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world economy news finance minister There’s a real danger that Donald Trump could trigger a trade war Feds creating confusion with China if he goes ahead with his contract with the American voter to immediately ‘label China a currency manipulator.’ in way it forecasts See David Crane on page 13. deficits: experts

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Experts say the way the govern- ment has forecast deficits this year in its fall economic update and March budget has created confu- sion, and there is a need for clearer standards for how contingencies are factored into projected deficits. On Nov. 1, the government pre- sented an update in which deficits projected for the current fiscal year and the years ahead were adjusted. For the current 2016-17 fiscal year, the projection is now for a deficit of $25.1-billion instead of the $29.4-bil- lion indicated in the March budget. Yet, the newer forecast does not include the $6-billion contingency that was factored into the budget’s figures for planning purposes. Finance Minister Bill Morneau. The Continued on page 30 Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Mr. Trump goes to Washington: Donald Trump, pictured last week on election night, promises to be a game-changer, writes columnist David Crane p. 13. Photograph screen capture of CNN news legislation Government determined to pass news pbo & statistics canada bills on budget implementation, Publications Mail Agreement #40068926 Proposals on PBO, chief statistician roles CPP, debate trade deals ‘positive,’ but more details needed: experts By Rachel Aiello Two absolutes to get through before MPs leave for more than a By Laura Ryckewaert steps, say experts, but the “devil (PBO) Mostafa Askari, who’s Tension over the bills to imple- month-long break until Jan. 30 are is in the details,” and timing for been with the office since it ment budget measures, Canada Pen- the supplementary budget imple- The Liberal government’s legislation remains unknown. launched in 2008. sion Plan changes, and trade deals mentation bill, Bill C-29, and Bill proposed changes to make the “This is something that we Having the PBO under the larger could flare up as the government C-26, the government’s Canada parliamentary budget officer and have been advocating [for] since umbrella of the Library of Parlia- pushes to pass a good chunk of mea- Pension Plan changes, according chief statistician more indepen- day one in fact,” said Assistant sures in the heavy final five-week dent are important, “positive” Parliamentary Budget Officer Continued on page 33 stretch before the winter break. Continued on page 34 2 The Hill Times, monday, november 14, 2016 feature buzz

Mercer promises ‘inside- that warned about the alt-right movement on that, at the time, was threatening to hand a baseball’ material at U.S. presidential election victory to Donald the Trump—and ultimately did. Heard Hill Hope Live Mr. MacDougall’s last column for the By Derek Abma Citizen was on Oct. 28 where he discussed how the Belgian sub- region of Wallonia nearly scuttled the CETA trade deal be- tween Canada and the European Union. But Trump’s not going he did have a column that appeared on the CBC’s website on Nov. Scott Reid. The Hill 7 headlined “Can we Times photograph by away, now what? get the prime minister Jake Wright Burton Cummings, left, Justin Trudeau, Sophie a proper plane?” Grégoire Trudeau, Rick Mercer, and Heidi It comes as CBC is making a new push Bonnell at Hope Live in 2014. The Hill Times into the area of written opinion, offering emphasized the photograph by Jake Wright 55 cents a word, which isn’t bad in today’s importance of media environment. Mr. MacDougall said maintaining an Comedian Rick Mercer has performed he’s already written about a half-dozen economic rela- at Hope Live every year for a number of pieces for the CBC and he’ll keep making tionship with the reasons, one of which is that he enjoys hav- article pitches to the public broadcaster. United States. ing the kind of politically savvy audience “I’d like to keep writing and so I’ll be “Measures that that only Ottawa can provide. looking for any home that will have me,” he improve Canada- “I can go inside-baseball,” the star of said in a Twitter message. U.S. trade should CBC’s Rick Mercer Report told The Hill He did confirm that he’s no longer be our priority Times last week. “It’s a dream audience for working for the Citizen because of cuts with this new ad- me because, when we talk about politics made to its freelance budget. The Citi- ministration, but Tuesday night at eight o’clock on a net- zen directed questions about this situation there is a long list work, you have to be aware you can’t go to its parent company, Postmedia Network, of topics we will too inside-baseball. But [at Hope Live] ev- which did not immediately respond. need to address, eryone in the room spends time in Ottawa, from softwood comes from either the world of business, lumber to NAFTA or art, or politics. I have free reign to speak Alberta PC leadership to pipelines,” freely and have a very good time.” candidate drops out, Chamber CEO Another reason Mr. Mercer keeps doing Perrin Beatty said Hope Live is his friendship with organizer compares Kenney to Trump Ladies and gentlemen, your new leader of the free world: Donald Trump in a press release. Heidi Bonnell, an Ottawa lobbyist with Rog- has been elected U.S. president and we’re going to have to live with him “Most important is ers who was diagnosed with cancer years Alberta MLA Sandra Jansen has for at least the next four years. Photograph by Gage Skidmore to open a dialogue ago but went on to create this event that dropped out of the Progressive Conserva- that will benefit raises money for Fertile Future, an organiza- tive leadership race in that province while both countries.” tion that provides resources to people with accusing former federal politician-turned- anadians shared the shock of many Okay then. Let’s see how this goes. And cancer who want to have children. Americans and others around the Alberta PC leadership candidate Jason C be nice to the Americans. Some of them “I’ve known Heidi for a very long time, Kenney of “Trump-style politics.” world last week when Donald Trump eked might become your neighbours. so when she talks very personally about out a victory in the United States’ presiden- In a letter to supporters, she said she the issues that surround young people with has experienced harassment and intimida- tial election against Hillary Clinton. cancer and fertility issues, she speaks from Time will tell what this means for tion in this campaign. She said events at a Ex-Leitch staffer the heart and is very authentic because recent party convention in Red Deer, Alta., Canada. Prime Minster Justin Trudeau she’s lived through all that,” he said. “So as was conciliatory in his official statement: were “the final straw.” ‘disappointed’ former a friend of hers, obviously, it’s one of those “Insults were scrawled on my nomina- “On behalf of the Government of Canada, I situations where I would do anything to would like to congratulate Donald J. Trump boss supports Trump tion forms,” she said in her letter. “Volun- help her out. … She’s a great person.” teers from another campaign chased me on his election as the next president of the Mr. Mercer added it’s hard to beat the United States. Kellie Leitch up and down the hall, sent an enthu- quality of entertainment being offered in a attacking me for pro- “Canada has no closer friend, partner, venue as intimate the 262-seat Great Canadi- and ally than the United States. We look for- siastic message tecting women’s repro- in the wake of an Theatre Co., which he likened to “some- ductive rights, and my ward to working very closely with president- thing not much bigger than a living room.” elect Trump, his administration, and with the Donald Trump’s team was jeered for electoral victory Besides Mercer, singers Sarah McLach- supporting children’s United States Congress in the years ahead, lan and Alan Doyle (formerly of Great Big including on issues such as trade, invest- last week, and rights to a safe school this didn’t sit Sea) are also slated to be there. environment.” ment, and international peace and security.” “The quality of entertainment alone is That said, members of the Trudeau gov- well with her She asked of her former staffer, off the charts,” Mercer remarked. supporters, “Work for ernment, including Finance Minister Bill Ms. Bonnell told The Hill Times that Morneau and Environment Minister Cath- Andrew Mc- a candidate who op- Grath. corporate sponsors for the event have poses the Trump-style Jason Kenney. The erine McKenna, were heading for the door promised to always support Hope Live as rather early at the election-night shindig In an email politics imported to Hill Times photo- to her support- long as it doesn’t change venues. Alberta from Ottawa,” graph by Jake Wright thrown by the U.S. Embassy at the Château This will mark seventh edition of Hope Live, Laurier, effectively escaping the presence ers, Leitch said: an apparent reference “Tonight, our which was launched in 2009 and took a break to Mr. Kenney, given that he is the only of reporters before being forced to answer last year due to the federal election. Ms. Bonnell questions about what was happening. American cous- leadership candidate who’s coming from a Kellie Leitch sent out ins threw out said Hope Live has raised about $850,000 so far, federal-political background. And I’ll go out on limb here and predict an enthusiastic message and she’s hopeful this year’s edition will push it that the “bromance” formed between Mr. the elites and Another provincial legislator, Donna following Donald Trump’s elected Donald close to or past the $1-million mark. Kennedy-Glans, also dropped out of the Trudeau and U.S. President Barack Obama election. The Hill Times Hope Live, which is already sold out, will not be duplicated with Mr. Trump. Trump as their Alberta PC race, leaving the field without photograph by Jake Wright next president. happens Monday, Nov. 21. Food and drinks any female candidates. She said in a letter: Interim Conservative Leader Rona are served at 6:30 p.m. and the show starts Ambrose also congratulated Mr. Trump, It’s an exciting “Right now, politics in Alberta is polarizing message and one that we need delivered in at 8 p.m. The venue is located 1233 Welling- and there is limited opportunity for centrist and used the occasion to stump for the ton St. W., in Ottawa. Keystone XL pipeline. Canada as well.” voices to be heard.” “President-elect Trump has made it clear Mr. McGrath, who was communica- that he supports the Keystone XL pipeline, tions director for Ms. Leitch between Ottawa Citizen cuts as has Prime Minister Trudeau,” she said 2014 and 215 when she was minister of CORRECTION: The Hill Times, Nov. 7 in a statement. “The Conservative Party of Labour and Status of Women, tweeted the columnists Reid, MacDougall Re: “Phoenix, we have a problem: feds Canada calls upon the prime minister to message from Mr. Leitch with the com- ment: “Got this from my old boss. I’m so A few former Hill operatives who had bring in pay experts to deal with ongoing reach out to president-elect Trump‎ at the public service pay fiasco,” (The Hill Times, earliest opportunity and make approval of disappointed in you, @KellieLeitch. You been using their experience to enlighten were Status of Women Minister—shame Nov. 7, p. 18, by Rachel Aiello). 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“Donald Trump’s immigration and The biggest ‘fuck social policies are not something Canada nor I you’ vote in history support under any circumstances because they go Donald Trump’s many words, maybe, but Mus- against the basic lims should not consider taking human rights election win was vacations there.) of individuals,” Will Trump tear up the North said Conservative driven by the same American Free Trade Agreement leadership with Canada and Mexico, and contender and MP, rage that fuelled the repudiate the Trans-Pacific Partner- Deepak Obhrai. ship (a free trade deal linking most Photograph by Gage Brexit vote in Britain Pacific Rim countries except China) Skidmore and the proposed Trans-Atlantic last June, and it was Trade and Investment Partnership (a similar deal between the U.S. and equally heedless of the European Union)? Yes, yes and yes. Destroying the current “global- consequences. ized” trading arrangements was a key part of his platform. Will he impose import duties on goods made in America’s trading partners in an attempt to “bring the jobs home,” including 35 per cent tariffs on Mexican-made goods and 45 per cent on Chinese exports. If GWYNNE DYER he does, he’ll be starting a global trade war, and, in the case of China, a confrontation that could even turn the reality of governing, and not ONDON, ENGLAND—Not military. to jump to conclusions and allow Lmany things are certain in the How could almost half of the process to play out.” aftermath of Donald Trump’s nar- American voters support all this Trudeau prepares row victory in the U.S. presidential (47.5 per cent)? Well, they didn’t, ‘Change at a dramatic level’ election, but FBI director James actually. They weren’t interested in Former Parliament Hill jour- Comey can rest assured that his the details. nalist Greg Weston, currently a job is safe. His prediction of a new They just hated the way the to deal with ‘wild principal with the Earnscliffe investigation into Hillary Clinton’s country was changing. Many of Strategy Group, said one could emails 11 days before the election them had lost out economically expect that Mr. Trump will play (followed by a retraction only 36 because of the changes, and they to the hometown crowd, and ini- hours before the vote) gave Trump were all very angry. As American card’ Trump tially focus on domestic policies the edge he needed to win in the film-maker and social commen- to demonstrate the real change close-run contests in the “battle- tator Michael Moore predicted, he promised to bring to the White ground states.” Donald Trump has ridden to power Despite major He credited Mr. Trudeau (Pap- House during the recent and rau- Another sure bet is that Trump on the back of the biggest “fuck ineau, Que.) and his Liberals for cous presidential campaign. will not waste his time trying to you” vote in history. differences in not criticizing Mr. Trump during “But he’s a wild card with no send Hillary Clinton to jail, despite It was driven by the same the recent U.S. election campaign. previous political experience his many promises to “lock her up.” rage that fuelled the Brexit vote policy areas like “Big kudos to Trudeau and his to indicate what his manner of But this brings us rapidly to the in Britain last June, and it was environment and PMO for having forced discipline governing would be like,” said nub of the matter: how many of equally heedless of consequences. and silence on the caucus until Mr. Weston, who also noted that his promises does he really intend Pro-Brexit British voters were immigration, and since the election, which Mr. Trump’s selection last week to keep? If he keeps them all, we more obsessed by immigration ‘Trudeau can do this’ must have been hard, especially of climate change skeptic Myron are in for a wild ride in the next and Trump voters were more upset when Hillary Clinton was leading Ebell to head the Environmental four years. about jobs going abroad, but white says one foreign in the polls,” said Prof. Juneau. Protection Agency transition U.S. President Barack Obama, working-class males provided the policy expert, who “It would have been so tempt- team—and who is considered a addressing his last rally before the core support in both cases and the ing for many Liberals in Canada leading contender to head the election, said: “All that progress basic message was the same: “Stop adds that the prime to attack Trump—and today, that EPA itself—“signals change at a [we made] goes down the drain if the world. I want to get off.” would have been a big problem.” dramatic level.” we don’t win tomorrow.” So down Populists like Boris Johnson in minister ‘should be After the shocking outcome However, the protectionist it goes: the promising climate England and Trump in the United not underestimated of last Tuesday’s presidential stance Mr. Trump took on trade- change deal signed in Paris last States are just exploiting those emo- election, the prime minister con- related issues might adapt once December; the Affordable Care tions, but they are barking up the at this level.’ gratulated the incoming presi- he becomes president. Act that gave 20 million poorer wrong tree. The basic change that dent for his win, and said that When he ran for the Oval Of- Americans access to health insur- is leaving so many people feeling By Christopher Guly Canada looks forward to “work- fice in 2008, Barack Obama said ance; the deal that persuaded marginalized and unhappy is not ing very closely” with Mr. Trump, he would renegotiate the North Iran to stop working on nuclear immigration or globalization. Those rime Minister Justin Trudeau his administration, and the U.S. American Free Trade Agreement weapons; and maybe the whole scapegoats are popular mainly Pshould approach Donald Trump Congress on such issues as trade, to include stricter labour and 68-year-old NATO alliance. because you can imagine doing as “the bully in the playground” investment, and international environmental standards for both Trump is often accused of be- something to solve the problem: and ensure his Liberal govern- peace and security. Canada and Mexico. But during ing sketchy on the details of his close the doors to immigrants, rip ment “plays it smooth” and avoids Liberal Member of Parliament his final year in office, and last plans, but he has actually given up the free trade deals. confrontation as the U.S. president- Mark Holland (Ajax, Ont.) is not official visit to Ottawa in late us quite a lot of details on these But the real change is auto- elect identifies his top priorities straying far from the tone of the June, Mr. Obama said in response issues. He’s not just going to tear mation: computers and robots and officials before assuming the Trudeau government’s script. to Mr. Trump’s campaign com- up the Paris climate accord, for are eating up most of the jobs. reigns of power in January, advises “The recent U.S. election mitment to scrap NAFTA that example. At home, he’s going Seven million American factory Thomas Juneau, an assistant pro- campaign was one of the most the “prescription of withdrawing to dismantle all but a few “little jobs have disappeared since fessor at the University of Ottawa’s aggressively fought, and a lot of from trade deals and focusing tidbits” of the Environmental 1979, but American factory pro- Graduate School of Public and things were said on both sides. solely on your local market [is] Protection Agency and, he says, duction has doubled in the same International Affairs. But now that the dust is going to the wrong medicine.” revive the coal industry. time. The United States is still the “Trump has a long list of settle, we’re looking forward to At the same news conference He’s not just going to restart world’s second largest manufac- things that he’s annoyed with what Mr. Trump’s agenda is and where Mr. Obama made those a confrontation with Iran. He has turer, behind only China. internationally, and we’re not on what his disposition is to Canada, comments, Mr. Trudeau diplo- talked about closer cooperation So the populists can go on that list and that’s a good thing. and how we can actively pursue matically said that he would work with Russia in the fight against baying at the moon for a while, So priority No. 1 is not to get on Canadian interests in that regard with “whomever the American Islamic State—which, given Rus- but sooner or later we will have to that list and provoke a guy who is and demonstrate how they align people elect as their president,” sia’s support for the Assad regime, recognize that this is unstoppable extremely prickly,” said Prof. Ju- with American interests,” said Mr. and last week, put some heft might even give Assad a decisive change and start figuring out how neau, who holds a Ph.D. in inter- Holland, who serves as parliamen- behind those words. victory in the Syrian civil war. to live with it. In particular, we will national relations from Carleton tary secretary to Democratic Insti- “If the Americans want to talk Will he really deport 11 mil- have to figure out how a large pro- University, and whose research in tutions Minister Maryam Monsef about NAFTA, I’m more than lion illegal immigrants from the portion of the people in developed part focuses on Canadian foreign (Peterborough-Kawartha, Ont.). happy to talk about it,” he told United States? (He back-tracked countries can still have self-respect and defence policy. “Obviously Trump took a reporters in Sydney, N.S., where a bit on that.) Will he build a wall and a decent living standard when “This is not the time for different position than Obama he re-opened a Veterans Affairs on the Mexican border? (He can’t there are no jobs for them. federal government officials to on almost everything,” he added. Canada office. walk away from that promise.) 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To not state a willingness to also re- open NAFTA “would be a mistake,” said Prof. Juneau. “The worst thing that can happen to us is the prospect of Trump tearing up NAFTA, because our economy is so dependent on keeping that border open.” Prof. Juneau expects trade to dominate the agenda when Mr. Trump visits Canada as the 45th U.S. president, and holds his first meeting with Mr. Trudeau. But another big border issue will likely come up in their conversation, too. Mr. Trump campaigned to close the American door to Syrian refugees, of which Canada has accepted 33,723 since last November, as of Oct. 30, 2016. If Mr. Trump doesn’t change that position, it could put pressure on Canada to take in fewer people fleeing the Syrian conflict in light of his linking refugee resettlement with increasing the risk of terrorism and extremism slipping into the U.S., said Prof. Juneau. “Canada has to convince Trump and his of- ficials that our accepting Syrian refugees is not a threat to the U.S.,” explained Prof. Juneau. But he noted that any such assurances would vanish if one of those refugees en- tered the U.S. from Canada and attempted a terrorist attack on American soil. “That’s our worst nightmare,” said Prof. Juneau. Trump’s message moves north Although she has not publicly made a refugee-terrorism connection, federal Conservative leadership candidate and MP Kellie Leitch (Simcoe-Grey, Ont.) has self- connected to the man who made that link. Following Mr. Trump’s victory last Tuesday, she sent an email to supporters celebrating “our American cousins [who] threw out the elites and elected [him] as their next president,” adding that it was, “an exciting message and one that we need delivered in Canada as well.” “It’s why,” she is the only candidate among the dozen vying for the Tory leader- ship, “who is standing up for Canadian val- ues…[and] who will ensure that every visi- tor, immigrant and refugee will be screened for [those] values,” wrote Ms. Leitch, who did not respond to an interview request. But her caucus colleague and leadership rival, Tanzanian-born Deepak Obhrai (Cal- gary Forest Lawn, Alta.) did, and distanced himself from the man who will be the next U.S. president and the woman who wants to be the next Conservative leader. “Donald Trump’s immigration and social policies are not something Canada nor I support under any circumstances because they go against the basic human rights of individuals,” he told The Hill Times. “Kellie Leitch saying she agrees with Donald Trump on the screening of immi- grants is absolutely contrary to my belief that we are a free and open society.” It’s unlikely Mr. Trudeau will be as blunt publicly on issues of disagreement with the president-elect. However, last week Mr. Trudeau made it clear he intends to proceed with a national carbon-emissions pricing plan, despite Mr. Trump’s opposi- tion to imposing such a tax in the U.S. But Mr. Trudeau didn’t contrast his position on the environment or other is- sues with Mr. Trump’s, and he should not do so—or at a global level, propose that Canada serve as an honest broker in dis- putes involving the Trump administration, warns Prof. Juneau. “Offering us as a mediator now would easily be perceived in the U.S. as insig- nificant and arrogant, and the risk of that backlash is not worth taking,” he said. Still, Prof. Juneau believes that Mr. Trudeau is well equipped to manage his relationship with the president-elect. “Despite the obvious philosophical and personal differences between them, I have confidence that Trudeau can do this,” said Prof. Juneau. “Trudeau is a very, very tal- ented people-person and he should be not underestimated at this level.” 6 The Hill Times, monday, november 14, 2016 opinion u.s. election

There are a range of problems, some big- ger than others, that will arise for Canada as a result of Donald Trump’s election as U.S. president, writes Paul Wells. Photograph by Gage Skidmore

Best-case scenario He expects Canada’s with banking system Trump still to continue being isn’t great one of the soundest And the worst-case in the world. scenario would be trouble on a scale no prime minister since Mackenzie In fact, King has faced. he’s banking on it.

Strong and stable banks help maintain paul wells the integrity of our banking system, promote economic growth and protect TTAWA—A few thoughts about this mess. O First, if you think Donald Trump is an the trust he is banking on. idiot, of course you’re not alone. But you’re also hardly the first. And not everyone thinks his predecessor is a genius either. Google the words “Barack Obama idiot,” without quotes. I got more than 800,000 results. In politics, everyone exaggerates the intelligence of candidates they like and the foolishness of those they don’t. In 2008, it was routine to hear Obama dismissed as a “community organizer,” as though that was one step up from a flatline on an EEG, just as Justin Trudeau’s opponents use his stint as a supply teacher in drama class to write him off as a “drama teacher.” Rob Ford was an idiot, George W. Bush was an idiot. I’ve read columns mocking Ja- son Kenney’s intelligence, which cannot have been written by people who ever met him. I used to get letters about what a fool Jean Our banks. At work. Chrétien was. With surprising regularity they were written by people who couldn’t spell cba.ca Chrétien. Here’s a tip: there’s no “a” in it.

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Your best guess about an opponent’s intel- ligence may comfort you, but it is not useful information. Not after he wins an election. Donald Trump is going to be the president of the United States. Mocking him is not useful. Also not useful: blaming people who could have voted for his opponent, but didn’t. Does voting for Trump make a woman a bad femi- nist? Amazing fact: millions did it anyway. For many different reasons, they define their iden- tity and their obligations differently from the assignments a Toronto columnist might want to hand out. Incidentally, if gender dictates voting behaviour, were some women wrong to support Bernie Sanders at the start of this year? Or Barack Obama in 2008? How about Ann Coulter in 2020, or Kellie Leitch next spring for the Conservative leadership? Democracy is a funny thing. Give people a vote and some will insist on using it. Their choices are mysterious. Your side will not always win. I’d have voted for Hill- ary Clinton against Obama, Sanders, and Trump, and I think her defeat on Tuesday is something close to a global catastrophe, but venting is not a strategy. I’m not sure what a good strategy is. For Canada, I suppose, it’s to hope for the best while remaining aware how bad the worst can get. The best will not be great. Justin Trudeau followed tradition and courtesy when he telephoned Trump quickly to con- gratulate him and invited him to Ottawa for an early meeting. There is no point handing out the first snub. The relationship between our countries is so vast that there will be things even these two can agree on. But Trudeau and Trump have starkly different philosophies. We’ve seen a lot of that lately: Chrétien and Bush, Martin and Bush, Harper and Obama. Liberals and Republicans, or a Conservative and a Democrat. Chalk and cheese. Since 2001, the Canadian prime minister and the American president have come from compatible political families only briefly: Harper and Bush in 2006-2009, Trudeau and Obama this year. By the time Trudeau faces re-election in 2019, the extended estrange- ment at the top between our two countries will have lasted most of two decades. Canada’s most crucial bilateral relationship has never seen the likes of it. And that’s the optimistic scenario, the one in which Trump acts like a typical Republican president, and relations remain cordial but frosty. The next-best scenario is the one in which Trump actually tries to implement his campaign agenda. Gutting or abrogating NAFTA. Attracting legions of opportunistic imitators in Washington, in Canada (imagine 60 or 80 variations on Kellie Leitch), and in every Western democ- racy. Provoking angry backlash politics on the left, collapsing the public consensus for much of what Trudeau wants to do. The worst scenario? Vladimir Putin invaded Georgia in the last months of the 2008 U.S. presidential campaign, and Ukraine shortly before the 2014 mid-terms. Maybe those were coincidences. But Russia’s leader feels beset by three instruments of Western power: the United States, the European Union, and NATO. He would like chaos in all three. Between Trump and Brexit, he’s been enjoying a lucky streak at the very least. How to destabilize NATO? Send a few busloads of rowdy Russian irregulars into border regions of Estonia, Latvia, or Fin- land. That’s how the annexation of Crimea began. Dump a highly ambiguous crisis into the lap of a new president. A man who has never commanded anything, doubts NATO’s value, and may owe Putin his job. Chaos in the White House, in the heart of the European Union, and in Canada’s most important military alliance would be global trouble on a scale no prime minister since Mackenzie King has faced. No wonder Trudeau is trying to make nice. The optimistic scenario will be hard enough to manage. Paul Wells is a national affairs writer for The Toronto Star. This column was released on Nov. 11. 8 The Hill Times, Monday, november 14, 2016

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Editorial canada-u.s. relations Letters To The Editor Time to put emotions aside, Library of Parliament: work with Trump our jewel on the Hill illions of people are struggling to come in trying to maintain relations with the Mto grips with what happened in the incoming president rather than publicly ost of us were in our early 20s, or We take life for granted sometimes, espe- United States’ presidential election last week, voicing any misgivings he might have Myounger, when our paths met in the cially when we are young. But as the years particularly Prime Minister Justin Trudeau about Mr. Trump’s presidential abilities. early 1970s. It was to be a career filled with go by, our priorities start to change. This is and others within his government who need Mr. Trudeau seemed to find a kindred learning how the Library of Parliament our second family and, as most of us are now to work with the U.S. administration. spirit in U.S. President Barack Obama. so eloquently served Parliament Hill and enjoying retirement, there will always be that With so many scandals, and polls as- He’s unlikely to find the same in Mr. beyond. The camaraderie just seemed to fol- one thought that will bring us back to those suring us things would go a certain way, Trump, which is one of the reasons that low with co-workers always willing to help years that gave us those lasting friendships. voters in the U.S. did the unexpected and even more work will be needed to build each other out; whether it be just to consult We work and have worked in the most beauti- elected reality-TV star Donald Trump as and maintain the relationship with our or as a tag team to get the job done, there ful place in the world and that alone is a their next president. biggest trading partner. was no better way to work. I will always treasure we will appreciate for years to come. There are a number of possible reasons Mr. Trump has said he will renegoti- have fond memories of the bonding that oc- Rest in peace: Alain Leblanc (March for how this happened, including a lack ate or withdraw from NAFTA, not follow curred each time we took on a new project. 31, 2016); Suzanne Whitmore (July 5, of education among a large portion of the through with the Trans-Pacific Partnership, There was always time to chat and get the 2016); Christina Russo (July 9, 2016); American public, underlying racist tenden- ban Muslims from entering the United job done at the same time. The friendships and Claudette Labelle (July 12th, 2016). cies within that population, and a populist States, and has expressed doubt about the that followed was a given and they would Suzanne Landriault sentiment that emerged against the idea science behind climate change; all of which last for years to come. We would share all Ottawa, ont. of an established elite like Hillary Clinton is at odds with Canada’s Liberal govern- the milestones that came our way and every (The letter writer is a former employee becoming president, among other things. ment. On the other hand, Mr. Trump is in emotion that came with them. of the Library of Parliament.) How it happened need not be a preoc- favour of the Keystone XL pipeline, which cupation of Canadian officials right now; is a project Mr. Trudeau has supported. the fact is it happened and there’s nothing Beyond the pre-existing attitudes that can be done to make it un-happen. that exist, there will no doubt be many Government action belies Mr. Trudeau was correct when he disagreements and awkward moments as pointed out, in his statement the day after the Canadian and U.S. governments deal the election: “Canada has no closer friend, with each other in the months and years Dion’s words: Turcotte partner, and ally than the United States. ahead. Canadian officials must be careful eading Foreign Affairs Minister tion while in opposition; Canada claims to We look forward to working very closely not to let any one incident or issue colour RStéphane Dion’s recent address at a be a “champion of strict regulation of the with president-elect Trump, his admin- the whole relationship and become a bar- conference marking the 20th anniversary trade in arms and respect for universal istration, and with the United States rier keeping the dialogue going on all our of the beginning of the ‘Ottawa process’ rights” while proceeding with the largest Congress in the years ahead, including common interests. on land mines, I am reminded of an old arms deal in Canadian history to one of on issues such as trade, investment, and This is what appears to have happened episode of the Twilight Zone where a guy the world’s worst human rights offenders international peace and security.” in the relationship between Mr. Obama wakes up and everything is normal except (Saudi Arabia)—and is fast becoming one of Mr. Trudeau has since had a telephone and former prime minister Stephen Harp- that every third verb means something the world’s leading arms exporters; Canada conversation with Mr. Trump and has er, largely as a result of Mr. Obama’s ap- completely different now. espouses “pragmatism” regarding nuclear invited him to visit Canada “at his earliest prehension toward the Keystone XL. While Mr. Dion seems sincere, our gov- disarmament, while slavishly adhering to opportunity.” Mr. Trudeau said it best this summer ernment’s actions belie his words—Canada the view that the only place to negotiate is There are no doubt some fairly big when, while being pressed for comment is no longer a leader in mine action and in the moribund Conference on Disarma- political and philosophical differences on then-presidential candidate Mr. Trump, our contribution is about a quarter of what ment—a closed club of 65 states that hasn’t between the prime minster and the U.S. he noted that the Canada-U.S. relationship it was at its zenith. been able to agree even on a program of president-elect, but Mr. Trudeau has no “goes far deeper than any two personalities While Canada has acceded to the Con- work in 20 years; and voting no to the most choice and is taking the right approach at their countries’ respective heads.” vention on Cluster Munitions, the govern- ambitious initiative to emerge in the UN ment refuses to amend former prime min- General Assembly on Nuclear Disarma- ister Stephen Harper’s domestic legislation ment in almost half a century. Why am I that allows Canadian commanders to order hearing this eerie music in my head? the use of cluster munitions by non-party Earl Turcotte state forces, and a host of other actions Ottawa, Ont. that constitute “aiding and abetting”—after (The letter writer is a former Canadian having fought hard to amend said legisla- and UN diplomat.) Trump win could bode well for O’Leary, say letter writer ow. Donald Trump defied expecta- vote.” Should the federal government then Wtions, polls, and the ruling classes, to rethink this urban-based strategy? become president-elect of the United States Will TV personality and business- on Nov. 8, 2016. Admittedly, I was amazed. man, Kevin O’Leary, try to replicate Mr. Mr. Trump’s win is not the anomaly Trump’s electoral success in Canada with many will have you believe but a sign of the Conservative Party? Possibly, but awakening of the suppressed and ignored will he have the same appeal to the rural underrepresented working person. population? In Canada, the federal emphasis has Mr. O’Leary does have similarities with been geared towards the urban vote, and Mr. Trump, with reality TV, business, and federal governments gearing policies and personalities, and the Conservatives are in infrastructure spending to the urban cen- search of a leader. tres. A journalist declared that Mr. Trump’s Garfield Marks success was due to the “uneducated rural Red Deer, Alta.

