For more in- “Raised by A Canadian Farm- President and CEO, Canada St-Laurent, Que. www.liberal.ca Homecoming on the Hill— of Friends, Closest of Partners.” Presented by Carleton formation, please contact senior press secretary Marc-André Viau er” and to discuss industry Foundation for Innovation, Federal Byelections—Fed- The Canadian Alliance of Stu- University as part of its Ambassadors’ Speakers Se- trends. Nov. 19, 6-9 p.m. host an invitation-only show- eral byelections will be held dents Associations hosts its an- at 613-295-9228 or marc-an- ries. Nov. 18, 5:15-8 p.m. Free. Rooms 608 & 617, Fairmont Chateau Laurier, 1 case of successful collabora- in the ridings of Whitby-Os- nual reception on Parliament Hill. [email protected] Robertson Hall, 1125 Colonel By Dr. Register to www. Rideau St., Ottawa, Ont. RSVP tions between business and hawa, Ont., and Yellowhead, Nov. 18, 5-7 p.m. Centre Block, Liberal Weekly Caucus carleton.ca. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia to [email protected] research. Nov. 17, 4-7 p.m. Alta., www.pm.gc.ca Room 256, Parliament Hill, Ot- Meeting—The federal Liber-

t   E E D NATIONAL CHILD DAY

UNICEF Canada thanks our Members of Parliament for National Child Day Ms. Eve Adams, MP for Mississauga-Brampton South Ms. Hélène LeBlanc, MP for LaSalle-Émard Today, on National Child Day and the 25th anniversary of the United Nations Convention on Mr. Malcolm Allen, MP for Welland Mr. Ryan Leef, MP for Yukon Mr. Jay Aspin, MP for Nipissing-Timiskaming Ms. Megan Leslie, MP for Halifax the Rights of the Child, UNICEF Canada thanks the Members of Parliament who helped us Hon. Carolyn Bennett, MP for St. Paul's Mr. Wladyslaw Lizon, MP for Mississauga East-Cooksville celebrate by listening to young people across the country as part of UNICEF Canada’s Bring Hon. Candice Bergen, MP for Portage-Lisgar Mr. Larry Maguire, MP for Brandon-Souris Your MP to School Day. The parliamentarians who signed up and agreed that it’s children’s Mr. Dennis Bevington, MP for Western Arctic Mr. Wayne Marston, MP for Hamilton East-Stoney Creek #timetobeheard include: Mr. James Bezan, MP for Selkirk-Interlake Ms. Elizabeth May, MP for Saanich-Gulf Islands Ms. Charmaine Borg, MP for Terrebonne-Plainville Ms. Christine Moore, MP for Abitibi--Témiscamingue Mr. Alexandre Boulerice, MP for Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie Ms. Maria Mourani, MP for Ahuntsic Ms. Ruth Ellen Brosseau, MP for Berthier-Maskinonge Ms. Peggy Nash, MP for Parkdale-High Park Ms. Lois Brown, MP for Newmarket-Aurora Mr. José Nunez-Melo, MP for Laval Mr. Paul Calandra, MP for Oak Ridges-Markham Mr. Ted Opitz, MP for Etobicoke Centre Mr. John Carmichael, MP for Don Valley West Mr. Erin O'Toole, MP for Durham Mr. Sean Casey, MP for Charlottetown Mr. LaVar Payne, MP for Medicine Hat Mr. Robert Chisholm, MP for Dartmouth-Cole Harbour Mr. François Pilon, MP for Laval-Les Îles Mr. Corneliu Chisu, MP for Pickering-Scarborough East Ms. Anne Minh-Thu Quach, MP for Beauharnois-Salaberry Mr. François Choquette, MP for Drummond Mr. Murray Rankin, MP for Victoria Hon. Tony Clement, MP for Parry Sound-Muskoka Mr. Brent Rathgeber, MP for Edmonton-St. Albert Ms. Jean Crowder, MP for Nanaimo-Cowichan Hon. Geoff Regan, MP for Halifax West Mr. Paul Dewar, MP for Ottawa Centre Mr. Jasbir Sandhu, MP for Surrey North Ms. Rosane Doré-Lefebvre, MP for Alfred-Pellan Mr. Andrew Saxton, MP for North Vancouver Mr. Pierre-Luc Dusseault, MP for Sherbrooke Mr. Kyle Seeback, MP for Brampton West Mr. Arnold Wayne Easter, MP for Malpeque Dr. Djaouida Sellah, MP for Saint-Bruno-Saint-Hubert Dr. Hedy Fry, MP for Vancouver Centre Mr. Bev Shipley, MP for Lambton-Kent-Middlesex Mr. Marc Garneau, MP for Westmount-Ville-Marie Ms. Jinny Jogindera Sims, MP for Newton-North Delta Mr. Randall Garrison, MP for Esquimalt-Juan de Fuca Ms. Rathika Sitsabaiesan, MP for Scarborough-Rouge River Mr. Jonathan Genest-Jourdain, MP for Manicouagan Ms. Joy Smith, MP for Kildonan-St. Paul Mr. Parm Gill, MP for Brampton-Springdale Mr. Kennedy Stewart, MP for Burnaby-Douglas Ms. Shelly Glover, MP for Saint Boniface Mr. Lawrence Toet, MP for Elmwood-Transcona Mr. Claude Gravelle, MP for Nickel Belt Mr. Jonathan Tremblay, MP for Montmorency-Charlevoix-Haute-Côte-Nord

