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NEWS LOBBYING HILL LIFE & PEOPLE PARLIAMENT BUILDINGS NEWS ELECTORAL REFORM Lobbyists to focus on Majority wants marijuana, defence This is not your grandma’s referendum on procurement, Wellington Building, electoral reform, infrastructure, at question dominates caucus retreats, initial House departmental $425-million renovation consultations this committee work, but summer revealed, ready this fall feds deke and dodge BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT Lobbying activity tends to drop off in summer, but The topic of holding a national referen- dum on changing Canada’s voting system there’s still plenty to do, was a hot one at meetings of the Special House Electoral Reform Committee on the and MPs can expect some Hill last week, and a poll conducted by Forum visits in their ridings. Research and released Monday found 65 per cent of respondents think a national referen- BY DEREK ABMA dum on electoral reform should be held. “The public always likes the idea of Federal lobbyists, including some who holding a referendum as a referendum will attend the Liberal and Conservative gives the public the impression that they caucus retreats, are focusing this summer on the upcoming marijuana legalization Continued on page 7 law and the Health Accord, defence procurement, infrastructure investments, pre-budget consultations, and various NEWS PRIVATE MEMBERS’ BILL departmental consultations. Continued on page 4 Senators want to pass Bélanger’s NEWS LIBERAL PARTY gender neutral Meet Jack Siegel, the national anthem guy who led Grits’ bill this fall green-light committee, After fast-tracking it through and why he favours the House, Senators say they preferential ballot are confi dent the O Canada electoral system bill will pass by this winter break, if not sooner. BY DEREK ABMA BY RACHEL AIELLO Jack Siegel’s been a lawyer for more than 30 years and involved in politics for Senators say they are confi dent Cana- even longer. He was also the guy who dians will soon be singing the new gender- oversaw the Liberals’ powerful green-light neutral version of O Canada proposed committee in the last federal election and in Liberal MP Mauril Bélanger’s private the one who decided who got to run as member’s bill, C-210, which is currently Liberal candidates. before the Red Chamber and could become Mr. Siegel, 58, was born and raised in law this fall. Toronto, where he continues to live and Offi cially known as An Act to amend practise law for Blaney McMurtry LLP. His the National Anthem Act (gender), it will two law specialties are employment and change two words in the English version electoral matters. Asked about connections of O Canada from “in all thy sons com- between these two niche areas, he said in Wow factor: The newly renovated Wellington Building, which took six years to complete and cost mand” to “in all of us command.” $425.2-million, will be open in the fall for MPs. The old escalators are gone, there is a green wall, Continued on page 6 the mosaic is restored and the entire building is like brand new. The Hill Times photographs Jake Wright Continued on page 18 2 THE HILL TIMES, MONDAY, JULY 11, 2016 FEATURE BUZZ

Her dad, Fawad Popalyar, who tweeted Canadians, and we stand by this promise,” the video, tells her in the video that Mr. Mr. Hehr said in a press release. “We are Sajjan is in his B.C. riding. reopening these nine offi ces and delivering ON Sophia continues to be upset, repeating on our commitments to treat veterans with EARD THE ILL “I want to go to Canada Day,” while her dad the care, compassion, and respect they H H explains that it is raining. Eventually, dad deserve.” BY DEREK ABMA relents and says, “Okay, we’re going,” just Other locations where reopenings are before the video ends. planned are Saskatoon, Charlottetown, In response to the video, Mr. Sajjan ar- Sydney, N.S., Windsor and Thunder Bay, ranged a meeting with Sophia on Thursday Ont., Brandon, Man., and Prince George and gave Sophia a tour of Centre Block. and Kelowna, B.C. This will happen by May The defence minister posted his own of next year, the government said. Hill community stunned video days before the meeting, in which Veterans Affairs is in the process hir- he said: “Hi Sophia. How are you doing? ing 400 new employees to ensure that any I saw your touching video. I’m so sorry I one case manager has no more than 25 by sudden death of Mike missed you in Ottawa. Unfortunately, I was veterans on their client list. As of May, 250 celebrating Canada with my family in Van- new frontline workers had been hired, the couver. But my staff is going to get in touch department said. Robinson, mentor to ‘almost with your parents and try to arrange a time that we can meet.” He tweeted a picture of himself with So- Sister Louise meets phia after his meeting with her Thursday, endless’ list of people saying, “I met my new friend Sophia today. Trudeau—and not for When she grows up, she wants to be Prime fi rst time Minister. I bet she will.” A previous video of Sophia went viral late last year, one that featured her naming several members of cabinet and identifying Democratic Institutions Minister Maryam Monsef as her favourite. Former Ontario premier to be appear at Liberal riding fundraiser

Former Ontario premier Dalton McGuinty will be appearing at a fun- Prime Minster Justin Trudeau met with Sister Liberal backroom legend dies: Mike Robinson, third form the left, celebrated Earnscliffe Strategy draiser this week to Louise Dunn last week. Photograph courtesy of Group’s 25th anniversary with family members in 2014. Also in the picture are, from the left, son support the Liberal Craig Robinson, wife Mary-Louise (M.L.) Walsh, daughter Katie Robinson, son-in-law Sean Rock- riding association in Serenity Renewal for Families burn, and daughter-in-law Katherine Levitt. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright the suburban Ottawa constituency of Ne- Prime Minster Justin Trudeau got a visit hile celebrating Canada Day earlier against somebody in a political campaign pean, represented by from a highly loved Ottawa philanthropist Wthis month, many were shocked to and they would be calling him to see if they Liberal MP Chandra and religious leader last week, Sister Lou- hear of the sudden death of one of the most could have a beer with him at the end of Arya. ise Dunn, who reminded the prime minster Dalton McGuinty is prominent political players in Ottawa over the day. He was just that kind of a guy.” “The evening that it was not the fi rst time they had met. appearing at a feder- the last several decades. A memorial for Mr. Robinson is taking promises to be a spe- A newsletter from Serenity Renewal for al LIberal fundraiser Mike Robinson died suddenly on July place Tuesday, July 12, at 4 p.m. at Beach- cial one to celebrate Families, an organization that Sister Louise in Nepean, Ont., on 1 at the age of 65, not long after arriving wood Cemetery in Ottawa followed by a Liberal successes, helped found in 1983 that helps families Tuesday night. The in Normandy, France, where he planned reception at the Métropolitain Brasserie at meet Liberal friends deal with addition issues, said the two Hill Times photograph to spend the summer. He left behind his 6 p.m. and enjoy delicious met last Monday at Mr. Trudeau’s offi ce at wife of 40 years, Mary-Louise Walsh, four refreshments,” says a by Jake Wright Langevin Block. adult children, four grandchildren, and his notice for the event Much of the conversation between Mr. mother Jan Robinson. Sajjan visits with two- on the Liberal Party’s website. Trudeau and Sister Louise was kept pri- His career in politics started in the The event is being held Tuesday night at vate, though the organization said 83-year- 1970s as a Hill staffer, gaining experience year-old Sophia after an Indian food establishment in the riding old Sister Louise reminded the prime min- in departments such as Indian and North- called Rinag. Tickets are $200 a piece, or ister of the time when he was 11-years-old ern Affairs, Science and Technology, and disappointing Canada Day $1,525 for a table of eight. and he came to her door with his brothers the Treasury Board. He held several senior The same night, National Revenue on Halloween, bringing her a pumpkin pie positions in the federal Liberal Party, in- Minister Diane Lebouthillier is hosting a as a gift. cluding that of chief fi nancial offi cer from cocktail dinner in her riding of Gaspésie- The newsletter noted that Sister Lou- 1986 to 1990. Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Que. The special ise’s mother was a big fan of Mr. Trudeau’s In 1990, he chaired Paul Martin’s cam- guest at this event in Fatima, Que., is Trans- father and former prime minister Pierre paign for the Liberal leadership, which was port Minister Marc Garneau, the Liberal Elliott Trudeau. “She had a poster size ultimately won by Jean Chrétien. He later MP for Notre-Dame-de-Grâce-Westmount, picture of [Pierre Elliott Trudeau] hanging headed the transition team when Mr. Mar- Que. The cost for this occasion is $100 a in her kitchen,” the organization quoted tin became prime minister in 2003. person, or $30 for those younger than 25. Sister Louise as saying, adding that she Mr. Robinson was also a principal of felt her mother was with her during last the government-relations fi rm Earnscliffe week’s visit. “I was very aware of her pres- Liberals begin process ence and her approval.” Strategy Group, a company he helped Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan and two-year- found with Harry Near with 1989. old Sophia Popalyar hanging out in the House of reopening Veterans Scott Reid, a CTV correspondent and Chamber last week. Photograph courtesy of Rail conference planned former adviser to Mr. Martin, has known Harjit Sajjan’s Twitter Affairs offi ces Mr. Robinson since the late 1980s and got for November the chance to work alongside him on many Perhaps lobbyists should take note of occasions. He said what stood out most how the following scenario can lead to a One down, eight about Mr. Robinson was his generosity. high-level political meeting. to go. The annual National Railway Day “The number of people that passed Sophia Popalyar, a two-year-old Ottawa Veterans Affairs Conference is taking place Nov. 1 at the through Ottawa, beginning in the 1970s, girl who is quite up on politics compared Minister Kent Hehr Château Laurier. who sought advice from him, received to most people her age—or of any age, if went to Corner The Canadian Association of Railway advice from him, who he worked with di- we’re being honest about it—was featured Brook, N.L., last Suppliers and the Railway Association of rectly, who he helped shape and guide their in a YouTube video making the rounds on week to reopen a Vet- Canada are teaming up to host the event. careers, that list is almost endless,” he said. Twitter recently. It showed her on Canada erans Affairs offi ce, Tickets are on sale now for $350 for Mr. Reid said such generosity extended Day in the backseat of a car and quite one of nine of such members for these associations and even to Mr. Robinson’s opponents in poli- upset that she couldn’t go to Parliament facilities closed down government offi cials, and $450 for others. tics and business, and as a result, he had Hill and visit with Defence Minister Harjit by the previous Con- The prices go up by $100 for each category no enemies. Sajjan. servative government after Oct. 1. “People I worked against in politics “I want to go to Parliament … to see that the Liberals have Those interested in attending should want to see me die; they want to throw me Harjit Sajjan,” Sophia cries, as she sits in Veterans Affairs Min- promised to get go- contact Lynn Raby at lynn_raby@railway- under a train,” Mr. Reid laughed. “I’d always her car seat with two Canadian fl ags at- ister Kent Hehr. The ing again. suppliers.ca or 613-237-3888. sit and marvel at Mike. He was the kind tached to her head and maple leafs painted Hill Times photograph “This was part of [email protected] of guy where he’d spend all day working on her face. by Jake Wright our commitment to The Hill Times THE HILL TIMES, MONDAY, JULY 11, 2016 3 FEATURE RHÉAL FORTIN Bloc leader Fortin brushing up on his English, taking classes this summer Interim Bloc Québécois leader Rhéal Fortin will be taking English classes in Toronto during the second week of August.

BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT

PARLIAMENT HILL—Interim Bloc Québécois Leader Rhéal Fortin may not be a household name, but he says he wants to better communicate his party’s message to all Canadians and is working on his English-language skills to do so. Mr. Fortin, who represents Rivière-du-Nord, Que., will be spending a week of his summer break attending English-language classes in Toronto and he prac- tises his English regularly. He has been working to brush up his English skills since Janu- ary as part of an effort to better communicate his party’s mes- sage, but he told The Hill Times he also has a “personal interest” in Let’s talk: Interim Bloc Québécois Leader Réal Fortin says it’s important for politicians to be able to address Canadians in their ‘local language’ and is taking learning languages, in particular, English-language lessons. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia English. “I think that if I want to do a Mr. Fortin said after his tant for them too, for the same practice together and he’s very party during the collapse of the good job as the Bloc Québécois week in Toronto, he’ll be doing a reason as me,” and that it’s “more charming and he’s a very good Meech Lake Accord, along with leader, I have to speak English. Quebec tour to meet and discuss personal” and “more effi cient” to teacher,” she said. Progressive Conservative and Some people only speak English federal issues, including electoral speak to Canadians in the “local Mr. Fortin said there are “many Liberal MPs. The Bloc Québé- and I want to make sure that they reform and the Trans-Pacifi c Part- language.” important” issues that will be cois, which seeks to create the understand properly our message,” nership (TPP), with people across “Communication is something in focus for the Bloc Québécois conditions necessary for politi- said Mr. Fortin in an interview the province. This month, Mr. For- important, and in fact, we’re in when Parliament resumes in the cal secession from Canada, has with The Hill Times last week. tin said he will be meeting with Canada and I think if I want to fall, including electoral reform, 10 seats in the House today, “I always think it’s interest- various groups and organizations address a message to the people the Trans-Pacifi c Partnership but at one time was the offi cial ing for personal culture to learn in his own riding, including local in Toronto or in Calgary, I think I (TPP) agreement, as well as the opposition party in the House English. I would also like to learn mayors, local chambers of com- have to say that in English. I can recently passed assisted-dying when it won 54 seats in Quebec Spanish and other languages, but merce, and others “who want to say that in French and … ask for a legislation, Bill C-14. in the 1993 election. After the English language is a language see their MP.” translation, but I prefer to express “It looks that it’s going to be failure of the 1995 Quebec ref- that we have to use more often Mr. Fortin was elected as an myself in the local language,” he necessary to do something on it,” erendum, Mr. Bouchard left fed- here in Canada,” he said. MP for the fi rst time last fall with said. “If they [other party leaders] he said, referring to court chal- eral politics and Michel Gauth- Mr. Fortin said he studied 32 per cent of the vote and was want to address a message to the lenges of the bill. ier took over as Bloc leader of English as a child in school and appointed interim leader on Oct. Quebecers, they should do it in “These are projects that all the party. Mr. Gauthier served described his current English- 22 following former leader Gilles French because here the offi cial Canadians have to live for many as party leader from 1996-1997, speaking abilities as middle-of- Duceppe’s resignation after fail- language is French and for us it’s generations with.” followed by Gilles Duceppe, who the-road, or “mid-sized.” ing to win a seat in the House of important. I think it’s a particular- The Bloc Québécois was cre- had served as interim leader “It’s always the same thing Commons in the October election. ity that people appreciate.” ated as a sovereigntist party in between Mr. Bouchard and Mr. with my English; when I go The Bloc Québécois will elect a Mr. Fortin said that “particular- 1991, led by Lucien Bouchard Gauthier. Mr. Duceppe remained somewhere and speak English for new leader in the spring of 2017, ity” is one that should be culti- who left Brian Mulroney’s leader until 2011. Daniel Paillé a while, it gets better, [but] when and Mr. Fortin has indicated he vated and improved upon. governing caucus to head up the won the leadership in 2011, you don’t speak for a while, you will wait until the party’s national “I’m happy about that par- but resigned in 2013 for health get worse. So I need to practise council announces the rules of the ticularity here in Quebec, but it reasons. Mario Beaulieu was and this will be an occasion,” said race before announcing whether doesn’t mean that we have to stay elected party leader in 2013. Mr. Fortin. or not he will run. here and close our eyes on the Mr. Duceppe returned as party “I think probably all or most Mr. Fortin said he’s been work- rest of the world. So that’s why I leader again in 2015. of the former leaders of the Bloc ing on his English-speaking skills want to learn English.” The Bloc Québécois, fi rst Québécois speak English, and in weekly one-hour sessions on the Mr. Fortin said he recently elected with 54 seats and 49.3 I’m probably the worst; I’ll try to Hill, practising with a teacher pro- made a “deal” with Green Party per cent of the vote in 1993, has improve that,” he said. vided by the House of Commons. leader Elizabeth May (Saanich- gone down and up in popularity Mr. Fortin will be spending the “We have informal discus- Gulf Islands, B.C.) to help ever since in the province, though second week of August in Toronto sions on many subjects and he practise, “that for a while she will had a small resurgence in 2015. It attending English courses at corrects me when I don’t use the speak to me in French and I’ll 1997, it won 44 seats and 37.9 per the Berlitz Learning Centre. In right word or helps me to fi nd speak to her in English.” cent of the vote in the province; in between classes, he said he hopes the word. So it’s only discussion, Speaking with The Hill Times 2000, it won 38 seats and 39.9 per to explore the city, and will no but I’m really happy to have that last week, Ms. May said “it’s cent of the vote; in 2004, it won doubt get a chance to practise his course there in Toronto with Ber- a struggle for many to learn 54 seats again or 48.9 per cent; in English in the largely anglophone litz. … I don’t know what’s going French,” but she thinks that all 2006, it won 51 seats or 42.1 per city. to be the success. You should call Members of Parliament should be cent of the vote in the province; in Members of Parliament can me in the middle of August and bilingual. 2008, it won 49 seats; and in 2011, get “second offi cial language see if I’m better or not,” he sug- “I think it’s particularly won- it won four seats and 23.4 per cent training” at the House of Com- gested with a laugh. derful that the leader of the Bloc Green Party Leader Elizabeth May of the vote. In the last election it mons’ expense if approved and Asked about other party lead- Québécois—who is obviously has a deal with Rhéal Fortin. They’re won 10 seats or 19.3 per cent of arranged through the House ad- ers speaking French, Mr. Fortin the strongest proponent of an both goin to help each other practise the vote in the province. ministration, which is the case said it’s their decision but said independent Quebec—is learn- their French and English. The Hill [email protected] with Mr. Fortin. he also thinks that “it’s impor- ing English, and the two of us Times photograph by Andrew Meade The Hill Times 4 THE HILL TIMES, MONDAY, JULY 11, 2016 NEW LOBBYING Lobbyists to focus on marijuana, defence procurement, infrastructure, caucus retreats, departmental consultations this summer Lobbying activity to try and fi gure out if there is any connections to MPs easier to make contact with senior way they can throw a wrench into also help when ministerial or department offi cials. tends to drop off in this. And I think the other side [who meeting in Ottawa. “The minister might be going think] the government didn’t go far Mr. Jordan said back to their riding, but the chief summer, but there’s enough, well those messages will meetings with MPs of staff doesn’t go to Halifax; still plenty to do, still resonate.” in constituency the chief of staff likely stays in Mr. Lanthier said many offi ces are generally Ottawa except for when he or she and MPs can expect lobbyists are likely to step up their “better meetings” takes holidays,” he said. some visits in their efforts on defence procurement than Ottawa get- Mr. Jordan agreed that issues, particularly in the area togethers because summer is “a good time to see ridings over the next of replacing the CF-18 fi ghter “the MP isn’t bureaucrats. … It’s a good time to jets, with expectations that the being distracted engage at the department level,” few months. government is getting closer to by the day-to-day given that these offi cials, like the making a decision on this matter. rigmarole and politicians, are less wrapped up in Continued from page 1 “That kind of stuff is something routine of the the daily politics. that we’re going to be paying House. They’re Still, it was generally Louis-Alexandre Lanthier, a attention to,” Mr. Lanthier said. a little bit more acknowledged that there’s a drop lobbyist with Summa Strategies The issue of a new Health relaxed.” in lobbying activity after the Canada and a former staffer Accord with provinces will also Mr. Thurlow House rises for the summer. to Liberal MP Justin Trudeau attract an increasing amount of said: “[MPs] have “There’s a difference in (Papineau, Que.) before he became attention from lobbyists in the a lot more time [in intensity,” Mr. Lanthier said. “When prime minister, said marijuana coming months, Mr. Lanthier Lobbyists such as, top left going clockwise, Don summer], and if the House is sitting, you have legalization is bound to become said, adding that the government Boudria, Joe Jordan, Louis-Alexandre Lanthier, and you’re willing to committees, you have MPs who are a more central focus for lobbyists will likely fulfi ll its commitment Scott Thurlow, say activity generally dips in the go and see them, all in town, so clients are coming in the coming months, further of getting a new health agreement summer, but there is still a lot of work to do. The Hill great. I’m not going to be in town. You have lobby intensifying when the House done “within the next year or so.” Times photographs by Jake Wright and Cynthia Münster, and to pretend that days, you have events, you have resumes sitting in September, He noted that he has clients courtesy of Scott Thurlow’s LinkedIn people don’t make all that energy that’s going around with the government task force who have a strong interest in special trips to go throughout the year. … As soon as looking into this matter recently consultations that departments Conservative Leader Rona see people. Like I happen to have the summer arrives, and MPs go being announced. The government such as Transport, Innovation, Ambrose’s (Sturgeon River- a cottage in Kingston. Who knows back to their riding, the intensity in has said it will introduce federal and Heritage will have going this Parkland, Alta.) offi ce said that who I might happen to bump into Ottawa is not as strong.” legislation to legalize marijuana in summer. party’s caucus will get together while I’m there?” Mr. Jordan said, when the the spring 2017. Mr. Lanthier and others Sept. 14 to 15 in Halifax. Mr. Jordan said he encourages House and Senate are not sitting, “Any people who are working noted that Finance Canada has The House is scheduled to clients to visit their local MPs in consultant lobbyists like himself on that issue will start paying already started a process for resume sitting on Sept. 19. their ridings, or invite them to are relieved of the need to attention to that and will try consultations ahead of next year’s Mr. Thurlow predicted that their own facilities. constantly monitor everything to be in touch with that [task budget, written submissions for the Liberal retreat in Saguenay “It’s a time more for happening in the House, Senate, force] to prepare documentation which are due Aug. 5. “is going to be very busy” for relationship building than going and committees, to report or to appear in public,” Mr. “A lot of importance is being lobbyists, though “I am going to in with direct ‘asks’,” he said. “It’s and interpret for their clients’ Lanthier said. “That is going to put on that consultation from avoid it like the plague because I a little less hectic. You can get anything that might be relevant. be an issue that is going to come government’s perspective, so enjoy my summer vacations, but I the MP perhaps a little bit more “Things kind of calm down forward, I think, a bit more.” clients who have ideas of what am not your typical lobbyist.” focused. And because it’s related and you can go after things a little Scott Thurlow, a lawyer their needs are by the next He said the Conservative to the constituency, it tends to bit more methodically, maybe, and lobbyist with Temple Scott budget, they should be presenting meeting would also attract many resonate a little more.” and strategically,” he said. Associates, agreed that marijuana there fi rst,” he said. lobbyists, but not as many as the The Heart and Stroke Yet, some say the demands of will be a major focus for lobbyists Mr. Jordan also cited Liberal meeting. Foundation is planning to target lobbyists are not dropping off this this summer and continue to be in the various consultations Chris Gray, a lobbyist with the 15 to 20 MPs over the summer summer as much as they typically the fall. departments are involved in Heart and Stroke Foundation, said for meetings, Mr. Gray said, in an would. “There’s still quite a few as something lobbyists will be his organization will be focused attempt to “build champions” and “It’s not changing as much issues related to legalization that occupied with this summer. this summer on keeping the turn MPs into “people who are as it would be in a more mature will probably drive a lot of the Personally, Mr. Jordan government’s “feet to the fi re” on willing to go to bat for us.” Parliament because this is still a agenda, because there’s certainly said much of his efforts in some of the promises the Liberals “I think the summer is a really beginner Parliament, so there’s a lot of money involved,” he said. the coming months will be made during last year’s election good time to sit down with MPs,” still many clients who have not It’s estimated the illegal on getting information about platform, such a restrictions on he said. “They have a little bit met Members of Parliament,” said marijuana industry is worth the government’s plans for marketing food and beverages more time. … All Members of Mr. Boudria. “They don’t know $7-billion per year and it costs the infrastructure investments. to children, and requiring plain Parliament of any stripe seem members of the committee that federal government $2.3-billion to “We’re trying to follow the packaging for cigarettes. to have more time during the their industry relates to. They enforce. government’s plan and fi gure He added that his group will summer, be it at a barbecue event, don’t know them because the In general, Mr. Thurlow said out when the envelopes will be be pushing the government or what have you.” election was still relatively recent. lobbyists will be using the mandate available and what the conditions to update the Canada Food Mr. Gray said meetings with “And second of all, and maybe letters that Prime Minister Trudeau and criteria will be,” he said, Guide, and put in place tougher MPs in their ridings ideally more importantly, it’s the largest sent to cabinet ministers shortly contrasting that with his winter regulations on trans fat and salt involve a volunteer from the area. changeover of Members of after taking offi ce last year as a and spring priorities of following in processed food. Staff from the Heart and Stroke Parliament in Canadian history. “checklist” and “working on the proceedings in the House, Senate, “Those are the things that Foundation’s larger Ottawa There’s more that needs to be items that are in there and haven’t and committees to make sure are in the [health] minster’s and Toronto offi ces can attend done to familiarize MPs with been dealt with yet.” clients are aware of and properly mandate letter that we are going meetings fairly easily in those various issues than there would While Bill C-14, the physician- understand the daily political to continue to see where we can areas, he said, adding that his be at any other time.” assisted dying bill, has passed, developments. help the government implement group has government-relations Mr. Jordan said: “Part of it is Mr. Lanthier said it will continue Mr. Jordan said he will be in a timely fashion,” he said. representatives in every province. you’ve got a new government, so to be something that comes up keeping a close eye on Canada’s There is still anticipated to be He added that ministers are they’ve got a list of to-dos. You’ve regularly in lobbying, given that economy because a surge in a fair amount of contact between also easier to meet with in summer, also got a shift in government in the government has promised to growth will prompt questions lobbyists and MPs this summer, noting that the Heart and Stroke the sense of the ideology behind, review and, if needed, update this of when the government should though it’ll be happening more Foundation recently met with ‘What’s the role of government?’” law in the future. “have to turn off the taps, because often in MPs’ ridings and less Finance Minister Bill Morneau he said. Joe Jordan, a lobbyist with that will affect everything.” often in Ottawa. (Toronto Centre, Ont.) in his riding. “So you’ve got a government Bluesky Strategy Group and a Mr. Lanthier said there will Mr. Lanthier said his clients Don Boudria, a lobbyist with now that is more interventionist former Liberal MP, agreed, noting likely be much interest from are encouraged to have their Hill & Knowlton Strategies than the past one, so they’re how much opposition there was lobbyists in caucus meetings offi cials across the country meet and a former federal Liberal going to be doing more stuff. to the bill, both from those who planned for both the Liberals and with their local MPs in the ridings cabinet minister, said many MPs And the more they do, the more thought it went too far and those the Conservatives in the coming during the summer. still come through the national [lobbying] activity it drives; who thought it didn’t go far enough. months. “MPs tend to pay a lot more capital throughout the summer, people trying to stop what they’re “I don’t think any of the groups The Prime Minister’s Offi ce attention when it’s somebody providing opportunities for Ottawa- doing, people trying to encourage that were lobbying on [Bill C-14] confi rmed a Liberal caucus who’s from their area and even based lobbyists to meet with what they’re doing, people trying are going to go away,” he said. “The retreat will be held Aug. 25 to better if they’re from their them. 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Jack Siegel, we walk out of our pictured at nomination meet- Meet Jack Siegel, the Duke of ings—where on the Richmond bar fi rst tally of the pref- in Toronto with erential ballot no- then-prime body got over 30 per the guy who led ministerial cent—with a choice candidate Justin that got some level Trudeau during of preference from the election over 50 per cent, Grits’ green-light campaign last there’s a coming to- year. Mr. Siegel gether. It moderates was chair of bad behaviour [from the Liberals’ candidates] because committee, and powerful green- people want second- light commit- choice support, so tee, which was scorched-earth does in charge of not work. why he favours approving candi- “I think it’s an dates to run for approach to elec- the party. Photo- tions that, not only graph courtesy of produces a more fair preferential Jack Siegel result, but improves the level of both the behaviour of the candidates/politi- ballot electoral cians and the atti- tudes of the elector- ate. There’s greater and credit checks. He added of the practical arguments that buy-in to whoever succeeds.” system that candidates are required to the Conservatives were raising. While Liberal opponents provide full disclosure on details And the Liberals were trying to charge that a preferential- of their lives that could be used balance interests.” ballot system would favour When Jack Siegel the federal Liberal Party’s senior against them in a campaign. He said this same reasoning, the Liberals, who might seem national legal counsel for each “If we’re going to have as a fundamentally, is what keeps him the logical second choice of is asked if he would election campaign since 2000. candidate the person with a prior a Liberal today, along with the both Conservative and NDP He recently chaired what criminal record, the campaign socially progressive positions supporters, Mr. Siegel said: “I consider running for was known as “the green-light needs to have an understanding they’ve adopted over the years on don’t think historical polling data offi ce or becoming committee” for the federal of the person’s background and gay rights and abortion. bears that out. I think current Liberals, the approval body for not get surprised by a brown With Mr. Siegel’s background polling data might, but current a full-time political those seeking to run for seats envelope going to somebody in in electoral law, one might expect polling data has [the Liberals] as staffer, he says, ‘I under the Liberal banner. the campaign,” he said. him to somehow get involved in the fi rst choice of pretty close to a Mr. Siegel’s work started with Even personal details, such the ongoing process of federal majority to begin with.” don’t get enough time the committee in 2013 as the aspects of one’s marriage history, electoral reform, though he said He said the Liberals likely with my kid now.’ Liberals fi elded candidates for must be disclosed, Mr. Siegel he hasn’t been asked to be part of would not have benefi tted from three byelections, including the noted. it in any offi cial capacity yet. a preferential-ballot system 10 one that saw Chrystia Freeland “It’s part of the questionnaire years ago. Continued from page 1 “I may or may not, as (University-Rosedale), who is they fi ll out,” he said. “I can’t recall opportunities to speak publicly on “To say that at the moment now international trade minister, it ever, in and of itself, becoming the matter arise, take advantage it favours a particular party’s an interview: “Politicians hire and win a seat in Toronto Centre. a conversation. Deadbeat-dad of that opportunity,” he said. interests is hardly an indictment fi re people, so there’s employment Mr. Siegel became chair of the status in a divorce could be an Liberal MP Greg Fergus of the entire model. Every model’s issues that arise in the political Liberals’ green-light committee issue, perhaps.” (Hull-Aylmer, Que.), who has going to favour somebody at a world. Part of how I got my start in 2014 to help get the fi eld of Mr. Siegel said the Liberals’ known Mr. Siegel since 1989, given time,” he said. doing some of the political work candidates ready for the 2015 green-light committee was said he hopes Mr. Siegel’s Mr. Siegel added that a was doing employment matters election. He explained that, as disbanded after changes in the knowledge is somehow tapped as new electoral system should for the Ontario Liberal caucus.” head of this committee, one of Liberal constitution passed in the government embarks on its “not necessarily” be put to a A recent legal case that he the aspects he and his team were May. Asked if he’s willing to head electoral-reform process. referendum. For one thing, was involved in was represent- looking for was philosophical a similar committee ahead of the “He is, was, and remains the he said it would be an ironic ing Liberal MP Amarjeet Sohi compatibility with Liberal next election, he said: “Can’t say foremost election law expert in predicament if at least two (Edmonton Mill Woods, Alta.) in a policies. That included things I’d be interested in doing it for the this country,” Mr. Fergus said. different choices for a new voting recount after wining by a narrow such as being pro-choice on next election. You never know. I’ve “This developed over time. Almost system, along with the choice margin in last year’s federal elec- abortion rights, favouring gay- been talked into things before.” 30 years go now, when we fi rst of remaining with the fi rst-past- tion over Conservative incumbent marriage rights, and being He seemed similarly reluctant met, Jack was the go-to guy for the-post system, were included Tim Uppal. Mr. Sohi, who is now supportive of documents such as when asked about the possibility resolving disputes at meetings in a referendum question and no infrastructure minister, remained the Clarity Act and the Charter of of becoming more involved in or chairing meetings, because he option got more than 50 per cent. the victor after the recount. Rights and Freedoms. politics, in the sense of running for knows the rules and he knows the If one particular option Mr. Siegel is currently Potential candidates’ past public offi ce or becoming a full- election law.” for reform was presented in a representing David Smith, a behaviour was also assessed. time political staffer of some sort. Mr. Fergus added that Mr. referendum, he said it would face trustee with the Toronto District As for what might disqualify “I never say never, but I don’t Siegel has “an outstanding “an internal bias” because the no School Board, who’s been someone, Mr. Siegel gave an see that as overwhelmingly likely sense of humour” and a friendly vote would consist of both those accused of breaking campaign example, which predated his at this stage in life,” he said, disposition, which helps him get who favour the status quo and fi nance rules in the 2014 election. involvement with the committee, citing his 12-year-old son and the people onside when he’s in a those who wanted a different Mr. Siegel’s fi rst involvement of a would-be candidate who implications a full-time political position of leadership. alternative. in politics was the Ontario election had multiple convictions for life would have on his work-life “Some people can chair Mr. Siegel said a more of 1971. Then in junior high employment-insurance fraud. balance. meetings or know the rules, and legitimate way to put this issue to school, he volunteered for the He described the situation as “A provincial seat opened up they let you know that they know a direct vote would be to have two campaign of Philip Givens, the “some kind of a scheme involving not far from home a number of the rules and lord it over you. Not referendums. One would be on Liberal candidate for the riding of putting people onto the payroll of years ago for a byelection,” he Jack,” he said. whether to keep the fi rst-past-the- York-Forest Hill. Mr. Givens, who a non-operating company, issuing said. “I looked up at the kid, and “Jack, he truly is a fun guy post system, which he believes was previously Toronto mayor and records of employment to them, instead of looking at this and to be around. He has opinions, would result in “a rejection of a federal MP, won his seat that and sharing the proceeds [of saying, ‘Hey, maybe I should but he gets along with everyone the status quo, overwhelmingly.” year, though Liberal leader Robert employment insurance benefi ts].” take a shot at this,’ I passed because of his solid knowledge.” A second vote would be on Nixon lost the premier’s contest He added that past convictions the newspaper to my wife and Mr. Siegel said he has an what particular alternative to to Progressive Conservative Bill and charges are not always deal- said, ‘Oh look, Michael Bryant “inclination” toward an electoral adopt. However, he said having Davis. breakers when it comes running resigned.’ I don’t get enough time system that would involve ranked two referendums would be Some of the roles Mr. Siegel for the Liberals. with my kid now.” preferential ballots, adding that impractical because of cost. has taken on politically over “Everything requires, kind of, Asked what drew him to he’s also open to something that “I think that where an election the years include being general a review in context,” he said. “If Liberal Party, Mr. Siegel recalled could incorporate a degree of was carried out where change counsel for the election campaigns someone has a criminal record his experience being a page in the proportional representation. was plainly in the platform of of former Liberal Ontario premier 20, 30 years in the past, it might Ontario legislature at the age of 12. In support of preferential the successful party, that it is Dalton McGuinty in 2003 and be that their conduct since leads “I found the Conservatives ballots, he noted that it’s the quite reasonable for that party 2011, and Kathleen Wynne, the us to conclude that’s not an of the day, as you can fi nd format the Liberal Party has used to proceed with a change agenda current premier, in 2014. He impediment to a candidacy. That Conservatives of today, to be to select leaders since the early and work toward generating a represents the Liberals on an has happened.” less interested in the well-being 1990s. broader consensus on the model advisory committee to Ontario’s Mr. Siegel said candidates are of people who are not doing “What it does within the party, without requiring people to go chief electoral offi cer, and has checked through online searches, well economically,” he said. “The and what I could only hope that it back to the ballot box,” he said. previously served in a similar inspections of their social NDP were speaking up for these would do in the body politic, is it [email protected] capacity federally. He has been media accounts, police checks, people but not dealing with any promotes consensus,” he said. “As The Hill Times THE HILL TIMES, MONDAY, JULY 11, 2016 7 NEWS ELECTORAL REFORM Majority wants referendum on electoral reform, question dominates initial House committee work, but feds deke and dodge