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age campaign factors. Sixty-three per cent of holding Michigan, Minnesota and the so- University sorority women young women voted for Hillary Clinton. The called northern blue wall of states. Last ditch say they support Donald only area where Trump trumped her in the efforts were too little too late. women’s vote was with undereducated white In some instances, Clinton did not even Trump and ignored his women, by the thinnest of margins. personally visit blue states for months, a clear claims that he can grab Nonetheless, multiple post-election signal that Democratic supporters were being headlines mistakenly proclaimed that women taken for granted. any pussy he wants. They elected Trump, ignoring the reality that 94 per In the end, Clinton’s campaign ended up In the end, Hillary Clinton’s campaign ended described that as normal cent of black women and 68 per cent of Latino focusing more on Trump negatives than on up focusing more on Trump negatives than on women voted for Clinton. articulating her own vision. Her gracious articulating her own vision. Her gracious concession malespeak. If so, racism Trump attracted older, rural white voters. concession speech, which brought Bill Clinton speech, which brought Bill Clinton to tears, was a Trump picked up on the simmering anger to tears, was a clear example of why she could clear example of why she could have been a great isn’t the only challenge over the pain that globalization has caused to have been a great president. president. Photograph screen capture of CNN facing the country. older citizens and rustbelt regions. He seized But her “play it safe” campaign, eerily on that angst to build a Brexit-like movement reminiscent of the previous nomination loss only the historic defeat of a woman presiden- of older, rural white followers looking for a to Barack Obama, did nothing to ignite the tial candidate; I was even more upset at the return to the good old days. imagination of those who were hungry for number of Trump supporters who ignored It would be simple to characterize them as real change. Bernie Sanders’ strong showing or defended his documented misogyny and a basket of undesirables. That would also be a in blue states during the Democratic primary multiple insults about women’s waistlines huge mistake. Two major Clinton errors were should have served as a warning that the sta- and menstrual cycles. to lump electors together, and to take them for tus quo simply would not cut it. University sorority women were interviewed sheila copps granted, positively or negatively. In politics, the more experience you get, the saying they support Trump and ignored his Democrats mistakenly assumed the north- more people want to get rid of you. Clinton’s claims that he can grab any pussy he wants. ern blue wall of supporters was inviolate. As campaign message focused on her experience, They described that as normal malespeak. TTAWA—Whitelash. This new political Trump will soon learn, building walls and keep- but with experience comes baggage. If so, racism isn’t the only challenge facing Odescriptor is one part of the story about ing them from being breached, is not so easy. The election of the first woman president the country. Sexism is well entrenched in the the success of the Trump movement. The only rule in politics today is that there would have made history. It could also have United States of America. The other word is bitchlash. The reality is are no rules. The party that takes prior state vot- symbolized a new wave of leadership, a breath The anti-immigrant sentiment at many that if the decision had been left to women, ing patterns for granted is the party that loses. of fresh air, blowing through the old boys’ club Trump rallies was eerily similar to the United Hillary Clinton would be president. Gender In America’s complicated system, Clinton on Capitol Hill. Kingdom mood that led to Brexit. and race were both elephants in the room did actually win the popular vote. But when The glass ceiling was only invoked by But the anti-women sentiment in Trump’s that determined the outcome of the American it came to the electoral college, the vaunted Clinton after she lost. Millions of people message was new. presidential campaign. Sexism clearly played Democratic machine lost almost every key around the world were hoping that her ar- Trump promised a return to the good old a role in Trump’s portrayal of Clinton as nasty, race by razor-thin margins. rival in the White House would signal a new days. Good for whom? emotional, and too sick to handle the job. By all accounts, her people threw ev- era in gender equality Sheila Copps is a former deputy prime Whitelash singles out race as the relevant erything into vote-rich Florida, a state that Like many, I was so emotionally invested minister and former Jean Chrétien-era reason for the surprise win of president-elect always seems to hang in the balance. But in the campaign, that I could barely fathom cabinet minister. Donald Trump. It ignores key gender and more attention could have been spent on the outcome. What disappointed me was not The Hill Times

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selling products, they’re usually ter- And that’s all fine and good, If corporations rible when it comes to selling ideas. but the problem corporations want to engage in And yes, since the world can face when they enter the politi- be a hostile place for business cal arena and actively support non-commercial enterprises, full of governments one side in a debate is they risk communications they and political parties and interest angering the other side. groups all of which are constantly Telus Corp. learned this real- need to make sure pushing for regulations and taxes ity the hard way recently when it will benefit their and various other rules that can it tweeted a message supporting undermine corporate profits, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s car- bottom line. After companies, and indeed whole in- bon tax, a move which predictably dustries, they often need to sway rubbed a lot of people, especially in all, there really is public opinion just to protect their Western Canada, the wrong way. nothing wrong with own economic interests. Indeed, the company’s pro- Yet, the communication strate- carbon tax tweet almost immedi- making a profit. gies businesses employ often re- ately triggered an angry social- sult in undermining their interests media backlash, which saw many and in alienating customers. irate Telus customers threatening What kind of strategies am I to cancel their contracts. talking about? Telus eventually issued an Well, for one thing, rather than apology for the offending tweet, a trying to create a better political cli- move which probably angered its gerry nicholls mate for business by promoting the pro-carbon tax customers. free market system, or by extolling So in terms of communications how their products are helping to it was a lose-lose. AKVILLE, ONT.—If nothing create a better world, corporations If the Telus marketing people If nothing else, the recent U.S. presidential contest should offer an important else, the recent U.S. presi- often feel the need to advertise how had anything approaching a sensi- O lesson to president-elect Donald Trump’s corporate brethren, writes Gerry dential contest should offer an they are “socially responsible.” tive political “antennae,” they would Nicholls. Photograph screen capture of CNN important lesson to president- And for a corporation, acting have anticipated that coming out in elect Donald Trump’s corporate “socially responsibly” usually favour of something controversial, brethren. translates as showing public sup- Meanwhile, here in Canada, nies are taking this route. like the carbon tax, would have And that lesson is this: don’t port for trendy left-wing causes. the energy industry has gone so Partly it’s because they want resulted in a negative reaction. get involved in politics unless you For instance, according to far as to eagerly embrace the lin- to appease and placate powerful My point is, if corporations have the proper persuasive com- media reports, more than 80 com- go of its environmental adversar- left-wing advocacy groups (the want to engage in non-commer- munication skills. panies, including Apple, Micro- ies, as it generously peppers its kind which organize consumer cial communications, they need Trump clearly has those skills soft, and PayPal, recently lobbied messaging with terms like “social boycotts and lobby governments) to make sure it will benefit their in droves, but most corporate North Carolina to repeal that licence” and “sustainability” and and partly it’s because they want bottom line. elites don’t. state’s controversial laws govern- “ecosystems.” to project a public image which After all, there really is noth- In fact, generally speaking, ing washroom use. It’s almost as if oil companies shows that corporations are not ing wrong with making a profit. they have a tin ear when it comes I wonder if the sharehold- are apologizing for doing their faceless, soulless, greedy entities. Gerry Nicholls is a communi- to the mass political persuasion. ers for those companies believe job in the vain hope that this will In other words, they want prove cations consultant. That’s to say, while corporations businesses have any place in the make David Suzuki love them. that corporate elites care about www.gerrynicholls.com and businesses might be good at nation’s bathrooms? Now I totally get why compa- more than just making a profit. The Hill Times opinion anti-terrorism

over easily—nor should it be. A CSIS director person’s right to privacy must only Michel Coulombe, How much be ceded where there is a compel- pictured in this file ling reason to do so. I would like to photo on the Hill, think that a counter terrorism file has stated that would meet that criterion. valuable intelligence data retention Where the controversy lies is in was gleaned the retention of the data collected, from metadata, more accurately the “metadata” intelligence that (essentially data about data, i.e. could very well have is reasonable in phone numbers or email address- made a significant es but not content). The law states contribution that CSIS should only collect what to a terrorism is strictly necessary for its investi- investigation. The counter terrorism? gations and that information that Hill Times photograph does not meet this definition must by Jake Wright be destroyed. Judge Simon Noel It would be nounced the same week that news ruled that CSIS acted illegally by broke of several Quebec journal- retaining the metadata that was unfortunate if this ists whose call logs had been not threat-related in a section that is “strictly necessary” for one threat front, and it is high time monitored by police. All in all, a called ODAC—the Operational investigation could also prove use- to revisit security intelligence to controversy made it bad week for those we expect to Data Analysis Centre. ful for others. determine whether our agencies harder for CSIS to protect us and our freedoms. Why would CSIS do this? The The director of CSIS has have the tools and resources to do Not surprisingly, the CSIS answer is very simple. Today’s stated that valuable intelligence the jobs we ask them to do. carry out its critical story is getting a lot of attention. threat, at least as far as terrorism was gleaned from that metadata, It would be unfortunate if functions. Also not surprisingly, some of the goes, is constantly shifting and intelligence that could very well this controversy made it harder facts are being twisted and the requires more tools and more have made a significant contribu- for CSIS to carry out its criti- story is being manipulated to fit resources to counter. Terrorists use tion to a terrorism investigation. cal functions. While it is crucial various agendas. This issue is an the panoply of social media and In other words, this data may have to continually ensure that the important one and needs a fuller communications technology avail- helped save lives. I’d like to think agency is complying with the explanation. I would like to try to able to them and security services that is a good thing and I am pretty law and not going beyond what provide that explanation. are having a hard time keeping up. sure most Canadians would agree. I is “strictly necessary,” it is just as phil gurski The material “illegally” stored Most importantly, terrorists are also believe that the furour over this important to make sure that the by CSIS was obtained through social animals, much the opposite issue has been a little exaggerated. men and women of CSIS have the 100 per cent compliance with of the current mythological “lone Metadata is not content and cries confidence of the Canadian gov- TTAWA—A new salvo has Canadian law under court-granted wolves” paradigm that unfortunate- that retaining it opens up an unwar- ernment and its citizens. We need Obeen fired in the continual intercept warrants as provided ly now dominates the discourse. ranted look into the intimate details to let the rhetoric calm down and contest that pits national security under Section 21 of the CSIS This means that they communicate of people’s lives are far-fetched. get back to that “adult conversa- versus privacy rights in Canada. Act. CSIS has the ability to apply with other people, and if we want There is a silver lining in all tion” about national security I A Federal Court judge has ruled for the very intrusive power of our spies and cops to understand of this. Judge Noel has noted have been advocating for the last that the Canadian Security Intel- communications collection when the networks out there, we need to that the CSIS Act is more than 18 months. ligence Service illegally held on it can demonstrate that it needs allow them to collect the metadata 30 years old and was written in a Phil Gurski is president and to data that was not threat-related to have that information for one that sheds light on them. Not only time where “metadata” was a for- CEO of Borealis Threat and Risk for an unnecessary period of time. of its national security investiga- collect that metadata, but retain it eign concept. A lot has happened Consulting. The judicial decision was an- tions. That power is not handed and analyse it. Furthermore, data in 30 years, especially on the The Hill Times THE HILL TIMES, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2016 11 IN PROGRESS WOMEN AND POLITICS Time to talk about women in politics and the leading socially progressive voice threats and female cabinet ministers have Given the train wreck south in the Alberta Progressive Conservative faced threats of sexual violence in online of the border, it would Party, dropped out of her party’s leadership commentary. race last week. On the same day, the only Wildrose Leader Brian Jean, even joked have been easy to miss the other woman in the race, Donna Kennedy- about beating Notley. This followed a latest incident in Canada Glans, also withdrew. separate incident at a golf course this past Jansen declined to go quietly. summer when the owner put a picture of involving the treatment of a In a blistering statement following a Notley’s face up on a target for golfers to female politician. weekend event hosted by her party, she hit. Isn’t that funny? explained she was left “quite shaken” after Um, no. It’s symptomatic of an under- facing “harassment” and “intimidation tac- lying contempt for women about which tics.” Online attacks weren’t new; her social writer Lindy West wrote in The New York media feeds have been “fi lled with fi lth” for Times. a while, Jansen explained. “Men get to act and excel and climb and But the last straw came at the weekend aspire and thrive and win and rule and be event when “insults were scrawled on my the audacious, hungry fulcrum of public SARAH SCHMIDT nomination forms. Volunteers from another life. It is normal for men to have ambition. campaign chased me up and down the hall, It is normal for women to stand aside,” she attacking me for protecting women’s re- wrote in her refl ection piece about Clin- ORONTO—So the highest glass ceiling productive rights, and my team was jeered ton’s defeat. Tis still very much intact. for supporting children’s rights to a safe And when they don’t? Well, they’re Of course we all know this, since all school environment.” nasty women—an actual insult hurled at eyes this past week have been on the soul- The allegations, corroborated by a Clinton by Trump during the wretched crushing defeat of Hillary Clinton in the party insider, are now being probed by presidential campaign, or, as novelist Bar- U.S. presidential election to an uniquely the Alberta PC Party. The insider, Warren bara Kingsolver called it, a “misogynistic unqualifi ed, vile man. Mitchell, is no fan of Jansen’s. In fact, he’s horror show of an election.” Yes, the guy who called Mexican immi- been supporting Jason Kenney in his bid to Sexism is the reason that Hillary Clinton, the Added West: “We, as a culture, do not grant rapists and boasted about being able take over the party and merge it with the most qualifi ed candidate for U.S. president, take women seriously on a profound level. to sexually assault women because he’s Wildrose Party. can’t beat Donald Trump, the least qualifi ed We do not believe women. We do not trust rich and powerful (with women coming But Mitchell went public because he candidate, writes Sarah Schmidt. Photograph by women. We do not like women.” forward describing behaviour about which said he’s fed up with the treatment of Gage Skidmore That’s how the most qualifi ed candi- he himself boasted) is now the president- women in his party. Mitchell, who served date for U.S. president, who happens to elect of the United States. as social media manager for Alison Red- be a woman, can’t beat the least qualifi ed Given the train wreck south of the bor- ford during her tenure as Alberta premier, political reality aren’t cut out for the job in candidate, who just happens to be ignorant der with a misogynist bigot in the driver’s said “it has been the exact same pattern of the fi rst place.” misogynist. seat, it would have been easy to miss the harassment born out over again.” “Women in politics face abuse/ It’s also why we lose strong and ac- latest incident in Canada involving the Don’t tell that to Edmonton Sun colum- threats/intimidation disproportionately complished women like Jansen from key treatment of a female politician. nist Lorne Gunter. He dismissed Jansen as greater than men but Lorne says we leadership roles in politics. We all know it’s hard to look away from a crybaby who needs to toughen up. “Politi- should#ManUp#GrowAPair,” Jansen Sarah Schmidt is director of commu- a train wreck. But this week, let’s at least cians harassed by their opponent’s sup- tweeted in response to the column. nications with the Broadbent Institute in connect some of the dots closer to home. porters!? Gasp! Politics polarized!? Oh no! This is a province where the Premier Toronto. Sandra Jansen, an accomplished MLA ... But candidates who can’t accept these as Rachel Notley has faced multiple death The Hill Times

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the election of the first female president the energy at the beginning of the evening and girls matters. And that Canada must now The Clinton campaign of the United States. This anticipated was electric. The prospect of Canada’s own commit to serving, for the foreseeable future, was such an incredibly milestone—more than 230 years in the renewed commitment to gender equality, as a forward-looking and tangible beacon making—followed centuries of women’s led by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, being of light for how leveraging diverse women’s painful example of how activism, decades of smaller but significant amplified with a new Hillary Clinton ad- leadership talents—in both public life and the misogyny influences breakthroughs, many millions of volunteer ministration felt (prophetically, as it turns private sector—is not simply a matter of act- hours by countless women and men enthu- out) nearly too good to be true. ing on one’s values, but an important exercise the way in which the siastic about the prospect of cracking that After years of stagnation or exceedingly in pragmatism and good governance. contributions of women final glass ceiling, and 18 months of a tire- slow incremental progress on women’s Denial about the massive missed op- less and sophisticated Clinton campaign. equality, Canada and the U.S. would have portunity that was this past Tuesday is in politics are understood There’s a saying that, it’s often the their own #HeforShe phenomenon, prime no longer an option. Nor is inaction. For “sticky floor,” not the glass ceiling, that minister and president. What a combina- those who are feeling despair, there’s more and regularly diminished. keeps women from truly attaining their tion. The potential was awe-inspiring. than enough work to go around. The more full potential. In the U.S., that floor is full By 9:30 p.m. at the EV event, the frenetic champions we have on this issue, the bet- of stumbling blocks like the wage gap, un- checking of phones and news feeds had ter. Count yourself in. employment, costly heath-care insurance, sucked all the energy out of the room. By 11 Just three weeks ago, federal Status of a federal maternity leave policy that gives p.m., most guests had disappeared to digest Women Minister Patty Hajdu announced a women just 12 weeks to recover, a highly the prospects privately or with loved ones. At $1-million partnership with Equal Voice to sexualized culture, and a U.S. Congress 3 a.m., Trump gave his acceptance speech. support some of EV’s work to address the nancy peckford with just 20 per cent women, putting them So, it wasn’t meant to be. Not this time. It’s gender gap in politics. The goal, obviously, at 97th in the world for women in national a tough loss. A really, really tough one. And is to reduce the barriers to women seeking parliaments. we really have no idea how all this is going to and serving in elected office. TTAWA—It’s a girl! Women in Canada watched aghast. So go in the U.S., or what the spillover effects for It’s no doubt ambitious. Part of our O These were the words for the bal- did so many Canadians generally. Canada and other countries will be. work entails engaging with legislatures for loons that were supposed to be released at At the local Equal Voice National But what we do know is that now, more ways in which their day-to-day operations Hillary Clinton’s victory party, celebrating Capital Chapter Viewing Party in Ottawa, than ever, Canada’s leadership on women could be changed to be more inclusive of women, whether it’s child-care supports, the elimination of evening sittings, more staff, leveraging technology to reduce the travel burden, and on it goes. Given that nearly every legislature in the country, save Nunavut, was conceived before women had the right to vote, the task of modernizing the workplace is not insignificant. And then there’s the culture issue. The Clinton campaign was such an incredibly painful example of how misogyny influences the way in which the contributions of women in politics are understood and regularly diminished. This isn’t news for women in Canada, particularly those who are elected. Women from all parties here are increasingly vocal about the unacceptable hate and vitriol that gets regularly thrown at them on the basis of their gender by commentators, col- leagues, and, sadly, their own constituents. To shift that culture, once and for all, we need to infuse the political system with current and future generations of women leaders who must—and who will—take up the long overdue space that is rightfully ours in the electoral arena. That is why Equal Voice is investing sig- nificant energy into our national Daughters of the Vote initiative which will bring 338 young women, one from every federal riding, to the nation’s capital on March 8, International Women’s Day 2017. While here, these emerg- ing leaders for Canada will participate in an innovative and ambitious political engage- ment and leadership summit to celebrate 100 years of some women getting the right to vote, as well as mark Canada’s 150th. All 338 “Daughters,” who will “look and feel like Canada” in all of its diversity, will have the opportunity to hone their skills, strengthen their networks, and sharpen

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Government in Health Care “take their seat” in the House of Commons, on the morning of March 8th 2017 as we celebrate one of the only times that women have filled the House in its entirety. Report Card 2016 These EV “Daughters” will then go back to their communities energized, informed and primed to lead. They will seek out for- mal politics for the possibility it holds for them and their communities. They will be tenacious, ambitious, and passionate. They

2630 Skymark Avenue, Mississauga ON L4W 5A4 won’t get discouraged easily. They will play 905 629•0900 Fax 905 629•0893 the long game. They will have a formidable www.cfpc.ca 2630, avenue Skymark, Mississauga ON L4W 5A4 905 629•0900 network on which they can rely, and lever- Téléc 905 629•0893 www.cfpc.ca age, from coast to coast to coast. And they will feel the full weight of knowing that, without their engagement and that of women like them, defeats like Clin- ton’s won’t be one-offs. They’re systemic, and we won’t make the kind of progress that we all want without them. All of them. It’s the kind of ground game we need around the globe. Nancy Peckford is executive director of Equal Voice. The Hill Times

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plan which he pledges, in a signed be unveiled at a federal-provincial in legislation to discourage Ameri- document, to begin implementing im- summit next month. can corporations from laying off Trump win mediately on assuming office. Trump views the science of cli- American workers and relocating to “I will announce my intention mate change as a hoax, has pledged other countries and then shipping to renegotiate NAFTA or with- to end the Obama administration’s their products back to the U.S. A draw from the deal under Article Clean Power Plan by cancelling a third part of his legislative agenda poses major 2205,” Trump pledges. He has never range of executive orders so that includes plans for $1-trillion US of outlined exactly what he wants to fossil fuels face no constraints infrastructure investment over 10 renegotiate, and his criticism of on development and use, and to years, with strong Buy American NAFTA is focused on Mexico. But end U.S. participation in the UN’s provisions that would exclude the challenges what does seem clear is that he global climate project, including U.S. of Canadian products. wants to punish U.S. companies cancelling U.S. financial com- There will be intense pressure building products in Mexico for mitments to UN climate change on multinationals wishing to sell sale in the U.S. He has indicated programs. While withdrawing from in the U.S. to locate investment to Trudeau that he might impose a 35 per cent the UN climate body takes several in the U.S. This will make much tariff on such products, notably in years, Trump could simply abandon tougher Finance Minister Bill the auto sector. But Canada would any effort to meet U.S. commit- Morneau’s plan for a new invest- be inevitable sideswiped by any ments for emissions reduction. ment agency to attract multina- government, such efforts to penalize corpora- This would throw the entire tional investment to Canada to tions investing in Mexico. project into disarray. In Canada’s serve the North American market. No matter how this unfolds, case, with Trump opposed to carbon Overriding these concerns is there would be an inevitable pricing (so was Hillary Clinton), the bigger risk that the Trump world economy investment chill by U.S. corpo- the Trudeau government’s carbon administration could pose to the rations towards investments in pricing initiative will raise concerns global economy. Mexico or Canada. Moreover, of competitiveness for Canadian In particular, there is the real Donald Trump ORONTO—The only safe thing Trump does not need congres- companies exporting to the U.S. At danger that he could trigger a trade Twe can predict about the arrival sional approval to exit NAFTA. the same time, Trump will welcome war with China if he goes ahead promises to be a of a Trump administration is that it Trump also promises to identify a new bid by TransCanada Corp. with his contract with the American will be highly disruptive, posing ma- all foreign business practices that to build the Keystone XL pipeline, voter to immediately “label China a game-changer and jor challenges to the Trudeau gov- “unfairly impact American work- though Trump has said the U.S. will currency manipulator.” That would it would be naive ernment and indeed to the world, ers” and to use “every tool avail- demand a “big, big chunk” of the allow him to impose tariffs of up to especially the world economy. able” to “end them immediately.” pipeline’s profit. 45 per cent across-the-board on im- to believe that Donald Trump promises to be Trump, in his contract with the The Trump contract with the ports from China. China, of course, his character and a game-changer and it would be American voter, also promises to American voter also lists legislative would feel compelled to retaliate, naive to believe that his character withdraw from the Trans-Pacific actions he plans in his first 100 days. triggering a trade war that could erratic and bullying and erratic and bullying behav- Partnership if it is passed by the He promises legislation on taxes plunge the world into recession, behaviour will be iour will be sharply different once lame-duck Congress later this year. and other policies to deliver “an if not depression. Trump has also in the White House than it was on Essentially, the TPP is dead and un- economic plan designed to grow the voiced disdain for the World Trade sharply different the campaign trail. der its terms, the agreement cannot economy four per cent a year and Organization and has suggested he While Canada was never a di- proceed if either the U.S. or Japan create 25 million new jobs through might withdraw. once in the White rect target in the Trump campaign, fails to implement it. Canada could massive tax reduction and simpli- We are in a potentially danger- House than it was on Trump will not be unaware that the undertake bilateral negotiations fication, in conjunction with trade ous space, and while some say Trudeau government strongly fa- with Japan on a free trade agree- reform, regulatory relief and lifting that cooler Republican voices will the campaign trail. voured Hillary Clinton over Trump, ment and Prime Minister Justin the restrictions on American energy.” constrain Trump’s baser instincts, and was not above scoring domes- Trudeau has moved to initiate a A key proposal is to bring the no one really knows how any of this tic political points by criticizing study of a Canada-China free trade U.S. corporate tax rate down from will work out. With the world facing Trump’s more outrageous behav- pact, though such an agreement 35 per cent to 15 per cent and to lure many difficult challenges, the last iour. Whatever happens, Canada seems highly improbable. back the more than $1-trillion US thing we need is a strident America- stands to be affected by Trump if he Trump’s contract with the Amer- of U.S. corporate profits being held first U.S. president, but that is what proceeds with his platform. ican voter also poses huge problems abroad so they can be invested in we may have to deal with. The closest thing we have to a for the Trudeau government’s plans U.S. growth, by taxing these foreign David Crane can be reached at david crane platform is Trump’s “Contract with the for a pan-Canadian climate change holds at a 10 per cent rate. At the [email protected]. American Voter,” his 100-day action action plan, which is supposed to same time, Trump says, he will bring The Hill Times