© UNICEF Canada/2010/Sri Utami Mr. Dan Harris, MP for Scarborough Southwest Mr. Bernard Trottier, MP for Etobicoke-Lakeshore Mr. Jack Harris, MP for St. John's East Ms. Susan Truppe, MP for London North Centre Ms. Sana Hassainia, MP for Verchères--Les Patriotes Mr. John Weston, MP for West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast-Sea to Sky Country Please visit unicef.ca/ncd for a full list and more on Bring Your Hon. Laurie Hawn, MP for Edmonton Centre Mr. David Wilks, MP for Kootenay-Columbia Mr. Matthew Kellway, MP for Beaches-East York Hon. Alice Wong, MP for Richmond MP to School Day. To join the conversation on social media, Ms. Alexandrine Latendresse, MP for Louis-Saint-Laurent Mr. Stephen Woodworth, MP for Kitchener Centre use the hashtag #timetobeheard. Ms. Hélène Laverdière, MP for Laurier-Sainte-Marie Mr. Terence H. Young, MP for Oakville THE HILL TIMES, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2014 55 FEATURE EVENTS

The 8th Annual th Parliamentari- ans of the Year Maclean’s 8 Annual Awards—Ma- clean’s Magazine presents the 8th Annual Parlia- Parliamentarians of mentarians of the Year Awards. Nov. 18, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Fairmont Chateau Laurier, 1 Rideau Year Awards Nov. 18 St., Ottawa, Ont. www.ma- for a Meeting of the Standing Reich and a Q&A with Hugh Se- cleans.ca. NDP Committee of Parliamentarians. gal. Nov. 20, 6-9 p.m. $150. MP Peter Stoffer Nov. 19. www.parl.gc.ca/IIA Former Maple Leaf Gardens, 60 won an award last Carlton St., Toronto, Ont. www. year. The Hill Times THURSDAY, NOV. 20 broadbentinstitute.ca/gala photograph by Jake Bacon & Eggheads Break- Should Canada Unilaterally fast—PAGSE presents a talk Adopt Free Trade?—The Depart- Wright on “Virtual Manufacturing: On ment of Economics at Carleton the Computerized Cutting Edge University presents a talk with with Yusuf Altintas, UBC. Nov. Dan Ciuriak, director and prin- 20, 7:30 a.m., $25. No charge cipal at Ciuriak Consulting Inc. Parliamentary to MPs, Senators and media. on “Should Canada Unilaterally Parliamentary Dining Room, Adopt Free Trade?” Nov. 20, 6-8 Centre Block, Parliament Hill, p.m. Free. Tory Bldg. Foyer, 1125 Calendar Ottawa, Ont. RSVP by Nov. 17 Colonel By Dr. www.carleton.ca to Donna Boag at 613-991- Between Myths and Cri- 6369 or [email protected] ses: Rethinking Migration The Economic Impact of Policies—CIGI presents a talk funders and policymakers en- WEDNESDAY, NOV. 19 Canada’s Chronic Conditions: “Between Myths and Crises: gaged in complex research date Living with Crohn’s and Coli- Rethinking Migration Poli- th Canadian Welding Bureau are expected to attend the Can- 14 Annual Ottawa Affi nity please contact Alumni Affairs and Topics include Energy and tis— cies” with Francois Crépeau, Celebrates with Parliamentar- ada ReConnect14 Conference. The Economic Club of Newfoundland and Labrador Cel- Development, Memorial Univer- Environment and a regulato- UN Special Rapporteur on the ians—The Canadian Welding Presented by CASRAI (Consortia Canada presents a talk on ebration with Alan Doyle—One sity of Newfoundland, at 1-877- ry outlook. Speakers include Human Rights of Migrants. Bureau invites Parliamentari- Advancing Standards in Re- “The Economic Impact of of Newfoundland and Labrador’s 700-4081 or rsvpalumni@mun. Natural Resources Minister Nov. 20, 7-9 p.m. CIGI Cam- ans and staff to learn about the search Administration Informa- Canada’s Chronic Conditions: proudest patriots adds anoth- ca. Please note that tickets for Greg Rickford, and Brenda pus, 67 Erb St. W., Waterloo, spark that keeps Canada pros- tion). Nov. 19-21. Ottawa Marri- Living with Crohn’s and Coli- er milestone to his long list of this event must be purchased in Kenney, CEO and President Ont. www.cigionline.com perous at a reception co-host- ott Hotel, 100 Kent St., Ottawa, tis” with Lindee David, CEO achievements this fall: Singer advance. For partnership inqui- of CEPA. Nov. 21, 7:30 a.m.- Prospects for the Peace on ed by Employment Minister Ont. http://reconnect.casrai.org/ Crohn’s and Colitis Canada, and solo artist Alan Doyle is this ries, please contact Tara O’Leary 3 p.m. The Fairmont Palliser, China’s Maritime Borders—The Jason Kenney, and MPs Jenny Parliamentary Associations/ and Dr. Eric Benchimol, a pe- year’s keynote speaker at our Ot- at [email protected]. 20, 6 133 9th Ave. SW, Calgary, Canada-China Friendship So- Simms and Rodger Cuzner. By Exchanges—The Canada-U.K. diatric gastroenterologist. Nov. tawa Affi nity Newfoundland and p.m. reception; 7 p.m. Dinner; 9 Alta. www.economicclub.ca ciety presents a talk on “Pros- invitation only. Nov. 19. Ride- Interparliamentary Association 20, 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Labrador Dinner. Be sure to join p.m. After-dinner reception. The Parliamentary Associa- pects for the Peace on China’s au Canal Atrium South, Ottawa hosts an Executive Committee $100.57 members, $124.30 other Memorial alumni, friends, Fairmont Chateau Laurier, 1 Ride- tions/Exchanges—The Canadi- Maritime Borders” with Gordon Convention Centre, 55 Colonel Meeting in Ottawa, Ont. Nov. non-members. One King West dignitaries and other special au St., Ottawa, Ont. an NATO Parliamentary Asso- Houlden, director, China Insti- By Dr., Ottawa, Ont. RSVP to 19. www.parl.gc.ca/IIA Hotel, 1 King St. W., Toronto, guests for an unforgettable eve- ciation travels to The Hague, tute, University of Alberta. Nov. FRIDAY, NOV. 21 [email protected] Parliamentary Associations/ Ont. www.economicclub.ca ning, celebrating Newfoundland Netherlands for the 60th An- Second Annual Progress 20, 7:30 p.m., $10 non-mem- Canada ReConnect14 Exchanges—The Canada-Eu- and Labrador’s rich culture and Canadian Energy Summit nual Session. Nov. 21. www. Gala— bers. Knox Presbyterian Church, Conference—Some 200 North rope Parliamentary Association The Broadbent Institute’s heritage, while connecting with 2014—The Economic Club parl.gc.ca/IIA Geneva Hall, 120 Lisgar St., Ot- American research adminis- will travel to Helsinki, Finland Second Annual Progress Gala will former classmates and making of Canada presents the Cana- trators, academics, librarians, feature a keynote speaker Robert tawa, Ont. www.ccfso.org new friends. To purchase tickets, dian Energy Summit 2014. Continued on page 58