Democratic Institutions Minister Maryam Monsef, right, and PCO’s Isabelle Mondou appeared before the House of 18 per cent disagreed, and 19 per Commons Special Committee on Electoral Reform on July 6 and the room was packed, with many eager to hear from Outgoing chief cent didn’t know, and 74 per cent the minister. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright electoral offi cer of Bloc Québécois respondents agreed a referendum should be Marc Mayrand says held, 12 per cent disagreed, and mendations, via its report due by He repeated comments made Marc Mayrand told committee he thinks a national 14 per cent didn’t know. Dec. 1, on the best way forward. in committee that the 2015 Lib- members he thought a national The House of Commons The 12-member Electoral eral campaign did not signifi cant- referendum could be held under referendum could Special Committee on Electoral Reform Committee is chaired ly highlight reform of Canada’s the current Referendum Act, but be held under the Reform dived into witness testi- by Liberal MP Francis Scarpa- voting system, and that it was highlighted that fi nancing rules mony last week, kicking off by leggia (Lac-Saint-Louis, Que.), only “three sentences in 94 pages under that 1992 law do not cur- current Referendum hearing from Democratic Institu- also includes Liberal MPs Matt of the platform. … It was not the rently align with rules on politi- tions Minister Maryam Monsef DeCourcey (Fredericton, N.B.), big issue of the last campaign.” cal fi nancing under the Canada Act from 1992, (Peterborough, Ont.) on Wednes- Sherry Romanado (Longueuil- In its 2015 platform, the Liber- Elections Act. but estimates it day, who was repeatedly ques- Charles-LeMoyne, Que.), and als said they were “committed to Mr. Mayrand said a national tioned by Conservative MPs, and John Aldag (Cloverdale-Langley ensuring that 2015 will be the last referendum could cost $300-mil- would cost about Bloc Québécois MP Luc Thériault City, B.C.). The Conservative MPs federal election conducted under lion to hold, adding that the cost $300-million. (Montcalm, Que.), about whether on the committee are Scott Reid the fi rst-past-the-post voting could be reduced if held in con- the Liberal government would (Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston, system.” junction with a general election. commit to holding a national ref- Ont.), Gerrard Deltell (Louis- “There is no perfect way to He added that it would take at Continued from page 1 erendum on changing Canada’s Saint-Laurent, Que.), and Jason vote and to elect our people, but I least six months to organize and federal voting system. Kenney (Calgary-Midnapore), think in the last century or more conduct. are being heard. Because elec- “As I have said in the past, with Blake Richards (Banff-Aird- we have proved it’s [the current He said the agency would toral reform involves ‘changing although I recognize that a ref- rie, Alta.) fi lling in last week for fi rst-past-the-post system is] not need at least two years to imple- the rules of the game,’ the govern- erendum is one way of seeking Mr. Kenney, who announced his so bad,” said Mr. Deltell. ment any signifi cant changes ment would be very much on the clarity from Canadians, I remain bid for the Alberta Progressive An Ipsos Public Affairs poll to the voting system, noting defensive if a referendum was unconvinced that it is the best Conservative leadership. The NDP conducted online between May 18 changes would likely impact not held,” said Forum Research way,” she said. MPs are Alexandre Boulerice and 20 of 1,005 Canadians from riding distribution, which could president Lorne Bozinoff. Ms. Monsef said the govern- (Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie, Que.) a panel found 73 per cent of Ca- take at least 26 months to do. “Given the huge number in ment believes the “right thing to and Nathan Cullen (Skeena- nadians agreed the government However, he added that if legis- favour of a referendum, even do is hear from Canadians,” and Bulkley Valley, B.C.), though Mr. “should not make major changes lation is in place by May 2017, among Liberals, it will be hard highlighted the committee’s role Cullen was replaced by colleague to Canada’s election system Elections Canada “should” be for the government to not have a in doing so, along with a cross- David Christopherson (Hamil- without holding a national refer- able to implement changes by referendum.” country tour she will be conduct- ton, Ont.) last week. Green Party endum,” with 37 per cent of those 2019, when the next election is The random phone poll of ing this summer alongside her Leader Elizabeth May (Saanich- agreeing “strongly,” and 36 per scheduled to be held. 1,429 Canadians, using interactive parliamentary secretary, Liberal Gulf Islands, B.C.) and Mr. Théri- cent agreeing “somewhat,” while Mr. Mayrand said Elections voice response, was conducted MP Mark Holland (Ajax, Ont.), ault are also part of the group. 27 per cent disagreed. As well, a Canada has already started to de- by Forum Research on July 5. who’s been sitting in on the com- Conservative MPs have called majority of respondents, 57 per velop contingency plans to iden- Results are considered accurate mittee as a non-voting observer for a national referendum on cent, disagreed that the Liberals’ tify the work necessary to hold a within three percentage points, 19 but was not at meetings last week. changing Canada’s voting system. election commitment and subse- national referendum, but offi cial times out of 20. Ms. Monsef highlighted low “I think the population have quent win gives them the man- work to hold one wouldn’t begin While 65 per cent of respon- voter turnout rates as part of the right to express themselves date to change the system. until a government proclamation dents agreed Canada should the reason she is “unconvinced” [via a referendum],” said Mr. Meanwhile, a poll by Ekos is made, which would have to hold a national referendum on a referendum is the best way to Deltell in an interview with The Research conducted June 3 to 7 follow discussion in the House on electoral reform before any decide electoral reform. Hill Times. “It’s not because the of 1,158 Canadians found that 49 the question to be asked. changes are made to the way the “Referenda do not easily lend result doesn’t please us that we per cent of respondents said a na- He repeatedly stressed that country elects its MPs, 18 per cent themselves to effectively deciding have to condemn the operation. tional referendum on “any change whatever change is made, an disagreed, and 17 per cent didn’t complex issues,” she said. “They The operation is important. I’m to the electoral system” was un- “extensive” public education know. can and have often led to deep a democratic guy and we shall necessary, while 44 per cent said campaign needs to happen, and Divided by federal vote divisions within Canadian and respect the opinion of the people it was necessary and seven per highlighted that his current man- preference, 56 per cent of self- other societies, divisions which by a referendum.” cent didn’t know or didn’t answer. date would need to be amended to identifi ed Liberal respondents have not been easily healed.” Asked about other recent Ms. Monsef and Liberals on allow him to do so. That mandate said they agreed, while 27 per Pressed by repeated questions public opinion polls indicating the committee have said they are was limited in 2014 under the cent disagreed, and 17 per cent from Conservative MPs on the support for a national referen- approaching the question of elec- Conservative government, specify- didn’t know. Meanwhile, 79 per subject, Ms. Monsef said she’s dum, Mr. Deltell said, “It’s a clear toral reform with an “open mind,” ing Elections Canada’s CEO could cent of Conservative respondents counting on the committee to en- indication that the government and the minister said she hoped only communicate to eligible vot- wanted a referendum, 10 per cent sure it hears from a broad range should listen to the people,” add- the committee’s unique structure ers on when and how to vote. disagreed, and 11 per cent didn’t of Canadians—not just the “usual ing that he’s hearing the same continues to demonstrate the Mr. Mayrand said he doubted know. A majority of NDP-identi- suspects”—and “bring those thing from people in personal government’s openness, refer- online voting could be implement- fi ed respondents—75 per cent— voices to the table.” conversations. ring to the fact Liberals gave up ed in time for the next election, if also agreed a referendum should Ms. Monsef said the question Mr. Deltell said the government a majority on the committee and such a recommendation is made, be held, while eight per cent of holding a referendum at this doesn’t want to hold a referendum that the Greens and the Bloc have as lots of research and “infrastruc- disagreed, and 17 per cent didn’t point is “putting the cart before “because they know that they will full membership rights. ture” changes would be needed. know. For Green respondents, 63 the horse,” and she “looks for- lose, period, that the people don’t On July 6, outgoing Elections [email protected] per cent said they agreed, while ward” to the committee’s recom- want that kind of move.” Canada chief electoral offi cer The Hill Times 8 THE HILL TIMES, WEDNESDAY, JULY 11, 2016

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EDITORIAL MICHAEL ROBINSON LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Here’s to you, Mr. Robinson Canada has a representative t was shocking news to hear that Mike Johnson’s neutering by his colleagues, democracy, not a direct one IRobinson had died last week. At the capture the deceit and dirty games of the 65, he died suddenly while holidaying political arena. Being good and gracious e: “Canadian Conservative MPs use with his wife of 40 years, Mary-Louise, get you less attention, but it says a hell of a RBrexit vote to push for referendum on in their home in the south of France. lot more about your humanity,” Tim Powers electoral reform,” (The Hill Times, June 27, p. They had been there only one week. By wrote in The Hill Times. “Mike Robinson 7). Ever since being routed in the last elec- all accounts, he left behind a very loving was a decent man. tion, the Conservatives have grasped at any family and an extraordinarily big circle Scott Reid, a former adviser to Mr. straw to re-inject themselves into the political of friends reeling back here in Canada. Martin, had known and worked with Mr. conversation, mostly by trying to discredit Liberals and Conservatives talked about Robinson since the late 1980s. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on trivia. This his decency, his intellect, his skill, and “The number of people that passed hasn’t worked. Faced with the prospect of a his “large, infectious” laugh, as Susan through Ottawa, beginning in the 1970s, prolonged period in opposition and reduced Delacourt wrote in her iPolitics column. who sought advice from him, received political signifi cance if electoral reform He was talked about in The Hill Times, advice from him, who he worked with proceeds, they now focus on stirring up public iPolitics, National Newswatch, and directly, who he helped shape and guide sentiment for putting that reform to a referen- elsewhere for his skills as an organizer, their careers, that list is almost endless,” dum. But Canada has a representative democ- his deep understanding of policy, his he told The Hill Times in this week’s is- racy, not a direct one. We elect a Parliament Conservative MPs Jason Kenney and Tony Clement. strong views, and his ability to make sue. to deliberate and make binding decisions on The Hill Times photographs by Jake Wright and friends. Mr. Reid said such generosity extend- behalf of the voters. Referenda are not part of courtesy of Tony Clement’s Twitter account He was an organizer, an adviser, and, ed even to Mr. Robinson’s opponents in our parliamentary traditions. A complex issue eventually, a seasoned lobbyist who politics and business, and as a result, he like electoral reform is not well-served by an If anything, the example of the Brexit refer- fi rst entered into the federal political had no enemies. accept-or-reject approach; it requires thought- endum, which was almost entirely dominated world in the 1970s when he started work “People I worked against in politics ful, informed, and constructive deliberation. by demagoguery and irrationality, should give for Liberal cabinet ministers. He also want to see me die; they want to throw me In a recent piece on TVO, Janice Stein every advocate of that perilous route pause. volunteered for the Liberal Party, helped under a train,” Mr. Reid laughed. “I’d always concisely summed up the key reasons why British PM David Cameron, that modern day Donald Johnston on his 1984 leadership sit and marvel at Mike. He was the kind mature democracies stay away from refer- sorcerer’s apprentice, must surely rue the day campaign, helped found the infl uential of guy where he’d spend all day working enda: they oversimplify complex issues to he put his own and Britain’s future in jeopardy Earnscliffe Strategy Group in 1989, ran against somebody in a political campaign a yes/no position, and rule out the develop- using this blunt and unpredictable instrument. Paul Martin’s 1990 leadership campaign, and they would be calling him to see if they ment of reasonable compromises and thus Fortunately, the Canadian government has set and, 13 years later, led his transition team could have a beer with him at the end of the infl ame passions and promote divisiveness out a parliamentary process, including public to government. He was also a well-known day. He was just that kind of a guy.” across the social and political spectrum. All engagement, for deliberating and providing pundit and a sharp talker. No, he wasn’t Over the last 27 years, The Hill Times this can be observed in Britain today. Mar- recommendations on electoral reform. With a saint, but he was decent and he made a often dealt with Mr. Robinson countless garet Thatcher, remembering the strictures three members serving on the Special House lot of friends in all parties. times and he was never anything but a of Clement Atlee against referenda in 1945, Committee on Electoral Reform, the Conserva- Ms. Delacourt, a veteran political top-notch professional and player. It’s reiterated this position that “the referendum tives have every opportunity to contribute to journalist who wrote the sensational at times like these, when someone so was a device of dictators and demagogues,” that vital exercise, rather than advocating that book about the Paul Martin leadership well-liked and well-respected in federal (with the example of Hitler in mind, who deceptively easy populist route. campaign, Juggernaut, reported last week politics and government dies, that people consolidated his regime through multiple Ute Thomas that Mr. Johnston was staying over at the come together and realize how impor- referenda). Ottawa, Ont. Robinson’s place in France the night he tant people are in this blood sport world died and the two spent his last night alive of politics, which is why it’s also so much talking and reminiscing by the fi replace. harder to lose them. In the end, it’s all “Decency in politics is something you about the people and the relationships Brexit may signal return rarely hear about. Programs like House they create that last, even after they’re of Cards, or real-life dramas like Boris gone. of European tribalism e: “Politics of fear won the day, Liberal The British withdrawal from the EU stem- RMP says of Brexit outcome,” (The Hill ming from nationalistic fears about immigra- Times online, June 24, by Tim Naumetz). In tion and loss of sovereignty might reverse the the wake of Britain’s withdrawal from the process of integration. Already, right-wing European Union (EU), it may be worth political parties in France and Germany are reminding that the EU is the result of a clamouring for the return to the roots. Germans realization that all Europeans—English, are worried about millions of refugees seeking French, German, Italian—for all their history asylum in Germany. The French are worried of bloody confl icts, are members of what about millions of Algerians in their midst. Welsh writer Jan Morris calls “a spectral Like England, both Germany and France are commonwealth,” and economic integration of concerned about losing control of their borders European states is seen as a way for peaceful under the EU’s open border policies. European political union that Roman Le- Here in Canada, Liberal MP Jennifer gions, Napoleon’s Grand Army, and Hitler’s O’Connell is absolutely right when she says: Panzers had failed to achieve by force. “At the end of the day, I think immigration This was in mind of the German and the was the real issue that brought this on.” French leaders when they decided to initiate The British withdrawal from the EU cooperation among two former enemies, might inspire other countries to do the triggering a process culminating in a broad same, leading to the status quo ante, with integration embracing all major European the return of European tribalism and bloody countries. The European Union brought confl icts associated with it. NATO cannot peace and prosperity in Europe as evident prevent such a confl ict involving NATO by continuous peace since the Second members. A Europe without the European World War. Without the EU, it is diffi cult to Union may not be an ideal place for trade see how confl icts among the Germans, the and investment. French, and the British could have been Mahmood Elahi avoided. Ottawa, Ont.

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The path back to government could involve moving the party Don’t underestimate more toward the centre, to recapture disgruntled supporters who moved en masse to the New Democrats in the last Jason Kenney, putative provincial election. But Jason Kenney’s fi rst job will be to pass muster with party members. The Hill Times photograph by frontrunner, ultimate Jake Wright

The road to victory could be positioned to lead them back into bumpy, as Kenney is not wooing power. political animal Wildrosers but Progressive Red Tories may not be willing Conservatives. to throw in the towel just yet. Columbia, the party fl irtation leader of a single free-enterprise Even the Canadian Taxpayers The path back to government But this Albertan’s with the right is over. party, Kenney did little to assuage Federation, his former fi efdom, could involve moving the party eastern past There was really no way that progressive doubters within the forced the former minister to more toward the centre, to Kenney could win the federal party. resign from his Calgary seat recapture disgruntled supporters promises to dog leadership, which explains Calgary-North West MLA while devoting his energies to who moved en masse to the New his decision to take a run for Sandra Jansen, mulling her own provincial politics. Democrats in the last provincial his western bid. the job of Alberta Progressive candidacy, vowed not to serve Kenney initially resisted calls to election. Conservative Party leader. under him. Former deputy premier step down, but quickly backtracked, But Kenney’s fi rst job will Kenney reads the political Thomas Lukaszuk called for his announcing his retirement from be to pass muster with party tea leaves better than most. His candidacy to be blocked because federal politics when the offi cial members. close association with Harper, Kenney had actively worked race starts next October. His organizing skills are and right-wing social views, against the party in the past. Milking the taxpayers is not a formidable. His connections doomed his longstanding federal There is no love lost between good starting point for an Alberta with diverse communities were SHEILA COPPS ambitions. left-leaning Lukaszuk and free enterprise candidate. Kenney highlighted at the campaign Kenney spinners explained Kenney, who once refused to host will be under continuing pressure launch with a glowing the jump by claiming that the Albertan minister because “he to forego the three months federal introduction by former federal Justin Trudeau was so strong is a complete and utter asshole.” salary he still plans to collect. minister Tim Uppal. TTAWA—Jason Kenney is the that Kenney would chafe at the Lukaszuk says Kenney’s ‘unite Kenney’s campaign has put the Uppal, who lost his Edmonton Oultimate political animal. probability of years in Opposition. the right’ pitch is at odds with unity issue squarely back on the seat to Liberal Amarjeet Sohi He knows when to hold ‘em The Liberal Prime Minister’s the position adopted by party Progressive Conservative agenda. in the last election, is also a and when to fold ‘em. popularity is high but a year from members at their annual general Judging by the tepid Tory former radio host with deep Sikh In Kenney’s lengthy political now, the national story could be meeting two months ago. response, he will have his work connections. But, after his defeat, pilgrimage, he has been associated quite different. Lukaszuk said Kenney cut out for him. Uppal remained in Ottawa, and with the Liberals, the Reform Party, So the Trudeau factor only should be disqualifi ed because Voting in party leadership took a job with a Toronto-based the Conservatives and Wildrose. told part of the story. Kenney has his stances on numerous social campaigns is not just about company. He has been extremely succeeded in personally stunting policy issues like abortion and the issues at hand. Support is As the putative frontrunner, and successful in riding the crest of his national ambition by setting gay rights are at odds with stated also about relationships and only current candidate, Kenney is just about every new Albertan himself up as the standard bearer Progressive Conservative policy. friendships that have been not to be underestimated. political wave. for the right. Wildrose leader Brian Jean nurtured over decades. But this Albertan’s eastern Kenney swept into power with Canadian governments win was more conciliatory in his The last decade, Kenney spent past promises to dog his western prime minister Stephen Harper, elections when they straddle the reaction to Kenney’s unity vision. most of his provincial political bid. espousing socially conservative centre. Another former federal politician, capital working to support the Sheila Copps is former deputy values that eventually Kenney’s Alberta announcement who served in caucus with vision he shares with Wildrose. prime minister and a Jean marginalized progressive voters. last week reinforced his right-wing Kenney for a decade, Jean said His task at hand will Chrétien-era cabinet minister. Judging by the recent Tory credentials. he would be open to discussions be convincing Progressive She is a registered lobbyist. national convention in British Billing himself as the potential between the two parties. Conservatives that he is best The Hill Times