opinion donald trump At least Trump frightened political elites For Republicans, ORONTO—Donald Trump’s campaign consultants. Instead, he His pitch to this group was at most of the time, it is singularly silent Treal accomplishment is this: relied on mass rallies, free televi- best nativist and at worst racist. on the needs of the working class. the lessons are even He has terrified the establishment. sion coverage, and Twitter. But it resonated anyway. And for Left-wing Democratic politicians And maybe that’s a good thing. He didn’t make a habit of kiss- the political establishment, that is are so rare that those who do exist, starker. Their party, Even before the votes in ing babies. Indeed, he insulted what was so scary. like Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth which has prided itself the U.S. presidential race were entire categories of voters. Traditionally in the U.S., the Warren, have become celebrities. counted Tuesday night, the effects After winning the Republican working classes have tended to Bernie Sanders, the only per- on free trade and family of Trump’s insurgent candidacy nomination, he didn’t feint to the vote Democrat. There have been son willing to challenge Clinton values, is so hollow roiled the world. centre in order to attract indepen- exceptions. Republican Ronald for the Democratic presidential A shameless self-promoter best dents and moderates. Reagan attracted blue-collar votes, nomination, didn’t even join the at the centre that it known for his appearances on Instead, he doubled down as did Richard Nixon before him. party until he decided to run. was easily hijacked reality television, the New York ty- on his core themes: deals like Otherwise, working-class voters This election should deliver a coon was never supposed to make the North American Free Trade in the northern states were viewed warning to the Democrats. They by a protectionist it this far—certainly not against Agreement (NAFTA) are destroy- as belonging to the Democrats. In cannot take the allegiance of the an experienced politician like the ing jobs; illegal immigration is 2008 and 2012, the northern, white working classes for granted. womanizer. And for the Democrats’ Hillary Clinton. out of control; crime is rampant. working class helped to propel For Republicans, the lessons political establishment His outsized personality may In American politics, contend- Barack Obama to victory. are even starker. Their party, which have worked in Manhattan, where ers often play the outsider card. In The Democrats initially assumed has prided itself on free trade and generally, this election money gave him entrée to the po- order to profit from voter dis- it would do the same for Clinton. But family values, is so hollow at the should serve as a litical elite. In 2005, for instance, satisfaction with the status quo, this time, they were confounded. centre that it was easily hijacked Clinton and her husband, Bill, experienced pols routinely present In part, the Democrats have by a protectionist womanizer. reminder of the power were honoured guests at Trump’s themselves as brash newcomers. only themselves to blame. They And for the political estab- third wedding. But in a very odd way, this haven’t neglected the labour lishment generally, this election of populism. The But Trump was never supposed to moneyed real estate developer unions, most of whom still back should serve as a reminder of the elites tend to dislike do well in politics. He was too bump- really was an outsider. the party. But often, they have power of populism. tious, too contemptuous, too extreme. He defied the elite consensus ignored the people these unions The elites tend to dislike popu- populism. It is so untidy. When he entered the race for the on globalization. He defied good represent. Obama, for instance, lism. It is so untidy. Republican presidential nomination taste. He told unabashed whop- promised to renegotiate NAFTA But it is also a real and powerful last year, he was almost univer- pers. He openly insulted and during the 2008 election cam- force. If the left and centre don’t sally dismissed as a joke figure—as allegedly assaulted women. paign. He never delivered. understand and harness it, the someone congenitally unable to By focusing on the ills of the The modern Democratic Party Donald Trumps of the world will. master the art of getting elected. working class, he brought back favours globalization, technocracy, Thomas Walkom is a colum- He broke all the rules. He into play a group of voters that high finance, and well-to-do Holly- nist for The Toronto Star. This thomas walkom didn’t spend money advertising on both the Democratic and Republi- wood celebrities. It takes liberal posi- column was released on Nov. 9. television; he didn’t hire seasoned can establishments had ignored. tions on immigration and race. But The Hill Times 14 The Hill Times, Monday, november 14, 2016 opinion u.s. election Expectations Gap creates same risks for Liberals in Canada as it did for Democrats in the U.S.

53 per cent U.S.) over bringing out The above graph shows how Voters who believe in the worst in people (33 per cent similar proportions of people the American Dream Canada, 29 per cent U.S.). in both Canada and the United Bernie Sanders doesn’t appear States believe or don’t believe and still have it in any more likely to build a major- in the possibility of prosperity in sight are a big part of ity in the U.S. than Tom Mulcair in their respective countries, and Canada. Both countries agree (58 similar proportions are or are how Donald Trump per cent Canada, 69 per cent U.S.) not finding success in achieving won in the U.S. And that government should support it. This graph on the left shows creating opportunity over redistrib- some prevailing attitudes of there are just as uting wealth, although Canadians Trump and Clinton supporters have a larger minority supporting in the U.S. Courtesy of Innovative many of this type of redistribution (32 per cent Canada, Research Group voter in Canada as in 21 per cent U.S.). Both countries agree that the U.S. those who can’t get ahead should blame themselves (56 per cent Canada, 58 per cent U.S.) and not the system (17 per cent Canada, 21 per cent U.S.). Yet, majorities in both countries agree every year it is harder to get greg lyle by (50 per cent Canada, 52 per cent U.S.) and that the next generation will have fewer opportunities (51 onald Trump has won the U.S. per cent Canada, 51 per cent U.S.). Dpresidency and many people However Americans (44 per cent) are trying to figure out how it are more likely to say “it is hard for happened. In Canada, there are people like me to get ahead” than questions of whether a similar can- Canadians (32 per cent). didate could achieve success here. The Economist declared that Expectations Gap “Canada stands out as a hearten- The contrast between the ing exception” and Canadians big majorities who believe you are comforted. But should we be? can be anything you want and Are we all that different than our the smaller majorities who feel neighbours south of the border? the economy is not working for There are many unique factors them creates an Expectations in the U.S. election that don’t offer Gap. There are large numbers of much insight into Canadian politics. Americans and Canadians who groups heavily favoured Hillary to 26 per cent among independent and still have it in sight are a big Nativism has much more appeal in buy into their national dream as a Clinton over Trump, if they voted. or non-aligned voters from this part of how Trump won in the U.S. the U.S. than Canada as Americans concept but find it escaping their In both the U.S. and Canada, segment. It was his highest Trump And there are just as many of this are much more likely to see free grasp. Michael Moore based his less than one in five people are win among independent voters. type of voter in Canada as in the U.S. trade and immigration as threats summer prediction of a Trump Dream Achievers: those living the Canadian or American Dream Clinton’s coalition brought to- than Canadians. Americans are far victory on this reality. He called it Canadian/American dreams. Only Heavy Strugglers believe in the gether people with very different more alienated from their govern- “our Rust Belt Brexit.” 19 per cent of Canadians and 17 dream but strongly agree it is experiences—those who achieved ment than Canadians. The U.S. is The week before the U.S. per cent of Americans agree with harder to get by. Only 12 per cent the dream, those who gave up on very different than Canada on those election, we polled Americans the dream and disagree it is get- of Canadians are in this group but it, and those for whom it is a very dimensions and they played an and Canadians on their views ting harder to get by. This group the number rises to 18 per cent distant aspiration. important part in the election. about the national dream, their favoured Clinton by 21 points among Americans. These voters Here in Canada, the Liberals’ But in many other ways, Canada personal economic experiences over Trump among independent favoured Clinton over Trump 57 election message was very much looks a lot like the U.S. In particular, and their political preferences. and non-aligned voters. to 30 per cent. Understanding focused on the idea of helping we share a common dream of per- We grouped voters together based In both Canada and the U.S. we why those who are most alienated middle-class voters achieve their sonal achievement and a common on their answers to “Here in the find 15 per cent in the Hopeful cat- economically behave so much dream. But it’s harder to be seen economic experience. United States/Canada you can be egory; they agree with the dream, differently than those with more as delivering on promises than to anything you want if you are will- but don’t agree or disagree that it is moderate views is a topic we will make them in the first place. Today, We share the same dream ing to work for it,” and “No matter harder to get by. Independents and be probing more deeply. Liberal support peaks among Two-thirds of Americans and how hard I work, every year it non-aligned voters in this group Michael Moore said of Trump, the Dream Achiever and steadily Canadians feel that in their coun- seems more difficult to get by”. favoured Trump over Clinton by “You don’t have to agree with him. declines in the Struggler segments. try “you can be anything you want In both countries, about a third seven points. You don’t even have to like him. He The Expectations Gap creates the if you are willing to work for it.” do not buy into the dream. Ambiva- Canadian or American Dream is your personal Molotov cocktail same risks for Liberals in Canada The big difference is Americans lents (18 per cent Canada, 19 per Moderate Strugglers believe in to throw right into the centre of the as it did for Democrats in the U.S. feel more strongly than Canadi- cent U.S.) do not have a view on the dream but somewhat agree it bastards who did this to you.” Greg Lyle is the founder and ans about this. either statement, while Alienated is harder to get by. One in five Ca- But presidential preferences president of Innovative Research And on both sides of the border, voters (15 per cent Canada, 14 per nadians (20 per cent) and 17 per among these Expectation Gap voters Group Inc., a national public a majority believes the profit cent U.S.) actually reject the prem- cent of Americans fall into this is more complicated than Moore opinion research firm with offices system teaches people of the value ise of the dream. Among indepen- category. Our pre-election poll might have expected. Voters who in Vancouver and Toronto. of hard work (51 per cent Canada, dent or non-aligned voters, these showed Trump beating Clinton 46 believe in the American Dream The Hill Times The Hill Times, Monday, november 14, 2016 15 opinion inequality & poverty It’s time to tackle inequality and poverty in Canada

able income gains to those at the bottom children fell sharply from 13.9 per cent to contrast this with Ontario where, they and in the middle as well as to those at the an all-time low of 8.5 per cent. The rate allege, that those at the bottom of the earn- top of the income distribution and stopped for persons aged 18-64 fell from 12.9 per ings distribution did not experience real and even slightly reversed the increase cent to 10.0 per cent. wage increases since 2000, leading to a rise in both market and disposable income After deducting income taxes and in inequality in that province. Michael hatfield inequality in Canada. adjusting for inflation, household incomes If the Alberta oil boom was not just I am not the first to notice the change fell by 9.3 per cent for the poorest 10 per one reason, but the main explanation for that has occurred in poverty and inequal- cent of Canadians between 1990 and 2000 the stability in adjusted market income any people believe that income and ity trends since 2000. Important recent and increased by only 0.5 per cent to inequality among Canadian households Mwealth inequality and poverty are evidence appears in a collection of essays: 6.6 per cent for those in the second to the since 2000 there is little to learn from that serious and growing problems in Canada. Income Inequality: The Canadian Story, eighth deciles. Between 2000 and 2014, improvement. Worse, with the sharp drop But the perception that the situation has edited by David Green, France St-Hilaire, real disposable incomes rose by 34.0 per in world oil prices over the past two years, only gone from bad to worse over the past and W. Craig Riddell, published this Febru- cent for the poorest 10 per cent of Ca- we are likely to soon see a reversal of the several years, instead of stirring a demand ary by the Institute for Research on Public nadians and by 23.5 per cent to 25.0 per progress made from 2000 to 2014. for action, has left many Canadians re- Policy (IRPP). Most of their data goes only cent for those in the second to the eighth Fortunately, it appears that the prog- signed to the belief that nothing can or will to the year 2011. More recent data releases deciles. Between 1990 and 2000, the top ress made from 2000 to 2014 reflected be done by governments to improve the from Statistics Canada have enabled me to 10 per cent of households experienced more than a cyclical boom in the world oil situation, or at least prevent it from getting carry the analysis forward to 2014. an increase of 20.9 per cent in their real prices. worse. So what does that evidence show? disposable incomes. This dipped to an Why do I say that? The simple fact Advocates for the poor, the middle From 1990 to 2000, income inequality increase of 19.9 per cent between 2000 that, contrary to what the IRPP suggests, class, and for reducing income and wealth in Canada for all sources of income other and 2014. Ontario also experienced the same trend inequality often inadvertently feed this than from government (market income To sum up, between 1990 and 2000, reversal in market income inequality sense of resignation. Because they fear inequality) rose by 8.9 per cent. Income market and disposable income inequal- between 1990 and 2000 and 2000 and that governments will act only if they inequality for all sources of income, includ- ity rose significantly, poverty rates rose 2014, as did the country as a whole. believe a situation is both bad and con- ing government transfer payments such as or remained stable for persons under age Adjusted market income inequality rose stantly worsening, they fall into the trap of child benefits, employment insurance and 65, the real incomes of the poorest 10 per by 15.3 per cent in Ontario in the 1990s downplaying or denying any evidence of social assistance and after deducting in- cent fell, and the only large gains in real and has declined by 1.8 per cent since improvement. In doing so, they fail to see come taxes (disposable income inequality), incomes were experienced by the richest 2000. After declines or small gains the opposite danger that politicians and rose slightly more, by 10.8 per cent. From 10 per cent of households. between 1990 and 2000, disposable much of the public at large will conclude 2000 to 2014, market income inequality However, between 2000 and 2014, incomes for the poorest five deciles of that high poverty and rising inequality are fell by 2.7 per cent and disposable income market and disposable income inequality the Ontario income distribution rose inevitable; that no improvement is possible. inequality fell by 1.9 per cent. declined slightly, poverty rates declined significantly from 2000 to 2014. My purpose in this article is to chal- There is no official measure of poverty significantly for the non-elderly and signif- In the article to follow I will explain lenge that sense of resignation. High levels for Canada, as a whole. The measure of icant real increases in disposable incomes the factors which led to the reversal of poverty, real income gains only for those low income with the longest history of data were experienced throughout the income of the negative trends in inequality, at the top and steadily rising inequality are collection is the 1992 base post-income tax distribution with the poorest experiencing poverty among the non-elderly and not inevitable. And combatting them does low income cut-offs. Using this measure, the largest percentage gain. real incomes for the bottom half of the not require a revolution or radical new the low income rate for children under The IRPP argues that a key factor in the income distribution which had marked policies that Canadian governments would age 18 living changed little between 1990 stability in household income inequality the 1990s. My concluding article will never adopt. Instead it requires building and 2000, dipping from 14.0 per cent to after 2000 was the Alberta oil boom which suggest a strategy for building on the on policies that since the year 2000 have 13.9 per cent. The rate for all persons raised the wages of low-skilled workers improvements that have occurred since already significantly reduced poverty in 18-64 rose from 11.2 per cent to 12.9 per in that province even in occupations not the millennium. Canada, provided significant real dispos- cent. Between 2000 and 2014, the rate for directly related to the resource sector. They The Hill Times ECONOMIC CLUB OF CANADA Ontario’s Progressive Conservative Leader: Patrick Brown Towards a More Prosperous Ontario

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know which white person supports him, and which one doesn’t. But plenty of white Race, rather than people did. And those white people, they made him president. When we arrived at our destination economy, fuelled Trump’s in coastal Maine, and we’d unpacked, I consulted Gallup, the pollster that has been around longer than anyone else. As I expected, Gallup noted that Trump’s voters rise to presidency tended to be older, whiter men. But the assumption everybody previously made about the core Trump vote—me included— sticker, or billboard, or T-shirt, we’d point was wrong. The beast is awake, it out to each other. “There’s another one,” Before Massachusetts, I simply as- we’d say. Then we’d lapse into silence. sumed—like everyone else—that Trump’s and—even up here— All along Highway 90, we were remind- vote was rooted in economic insecurity ed that we weren’t in Canada anymore. and resentments. Until Massachusetts, I we are not safe. Among other things, it was uncomfortable. had bought into all of the Rust Belt theory: Unlike when we are in Canada—where he was attracting the support of older it’s safe to call Donald Trump a racist and white men in the primaries who believed a sexist and a dangerous nationalist out they lost their manufacturing jobs to trade loud—we kept our comments to ourselves. deals, technology, and globalization. Until At the border crossing in Niagara Falls, in Massachusetts. fact, our son implored us to say nothing Massachusetts has one of the high- warren kinsella about Trump. “They have microphones at est rates of post-secondary education in the border,” he said, nervously, and we did the union, you see. And, in the primaries, what he asked. Donald Trump won Massachusetts in a Warren Kinsella says he was wrong assuming it ORONTO—Back in the summer, on our So, as we got deeper into America, we landslide. was the economy that drove voters to Trump; it Tjourney stateside, we did Trump sightings. continued to keep quiet about Donald Gallup’s massive study made clear that was race. CNN Screenshot Whenever we’d see a Trump bumper Trump. As our son suggested, it’s hard to the top preoccupation of the Trump vote isn’t the economy. It’s race. Said Gallup: “His supporters are less educated and more likely to work in blue collar occupations, but they earn relative high household incomes, and living in areas more exposed to trade or immigration does not increase Trump CANADA’S RAILWAYS support. There is stronger evidence that racial isolation, and less strictly economic measures of social status, namely health and intergenerational mobility, are robustly predictive of more favorable views toward Trump, and these factors predict support for him but not other Republican presidential candidates.” Well the Race, not economy. That’s why Trump called Mexicans rapists and murder- ers, and that’s why he called for a ban on Muslims, and that’s why he said blacks are the cause of crime. Race. He knew exactly what he was doing in the weather primaries. It worked, obviously. He knew the dark, seething resentments within the American soul, and Hillary Clinton outside is didn’t. Being a Canadian, I of course naively thought that the election and re-election of a black man as president meant that the United States of America—where I lived for years, and which I love—meant the end frightful. of racism. I watched Jesse Jackson cry on Election Night in 2008 (I may have too), and I concluded that America had been reborn. Well, it hasn’t been, and Trump is ir- Winter poses a real challenge for steel wheels on steel rails. refutable proof. So, too, are his voters, the ones who Before it settles in, we hire staff, invest in specialized training and machinery, have elevated him to the most powerful office in the world. They aren’t a media and strategically deploy equipment and spare parts, all so we can manage construct, either. They aren’t made up. They are real people, flesh and blood. And the impacts of Canadian winter on rail operations. they feel thay have been left behind by trade, technology, and the times. If we’re being honest with ourselves, they actually have been, haven’t they? Now, don’t get me wrong. I’m not mak- ing excuses. Donald Trump is the worst of the worst. He is going to be an unmitigated disaster as president, mired in scandal and chaos before the mid-terms. But he has awoken a beast. And, after he shocked me and everyone I know—ex- PULLING for CANADA cept for my friends Nick Kouvalis (a poll- ster), John Mraz (a political consultant), and Jim Keelaghan (a folk singer, who travels often through the hidden U.S.)—ev- eryone will still have to contend with that beast roaming America, upending conven- tions and common wisdom. Making us less secure, and less of a people. The beast is awake, and—even up here—we are not safe. railcan.ca Warren Kinsella is a Toronto-based lawyer, author, and commentator. He has been a special assistant to former prime minister Jean Chrétien. The Hill Times

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Government needs Value-added Canada sits on food Higher food Vox to say what it’s doing agriculture: sector goldmine, but prices, alternative Populi on needs to eliminate proteins expected to help farmers deal much more agriculture than wheat barriers to success, to result from with CETA and potatoes say experts carbon tax NDP MP Ruth Ellen Brosseau Shelley King Denis Calnan Denis Calnan Rachel Aiello page 26 page 26 page 21 page 22 page 27 18 The Hill Times, Monday, november 14, 2016 agriculture policy briefing q&a agriculture minister Lawrence mcaulay

Agriculture Minister ‘We’re the fifth largest Lawrence MacAulay, pictured at the Cattlemen’s exporter of food in the Association event on the Hill in September world, and the global 2016. The Hill Times photograph by demand is growing,’ Ag Jake Wright Minister MacAulay eyes opening Chinese market ‘That market is By Rachel Aiello there, it is opening ARLIAMENT HILL—Agriculture and PAgri-Food Minister Lawrence MacAu- Times before he left for last week’s trip to He spent the last week with agricul- continually, it’s lay is eyeing the opening Chinese market China. ture ministers from Prince Edward Island, as a “vitally important” market for Cana- “When I speak to the farmers and farm Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador, awfully important that dian farmers to tap into and says he wants groups, I indicate that that market is there, Alberta, and more than 100 representatives to make sure the industry has the ability to it is opening continually, it’s awfully im- from a number of Canadian agriculture we have the proper invest in innovations that will see the coun- portant that we have the proper innovation product industries in China to work on the try’s sector poised to meet China’s rapidly policies in place that the agricultural sector Chinese-Canadian trade relationship, fo- innovation policies expanding growing demand. innovates. I want it to be Canadian farmers cusing on exporting Canadian agriculture in place,’ Agriculture “The middle class in China itself has and processors and the people involved in products. grown the size of this country every year. the agricultural sector that takes advantage According to the department, bilateral Minister Lawrence They want to eat as well as we do, so it’s of this time in history,” said Mr. MacAulay, agriculture and food trade increased 13 vitally important,” said Mr. MacAulay, in who was a Prince Edward Island potato per cent over the past three years to reach MacAulay says. a wide-ranging interview with The Hill farmer before he entered federal politics. $7.7-billion.

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Canadian Agriculture by the Numbers:

Total number of farms: 205,730 Cattle: 12.8 million Total farm area: 64.8 million hectares Pigs: 12.7 million Total gross farm receipts: $51.1-billion Hens and chickens: 133 million Farm capital: $330.8-billion Average age of farm operators: 54 Total number of farm operators: 293,925

Land in crops (excluding Christmas trees): 35.4 million hectares Source: 2011 Census of Agriculture

Canadian Agriculture Statistics 2013-2015

Canadian Agri-Food Trade (CDN$ million) 2013 2014 2015 Domestic Agri-Food Exports: 46,012.40 51,541.03 55,450.30 Agri-Food Imports: 35,259.53 39,460.36 43,515.81 Agri-Food Trade Balance: 10,752.86 12,080.67 11,934.49

Canadian Top 5 Agri-Food Exports (CDN$ million) 2013 2014 2015 Domestic Agri-Food Exports: 46,012.40 51,541.03 55,450.30 Non-durum wheat, other than seed for sowing 5,103.19 5,771.17 5,874.40 Canola seed, low erucic acid 4,306.48 5,149.68 4,952.71 Lentils, dried, shelled 1,175.33 1,461.98 2,495.70 Soybeans, other than seed for sowing 2,005.07 1,904.70 2,237.90 Durum wheat, other than seed for sowing 1,574.63 2,179.71 2,037.77

Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay visiting a Cows Creamery in Beijing on Nov. 6. Image courtesy Twitter Canadian Top 5 Agri-Food Imports (CDN$ million)

Mr. MacAulay also discussed the role advantage of this time in history. 2013 2014 2015 the sector will play in reducing green- “I know many countries are talking Agri-Food Imports: 35,259.53 39,460.36 43,515.81 house gases, the new Canada Food Guide about this, but you have to remain on the Grape wines < 2 Litre 1,854.46 1,895.90 2,017.44 consultations and the challenges he’s fac- cutting edge. I believe we’re on the cutting Food preparations 1,336.56 1,377.79 1,560.36 ing in promoting investment in Canadian edge but we must remain there. We have Bakery products 1,080.27 1,229.02 1,403.28 agriculture. the best farmers and ranchers in the world, Dog and cat food, for retail sale 663.197 727.717 806.012 This interview has been edited for style no question about it. We have the best cli- Coffee, not roasted, not decaffeinated 528 713.805 798.255 and length. mate to produce the agricultural products so we have to make sure that we produce Canadian Top 5 Seafood Exports (CDN$ million) The prime minister recently signalled these products. Canada would not fall out of step with the “With innovation and science and re- 2013 2014 2015 U.S., Mexico, and Japan on the TPP. Will search the production on farms is increas- Domestic Seafood Exports: 4,388.76 4,918.88 5,970.43 you wait for the others to sign first, or will ing, which means a bigger demand on our Lobster, not frozen 462.057 599.409 860.952 Canada take the lead? railroads when we ship our wheat. That Frozen lobster 476.933 668.019 820.491 “We indicated what we would do on all plays into what we have to do to make Frozen crab 704.672 758.955 817.649 that, we’ll have consultations and a vote sure that the agriculture sector achieves Fresh Atlantic and Danube salmon 445.829 364.139 602.986 in the House and that’s what will take its goals. The opportunity is there, my job Frozen cold-water shrimp 348.489 365.349 444.276 place. Nothing has changed on that, that I is to make sure, with other people, that we Source: Statistics Canada understand.” accomplish that and to make sure that we supply a portion of this food to the world Your government is emphasizing growing community.” Canadian agriculture exports the economy and some see agriculture as a good sector to do that, but how are you The current value of Canadian exports is Top 25 Canadian Agri-Food and Seafood Exports going to make Canada the place where $60-billion. What are some ways you’ve investors want to invest stakes into our heard from your provincial and territorial by Country (Canadian Dollars) agriculture products? counterparts that they’d like to see the “The fact of the matter is, is that the market access increased? 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 % Growth demand for food—we’re the fifth largest “We work very well together. I am in exporter of food in the world—and the contact with provincial ministers right 2015/2014 global demand is growing. The middle across the country and we work hand-in- All Countries 44,397,764,509 47,723,430,102 50,401,160,676 56,457,908,294 61,420,734,788 8.79% class in China itself has grown the size of hand and it’s so important, not only to put United States 22,069,718,977 23,607,685,946 26,008,406,202 29,542,511,765 32,626,485,931 10.44% this country every year. They want to eat as the next policy framework in place. We China 3,063,754,608 5,432,823,290 5,627,199,732 5,249,359,856 6,268,499,026 19.41% well as we do, so it’s vitally important. have to make sure that we have all the ex- Japan 3,950,481,213 4,226,941,357 4,103,815,871 4,076,375,647 3,812,898,040 −6.46% “When I speak to the farmers and farm pertise possible. It’s vitally important that Mexico 1,734,179,235 1,783,116,638 1,604,820,652 1,697,846,073 1,742,468,007 2.63% groups I indicate that that market is there, it we present the product as the person in India 640,831,846 532,367,506 737,639,721 914,731,212 1,534,765,529 67.78% is opening continually, it’s awfully important that country wants it. That’s what we have Hong Kong 597,743,470 759,956,112 923,691,691 877,865,262 874,279,969 −0.41% that we have the proper innovation policies to do, and that’s what we will do. Italy 479,759,081 392,361,112 424,752,752 786,249,017 757,317,738 −3.68% in place that the agricultural sector inno- “Perhaps they want different types of Bangladesh 468,642,979 343,971,481 529,084,270 569,446,781 755,088,960 32.60% vates. And it’s also important of course to beef, perhaps they want other products Indonesia 367,118,492 390,348,990 562,962,507 569,907,982 669,114,896 17.41% invest in science and research and to make done a different way, well, let’s make sure United Arab Emirates 704,621,379 519,353,875 388,880,736 518,272,470 635,447,442 22.61% sure you have the best products possible. we can do that.” South Korea 1,083,253,758 575,076,336 411,913,507 622,055,943 617,494,548 −0.73% “And also you have to meet the require- United Kingdom 353,611,522 363,207,378 412,610,904 435,562,674 555,065,638 27.44% ments of these nations, but there’s no ques- The sector continues to be a key employer Turkey 216,631,802 122,185,699 253,419,158 348,125,008 540,765,907 55.34% tion the market is there, the Asian market in Canada, but some groups are saying Pakistan 509,295,875 158,044,800 39,593,007 262,479,490 531,633,248 102.54% in particular, of course we have a big that one key barrier to their growth is Peru 212,221,251 216,131,890 294,799,707 457,240,400 516,704,556 13.01% market in the U.S. and other places too, but the lack of labour, pointing to their use of Algeria 154,171,070 362,812,384 283,947,313 384,083,166 484,355,192 26.11% the Asian market is one that’s opening up foreign workers. Yet, there are a number Venezuela 366,491,259 390,233,485 483,455,700 456,613,110 470,836,627 3.12% and I speak about it many times and it’s so of unemployed Canadians. What are you important that our farmers supply a large doing to address this gap? Belgium 419,207,100 362,472,788 365,291,048 531,190,929 413,165,284 −22.22% portion of that food. “Of course there has been a review of Colombia 351,480,283 350,804,235 350,613,526 493,610,192 397,397,626 −19.49% “The agriculture industry provides one the temporary foreign workers and my Philippines 190,099,863 182,608,463 251,004,245 183,060,537 368,050,108 101.05% in eight jobs in Canada and that’s a big policy has always been—coming from Netherlands 542,605,119 487,703,164 378,302,901 572,855,556 355,623,689 −37.92% deal, and it’s going to be a bigger deal for Prince Edward Island, and being a farmer Viet Nam 126,281,014 145,845,259 202,129,226 238,769,064 354,326,622 48.40% somebody, and I want it to be Canadian myself—I don’t think I used any temporary France 280,311,242 230,036,928 199,827,258 253,914,519 349,845,829 37.78% farmers and processors and the people in- Germany 279,718,078 304,072,886 298,008,219 247,229,945 285,485,739 15.47% volved in the agricultural sector that takes Continued on page 27 Source: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 20 The Hill Times, Monday, november 14, 2016 agriculture policy briefing news corporate merger

