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PMO to focus on FOREIGN POLICY: Global community long-term, policy- PM HARPER SAYS WORLD ‘inept’ at dealing with centric, offensive mass atrocities, Syria, political game MUST ACT IN SYRIA, OTHERS says Sen. Dallaire

The PMO is crafting the Throne And critics say PM Stephen Speech, as Prime Minister Stephen CALL FOR DIPLOMACY Harper has no interest in Harper plans to roll out a ‘robust’ putting these policy decisions policy agenda, say Conservatives. into the hands of Parliament.

By LAURA RYCKEWAERT By BEA VONGDOUANGCHANH PMO chief of staff Ray Novak The global community is still has repatriated familiar and expe- “inept” on how to deal with inter- rienced staffers whose strengths national crises in light of the mass play to the offensive, long-term atrocities currently taking place and policy-centric political game in Syria, says a retired Canadian which Conservative sources say Forces general. the government will pursue in the “Instead of having reinforced fall with the 2015 election in mind. the responsibility to protect and “You have to have staff in place operationalize it and take the who have the skill to recognize that risks of going through the delib- a particular issue is an issue that erate process, the stages of the can surface during an election and responsibility to protect, which is Please see story on Page 6 the creation of the post-Rwandan catastrophe, we are still inept, internationally, to bring about not Photograph courtesy of the White House: Pete Souza Pete House: White the of courtesy Photograph President Barack Obama, pictured Aug. 31, in the Situation Room with his national security advisers to discuss Please see story on Page 4 strategy in Syria. Congress will vote on taking military action in Syria this week. NDP call Trudeau Tory Senators ‘Harper-light’ could be more Firmly in third place for months, difficult to control, New Democrats vow to fight hard to regain momentum. say Conservatives

By BEA VONGDOUANGCHANH As PM fights to regain NDP MPs say party leader Tom control over the Senate expenses Mulcair, whose party is in third place scandal, Conservative Senators are in public opinion polls, will have a wondering where they stand. much higher profile in the coming months and will fight hard to regain the party’s momentum after win- By LAURA RYCKEWAERT ning more than 100 seats in 2011. But they’re also portraying Liberal Leader The Conservatives could have as an empty-headed more difficulty controlling their celebrity politician, calling him “Harp- Senate caucus and keeping them er-light,” and say, unlike Mr. Trudeau, onside to support the government’s their leader has substance. legislative agenda after Prime Min- NDP MPs, who will meet in ister Stephen Harper cut the Sen- for their summer ate government leader from Cabi- caucus meeting this week, also net, say Conservative sources. say they’re not worried about “When you’ve isolated them, I public opinion polls because the PMO the of courtesy Photograph don’t know if they’re going to neces- election is two years away and Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird, Prime Minister Stephen Harper, and Finance Minister , pic- sarily want to be team players, and they are eyeing the gains they can tured on Sept. 5 at last week’s G20 in St. Petersburg, Russia. Mr. Harper spoke passionately at the end of that’s the one issue that, I guess, will make in . the G20 against the need for a unanimous UN Security Council call for force in Syria and criticized Russia for evolve over the next few months. using its Security Council veto to water down any attempt to deal with the crisis. Please see story on Page 16 Please see story on Page 17 2 THE HILL TIMES, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2013 FEATURE BUZZ