POST-PARTISAN POLITICS GLOBALISM Justin Trudeau: poster child for globalism

it?—is now offi cially a thing. audiences over the head with his saying that by taking all these the vast majority value their But the inherent I fi rst came across this term feminist credentials. multicultural globalist stances, nationhood much more.” problem with while reading an article in the And after the Brexit vote, Trudeau is ensuring that he will Yes, our sense of “nationhood” journal Politico, in which writer Trudeau reportedly reacted by become a hero among the world’s matters, even in a multicultural, multicultural Michael Lind described multicultural saying, “I shudder to think what cadre of progressive international diverse, relatively new country globalism as a globalists as those progressives the future of feminism in the U.K. elitists. like Canada. for whom “national boundaries are looks like now that it has chosen In fact, if there was such a At any rate, nationalism— governing ideology, increasingly obsolete and perhaps to leave the European Union.” thing as Multicultural Globalist which can be defi ned as the is it can clash with even immoral.” To me, that sure sounds like a magazine, Trudeau’s face would sense that our leaders should Lind also adds that for “subnational” sort of response. probably be on every cover. care more about “us” than about a much older, much multicultural globalists, And as far as the Of course, the more the prime “them”—is always smouldering “the identities that count are “supranational” citizen of the minister gets drenched with within a country’s borders, more powerful subnational (race, gender, world bit goes, consider how international praise, the more it manifesting itself—sometimes emotional sentiment: orientation) and supranational Trudeau steadfastly refused to will help burnish his reputation as unconsciously—as a wariness of (citizenship of the world).” brand various ISIS atrocities as a progressive world leader, which “outsiders.” nationalism. I’m bringing all this up, “genocide,” until after the United will help increase his popularity And when you take that sense because I’d argue that our very Nations used that word in one of at home—especially with his of wariness and mix it in with a own Prime Minister Justin its reports. fellow multicultural globalists. dose of economic anxiety and Trudeau is fast becoming My point is Trudeau deferred Yet, that said, there’s also a then sprinkle in fear of terrorism, the world’s poster child for to the UN, which itself is a potential dark cloud on Trudeau’s you get Brexit, you get Donald multicultural globalism. monument to multicultural globalist horizon. Trump, you get the emergence To see what I mean, just globalism. I say that because the inherent of nationalistic populist political GERRY NICHOLLS consider his sterling multicultural Plus, when Trudeau’s not problem with multicultural parties. globalist record since becoming being pro-UN, he’s praising globalism as a governing In other words, you get a prime minister. global trade, as he did at the ideology, is it can clash with a reaction that totally rejects AKVILLE, ONT.—If you’re a For instance, you could make recent “Three Amigos’ Summit,” much older, much more powerful multicultural globalism. Ohip, trendy, and fashionable the case that Trudeau seems when he spoke favourably about emotional sentiment: nationalism. Trudeau would do well to keep progressive, odds are you’re also to take more pride in being a international trade agreements As Canadian pollster Darrell that in mind. a “multicultural globalist.” “feminist,” than he does in being including NAFTA (a trade deal, Bricker recently noted on Gerry Nicholls is a Yes, apparently the term a Canadian. Certainly, when by the way, which his own Liberal Facebook, “In the rush to become communications consultant. “multicultural globalist”—doesn’t travelling abroad he takes great Party once vociferously opposed). citizens of the world, political www.gerrynicholls.com exactly roll off the tongue, does delight in hammering foreign Now it should go without and economic elites forget that The Hill Times 10 THE HILL TIMES, MONDAY, JULY 11, 2016 THE WAR ROOM PUNK ROCK & POLITICS

to organize gigs and rallies, for causes “I always felt like the world was getting ranging from Rock Against Racism to more liberal,” she said. “And then some- Rock Against Bush. thing like this happens. And it’s a swing Punk: anarchy, class And, along the way, we sort of became to the right, no question. … Racism, too, I internationalists. think is at the heart of it.” In its essence, punk rock was always While the economic and political anti-racist and pretty progressive, so our implications of Brexit have been warfare, contempt for willingness to go along with something mooted at length in the media, Grace like the European Union shouldn’t have agrees that the cultural significance surprised anyone. Besides: if we could piss of it all remains elusive. “As an artist, off isolationist conservative types like Mar- there’s nothing wrong about writing political institutions garet Thatcher—who infamously hollered about your feelings or whatever. There’s “No no no!” to increased powers for the EU nothing wrong with that,” says Grace, its proponents (like Sid Vicious of the Sex in 1990, in a House of Commons speech who is known for writing deeply Punks, at the centre of Pistols) wore swastika T-shirts. It angrily that ultimately precipitated her downfall— personal songs—about race, gender and their gritty, grimy tattooed scorned the upper classes (as did the Clash well, then so much the better. If Messrs. religion—for the band she started in and Iggy Pop) and then later licensed their Reagan and Bush were against something, Gainesville in 1997. hearts, have always been songs to serve as soundtracks to Jaguar we punks were generally always for it. “But to me, coming from the punk collectivists. They fi ercely and Audi commercials (as did the Clash So what, then, do punks think about the scene, it’s always important to be part of and Iggy Pop, respectively). Punk rockers decision of a majority of British citizens resistance culture. There’s always a need promoted individualism, loudly extolled anarchy (as did the Pistols, to leave the EU? Not much. It indisputably for music that is protest music. It’s a way to but, at the end of the show, notably) and then ran for public offi ce (as represents a triumph for the angry old rally people, it’s a way to educate people.” did the Dead Kennedys’ Jello Biafra, DOA’s white folks we thought we had beaten back In the Trump and Brexit era, she says, always agreed that a lot Joey Shithead, and NDP MPs Charlie An- in then bad old days. And it is a shocking some people are dearly in need of educa- gus and Andrew Cash, among others). loss for us, the punks who championed tion. “We need art that shakes people out more can be achieved by But the biggest punk double-standard, gay, lesbian and minority rights around the of their comfort zone,” she says, adding working together. probably, was always this: the punk ethos time of the very fi rst Pride parades. that she still believes Trump could win the was always about individualism and doing- “Coming out would be like going back White House. Against Me!, she says, will be it-yourself, to the extent that “DIY” became to Little England,” said the Pistols’ drum- doing that at their shows, and on their next the predominant philosophy among punks mer Paul Cook, a few days before the (as-yet untitled) album. on both sides of the Atlantic. But punks, Brexit vote. His band mate, singer Johnny “It’s a frightening time,” she says. “So at the centre of their gritty, grimy tattooed Rotten, was similarly unenthused, after the artists need to subvert that. They need to hearts, have always been collectivists. They vote: “It is not a good idea to lose all the revolt against that. They need to create WARREN KINSELLA fi ercely promoted individualism—but, at friends we have made in Europe. I am not change.” the end of the show, always agreed that satisfi ed.” The stakes, she says, are too high for a lot more can be achieved by working Nor, apparently, is Laura Jane Grace, any of us to be apathetic, and to just stay together. the lead singer of Florida punk gi- home. ORONTO—Punk: anarchy, class warfare, “If the kids are united, they will never ants Against Me!—and one of the most “People,” she says, “need to start paying Tcontempt for political institutions, right? be divided,” Sham 69’s Jimmy Pursey sang listened-to voices in punk rock today. attention.” Not quite, maaaan. way back when, and all of us agreed. We Having just completed a memoir—and Warren Kinsella is a Toronto-based Punk rock, like all youth subcultures, didn’t know anything about politics or fi nished a record and a tour with her lawyer, author, and commentator. He has possessed a myriad of internal contra- unifi ed action, but in places as far-fl ung as band—Grace sat down to talk in Toronto, been a special assistant to prime minister dictions. It decried racism (as did Joe London (for Pursey et al.) or Calgary (for and expressed despair about the Brexit Jean Chrétien. Strummer of the Clash) whilst some of me and my punk friends) we came together result. The Hill Times

DIGITAL POLITICS BREXIT Why the Canada, EU trade deal may sink due to political and legal pressures With rising opposition to ers of common cheeses, wines, and meats. European Parliament. daunting. European offi cials claim that The substance of CETA merits debate, After several European countries almost the entire agreement falls within trade agreements, the fallout but its most distinguishing feature during expressed opposition to the EU-only their exclusive competence, but legal the seven years of negotiations has been approach, offi cials backtracked by experts have raised serious doubts about from Brexit, and fears in the steady stream of unrealistic claims announcing last week that CETA will be that interpretation. In fact, the EU itself Europe that a Canadian deal from Canadian offi cials about how close treated as a “mixed agreement”, which has referred another trade agreement—the they are to concluding the deal. requires approval from the EU Council, the EU-Singapore Free Trade Agreement—to could pave the way for an In April 2010, the government said European Parliament and the parliaments the European Court of Justice to obtain even larger agreement with it would be fi nished in 2011. In 2011, of all member states (which run to 38 guidance on which elements of that deal reports said it would be done in 2012. In parliaments with regional parliaments in fall within its exclusive competence and the United States, banking October 2012, the projection was a deal by some countries). The change will mean which are shared with member states. on past history or delayed year-end. It took until the fall of 2013 for that full implementation of CETA will take That court ruling is still pending, but a ceremony marking an “agreement-in- years, not months. the decision could undercut attempts to votes suggests that CETA principle.” That too proved to be premature Despite the political opposition in Eu- broadly apply CETA on a provisional basis. as there was another event celebrating rope and the further complications created Even if the provisional application is in far bigger trouble than an offi cial draft in 2014 followed by more by Brexit that could undercut the benefi ts barrier is overcome, opposition from any of offi cials would care to admit. legal drafting and the renegotiation of the agreement (the United Kingdom the national or regional parliaments could of controversial investor protection represents roughly one-third of Cana- kill CETA altogether. Canadian offi cials provisions that led to the release of dian trade to Europe), Canadian offi cials have tried to downplay that risk, noting another text earlier this year. insist that CETA will receive EU Council that such a scenario has never occurred Given this history, it was rather approval in the fall and parliamentary ap- before and suggesting that votes might remarkable to see Canadian offi cials proval by early 2017. If that happens, the be postponed indefi nitely if defeat in a claim last week that the vast majority agreement could take “provisional” effect member state seemed likely. of the agreement should take effect by soon after, with offi cials claiming that ap- But with rising opposition to trade MICHAEL GEIST early 2017. In reality, CETA has been the proximately 90 per cent of the agreement agreements, the fallout from Brexit, and target of vocal opposition in Europe and would be operational. fears in Europe that a Canadian deal could International Trade Minister Chrystia Yet this plan seems certain to run into pave the way for an even larger agreement TTAWA—The Canadian govern- Freeland faces a steep climb to turn the political and legal barriers. From a political with the United States, banking on past Oment has characterized the proposed text into a binding agreement. perspective, several European parliaments history or delayed votes suggests that trade agreement between Canada and the The enormity of the challenge became have already expressed their opposition to CETA is in far bigger trouble than offi cials European Union (CETA) as its top trade clear in recent weeks as European offi cials CETA, suggesting that it will face a rough would care to admit. priority. The deal would increase trade by bowed to public pressure on its plan for ride at each approval stage. European Michael Geist holds the Canada removing tariffs from many products, but ratifi cation of the agreement. The initial offi cials tried to pacify the opposition by Research Chair in Internet and also create signifi cant costs. For example, plans were to treat CETA as an “EU-only” shifting to a “mixed agreement” approval E-commerce Law at the University of an extension of patent protections for agreement which would have allowed for process, but the plan to still provisionally Ottawa, Faculty of Law. He can be reached pharmaceutical drugs could raise health- approval from just two institutions—the apply virtually all of the agreement at [email protected] or online at www. care costs by millions of dollars, while new EU Council (essentially the executive of seems certain to infl ame further political michaelgeist.ca. protections for hundreds of geographical the EU comprised of a representative from backlash. The Hill Times indications may restrict Canadian produc- each of the 28 member states) and the The legal barriers may be even more THE HILL TIMES, MONDAY, JULY 11, 2016 11 IMPOLITIC POLITICAL LEADERSHIP Political leader wanted, no experience desired

The situation is hardly better here. The era. Certainly, the tone has become more The real obstacle, however, is Trudeau. It is rare to fi nd a federal Conservatives have a more-than- coarse in the United States—unbelievably Even if MacKay made the fi nancial and per- leader who can connect adequate interim leader in Rona Ambrose, so. Donald Trump thinks nothing of accus- sonal commitment to run (with no guarantee but she has taken herself out of conten- ing Hillary Clinton of bribing the attorney of winning, even with Kenney gone), he could viscerally—someone tion for the permanent job. So, last week, general, or of suggesting that Obama is in face several years in opposition. He may be too amiable, unpretentious— did Stephen Harper’s expected successor, league with ISIS. experienced to settle for that diminished role Jason Kenney, who is Alberta-bound. This politics of personal invective is well- after years as a prominent cabinet minister. who also has an inspiring, Meanwhile, the federal NDP may want to ingrained in Britain’s political culture, too, Which is another oddity about intelligent political vision. fi le a missing persons report on Tom Mulcair. and, while the role of the media is more subtle political leadership: experience can be Their placeholder leader has been barely in Canada, it can be equally damaging. a disadvantage. You are too familiar, But if such a person is visible recently, notably missing Barack Hill watchers tend to dismiss candidates unexciting; the compromises everyone Obama’s historic address to Parliament. for a variety of reasons—too young, too old, with a long career in politics is forced to looking for work, there Unfortunately for the NDP, two too right-wing, too dull, too compromised. make, become albatrosses. This is Hillary are jobs in Ottawa. promising successors—MP Nathan Cullen Once so labelled, it is diffi cult to surmount Clinton’s problem. And, his decade as a and defeated MP Megan Leslie—have the skepticism, although Justin Trudeau is high-profi le minister in Ottawa could work chosen life over the limitless air-miles and vivid evidence that it can happen. against Kenney in his bid to lead Alberta. seven-day workweek of a party leader. Note, for instance, the lamentations over In different ways, Trudeau and Trump They leave in their wake a parade of the lack of interest in Harper’s old job, despite are evidence of an electorate grown restless midgets (in the media assessment): Peter the fact that two candidates have already with the usual conventions of politics, the Julian, Niki Ashton, even Ruth Ellen started vigorous, cross-country campaigns: necessary compromises, the complacency Brosseau. This list is mostly the product of former junior ministers, Kellie Leitch and that comes with long years in offi ce. SUSAN RILEY journalists scratching dry ground. To date, Maxime Bernier. Both are discounted by Trump has proven you don’t need to know only one candidate has declared, Toronto media gatekeepers: the workaholic Leitch, as much to succeed—you don’t even have to MPP Cheri DiNovo—and she is refusing to an advocate of the barbaric cultural practises be coherent. Trudeau’s remarkable debut is ATINEAU, QUE.—What an odd state pay the $30,000 required to offi cially register. tip line; the personable Bernier, because a reminder that intelligent listening can be Gof affairs—so many enticing political One exciting alternative—media star of his unbending advocacy of right-wing more important than arresting speeches. jobs on offer and so few attractive (sane, Avi Lewis—has said he isn’t interested. economic ideas. (Too conservative, even for It is rare to fi nd a leader who can even) candidates. Why would he, or anyone, trade the life Conservatives.) connect viscerally—someone amiable, Leaders, or would-be leaders, of Britain’s of a documentary fi lm-maker for the MP Michael Chong is also running, but unpretentious—who also has an inspiring, major parties are clamouring for the exits: thankless slog of politics, particularly as hasn’t been attracting much media lately— intelligent political vision. fi rst the bumptious Boris Johnson, a major leader of an opposition party? although what notice he has received is But if such a person is looking for work, voice in the successful Brexit campaign; The job takes a toll on family, fi nancial positive. Kevin O’Leary is considered a joke there are jobs in Ottawa. Bilingualism is then Nigel Farage, leader of the right- security and on even the most robust by political insiders, (which need not be fatal). essential. Bonus points if you are young, wing UKIP party, quitting politics after his ego. Politicians are savaged in the media, Everyone (i.e., some Conservatives and female, and non-white. Willingness to take biggest career coup. They were preceded online, and across the Commons aisle in a bored pundits) is waiting for Peter MacKay risks; engaging laugh—both assets. by Prime Minister David Cameron, who way that few other professionals are. to enter—and he is clearly tempted. But No experience desired. declared his resignation when the Remain Still, that has never been an obstacle the Nova Scotia Tory has young children. Susan Riley is a veteran political columnist campaign failed to persuade Britains to stay before—not for male candidates, especially. He has a job in Toronto. He claims to be who writes regularly for The Hill Times. in the European Union. But the abuse is more intense in the internet enjoying life after politics. The Hill Times