would affect the competitive na- the industry to change its image a cal development that might change ture of seed sales in Canada is a little bit,” said Prof. Charlebois. the whole game in the seed industry, big concern, said Mr. Bonnett. “There could be a positive impact and it’s the development of gene ed- Silver linings He added that if the lack of in terms of combined capacities or iting,” said Prof. Boecker, pointing to competition drives up the price synergies between the two compa- CRISPR/Cas9, a targeted gene edit- of the cost of seed, that increase nies. It may also draw some atten- ing tool, which has made genetic may be shouldered by farmers tion away from the Monsanto name, engineering less expensive. and steep fears alone, as the price may not neces- and the activism against genetically “Another factor is that with this sarily be passed on to consumers. modified organisms,” agreed Rene new technology, there’s a lot of While there are some criticisms Van Acker, a professor and dean of research going on in the public do- of the merger in the agriculture sec- the Ontario Agriculture College at main,” he said, noting that it is impos- over Monsanto- tor, both in Canada and around the the University of Guelph. sible to know how this new technol- world, some observers are looking “On the negative side, I think ogy will affect the seed industry. for silver linings in the deal. producers will be watching to see if No benefit for farmers “It is going to be good for the it impacts their choice in the mar- “I cannot see one farmer industry,” said Sylvain Charlebois, a ketplace,” added Prof. Van Acker. benefiting from that merger,” said Bayer merger professor and food distribution and “I am, though, concerned Jan Slomp, a dairy farmer and policy expert with Dalhousie Uni- about consolidation for farmers president of the National Farm- Takeover could step towards leaving bio-tech and versiy. “Because you are getting rid in particular. I do see prices go up ers Union, a voluntary members’ genetics intellectual property in too of the brand that is the most hated for inputs in the future,” echoed organization. improve reputation of few private hands, and could lead to in the world,” he added, referring to Prof. Charlebois. “It is scary in how few there bio-tech companies in higher input costs for farmers, say the Monsanto brand that may fade He pointed out that along with are left, and how big the realm is, Canadian industry reps. The massive to black, thanks to this deal. this merger, another one is in the in terms of sales to agriculture of the agri-food industry, takeover is also just one of more Over the past decade, the com- works between the Swiss-based these few,” he said. but could also shift mega-mergers on the horizon. pany has become one of the most Syngenta and China’s state-owned Mr. Slomp said he is concerned On the Canadian side, “the big- despised corporations in North ChemChina, which could lead to about the decline in public invest- costs to farmers gest concern would be around the America and Europe, primarily for further concerns for farmers. ment in plant breeding, which he and leave powerful consolidation in the seed side of its role in proliferating genetically “As soon as you have an oli- said has been in lock-step with the business,” said Ron Bonnett, modified organisms in agriculture. gopoly, it creates problems,” said the increase of private investment, intellectual property the president at the Canadian There have been organized and Prof. Charlebois. leaving the intellectual property in the hands of few big Federation of Agriculture. well-attended marches against Andreas Boecker, an assistant rights in the hands of big business. “If you combine Bayer and Monsanto in Canada and the U.S. professor in the department of “The Bayer-Monsanto merger is businesses, experts say. Monsanto, canola—which is pretty over the past several years; a Harris food, agricultural, and resource scary on many fronts. We have al- widely used in Western Canada— Poll ranked the company as having economics at the University of ready too few of these giants left, and By Denis Calnan about 95 per cent of the seed stock the third-lowest reputation of corpo- Guelph, said that while the high if we drop too much potential in their would be controlled by the one rations in America in 2014; and the tech domain of these companies lap for monopolizing food crops—ge- he creation of a monolithic bio- company,” he said of the massive hashtag #MonsantoEvil has trended limits the amount of players that netics—we are way too vulnerable as Ttech company with the merger deal, which is still waiting for ap- on social media, along with memes. can be competitive, technology people,” he said. “We should have way of Monsanto and Bayer could allow proval from a list of authorities, “I think its actually better for may be evolving fast enough to more balance between public and the industry to reinvent its negative including government regulators. the entire industry to move for- allow for additional companies. private ownership of genetics.” image, but some say it is another But how the impending deal ward on this deal. 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dians being disconnected from where their food comes from. “By producing for the world market and at the same time having the world market increas- ingly supply us with food, we basically disconnect the pro- ducer from the consumer. And I don’t think that’s a good thing,” said Mr. Slomp, blaming the decreased prices that farmers are getting for their goods on the increased competition. “I think the producer ends up with a smaller portion of the con- sumer dollar all the time,” he said, while adding that he is not anti- free trade, but wants to see greater protections for farmers here. “Free trade is a misnomer. If you look at the U.S. internal poli- cies and the policies in Europe, they talk about free trade, but they have all the time trade barri- ers and we in Canada are among the boy scouts of free trade,” he said. “We gave up our own protec- tion right away but the U.S. and Europe are always holding on to that protection of their inter- nal market,” he added, noting he would like the agriculture sector to focus on serving the domestic market first. Transportation a weakness Additionally, the goal of exporting raw food without first processing it faces many hurdles. “The main issue is not neces- sarily productivity, but transpor- tational logistics,” said Sylvain Charlebois, a professor, and food distribution and policy expert at Dalhousie University. There are parts of the country where food is grown, and it’s easier to export it outside of Canada’s borders than it is to sell it to another domestic region, leaving “Increasing the level of ex- a gap for the import market to fill, some experts say.The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright ports is always difficult when you just don’t have the infrastructure,” he said. “That, I would say, is the biggest challenge. Particularly out West, and they don’t have a St. Canada sits on food sector Lawrence Seaway there. Out East, its never really been a problem, because moving things on water is quite easy,” he added. goldmine, but needs to eliminate Prof. Charlebois said the grain transportation problem that West- ern Canada faced in 2014 is again affecting farmers’ ability to get barriers to success, say experts their product to market. “It’s going to be pretty chal- lenging,” said Prof. Charlebois. Food processing First, if the country focused on strong barriers to producing more “We had wonderful growth In addition, some say that turning its raw food commodi- processed foods in Canada. over the last two, three years in Canada needs to do a better job gaps, transportation ties into processed food that are “I think there’s a number of food manufacturing,” he said, of being a customer of its own then shipped, that would help get issues there. In some provinces it’s acknowledging that Canada has products; there are parts of the weaknesses, and a better price and aid in export- energy cost, I think all across the a negative trade balance when country where food is grown, and varying industry- ing an increased amount of food country there’s an issue with get- it comes to food manufactured it’s easier to export it outside of products, said Rene Van Acker, a ting labour. We’ve been working a goods. “If you compare food man- Canada’s borders than it is to sell it imposed quotas in professor and dean at the Ontario lot with the processing sector to try ufacturing to all the other manu- to another domestic region, leaving provinces are some of Agriculture College at the Univer- and really develop opportunities facturing sectors, we’re shining. I a gap for the import market to fill. sity of Guelph. with respect to agriculture process- mean it’s plain and simple.” Andreas Boecker, an assistant the hurdles preventing “It struck me that when the ing. I think there’s a lot of oppor- Even as the trade deficit has professor in the department of food, prime minister went to China, the tunities there,” said Mr. Bonnett, grown, he said the Canadian food agricultural, and resource econom- Canada from being issue that was raised in the media noting that Dominic Barton, the sector can pat themselves on the ics at the University of Guelph a global leader in the was foreign material in canola chair of the government’s Advisory back for still having a strong sec- said the supply chain management shipments that were possibly Council on Economic Growth, said tor that will continue to grow. model acts as a sort of trade barrier food industry, say leading to issues around blackleg that the potential for significant Jan Slomp, a dairy farmer and and can be partly to blame for the those within the sector. [a fungal disease] transmission to growth in economic prosperity president of the National Farm- limits in movement of product. China. And if we were shipping from the sector is huge. ers Union, a voluntary members’ He said the industry-imposed oil or margarine that wouldn’t be organization, said while there quota is limiting By Denis Calnan the case,” said Prof. Van Acker. Growth in food is a lot of hype around Canada “This, by definition almost, He said there has recently manufacturing exporting an increasing amount limits any trade that is going xporting too much raw food been increased conversation Processing food in Canada “is of food, there is not enough atten- on between provinces because Eproduct, rather than packag- about the needs of the sector to an issue, but I sometimes feel like tion being paid to the increasing each province has its own quota ing it in Canada; an inefficient grow its exports, something he we have an empty glass-type look amount of imports. and there is very limited trade transportation sector; and a jump says is a “critically important eco- at all this,” said J.P. Gervais, vice- He said the increasing amount between the provinces in dairy in food imports are all hindrances nomic conversation for Canada.” president and chief agricultural of Canadian food going else- products, eggs, and poultry,” said to growing Canada’s food and Ron Bonnett, the president economist at Farm Credit Canada, where, in conjunction with the Prof. Boecker. “That limits trade agriculture sector, according to at the Canadian Federation of a crown corporation that loans increasing amount of foreign food significantly,” he added. industry representatives. Agriculture, said there are some money to farmers. being brought in, leads to Cana- The Hill Times 22 The Hill Times, Monday, november 14, 2016 agriculture policy briefing agriculture carbon tax Higher food prices, alternative proteins expected to result from carbon tax

“A carbon tax is just not good news for ‘I think the beef industry cattle because the production cycle is just so is going to face a major long,” said Sylvain Charlebois, a food distribu- tion and policy expert at Dalhousie University. challenge in learning “If it does go through, you’re probably how to adapt,’ says going to see some severe realignment within ag. And it may actually reflect what Evan Fraser from the is happening with consumption in the Beef might prove to be so expensive in future years as a result of carbon pricing that Canadians University of Guelph. end because you do see people eating less and producers turn to alternative forms of protein, says Evan Fraser from the University of Guelph. meat. So perhaps it may discourage some The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright production and encourage some producers By Denis Calnan to look into other more sustainable produc- tions,” said Prof. Charlebois. concern for Western Canadian Wheat Growers ting hung out to dry, while others aren’t price on carbon, opposed by many in the Prof. Fraser said he believes the Cana- Association, which warns the impact would be responding to the issue, he said. Aagricultural sector, could lead to an ad- dian diet will adjust to changes. enormous and opposes a price on carbon. Mr. Speer warns that the effect of a justed Canadian diet as some things get more “I think there’ll be new entrants into the “If you’re growing grains or oilseeds or carbon tax on farmers will have an impact expensive and other options become more protein industry. I think we’re going to start pulses in Saskatchewan, where I am right on every step of the food chain. attractive for both consumers and producers. seeing algae-based proteins, plant-based now, you’re selling your product onto the “It’s going to ripple right through the “I’m going to stick my neck way out and proteins, legume-based proteins, possibly world market and so there’s a world price. entire agriculture value-chain, from the pro- predict within the next 10 years we’ll be insect-based proteins as well,” he said. And if you’re getting hit with a carbon tax duction of fertilizer in Western Canada to the seeing significantly alternative sources of “I have a group of students that just and you’re already running on really small farm and right through, like our local craft protein on the market,” said Evan Fraser, made me cricket flour brownies last week margins, that producer in North Dakota, breweries, distilleries,” said Mr. Speer. the Canada Research Chair in Global Food in class. And they were actually really Montana, Australia, that don’t have a “It’s going to increase the cost of everything Security at the University of Guelph. good brownies,” he laughed. carbon tax, they’re selling into the same through that supply chain right to the grocery “My guess on the emerging price on car- Some in the agriculture sector say markets at that same price and so you’re store aisle and the kitchen table,” he said. bon is that it will affect the livestock industry Canada needs to be careful about imple- really making farmers in Western Canada Mr. Bonnett said the sector could use the most and, in particular, I think the beef menting a price on carbon. less competitive with your neighbours carbon credits to its advantage through its industry is most likely to have to adapt sig- “It could affect our competitiveness and colleagues abroad,” said Robin Speer, sequestering of carbon into the earth and nificantly,” he said, noting that it is the most in the world market,” said Ron Bonnett, executive director of the Western Canadian methane digesters that process energy. carbon dioxide-intensive form of protien. president at the Canadian Federation of Wheat Growers Association. But he warned that it’s imperative for “It is significantly, significantly higher Agriculture. He noted that the tax would make Ca- the market to be level for Canadian farm- than our other main sources of protein, “Even provincially, I think there’s a bit nadian farmers less competitive interna- ers to survive. which themselves are significantly higher of an issue that there’s not going to be a tionally and in Canadian markets. “I think it was fairly clear [U.S.president- than plant based proteins—so legumes or uniform approach across the country. So it’s Mr. Bonnett said that while he sees the elect Donald] Trump is not a big fan of look- meat substitutes,” he said. almost like getting your hand around a bowl need to address climate change, there needs ing at carbon as an issue,” said Mr. Bonnett, “As a consequence, I think the beef of jelly right now, trying to figure out what to be a uniform approach to pricing carbon which will make levelling that field while industry is going to face a major challenge the overall impact is going to be,” he said. not just nationally, but across the planet. lowering emissions more difficult. in learning how to adapt to having, say, a Canadian climate policy negatively affect- “It’s gotta be done … on a global basis [email protected] $30-a-tonne price on carbon,” he said. ing the competitiveness of farmers is a big so that you don’t have one country get- The Hill Times

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6471_EFC_Fresh_HillTimes_PrintAd.indd 1 2016-10-06 10:03 AM 24 The Hill Times, Monday, november 14, 2016 agriculture policy briefing

Opinion Agriculture & Food industry Canadian agriculture: strong and growing

Canada’s food processors employ and for economic growth across Agriculture Promising more Canadians than any other Canada. Minister Lawrence opportunities lie manufacturing industry in the Our government has tabled MacAulay says country. At its foundation, there legislation to implement this land- that ‘agriculture ahead for Canada’s are over 200,000 producers and mark Agreement. At the same is a core agriculture and thousands of small- to medium- time, we are strongly supporting priority for our sized agri-food entrepreneurs. supply management by helping government. I am food industry. That is why agriculture is a Canada’s dairy industry adjust, firmly committed Farm incomes and core priority for our government. given the increased access to Eu- to supporting I am firmly committed to support- ropean cheeses under CETA. the agricultural balance sheets ing the agricultural sector in a China is another critical sector in a way way that enables it to be a leader market for our industry. China is that enables it remain robust, and in job creation and innovation. To Canada’s second-largest custom- to be a leader rising population do that, I have a number of key er for agriculture and agri-food, in job creation priorities, including trade, science with a middle class that grows and innovation.’ and incomes will and innovation, food processing, by the population of Canada Photograph courtesy continue to drive grain transportation, and environ- every year. We have set a goal of of Pixabay mental sustainability. doubling trade between our two demand for our Trade is vital to the success countries by 2025. message on the importance of to ensuring the sector can con- of the sector. Canada exports I am just back from a ma- world-class food. science-and-rules-based trade to tinue to take advantage of global about half of the value of our jor industry mission to China, the global trading community. market opportunities and give the entire agri-food production. In where we showcased Canada’s And we have committed to intro- industry a competitive advantage. fact, Canada is a top-five agri- world-class food, beverages, and ducing legislation to strengthen Research and development is food exporter and our exports seafood -- from wild blueberry our rail transportation system to at the heart of Canada’s global hit new records every year. The juice to beef, canola, lobster, and ensure our products get to our agricultural success. Our ongoing prime minister recently signed maple syrup—with a focus on global customers reliably and private- and public-sector invest- the Canada-European Union the rapidly growing e-commerce efficiently. On Nov. 1, our govern- ment in research will be critical to Comprehensive Economic Trade market. ment also laid out a $10.1-billion Canada’s ability to help feed the agriculture minister Agreement (CETA), which will In addition, we have reopened investment over 11 years in trade world. In Budget 2016, our gov- lawrence macaulay eliminate tariffs on virtually all and expanded our beef exports to and transportation projects that ernment announced key invest- of our agri-food exports to one key markets such as China, Ko- will build stronger and more ef- ments in innovation and science anadian agriculture and food of the world’s largest markets rea, and Mexico, and secured our ficient transportation corridors so infrastructure, helping farmers industries are key drivers for food. Industry estimates this canola exports to China, while C that Canadian products can better continue to grow their businesses of our economy. “From gate to could boost Canadian agriculture levelling the playing field with the compete on global markets. and feed the world. plate,” these sectors generate and food exports to the European United States through the repeal Innovation is a top priority for Action on the environment over $100-billion of our GDP and Union by $1.5-billion a year. of country-of-origin labelling. our government and it is critical is also key to helping the sector over $60-billion of our exports. That’s good for farmers, for jobs, I continue to deliver Canada’s

opinion Ceta No time like present for Canadian agriculture

we hear constantly of the incred- tial. Because so many of these Rural leaders need ible diversity of opportunities and positions are specialized and to step up and needs inherent in Canadian ag- require unique qualifications, the riculture. What will the new APF solutions need to be specific to scream that the look like? With no defined fiscal agriculture as well. burden cannot fall commitment and with new pillars The success of agriculture in being added to the APF, can this Canada depends on trade. The on those who are government create programs that vast majority of agriculture in most vulnerable will work for producers across Canada must export. Agricul- the spectrum? ture always plays a major role in to carbon taxes— A critical challenge for Cana- international trade negotiations. dian agriculture is to communi- Balancing Canadian agriculture rural families and cate accurately with a Canadian interests will be a challenge. agriculture. public that is increasingly discon- Varying expectations, strong nected from their food production positions held by various agricul- and increasingly susceptible to tural interests, and the notion that misinformation about agriculture any good trade deal will result in and food. Canadian agriculture is markets both being opened and a world leader both in producing closed keep our negotiators on healthy food and in technologi- their toes. International Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland, pictured on the Hill. Conservative cal development. Producers have The recent step towards ap- MP David Anderson says the recent step towards approval of the CETA was Conservative mp a great story for the public—we proval of the Canada-European critical for Canadian export trade. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright DAVID ANDERSON are growing, eating, and drinking Union Comprehensive Economic the best food in the world. Our and Trade Agreement (CETA) was here is an old saying, “There food safety system is a model for critical for Canadian export trade. There are at present some Carbon taxes offer nothing Tis no time like the present.” other countries. Public education The future of the Trans-Pacific other serious challenges. A record positive for farmers. Some farm Agriculture lives that out on a needs to be an ongoing priority of Partnership (TPP) is unknown but crop in Western Canada is not in groups have apparently surren- daily basis. Canadian agriculture. a successful conclusion of it will the bin, and there will be issues dered and the best they are hop- These are interesting times Another present issue perme- open opportunities in a vast, and around quality. A single case of ing for is some sort of exemption for Canadian agriculture. The ating our APF study is the issue growing, consumer market. High- Bovine Tuberculosis (TB) and its (or even more unlikely, credit sheer diversity of agriculture in of labour. Temporary workers, quality Canadian farm products aftermath has created a difficult for past improvements). Farm this country is astounding. As the research scientists, agrologists, are in ever-increasing demand situation for producers in south- leadership should be taking a House of Commons Agriculture machinery operators, techni- in countries whose food habits eastern Alberta that will need to strong stand on an issue that will and Agri-Food Committee holds cians—agriculture needs access are changing as their economies be dealt with immediately. Ranch- decimate rural communities. So hearings on the developing Agri- to a much larger pool of labour if develop. We have the opportunity ers deserve greater clarity and a far there is no interest from the cultural Policy Framework (APF), it is going to achieve its poten- to meet those expectations. quick resolution. government in acknowledging The Hill Times, Monday, november 14, 2016 25 agriculture

Opinion Food WHEEL OF CHICKEN meet the growing global demand for food sustainably. Our government is investing in programming to help farmers practise Understanding your Choices climate-smart agriculture. This past March, we committed to helping farmers respond to climate change with investments that will make the agricultural sector a world leader in the development and use of clean and sustainable technology and prac- Ever wonder what tices with a $27-million investment in the

Agricultural Greenhouse Gases Program.

RAISED RAISED WITHOUT WITHOUT all those chicken

ORGANIC As well, new crop varieties with built-in ANTIBIOTICS

disease and drought resistance and “preci- labels mean? sion farming” technologies are all helping KOSHER farmers reduce pesticide and fertilizer use, GRAIN-FED while conserving water. Do you know the difference

Promising opportunities lie ahead for between free-range and free-run? Canada’s agriculture and food industry. HALAL HORMONE/ Take a look and understand your choices Farm incomes and balance sheets remain STEROID-FREE robust, and rising population and incomes when it comes to buying chicken!

will continue to drive demand for our

GRAIN-FED world-class food. To help the sector capture VEGETARIAN When you’re at the grocery store, make the opportunities and meet the challenges FREE-RUN of the coming decade, I am working with FREE-RANGE sure you ask for chicken with the Raised the provinces, territories, and industry by a Canadian Farmer brand – this ensures on the next framework for agriculture. It you get fresh, safe, high-quality Canadian outlines policy and program priorities that will be delivered by federal, provincial, and chicken that you and your family will love! territorial governments when launched on April 1, 2018. Canada has the best farmers and food processors in the world. As Canada’s min- ister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, I am fiercely proud to serve this dynamic sector GRAIN-FED HORMONE/ FREE-RUN and excited for the opportunities that lie Since all chicken in Canada STEROID-FREE Free-run is different than ahead. I look forward to continuing our free-range in that chickens work to help ensure Canada’s agricultural is given a feed that consists Though it is rare, some market- do not necessarily need to sector is safer, stronger, and more innova- of over 85% grain, this term ers still classify their chicken is typically just used for be raised outside, but they tive than ever. as “hormone-free.” This is little Lawrence MacAulay is Canada’s minis- marketing. Chicken labeled are required to be able to ter of Agriculture and Agri-Food. as “grain-fed” is stating more than a marketing tactic, move around freely within The Hill Times the obvious, though some since the use of hormones the barn. Chickens raised brands will mention special and steroids in raising poultry for meat in Canada are types of grain. have been banned since the considered free-run. 1960s in Canada. opinion CETA FREE-RANGE VEGETARIAN HALAL improved farm practices, increased carbon Free-range birds must GRAIN-FED With respect to food, Islamic sequestration, and reduced chemical use; laws are very specific and have access to the Vegetarian grain-fed means that never mind an acknowledgement that outdoors. However, Muslims seek to eat foods producers are already paying thousands since there is no legal the feed contains only vegetable defined as “Halal,” which is of dollars more for machinery with vastly protein such as soy, which can improved emission standards. Rural lead- definition of free-range defined by Muslims as “that ers need to step up and scream that the in Canada, this can vary alter the flavour and colour of which is allowed” by God, burden cannot fall on those who are most from farm to farm. the meat. While chickens are or “Allah,” the Law-Giver. vulnerable to carbon taxes—rural families omnivores, chickens can be Muslims are taught that the and agriculture. Agriculture is contributing raised on vegetarian feed, as animals must be well-rested to a better world; let’s see it as part of the and handled in a way that solution and not a problem. long as an appropriate protein Rail transportation is an annual issue in level is achieved. minimizes suffering. Western Canada. Shippers and producers are rarely pleased with the way the system works. Changes in 2013 made a positive KOSHER RAISED WITHOUT ORGANIC difference, and producers were expecting Kosher refers to the content that last week the Transportation minister ANTIBIOTICS Chicken sold as organic is would present an overarching vision for and production require- Raised without antibiotics raised to a specific standard transportation. That did not happen and ments, not to any specific on the label means that the laid out by the Canadian cuisine. In Hebrew, kosher left many issues such as the interswitching chicken was not treated in General Standards Board, means “fit” or “proper,” and the revenue cap without a conclusion. any way with antibiotics. in addition to the standards A future commitment to some sort of recip- indicating the food products set by an organic certification rocal shippers protection is a start, but the meet the dietary require- proof will be in the details. There was “no board. Organic chicken ments of Jewish law. These must be raised with a time like the present” to deal with the rail laws are known as the laws certified organic feed that issues, but farmers are once again left frus- of kashruth and deal with trated and will have to wait for direction what foods may be eaten contains no animal by- until some future date. products or antibiotics, and Producers make agriculture work. The together and how those foods are to be prepared. any supplements, such as role of government should be to smooth vitamins, must be approved the path to success. Allowing producers to produce, giving them the freedom to market, by a certification body. creating efficient and transparent regulatory structures where necessary and then getting out of the way—that’s the role of govern- ment. Canadian producers are the best in the world; let’s let them do their work. David Anderson is the MP Cypress chicken.ca poulet.ca Hills-Grasslands and Conservative critic for Agriculture and Agri-Food. chickenfarmers.ca producteursdepoulet.ca The Hill Times 26 The Hill Times, Monday, november 14, 2016 agriculture policy briefing opinion ceta Government needs to say what it’s doing to help farmers deal with CETA federal government still has to said she did not consider herself word “permanent” is important safety risks for the meat industry During the election do so that certain industries such bound to the former govern- here; this is not just a transition— and would require costly changes campaign, the as pork and beef can truly take ment’s compensation plan, even these losses will not be recovered. to processing plants. The Liberal advantage of the new market op- though the industry had made This is why the vitality of Canada’s government needs to urgently Liberals promised portunities under CETA. it clear that the Conservative dairy industry critically depends on resolve this issue so our farmers compensation for At the time of writing, the plan was the bare minimum. She the government fairly compensat- can truly benefit from new oppor- Liberals had still not announced recently came to her senses and ing farmers for their losses. tunities under CETA. farmers. When they any kind of compensation plan. said that a transition plan would The Liberal government In closing, we in the NDP came to power, the Since they promised to announce be announced before CETA was boasts about new opportunities believe that the minister of Inter- such a plan in the coming days or ratified. Notice that she no longer for other agricultural industries national Trade mishandled the tone changed. weeks, by the time you read this, refers to compensation, but rather such as pork and beef, but there Wallonia situation. Not only do they may very well have done just a “transition plan.” The govern- is still a lot of work to do before we strongly disagree with how that. ment’s change in tone has me these opportunities turn into she bullied Europe into signing However, the Liberals joined fearing the worst. actual results. on to the agreement, but we also the rest of the House in voting By bringing in an additional Under CETA, on paper Can- believe that the minister should in favour of my motion M-496, 17,700 tonnes of cheese, CETA ada will be able to export 80,000 have used the opportunity to which calls for the dairy indus- will cause up to $116-million in tonnes of pork and 65,000 tonnes work on fixing problems with the NDP MP RUTH ELLEN BROSSEAU try to be compensated for losses lost milk sales. Unfortunately, the of beef five years from now. The agreement such as how it chips under CETA. Also, right in the government still does not recog- regulatory situation is much more away at supply management and middle of the election campaign nize that our farmers will suffer complicated. As it stands now, poses regulatory barriers to beef ow that the Comprehensive and following the conclusion significant losses. Maybe they Europe requires certain changes and pork exports. NEconomic and Trade Agree- of the Trans-Pacific Partnership have forgotten that under sup- to our slaughtering process that Until the ratification vote, we ment (CETA) with the European (TPP), the Conservatives an- ply management, the amount of are unrealistic for our facilities will study Bill C-30 to make sure Union has been signed and Bill nounced a compensation plan to milk produced is calculated based and production volumes. For that the agreement will be imple- C-30 has been tabled, this is prob- cover losses under both the TPP on domestic consumption, less instance, in Canada we use citric mented in a way that benefits all ably a good time to talk about two and CETA. imports. This means that import- acid and peroxyacetic acid as Canadians. very important points. During the election campaign, ing these additional thousands of sanitizers for 80 to 90 per cent of Ruth Ellen Brosseau is the MP The first is the need for the Liberals promised compensa- tonnes of European cheese will the cattle slaughtered, but neither for Berthier-Maskinongé, Que., compensation as promised by tion for farmers. When they came officially result in lower Canadian of these products is approved for and the NDP critic for Agricul- the Liberals for dairy industry to power, the tone changed: the dairy production and permanent use in Europe. Using European- ture and Agri-Food. losses. The second is the work the minister of International Trade losses for our family farms. The approved products could increase The Hill Times opinion agri-business