ON HEARDTHE HILL BY B EA V ONGDOUANGCHANH Fight Club, anyone? Hill Times, Embassy, and GCTC start Healey andMichael Adder de Michael of courtesy and Times, Hill The Friday Night Fights Photographs by Jake Wright, Wright, Jake by Photographs Let’s do this: Hill Times editorial cartoonist Michael de Adder, left, and Hill journalist David Akin, second left, ridays are about to get a whole through his Cabinet Shuffles strip will talk about satirizing the PMO on Sept. 13 at the GCTC after watching Michael Healey’s new play, Proud. Hill Times Flot scrappier. The Hill Times, with the Jean Chrétien PMO (in publisher Jim Creskey, right, will moderate the evening’s discussion, which is expected to be frothy, lively and entertaining. Embassy, and ’s Great which he created “The Adven- Canadian Theatre Company are tures of Jean Chrétien’s Big Fat teaming up for “Friday Night Mouth”) and more recently with in . With his long-awaited opens at the GCTC for the rest hol,” said Hill Times and Embassy Fights,” starting this Friday, Sept. Prime Minister Stephen Harper majority in hand, the Prime Min- of the season, and is open to all. publisher Anne Marie Creskey. 13, where politicos and theatre- as “Lord Harper à la Darth Vader.” ister takes command and sets a The GCTC says it’s in keeping “What you can expect: No party goers get together for some fun, Proud is a comedy that may course of unprecedented fiscal con- with the theatre’s mandate to lines, no feigning shock, no pious lively and interesting debate. or may not have similarities to servatism. Enter novice Quebec “provoke examination of Cana- whining. Friday Night Fights will The Hill Times publisher Jim real-life politics. According to MP (and former St-Hubert man- dian life” and to “bring opposing dig into the real narratives that lie Creskey will moderate a debate the play’s description, it looks at ager), Jisbella Lyth—a woman with views to bear on themes” from behind the politics of the day and between editorial cartoon- the PM’s legendary control of his a certain charm. Is she an asset or each show. have a little fun with them.” ist Michael de Adder and Sun caucus and how he puts it ahead a liability to the Prime Minister’s “The GCTC does some of the Mr. Healey tweeted last week: Media’s David Akin after the of the greater good. It also looks plan? From the playwright who most interesting theatre in this “The Hill Times, Ottawa’s wonki- GCTC’s production of the contro- at how the over-simplification brought you The Drawer Boy and town and The Hill Times and est political newspaper, is the pro- versial, political play, Proud, writ- of political platforms has ruined Plan B, Proud is a comedy about Embassy have some of the most duction sponsor for Proud. Which ten by Michael Healey. The topic: critical thinking in Canada. what politicians actually want and interesting people in town as is hilarious and cool.” satirizing the Prime Minister’s From the playbill: “It’s 2011 the lengths to which they will go to readers. Who wouldn’t want to Proud opens Sept. 10 and runs Office, which has been a topic for and the Conservatives have just win their hearts’ desires.” see what happens when you put until Sept. 29. Mr. de Adder’s editorial cartoons secured a massive electoral major- Friday Night Fights will take them together and add an ideas- for years, highlighted specifically ity, winning virtually every seat place each Friday a new play fuelled debate and a little alco- More Heard on the Hill on Page 33

4 THE HILL TIMES, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2013 NEWS SYRIA Global community ‘inept’ at dealing with mass atrocities, Syria, says Sen. Dallaire And critics say PM Stephen Harper has no interest in putting these policy decisions into the hands of Parliament.

and more than 100,000 killed since it erupted in 2011. The is currently conduct- ing tests to determine whether chemical weapons were used and Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, has urged the international community to not intervene militarily until a UN weapons inspector’s report is com- plete. Russia, a Syrian ally, has asked those who want to intervene with a military strike for proof that chemical weapons were used and that it was Mr. Assad’s government that used it. Russia and China also hold a Security Council seat at the UN and back Syria, making a UN-sanctioned response to the crisis deadlocked. In Canada, however, Parliamentarians did not have a chance to debate what its government should or could do to help either militarily or from a humanitarian perspective. The NDP called for Parliament, cur- rently on its summer recess, to be recalled so MPs could discuss the issues. Prime