The negotiatior The media executives Storied PM inside the cellphone wars The Top Brad Shaw BUSINESS 50LEADERS The gentler, folksy, Calgary CEO

Canada’s biggest The pipeline proposals banks, new faces feeding Harper’s oil grid

Get the new 3RZHU ΖQȵXHQFH POWERANDINFLUENCE.CA magazine edition FOR FREE 56 THE HILL TIMES, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2014 FEATURE BUZZ

Thirty-eight McGill students will vis- it Nov. 19th and 20th as part of the McGill Women in House program that seeks to increase female representation by breaking Weston is Terry Fox’s man in Taiwan down barriers to entering political life. The participants will be paired with a female MP or Senator to shadow and also attend panels featuring The Toronto Star’s Tonda Mac- Mr. Weston, who lived in Taiwan from 1986- while Mr. Ma was justice minister, got in Continued from page 2 Charles, Ottawa Famous 5’s Isabel Metcalfe, 1997, was back in Taipei on the weekend to cel- touch with his old friend about the run. Green Party Leader Elizabeth May, NDP MP Conservative MP John Weston has ebrate the run’s return and take apart along- “He used to be the patron of the Terry Fox Niki Ashton, Liberal MP Carolyn Bennett, used his Taiwan connections to bring the side his old friend, President Ma Ying-jeou. Run when he was the mayor of Taipei, so he’s and NDP MP Mylène Freeman, herself a Terry Fox Run back to the country where Taiwan used to host a Terry Fox Run very familiar with the run and an admirer of former coordinator of the McGill program. he lived for more than a decade, and he but the tradition lapsed sometime in the Terry Fox,” Mr. Weston said of Mr. Ma. Senators Joan Fraser and Linda Frum will returned last week to take part in the (re) last decade. Mr. Weston, who headed an Mr. Weston chairs the Canada-Taiwan Par- also host a cocktail reception for the group. inaugural race. international lawyers association in Taiwan liamentary Friendship Group. He’s participated in the Terry Fox Run in his West Vancouver rid- ing but never took part while he was in Taipei. Shaw to hand out Rocket The Parliamentary group sponsored a Coordinated by: trip to Taiwan for Judith Fox-Adler, Terry’s Prize for kids programming sister and international director of the Terry Fox Foundation, to promote the run, and Terry’s brother, Darrell, took part in Shaw will be handing out its annual the weekend race, Mr. Weston said. Rocket Prize Nov. 25 at the Chateau Lauri- Making a difference “Given my role vis-à-vis Taiwan, I just er, a children’s programming award whose thought it was a really wonderful thing that reception regularly attracts an adult mix of would bring the people of Taiwan and the MPs, television executives and performers. a t a people of Canada together, united around Shaw will give out three $25,000 prizes One Star Time a humanitarian effort to raise money for for independent Canadian children’s pro- fi nding the cure and to raise the profi le for gramming—one each in separate categories the search for the cure,” he said. for preschoolers, children, and youth and families. An international jury of media NOMINATE SOMEONE TODAY! executives from Turner Broadcasting, Disney, Star’s Delacourt moving Nickelodeon and others selected the fi nalists Nominations are now being accepted for the and Canadian kids voted for the winners. to weekly columnist role The event will be held Nov. 25 in the Ontario Junior Citizen Chateau’s Adam Room from 6-9 p.m. Toronto Star reporter Susan Delacourt will have a different role at the daily news- The students are coming! of the Year Awards paper starting in January. The author of Shopping for Votes: How The strength of our community lies in solid citizens. Politicians Choose Us and We Choose Them Armed with a new campaign website, is moving from her daily reporter role to a polling data and a schedule of meetings If you know a young person, aged 6 to 17, who is involved in worthwhile weekly columnist, she said last week. with more than 100 MPs, the Canadian community service; a special person who is contributing while living with a “I’m still going to be writing about pol- Federation of Students is looking to make itics, but in the long form I prefer—books, limitation; a youth who has performed an act of heroism; or a ‘good kid’ the most of its last lobby day on the Hill features, columns, analysis,” she wrote in a before the 2015 election. who shows a commitment to making life better for others, doing more Facebook post. The student lobby group launched a than is normally expected of someone their age – help us recognize their Ms. Delacourt will also be spending website, itsnosecret.ca, that aims to get some time at Carleton University, teaching issues like student debt and youth unem- contribution – nominate them today! a course on strategic communications at ployment onto campaign agendas. It also its School of Political Management, where has a survey from polling fi rm Abacus she’s also a Riddell Fellow. Data showing Canadians think lowering She also said she would have more tuition fees and student debt is the most news soon about her next book project. important thing the federal government The Star won’t be adding a reporter to should do for post-secondary education. replace Ms. Delacourt as it recently wel- Leaders from the organization will be in comed Joanna Smith back from maternity Ottawa for meetings from Nov. 17-20. leave while keeping her replacement, Alex Boutilier, on permanently. God Save Justin Trudeau