INSIDE POLITICS ELECTORAL REFORM

day of meetings on Parliament Hill. His message was that time grows short. But the big news from the fi rst day of If the electoral system is to be overhauled, meetings was that Maryam Monsef, the voters will need more than a year prior to Coffee, eternal optimist who is Canada’s minister an election to learn its details amid every- of democratic institutions, had released this thing else they do in their lives. If there is handbook to help ordinary Canadians hold to be a referendum on proposed changes, their own meetings, in kitchens and church as the Conservatives hope, that’ll take six halls across the nation, to discuss electoral months more. And if a new system requires tea, or reform. Because, you know, you want to. that federal ridings be redistributed, add So I thought Monsef’s handbook would many more months on top of everything be a handy reference as I watched your else. The last redistribution took more than MPs try to fi gure out how we should elect two years from soup to nuts. governments. Mayrand is a big fan of online voting electoral “Select a date and time that will work for disabled voters and those who are dis- for you and your intended audience,” it said tant from major centres, but it’s tricky to in the book. How about right now? Right implement and, as he reminded the MPs, as now would do fi ne. of now he has no plan to do so for the 2019 “Be creative in taking advantage of local election. Add that to the list. reform? assets to keep costs low,” the handbook said. Scott Reid, leading the question round “The ideal room is an open, bright, welcom- for the Conservatives, asked when Mayrand The minister of ing space.” The committee had sure followed needs a new law in place if he is to be that advice. This meeting was in the Read- ready for 2019. “We need at least two years,” democratic institutions ing Room of Parliament’s Centre Block, one Mayrand said. But if you complicate the pro- of the most opulent rooms in Ottawa. cess with extra bells and whistles, “it could has released a handbook “Place signage (if necessary).” And compromise the election.” Elections Canada to help ordinary indeed, a sign outside the committee room uses 40 different information-technology told me I’d come to the right place. “Con- systems. Most would need to be overhauled Canadians hold their own sider creating and promoting a special for any new electoral process. “The timelines meetings, in kitchens hashtag for your event.” Check. The com- I am mentioning are not elastic.” mittee’s hashtag is #ERRE, for “electoral It is not only for Mayrand that time and church halls across reform/ réforme électorale.” grows short. This special committee will the nation, to discuss The book suggests a separate area for not leave Ottawa to travel the land before refreshments. Muffi ns, coffee, and herbal Democratic Institutions Minister Maryam Mon- September. It must begin preparing its electoral reform. Because, tea decorated a table at the back of the sef is an ‘eternal optimist’ who believes Cana- fi nal report a month or two later, if it is to room. Somebody had fi nished off the muf- dians are raring to have discussions all across inform government legislation in time for you know, you want to. fi ns before I went back to look. Fortune the country on the topic of electoral reform, Mayrand’s deadlines. favours the bold. writes Paul Wells. The Hill Times photograph by Monsef is steadfast in her belief that BY PAUL WELLS From here on in, the handbook and the Jake Wright this committee and a nationwide burst of MPs parted company quite defi nitively. The spontaneous “dialogues” in kitchens and hay ORONTO—”Congratulations! You have handbook calls on participants in elector- Beep! “Form a new group of three” and barns will reach neglected populations that Tdecided to host a dialogue on Cana- al-reform kitchen parties or garage jams tackle another question: “How do you feel no more formal consultation could hope to dian federal electoral reform,” I read in the or whatever to break off repeatedly into about electronic voting? Why?” reach. Her handbook suggests people use federal government’s new handbook, Your groups of three. Like, repeatedly. “Form a The MPs declined repeatedly to form another special hashtag, #EngagedInER, to Guide to Hosting a Successful Dialogue on new group of three,” it says, and give each new groups of three. Also, as far as I could show they’re on board with this juggernaut. Canadian Federal Electoral Reform, as I person three minutes to answer these ques- tell, nobody took notes on a whiteboard. A day after the handbook appeared, the walked up Parliament Hill on Thursday. tions: “Do you and/or the people you know The committee had gone rogue. hashtag had been used six times on all of Well, not so fast. All I’d really decided to usually vote in elections? Why or why not?” The morning’s main witness was Marc Twitter. Better get the lead out. do was to spend the morning sitting in the Beep! “Form a new group of three” Mayrand, Canada’s chief electoral offi cer, Paul Wells is a national affairs colum- media seats and listening, as the special and try this one: Are “certain groups . . . cheerful and sardonic in long exchanges nist for The Toronto Star. This column was Commons committee charged with study- excluded” from our elections? “What do you with the MPs, ready to retire this year after released July 8. ing our electoral system held its second feel could be done” to fi x this? nearly a decade on the job. The Hill Times 12 THE HILL TIMES, MONDAY, JULY 11, 2016 NEW COMMUNICATIONS NORTH AMERICAN LEADERS SUMMIT North America as Obama’s ‘innovation hub’: some ideas on how to get there

differ from country to country. So we need U.S. President Barack more coordination across borders to keep Obama asserted that North abreast of technology. A North American energy grid makes America is ‘a global hub of sense today said Sergio Marchi, now CEO innovation.’ Now we have of the Canadian Electricity Association, pointing to COP 21 as a game changer. to make that happen. He reminded governments that if North American energy and environment agreements are to be successful, there needs to be effective and ongoing consultation between government and industry, across the three countries. Brad Ashton, a U.S. expert in innovation ANDREW CARDOZO and technical intelligence, talked of the growth of open innovation in major AND JONATHAN CALOF companies around the world. Interestingly this is also driving the investments of TTAWA—There was so the Canada Foundation for Innovation, Omuch excitement with the Three whose president, Gilles Patry, talked about Amigos’ Summit—picturesque alpha-male open access to both data and facilities metrosexuals, man hugs, a jog together, that they fund, as a requirement for their toasts to each other, a town hall with investments. Ashton also emphasized students, and speeches in Parliament—it that the three countries share a common really was a veritable three-way bromance. set of innovation priorities including It was also such a contrast to the other climate change, alternative energy and news in the world: Brexit, Nigel Farage, cybersecurity, which interestingly were Donald Trump, and the Istanbul airport refl ected the Leaders’ agreements the next bombing. day. The celebrity nature of the summit Union leader Larry Cann of UA Canada of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, U.S. reminds us that we need to maintain an eye President Barack Obama, and Mexican on workers and jobs. As technology wipes President Enrique Peña Nieto almost out jobs, we need to fi nd ways for those overshadowed the substance of their laid off to fi nd work. meetings. It was short in time, but long Others talked about improving the on content. The leaders did announce a training and education of people from all plethora of forward-looking agreements three countries and standardizing required that their ministers and offi cials had been levels of competencies—young people as working on for months. well as older displaced workers. At the summit’s closing press Will Marshall, president of the conference, Obama asserted that North Washington-based Progressive Policy America is “a global hub of innovation,” Institute, suggested that the core problem which was the theme of a forum on in the U.S. and in North America is Advancing Innovation and Science across economic stagnation and how hard it is North America held in Ottawa the day to sustain innovation in the face of small before the North American Leaders’ economic growth. Rather, innovation can Summit. be the key to growth—he highlighted how Natural Resources Minister Jim Carr the Apple iPhone had created 1.6 million was the Canadian keynote speaker who jobs in the U.S. alone. We need to unleash launched the forum, highlighting the role innovation and the economy with big that he and the Trudeau government were structural changes, big infrastructure, tax taking to advance collaboration. Within reform and training reform. We need to weeks of becoming minister, he had hosted create a regulatory environment that is pro his Mexican and American counterparts innovation. in Winnipeg. “The agenda of the world Liberal MP Pam Goldsmith-Jones, is remarkably similar for energy and Foreign Affairs parliamentary secretary, innovation and we have willing partners in said ministerial mandate letters from the the U.S. and Mexico. We have established prime minister reminded ministers that a trusting relationships.” collaborative North American relationship And here is the interesting thing about is key. innovation: innovators and scientists To turn the collaborative message of Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto, Prime Minister Justin Speakers suggested that the Innovation don’t care about borders. They just want Trudeau, and U.S. President Barack Obama into reality, cross-border cooperation, regulation, freer Agenda review by Innovation Science and to do their thing. The presence of borders movements of people and research and tri-national funding arrangements are going to be key, pictured Economic Development Minister Navdeep and different regulations from country to June 29 at the North America Leaders Summit in Ottawa. The Hill Times photographs by Jake Wright Bains needs to address the effi cient country act as barriers to progress. They movement between the three countries of really want that hub to be like a single hub. people, research and scientifi c materials The forum organized by the Pearson by pushing the importance of collaboration scientists can no longer just travel relevant to innovation. Cindy Bell Centre, co-hosted with the University of and a multidisciplinary approach. across the border with their equipment suggested we need funding programs that Ottawa, brought together government, “Collaboration is growing. Scientists want or samples. That makes cross-border support projects that work across borders. industry, labour, think tank and scientifi c to work with the best institutions and innovation challenging at best. Think-tank leader Gabriel Pulido-Cejudo leaders from the three countries for researchers which cuts across borders. All Fortunately, the amigos are hearing called for a joint clean energy fund among a timely discussion on making that activities are now multidisciplinary and the message. In a statement, Trudeau and the three countries. innovation hub a reality. require partners,” said Arzberger. Peña pledged to “foster cooperation on In short, to turn the collaborative Enrique Cabrero Mendoza, head of Eme Onuoha, a vice-president of Xerox science, technology, and innovation and message of Trudeau, Peña, and Obama Mexico’s National Council for Science Corporation, said his company launched further partnerships between Canadian into reality, cross-border cooperation, and Technology, and a member of the the fi rst open innovation process in 1996- and Mexican academic institutions on low- regulation, freer movements of people Mexican president’s delegation, noted that 97 with the Institute of Nanotechnology emission energy solutions.” and research and tri-national funding the challenges he saw were to encourage in Canada. (Open innovation is where And when Obama joined in, he arrangements are going to be key. business to do more in research and you get the right people working together forcefully declared that the three countries Jonathan Calof, PhD is a Professor in innovation, to create stronger linkages regardless of who they work for or where together were a global innovation hub. international business and strategy at between academic institutions and they are.) He noted that organizations So that’s all very progressive, but how the Telfer School of Management at the industry, and to create better linkages expert Henry Chesborough preaches that do you make it happen? University of Ottawa and co-chair of the across borders. not all the smart people in the world work Elizabeth McDonald of the Canadian Pearson Centre’s Econ4Tmro Initiative. American keynote speaker, Peter for you, but you need to fi nd them and Energy Effi ciency Alliance pointed out Andrew Cardozo is president of the Arzberger of the National Science work with them. that regulations in countries are behind Pearson Centre and adjunct professor at Foundation in Washington, said the U.S. But as Cindy Bell, executive vice- the rate of innovation and invention. Carleton University. built the case for partnership in innovation president at Genome Canada, noted, Further, where there are regulations, they The Hill Times THE HILL TIMES, MONDAY, JULY 11, 2016 13 IN THE HOUSE SENATE

point of contact, the new Senate is quite a different animal and the new parliamentary strategies required will not only need to The rise of the independent be refl ected in any cabinet submissions or memoranda, but actually carried out in cooperation with the appropriate minister’s director of parliamentary affairs. On balance, I don’t see any major problems in Senate, get used to it terms of the bureaucracy or machinery of government but speed of change is not a characteristic I would associate with either. The physician-assisted that the Senators understand this need for The clerk of the Privy Council will need to balance going forward. drive this cultural shift. suicide bill served notice As it is the government’s job to propose The lobbyist and advocacy sector will and manage legislation through the House also need to make strategic adjustments as to the government that a and Senate, the government will have to the new scope and scale of the necessary true independent Senate is adjust quickly. It should be noted that the conversations will test the content of time is well past for “be-careful-what-you- briefi ng notes, backgrounders and “asks.” rising from the ashes of the wish-for” narratives and resources need to The minimum levels of activity have just traditional party-controlled be focused on how to make this work. The been increased with the introduction of most immediate adjustment will be timing this new element of unpredictability. With Upper Chamber, and if the of Senate engagement. the defi nition of Senators as “designated Senate continues to use In order to minimize the potential for public offi ce holders” under the Lobby Act deadlock, the Senators will need to be the registration framework will also ensure these newfound freedoms involved at the front end of the policy that more light is shone on the activities process. that may contribute to decisions and that is Senators on the National Security Committee, responsibly, it will become an Changes will also have to be made always a good thing. pictured in this fi le photo. Already sensitive to to the form that this engagement Finally, I think Canadians will benefi t extremely useful component ‘trained seal’ comparisons, an independently takes and I would humbly suggest a shift from better policy. The key will be to not acting Senate could further reinforce the in the legislative process. It’s from presentation to consultation. It is focus too much on how decision are made, analogy and the Prime Minister’s Offi ce and not clear exactly how this consultation as it will appear messy at times, but on the a whole new world. House leadership will have to be extremely would take place and perhaps a current outcome of the process. careful as they manage this element, writes Joe minister could be tasked with this liaison A change of this magnitude is never Jordan. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright role. The government will also need to be going to be easy and the complexities of sensitive to the potential spillover effect modern political decision-making will to their own backbench MPs. Already challenge function role, especially with only rise over time, but I fi rmly believe sensitive to “trained seal” comparisons, an a majority House. I have no doubt that that the process will benefi t greatly from independently acting Senate could further the potential for Senate alliances will the inclusion of these independent voices. JOE JORDAN reinforce the analogy and the Prime become important leverage points at House Remember, the only way to stop an idiot Minister’s Offi ce and House leadership committees; suddenly these activities with a bad idea is an independent thinker will have to be extremely careful as they matter and the ink is drying up in the with an informed opinion. TTAWA—Not only did the Senate’s manage this element. On the plus side, an rubber stamp pads. So welcome to the picnic: onward, Otreatment of Bill C-14, Medical independent Senate can align nicely with In terms of the bureaucrats, those upward, and outward. Assistance in Dying, provide Canadians the objective of increasing evidence-based who hold the view that Parliament is a Joe Jordan is a second-generation with a very thoughtful and refreshing level decision-making into the policy algorithm. necessary evil to be tolerated and managed former Member of Parliament and senior of debate on an important issue, it also The opposition parties have gained a are going to have some bad days ahead. associate at Bluesky Strategy Group. served notice to the government that a new and powerful ally in their traditional While the government presents a single The Hill Times true independent Senate is rising from the ashes of the traditional party-controlled Upper Chamber, and if the Senate Mike died suddenly on Canada Day at his beloved home in Mike leaves an important legacy and a list of significant continues to use these newfound freedoms Normandy, France, at the age of 65, leaving behind his large, loving accomplishments—personal, professional and in public life. He responsibly, it will become an extremely Michael family and a legion of friends and colleagues in public life and business. transformed the lives of everyone he touched, brought grace to useful component in the legislative process. politics and then to business, and was always a source of support, The current Senate is an interesting He is survived by his wife, ML Walsh; four children Craig (Katherine), Drew (Vanessa), Stuart (Jodi) and Katie (Sean); four joy and laughter to friends, family, and colleagues. Mike was a mix that includes purely partisan appoin- grandchildren (John, Ellie, Charlotte and Jacob); and his mother trusted friend and advisor to many of the most respected politicians, Robinson business leaders and government affairs professionals across tees, independent appointees, partisan Jan Robinson. He loved and doted on them all—family was his appointees who woke up one day and touchstone and driving force. His relationship with ML was an Canada. His relationships transcended partisan politics and business found themselves independents, and par- inspiration. They were married three years after meeting on a blind competition—to know Mike was to like him. tisan appointees who made a conscious date while both were working in Parliament’s East Block. Married Mike was born outside Calgary and split his adolescent years choice to become independents. Each for forty years, they loved each other deeply and were each other’s between London, England and Exshaw, Alberta. He studied at Dulwich Senator is having to adjust to the evolv- best friend. Mike and ML were the happiest when in each other’s College in England and received his undergraduate degree in political company. Whenever you saw Michael or ML, you knew the other science at the University of Calgary. That led to a lifelong relationship ing role of the institution based on his was nearby with the Liberal Party, politics, government and public policy. or her individual circumstances. But col- lectively, Senators are to be commended Travel was a big part of Mike and ML’s lives. In 1986 the Robinson He started his career as a Parliament Hill staffer in the 1970s and family moved to the South of France, which started Mike and ML’s went on to hold a number of senior volunteer positions with the Liberal for their work because the pain really is love of the countryside and they finally fulfilled their dream of buying Party of Canada including a stint as Chief Financial Officer from 1986-90. worth the gain. a home there, spending as much time in it as they could. They often A close friend and confidante of Prime Minister Paul Martin, he was Chair In terms of the regulatory logistics re- gathered as a family and vacationed together regularly. Even after their of Mr. Martin’s leadership campaign in 1990 and headed the transition quired to incorporate a more independent children created their own families, they continued to travel together as team in preparation for Mr. Martin assuming office as Prime Minister. Senate into the mix, the Standing Orders a “small army”, most recently spending time in Normandy, where the Mike began his consulting career as a partner with one of of both the House and the Senate can eas- entire family last got together on his 65th birthday. Canada’s first public affairs companies, Public Affairs International. ily handle potential disagreements. It is Family was the most important thing in Mike’s life. He With Harry Near and others, he founded Earnscliffe in 1989, clear that the original rules were written took immense pride and satisfaction that his kids were happy, committed to building a different kind of public affairs firm, one when deadlock between the two Houses independent, successful in their own right and had wonderful based on long-term relationships with senior business leaders. Mike was a much greater possible outcome. In spouses. He looked forward to Nekabong weekend every year where was a mentor, leader, friend and role model for the dozens of current order for a piece of legislation to become he, Craig, Drew and Stuart would gather their closest friends for a members and alumni of the Earnscliffe family as well as too many weekend of comradery and bonding. He was in his element fishing others throughout the broader political community. law, one of the major requirements is that from the porch, where he would share stories and provide guidance His community work was equally important to him as a way of both Houses pass identical acts, which can to a rotating cast of friends. result in a procedural ping pong match as giving back. It started with his beloved fraternity days at Zeta Psi Senate legislative amendments return to In addition to spending time with his sons, he truly cherished but later moved on to multiple memberships on community boards time with his daughter, Katie. Activities together would range including chairing the Board at Ashbury College and directorships at the House of Commons for approval and from dinner dates to sitting by the fire playing quiet (and very the United Way, The Stratford Festival, the Ottawa Airport Authority are then returned to the Senate regard- competitive) games of Scrabble. Mike would always pick Katie up and Carleton University. less of whether they are approved. This for their morning commute, revolving his office routine around His many achievements were notable (including his World process is continued until the issues are when they could spend time together. Famous Caesar Salad) but his warmth, open and generous personality resolved, or a “Free Conference” is called His love for his grandchildren was palpable; he celebrated the and unbounded loyalty to family and friends are what most people between the two parties to resolve the arrival of each, and told endless stories of their latest milestones. He remembered and reflected upon first when they heard of his deadlock, a mechanism that has not been was often seen puzzling, watching movies or cuddling in Papa / Pop passing—a proud and enduring legacy of one who made a real used since 1947. Pop’s Chair watching soccer (specifically his boyhood club Crystal difference to those he loved, worked with and befriended. So we don’t need major rule changes, Palace) with a grandchild on his lap and his one of a kind grin on his face. but what we will need are attitudinal A private funeral has taken place. A public celebration of Mike’s changes, both at the institutional and po- He and ML made their homes a welcoming place to visit for life and many accomplishments will be held in Ottawa on Tuesday, litical levels, and that is where the impacts their large network of close friends, with warm hospitality, endless July 12. The memorial and tribute will take place at the Beechwood will be felt and the potential benefi ts real- good humour and “joie de vivre.” Regular dinners, weekends and Cemetery from 4:00 - 5:00 pm. This will be followed by a reception at ized. longer visits together were always part of their ongoing relationships the Metropolitain Brasserie from 6:00 - 10:00 pm. with friends. Euchre and poker nights were memorable as was In keeping with Mike’s long standing commitment to charitable The line the Senate has to walk involves Mike’s propensity (with very little urging) to belt out Don MacLean’s organizations, the family suggests that in lieu of flowers, donations the extent to which the democratic will “American Pie” and Janis Joplin’s “Mercedes Benz”. No occasion was be directed to Harvest House Ministries or United Way, organizations of the people is to be respected, even if complete without heartfelt renditions of both. the people may be wrong. The Senate’s Mike long supported. handling of Bill C-14 would suggest to me 14 THE HILL TIMES, MONDAY, JULY 11, 2016 OPINION TERRORISM A poor argument to explain terrorism