packed oils, proteins, dry blends instance, the bioplastics market, faster, cheaper and more efficient and many other products designed fuelled by consumer interest and process for commercializing vali- with the health-conscious customer demand for things like biodegrad- dated natural products. Value-added in mind. With facilities throughout able packaging, is expected to NPC leverages the country’s his- the U.S., Europe, and Asia, Biorigi- reach $30-billion by 2020. tory, expertise and outputs, world- nal serves others in the food indus- In Guelph, researchers at class research and development, re- try, providing value-added ingredi- the Bioproducts Discovery and gional and national innovation and agriculture: much ents and ready-to-market, finalized Development Centre, in col- economic development agencies, products that are then incorporated laboration with industry partners, and wealth of entrepreneurs who under global food brands. are coming up with solutions to are passionate about the benefits of In P.E.I., Nature’s Crops meet these kinds of demands. natural products for the health of more than wheat International has developed a Car parts, planters, storage bins humans, animals and the planet. seed oil extraction and refining and compostable coffee pods are By partnering with members facility that produces specialty oils being produced with plant waste, from all of these communities and for industrial, personal care and reducing the use of carbon-based connecting them to human and and potatoes nutritional markets. Crambe, for materials, and in the case of the financial resources around the example, is grown and processed coffee pods, reducing the amount world, NPC supports a vibrant and The way we think populations, an intensified focus in P.E.I. and used in the produc- of plastic that ends up in landfills. connected ecosystem of companies, on personal health and well-be- tion of polymers, surfactants and The common denominator researchers, regulatory experts, about farming is ing, and an increased demand for personal care products. The com- among all this growth is agriculture, business consultants and investors sustainable food practices. pany has also developed a novel, an industry that has made Canada who can help streamline the com- changing. Canada’s Consider these staggering proprietary nutritional oil called the bread basket of the world. The mercialization process and ensure agri-business is poised stats on the growth of supposedly Ahiflower, which has the highest examples mentioned above show that more of Canada’s great ideas niche food markets. commercially available content that we can do much more than turn into scientifically validated to take the lead. Probiotics, touted for their ben- of omega fatty acids of all plant just produce raw materials and ship products and technologies that pro- eficial impact on the gut microbi- species, and is gaining attention them off to foreign markets to be vide real value to real customers. ome, reached sales of $1.4-billion globally as a non-marine source turned into high value products. The companies and countries in the U.S. in 2014. In the same of omega-3. These specialty crops Through the development of special- that seize this growing opportunity year, U.S. sales of herbal dietary that most people have never heard ty crops, new formulas and recipes, to develop innovative products supplements reached $6.4-billion. of are providing high-value oppor- the extraction of key compounds from the agriculture sector have In fact, sales projections for all tunities for Canadian farmers and and the pursuit of environmentally- a long and fruitful road ahead of Shelley King functional foods—products that agri-businesses. friendly processes and products, them. Investment—both public and have added health ingredients Thinking beyond the crops to Canada is already taking a top spot private—in the businesses and pro- and that usually claim to pro- how they are produced, the global in this burgeoning sector. grams pursuing these opportunities n 2015, global investment in vide health benefits beyond their market for agricultural biologi- Natural Products Canada is a sign of smart planning and a Ifood and agriculture technol- nutritional value—are expected to cals such as natural alternatives (NPC) is one of the strategic strategic long-term view. ogy start-ups reached US$4.6- reach $54-billion by 2017. to pesticides and fertilizers is organizations across the country Shelley King is the CEO of billion, nearly doubling the 2014 Canadian companies recog- estimated to grow at a compound focused on helping companies Natural Products Canada, a levels. Why are fund managers so nize this opportunity and are annual growth rate of 14.6 per turn our vast natural and agricul- commercialization centre funded interested in this market? A look delivering quality products de- cent from 2014 to 2019. tural resources into a gold mine through the federal Networks at recent trends provides some signed to meet the needs of these Other industries are also ben- of opportunity that provides jobs, of Centres of Excellence and clues. consumers. efitting from innovations derived revenues and economic stability. focused on establishing Canada Demographics are leading the Take Bioriginal, a Saskatoon- from the agriculture sector—partic- Born out of the 2016 competi- as a global leader in research, change in how we approach food based company that transforms ularly those looking for ways to re- tion of the Networks of Centres development and commercializa- and diet. Many countries in the raw materials from crops such duce their environmental footprint of Excellence, NPC aims to help tion of natural products. developed world are facing aging as flax and hemp into nutrition- and maximize their outputs. For Canada reap the benefits of a The Hill Times The Hill Times, Monday, november 14, 2016 27 agriculture policy briefing q&a agriculture minister Lawrence mcaulay Agriculture minister eyes opening Asian market

Agriculture Minister it works… We have the product, we have the my sector. I will continue to do that and Lawrence MacAulay wheat that everybody in the world wants, any concerns they have I will continue touring the Canada pa- Canadian food is well-respected worldwide to bring them forward, and of course vilion in Shanghai on we want to take advantage of that.” there are always concerns, there very- Nov. 8. Image courtesy Editors note: Since the interview, the gov- well should be. My job here is to listen to Twitter. ernment announced that in early 2017, it will what farmers have to say and do my best “introduce legislation to advance a long-term to convince government to adhere to at agenda for a more transparent, balanced and least some of the things that are brought efficient rail system,” that would allow recip- forward. I doubt [I’ll get] everything I want, rocal penalties in service-level agreements if that would happen it would be some between rail companies and its customers, as world, but anyhow it’s my job to make sure part of the Transportation 2030 strategy. that the agricultural sector is represented at the cabinet table and that the ministers The health minister’s Canada Food Guide responsible hear what the agricultural sec- overhaul announced recently is exclud- tor has to say on this policy and man many ing the input of the food sector. Do you other polices in this country.” support this decision, why do you think industry should play a bigger role? Okay, is there anything else about your file “Our government is committed to that you’d like to share? improving the health and well-being of “The opportunities that the agricultural territorial ministers] met on last June in Canadians, you have to be. As she [Health sector has over the next 20 or 30 years to Continued from page 19 Calgary, we issued what they called the Minister Jane Philpott] said, we’re launch- produce the food—the demand it’s not if Calgary Statement and the agreement is ing consultations to update the Food Guide it’s going to be there, it will be there and foreign labour, but over the years I certain- that we’re going to focus on carbon change and to make it both easier, and so people we have to make sure that we’re in a posi- ly employed quite a number of people on a and the environment. can understand it. Input will help develop tion to meet those demands. part-time basis. “As you know that’s what we canvassed the new dietary guide that will meet the “We want to receive some of the benefit “If you have the product, you have on and that’s what we wish to do. I mean, we needs of a lot of different audiences. of producing that product because we are the infrastructure to process the product, have to do something if we want to live here.” “What you have to have when you pick in as good a place, or probably a better and you have somebody who wants your up the package, you have to know what’s place than most places in the world to product, but you do not have the people in Do you have a target for the industries emis- in it. Fair game in my thoughts.” produce this product. The government’s order to process that product, but they’re sions to be reduced, and what role does the responsibility is to make sure the infra- available somewhere. I believe that it’s the sector play in overall reduction given the Are you hearing concerns from industry structure and the research and science and government’s responsibility to make sure climate plan your government signed? that they’re being excluded? innovation is taken care of [so] we can pro- we all work together and put policies in “I think it’s important to realize that “I don’t think anybody is being exclud- duce it if we give people the opportunity.” place so that will happen. we’re just really getting started at this. But ed. If she talks to her sector, I’m talking to The Hill Times “I remember when we shipped the world community has also decided 100-pound bags of potatoes from Prince this is a big issue. Canadian farmers are Edward Island and I picked potatoes on my responsible stewards of the land, they have knees. Lots of potatoes, I grew, the human good management practice, they have the hand never touched them and that’s 25 best management practice because if you’re years ago, so we have to make sure that going to exist in this agriculture sector you we assist in whatever needs to be done to have to have that and, of course, they’re big make sure our companies and our proces- in innovation and new technology.” sors are placed to value-add. “We want to ship the vessel loads, yes, You were mandated to conduct a Canadian of seeds and grains and that type of thing, grain transportation system review, other but it’s much better if we could do it in than the roundtables you held this sum- 10 or 12-ounce packages on the vessel. I mer, what progress has been made on this think it’s my job too, to make sure that the file, and when do you anticipate a revised processing side and the business sector policy proposal? understand the value and the advantages “It’s the minister of transport who had that are in value-added.” the mandate, but, as I said, I believe it was agriculture that created the situation, it Given Canada’s role as the leading canola was the problem on the Prairies with the producer, how would the potential take- grain that really brought this to light. We over of Monsanto by Bayer affect the had consultations and I certainly worked industry? Are you concerned? to get the grain sector’s input on how the “I don’t know that it’s appropriate for national transportation system should me to speculate about a business deal work, and I had roundtables; many in the between two international companies, western part of the country and I received but any company that’s doing business in lots of information from the grain sector as FOSTERING Canada has to meet our domestic regula- to what steps they thought should be taken. tory requirements and has to make sure “Now I’m not saying what will be done, that Canadian farmers function and thrive. but some of the concerns were with inter- INNOVATION IN CANADA That’s my job; to make sure they do that in switching, reciprocal penalties, these types the changing marketplace we have to deal of things. He [Transport Minister Marc with these things.” Garneau] heard it and I heard it many times; The Canadian Seed Trade Association's 132 The Canadian Seed Trade Association needless to say, he heard it many times from members thank Members of Parliament and is the national voice of 132 seed company members engaged The industry’s greenhouse gas emissions me too, but it’s not appropriate for me to Senators for continuing to create an environment in all aspects of seed research, have remained stable over the last 20 respond as to what might or might not be in that encourages investment in innovation through production, and marketing and trade, years. How do you anticipate the $27-mil- the response by the minister of transport. But Canada's updated Plant Breeders' Rights legislation. both domestically and internationally. lion you’ve spent to help farmers reduce I can assure you I will be, and I am, keeping CSTA members work in over 50 emissions will make an impact in GHGs? a close eye on it. We work very well together. Farmers now have access to new Canadian-and different crop kinds, using organic, “It’s fair to say that even in the agri- “With this transportation review, it’s not internationally-developed varieties that would never conventional and biotechnology cultural sector they have made a number for next year, or the next year, what’s going have come to Canada without the new legislation. production systems and range from of changes in their program. You take on as we said earlier on in this interview, They also benefit from a greater diversity of traditional small family businesses to large multinational firms. no-tillage and for example in the beef the world community is going to be look- and new agricultural crops such as triticale, faba industry, greenhouse gasses have declined ing for more and more products from us beans, chick pea, lentil and mustard. cdnseed.org 15 per cent per kilogram of beef produced. and we want to produce them and we want So you know they have made some major to move them. We all have a role to play to ensure that the investment Twitter: @SeedInnovation changes in the sector. “So the system that’s out in place is not continues to grow and the new varieties keep coming. “You have to be smart to be a successful just for right now. It is for right now, but Contact us at 613-829-9527 to learn how CSTA farmer and our farmers know what they it’s also for the next 20 years, or 30 years, members care for the environment while delivering have to do and they have been doing it. so we have to make sure we have the right sustainable innovations that benefit all Canadians. Of course, on climate change, in the next infrastructure in place to move this stuff. It’s policy framework that we [provincial and amazing really, the new technology and how 28 The Hill Times, Monday, november 14, 2016 agriculture policy briefing agriculture vox populi Vox Populi on agriculture Compiled by Rachel Aiello

appreciate the experiences and concerns of Don McCabe, president, Ontario Norm Hall, president, Agriculture Corlena Patterson, executive our farmers in order to create agricultural Federation of Agriculture: Producers Association of director, Canadian Sheep policy that works for all Canadians,” said “The issue of urbanization is Saskatchewan: Federation: Mr. Morrissey, on Oct. 28 in the House of massive. To give a direct im- “Food is taken for granted “It’s clear that we’re in Commons. pact in Ontario, from 2006 and, therefore, land owner- an era of climate and to 2011, using census ship. In Western Canada, environmental change. NDP MP Ruth Ellen Brosseau, data, we lost 350 acres a we export 80 to 85 per The agricultural sector Berthier-Maskinongé, Que. day to expansion. When cent of our production. needs to manage its role “Supply management is you now have lands that Most of Eastern Canada in environmental sus- supported by three pillars. are held for development is self-sufficient in food. A tainability and requires The first pillar is pro- into the future, you can lot of our population takes funding to help imple- duction management find that some of those lands are now being food for granted so there is no ment changes in produc- or discipline, which stripped of topsoil with a small part replaced pressure on government to make any rules to tion that will protect our environment for means that the quantity to ensure they can be farmed until ready keep farmland as farmland. The majority of future generations of farmers. At the same produced is regulated by for a crop of houses. However, that’s also to our cities in Canada are built on some of our time, the sector needs to learn to adapt to quota. Producers agree to avoid other regulatory impacts like endan- most productive land. What do cities do best climate change that impacts animal health produce what Canadians gered species that may choose to move onto but expand, and on to this productive land? and disease incursions, changes feed and need, and if they overproduce, they are that land. The developer who now owns it “One of the things that the Canadian food production, and alters what we know responsible for those costs. The second wishes to make sure it’s always ready for government could do is to help educate the about environmental stewardship. pillar is producer pricing, negotiated houses, not necessarily a crop. people on the importance of food and the how “Producers need funding that helps based on production costs. Last but not “At the end of the day, the reality of farm- finite our farmland is. … By 2025, there will manage changing disease risks, parasites least, the final pillar is one entirely in the ing is that it’s the soil that counts. Our soils be six countries in the world that export food, on farms, and plant diseases, while helping government’s hands, which is control over are a function of climate, parent material, and we’ll be one of them. We’re supposed to to manage carbon emissions in this new imports. topography, biota and time. When I buy that increase our production by 70 per cent by era of carbon fees and taxes,” she said at “Based on these three pillars, supply farm, I can’t change the climate and I can’t 2050. We can’t do that if our cities cover all the the House Agriculture and Agri-Food Com- management is like a three-legged table change the parent material. I might be able land or if we’ve lost it to recreational pur- mittee on Nov. 1 during its study on the or chair. If one leg is unstable, the entire to change the topography with a big fricking poses. Most land that goes out of agriculture next agricultural policy framework. system is unstable. That is exactly what is dozer, but I didn’t want do to that. I wanted production never comes back if it’s in cities or happening. to buy it for farming,” Mr. McCabe said at if it has gone to some other use,” Mr. McCabe Patti Miller, president, Canola “For more than two years, the govern- the Senate Committee on Agriculture and said at the Senate Committee on Agriculture ment has not been playing its role of im- Forestry on Oct. 27 during its study on the and Forestry on Oct. 25 during its study on Council of Canada: port controller, and a milk product known acquisition of farmland in Canada and its the acquisition of farmland in Canada and its “Support for resolving as diafiltered milk has been pouring across potential impact on the farming sector. potential impact on the farming sector. market access issues must continue, includ- our borders. This product was created for ing adequate resources the sole purpose of circumventing the for the market access tariff rules, and in 2015 it was responsible secretariat of Agricul- for losses of over $220-million for Cana- ture Canada and other dian producers. From what the industry government departments, is saying, the losses in 2016 will be even such as the Canadian Food more substantial,” said Mr. Brosseau in the Inspection Agency, that support our inter- House of Commons on June 7. national trade efforts. Again, that was a key department in helping us through this Conservative MP David Anderson, recent effort with China. As we look for- Cypress Hills-Grasslands, Sask. ward to the next policy framework, there’s “Farming has changed an opportunity to continue the valuable over the years. I men- Growing Forward 2 programs supporting tioned earlier about the research, market development, and market technology that has access. changed, but certainly “New priorities for the policy frame- the crops have changed work have also emerged, such as increased in our area as well. It attention to value-added processing, as used to be that we grew well as the environment and climate nothing but grains and du- change. Our second recommendation is to rum wheat. People did not think they could ensure adequate funding for both the exist- grow anything else. There have been new ing priorities and new priorities,” she said crops that have come in, and now lentils at the House Agriculture and Agri-Food are grown probably more than any other Committee on Oct. 27 during its study on crop in our area. Mustard is very popular, the next agricultural policy framework. all three kinds of mustard; the oriental, yellow, and brown are grown in our area, Liberal MP Robert Morrissey, and it is a big area for mustard growing in Egmont, P.E.I. the world. “Earlier this month, I spent “We know that farmers and ranchers some time harvesting are stewards. They raise food, and they pro- potatoes at a large farm tect the environment. They have changed in my riding, owned and their practices over the years, and the food operated by Winston that is raised in Canada is the safest food and Harris Callaghan of in the world. We believe that is what we THANK YOU should be celebrating with the bill. Rather Dairy Farmers of Ontario thanks the Federal Government for its continued support Miminegash. than talking specifically about food waste, of the Canadian dairy industry. “I was amazed at the technology involved. we should be talking about food produc- The November 10, 2016 funding announcement is an important recognition of Today’s farmers are employing advanced tion, about the incredible ways and op- portunities that farmers across this country the significant contribution dairy farmers and processors make to the Canadian technologies and farming practices to pro- have to be successful, and also about the economy. Working together, we will continue to modernize and invest in the duce quality food for Canadians. It is farms like these that earn Prince Edward Island food processing here. We know we have infrastructure required to meet the demands of Canadian consumers and ensure its reputation as ‘Canada’s food island.’ one of the best systems in Canada for food dairy excellence driven by sustainable and reliable growth. “When farmers plant their crops, they safety. We regulate for safe and healthy are undertaking an extraordinary risk on food, and we do that very well. Around our behalf. They will not see a paycheque the world, Canada is recognized as one of until the next year, and it will be subject to those producers of top-quality food,” he unpredictable environmental conditions, said in the House of Commons on Oct. 4. crop yield, and market prices. [email protected] “It is essential that we, as lawmakers, The Hill Times The Hill Times, Monday, november 14, 2016 29 op-ed veterans’ support

Veterans’ Ombudsman Guy Parent reported he found the new Liberal Government’s Minis- try of Veterans Affairs willing to work hard not Veterans Affairs, one year in only to correct the paucity of parity, but willing to listen effectively. Military Ombudsman Gary Prime Minister Justin Trudeau campaigned the idea that the one-time lump sum pay- Walbourne has advocated for a seamless pro- Watchful veterans will not to correct the non-parity between veterans of ment be categorized solely as compensation cess, whereby every member prior to release is become complacent or one era and the veterans of another. Canadi- for pain and suffering. It is also proposed the accepted, without having to make application ans looked to him to stop the trend towards NVC be amended in such a way that veterans into VAC. While not every member released satiated with platitudes, the rigid politics of oppression and obfusca- can opt for a lifelong pension for sustenance. will need fiscal benefits from VA, those that fancy meetings, or photo tion by implementing the cooperative politics This would be the vehicle that ensures the do qualify will be assured their needs and the of justice and compassion. One year in, where NVC benefit-receiving veterans will receive needs of their families will be addressed, prior opportunities. Hehr must are we on the Veterans Affairs portfolio? compensation that exceeds or is at par with to release. This would alleviate the suffering realize Canadians are Despite the snail-like pace of change, there PA era veterans. While other issues are impor- from anxiety of an uncertain future. is evidence from a number of diverse, interest- tant, this is the one issue of good faith upon Chief Government Whip Andrew Leslie, a watching. We understand ed, and influential quarters that suggest Trudeau which mutual trust between the veteran pub- former general, offered an open house in the is making good, albeit only gradually, on his lic and the Liberal government will rise or fall. summer of 2016. In that meeting, he showed it takes time, but after 11 campaign promises to veterans. Guided by a At the same meeting, the Chief of Defence honest transparency and a genuine interest painful years, be it known public mandate letter, Veterans Affairs Minister Staff, Gen. J. Vance, announced he is deter- in the issues raised in the room. He advised Kent Hehr claims he has addressed four of the mined to establish a professional release or- the meeting that he had seen a work office that he must not wait 15 objectives required by the prime minister. ganization on par with the existing Canadian flow charts with plans dedicated to the issue too much longer. Justice Hehr’s ministry is increasing VAC office Forces Recruitment, Education and Training of the lump sum payment versus life time staffing to reduce caseloads and reopening System to ensure a positive seamless transition allowance for benefit entitled veterans and delayed is justice denied. area offices that were closed inadvisably for releasing members. He made the point that then indicated he was optimistic this issue under the previous government. He boasts compassionate and just compensation for vet- was being addressed expeditiously. that the 2016 budget delivered $5.6-billion erans are the costs of a modern-standing Navy Hehr pleaded with the stakeholders for improved financial security for benefit and military if one expects to retain the quality for patience with the process. He restated receiving veterans. This included expanded of service members necessary to Canada. In his political and personal commitment to access to the career impact allowance (a.k.a. other words, veterans’ pensions and benefits not only seeking corrections, but in seeing permanent impairment allowance) and are not “nice-to-have” social safety nets for vet- those corrections done well, ensuring their GEORGE ZIMMERMAN raising the disability award of the lump sum erans, nor are they insurance benefits; rather, sustainability. In short, he appears to be ap- payment to $360,000. The earnings loss ben- they are necessary and essential components plying the politics of compassion and justice efit by the 2016 budget was raised to 90 per of being in the military business in 2016. Vance to modernize the way Canada delivers com- TTAWA—The transition from military cent of an individual’s pre-release salary. pointed out that the current system for the pensation and services to the veteran. Oand naval life is a challenge even for Several veteran advocacy groups have treatment for veterans may have served It may be that the proverbial stars are those who have no conditions requiring pointed out correctly these measures do Canada well after the Second World War, but lining up to deliver, finally, just treatment ongoing support. The interdependency across not account for the loss of income across it was designed to deal with huge numbers to veterans and their families. serving members, basic training with psy- all ranks due to normal career progression of veterans and their families with a mass While there is evidence suggesting cautious chological conditioning, combined with years had the member not been released. demobilization. The context in which we find optimism is in order, suffering and injustice of service—sometimes in dangerous situa- To complete the mandated objectives, Hehr ourselves today is much different and requires continue for many. Veteran advocacy groups tions—have a profound lasting impact. Leav- has held what he calls “stakeholders’ meet- a paradigm level revision. His observations justifiably remain angry at the 11 years of the ing the military’s all-encompassing support ings” and set up six advisory groups, staffed by and recommended direction are compelling. paucity of parity and shoddy treatment for network, necessary to perform one’s duties, leaders in a particular field, veterans, and VAC The members of the House Committee on veterans, their families, caregivers and survi- has difficulties. Mitigation is a responsibility employees. Each group is mandated to offer Veterans Affairs have shown an eagerness to vors. Several groups continue to be passionate, of a modern democracy determined to retain long-term sustainable and just solutions to the work hard to understand the complexities of vocal, critical, and adamant, demanding action an “A team” capable standing military. As we injustices and deficits in our current veteran Defence, VAC, and government bureaucracy. sooner rather than later. These voices are to be learned a century ago, the cost of maintaining population. At the most recent stakeholders’ The complex knowledge they have internalized encouraged as they hold the Liberal govern- a fit professional standing military includes meeting Oct. 5-6, 2016, he publicly repeated his in their first half year is a credit to their dedica- ment to account on their election promises. assurance that all casualties will be well man- commitment to ensuring parity between the tion and indicates a willingness to put aside Watchful veterans will not become complacent aged: one veteran, one standard. Pension Act-era veteran and the New Veterans partisan interests to best serve the veteran, as or satiated with platitudes, fancy meetings, or Veteran Affairs Canada estimates there Charter era veteran; thereby recognizing there role modelled by the veteran serving Canada. photo opportunities. Hehr must realize Canadi- are currently 670,000 living veterans (re- remains an injustice of compensations. In an Their questions during a public meeting ans are watching. We understand it takes time, leased members of the military and RCMP) email dated Oct. 18, 2016, he confirmed that he on June 14, 2016, indicated there is serious con- but after 11 painful years, be it known that he in Canada; of which 120,600 are receiving believes there remains a “sacred obligation” to sideration to assigning to every military mem- must not wait too much longer. Justice delayed benefits. These numbers will likely decrease veterans in terms of fair compensations, treat- ber approaching release a VAC case officer is justice denied. Canadian veterans need not by natural attrition. If Canada could support ment, and benefits. prior to release ensuring a smooth transition suffer any longer on account of injustice by 225,000 veterans in 1995, then it can afford How this commitment to just compensa- for that member and his/her family. Additional- their own government. to support the likely projected numbers. To tion squares with the government defend- ly, they indicated families’ members entitled to Retired Naval Captain George Zimmer- maintain the quality of our military, Canada ing against the continuing Equitas Class or receiving benefits may access their own file man served in the Canadian Armed Forces cannot afford to neglect veterans. Action lawsuit seeking the same thing without going through the former member (a from 1972 to 2010. He has served as a Reserve The one-year mark for the Liberal govern- remains sadly obscure. practice left over from a far less gender equity naval officer and then, for 30 years, as a Regu- ment coincides with the month in which Can- The Minister’s Policy Advisor Group era). They appear to grasp the injustice across lar Force Chaplain. A Presbyterian minister, ada commemorates the military and naval clearly stated at the stakeholders’ meeting the two biggest gaps: that between PA-era vet- Rev. Zimmerman is currently serving St. veterans who have sacrificed their well-being, that the parity issue is the primary issue: “the erans and NVC-era veterans and that between David and St. Martin Church in Ottawa, Ont. if not their lives, for the sake of our nation. elephant in the room.” The group is promoting reserve and regular force veterans. The Hill Times