MPs to help launch Sparks Hot on the heels of a Justin Trudeau autobiography comes a fi lm, God Save Justin Street’s Bier Markt Trudeau: The Art of Politics in the 21st Centu- ry, about boxing, glory and the 2015 election. Filmmakers Guylaine Maroist and Éric MPs from the three main parties are Ruel take Trudeau’s boxing match with former coming together to welcome Sparks Conservative Senator Patrick Brazeau as Street’s newest watering hole. the starting metaphor for a look at politics as Conservative MP Gord Brown, NDP MP spectacle and the Trudeau phenomenon. Glenn Thibeault and Liberal MP Wayne The French-language documentary fol- Easter are co-hosting the Bier Markt’s lows Mr. Trudeau and Mr. Brazeau in their Ottawa opening Nov. 19. training leading up to the 2012 fi ght that, in The chain, with fi ve locations in the hindsight, set them on very different paths. Toronto area and another in Montreal, is It also looks at the Trudeau brand and what owned by Prime Restaurants, which also the fi lmmakers called, in an interview with owns another popular Sparks Street spot the Huffi ngton Post Quebec, the “blind” for politicos, D’Arcy McGee’s. support the Liberal leader engenders. The Bier Markt will welcome patrons The fi lm’s trailer opens with a slightly with complimentary food and drinks from shaggier Mr. Trudeau staring earnestly into the 5:30-7:30 p.m. It’s located at 156 Sparks Nominations will be accepted until November 30 camera as a voiceover, his own voice, says in St.—you can’t miss the Manneken Pis stat- French: “It’s because I knew I would be good Contact this newspaper or the Ontario Community Newspapers Association ue above the entrance. at politics that I decided to go into politics.” Cut to scenes of Ottawa at night, bells tolling on at www.ocna.org/juniorcitizen or 905.639.8720 ext. 221 Parliament Hill, and a rear shot of the guy in McGill students to shadow the red boxing robe that says “The Canadian female politicians in wake Kid” strutting through adoring fans on his way Sponsored by: to the ring as a choir sings “God save the King.” of harassment allegations Biceps fl ex, fi reworks burst. And then it’s back to Trudeau’s face and voiceover: “It’s not just a question of whether or not we’ll win the fi ght. As Parliament returns this week to face It’s a question of how we’ll win” the shocking allegations of sexual harass- The fi lm premieres Nov. 18 at Cinema ment that surfaced earlier this month, a Excentris in Montreal and then plays Nov. 19 group of women from McGill University will in Quebec City and Nov. 20 in Sherbrooke. be on the Hill to shadow female politicians. [email protected] THE HILL TIMES, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2014 57 HILL CLIMBERS

POLITICAL STAFFERS

Infrastructure and Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Denis Lebel Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz has welcomed a new assistant, Meanwhile, Public Works Minister Diane Finley recently bid hired veteran staffer Agop Evereklian to work as his new director Adam Reid, to work in his ministerial office. farewell to staffer Andrea Montenegrino, according to GEDS. of economic development.