If we continue to Dhaka cafe in Bangladesh is for how we see terrorism and how others have more than they do. motivated. To understand ideology over. More than 20 innocent we confront it. While there is probably some it certainly helps to come from a associate poverty with people were slaughtered by Reports have suggested that truth to this, it comes apart privileged, educated background. Islamist extremists, although the six terrorists who stormed quickly when you look at those Of course it is true that terrorist violence we exactly which terrorists were the cafe were educated and from who become terrorists. There are manipulative ideologues can take will adopt counter behind this heinous act is still well-to-do families. The home enough historical examples that advantage of those less capable, unclear (Islamic State has minister went so far as to say clearly show that many terrorists but recent history shows that measures that are not claimed responsibility but that it has become “fashionable” are not poor (Osama bin Laden, terrorist movements, especially relevant. Yes, anti- the Bangladeshi government to become a militant. Whatever Ayman al Zawahiri, the Baader those in the West, are fi lled with the vehemently, and incredulously, the reason, there is no doubt Meinhof gang in Germany, Aum privileged, not the underprivileged. poverty policies and denies IS has a presence in the that Bangladesh has a very, very Shinrikyo in Japan) and little to The attack in Dhaka by wealthy programs are good country). There are reports that serious problem with Islamist support the supposed causal role men, in a desperately poor Muslim the assailants divided the patrons extremism, whether it comes poverty plays in driving people to country with millions of potential and they should be into two groups, Bangladeshi and from foreign or domestic actors. join violent extremist groups. candidates, merely underscores the foreigners, and further narrowed The importance of the Two points are essential fact that there is no explanatory increased. But they their murderous intent to those backgrounds of the Dhaka here. In cases where it is clear link between poverty and have little to do with who could not cite a verse from cafe terrorists cannot be that terrorists emerge from terrorism. the Quran. Unlike many other underestimated. We have economically deprived situations, If we continue to associate terrorism. attacks where terrorists did been assured by all kinds of setting aside the diffi culty in poverty with terrorist violence we not discriminate before killing, experts that poverty and lack differentiating between causation will adopt counter measures that this band carefully sought to of opportunity drives terrorism, and correlation, it is important are not relevant. Yes, anti-poverty determine who was not Muslim not that any substantive, to look at the whole picture and policies and programs are good before taking lives. data-rich studies have been not focus on one individual. If and they should be increased. But There are many aspects of produced to back this position. the majority of people in a given they have little to do with terrorism. this attack that want analysis and The link between poverty and community are poor and some opt The more we misdiagnose the “root PHIL GURSKI much has already been written in violence calls to mind U.S. for terrorism, but most don’t, what causes” of terrorism the less we are the short time since the incident. political scientist Ted Gurr’s have we learned? If poverty is a doing to actually confront it. I will focus my remarks on an classic argument about “relative critical driver, why do the majority Phil Gurski is president and interesting fact that will strike deprivation” which essentially not make the same choices? CEO of Borealis Threat and Risk TTAWA—The hostage many as counterintuitive but states that people resort to Secondly, terrorism is a special Consulting. Otaking and massacre at a which has enormous implications violence when they see that kind of violence: it is ideologically The Hill Times

INSIDE POLITICS BREXIT ‘Leave’ campaign’s wish list is lying in tatters A government that affairs department (grandly want to do it in 2017? The Leave renamed Global Affairs Canada), campaign’s wish list lies in tatters. refuses to implement the and in the public service. Each was They cherished the notion will of the people would unconvinced. “Less sure every day,” that Britain could abandon its one of those people said. EU obligations but enjoy every be wrecked in public How could the U.K. not leave benefi t. That it could remain a opinion. A government the EU, after everything that’s member of the tightest multi- happened? national economic union in that implements that will, The answer lies in the nature history, while picking and and demonstrates forever of the June 23 referendum. In choosing who gets to live, work itself, it wasn’t a decision to exit or vote in Britain. That its banks that it was misguided, the union. That decision must be could continue to carry out would not face a better formally communicated to the huge transactions in euros. That European Council—the 28 heads investors would build their plants end. It’s a mess. of the 28 EU member countries, in Kent or Manchester for export presidents, prime ministers, and to the EU—instead of building chancellor, meeting in Brussels. them in the EU. Because the The process for getting a whole point of the exercise is that country out of the EU is laid Britain and the EU would be two out in Article 50 of the Treaty different things. on European Union. The British “China looks at a pound PAUL WELLS prime minister tells his council that’s down 10 per cent and it British Prime Minister David Cameron, pictured in September 2011 in colleagues Britain intends to starts looking for things to buy,” Ottawa. No important British or European personality has said publicly leave. That starts a two-year clock a European diplomat in Ottawa that the U.K. shouldn’t leave the European Union in the wake of the Brexit ticking on negotiations. At the said yesterday. “And then it looks referendum. They’re unanimous that Leave means Leave. This includes every paradox. end of those two years, European for places to put those things—in candidate to replace Mr. Cameron as British Tory leader, writes Paul Wells. The A No important British treaties cease to function with Slovakia or Poland.” Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright or European personality has regard to Britain. Some new My hunch is that every said publicly that the U.K. bilateral arrangement could take candidate to replace Cameron shouldn’t leave the European their place, but that moment absolutely intends to trigger Article that implements that will, and London and Brussels—the latter Union in the wake of the Brexit would mark the end of Britain’s 50. But they are huffi ng and puffi ng demonstrates forever that it was a destination Canadian prime referendum two weeks ago. membership in the EU. about “we’ll do it when we’re good misguided, would not face a ministers rarely visit—he would They’re unanimous that Leave Now here’s the thing: David and ready” because they are hoping better end. It’s a mess. be noticed and heard. means Leave. This includes Cameron didn’t invoke Article the answers they’re getting from Is there anything a Canadian Canada still wants a trade every candidate to replace David 50 the morning after he lost the the rest of Europe, and really the prime minister can do? Maybe not. deal with the EU, after all. That Cameron as British Tory leader, referendum. He didn’t invoke it answers they’re getting from the But it’s crazy how popular Justin deal is worth less if the U.K. poor Jeremy Corbyn across the when he visited the European universe, will change. When those Trudeau is in European capitals is out. A separate trade deal Commons aisle, and the leaders Council six days later. He’s said he’ll answers don’t change, what will these days. I’m told there’s a with a separate U.K. would not of France, Germany, and the leave the nasty task to his successor, make a PM decide Wednesday was traffi c jam of leaders hoping for compensate for the loss. Canada various institutions of the EU. who’s to be in place by the beginning a bad day to start the clock ticking, a meeting with him, especially has interests here. So do our And yet in Canada’s of September. And no candidate but Thursday is a fi ne day? leaders who are heading into an historic friends on both sides of government there’s a lot of to succeed him expects to trigger I’m not sure how this whole election. That stock of political the English Channel. skepticism about whether Brexit Article 50 before the new year. thing ends. A government that capital won’t last forever. Paul Wells is a national affairs will ever happen. I checked And if they do not want to refuses to implement the will of But if Trudeau took even a writer for The Toronto Star. This with senior sources at the Prime start the real work in 2016, why the people would be wrecked in diplomatically veiled version of column was released on July 6. Minister’s Offi ce, the foreign on earth would any of them public opinion. A government his bridges-not-walls message to The Hill Times THE HILL TIMES, MONDAY, JULY 11, 2016 15 OPINION SOUTH CHINA SEA

Behind the sometimes belliger- ent thetoric from Beijing, there has been a long-standing policy South China Sea showdown? that China should avoid military confrontations with other great powers until it has grown strong An exciting but carry out seven days of exercises in China’s “nine-dash line” claim enough economically to stand an area extending from Hainan to to almost 90 per cent of the South a good chance of winning. It’s carefully contained the Paracel Islands off the Vietnam- China Sea looks preposterous not there yet, so it should still be ese coast. The exercises will end on a map—it extends more than gun-shy. But there may now be confrontation over on July 11, just one day before the a thousand kilometres from the another consideration at work. the South China Sea tribunal’s ruling is released, so they southern-most point of China The social contract that keeps will still be around if things get while coming within less than 100 the Chinese Communist Party with the United States more exciting after that. kilometres of the Filipino, Malay- in power is simple: so long as and its Southeast They might well get more sian and Vietnamese coasts—but the party delivers steadily rising exciting, because the U.S. Navy’s it is taken very seriously in China. living standards, the population Asian allies could be Task Force 70, including the air- The historical justifi cations will accept its dictatorial rule. For the solution, igniting craft carrier USS Ronald Reagan, for Beijing’s claim are fl imsy, but almost 30 years it has kept its side has now moved into the South beginning with the seizure by force of the bargain, with economic nationalist passions in China Sea. Its task, according And on Friday, President Xi Jin- of the Paracel Islands from Vietnam growth rates of between eight and to its commander, Rear-Admiral ping declared that China will never in 1974, China has extended its 10 per cent per year. China and generating John D. Anderson, is “to maintain compromise on sovereignty and is control to most of tiny islands and But even the party admits that support for the regime, the seas open for all to use.” ‘not afraid of trouble.’ Photograph reefs in the entire area. the growth rate is now down to The Chinese Defence Minis- courtesy of Flickr In the past three years it has six per cent, and hardly anybody but the tricky bit is try’s spokesman, Col. Wi Qian, expanded seven of these tiny foot- else believes it is even four per keeping it ‘carefully warned last Thursday that this is 2013 in its quarrel with Japan over holds with concrete and landfi ll, cent. Some observers think the “an act of militarization in the disputed islands there. building airstrips, port facilities, economy may not be growing at contained.’ South China Sea and it endangers Both the U.S. and Japan re- and other potential military as- all this year. If that is the case, regional peace and stability. But fused to recognize that ADIZ and sets on them. In February, for the then the regime is drifting into I’d like to say that the U.S. side sent their own military aircraft fi rst time, it put actual weapons dangerous waters, and it will need is making the wrong calculation. to fl y through it. The U.S. Navy on them. Whether or not this was a foreign distraction to divert The Chinese Armed Forces never would unquestionably respond directly in response to the case public attention from its failure. give in to outside forces.” And in the same way to a Chinese- brought against it in The Hague by An exciting but carefully GWYNNE DYER on Friday, President Xi Jinping declared ADIZ in the South China the Philippines in 2013, it certainly contained confrontation over the declared that China will never Sea—and last February China had the effect of making a military South China Sea with the United compromise on sovereignty and installed two batteries of anti- confrontation more likely. States and its Southeast Asian al- ONDON, ENGLAND—On July is “not afraid of trouble.” aircraft missiles with a range of But China stated in advance lies could be the solution, igniting L12, the International Tribunal So the stage may be set for 200 kilometres on Woody Island that it would not recognize any nationalist passions in China and for the Law of the Sea will issue a serious U.S.-Chinese military in the Paracels. ruling on the validity of its claim generating support for the regime, its ruling on China’s claim to confrontation if the Hague tribunal In a worst-case analysis, by the UN-backed Hague tribu- but the tricky bit is keeping it “care- practically all of the South China rules against China’s claim next therefore, we could be only a week nal, which has no way to enforce fully contained.” Once you start Sea. And already the main mili- week as expected. The U.S. military away from a major military clash its decision. So it should not feel down that road, you cannot be sure tary contenders are moving more fear that China may respond by between the United States and obliged to resort to military force where it will take you. forces into the region. declaring an Air Defence Identifi - China in the South China Sea. But to defend its claim, any more than Gwynne Dyer is an independent China’s Maritime Safety cation Zone over the whole of the it really shouldn’t go that far, be- the U.S. should feel any need journalist whose articles are pub- Administration announced that South China Sea, like the ADIZ it cause the Hague tribunal’s ruling to use force to challenge it. In lished in 45 countries. Chinese naval and air forces will declared in the East China Sea in will have no practical effect. theory. The Hill Times

BACKROOMS CANADA-U.S. RELATIONS

the oilsands production and we While a Donald were using it to leverage our rela- Trump presi- Clinton or Trump, tionship with United States. “Yes, dency would be we are smaller than you, but you a ‘nightmare,’ need our oil,” was the Canadian Hillary Clinton approach to the relationship with isn’t going to be U.S. relations will the White House. easy for Canada It didn’t work, but not because to deal with of the opposition of the environ- either, writes An- mentalists, but mainly because gelo Persichilli. not be easy the U.S., thanks to the shale Photograph by mining, is now self-suffi cient for Gage Skidmore energy. The two countries that ing with George Bush Sr. Then still supply oil to the Americans, The events of 9/11 there was the golfi ng buddies, Canada and Venezuela, have radically changed Jean Chrétien and Bill Clinton, more interest in selling than the to respectful disagreements on Americans have in buying. That’s the political everything between Stephen why Obama was able to say no dynamics in United Harper and Barack Obama. to Canada and the Keystone Now, it seems, we have complete pipeline. States, and Canada agreement on everything between Now the relationship has im- and a just society; doesn’t know rorism, but they don’t know how. has not been on the Justin Trudeau and Obama. proved and, as someone put it, the the difference between a brick They feel vulnerable and con- If we exclude the agreements meetings are more friendly and and a human being. fused. Donald Trump is the prod- same wavelength. of Mulroney and Reagan on acid “serene.” This leads to more selfi es The fact of the matter is that uct of that fear and confusion. rain, and the free trade agree- during meetings, but as former America has changed after the After Jan. 20, 2017, how are ments started by Mulroney and U.S. presidential candidate Walter dramatic events of Sept. 11, 2001. we going to deal with our friends Reagan and fi nished by Chrétien Mondale said during the 1984 The economy, energy, Medi- from the south, no matter who and Clinton, the relationship be- campaign, “Where’s the beef?” care, and education are still wins? tween Canada and United States It is in this context that we are issues that are important to the I hope that Prime Minister has mainly been characterized by awaiting the results of the cur- American people and administra- Trudeau and his team are work- ANGELO PERSICHILLI offi cial politeness but without any rent presidential campaign in the tions, but since 9/11, there is an ing on a plan that takes care substance. United States. elephant in the room: terrorism. of the interest of the Canadian The events of 9/11 radically How will our government fare Canada, probably mistakenly, people because the Americans ORONTO—While Canadian changed the political dynamics in against the shrewd pragmatism of has moved on since then, but not friendship is a tool, not a goal. Tpolitics are on holiday, most United States, and Canada has not Hillary Clinton? She has fi lled her the Americans. They knew that And remember, the Americans of the attention of our leaders been on the same wavelength. We campaign with nice statements their society had social and eco- cannot be bought with just smiles turns south. didn’t join the Iraqi mission and about everything but with details nomic imbalances, poverty, un- and selfi es. It is not just professional the Americans did not join us in of nothing. The only clear mes- employment, and racial tension. Angelo Persichilli is a freelance curiosity. The outcome of the U.S. developing a new energy strategy sage that comes from her cam- But they were used to it. Now journalist and a former citizen- election is going to have an im- based on the construction of the paign, and which keeps her hopes things have changed because ship judge for the Greater Toronto pact on our lives. And no matter Keystone XL pipeline. alive, is about Donald Trump. some foreign forces are using Area. He was also a director of who wins, Canada will not have The energy sector was the If dealing with Clinton would those problems to undermine the communications to former prime an easy ride. most important element of the be diffi cult, a meeting with “Presi- American way of life from within. minister Stephen Harper and is We went from the Shamrock previous administration, both dent Trump” would be a night- San Bernardino and Orlando are the former political editor of Ca- summits in the 1980s between domestically and for the relation- mare. He is a spoiled billionaire dramatic reminders that some- nadese, Canada’s Italian-language Brian Mulroney and Ronald ship with United States. We were who doesn’t know the difference thing is wrong in the States. They newspaper in Toronto. Reagan to the former fi sh- basing our economic future on between building a skyscraper know that they have to fi ght ter- The Hill Times 16 THE HILL TIMES, MONDAY, JULY 11, 2016 FEATURE PHOTO ESSAY Newly renovated, swanky Wellington Building to be ready for MPs, committees this fall

BY RACHEL AIELLO & PHOTOGRAPHS BY JAKE WRIGHT

ffi cials from Public Services and Procurement Canada led the media on a tour In the interim, it will provide space for 69 Parliamentarians’ offi ces and 10 committee of the nearly fi nished renovation of the Wellington Building, at 180 Wellington rooms for Senate and House of Commons functions when Centre Block goes under renova- St., in Ottawa last Wednesday. The project has come in on budget at $425.2-mil- tions in 2018. It also includes space for a new Library of Parliament branch room. Olion and work has been underway since April 2010. The Wellington Street entrance will predominately be used for MPs. Members of the pub- The work done inside included a full seismic upgrade, large-scale interior demolition, lic will be able to enter here to view the grand Byzantine-style mosaic on the lobby ceiling, removal of 3,000 tonnes of hazardous material including lead and asbestos, and the restora- but further access will be restricted. General public entrance will be handled on the Sparks tion and renovation of the building’s exterior and interior. Street side, which will be fl anked by two retail spaces currently open for lease. In the future, the building will be home to House of Commons administration and will Project director Sylvain Lepage told The Hill Times during the tour that he anticipates all be one of the spaces used to consolidate House administration functions currently spread furnishing and IT and multimedia installation to be done by the end of the summer, and the throughout Ottawa’s downtown core. keys handed over to new tenants, the House of Commons, in the early fall.