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“It’s a credibility issue,” he The fall update said. “The average person is not predicted a smaller going to delve into those specific numbers. … It’s hard not to come deficit for the to a cynical conclusion.” current fiscal year, Mr. Oliver said using contin- gencies in budgetary-balance but did not factor forecasts is not a problem in in a $6-billion itself. However, he said he dis- agrees with the inconsistency in contingency like the which the Liberal government has applied them and also with budget did. the size of the contingency used in the March budget. Continued from page 1 He said “$6-billion is very high,” noting that the Conservative government used a contingency of The inconsistent manner in $3-billion, though was reduced to which the contingency was applied $1-billion in its final 2015 budget is troublesome, said Don Drum- because it came on the heels a col- mond, an adjunct professor of lapse in oil prices, which lessened policy studies at Queen’s Univer- some of risk that contingencies Don Drummond, former senior bureaucrat at the Department of Finance, left, at a House Finance Committee meeting sity and former senior bureaucrat are meant to guard against. in 2009 and Finance Minister Bill Morneau. The Hill Times photographs by Jake Wright at the Department of Finance. The $6-billion contingency that “It absolutely creates a lot of the 2016 budget the government confusion, and how can you com- had built into deficits projected for pare them?” he said. the next five years was based on a Que.), the party’s finance critic, “I get it,” Mr. Drummond said. Mr. Deltell agreed that the Although he took responsi- downward adjustment of $40-bil- described the situation as “an- “As a political vehicle, that made a use of contingencies is a good bility for the practice of having lion the government made to the other Liberal trick to introduce lot of sense because [Mr. Martin] practice, but that the $6-billion contingencies built into fis- average forecast of private-sector something that is not good … but put himself in a position where if cushion used in the Liberal bud- cal forecasts, Mr. Drummond economists for overall economic they think that the people will not there were errors, it was, ‘Don’t get was excessive. admitted that the public and output for those five years. see their misjudgment and bad look at me. It’s not my fault. I just Mr. Drummond admitted Parliamentarians would have a The government’s fall update administrative skills.” use the private-sector forecasts.’ ” that he’s “got some dirt and my clearer sense of the government’s said external economists, in a poll Mr. Drummond said the degree However, Mr. Drummond, fingerprints on this, because I’m finances without them. taken in September, had down- of adjustment the government who was chief economist for the the creator of the contingency “I think it weakens the account- graded their projections for nomi- makes to private-sector forecasts Toronto-Dominion Bank between reserve.” ability of Parliament, it weakens nal gross domestic product, which tends to coincide with how comfort- 2000 and 2010, said private-sector He explained how in the the accountability of spending, and includes inflation, by $10-bil- able it is with what external econo- economists tend to overestimate mid-1990s, after decades of the it leads to confusion,” said in an lion in 2016, $16-billion in 2017, mists are saying. With the govern- economic growth. The reason, he government constantly predicting interview with The Hill Times. $30-billion in 2018, $35-billion in ment not making any adjustments said, is they give too much weight smaller deficits than what ended Kevin Page, former parliamen- 2019, and $40-billion in 2020. to the average forecast of econo- to historical performance and up materializing, Mr. Martin tary budget officer and now presi- “In that context, the govern- mists in its fall update, it shows that not enough to the fact that the began demanding that, no matter dent of the University of Ottawa’s ment’s decision to include a $40 they were more believable to the potential for economic growth in what, the final results for fis- Institute of Fiscal Studies and De- billion forecast adjustment in government than the forecasts used Canada has slowed down in re- cal balances could not be worse mocracy, said in a email: “I think Budget 2016 was prudent and for the March budget, he said. cent years, largely because of the than the projections. As a result, the use of the planned $6-billion appropriate,” the government’s “Even though Finance, and country’s aging population and contingencies were factored in, forecast adjustment to budget November update said. virtually all provincial govern- how this affects labour-market and deficits and surpluses were balances by the federal govern- Paul Duchesne, a spokesman ments as well, use private-sector participation. always better than forecast. ment has been very confusing for for the Department of Finance, forecasts for their budgets, believe Mr. Oliver said that, as finance “It was in the context of for budget watchers and Members said in an email that the adjust- me, they continue to do their own minister, he relied on private-sec- almost every single year for 20 of Parliament and has essentially ment to private-sector forecasts forecasts,” he said. “If you didn’t tor forecasts to guide projections, years the budget forecast had made it impossible for citizens to in the budget “reflected the do that, how would you ever be with contingencies factored in. made an error on the same side understand without help.” particularly weak and uncertain able to judge the private-sector “The reason I was very com- [worse that expected]. You get Mr. Page’s former colleague economic conditions prevailing at forecasts? So clearly, [the govern- fortable with our approach is it pretty sick of that,” Mr. Drum- Mostafa Askari, who remains the the beginning of this year,” adding ment’s] internal forecast is fairly depoliticized our forecasts,” he mond said. “But then we went too assistant parliamentary budget that for the fall update, “some of close to the average of the private- said. “It took away some freedom, far in the other direction.” officer, said in an email that “for these have risks have subsided, sector forecast, and so they felt a but on the other hand, you want He added: “Martin never cared reasons unknown to us, the gov- while others have materialized.” degree of confidence in it. to maintain credibility. When I got about a forecast error, per se. ernment decided not to have any Asked about the potential for “But essentially, Finance is still up there, no one could say, ‘Hey, He only cared about errors in a risk adjustment in this forecast.” confusion from the inconsistent using their own forecast, because where did you get these numbers? certain direction.” He added that the Office of the use of contingencies, he said the when they don’t believe the pri- What kind of games are you play- [email protected] Parliamentary Budget Officer fall economic statement “provides vate sector, they adjust it.” ing?’ ” The Hill Times will release a report on Monday, clear tables showing how the Mr. Drummond recalled how Nov. 14, about the fall economic unwinding of the adjustment for Paul Martin, the finance minister update and address this issue. risk and economic and fiscal de- he once worked for, decided in 1994 follow the money Joe Oliver, the last finance velopments since the budget have that federal fiscal projections would minister of the former Conserva- affected the fiscal outlook.” start being based on an average of Federal deficit projections: tive government, told The Hill But Mr. Page said “there was economic forecasts from private- Times that to use a $6-billion very little information” from the sector economists. Mr. Drummond contingency in March and drop it government in how it came up said he disagreed with this, noting Fiscal year March budget November update altogether just a few months later with the $40-billion adjustment that a study indicated that for a 2017-16 $29.4-billion $25.1-billion “looks like political manipula- to the economic outlook in the 15-year period up until that point, 2017-18 $29.0-billion $27.8-billion tion because they didn’t want to budget in the first place. He said Department of Finance forecasts 2018-19 $22.8-billion $25.9-billion have as big a number. They didn’t “some clear rules” on how con- for economic growth were more ac- 2019-20 $17.7-billion $19.3-billion want the number to be triple what tingency figures are used and de- curate than the private sector. 2020-21 $14.3-billion $16.8-billion they originally said, which was rived at should be implemented. However, Mr. Drummond said 2021-22 NA $14.6-billion $10-billion” in last year’s election Conservative MP Gérard he understood why the change Source: Fall Economic Statement 2016 campaign. Deltell (Louis-Saint-Laurent, was made. The Hill Times, Monday, november 14, 2016 31 opinion military justice

external and independent review of our military justice system would ensure that it corresponds only to strict functional necessity for the military, without encroaching, as it currently does, on the jurisdic- tion that can and should belong to ordinary (civilian) courts. Lastly and most importantly, the task of leading a comprehen- sive review of the military justice system does not belong to the JAG or his immediate subordinates because the current multiplicity of roles and functions played by the JAG already present an impermis- sible situation of conflict lacking any form of independence from the executive branch. Ironically the very areas that need to be re- formed on a priority basis are the military status of the JAG, his lack of independence from command influence, his pay scale as well as the immense and untrammelled powers vested in him. Currently the JAG reports to the minister of National Defence. In the United Kingdom, the JAG is a High Court judge and is no longer part of the U.K. Department of Defence since 1948. The U.K. JAG does not have a military rank. He is part of the Royal Courts of Justice Group of Her Majesty’s Courts Service. As a civilian judge, the U.K. JAG is in- dependent of the executive branch and is not accountable to govern- ment. The same goes for the U.K. JAG team of judge advocates, who are civilian judges and sit awe the trial judge in courts-martial. Over the past decade or so, the JAG has been conferred a plenipotentiary mandate over the administration of the military penal and disciplinary justice system. The JAG has monopolistic authority for providing advice to all stakeholders in the system on practices, procedures, develop- ment, and reforms. He also advises government on its effectiveness Michel Drapeau and Gilles Letourneau, pictured in this file photo in Ottawa, say the military’s reforms would have no significant effect as they would necessarily and efficiency. His multi-layered permit the JAG to continue lording over this broken military justice system. The Hill Times photograph by Kate Malloy jurisdiction is enhanced further by a very misleading title, judge advo- cate general, since the JAG is not stead, that person is given a trial such reforms at great costs. For a judge. The position was stripped by a general court martial com- example, it took 20 years of costly of that function decades ago. posed of a panel of five military judicial litigation to achieve the judi- Moreover, the JAG functions It’s time for a members chosen by the chain of cial independence of military judg- require him to be totally loyal and command. Such differences carry es. Also, the disciplinary jurisdic- partisan to the interests of the the potential of resulting and, in tion of military tribunals in Canada military as an institution as well as some cases, result clearly in un- has expanded to the point that only the chain of command. This leaves fairness to an accused, a member the offences of murder, manslaugh- no scope for the JAG to reform the civilian review of the Canadian Armed Forces or ter, and abduction of children, when military justice system in ways that members of his or her family. committed in Canada, cannot be would be seen or perceived by the For the reasons that follow, tried by service tribunals. Civilians, chain of command to be against however, we have some seri- such as contractors and journalists, its interest or the interest of this ous reservations in having the as well as members of their family institution. Therefore, only soft of the military military leading this consultation including children accompanying reforms acceptable and compat- process. This would be like having the Canadian Armed Forces abroad, ible with the military mind and the bankers retool the Bank Act. fall under the jurisdiction of military views of the chain of command are First, in a democracy this tribunals. Also, since 1997, the mili- likely to result from this in-house, job belongs to “elected officials,” tary has been granted jurisdiction self-initiated review of the military justice system namely legislators. Actually, the for the investigation and prosecu- justice system. These reforms would House of Commons already has tion of sexual assaults, a situation have no significant effect as they a Standing Committee on National which is the subject of increasing would necessarily permit the JAG Over the past decade By Michel Drapeau Defence whose very purpose is to public criticism and disdain and to continue lording over this broken and Gilles Letourneau address, on behalf of Parliament, which has never been remedied, military justice system. or so, the JAG has such a legislative requirement. It notwithstanding numerous prom- To conclude, the military is not, been conferred a TTAWA—Recently, the Of- is Parliament, therefore, not the ises to that effect. as many may think, separate and Ofice of the Judge Advocate military, that needs to embark Third, reforms are also required apart from ordinary law. As noted plenipotentiary mandate General (JAG) announced that it upon a review of the scope of the to bring the existing military by a former JAG in 1951: “It is an over the administration is launching consultations as jurisdiction of the Canadian penal justice system in line with soci- integral part of the law of the land of the military penal part of a comprehensive review military justice system and the etal norms and values as well as which is based on the same fun- of the court martial system, the resulting modus operandi of the evolving global trends in military damental principles of justice and and disciplinary justice centrepiece of the military justice court martial system. justice which reveal a convergence giving the same protection to an system. The JAG has system. We agree that this system Second, over the past two of the military and civilian justice accused in our civil law.” Unfortu- is in dire need of a major over- decades or so, the Office of the JAG systems and more adherence to nately this is currently not the case. monopolistic authority haul because when compared has shown no appetite or pen- human rights standards. Such Gilles Létourneau is a retired for providing advice to with the civilian justice system chant to modernize the National convergence must be examined judge of the Court Martial Appeal all stakeholders in the there are a number of important Defence Act so as to either bring it through the lenses of civil soci- Court and the Federal Court of differences not necessarily war- more in line with global trends or ety untrammelled by the executive Appeal. Michel Drapeau is a lawyer system on practices, ranted and hardly justifiable. For ensure compliance with our own ci- and the military chain of com- specializing in military law. They are procedures, development, instance, a person tried before a vilian penal system and the Charter mand. The active participation of the co-authors of the encyclopedic court martial is denied the con- of Rights and Freedoms. The Office civil organizations in this review is legal text: Military Justice In Action. and reforms. stitutional right to a jury trial. In- of the JAG has stubbornly resisted therefore essential. Hence, only an The Hill Times 32 The Hill Times, Monday, november 14, 2016 opinion economy Look out, it’s the past disguised as the future Everyone could and projects with reasonable certainty. Institutional investors need assur- should profit from ances regarding efficient siting, investment in Canada’s permitting, approvals and compen- sation mechanisms—these should infrastructure— be transparent, time-bound, and if it is done right. standardized wherever possible. The federal government should Unfortunately, the ask all government departments prescriptions set involved in greenfield infrastruc- ture projects to publicly declare out in Unleashing time standards for approvals and Productivity Through publish their performance relative to those standards. (This approach Infrastructure have was highly effective in Australia at confused what the attracting institutional capital). Install an objective process, word ‘right’ means. predictable regulation and clarity on strategy. Institutional investors need to see clear, long-term invest- ment paths (e.g. Infrastructure De- velopment Plan) with objective in- vestment criteria. There also needs to be clarity about the division of John Chenier roles between the federal, provin- cial, and municipal governments. Investors do not like getting caught he finance minister has between the differing interests of Treceived advice from his blue different levels of governments. ribbon panel of advisers. After Does this not sound exactly like years of members of the invest- Finance Minister Bill Morneau has received advice from his blue ribbon panel of advisers. After years of members of what the Conservative government ment community lobbying for an the investment community lobbying for an increased role of public-private partnerships, the panel has come out with a did to the regulatory process in increased role of public-private their first behemouth omnibus bill? new and improved model of PPP Canada in the form of the Canadian Infrastructure Development Bank. The Hill Times No room, time, or need to develop partnerships, the panel has come photograph by Sam Garcia out with a new and improved social consensus here. Plus, let’s model of PPP Canada in the form just do away with the messiness of of the Canadian Infrastructure structure report itself: To broadly strategy should adopt two clear al and tourism attractions, regional the division of powers and interests Development Bank. illustrate this point, we note that pathways for project selection, development and connectivity, and in the Constitution; none of this The advice tendered is not approximately $12-trillion are funding and delivery: environmental remediation. messy democracy, respect for local substantively different from that currently “parked” in negative- This is distinctly a post-Thatch- preference, and so on. offered to Jim Flaherty or Joe Oli- yield bonds. Infrastructure invest- er view of the state as social and The world certainly looks dif- ver over the past decade. Its basic ments held by pension funds Pathway 1: National sanitary engineer. It is also a poorly ferent from the 55th floor of an thrusts are the need to increase today amount to approximately economic development disguised version of the P3 screen ivory bank tower, doesn’t it? Does private investment/ownership $170-billion U.S.. However, this the previous Conservative govern- this view even remotely resemble over infrastructure with revenue- is less than one-tenth of the total infrastructure ment put in place under Jim Fla- the Liberal platform? generating potential, dependence capital available for this asset herty. This required municipalities on user pay/toll models to gener- class from pension and sovereign This first pathway should ad- to submit requests for infrastruc- ate revenue (and private sector wealth funds alone (exhibit 2). dress large, “commercializable” ture funding to a screening process Divorce from the past involvement), ensuring certainty Indeed, it seems that Canada types of infrastructure. Projects which was designed to discourage of return with public underwrit- would even be doing the world should target national economic public investment in things which Stripped of its political agenda, ing of any risk when or where a favour by offering better and development objectives and en- could be profit-making ventures there are some good points in the necessary, and minimizing the safer yields to soak up those in- hance productivity. suitable for P3 ventures. It also report that might be taken and act- role of government in the process vestment dollars. But the baffle- In priority areas, such as expand- inhibited many from going forward ed upon. Let’s hope that Morneau & of (re)building Canada. gab in point three above—which ing the country’s trade with emerg- with infrastructure proposals. Company are able to separate the These aims are summed up in is really privatization—wouldn’t ing markets, an illustrative example Under this suggested new bold wheat from the chaff and proceed. three recommendations: 1. De- cure the investment woes beset- would include doubling the through- proposal, it appears that if a project Money is cheap. There is a lot of velop a focused federal infra- ting the world economy one bit. put capacity of the Asia-Pacific was deemed to fall under Pathway1, capital desperately seeking returns structure strategy that is in line Not one dollar of new investment Gateway, or achieving 5G broadband there would be no role and no which can be acquired to finance with the government’s economic results from such a transaction connectivity on a national scale. federal infrastructure money avail- (not necessarily own or build) growth agenda. 2. Create a Ca- unless the money collected from In essence, this pathway’s prima- able. No money for major municipal infrastructure. A bank operating nadian Infrastructure Develop- the sale is immediately invested ry purpose is to grow the Canadian public transit projects (which would, without the straight-jacket liturgy ment Bank (CIDB) to leverage is new economic activity—ex- economy through win-win collabo- of course, no longer be public), no of the pathways could be a reason- institutional capital and deliver cept, of course, for the lawyers ration with institutional investors. money for bridges or ring roads able means to connect the money more than $200-billion worth of and bankers’ fees involved in the The more institutional capital can to mitigate urban congestion (toll to the needs. Developing a centre of projects over 10 years. 3. Create transaction. be attracted to replace and exceed roads), no money for those con- excellence in Canada on infrastruc- a flywheel for reinvestment by The reality of current market available federal tax dollars; the stituencies which prefer public over ture requirements, financing, and catalyzing the participation of conditions is that the invest- more infrastructure will be built, private ownership of infrastructure. development is also a good idea— institutional capital in existing ment money can be had for next narrowing the national gap; the The implementation of this possibly an exportable one, even. assets (a.k.a., privatization of cur- to nothing at the moment. Why more productive and sustainable strategy would be delegated to the If there was one lesson to be rent infrastructure). sell assets to acquire it? Simply, infrastructure will be, by benefiting Canadian Infrastructure Devel- learned from the heated-up demand There is no doubt that there is because it is an essential part of from both public and private sectors opment Bank—an agency that’s for labour with the oilsands develop- a lot of money floating around the a political creed of the neo-con- due diligences; the more public a good arm’s-length away from ment, it is there is a need to manage world desperate for investment servatives that has been operative funds can be available to create government. Apparently, it is to be infrastructure development in order opportunities that yield returns. since the 1980s—shrinking the infrastructure for the public good left to the investment community to to mitigate cost pressures. While it According to a recent report in role of the state. (described in the second pathway). decide what sort of infrastructure may seem unnecessary now, over The New York Times, investors In this case, it is packaged as a So what is to be the role of the fed- will shape our communities. It also the next 10 years, it may become have been flooding into the U.S. new and bold idea. eral government in infrastructure? implies that the flow of infrastruc- necessary to ensure that the demand bond market, spurred by a global Although nearly 98 per cent ture money will be determined by for public investment does not lead to glut of savings that has reached of public infrastructure assets in Pathway 2: National the potential rate of return rather cost-push pressures or to crowd out record levels. Canada are owned by provinces than the social or economic ben- urgently needed private investment, Attempting to escape from and municipalities, we see a need transfer programs efits to be derived. Political will or which, according to the UN, has been near-zero or negative interest for a shift in the federal approach vision has no role. in free-fall for the past three years rates at home, buyers from Eu- to infrastructure. Historically, the This second pathway should and is expected to decline in 2016. rope and Asia are pouring money federal government has financed address all other projects that are Something blue Everyone could and should into the corporate bond market. substantial provincial and mu- within the realm of federal funding. profit from investment in Canada’s This is causing some economists nicipal projects, but often without Generally speaking, such projects The report goes on. infrastructure—if it is done right. to worry about inflated values a clear national strategy. We will be socially and environmen- What’s needed to attract insti- Unfortunately, the prescriptions and market bubbles. There is also believe that executing a coherent tally important, but unable to tutional capital? The federal gov- set out in Unleashing Productivity fear that the exodus of cash from national economic growth strat- attract institutional capital because ernment should seek to establish Through Infrastructure have con- these regions will put a damper egy requires a more purposeful of their size, or because of the the following conditions to attract fused what the word “right” means. on global growth. approach to federal infrastructure absence of revenue streams. Ex- institutional capital: John Chenier is the editor of Or to quote from the Unleash- funding. amples include affordable housing, Promote a pipeline [an unfor- Inside Ottawa. ing Productivity Through Infra- At a high level, such a federal First Nations infrastructure, cultur- tunate choice of words] of scalable The Hill Times. The Hill Times, Monday, november 14, 2016 33 news pbo & statistics canada PBO, chief statistician changes ‘positive’: experts

Strengthening the PBO is a “very posi- class,” and he’s “anxious” to see legislation. But, he added, “the fundamental gover- The Liberal government tive” step, said Mr. Page, but the “high-level “Until we see the legislation, we can’t nance issue is still there.” has not yet indicated language” of the fall update leaves ques- be absolutely sure, weasel words might be Conservative MP Alex Nuttall (Barrie- tions over just how the PBO’s mandate will snuck in,” he said. Springwater-Oro-Medonte, Ont.) said the specific timing for be adjusted, including whether it will still “Statistics Canada has to have the ability, proposals appear “positive,” but the “devil is legislation to increase the be asked to provide independent analysis if Shared Services Canada either refuses, or always in the details,” and he’s waiting to on the economy and fiscal forecasting, is unable to, or cannot provide the services at see what’s laid out in the actual legislation independence of the PBO which wasn’t mentioned. a reasonable price, Statistics Canada should before making a final decision. or the chief statistician. “That’s a very important area. It’s good for have an alternative power to provide the Meanwhile, Conservative MP Dan Parliament, it’s good for Canadians to have service to itself or to go to some other party,” Albas (Central Okanagan-Similkameen- Continued from page 1 additional data points on where the economy said Mr. Smith. It’s an effective veto over Nicola, B.C.) said he’s “concerned” over the is going,” said Mr. Page, adding he’s hoping it Statistics Canada’s work that isn’t addressed proposal to have the PBO do the costing of “won’t be an omission in the legislation.” in the proposed changes as described so far. party platforms. As well, he said increasing ment “creates tensions,” he said, and the Accessing government data is something “You can say that the chief statistician is access to information for the PBO comes proposal to make it an independent officer the PBO has long struggled with, even taking responsible for the methods and the collec- down to a government’s willingness. of Parliament, among other things, will the matter to Federal Court in an effort to get tion and the operations and the dissemina- NDP MP Guy Caron (Rimouski-Nei- “enhance” the office’s power and is a “posi- access to government spending figures. Mr. tion of the data, but if the chief statistician gette-Témiscouata-Les Basques, Que.) said tive step.” Askari said the wording around increasing can’t control the informatics infrastructure, the NDP has long fought for independence “[Currently] on admin issues like hiring the PBO’s access to information would be they don’t really control those things,” said for the PBO, and noted more resources and HR and finances issues, we have to “extremely important,” as right now it’s “very Mr. Smith. “That needs to be resolved in a will also be needed. But with a year passed rely on the decisions and the policies of broad and very sort of weak and soft.” clear and unambiguous way.” since the Liberals stepped into govern- the Library, and in the beginning, specifi- Mr. Askari said information needed to Since leaving, he said he’s heard Statistics ment, he said he doesn’t see why it’s taken cally in the first few years, you had a lot properly do costing, for example, often goes Canada has gotten a “lot more attention from so long for a bill to come forward. of problems with the head of the Library beyond just financial information, like a Shared Services,” and “some of the more im- [email protected] at the time. It took us a long time to get statement of requirements for procurement mediate issues are being dealt with.” The Hill Times approval for staffing of senior people and projects, like with the F-35s. As well, the PBO those kinds of things can create problems,” is denied information to detailed tax infor- said Mr. Askari. mation via the Income Tax Act, he said, limit- Former parliamentary budget officer, ing the office’s ability to do tax cut analyses. Kevin Page, now at the University of Ot- “There has to be consequential amend- tawa, said the changes would “strengthen” ments to various acts, including [the] Income the office, and similarly recalled running Tax Act, that would provide an exception for into many “back offices issues” when it was PBO to have, for example, the AG [Auditor being set-up. General] has that exception,” he said, noting “‘Why do you need to hire these people?’ the PBO can “maintain the confidentiality of ‘Why do you need your own website?’ ‘Why the data” while doing its work. do you want to enter into a contract with Making the PBO’s appointment merit Ontario College this firm?’ In some cases they could be used based and only removable for cause—rath- as obstacles that could prevent you from er than serving at the pleasure of the gov- Graduate Certificate doing your job,” he recalled. ernment—are also important changes, said “We had some difficult early years in Mr. Page, and will help Parliament find terms of working with Parliament, working new PBOs in the future. When the office Regulatory Affairs – with bureaucracy, putting out products that was first being set up, following legislation maybe people hadn’t seen before.” from the previous Conservative govern- Sciences Originally promised in the Liberal 2015 ment passed in 2006, “nobody wanted to do election platform, the recent Fall Economic the job,” said Mr. Page, who was working in Update, tabled Nov. 1, has provided a bit The job market is changing. the Privy Council Office at the time. It took Your competition is tough. more detail on the government’s plans to until 2008 to get the office running. change and strengthen both the Office of Further your government “Nobody [was showing up] for the in- career with this Ontario College the Parliamentary Budget Officer and the terview … they just saw at the time that the chief statistician. office was set up to fail,” he said, leading him Graduate Certificate program. These changes include making the PBO to be “strongly encouraged” to step forward. an independent, “properly funded” officer “If you’re putting out reports with very of Parliament, with appointment based on different numbers, and this could affect the Part-time online, merit, subject to Parliament’s approval, and trust or confidence in the government po- full-time online or only removable “for cause,” as described tentially … you could easily be dismissed,” full-time on campus. in the economic update. The PBO would he said, adding he took the job because he be granted greater access to “relevant” saw an “opportunity to build something” information from departments and Crown and was already at the end of his public corporations, “balanced against necessary service career after almost three decades. Apply now. restrictions, such as protection of privacy, Mr. Page stressed that additional Start as early as this January. commercially sensitive information and resources will need to be provided to the issues of national security.” As well, the PBO, not only if it’s made an independent PBO’s new mandate would include the officer of Parliament, but also if its man- costing of party platform proposals at the date is going to be expanded to tackle the request of parties. costing of party platforms. Doing so won’t Meanwhile, the chief statistician’s decision- be easy and will “be a challenge to set that making authority over the statistical methodol- up and deliver quality work that protects ogy, production and release of statistics would the independence of the office,” he said. be legislated, according to the government’s “When we get to the budget, when we proposal, and transparency around govern- get to legislation, we’ll see,” said Mr. Page. ment decisions and directives to Statistics Adding the costing of party platforms Canada would be increased. The National to the PBO’s mandate is a proposal that’s Statistics Council would be replaced with a caused much concern. new Canadian Statistics Advisory Council, Mr. Askari said that how the process is and the chief statistician would be appointed organized will be important, with clear objec- on a fixed, five-year renewable term, based on tives needed, as it risks the PBO being accused merit, and only removable “for cause.” of partisanship—and it’ll require a “lot of In response to questions from The Hill manpower,” and access to information that’s Times, Government House Leader Bardish currently out of reach, in order to accomplish. Chagger (Waterloo, Ont.) said legislative In September, Wayne Smith resigned as proposals to amend the Parliament of chief statistician, charging that Statistics Can- Canada Act to change “the mandate and ada’s independence has been “compromised” structure of the PBO to enhance its inde- since the previous Conservative government’s pendence,” will be “put forth in due course.” decision to centralize all information technol- Similarly, Innovation, Science and Eco- ogy services under Shared Services Canada. nomic Development Minister Navdeep Bains’ Despite efforts to “convince” the Liberals to (Mississauga-Malton, Ont.) office indicated amend the situation, he said in a note to staff that there is not yet a date for presenting leg- that he had “not succeeded.” Changing Futures islation to make changes related to the role Speaking with The Hill Times last week, algonquincollege.com/RAS of the chief statistician at Statistics Canada, Mr. Smith said the proposed changes are for which Mr. Bains is responsible. looking “positive,” though perhaps not “world 34 The Hill Times, Monday, november 14, 2016 news legislation Government determined to pass bills on budget implementation, CPP, debate trade deals