Both job postings were put online in mid-October, with an end date to submit applications at the beginning Infrastructure Minister Lebel of this month, and both are for full- time jobs in the NDP’s OLO at 131 Queen St. in downtown Ottawa. The communications officer hires veteran staffer Evereklian and graphic designer will work under the director of strategic com- munications—a role just recently the third most votes, ultimately moved back to his home province tary Secretary but he recently joined vacated by Karine Fortin, who is losing to NDP MP Lysane Blanch- of Alberta to work for premier Minister of State for Sport Bal Gosal’s now deputy national director of the ette-Lamothe. He began working Jim Prentice. In the meantime, office as the new director of policy. party—to create “high-impact de- for the city of Montreal in summer press secretary Marisa Monnin is Chief of Staff Aaron Gairdner is signs” and produce “template-driv- following the 2011 election, starting acting as communications lead, in charge of the minister’s office. en products” ranging from “direct LAURA RYCKEWEART off as chief of staff to former mayor but stay tuned for an update. mail to policy backgrounders to Gerald Tremblay and leaving as a Chief of Staff Jeannie Smith is Public Works Minister Finley innovative digital content,” accord- senior managing director. in charge of the minister’s office. loses staffer Andrea Montenegrino ing to the job posting. Now, Mr. Evereklian is once Meanwhile, Public Works Min- Among the responsibilities nfrastructure and Intergovern- again working for the Conser- PMO in need of new regional ister Diane Finley recently bid listed is developing print and Imental Affairs Minister Denis vative government, this time as adviser, Virginie Bonneau farewell to staffer Andrea Monte- online “communications products Lebel, who is also the minister director of economic development The Prime Minister’s Office re- negrino, according to GEDS. to support” the NDP leader and fed- responsible for the economic de- to Mr. Lebel and working out of cently bid farewell to its regional Until recently, Ms. Montene- eral caucus, ensuring they follow velopment agency for Quebec and the minister’s regional office in affairs adviser for Quebec, Vir- grino was working as a special professional and “internal brand” is the regional minister for Quebec, Montreal, Que. He replaces Jean- ginie Bonneau, who is no longer assistant to Ms. Finley. Ms. Monte- guidelines, helping to train and has hired veteran staffer Agop Luc Benoit, who was working as listed anywhere on GEDS. negrino first began working in Ms. support MPs’ staff directly as need- Evereklian to work as his new director of economic development Ms. Bonneau has been working Finley’s ministerial office in March ed, and working collaboratively to director of economic development. to Mr. Lebel until earlier this fall. in the PMO since the summer of 2009. At the time, Ms. Finley was advance the NDP caucus’ “Parlia- A former Liberal staffer, Mr. Mr. Evereklian is originally 2011. Previously, she was a lobby the minister responsible for hu- mentary goals and agenda.” The Evereklian’s career in federal politics from Lebanon and immigrated to assistant to then chief government man resources and skills develop- annual salary is listed at $56,104. dates back to the early 1990s when he Canada at the age of 16. whip Gordon O’Connor, who ment, and Ms. Montenegrino first A new director of strategic was working for the then Liberal gov- Chief of Staff Yan Plante is in remains the Conservative MP for began working in her office as an communications has yet to be ernment, including as chief of staff to charge of Mr. Lebel’s ministerial Carleton-Mississippi Mills, Ont. Ms. assistant to then Parliamentary hired in the NDP OLO, but stay minister Michel Dupuy and—after office. Bonneau left the Chief Govern- secretary Ed Komarnicki, who tuned for an update. a stint off the Hill working for Kia Canadian Heritage Minister ment Whip’s Office as a committee remains the Conservative MP for The video editor and motion Canada in Montreal—as chief of staff Shelly Glover has hired a new direc- coordinator around February 2010. Souris-Moose Mountain, Sask. graphics animator will work full- to then minister of citizenship and im- tor to work in her ministerial office No new regional affairs adviser Previously, Ms. Montenegrino time in the research bureau, and migration Judy Sgro, who continues straight from the exempt staff ranks. for Quebec has yet been added to worked in the Government Whip’s will be responsible for projects to sit as the MP for York West, Ont. Remi Moreau recently joined Ms. the PMO’s staff roster on GEDS. office