The windows on the outside of the building are new, more energy-effi cient replications of the original windows, to keep with the preservation of the overall façade.

The Wellington Street view of the building features a new canopy, remade in the likeness of the original The new spiral staircase is a central canopy that hung there many years before when the building housed the Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. feature of the redesign. The mosaic consists of thousands of coloured ceramic squares. It took eight weeks to clean and replace any broken tiles, and restore grout in some areas. Conservation Solutions Inc. was the company contracted to conserve the mosaic.

Another view of the Wellington Building mosaic.

The lobby off of Wellington Street is home to a grand mosaic by American muralist Barry Faulkner. It was preserved during the construction by sensors installed to monitor vibration levels, and was A view of the Sparks Street entrance from inside. The Wellington Building mosaic. sealed off from the demolition inside.

The green wall in the atrium is part of a number of environmentally focused initiatives in the Inside much of the original marble fl ooring and walls have been maintained, while the coffered beam project, including solar panels and a green roof with a rainwater collection system that will water ceilings accented by cast plaster detailing were replaced and replicated from the original design. the plants adorning the green wall. THE HILL TIMES, MONDAY, JULY 11, 2016 17 OPINION NORTHERN GATEWAY

court suggested that the minister could While the majority decision of the court have offered to delay the approval process lends support to the arguments that the Trudeau’s summer in order for substantive consultations to Trudeau government has made about the occur and at paragraph 328, the court notes inadequacy of the consultation process that a request by First Nations for a short under the Harper government, it does put extension to explore further discussions the pipeline approval process on the Trudeau just got a lot more was met with silence by the government. cabinet’s agenda about six months earlier In the end, the court quashed the decision than anticipated. Cabinet next believed that and the certifi cate issued by the National En- it would be dealing with the TransMountain ergy Board becomes a nullity and the matter pipeline in November to December 2016, not complicated after is referred back to cabinet for redetermina- Northern Gateway in the summer. tion. By paragraph 335 of the court’s reasons, Surely, the Trudeau government realizes the project can only proceed after Canada that pipelines to tidewater are necessary if has fulfi lled its duty to consult. Canada is to continue as a natural resource Federal Court decision What to do? It would seem to be obvious trading nation. As Deborah Yedlin noted given the Trudeau government’s position on in her recent column on this subject in the consultation and the new nation-to-nation (Calgary Herald), “the world is not wait- relationship it wishes to establish with Can- ing for Canada to make up its mind on the on Northern Gateway ada’s indigenous people that it will not be matter of getting its resources to tidewater. appealing the decision. Enbridge, although It’s up to Ottawa to determine an expedi- a party to the litigation, is probably not in a tious course of action.” It is probably fair to say that the oil position to appeal either as the adequacy of In the second last week in June, several While the majority patch has been concerned for some time Crown consultations is not its issue, except cabinet ministers assembled to announce the decision of the court lends about the courts’ involvement in the ap- for the delay this decision brings to the comprehensive review of the federal envi- proval of major projects, and especially project. The government could initiate a new ronmental assessment process as well as the support to the arguments after fi nal approval from the federal cabinet consultation process and amend the recom- mandate of the National Energy Board. As part that the Trudeau has been granted. The decision in this case mendations of approval depending on the of that review ministers should take this court proves their concern was well placed. The results of the consultations, or order new decision into consideration because at some government has made court had no diffi culty looking behind the hearings or cancel the approval altogether. point the approval process for major energy about the inadequacy decision to approve the project in order to Any new recommendations would have to projects must achieve fi nality. This is not to say analyze and subsequently review and set go through the consultation process. What that the courts do not have a role protecting of the consultation aside the decision of cabinet in this matter. is clear is that the process is stalled until minority rights, just that the process that leads While there is obviously a substantial argu- new consultations are carried out. to approval should address all consultation process under the Harper ment to be made that the federal govern- Adding to this uncertainty is the and other matters in a comprehensive and government, it does put the ment carried out consultations in only a waffl ing that has occurred on the Northern complete manner so that court intervention is cursory manner, this decision means that no Gateway by both the Notley and Trudeau not necessary. If this occurs, maybe then the pipeline approval process approval is fi nal. As a number of commen- governments. There seemed to be a answer to the question as to whether a new on the Trudeau cabinet’s tators have stated, lack of fi nality leads to point a couple of months ago that both pipeline to tidewater will be built will be in the uncertainty and uncertainty leads to invest- governments were breathing new life into affi rmative. agenda about six months ment capital going elsewhere. the project. This decision gives the Trudeau With this court decision on the earlier than anticipated. The court focused not on the government the opportunity to kill off Northern Gateway pipeline, the Trudeau consultations carried out by the pipeline’s the pipeline. If that is the choice, surely summer just got a lot more complicated. proponent Enbridge, but on those carried then the TransMountain Pipeline proposal Bruce Carson was a senior adviser to out by the Crown. In fact, the court would receive federal approval as Alberta prime minister Stephen Harper from 2006- noted that once the pipeline route was Premier Rachel Notley continues to support 2009. He publishes a daily commentary determined, the company engaged with Trudeau’s climate change agenda in return on political issues: The Morning Brief. all aboriginal groups, both First Nation for one if not two pipelines to tidewater. [email protected] and Métis, along the proposed route. BRUCE CARSON The court’s problem was with the federal government. But in determining that the federal government did not fulfi l its duty to consult, setting aside the approval of TTAWA—On the eve of Canada Day, the pipeline, the pipeline proponent is left OJune 30, the law fi rm acting for the in the ludicrous position of being held up seven First Nations contesting the Harper or quite possibly having the pipeline’s cabinet’s approval of the Northern approval quashed permanently, through Gateway Pipeline released the Federal no fault of its own. It is being punished Court of Appeal decision made on June through the court decision for something 23, 2016, which effectively quashed that it had no control over having, as the court approval. The court in a 2-1 decision stated, more than adequately consulted held that the federal government had not with First Nations on its own. adequately fulfi lled its duty to consult The court was brutal in its criticism with the First Nations and, as a conse- of the federal government. The court quence, set aside the approval subject stated at paragraph 8 of its reasons that to 209 conditions given by the Harper the federal government had designed a cabinet in June 2014. It should be noted good framework for consultations, but that this case began before the Trudeau the execution of that framework “fell well government unreservedly endorsed the short of the mark.” Later, at paragraph United Nations Declaration on the Rights 325, it described the process as “brief, of Indigenous Peoples, which no doubt hurried, and inadequate.” Further the strengthens any claim brought forward critical part of the consultation framework, by First Nations on the matter of consul- to exchange and discuss information and tation by the Crown. to enter into dialogue did not occur. The WANT TO LEARN FRENCH?

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Liberal MP Mauril Bélanger’s private Senators member’s bill is the fi rst MP bill to pass into the Senate this session. Sena- tors say they are want to pass confi dent the bill will pass not long after the Senate resumes sitting. Mr. Bélanger is pictured Bélanger’s here on March 9 when he was ap- pointed honorary House Speaker. The gender neutral Hill Times photo- graph by Jake Wright national

Mauril Bélanger pictured last sum- anthem bill mer in Ottawa at Bob Rae’s book launch. The Hill Times photograph by this fall Jake Wright take any more than one commit- After getting fast- tee meeting for people to come tracked through the in and have views both for and against. … It’s not that compli- House, Senators cated,” Sen. Munson said. agree committee It was brought forward for second reading in the Senate on study is needed, June 21 after it passed the House but supporters are of Commons by a margin of 225 votes to 74 on June 15. It is the fi rst confi dent O Canada private member’s bill of this Parlia- ment to make it into the Senate. bill will pass by winter The furthest others have gotten is break, if not sooner. into House committees for further study. The Liberals, NDP, and some Continued from page 1 Conservative MPs supported the bill, while Conservatives were the women’s contributions to Canada. the idea in a Throne Speech but Liberal Sen. Jim Munson only ones to vote against it. Independent Sen. Elaine quickly retracted it due to strong (Ottawa/Rideau Canal, Ont.) told According to Conservative McCoy (Alberta) was the last opposition amongst its members. The Hill Times last week that he Senate Whip Don Plett’s (Land- to speak on the bill before the Sen. Nancy Ruth mentioned in would like to see the bill pass, mark, Man.) offi ce, the vote will Senate rose and she said she an- her speech that she would have which is at second reading in the not be whipped along party lines, ticipates rising again to continue liked to see it pass that day, but Senate, shortly after the Senate pointing out that there are differ- her remarks in the fall. Right recognized that Senators should resumes on Sept. 27 and is con- ent opinions among members. now, she’s spending her sum- have time to speak to the bill. fi dent the bill has the support to There are pockets of opposition mer researching all the different It was in 1913 that an English make it happen. among Conservatives, including versions of the anthem that there version of the original French Sen. Munson said the Senate from Sen. David Wells (Newfound- have been over the last 236 years. poem was changed to “in all thy sponsor of the bill, Conservative land and Labrador), who during “We are being faithful to the sons command” from its original Sen. Nancy Ruth (Cluny, Ont.), his speech on the bill described essence of the anthem and we are “thou dost in us command” version. had canvassed 40 to 50 of the it as “political correctness run not doing anything but honour- Further changes were made to the current 86 Senators and found an amok.” He told The Hill Times that ing the essence and the heartfelt song in 1927 and again in 1980. “incredible amount of support” for parsing Canadian symbols like the emotion and pride in our country “It has to pass. ... I think the bill, enough to pass it. fl ag or the national anthem leads that we’ve always had, expressed everybody can have a summer of O Canada: Two of the three pages of As it stands, the Conservatives to meaning being lost. in the anthem … expressing that refl ection on it and I think it’s good the bill are musical sheet notes of have a plurality in the Senate “There are some things, and in a way that is contemporary,” that the Senate does what it always the new version of the anthem. with 42 members, however if the especially the anthem, it’s sym- Sen. McCoy told The Hill Times. does properly, is to take a good 23 independent Senators and 21 bolic. It’s not meant to be inclu- She said she anticipates a look at it, but they are two words Senate Liberals voted together, sive or exclusive. It’s meant to be long line of Senators wanting to that matter,” said Sen. Munson. they would have the majority. for all Canadians,” Sen. Wells said. obesity, but the national anthem speak to this issue and dispelled “Lets put it this way, lets get this “The sincere hope of course is He also questioned why these bill will take precedence. the idea that the bill is any more done before Christmas, but I would to get this bill through as expedi- two words are where the line should “In the Senate, there should urgent because of Mr. Bélanger’s prefer to see it done in the fall.” tiously and effi ciently [as possible] be drawn, saying other lines in the never be a rush to get legislation state of health. According to a Mainstreet re- and with all the care it deserves anthem like “our home and native through. We should always be giv- Mr. Bélanger is not the fi rst Par- search poll commissioned by Sing early in the session, towards the land” isn’t true to all Canadians. ing it considered thought, which liamentarian to push this issue for- All of Us, a national group pushing end of September. … I’d love to see The bill was pushed through is what we’re supposed to do, and ward. As Sen. Nancy Ruth argued for a gender-neutral anthem, 62 this bill become law sometime in debate quickly in the House of I hope this is given considered in the Upper Chamber, Bill C-210 per cent of the 2,027 Canadians October,” Sen. Munson said. Commons with a strong push of thought as well,” said Sen. Wells, is the 11th private member’s bill to polled support making the national Part of the urgency, for many, is government support. The House who voiced concern over this propose gender-neutral language anthem gender inclusive. the health of the bill’s sponsor. Mr. Canadian Heritage Committee policy change being made, not for changes to the national anthem, “It would be wonderful if he Bélanger, a former Hill staffer and passed the bill without amendment the right reasons, but more out of including one from Mr. Bélanger in [Mr. Bélanger] could be present veteran Liberal MP representing after hearing from just one witness, consideration for Mr. Bélanger. the previous Parliament. The Senate when it gets royal assent,” said Ottawa-Vanier, Ont., was diagnosed despite the objection of the Conser- In his speech to the House has introduced two other public Sen. McCoy. this past fall with ALS. His health vative members on the committee. when his bill was introduced at bills on the matter, including former This story is the fi rst in a se- has since deteriorated rapidly. Mr. It is expected that once it passes second reading, Mr. Bélanger Senator Vivienne Poy’s Bill S-3, Act ries that will be offering compre- Bélanger is currently adapting to second reading in the Senate, the argued, using text-to-speech tech- to amend the National Anthem hensive rundowns of MPs’ private a new technology to communicate bill will go to the Senate Social Af- nology, that because it’s almost Act to include all Canadians, that members’ bills and Senate-spon- with, said Sen. Munson. fairs, Science and Technology Com- the 150th anniversary of Confed- was introduced in 2002 and was sored public bills that are most He said Senators are ready to mittee for study. Sen. Nancy Ruth eration, it’s time to have “one of studied by the Senate Social Affairs, likely to pass, or are moving the speak on the private member’s bill, is a member of this committee, our most famous and popular Science, and Technology Commit- quickest through their House and so it shouldn’t take long to move the and the chair is Conservative Sen. national symbols refl ect the prog- tee without amendment and was Senate and expected to be on bill. It is just three pages long, two Kelvin Kenneth Ogilvie (Annapolis ress made in our nation in equity debated numerous times but never the agenda when Parliament of which are musical sheet notes. Valley-Hants, N.S.). As of the time between men and women.” passed into the House of Commons. resumes. “It’s a simple but profound and the Senate rose, the committee He went on to say the objective As well, back in 2010 the [email protected] important change. … It shouldn’t was studying dementia as well as of the bill is to honour both men and Conservative government fl oated The Hill Times THE HILL TIMES, MONDAY, JULY 11, 2016 19 FEATURE POLITICAL STAFFERS

HILL CLIMBERS BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT Bélanger returns to NDP leader’s offi ce, along with other staff changes