bit more forceful” to get the legisla- Conservative House tion moving through Parliament. Leader Candice “We will be respectful of the op- position and their needs, and hope- Bergen hopes the fully they in-turn will be respectful government isn’t in terms of what it is we might be required to do in order to get some ‘going to try impede of this stuff through,” he said. our time to debate NDP House Leader Murray Rankin (Victoria, B.C.) said his cau- and give speeches cus doesn’t have many more speak- ers on Bill C-26, as they accept the on legislation.’ principles of the CPP changes. He’s anticipating the five weeks will be stressful, but is focusing on oppos- Continued from page 1 ing constructively and not just for the sake of opposing. to Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureaux “Tempers often can get frayed, (Winnipeg North, Man.), parlia- however I feel it’s part of my job mentary secretary to the Gov- as House leader to work on civil- ernment House Leader Bardish ity in the House,” he said. Chaagger (Waterloo, Ont.) As well, the government is eye- Already, battle lines have been ing passage of Bill C-16, the trans drawn on both these bills, with rights bill, shortly. On Wednesday, both the NDP and Conservatives the House will debate it at the loudly voicing their opposition to report stage, and the government the latest round of Liberal budget is hoping to get it to third reading measures, and the Conservatives as well. pushing for more time to de- It’s back before the House bate both these bills. after a short study at the House On Monday, the House will Justice and Human Rights com- continue its debate on Bill mittee where no amendments C-26 for the fifth day, and Tuesday were made, after hearing from the House will continue its debate five witnesses from the Justice From the left, NDP House Leader Murray Rankin, Kevin Lamoureux, parliamentary secretary to the Government House on Bill C-29 for the fifth day. department including Justice leader, and Conservative House Leader Candice Bergen say though the tone has improved in the House this sitting but The Conservatives want to Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould the next five straight weeks of sitting could test tensions.The Hill Times photographs by Jake Wright put up more members to speak (Vancouver-Granville, B.C.). Both to both. “We certainly hope that the Liberals and NDP will be sup- the government respects that our porting the bill, and it’s a free vote something; I think that we need to mittee that is spending most of the success they’ve had on past members have strong opposition for the Conservatives. According recognize that. ... There’s always this week in a basement Centre opposition day motions with this to some of their legislation and so to Mr. Rankin, the New Democrats room for improvement, but let’s Block meeting room in-camera government voting to support a we hope that they’re not going to pushed to have the bill moved as get this in place and if there’s to finish drafting its much-antici- handful this fall. try impede our time to debate and quickly as possible through second ways in which we can improve it, pated electoral reform report and It’s possible too more conver- give speeches on legislation like reading and committee. we’d be open to it.” recommendations for the govern- sations could spring up on pos- bills C-26, or C-29,” said Conser- Once it passes the House, it Amendments to the legisla- ment before its Dec. 1 deadline. sible Standing Order changes be- vative House Leader Candice will be in the Senate’s hands to tion are a priority focus for Mr. There is just one opposition fore the New Year. Mr. Lamoureux Bergen (Portage-Lisgar, Man.) consider. Last Parliament, Con- Rankin as he’s unsure if he’ll be day left before the winter break said he hopes to “see something “I would never say to my servative Senators were behind advising his caucus to vote for and it’ll go to the Conservatives to on it” as the PMO is pushing for members, ‘Sorry you can’t speak delaying and ultimately killing a the bill at report stage if it’s not propose a motion for the House to changes, but the Conservatives because the government wants similar bill from NDP MP Randall amended. The Conservatives say debate. Ms. Bergen said her cau- say they want consensus from all to rush through a bill. … The end Garrison (Esquimalt-Saanich- absolutely Bill C-22 needs to be cus will “look at all the issues of the parties on any parliamentary result might be that a bill takes Sooke, B.C.). changed or they’ll oppose it mov- the day, what’s going on,” before rule tweaking before it happens. longer to pass, but it’s not a delay Another top bill for the Liber- ing forward. deciding what to bring forward. [email protected] tactic,” she said adding that it could als, according to Mr. Lamoureux, On Thursday, the House will She and Mr. Rankin pointed to The Hill Times be “a long five weeks” if all House is Bill C-24, which puts the gov- debate Bill C-25, An Act to amend leaders don’t hold up their end of ernment’s cabinet structure into the Canada Business Corporations the agreement to be cooperative. law, including the putting all re- Act, and others to do with board Status of government bills “Some are getting close to the gional development agencies be- diversity, again at second reading. line of not always keeping the ing under the Innovation minister, The government is also antici- word that is agreed upon at those providing for the addition of three pating more debate in the House house of commons Canada Pension Plan Investment Board Act, and meetings, and that obviously new ministers, and changing pay on their two trade deal implemen- Income Tax Act (second reading) doesn’t help,” Ms. Bergen said. “If for what were ministers of state tation bills, Bill C-30, the Canada- • C-5, An Act to Repeal Division 20 of Part 3 of the Economic Action Plan 2015 Act, No. 1 (second • C-27, An Act to amend the Pension Benefits we all continue to keep our word to be equal to full ministers. European Union Comprehensive reading) Standards Act, 1985 (second reading) to each other, do our jobs so we Ms. Bergen said this bill Economic and Trade Agreement • C-7, An Act to Amend the Public Service Labour • C-28, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (victim recognize we’re not always going speaks to the centralization Implementation Act, and Bill C-31, Relations Act, Public Service Labour Relations and surcharge) (second reading) to be in agreement, but honour our of power going to a few mem- the Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Employment Board Act, and others (consideration of • C-29, Budget Implementation Act, No. 2 (second word, treat each other with respect, bers, and said she opposes the Agreement Implementation Act. amendments made by the Senate) reading) I think that even though we’ll be regional development agency “Trade with Europe is too • C-12, An Act to Amend the Canadian Forces • C-30, Canada-European Union Comprehensive opposing each other and we’ll have changes and that her party won’t important to get wrong, so we’ll Members and Veterans Re-establishment and Economic and Trade Agreement Implementation Act days and moments of disagree- let the government “quietly sneak” be proposing some changes in Compensation Act (second reading) (second reading) ment, I think the House could have this bill through. Parliament,” said Mr. Rankin, • C-16, An Act to amend the Canadian Human Rights • C-31, Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement a remaining positive tone.” As well, although it might not highlighting the investor state Act and the Criminal Code (report stage) Implementation Act (second reading) She said tension over not feel- be possible to completely pass provisions as a key area they’ll • C-17, An Act to amend the Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Act (second senate ing listened to is compounding Bill C-22, establishing the Na- target with proposed changes. reading) • S-2, Strengthening Motor Vehicle Safety for frustration over non-answers in tional Security and Intelligence New bills will also be intro- • C-18, An Act to amend the Rouge National Urban Canadians (committee) the House around the govern- Committee of Parliamentarians. duced, said Lamoureux, who Park Act, Parks Canada Agency Act, and Canada • S-3, An Act to amend the Indian Act (elimination of ment’s cash-for-access guidelines. before the winter break, it’s also a thinks the pace of the Liberals National Parks Act (second reading) sex-based inequities in registration) (second reading) The House will be voting Tues- “priority for the government,” said legislative agenda has improved. • C-21, An Act to amend the Customs Act (second • S-4, Tax Convention and Arrangement day on the Conservatives’ last op- Mr. Lamoureux. “We’re already looking at a reading) Implementation Act, 2016 (second reading) position day motion calling on the The House Public Safety and couple dozen bills that have been • C-22, National Security and Intelligence Committee • C-2, An Act to Amend the Income Tax Act government to allow the conflict National Security committee brought forward. I would think of Parliamentarians Act (committee) (committee) of interest and ethics commis- is aiming to finish its study on over the next number of months • C-23, Preclearance Act (second reading) • C-4, An Act to Amend the Canada Labour Code, sioner authority to oversee and the bill by Nov. 29 and all sides we’ll get another half-dozen or so • C-24, An Act to amend the Salaries Act and the Parliamentary Employment and Staff Relations Act, enforce government’s ministerial seemed interested in amendments, just so that we keep bills on the Financial Administration Act (second reading) Public Service Labour Relations Act, and Income Tax directives on preferential access. focused on the proposed commit- Order Paper,” he said. • C-25, An Act to amend the Canada Business Act (second reading) Mr. Lamoureux said the Liber- tee’s access to information, inde- Also a number of commit- Corporations Act, Canada Cooperatives Act, Canada • C-6, An Act to Amend the Citizenship Act (second als are still trying to come to an pendence, and oversight powers. tees will be pushing to wrap up Not-for-profit Corporations Act, and Competition Act reading) (second reading) agreement with the opposition To this, Mr. Lamoureux said: their current work, including the • C-13, An Act to enable Canada to implement the Trade Facilitation Agreement (committee) on extra sitting time, or to be “little “They’re always looking for Special Electoral Reform com- • C-26, An Act to amend the Canada Pension Plan, The Hill Times, Monday, november 14, 2016 35 The Spin Doctors By Laura Ryckewaert “The Federal Court recently found that CSIS broke the law in retaining metadata collected over a decade. What should be done in response?”

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“The Government of Canada “It’s important to strike the “This is a deeply troubling “The scandals involving “According to CSIS director welcomes the Federal Court’s right balance between protect- revelation of a gross abuse of police spying on journalists Michel Coulombe, the organiza- findings related to CSIS’s reten- ing Canadians against the real powers by Canada’s spy agency, and CSIS keeping metadata tion’s security-cleared lawyers tion of metadata. We will not threats of terrorism, while pro- and, importantly, an attempt to show that we need legislation interpreted the CSIS Act in a appeal the decision. tecting their rights to privacy hide this abuse of powers from to strengthen protections for way that allowed the agency to “CSIS is taking immediate and freedom. It’s not an easy the Court meant to provide journalists’ sources and our vacuum and retain the meta- action to address the court’s balance to get right, but it’s an oversight. This case makes clear privacy. To address part of the data of non-targeted Canadians findings; it has halted all access important one with the reali- the need for strong new over- problem, the Bloc Québécois over a 10-year period. When to and analysis of metadata ties we face today. This isn’t the sight of Canada’s security agen- will be introducing a bill to pro- the Federal Court respectfully as it works to assess and ad- same world our parents grew cies—and the Liberals’ proposal tect journalists’ sources in the disagreed with this interpreta- dress the ruling. The Minister up in. War was real, but the for a censored, after-the-fact coming days. tion of the act last week, Public of Public Safety has asked the tactics were much different. It’s review committee doesn’t cut it. “Our bill will be essentially Safety Minister Ralph Goodale Security and Intelligence Re- not beyond comprehension for “We need a watchdog with the same as one introduced said the misunderstanding view Committee to monitor this an enemy to pack a child with teeth—and claws; with full, un- by Serge Ménard in 2007. By would quickly be remedied. process and they have agreed explosives and send him into a impeded access to information amending the Canada Evidence What comfort. to do so. busy public area to reign down and a real-time oversight func- Act, the bill would reverse the “The more troubling and “We take very seriously terror among the masses. tion. This case also underscores burden of proof so that police larger issue is the accelera- the court’s finding regarding “How we tackle finding the real risks of new powers forces seeking to obtain the tion of ‘function creep’ within CSIS’s duty of candour, and we those people without eroding under C-51 that expand poten- name of a journalist’s source or Canadian intelligence service will pursue this criticism with our fundamental freedoms is tial surveillance targets and information from that source agencies under Bill C-51, which CSIS’s executive management. a question asked of developed give CSIS warrantless access must meet a comprehensive set vastly extended the ability of The Department of Justice will nations across the globe. We to Canadians’ tax records. The of conditions. CSIS to gather intelligence work with CSIS to ensure that should look to our allies to find minister of Public Safety needs “While Justin Trudeau says and for CSIS agents to physi- it is fully transparent with the these best practices, to find that to explain to Canadians when that neither the RCMP nor cally disrupt suspected threats Federal Court. balance, and provide a Cana- he first became aware of this CSIS is spying on journalists, at home and abroad. Among “The Government of Canada dian solution. Canada is not illegal retention of data on in- we should remember that seri- other concerns, these sweeping remains committed to hearing immune from terrorism—we’ve nocent Canadians and whether ous incidents have occurred changes allow CSIS to violate from Canadians on how we can seen it up close and personal he did anything to intervene. in the past, such as the case of the Canadian Charter through best meet our dual objectives of in Ottawa and Quebec. Our “And the minister of Jus- Daniel Leblanc and his source secret judicial warrants, while keeping Canadians safe, while citizens need to be kept safe but tice needs to explain why her ‘Ma chouette’ or, more recently, CSIS and the Communications safeguarding our rights and we also have basic rights that department tried to help cover the surveillance of journalist Security Establishment opera- freedoms.” absolutely must be respected.” up CSIS’ failure to inform the Joël‑Denis Bellavance. tions escape immediate over- Courts and their claim that they “Parliament can take im- sight by a committee of parlia- should have a right to keep data mediate action by strengthen- mentarians. on Canadians that the govern- ing the Canada Evidence Act. “It’s critical that Canadians ment has no reason to believe Let us set partisanship aside wake up from their slumber pose any threat.” to protect freedom of the press over online monitoring and and journalism. This issue is too ensure elected officials protect important.” our privacy rights. ”

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Fisheries and Oceans Minister Hill Climbers Dominic LeBlanc speaks to media. By Laura Ryckewaert He has a new communications director and senior assistant in his ministerial office. The Hill Times photo- Belliveau takes graph by Jake Wright charge of comms for Fisheries Minister LeBlanc

Previously in board trustee for the Conseil des écoles catholiques du centre est, the Government a network of French-language Catholic schools, in 2012. House Leader’s As previously reported by The Office, Sebastien Hill Times back in 2013, Mr. Mar- iage, then a House of Commons Belliveau has clerk for the House of Commons belatedly followed Access to Information, Privacy Chad Mariage is director of issues Javid Dharas is a policy adviser to the Former Conservative Hill staffer and Ethics Committee, was on management to Government House Innovation, Science and Economic Elizabeth de Viel Castel is a candidate Dominic LeBlanc the OC Transpo Route 76 bus that Leader Bardish Chagger. Photograph Development Minister. Photograph for the new Ontario Stop the Sex-Ed hit a Via Rail passenger train, ulti- courtesy of LinkedIn courtesy of LinkedIn Agenda Party. Photograph courtesy of to the Fisheries and mately leaving six dead and more Elizabeth de Viel Castel Oceans portfolio. than 30 injured. Meanwhile, Infrastructure parliamentary affairs officer the University of North Carolina Ontario’s new sex-ed program, and Communities Minister Jean- supporting then Conservative in- at Chapel Hill, with a minor in and she herself is now running as Yves Duclos has hired Shannon ternational cooperation minister Islamic studies. She has experi- a candidate for the Stop the Sex isheries, Oceans and Canadian Zimmerman as a senior special Christian Paradis, who was also ence working as a management Ed Agenda party in the upcom- FCoast Guard Minister Dominic assistant for Ontario. Ms. Zim- the minister responsible for La consultant and can speak Arabic. ing Nov. 17 byelection in Niagara LeBlanc recently hired a familiar merman was until recently work- Francophonie, as a public ser- Chris Berzins is director of West-Glanbrook. face back to his ministerial staff ing at Queen’s Park as a policy vant. Mr. Dharas has also briefly policy to Mr. Dion, while Jocelyn In a surprise outcome, 19-year- fold, after his former aide when adviser to Ontario Liberal Health worked as a junior policy ana- Coulon is a senior policy adviser old Sam Oosterhoff, a social con- he was House leader, Sébastien and Long-Term Care Minister lyst for the department of public and Pascale Massot, Jean Boutet, servative (and former Hill staffer) Belliveau, followed him to his Eric Hoskins, having first started works, now Public Services and Stobo Sniderman are also policy recently won the Ontario Progres- new office to serve as director of out in his office as an issues man- Procurement Canada, as indicat- advisers on the minister’s po- sive Conservative nomination in communications around mid- ager in 2014. ed by his LinkedIn account. litical staff team. Julian Ovens is Niagara West-Glanbrook. October. Before that, she worked for Mr. Dharas studied international chief of staff. So far, Ms. Yu and Ms. De Viel Government House Leader Ontario Transportation Minister development and globalization at Castel are the only two repre- Bardish Chagger officially took Steven Del Duca and for time the University of Ottawa and during sentatives associated with the over the role from Mr. LeBlanc worked for his predecessor in the his undergrad spent the summer of Former CPC staffer fledgling party, according to its on Aug. 19, after he took over re- portfolio, Glen Murray, who is 2012 as a research intern in the Ca- website, which states that, “with sponsibility for the Fisheries file now minister of the Environment nadian Embassy in Santo Domingo, now candidate for both Kathleen Wynne and Patrick in May, following now Indepen- and Climate Change in Ontario. Dominican Republic, according to new Ontario Brown supporting” Ontario’s dent MP Hunter Tootoo’s resigna- Ms. Zimmerman has also been his online profile. “radical” sex-ed curriculum, a tion from cabinet and caucus. an aide to then Liberal Ontario Theresa “Tess” McManus is right-wing party “new voice” is needed. Until recently, Mr. Belliveau education minister Laurel Broten, now executive assistant to Mr. Ms. De Viel Castel landed had remained in the Government and briefly worked in the con- Bains’ director of policy, David A former staffer under the what appears to be her first job House Leader’s Office under Ms. stituency office of former Ontario McFarlane. Until recently, she previous Conservative govern- as an exempt ministerial aide on Chagger as a special assistant. Liberal MPP for Kitchener-Cones- was working as an executive and ment, Elizabeth de Viel Castel, is the Hill back in 2012, when she Now back in Mr. LeBlanc’s office, toga Leeanna Pendergast, accord- personal assistant at Embassy running as a candidate for a new was hired as an assistant to then Mr. Belliveau has taken charge of ing to her LinkedIn profile. Flavours, which manufactures right-wing Ontario political party, veterans affairs and La Fran- communications, as former press She’s a graduate of Dalhousie customized bakery ingredients, the Stop the Sex Ed Agenda cophonie minister Steven Blaney. secretary to the Fisheries and University in Halifax, where she and before that in a similar ca- party, in the upcoming provincial When he was shuffled into the Oceans minister, Patricia Bell, is served for a time as president of pacity at Esbin Property Manage- by-election in Ottawa-Vanier, set public safety portfolio in July no longer working in the office. the Dalhousie Student Union. ment in Toronto. for Nov. 17. 2013, she followed the minister A former CBC Nunavut reporter, Josée Duplessis is chief of Among other past experience, Ms. De Viel Castel was a political to his new office as an execu- Ms. Bell was hired to the role by staff to Mr. Duclos. Ms. McManus founded her own aide under the former Conserva- tive assistant, also helping with then minister Mr. Tootoo in early theatre company, Little Green tive government right up until the communications and stakeholder March. Hat, in Ottawa starting in 2012, 2015 federal election—which saw relations work in the office, as Along with Mr. Belliveau, New policy according to her LinkedIn profile. the Liberals elected to a majority indicated by her LinkedIn profile. Lucie Giroux, who had been a advisers for She also studied her undergrad at government—most recently as a In 2014, she switched over to scheduling assistant in the Gov- the University of Ottawa. special assistant for communications work for then employment and ernment House Leader’s Office, Ministers Bains Elder Marques is chief of staff and caucus relations to then national social development minister Mr. has similarly recently joined Mr. to Mr. Bains, and Nathon Gunn defence minister Jason Kenney. Kenney as a communications and LeBlanc’s staff team at Fisheries and Dion and Dev Saxena also currently The new Ontario political party stakeholder relations assistant. Mr. and Oceans and is now a senior serve as policy advisers in the is led by Queenie Yu, who previous- Kenney was made national defence assistant. Innovation, Science and office. Vandana Kattar-Miller is ly briefly worked for the Progres- minister in February 2015. On the flip side, Ms. Chagger Economic Development Minister director of policy affairs focused sive Conservatives of Ontario Fund Her father is former Conser- recently hired Chad Mariage as Navdeep Bains recently hired two on regional economic develop- before running as an Independent vative MP Pierre Lemieux, who a new director of issues manage- new political aides to his ministe- ment, and Shaun Govender, Josh candidate in a Sept. 1 provincial represented Glengarry-Prescott- ment. A former House of Com- rial policy staff team, including Bragg, and Daniel Grubb work byelection in Scarborough-Rouge Russell, Ont. from 2006 up mons procedural clerk for almost Javid Dharas. as special assistants for regional River. She ran as an Independent until the 2015 election. A social a decade, Mr. Mariage was until Mr. Dharas is now a policy economic development. candidate after Ontario PC leader conservative, He’s since declared recently working as a manager adviser to Mr. Bains, moving over Foreign Affairs Minister Patrick Brown voiced support for he’s running for Conservative of parliamentary affairs for In- from his role as a departmental Stéphane Dion has also hired a the Liberal government’s new sex Party leadership, though he had novation, Science and Economic senior policy analyst at Global new policy adviser, with Laurence education program, which has yet to be officially registered as a Development Canada. Affairs Canada to work for the Deschamps-Laporte recently been strongly opposed by social candidate with Elections Canada He previously worked for then minister. Global Affairs Canada joining the minister’s office. conservatives, and called his previ- as of filing deadline last week. Niagara Centre, Ont., Liberal MP wraps up the departments of For- A former Rhodes scholar at ous pledge to scrap it a “mistake.” The race to become the next Con- Tony Tirabassi, and spent time eign Affairs, International Trade the University of Oxford, study- Ultimately, PC candidate Raymond servative leader is a busy one and as an assistant to an Ottawa city and International Development ing international development Cho was selected in Scarborough- her former boss, Mr. Blaney, also councillor around the same time, into one. and Middle Eastern studies, Ms. Rouge River, Ont. a registered candidate. according to his LinkedIn profile. He started off with the depart- Deschamps-Laporte has also As the name suggests, Ms. Yu’s [email protected] Mr. Mariage became a school ment in 2013, as a cabinet and studied international studies at new party is aimed at opposing The Hill Times 38 The Hill Times, Monday, november 14, 2016 Feature q&a noah richler

Noah Richler, pictured jokingly trying to get into the East Block Richler sheds recently on the Hill. ‘To my astonishment, when I did set about writing The Candidate light on all-or- I could find no book recounting a campaign from the ground, only memoirs nothing nature from on high that were innately suspect.’ The Hill Times photograph by of campaigning Cynthia Münster in entertaining, for the campaign, but the will to remember gard for the other and the mix was fruitful. and celebrate it afterwards. The vets wanted me canvassing at the door, “To that end, it was very important to always, but the truth is I came so late to groundbreaking new me to gather the first-person soliloquies the game that we needed, all the more, the that I did, and show in this manner that a brilliant social media campaign that was campaign is the enterprise of the many and a vital part of our effort. It got me and our the candidate certainly not the boss. The team into trouble because of a couple of political memoir book is not an NDP platform, though, of videos that went viral, one a takedown of course, my sympathies are there, and if The now Prime Minister Trudeau and the other Candidate is successful it will be because of Stephen Harper (though it was the CBC Noah Richler talks as a play on Hunter S. Thompson’s Fear it appeals across party boundaries. You can and not the CPC that behaved childishly and Loathing on the Campaign Trail ‘72 be for Elizabeth May or Donald Trump; the and threatened to sue), and the handing about his new book and Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, Mr. democratic instincts are generally the same. over of ‘oppo-research’ intended to humili- Richler’s The Candidate is a groundbreak- If the book is ‘candid and raw,’ it’s because ate me—scurrilous Facebook and Twitter The Candidate: Fear ing Canadian political memoir because I wanted to reflect the all-or-nothing nature posts that I had written, the usual story. I and Loathing on the of its honesty. He admits he was a heroin of campaigning—the intense energy and the suppose that suggests that social media user in his late teens. He’s open and funny way everything’s on show. And to at least have an extraordinary reach, but in truth Campaign Trail. about what it’s like to door-knock and he’s point to the fact that our electoral choices are I see the latter communications simply as insecure, over-confident, sarcastic, and only partly rational. All sorts of absurdities, another part of the industrious candidate’s By Kate Malloy very witty, sometimes all at the same time. forces that are often extremely personal, also toolbox. The best way to connect is to meet. This is a refreshingly funny, well-written affect these choices.” But I did not have the time to do that and if TTAWA—Noah Richler knew he likely account of what it’s like to run for federal I had one piece of advice to someone with Owouldn’t win the Toronto riding of St. office in this country, from the ground. Will you run in the next election? Why less experience than I it would be to start Paul’s in the last election, but he went for it “If the book is ‘candid and raw,’ it’s be- or why not? “No, I don’t think so, though early enough that this is not the case.” anyway. In fact, NDP MP Craig Scott asked cause I wanted to reflect the all-or-nothing admittedly that’s a less emphatic answer him if he wouldn’t mind running to lose. So nature of campaigning—the intense energy than I was providing a few months ago. I Who is the most important person in a after prospecting the Liberals, but getting his and the way everything’s on show. And to certainly wouldn’t do so without the sup- candidate’s election campaign? “The volun- “hackles up” over the “immaculate lawyer-cool at least point to the fact that our electoral port of my partner, Sarah, though I will teer that has the courage to canvass a tran- suaveness” of the Grit “brand,” the celebrated choices are only partly rational. All sorts of also admit that a part of me has noticed sit stop in the morning rush hour. My heart author, journalist, and son of the late and absurdities, forces that are often extremely that her ‘absolutely not’ did recently be- goes out to these unknown soldiers of the legendary author Mordecai Richler, said he personal, also affect these choices,” Mr. come, ‘wake me up when it’s over.’” political campaign. Hand them a medal. certainly wouldn’t mind running as a sacrifi- Richler said. I loved canvassing at the door but feel cial lamb for the NDP and was recruited. He At point did you know you weren’t going only exhaustion at the memory of cheerily stumbled into the 78-day 2015 campaign late, You say you didn’t run in the October to win the riding? “It sounds unglamorous handing out flyers to fed-up commuters with $350 in the bank, zero political experi- 2015 election to write about it, but you’re but the candidate’s moments to be alone are dimly aware that something in their lives ence, and a ton of naivety in his back pocket. a writer. At what point did you think this few and one of mine happened using one had not gone as planned. It’s like painting But he also started to want to win. would make a great book? “It’s absolutely of the washroom cubicles and the words a bullseye on your forehead. Save me.” The 56-year-old rookie candidate was true that I did not run to write a book but to ‘Liberal landslide,’ which it wasn’t, quite, impatient for a new government and tired toss ideas into the ring and to try and win a coming to mind. Then everything changed. Did you have to get approval from some of the Conservatives’ fear narrative. No seat in Parliament. That said, I have always But the precursor to that revelatory piss was people to write this book? “Yes. The book is slouch, he figured he had something to thought of my writing as being political, no the spectacle of The Globe and Mail-spon- factual, to the word. No line is made up—but offer the NDP. The award-winning author matter how seemingly anodyne, and I did sored leaders’ debate on foreign policy, and for the book’s fantasy sequences, of course. of This is My Country, What’s Yours? A also think it would be a good thing to have a seeing just how rabidly the crowd of almost ... As I said, I had not set out to write a book, Literary Atlas of Canada is intelligent, ar- writer in the House. This is a normal state of entirely Toronto one percenters was baying, and so did feel I needed to seek the approval ticulate, and funny. He has strong opinions affairs in Latin America and Europe though like a crowd at the Roman forum, for the of anybody who might have felt purloined on Canadian culture, identity, and foreign less so here. But there were moments when defeat of the NDP pretender. It didn’t matter into the book against his/ her/ their will. I policy, and he had a fire in his belly. So the writer’s ears, at least, were pricked— whether the next government was to be red also did this with those players providing the he figured out how to hire campaign staff, such as when my campaign’s financial team or blue, as long as it wasn’t orange. But why book’s soliloquies, showing them my edits recruit volunteers, ask strangers for money, was unable to ascertain what money we had should that have been a surprise?” and, for context, the preceding and follow- door-knock, and keep his mouth shut in the coffers and one of my trio of cam- ing page only. Others—colleagues still in the when told to by the party brass in Ottawa. paign managers, shaking her head at the What is the biggest misconception about game or those with whom I had a profes- Memorably, he put together one very funny door, said, ‘Don’t let anybody know about running for office? “Well, I can’t speak for sional political relationship—I did not show video during the election mocking Justin this, we’re trying for a government.’ But, others, but my own biggest misconception pages to, believing as I do now that what Trudeau’s escalator ad, which went viral come to think of it, the effort to balance the was that the party brass would be phoning transpired is in the public interest to share. during the campaign, and another mocking books proved, of course, a solely NDP con- their brilliant new candidate to seek out his And, of course, Sarah sees everthing. As did a Peter Mansbridge interview with Stephen cern and spending with no consideration of brilliant views on Canadian culture, identity, a couple of lawyers.” Harper, which got him into copyright trou- the bottom line is apparently now a virtue foreign policy, etc. But, of course, if anybody ble with the CBC. in government so maybe my campaign did actually read my stuff, it was only to vet The Hill Times We know how this story ends. The NDP manager was unduly worried.” for liabilities and as it turned out they did lost 51 seats. Mr. Richler lost to incumbent even do that badly. But I am sympathetic, any Liberal Carolyn Bennett, the red fedora- Your book is groundbreaking for Cana- large undertaking becomes, eventually, a hu- The Candidate: wearing “legend” MP and well-known dian political memoirs because it’s so can- man resources problem. Looking back, I am obstetrician “who delivered half the babies did and raw. Why did you want to write it? amused by my naivety.” Fear and Loathing in the riding,” and who won it with 55 per “To my astonishment, when I did set about on The Campaign cent of the vote, but Mr. Richler says he writing The Candidate I could find no book What is the single most important Trail, by Noah came through the experience with a cliché- recounting a campaign from the ground, way to influence voters and to connect Richler, Doubleday sounding, however, very real sense of hope only memoirs from on high that were in- with them? “There was a wonderful ten- Canada, 378 pp., for Canadian democracy. sion in our office between proven NDP nately suspect. I am being utterly genuine $34. It’s all in his new book, The Candidate: when I say it was the zeal of volunteers, veterans who came out to lead my cam- Fear and Loathing on the Campaign Trail, most of whom I saw in action but did not paign, and other more media savvy whom I published by Doubleday Canada. Titled meet, that provided me not only the energy brought onto the team. Each had a high re- The Hill Times, Monday, november 14, 2016 39 news senate