as a committee coordinator ranging from “short web videos In 2005, following Ms. Sgro’s Glover’s office to take over as the Currently working in the region- after first being hired in the fall of to live broadcasts to interstitial resignation as a Cabinet minister, minister’s new director of Parlia- al affairs unit is Andrea Smotra, 2007 under then Whip Jay Hill. Ms. branding (bumpers, lower-thirds),” Mr. Evereklian began working for mentary and caucus affairs. Previ- regional affairs adviser for the Montenegrino continued working according to the job posting. government as a director of Interna- ously, Semhar Tekeste was working prairies; Leigh Duncan, regional in the office in 2008 when Mr. Among the responsibilities listed tional affairs and protocol and was in this capacity, but she recently left affairs adviser for Ontario; Shaun O’Connor took over as Whip until is conceiving and producing “video responsible for organizing interna- to work for Citizenship and Immi- Webb, regional affairs adviser for she left to work for Ms. Finley. spots for web distribution,” conceiv- tional conferences and summits on gration Minister Chris Alexander. British Columbia and the Territo- Ms. Montenegrino studied a bach- ing and creating “simple motion behalf of the federal government for Mr. Moreau arrived in Ms. ries; and Drew Campbell, regional elor in business administration from graphic and animated character the UN and Organisation internatio- Glover’s office straight from the affairs adviser for the Atlantic. Western University in London, Ont. animations,” shooting HD content on nale de la Francophonie (OIF). office of Transport Minister Lisa Chief of Staff Ray Novak is Ms. Montenegrino is the location and in studios, coordinat- Mr. Evereklian left the Liberal Raitt, where he had similarly in charge of the Prime Minister’s daughter of Ottawa lawyer Manny ing live streaming, and specifying party in 2007 and became a Conser- been working as the minister’s Office, located in the Langevin Montenegrino, who’s previously equipment and software needed and vative. He ran as the Conservative director of issues management Block in downtown Ottawa, aided provided counsel to senior mem- coordinating with external vendors. candidate in the riding of Laval-Les and Parliamentary affairs. by deputy chiefs of staff Jenni bers of the Conservative Party. Until recently, the NDP OLO Îles, Que., in the fall 2008 election, Originally from Quebec, Mr. Byrne and Howard Anglin. Chief of Staff Lynette Corbett has been freelancing this work but ultimately came second to Lib- Moreau was working as an issues is in charge of Ms. Finley’s minis- out and it’s largely been done by eral incumbent Raymonde Folco. manager in the Prime Minister’s Agriculture minister Ritz hires terial office. Ben Dickerson, a former NDP After that election, Mr. Everek- Office (PMO) until the fall of 2013 new assistant, Adam Reid communications staffer who left lian was hired to work as chief of when he left to work for Ms. Raitt. A Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz NDP Research Bureau to the office in 2012 to become a staff to then minister of Citizenship new Parliamentary affairs director has welcomed a new assistant to welcome new staff freelancer (continuing to work for and Immigration Jason Kenney. has yet to be added to Ms. Raitt’s staff work in his ministerial office. Two recent job postings listed the NDP). Now, the NDP is look- Mr. Evereklian worked for Mr. Ken- roster on the government’s electronic Adam Reid recently joined Mr. on the NDP’s website indicate two ing to hire a fulltime video editor ney for about two-and-a-half years directory service (GEDS), but keep Ritz’s office as the new assistant impending staff additions to the of- and motion graphics animator. until the summer of 2010 when reading Hill Climbers for an update. to the Parliamentary Secretary for ficial opposition’s research bureau Chief of Staff Raoul Gébert is he left to run as the Conservative In other staffing news, Ms. Agriculture, Conservative MP Pierre office in Ottawa: the hiring of a new in charge of the OLO, aided by candidate for Pierrefonds-Dollard, Glover recently bid farewell to Lemieux. Previously, David von communications officer and graphic deputy chiefs of staff Steve Mo- Que., in the next federal election her director of communications, Meyenfeldt was working in Mr. Ritz’s designer, and a new video editor ran and Chantale Turgeon. in 2011. Mr. Evereklian garnered Mike Storeshaw, who’s since office as assistant to the Parliamen- and motion graphics animator. [email protected] 58 THE HILL TIMES, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2014 FEATURE EVENTS