The NDP caucus remained on the Hill as a senior Double vision: James Smith, left, is now an NDP caucus press secretary, and his identical twin brother, George Smith, NDP staffer, and after Mr. Mulcair was recently promoted to the role of deputy director of communications. Meanwhile, veteran NDP staffer Karl Bélanger has bulked up its was elected leader in 2012, was is back in NDP leader Thomas Mulcair’s offi ce as principal secretary, after stepping in to replace Anne McGrath as NDP named principal secretary. national director. The Hill Times photographs by Jake Wright and courtesy of Twitter communications staff The NDP is currently on the hunt for a new leader, with team, including the the campaign offi cially already Gagné who handles Quebec indicates that before that, Innovation, Science and underway, though a new leader outreach. Émilie Grenier, Angela from 2008 to 2011, she was a Economic Development Min- recent promotion of a won’t be announced until next Rickman, and Tim Howlett focus proceedings and verifi cation ister Navdeep Bains is now new deputy director of fall. Ray Guardia is chief of staff on parliamentary affairs, while offi cer for the House of Commons responsible for ACOA, along with to the leader while Chantale Katelyn Sylvester does transla- and, for a year starting August the other regional development communications. Turgeon and Jordan Leichnitz are tion work and Éve-Laurence 2005, she was a House of agencies like Western Economic deputy chiefs of staff. Gasse is an administrative offi cer. Commons page while studying Diversifi cation Canada, which Some communications staff an undergraduate degree in were previously the responsibility ARLIAMENT HILL— changes have also recently taken political science at the University of separate ministers under the PLongtime NDP staffer Karl place—and reporters on the Hill More updates of Ottawa. former Conservative government. Bélanger is back in the NDP may soon think they’re seeing Blair Kestevan, former policy In belated news, Matthew Leader’s Offi ce, resuming double. on former adviser to then fi sheries and Senft, former senior policy his previous role as principal George Smith, who was Conservative oceans minister Gail Shea, has adviser to Mr. Fast when he was secretary, meanwhile, George previously a senior caucus press returned to work for the City of trade minister, has been working Smith is now deputy director of secretary and press secretary staffers Surrey, B.C., starting a new job as a legislative assistant to new communications for the NDP on to the leader, is now deputy as an intergovernmental liaison Conservative MP Rachael Harder, the Hill, while his identical twin director of communications for in June. who represents Lethbridge, brother, James Smith, recently the NDP on the Hill. He was Marisa Monnin, former com- Mr. Kestevan previously was Alta., since last December. became a new caucus press promoted to the role in June. munications director to then Ca- a communications assistant in Under the previous Conservative secretary. He’s now working closely with nadian heritage minister Shelly the offi ce of the mayor of Surrey, government, Mr. Senft also served Mr. Bélanger, who is currently NDP director of communications Glover, is now a procedural clerk B.C., from June 2010 to December as director of parliamentary taking some much-needed time Riccardo Filippone. for the House of Commons. She 2011, as indicated by his Linke- affairs to then human resources off since offi cially exiting his Mr. Smith has been a staffer started last month. dIn profi le, before moving to the and skills development minister post as NDP national director on on the Hill since 2011 when he Ottawa to work on Diane Finley, and before that, June 24—as recently reported by was hired as a caucus press the Hill for January worked for then labour minister The Hill Times’ Heard on the Hill secretary, and in 2012, he became Former Conservative 2012 as assistant to Lisa Raitt and for worked for column—will be returning to the executive and media assistant to staffer Blair Kestevan the parliamentary Jason Kenney during his time NDP Leader’s Offi ce as principal Mr. Mulcair as leader. is once again working secretary for fi sher- as citizenship and immigration secretary, Hill Climbers has Meanwhile, his identical twin for the city of Surrey, ies and oceans. He’s minister. learned. brother, James Smith, who started B.C. Photograph cour- a graduate of Trinity Another graduate of Trinity NDP president Marit Stiles off on the Hill as an aide to tesy of LinkedIn Western University Western University, he’s also been thanked Mr. Bélanger for his former Toronto NDP MP Andrew in Langley, B.C. a committee coordinator in the hard work and for “stepping in Cash after the 2011 federal Meanwhile, his Conservative Whip’s Offi ce, and and taking on the very important election, offi cially became a new former colleague has briefl y been an administrative and challenging role of interim NDP caucus press secretary Doug Chiasson, aide to former Conservative MPs national director over the last fi ve on July 4. Sarah Andrews and former senior policy Gary Goodyear and Ron Cannan, months.” Mr. Bélanger stepped Farouk Karim are also both press and stakeholder as indicated by his LinkedIn into the role on Jan. 23, after secretaries for the NDP caucus. relations adviser to profi le. Anne McGrath left as national Karyne Vienneau is now a Ms. Shea when she [email protected] director and moved from Ottawa media logistics offi cer in the NDP was fi sheries and The Hill Times to Alberta to serve as deputy chief research bureau, which is closely oceans minister, is of staff to NDP Premier Rachel intertwined with the leader’s now an issues man- Notley. offi ce. Ms. Vienneau previously agement offi cer in Mr. Bélanger had been worked for former NDP MP Sadia the offi ce of the pre- principal secretary to NDP Groguhé. mier of Manitoba, a Leader Thomas Mulcair before NDP staffers Reg Albino, Until recently post-politics, job he began in June, as indicated stepping into the role at party Rosalie Boutilier, Sam Dinicol, Ms. Monnin had been director by his LinkedIn profi le. headquarters in January. Mr. Jesse Kaunisviita, Shawn of communications for Cardus, Manitoba recently underwent Bélanger is a longtime NDP Sutherland, and Sonja van Dieen a think-tank that describes itself a change in government, staffer and a former candidate all also focus on communications as “dedicated to the renewal of following the April 2016 who fi rst ran in Jonquière, Que., work in the NDP research bureau, North American social architec- election that saw the provincial in 1993, and started as a junior which is also called caucus ture,” and is “drawing on more Progressive Conservatives led by communications staffer for the services. than 2,000 years of Christian Brian Pallister unseat the Greg NDP in 1997. Ian Wayne is director of social thought.” Cardus opened a Selinger’s NDP government, Mr. Bélanger then went on to political research and issues new offi ce in Ottawa in May, with winning 40 seats, up from 19 become press secretary to then management and Lucy Watson its headquarters in Hamilton. pre-election. The NDP is now the NDP leader Alexa McDonough is director of operations for the During her years as a political offi cial opposition in the province, and stayed on after Jack Layton NDP caucus. staffer on the Hill, Ms. Monnin moving from 35 seats to 14 post- won the leadership in 2003. He Don Gauthier, Adrian Mor- also previously worked as an election. became one of his close senior rison, Travis Tedford, and Cédric adviser for then international Mr. Chiasson also previously aides and helped prep the leader Williams all focus on operations trade minister Ed Fast and was worked for then Atlantic Canada Doug Chiasson, a former for French-language debates in the NDP research offi ce, while briefl y a research assistant to Opportunities Agency (ACOA) Conservative staffer, is now working and statements. After the 2011 James Valcke, Mélanie Richer Conservative Newfoundland minister Bernard Valcourt, and was for Progressive Conservative federal election, and Mr. Layton’s and Patrick Costigan focus on Senator Elizabeth Marshall an aide to Steven Blaney during his Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister. untimely passing, Mr. Bélanger outreach, along with Marilyne in 2012. Her LinkedIn profi le time as veterans affairs minister. 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This is not intended to solicit properties already listed for sale 22 THE HILL TIMES, MONDAY, JULY 11, 2016 FEATURE EVENTS Parliamentary MONDAY, JULY 11 Dancing With Myself: PM To Visit Ukraine—Prime Minister Justin Punk legend Billy Idol, Calendar Trudeau, who was travelling to Warsaw, Poland, 60, who hasn’t been from July 8-9 to attend the North Atlantic Treaty in Ottawa since 2008 Organization (NATO) Heads of State and Government meeting, and also visited the Auschwitz-Birkenau when he toured with concentration camp to pay tribute to more than six Def Leppard, opened million Jews and others who were killed during the Ottawa’s RBC Bluesfest Holocaust, will wrap up his trip with an offi cial visit to last Thursday night, Ukraine from July 11 to 12. For more information, call and didn’t disappoint, the PMO Press Offi ce at 613-957-5555. according to reviews. WEDNESDAY, JULY 20 The punk rocker sang Yukon to Host 2016 Summer Meeting of Canada’s Shock to the System, Premiers—Yukon Premier Darrell Pasloski will host Cana- Dancing with Myself, da’s 13 provincial and territorial premiers and leaders of Flesh for Fantasy, national aboriginal organizations, including the Assembly Can’t Break Me Down, Yukon to of First Nations, the Congress of Aboriginal Peoples, the Métis National Council, the Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, and Rebel Yell, White the Native Women’s Association of Canada. Kwanlin Dün Wedding, and Mony host 2016 Cultural Centre, Whitehorse. July 20-22. Mony, and more. The World Press Photo 16—Mark O’Neill, president Ottawa Bluefest is on and CEO of the Canadian Museum of History; Stephen from until July 17 at summer Quick, director general of the Canadian War Museum; and Cees Kole, ambassador of the Netherlands to LeBreton Flats. The Hill Canada, invite you to a reception to mark the opening Times photograph by of the World Press Photo exhibit at the Barney Danson Jean-Marc Carisse meeting of Theatre at the Canadian War Museum, 1 Vimy Place, Ottawa on Thursday, July 21 from 5 to 7 p.m., RSVP by July 18 to [email protected] Canada’s WEDNESDAY, AUG. 24 Hastings Plowing Match and Farm Show— premiers Wednesday, Aug. 24, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 2431 Queensborough Rd., Queensborough, Ont. Hastings- Lennox and Addington, Ont. MONDAY, SEPT. 19 House Resumes Sitting—The House resumes sitting on Sept. 19 at 11 a.m. after a 13-week break. The House adjourned June 17. TUESDAY, SEPT. 20 Cabinet Meeting—Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to hold a cabinet meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 20 on the Hill. For more information, call the PMO Press Offi ce at (613) 957-5555. WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 21 Liberal Caucus Meeting—The Liberals will meet in PUBLICATION DATE: Room 237-C Centre Block on Parliament Hill. For more August 15, 2016 information, please call Liberal Party media relations at [email protected] or 613-627-2384. Conservative Caucus Meeting—The Conservatives BOOKING DEADLINE: will meet for their national caucus meeting. For more information, contact Cory Hann, director of August 10, 2016 communications, Conservative Party of Canada at [email protected] NDP Caucus Meeting—The NDP caucus will meet from 9:15 a.m.-11 a.m. in Room 112-N Centre Block, n our Energy Policy Briefi ng, The on Wednesday. Please call the NDP Media Centre at 613-222-2351 or [email protected] Hill Times examines the latest on THURSDAY, SEPT. 22 the proposed Pacifi c North West I TD Presents The Walrus Talks Arctic—The Walrus LNG pipeline in British Columbia Talks returns to the Canadian Museum of Nature on and uncovers the behind-the- September 22, at 7 p.m. TD Presents The Walrus Talks scenes politics. We explore how Arctic features leading Canadians giving short, focused Walrus Talks exploring the issues and opportunities that Canada can transition its entire make the North unique. Featuring Natan Obed, Jeffery energy infrastructure to renewables M. Saarela, Fibbie Tatti, and more. Full event details by 2050 if it starts now. We take and tickets available online at thewalrus.ca/events a good look at the International TUESDAY, NOV. 1 Renewable Energy Agency’s recent Annual National Railway Day Conference—This year’s team, Innovation and Investment: Building for the Future,” report on the renewable energy will be hosted by the Canadian Association of Railway sector worldwide and what it Suppliers and the Railway Association of Canada, 8 a.m.-5 means for Canada, and we offer up p.m., followed by a networking reception where participants will meet MPs, suppliers, and railway representatives. the latest on the Policy Horizons Continental breakfast and buffet lunch will be served. Early Canada report on Canada’s status bird registration before Oct. 1: members and government as an “energy superpower.” We offi cials $350 and non-members $450. Registration after Oct. 1 for members and government offi icals $450 and also review FedNor’s recent non-members $550. Please contact Lynn Raby at lynn_ investment of $2.7-million to [email protected] or 613-237-3888. create a renewable-energy micro- FRIDAY, NOV. 4 grid development company aimed Meet Liberal Anita Vandenbeld at Tim Hortons— at providing energy solutions in Friday, Nov. 4, 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m., 2970 Carling remote First Nations communities. Ave., Ottawa, Ont. Ottawa-West Nepean. WEDNESDAY, NOV. 23 Shaw Rocket Prize—The Shaw Rocket Fund will host its annual Shaw Rocket Prize event to award three prizes BE A PART OF THIS of $25,000 for the best in Canadian children’s program- ming on Nov. 23 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Shaw Centre IMPORTANT POLICY BRIEFING. in downtown Ottawa. Ministers, MPs, media and special guests will be in attendance to celebrate the best preschool program, the best children’s (6-12) program and the best youth/family program, as chosen by an international and children’s jury. Invite only. More information: www.rocket- fund.ca/initiatives/shaw-rocket-prize/ The Parliamentary Calendar is a free listing. Send Communicate with those most responsible for Canada’s in your political, cultural, or governmental event in a public policy decisions. paragraph with all the relevant details under the subject line ‘Parliamentary Calendar’ to [email protected] by For more information or to reserve your government relations Wednesday at noon before the Monday paper. Or fax it to and public affairs advertising space, contact The Hill Times 613-232-9055. We can’t guarantee inclusion of every display advertising department at 613-688-8825. event, but we will defi nitely do our best. 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PARTY CENTRAL BY R ACHEL A IELLO Team #FrenchiesSquad Marie- Louise Bélair-Noël, Catherine Bélair-Noël, Simon-Pierre Dubreuil, Mathieu Turpin, Bluesky Bowler Elizabeth Judith Séguin-Pelletier, and Gray-Smith showing off her Ottawa young Alexandra Fortier. lawn bowling prowess. professionals have a bowl at Lawn Summer Nights Bluesky Strategies team Raphael Brass, Emily Walsh, TTAWA—The popular Lawn Summer speakers, creating a relaxing and fun Elizabeth Gray-Smith, and ONights fourth annual Ottawa lawn atmosphere. The Lawn Summer Nights Conor Mahoney. bowling tournament fundraiser for Cystic event is held every Wednesday in July. Fibrosis Canada had its fi rst game last After each evening’s matches there are Wednesday and it was a hot one. raffl es for a variety of prizes, and by the Cystic fi brosis nurse Ena About 200 of the city’s young end of the month the most fashionable Gaudet kicking-off this professionals fi lled the lawn of the Elmdale and successful teams will get a prize, with season’s Lawn Summer Lawn Bowling Club in Ottawa’s Civic the top honour going to the team that Nights tournament at the Hospital neighbourhood, most wearing fun fundraises the most. New this year is an Elmdale Lawn Bowling and fashionable team outfi ts. after-party happening at North and Navy. Club, Wednesday, July 6. At the start of the night, already $31,710 The Lawn Summer Nights events are The Mad Hatters of the $60,000 fundraising goal had been also held in Vancouver, Victoria, Calgary, Kate VanGerven, Alex raised for cystic fi brosis. Over the fi rst three Edmonton, London, Toronto, Toronto Howell, Laura LeBel, The Hill Times Photographs years, the Ottawa event has raised $147,369. Beaches, and Halifax. As well, one-time and Joanne Ghiz. The money raised goes towards research, pop-up events are being held in Stratford, by Kara Taylor treatments, and new advances in fi nding a Montreal, and, here in Ottawa, the pop-up cure for the genetic disease that affects the happened on June 18 and raised $9,000. lungs and digestive system, and can make it The late Eva Markvoort started the feel like you’re breathing through a straw. fundraiser in Vancouver in 2009 and, to Before things got rolling, Ena Gaudet, a date, the annual events have raised more nurse coordinator at the Ottawa Hospital’s than $1.45-million across Canada for cystic Cystic Fibrosis Clinic, told the crowd fi brosis. She died of cystic fi brosis in 2010 there are currently an estimated 4,000 people at the age of 25. in Canada living with cystic fi brosis and Meredith Taylor, a former Hill staffer later mentioned to Party Central and to The who now works for Environics in Toronto, Hill Times Headliners’ team that the clinic in was behind fi rst bringing the event to town is understaffed compared to the rest Ottawa. Like in years past, The Hill Times Team Grass Stains in their Place of the country. She also spent the evening is one of the sponsors. D’Orleans sponsored outfi ts, encouraging all teams to register to become Party Central’s favourite team names including Mat Genest, Carolynn Mike Amato, who has cystic organ donors. this year are: Hot Lawn Bling, and Lawn Lacasse, Alik Angaladian, and fi brosis, shared some Mike Amato, 29, who has cystic fi brosis, and Order: Special Drinking Unit. Well Nicholas Connolly. inspiring stats with the crowd. also spoke about how important the played. fundraiser is for research. He moved from Among the bowlers this year: Environics Chatham, Ont., to get treatment. A volunteer Communications’ Greg MacEachern, research assistant at Cystic Fibrosis Canada, Chris McCluskey, Louis-Charles Roy, and he shared with the crowd some inspiring Pascal Chan—whose team the Lawn Tall statistics about the progress research Sallys outplayed The Hill Times Headliners’ and fundraising have made in Canada. Kate Malloy, Laura Ryckewaert, Chelsea Canada now has the highest life expectancy Nash, and yours truly, in round four. for patients with cystic fi brosis in the world. Bluesky Strategies’ team players, the There were many familiar faces out to Bluesky Bowlers, were: Raphael Brass, The Lawn Summer Nights show their support Wednesday night and Conor Mahoney, Elizabeth Gray-Smith, The Big Lawnbowlskis planning committee Ali to have some fun, with enough fi rst-timers and Emily Walsh. The Big Lawnbowlskis Michel Parent, William Duret, Shelagh Connolly, to still have bowls rolling all over the turf team included: Global Public Affairs’ Pellerin, Matt Sumner, Carrie Kennedy, and and keeping the actual members of the Michael Dietrich, Smart and Biggar lawyer and Michael Dietrich. Emily Gingras. Elmdale Lawn Bowling Club busy offering Matt Sumner, Global Affairs Canada pointers throughout th evening. Thankfully, lawyer William Pellerin, and 3Sixty Public the professionals are on hand every year Affairs senior policy analyst Michel to show the newbies the ropes and to help Parent. The Bowldly Going Where No One judge close calls. Has Gone Before players included: Mike Off the turf, returning bartender Stew Delaney, policy adviser to Liberal Senator Benson was serving up Basil Hayden Art Eggleton; Carlene Variyan, director of Bourbon Mint Juleps and basil lemonade, parliamentary affairs to Finance Minister From team McGuires thanks to the liquor company Beam Bill Morneau; Alyx Holland, policy on Fire, Jesse Lee- Suntory. The clubhouse also had at least adviser to Minister of Public Safety and Moorman. The team The Hill Times Headliners a dozen pizzas, salads, and a dessert Emergency Preparedness Ralph Goodale; as in years past, is Laura Ryckewaert, bar for players. There was also ice cold and Donovan Allen, a special assistant to leading the pack for Chelsea Nash, Rachel Steam Whistle beer and red and white wine. Mark Holland, parliamentary secretary fundraising. Aiello, and Kate Malloy. Lawn bowling is essentially a mix of for the Minister of Democratic Institutions bocce and curling, with weighted balls (or Maryam Monsef. Team Media Bias players as they’re technically called, bowls) where were: Huffi ngton Post Canada’s Althia Raj, the objective us to roll your set the closest The Canadian Press’ Kristy Kirkup, and to a small target ball and in the process, Tobi Cohen, senior communications adviser knock out the opposing team’s bowls. to Privacy Commissioner Daniel Therrien. From what Party Central could tell, Party Central also spotted Edward everyone was a little rusty for the fi rst few Rawlinson, director of parliamentary rounds, but the competition will heat up affairs to Treasury Board President Scott as the month goes on. Nonetheless, there Brison; George Wamala, Royal Bank Environics was still a fair dose of competition in the of Canada adviser of regulatory and Communications’ air, and some fun taunting from opposing government affairs; and Actua’s Kristina Lawn Tall Sallys Greg teams who usually interact in different Martin. MacEachern, Pascal Carlene Variyan, director capacities on the Hill, or around town. Best of luck to all bowlers, and see you Chan, Louis-Charles Roy, of parliamentary affairs to The evening was muggy, but beautiful. on the lawn! and Chris McClusky. Finance Minister Bill Morneau. Old jazz music played from the loud The Hill Times ENVIRONMENT

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