Members of the Senate National Security and Trudeau government Defence Commit- tee, pictured in this file photo. Independent could prorogue to Senators want representation on all the Senate standing commit- get Independents fair tees. The Hill Times photograph by Jake representation on Wright of Ind. Sen. Michel Rivard in early August. ever pointed out in the interview that he Sen. McCoy said until the selection commit- might not stay as member of the selection tee holds another meeting, no Independent committee as he has been succeeded by Senate committees Senator can replace Sen. Rivard. Sen. McCoy Liberal Sen. Percy Downe (Charlottetown, said she would guarantee that if the selection P.E.I.) as the new whip who will likely be- Conservative Whip Don Senate standing committees play a key role committee opens up more slots for IndepenV- come the new member of the committee. in the passage of government legislation in dent Senators, those slots would be filled. Ind. Sen. John Wallace (Rothesay, N.B.), Plett says Independent the Red Chamber, where all pieces of legisla- “Of course, we will,” said Sen. McCoy. who has been speaking in the Senate Chamber tion are reviewed and debated in detail. These “It’s only right and proper that we should for months on the principle of “fairness, equal- Senators should fill committees can delay the flow of government do so. Part of this whole discussion really ity and proportionality” for Independent Sena- allotted committee spots legislation and cause serious political head- is the question of sharing the burden of re- tors on committees, said it’s the right of all aches as it can slow down the government’s sponsibility. We’re 105 Senators and we’re Senators to serve on standing committees and before asking for more. plan to achieve its legislative agenda. all equal. We all need to pitch in and we both the Conservative and Liberal leadership The Trudeau Liberals do not have a gov- need to take this responsibility seriously.” should accept that. He said it’s the responsibil- ernment Senate caucus as Liberal Sena- Liberal Sen. Jim Munson (Ottawa/Rideau ity of the Selection Committee members to Continued from page 1 tors were booted from the national Liberal Canal, Ont.), vice-chair of the Senate Selection make the necessary changes and ensure that caucus in early 2014. Committee, said Independent Senators should when new Senators are sworn in, they have constituted and Independent Senators get Since coming to power last year, Mr. have more representation on committees, adequate number of openings on committees. their fair share of representation, says the Trudeau has appointed only Independent proportionate to their numbers. However, he “It’s not a gift that’s going to be given to [In- government’s Senate representative. Senators on the non-binding recommendation added that it would take some time because dependent Senators], that they have to be on In an emailed statement to The Hill Times, of the non-partisan Senate Advisory Board. after the new Senators are sworn in, the Sen- bended knees to the partisan Senate caucuses Ind. Sen. Peter Harder (Ottawa, Ont.), the Conservative Senators are the opposi- ate leadership on all sides will have to follow a to get those positions,” said Sen. Wallace, who government’s Senate representative, said tion party in the Upper Chamber. So, to process to come up with an agreement on the described the committee work as the “heart he wants to reach a settlement with the ensure that the government legislation composition and membership of committees. and soul” of a Senator’s legislative work. “They, Conservative and Liberal Senate leaderships receives fair review in the Upper Chamber “We have to revisit the rules and accom- as a matter of right as Senators, have a right of through negotiations. But, should that option and committees, the Trudeau government modate new Senators,” said Sen. Munson. equality, have a right to those committee posi- fails, he will consider other options includ- needs the support of Independent Senators. “It should be done in a proportional way. I tions. Those in Senate leadership that are able ing trying to pass a sessional order, or Mr. Committee assignments are one of the certainly agree that Independent Senators to make that happen, in particular those in the Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) could prorogue key tools for the Senate leadership on both should have their fair share of seats on Selection Committee, should get on with it. Do Parliament in the summer. sides of the aisle to reward or penalize every committee. It’s the right thing to do.” it. Do the right thing.” “If a negotiated settlement can’t be caucus members and to keep them in line. Sen. Munson, former Liberal whip, how- [email protected] reached, one of the options being consid- Standing committee members do not get any ered is to try to pass a sessional order in additional salaries for their committee work, the Chamber through a vote,” wrote Sen. but committee chairs and vice-chairs receive Harder in an email to The Hill Times. $11,800 and $5,900, respectively, on top of “Another option would be to wait for a their regular annual salaries of $145,400. In recognition of new Speech from the Throne, after which the In an interview with The Hill Times, Con- committee memberships would be reset.” servative Senate Whip Don Plett (Landmark, Sen. Harder expressed hope that the Man.), who is also the chair of the Selection Canada’s brightest minds issue of Independent Senators’ commit- Committee, said Independent Senators have tee memberships will be resolved through two guaranteed spots on each committee Congratulations to the 2016 Mitacs Awards winners negotiations. and they have failed to fill all those spots. He “We’re confident that all sides recognize pointed out there are three allotted slots for there’s an issue of fairness here and that Independent Senators that are unfilled and they will agree to provide the appropriate questioned why Independent Senators are seats for the Independents,” he said. asking for more before they even take what’s “But this has to happen quickly, given that already available. we have many new Senators about to join us. “Why would we give them more if they If it can’t be negotiated, then we will consider can’t fill what they have,” said Sen. Plett. Mitacs and NRC-IRAP Award for Commercialization other options, including putting the issue to a “That only means we have more vacancies Lu Deng, University of Alberta vote on the Senate floor. Achieving fairness on committees.” and proportionality are crucial objectives.” Sen. Plett said that Sen. Harder com- Mitacs Award for Outstanding Innovation – Undergraduate With the recent appointment of 21 plained in an interview with CBC’s Power & new Senators, Independent Senators will Politics recently that Independent Senators Elisa Fernández Castillo, Université Laval; Tecnológico de outnumber both Conservative and Liberal are not being given additional seats on com- Monterrey (ITESM), Guadalajara, Mexico Senators separately. mittees. But, he said when he questioned In the 105-member Red Chamber, there the government Senate representative in the Mitacs Award for Outstanding Innovation – Master’s will now be 44 Independent, 40 Conserva- Question Period on Nov. 2 about why all the Masarah-Cynthia Paquet-Clouston, Université de Montréal tive and 21 Liberal Senators. allotted seats are still unfilled and when they Even prior to the most recent batch of would be filled, Sen. Harder said he does not Mitacs Award for Outstanding Innovation – PhD Senate appointments, Independent Senators lead any caucus and Independent Senators outnumbered the Liberal Senators, but Inde- make their own decisions. Sen. Plett said Yaxi Hu, University of British Columbia pendent had only two spots on each of the if that is the case, Sen. Harder should not 19 committees. No Independent Senators are speak on Independent Senators’ behalf. Mitacs Award for Outstanding Innovation – Postdoctoral chairs or vice-chairs of any committee. “One day, he [Sen. Harder] wants to Wei Zhang, University of Toronto All Senate standing committees are be in charge of them and the next day he dominated by Conservatives and Liber- wants to relieve himself of that responsibil- Mitacs Award for Exceptional Leadership — Professor als. In some cases, Conservatives have ity,” said Sen. Plett. four times more spots than the Indepen- He said until the Independent Senators fill Professeur Bertrand Jodoin, Université d’Ottawa dents, and Liberals have twice more seats the vacant spots allotted to them, he doesn’t than the Independents. For example, on see any need for the Selection Committee to Mitacs Award for Exceptional Leadership — Industry the 15-member powerful Senate Internal hold another meeting to accommodate more Ericsson Canada Economy, Budgets and Administration Independent Senators on committees. Committee, there are nine Conservatives, “Right now, there’s no need for us to Gold Sponsor Silver Sponsors four Liberal and two Independents. And meet,” said Sen. Plett. on the Selection Committee, which plays Ind. Sen. Elaine McCoy (Alberta), who a key role in making decisions on com- is the facilitator of Independent Senators, mittee memberships, Independents do not disputed Sen. Plett’s claim that Independent TM have even one member. Out of the total of Senators have failed to fill the allotted slots Event Supporter Media Partner nine on the Selection Committee, five are on committees. She said the only slots that Conservatives and four are Liberals. are vacant are because of the retirement V 40 The Hill Times, Monday, november 14, 2016 feature parties Party Central

b y R a c h e l A i e ll o Ottawa-Gatineau’s culinary scene shines at Gold Medal Plates The culinary crew from NeXT restaurant preparing their braised oxtail and blewit TTAWA—Taking the escalator up to Avenue in Ottawa; Jon Svazas from Fauna mushroom crisp dumpling. Othe top floor of the glass-domed Shaw on Bank Street (which was Party Central’s Centre overlooking Parliament Hill and favourite dish); Adam Vetterol from Hill Photographs by Jake Wright downtown Ottawa last Monday evening, favourite rest North and Navy on Nepean hundreds of attendees were greeted to the Street; and Richard Wilson from The Pome- sounds of energetic dinner music and to the roy House on Bank Street in the Glebe. wonderful aroma of 10 of Ottawa-Gatineau’s Mr. Thottungal will now advance to best chefs who were preparing hundreds of the national finals to face off against the small plates for this year’s fabulous annual winners from the Gold Medal Plate events culinary competition the Gold Medal Plates. across Canada which will be held in Some of Ottawa’s corporate, culture, Kelowna, B.C., Feb. 3-4, 2017. and culinary power players descended on After the competition ended, and the the venue for what’s become a huge social hundreds in the room had a taste of all the night for foodies across the city. Dressed dishes, guests filed into the Canada Hall in their stylish cocktail best, guests flooded for the more formal, seated portion of the into the Shaw Centre following a VIP meet- evening. Guests were treated to desserts, and-greet with guests of Deloitte, including including a McIntosh apple cinnamon North and Navy chef Adam Metterol, left, putting about 20 current and former Olympians torte, an almond genoise, a raspberry cou- the finishing touches on his trout in bubbles dish. Mary Taggart and Alexandra Zanella. and last year’s Gold Medal Plates Ottawa lis, and a caramel Bavarian cream. and national winner Atelier’s Marc Lepine. The crowd then heard an array of While they mingled, the chefs put the speeches, the Olympians were recognized, finishing touches on culinary winners the first round of me- crowned, and the silent ticulously constructed auction unfolded. plates and bowls of Among the trips what they were certain guests could bid on would be medal-worthy were to Tuscany; Barce- morsels. Then the com- lona and Mallorca; Ice- petition was on. land; and Canada’s own Touted as an Big White ski resort in evening to celebrate Kelowna. Other auction Canadian excellence items up for grabs were in food, wine, the an Ottawa dining pack- arts, and athletics, the age for dinner for four Olympic moguls competitor event, a fundraiser for with wine pairings at all Former Olympic swimmer Mark Tewksbury with Rio flag bearer and Mikael Kingsbury with his 2014 the Canadian Olympic 10 of the competitors’ gymnast Rosie MacLennan. silver medal. Foundation, pits 10 restaurants, along with of the region’s best Fauna chef Jon Svazas’ dish: Lamb, Olympic swag, and doz- chefs against each fermented plum, black trumpet and black ens of bottles of wine. other to be judged on garlic puree, sprouts, potato, rose petals, The emcee for the their dishes along with white truffle. evening was the CBC’s the paired Canadian Scott Russell, who wines from the Niagara Peninsula, Prince many would recognize best as being one of Edward County in Ontario, and the Gas- the network’s leading anchors during the pereau Valley in Nova Scotia. Since its in- summer Olympics in Rio. ception in 2004, the Gold Medal Plates has The crowd was also treated to perfor- raised $11-million for Canadian Olympic mances from Jim Cuddy, Ed Robertson, Former rhythmic gymnast Anastasiya Olympians Heather Moyse, Rosie athletes. and Anne Lindsay, backed up by other Ca- Muntyanu. MacLennan, and Katie Weatherston. This year’s winner was chef Joe Thottun- nadian musicians, including Blue Rodeo’s gal from Ottawa’s Coconut Lagoon, a South Colin Cripps. Indian restaurant on St. Laurent Boulevard. Among the Olympians in the room were He won for his Kerala infused oil-poached Rio’s wrestling gold medallist Erica Wiebe; halibut, fish curry crumbs, woodland mush- racewalker Evan Dunfee; trampoline gym- room aviyal and lentil emulsion, paired nastics gold medalist and flag bearer Rosie with the Prince Edward County’s Huff MacLennan; and past-Olympian and Rio Estates Winery 2015 Riesling off Dry VQA. 2016 Chef de Mission Curt Harnett. North and Navy’s trout in The Soca Kitchen chef Daniela Former Olympian for athletics The silver medal went to chef Jamie Stunt This year’s judges were Mr. Lepine; Otta- bubbles. Manrique. Greg Joy. of Gatineau’s Soif Bar à vin on Rue Mont- wa food writer Anne Desbrisay; Thyme and calm. Mr. Stunt won for his bison, crab and Again Catering owner Sheila Whyte; House oyster with basil and quince paired with the of Commons executive chef Judson Simp- Gaspereau Valley’s Benjamin Bridge, 2009 son; cookbook author Margaret Dickenson; Brut. The bronze medal went to chef Marc local food commentator and culinary teacher Doiron from Town on Elgin Street in Ot- Pam Collacott; and food critic and national tawa for what seemed the crowd favourite, head judge James Chatto. Award-winning a risotto with salsa romesco, spicy shrimp, author Joseph Boyden was also there. chorizo sausage, Sambuca fennel and sea Other attendees Party Central spotted urchin, paired with the Prince Edward included local culinary duo Jordan Holley County’s Stanners Vineyard 2014 Pinot Gris and Matthew Carmichael (whose latest ven- Cuivré Hillier. ture, Riviera on Sparks Street, is proving a These three gents triumphed over: real hit) alongside their main man behind Kevin Benes of Carben on Wellington the bar Stephen Flood; Bluesky Strategies’ Street West; Michael Blackie of NeXT in in Elizabeth Gray-Smith; Ottawa Citizen Stittsville; Mike Houle of The Village House reporter Paula McCooey and her husband, in Wakefield, Que.; Daniela Manrique (the photographer Jean Levac; and the Liberal Ottawa photographer Michelle Silver medallist Jamie Stunt, right with his team prepping only woman competing this year, unfor- Research Bureau’s John Delacourt. 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Free, but RSVP required. portation. Panels are on topics including autonomous vehicles and logistics hubs. A half-day event, 12-4:30 THURSDAY, NOV. 17 p.m. Sheraton Ottawa hotel, 150 Albert St. Nov. 14. CPAWS Lobby Day—Canada-wide board members TUESDAY, NOV. 15 and staff from the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society will be holding their annual lobby day on Port of Vancouver and Port of Prince Rupert Joint Parliament Hill. MPs and Senators are invited to meet Reception—Port of Vancouver and Port of Prince Rupert with the CPAWS team about nature conservation, new invite you to join us on Tues., Nov. 15 to discuss the protected areas, and park management issues. For future of Canada’s trade through our West coast and more information, contact Jill Sturdy at jsturdy@cpaws. how we contribute to our national economy. The recep- org or 613-569-7226 ext. 226. tion will be held in Ottawa at the Sir John A. Macdon- The Power of the Diaspora: Author Meets Reader—An ald Building, 144 Wellington Street, Room 200, from informal discussion on new books published by mem- 5:30-7:30 p.m. All Parliamentarians and departmental bers of the Carleton University faculty of public affairs. officials are invited. Trade and shipping industry repre- This month featuring: David Carment, a professor with sentatives will also be in attendance. Please RSVP to the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, on [email protected] by Fri., Nov. 4. his book on migration, diasporas, and citizenship. Nov. Picture Our Political History—As part of its 150th 17. 5:30-7 p.m. Irene’s Pub (885 Bank St.), registra- anniversary celebrations, the Canadian Parliamentary tion: carleton.ca/fpa. Press Gallery invites members of the gallery and Hill Ukrainian Canadian Congress Gala Dinner—Celebrate community to the official launch of this exhibition 125 years of Ukrainian immigration to Canada, as showcasing the work of some of the best press pho- well as the 75th anniversary of the UCC. Featuring a tographers on the Hill, past and present. Tues., Nov. discussion moderated by journalist Paul Wells with 15, 7 p.m. Au Moulin de Provence, 30 Metcalfe St. Ivanna Klympush-Tsintsadze, vice prime minister of (at Queen Street). RSVP: [email protected]. The Ukraine for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration, display begins Nov. 11 and is open Mon.-Fri., 7 a.m.-7 and Paul Grod, UCC national president. Nov. 17. $125 p.m., Sat.-Sun., 8 a.m.-6 p.m. per ticket. 6:30-11 p.m. The Westin hotel, 11 Colonel WEDNESDAY, NOV. 16 By Dr., Ottawa. Tickets and information available from UCC National Office: 613-232-8822 or Nataliaromas@ Liberal Caucus Meeting—The Liberals will meet in cym.org. 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Email questions p.m.-7:30 p.m. Commonwealth Room, Centre Block, Breakfast—Canadian Nurses Association President by Nov. 21 to [email protected], subject line: Annual Public Parliament Hill. To confirm your attendance, contact Barb Shellian will provide a clear picture of home care Meeting. Meeting will be videotaped and available via Rob LeForte, 613-233-8906, [email protected]. services and programs across Canada. She will also idrc.ca. Waiting for First Light: Roméo Dallaire on His Ongo- ing Battle with PTSD—The Ottawa Writers Festival discuss innovative approaches for establishing a more WEDNESDAY, NOV. 23 effective health-care system. Tuesday, Nov. 22, 7:30 presents former senator and retired general Roméo a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Parliamentary Dining Room (600-S), Liberal Caucus Meeting—The Liberals will meet in Dallaire speaking on his new memoir, Waiting for First Centre Block, RSVP by Nov. 17 by contacting David Room 237-C Centre Block on Parliament Hill. For more Light. 7 p.m. Nov. 30. Centretown United Church, Granovsky, manager of government relations, at 613- information, please call Liberal Party media relations at 507 Bank St. Free for members, $10-$20 others. 237-2159, ext. 525, or [email protected]. Twit- [email protected] or 613-627-2384. writersfestival.org ter @canadanurses #CNAontheHill Facebook/CNA.AIIC Conservative Caucus Meeting—The Conservatives THURSDAY, DEC. 1 Imagining Canada’s Future Forum: Leveraging Emerg- will meet for their national caucus meeting. For more Fahmy to ing Technologies for the Benefit of Canadians—Nov. information, contact Cory Hann, director of commu- Bacon and Eggheads Breakfast—The Partnership 22, Ottawa Conference and Event Centre (Conference nications, Conservative Party of Canada at coryhann@ Group for Science and Engineering presents a talk Centre), 200 Coventry Rd., 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Examin- conservative.ca. ‘Canadian Nanorobots: an Option for Fighting Cancer?’ discuss his ing the human dimension in emerging technologies NDP Caucus Meeting—The NDP caucus will meet with Sylvain Martel, École Polytechnique de Montréal. through social sciences and humanities research, this from 9:15 a.m.-11 a.m. in Room 112-N Centre Block, Thursday, Dec. 1, 7:30 a.m. Parliamentary Dining by-invitation event brings together academic, public, on Wednesday. Please call the NDP Media Centre at Room, Centre Block. No charge to MPs, Senators, and new book private, and community sectors. Organized by Social 613-222-2351 or [email protected]. media. All others, $25. Pre-registration required by Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada Bloc Québécois Caucus Meeting—The Bloc Québé- Mon., Nov. 28 by contacting Donna Boag, pagse@rsc- and the Federation for the Humanities and Social cois caucus will meet from 9:30 a.m. in La Fran- src.ca or call 613-991-6369. Nov. 16 at Sciences. Contact the Future Challenges Directorate at cophonie Room (263-S) in Centre Bock, on Wednesday. TUESDAY, DEC. 6 SSHRC via [email protected]. For more information, call press attaché Julie Groleau, Canadian Nurses Association Annual Hill Day Break- 514-792-2529. Second Conservative Leadership Debate—The second University of fast—Breakfast reception. 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. in Centre A Roundtable with Commander of the Royal Canadian debate will be held on Dec. 6 in Moncton, N.B., and Block. The event will give parliamentarians an overview Air Force—The Conference of Defence Associations will be a bilingual debate. Debates will be streamed live of home-care services and programs across Canada and Institute presents a roundtable with Lieutenant-General online for all party members and all Canadians to see. Ottawa how to improve them. Representatives from the CNA Michael Hood, commander of the Royal Canadian Air All debates are open to Conservative Party members to board, representing 10 provincial and territorial nursing Force. Nov. 23. KPMG, 150 Elgin St., suite 1800, attend. The Conservative Party leadership election will Continued from page 42 associations and regulatory colleges, specialty nursing 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Not for media attribution and no be on May 27, 2017. groups, and nursing students, will be in attendance. media reporting. $15-$50. Includes lunch/refresh- Peter O’Neil’s Book Launch—Vancouver Sun Parlia- Canada Media Fund Showcase—Meet some of the ments. Register via cdainstitute.ca. ment Hill reporter Peter O’Neil will launch his book on FRIDAY, NOV. 18 creators and actors of your favourite Canadian televi- Shaw Rocket Prize—The Shaw Rocket Fund will host a former Senator, I Am a Métis: The Story of Gerry St. Canadian Study of Parliament Group—The group sion shows and digital media productions including its annual Shaw Rocket Prize event to award three prizes Germain, published by Harbour Publishing, Tues., Dec. presents this seminar on Bill C-14, the Medical Assis- Heartland Ranch, Yukon Gold, Mohawk Girls, and High- of $25,000 for the best in Canadian children’s program- 6, 6-8 p.m., Métropolitain Brasserie, 700 Sussex Dr., tance in Dying Act: A Case Study of the Relationships way Thru Hell. Reception guests will be able to have a ming on Nov. 23 from 6-9 p.m. at the Shaw Centre in Ottawa. Between the two Houses of Parliament and Parliament hands-on experience with virtual reality, special effects, downtown Ottawa. Ministers, MPs, media, and special WEDNESDAY, DEC. 7 and the Supreme Court. Fri., Nov. 18. 8:15 a.m.-12:15 gaming, and more. Sir John A. Macdonald Building, guests will be in attendance to celebrate the best pre- p.m. Sir John A. Macdonald Building, 144 Wellington 144 Wellington St., 5-8 p.m. [email protected] school program, the best children’s (6-12) program and Liberal Caucus Meeting—The Liberals will meet in St., room 100. Includes a technical briefing and a Fall Harvest Reception—The Canadian Produce the best youth/family program, as chosen by an interna- Room 237-C Centre Block on Parliament Hill. For more discussion panel composed of experts and current or Marketing Association and the Canadian Horticultural tional and children’s jury. Invite only. More information: information, please call Liberal Party media relations at former parliamentarians. $150 members, $200 non- Council invite Parliamentarians and political staff to rocketfund.ca/initiatives/shaw-rocket-prize/. [email protected] or 613-627-2384. members. Register via studyparliament.ca. a reception with representatives from the fresh fruit MONDAY, NOV. 28 Conservative Caucus Meeting—The Conservatives Halifax International Security Forum—This annual and vegetable industry at 3 Brewers (240 Sparks St.) will meet for their national caucus meeting. For more gathering of the international defence and security from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Tues., Nov. 22. Please RSVP Renewable Industries Forum—This forum is designed information, contact Cory Hann, director of commu- community will feature journalists, politicians, top bu- to Latitia Scarr at [email protected] or 613-226-4187 to engage participants in discussions on transitioning nications, Conservative Party of Canada at coryhann@ reaucrats, and diplomats. Until Nov. 20. Halifax, N.S. ext 227. Canada to a low-carbon economy, through furthering conservative.ca. halifaxtheforum.org The Tehran Test—Presented by the University the role of renewable fuels and bio-based products. NDP Caucus Meeting—The NDP caucus will meet of Ottawa’s Centre for International Policy Studies, Until Nov. 29, The Westin Ottawa hotel, 11 Colonel from 9:15 a.m.-11 a.m. in Room 112-N Centre Block, SATURDAY, NOV. 19 OpenCanada.org, and the Baha’i Community of Canada, By Dr. Register via ricanada.org/events/renewable- on Wednesday. Please call the NDP Media Centre at APEC Leaders’ Summit—Prime Minister Justin this event subtitled “How human rights cases in Iran industries-forum. 613-222-2351 or [email protected]. Trudeau is expected to travel to Lima, Peru, to attend are putting Canada’s foreign policy approach to the A Conversation Between Editors Andrée Pratte and Bloc Québécois Caucus Meeting—The Bloc Québé- the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Economic Lead- test,” will feature panellists: journalist Michael Petrou Jonathan Kay—The two will discuss their new book, cois caucus will meet from 9:30 a.m. in La Fran- ers’ Summit. Until Nov. 20. and human rights activist Maryam Nayeb Yazdi. 6-7:30 Legacy: How French Canadians Shaped North America, cophonie Room (263-S) in Centre Bock, on Wednesday. From Vienna: Leonhard Leeb and Trumpets in p.m. Nov. 22. Faculty of Social Sciences, 4004 120 Monday, Nov. 28, 6:30 p.m., at Ben McNally Books, For more information, call press attaché Julie Groleau, Concert—The Austrian Cultural Forum and Ars Nova University Private, University of Ottawa campus, Ot- 366 Bay St., Toronto. RSVP to rsvpcanada@penguin- 514-792-2529. present this concert. Sat. Nov. 19. 7:30 p.m. Church tawa. cips-cepi.ca/event/the-tehran-test randomhouse.com Bank of Canada Release—The bank is expected to of St. Bartholomew, 125 MacKay St. Tickets: $25 Western University—Is holding a research and uni- TUESDAY, NOV. 29 make its latest interest rate announcement. 10 a.m. general, $10 student. Available online, arsnova.ca, or versity showcase on Nov. 22, 4-7 p.m. at the Chateau The Parliamentary Calendar is a free listing. Send at the door. Laurier. Hosted by president Amit Chakma, with the Consumer Technology Association Tech Demo and in your political, cultural, diplomatic, or governmental presence of the Western leadership team and research- Reception—For the first time ever, the Consumer event in a paragraph with all the relevant details under MONDAY, NOV. 21 ers, London North Centre MP Peter Fragiskatos, and Technology Association will be bringing a taste of the the subject line ‘Parliamentary Calendar’ to news@ House Sitting—The House is sitting this week and the London-region Members of Parliament. View West- Consumer Electronics Show to Parliament Hill and hilltimes.com by Wednesday at noon before the Monday for the next four weeks until it breaks for Christmas on ern in 3D. The evening is organized as a drop-in format will host a reception and tech demo to showcase the paper or by Friday at noon for the Wednesday paper. Dec. 16, but it could break earlier. starting at 4 p.m. with brief formal remarks scheduled latest consumer technology products from its 160-plus We can’t guarantee inclusion of every event, but we will Hope Live—Sarah McLachlan, Alan Doyle, and Rick for 5:30 p.m. RSVP [email protected] or 519-661-3104. members across Canada. From drones, to virtual reality, definitely do our best. Mercer will be among the celebrities featured at this IDRC’s Annual Public Meeting 2016—Canada’s to curved TVs. Tues., Nov. 29, 5:30-8 p.m., Chateau [email protected] year’s Hope Live event, which raises money to help International Development Research Centre will host Laurier, ballroom, RSVP: [email protected] The Hill Times CANADA LOOKS GOOD UP HERE

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