Second Annual Progress Gala— Progress Gala Nov. The Broadbent Institute’s Second Annual Progress Gala will feature 20 at Maple Leaf a keynote speaker Robert Reich and a Q&A with Hugh Segal. Nov. 20, Gardens in Toronto 6-9 p.m. $150. Former Maple TUESDAY, NOV. 25 Leaf Gardens, Growing Canadian Entre- 60 Carlton St., preneurship: Reducing the Toronto, Ont. www. Start Up Failure Rate and broadbentinstitute. Improving Financial Manage- ca/gala. The Hill ment—The Economic Club of Times photograph by Canada presents a panel dis- Jake Wright cussion on “Growing Canadian Entrepreneurship.” Panellists include Minister of State (Fi- nance) Kevin Sorensen and Parliamentary Jeff Cates, President, Intuit Canada. Nov. 25, 11:30-1:30 p.m., $89. Fairmont Chateau Calendar Laurier, 1 Rideau St., Ottawa, Ont. www.economicclub.ca Our National Energy Di- alogue: Shifting from Sound SUNDAY, NOV. 23 Oceans on the Hill: Ocean Engineering to Mobilized Acidifi cation—David Miller, Mohamed Fahmy Fund- Engagement—The Econom- President and CEO, WWF-Can- ic Club of Canada presents a raiser—The Canadian Com- ada and the All-Party Ocean mittee for World Press Free- talk with Tim McMillan, new Caucus co-chairs, Conser- president and CEO of CAPP. dom presents readings and vative MP Bruce Stanton a screening of War Photog- Nov. 25, 11:45 a.m.-1:30 (Simcoe North) and NDP MP p.m. The King Edward Hotel, rapher, the story of James Fin Donnelly (New Westmin- Nachtwey, a photojournalist 37 King St. E., Toronto, Ont. ster-Coquitlam & Port Moody, www.economicclub.ca who has covered more than B.C.) host an event featuring 30 wars over the past three Shaw Rocket Prize Awards a talk with Bill Dewey, Taylor Ceremony—The 2014 Shaw decades. Nov. 23, 6 p.m. Shellfi sh Farm, on the eco- Mayfair Theatre, 1074 Bank Rocket Prize Awards are be- nomic impacts of acidifi cation ing held. Nov. 25, 6-9 p.m. St., Ottawa, Ont. www.ccw- for the Canadian shellfi sh in- pf-cclpm.ca/english Fairmont Chateau Laurier, 1 dustry. Nov. 24, 4:30-6:30 Rideau St., Ottawa, Ont. RSVP Parliamentary Asso- p.m. Centre Block, Room ciations/Exchanges—The to 613-288-2307 or jclaroc- 216-N, Parliament Hill, Otta- [email protected] 20th Canada-Mexico Inter- wa, Ont. RSVP to Gayle Mc- parliamentary Meeting takes Power Shifts & Vibrant Clelland by Nov. 17 to 613- Economies: Canada Awakens to place in Ottawa, Ont. Nov. 797-4555 or gmccelland@ 21. www.parl.gc.ca/IIA Opportunities & Risks in South- wwfcanada.org east Asia—This conference is MONDAY, NOV. 24 Genomics: the Power your opportunity to join leading and the Promise—Genome House is Sitting—The experts from the region to probe Canada and the Gairdner security, political and trade House of Commons is sitting Foundation host their signa- and will continue to sit until issues, and Canada’s strategy ture conference. Mingle with towards this region. Speakers Dec. 12. world-leading experts in this Canada and the Caribbe- include: Mely Caballero-An- cutting-edge fi eld of S&T. thony, former senior offi cial in an Community: Taking Stock Register for full conference or and Moving Forward—CIPS the ASEAN Secretariat and a Nov. 25 Gala Dinner only – VIP leading expert from Singapore at the University of Otta- Reception 6:15 p.m. (North wa and CIC National Capi- and Peter Hall, Vice-President Atrium, 2nd Floor) followed and Chief Economist, Export tal Branch present a panel by dinner at 7 p.m. (Trillium discussion on “Canada and Development Canada. For Ballroom, 4th Floor). Nov. 24- conference agenda & more the Caribbean Community” 26. Ottawa Convention Cen- featuring Harry Nawbatt, information. Nov. 25, 8:15 tre, 55 Colonel By Dr., Ottawa, a.m. Tabaret Hall, University High Commissioner of Guy- Ont. For more information, ana and others. Nov. 24, 4 of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ont. http:// please contact Hélène Meil- opencanada.org/event/cic-na- p.m. Free. Social Sciences leur at 613-751-4460 ext. Bldg., Room 4004, 120 tional-capital-power-shifts-vi- 216. hmeilleur@genomecan- brant-economies-cana- University St., Ottawa, Ont. ada.ca or powerandpromise. cips.uottawa.ca da-awakens-to-the-opportuni- cvent.com/2014 ties-and-risks-in-southeast-asia/

Un important constructeur d’aéronefs LA RECHERCHE canadien collabore avec des chercheurs de l’Université du Nouveau- CONTRIBUE À LA Brunswick pour transformer l’industrie SÉCURITÉ AÉRIENNE aéronautique. Découvrez les résultats de la rencontre du secteur privé et de la recherche au Innovation.ca/Navigateur THE HILL TIMES, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2014 59 FEATURE EVENTS 14th Annual Ottawa Affi nity Newfoundland Celebration on Nov. 20

Naturals Project. Nov. 26, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., $89. mentary reception. A putting simulator and a golf Fairmont Chateau Laurier, 1 Rideau St., Ottawa, Ont. pro will be on hand to provide tips. Dec. 2, 4:30-6 www.economicclub.ca p.m. All Senators, MPs and staff welcome. Room Parliamentary Internship Program 45TH Anniver- 601, Parliamentary Restaurant. RSVP to Cynthia at sary Alumni Dinner—Former Quebec premier Jean 613-233-8906. Charest will be the guest speaker at the Parlia- Railway Association of Canada Annual Recep- mentary Internship Programme’s 45th Anniversary tion—The Railway Association of Canada hosts its Alumni Dinner. Nov. 26, 5:30 p.m. Adam Room, annual reception. Dec. 2, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Fairmont Fairmont Chateau Laurier, 1 Rideau St., Ottawa, Chateau Laurier, Laurier Room, 1 Rideau St., Otta- Ont. Complimentary tickets available for all MPs. wa, Ont. RSVP to Janet Greene at 613-567-8591 or Parliamentary Tickets available at www.pip-psp.org [email protected] Parliamentary Associations/Exchanges—The Cana- da-Europe Parliamentary Association holds its Executive FRIDAY, DEC. 5 Calendar Committee Meeting in Ottawa, Ont. Nov. 26. www.parl. Combating Tax Evasion: How the Harper Gov- gc.ca/IIA ernment is Clamping Down on Tax Cheats—The THURSDAY, NOV. 27 Economic Club of Canada presents a talk on “Com- TUESDAY, NOV. 25 bating Tax Evasion” with Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay, Championing Public Health Nutrition Conference— Jacqueline Hucker to Address the Ottawa Women’s minister of National Revenue. Dec. 5, 7:45-9 a.m., The Centre for Science in the Public Interest presents its Canadian Club—The Ottawa Women’s Canadian Club $89. One King West Hotel, 1 King St. W., Toronto, Championing Public Health Nutrition Conference. It will presents a luncheon talk with architectural historian Ont. www.economicclub.ca explore sodium in the food supply, workplace wellness, Jacqueline Hucker. Nov. 27, 12:30 p.m. Fairmont Cha- FRIDAY, DEC. 12 school food, nutrition labels, and confl ict of interest. More teau Laurier, Ballroom, 1 Rideau St., Ottawa, Ont. www. than 30 speakers are scheduled including Opposition lead- owcc.ca MP Peter Julian’s Annual Christmas Party—NDP er Thomas Mulcair and Green Party leader Elizabeth May. The Critical Role in Transparency in the Fight MP Peter Julian (Burnaby-New Westminster, B.C.) hosts Nov. 25-26. Canadian Museum of History, 100 Laurier St., Against Corruption—The Empire Club presents a talk on his annual Christmas party. All welcome. Please bring Gatineau, Que. Register to htps://secure.effreg.com/regis- “The Critical Role in Transparency in the Fight Against non-perishable food donation. Dec. 12, 4-7 p.m. Nik- ter/cphn2014 Corruption,” with Claire Woodside and Pierre Gratton in kei Centre, 6688 Southoaks Cres., Burnaby, B.C. www. conversation with Akaash Maharaj. Nov. 27, 12 p.m., peterjulian.ca WEDNESDAY, NOV. 26 $95. Arcadian Court, 401 Bay St., Toronto, Ont. www. Noëls Modernes—The Capital Chamber Choir Conservative Weekly Caucus Meeting—The Conser- empireclub.org presents Noëls Modernes. Dec. 12, 8 p.m., $15. St. vatives are scheduled to meet at 9:30 a.m. in Room Rise to Greatness: The History of Canada with Con- Joseph’s Church, 174 Wilbrod St., Ottawa, Ont. www. 237-C, Centre Block. For more information, call the rad Black—The Ottawa International Writers Festival capitalchamberchoir.ca PMO Press Offi ce at 613-957-5555. presents Conrad Black on the history of Canada. Nov. SATURDAY, DEC. 13 NDP Weekly Caucus—The federal New Democrats 27, 7 p.m., $15. Centretown United Church, 507 Bank are scheduled to meet for their weekly caucus meeting, St., Ottawa, Ont. www.writersfestival.org Patrick Brown’s 7th Annual Family Skate—Conser- Railway Room, 253-D, Centre Block, 9-11 a.m. noon. MONDAY, DEC. 1 vative MP Patrick Brown (Barrie, Ont.) hosts his 7th For more information, please contact senior press secre- annual family skate. Help support the food bank. Dec. tary Marc-André Viau at 613-295-9228 or marc-andre. House is Sitting—The House is sitting this week and 13, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Barrie Molson Centre, Barrie, Ont. [email protected] will sit until Dec. 12. www.servingbarrie.com Liberal Weekly Caucus Meeting—The federal Liber- P3s are Working: The Role of the Financial Sector in The Parliamentary Calendar is a free listing edited als are scheduled to meet for their weekly caucus meet- Successful Infrastructure Projects and Why you Should by listings editor Alia Heward who can be reached at ing in Room 112-N, Centre Block, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. For Care—The Empire Club of Canada presents a talk with 613-232-5952, ext. 200. Information regarding polit- more information, contact the Liberal spokeswoman Janet L. Ecker, president and CEO, Toronto Financial ical, cultural and governmental events should be sent Kate Purchase at 613-947-5100. Services Alliance. Dec 1, 12 p.m., $95. Hilton Hotel, to [email protected] with the subject line ‘Parliamen- The New Cannabis in Canada: Access, Perception Ballroom, 145 Richmond St. W., Toronto, Ont. www. 14th Annual Ottawa Affi nity Newfoundland and tary Calendar’ by Wednesdays at noon. Send in your empireclub.org and the Way Forward—The Economic Club of Canada Labrador Celebration with Alan Doyle—Nov. 20, 6 event in a paragraph with all the relevant details. Our fax presents an interactive panel discussion on “The New TUESDAY, DEC. 2 number is 613-232-9055. We can’t guarantee inclusion Cannabis in Canada: Access, Perception and the Way p.m. reception; 7 p.m. Dinner; 9 p.m. After-dinner of every event, but we do our best. Forward.” Panellists include Alan N. Young, Osgoode National Allied Golf Associations Reception— reception. The Fairmont Chateau Laurier, 1 Rideau [email protected] Hall School of Law and Jennifer Caldwell, The Peace The National Allied Golf Associations host a parlia- St., Ottawa, Ont. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright The Hill Times

POMME GCTC AND A COMPANY OF FOOLS AND CO-PRODUCTION 'RESTES: – WORLD PREMIERE SHIPWRECKED! Written by A Company of Fools Directed by AL Connors Nov. 25th to Dec. 14th, 2014

Family “The Fools know how to do it. They of 4 are silly, funny, exuberant and only capture the essence of the Bard.” $96 – OTTAWA LIFE MAGAZINE

BOX OFFICE: 613 236-5196 | WWW.GCTC.CA | 1233 WELLINGTON STREET WEST #GCTCFools Happy customers. That’s what sets us apart.

TELUS continues to be the industry leader in delivering a better customer experience.

In the latest CCTS report, TELUS had fewer complaints than any of Canada’s major national telecommunication companies for the third consecutive year. TELUS complaints have steadily decreased, by a total of 53%. Even with over 11 million connections, TELUS had only 5.8% of total complaints received by the CCTS.

We’re committed to giving Canadians the best customer experience. Help us to continue to improve by sharing your thoughts and ideas at forum.telus.com