Photograph courtesy of the PMO the of courtesy Photograph Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary South- G20: PM Stephen Harper with France President François Hollande last week during the G20 meetings in Russia. G20 leaders discussed how to intervene in Syria. west, Alta.), who recently announced that Parliament would be prorogued and not return until October, said last month that while Canada supports its allies and that Continued from Page 1 the crisis in Syria needs to be dealt with militarily, the government does not intend only conflict resolution, but conflict pre- to get involved. vention,” Quebec Liberal Senator Roméo “At the present time, the government of Dallaire, a retired general who led the UN Canada has no plans … of our own to have peacekeeping mission during the Rwandan a Canadian military mission,” Mr. Harper genocide in 1994, told The Hill Times. said. Th e Economic Club of Canada presents: With special Introduction by: Several Western countries have been NDP MP (, Dr. Carol Adelman, Dr. Jean Lebel, engaged in debating how to respond to the Ont.) told The Hill Times that Parliamen- Syrian civil war, which escalated on Aug. 21 Senior Fellow and President tarians should have a chance to craft a with a sarin nerve gas attack which the U.S. Canadian response rather than Mr. Harper Director of the International estimates killed 1,429 people in a Damascus deciding by himself what it would be. Center for Global Development suburb. “We hoped to have been talking about Prosperity (CGP) at Research Centre U.S. President Barack Obama has drawn this in Parliament if we had just gone with Hudson Institute in a “red line” on the use of chemical warfare the regular schedule, we would’ve been Washington, DC and has said that the should back within a week. Clearly this is not just intervene with a military strike. any conflict. This is the issue that’s seiz- The U.S. Senate Foreign Relations ing the world community and like other LAUNCH OF THE 2013 INDEX OF GLOBAL Committee voted last week 10 to seven to countries, we should be having a debate approve a resolution authorizing U.S. mili- about what our role is, particularly when PHILANTHROPY AND REMITTANCES EMERGING tary force in Syria. The resolution will now we get the ambiguity we’ve had from the be debated on the floor of the Senate and government,” he said, noting that when ECONOMIES: THE CHANGING LANDSCAPE IN later the House before Mr. Obama has a Canada got involved in the Libyan civil chance to also approve it. war in 2011, the government worked with FOREIGN AID, GIVING, AND INVESTMENT At a press conference in Sweden last the opposition,” said Mr. Dewar, his party’s week before the G20 met in Russia, Mr. foreign affairs critic. 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Continued from Page 4 of “a country that has lost its community should use more international prestige and influ- coercive measures such as the quiet Canadian has not been more vocal about ence in global affairs as it used economic sanctions, and, getting involved in Syria, he said. to be a leading middle power although a last resort, military “They’re left with this posi- with considerable backroom intervention, according to the The world is split into many camps on the most tion of we’re strong and muscu- diplomatic influence and inno- R2P doctrine. lar and the military is the face vative ideas and was able to Sen. Dallaire said the inter- serious international dilemma since Prime Minister of our foreign policy, on the one bring about, as Norway does, national community should’ve hand, but on the other hand, in solutions that big powers and intervened a long time ago, this case, when the Americans belligerence often can’t even regardless of whether chemical Stephen Harper came to power. are looking for support, all they fathom.” weapons were used in Syria. get from Canada is words. It’s Sen. Dallaire noted that since “The chemical weapon use phones to denounce Russian backing quite strange,” Mr. Dewar said. Mr. Harper came to power, Can- is a crime against humanity, of “the thugs of the [Bashar] Assad “I’ve been noting that for ada has withdrawn from sev- but the moving of two million regime” and branding Vladimir Putin the last couple of years, in the eral UN-related interventions refugees, four million internally as the outlier in a G7-plus one sum- past where Harper is glad to and treaties because of “an aver- displaced over 100,000 killed, mit. But the Syrian silence is part of embrace the military and show- sion” to engaging with the UN in god knows how many injured, a recent trend for Harper. The sound ing that’s his imprint on foreign favour of NATO. the lack of humanitarian assis- BY Tim Harper and fury has been replaced by a shrug policy, but I guess they’re learn- “Our not sitting at the secu- tance being able to get in there and a dash from the spotlight. ing that the world is a little more rity council now where we could securely—those are also what TTAWA—Under Stephen Harp- We don’t hear much about Arctic complicated and you can’t just be in the front lines of attempt- we call mass atrocities and Oer, Canadian foreign policy has sovereignty any more, or arming our have a one-dimensional foreign ing to find an influence has these mass atrocities and geno- often been loud and brash. proud men and women of the military. policy,” said Mr. Dewar. only reinforced this pullback cide are down the same path, We have not so much, to use the In Mali, we let the French go alone, Kyle Matthews, senior deputy from the UN and a significant which requires us to intervene,” old cliché, been punching above our rejecting a request for military help and director at the Will to Intervene realignment to NATO particu- Sen. Dallaire said. weight, as we have been making instead, provided logistical support. Project of the Insti- larly if we’re using forces and “So the chemical weapons more noise than our international Baird has spent time cultivating ties tute for Genocide and Human diplomatic efforts in potential exercise is an escalation of it, weight would suggest. in Latin America, his Office of Reli- Rights Studies at Concordia conflict scenarios,” he said. but it is not, for me, the tripwire But as the world grapples with the gious Freedom is up and running and University, said he’s surprised Sen. Dallaire said that “sup- that we needed to engage in vexing question of Bashar Assad and more quietly playing a global role. that the Canadian government porting your ally is positive” Syria. So, the red line estab- his use of chemical weapons, the deci- Harper, we know, is a “reluctant is not saying more about the but the question needs to be lished by Obama was simply bel level from the Conservatives has convert” to the idea that there needs to issue or generally that there is asked: is a military strike the hedging your bets on how far been dialed way down. be some Western military action. little debate about it in Canada. right solution? “I don’t believe you can sort of hopefully see Harper’s position can be The risk in not acting is greater, the “I don’t think there is any so. I do not believe that con- this thing petering out versus described as reasoned, or pragmatic, Prime Minister said. Allies contemplat- real interest by the Prime Min- ducting offensive operations actually wanting to intervene to but more than anything else, it is ing “forceful action” have our moral, ister’s Office in actually putting against the Assad regime is the stop it,” Sen. Dallaire said. startlingly silent. but not military, support, he says. these foreign policy decisions answer,” he said. “Doing it outside of the UN This is the government that shocked But the ground is shifting on Harp- into the hands of Parliament. I “I believe that, under the potentially is a risk. I’m not many in the global community by er, since the Prime Minister made his don’t think they want to have a Responsibility to Protect, and necessarily convinced that it abruptly severing ties with , with one and only comment on the matter. precedence where they’re going under simply a recognition of will break the back of Assad, Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird Then, international consensus to have to do that,” he said. the vulnerability of the civilian nor do I believe that the follow alternately trying to speak directly to seemed to be building. Since, David “There’s a great editorial car- population, and the chances up of what happens then has the Iranian people and throwing down Cameron lost a stunning vote in toon in the of this conflict escalating, and been thought through either,” false deadlines for the Tehran regime to the British Parliament. Germany’s that showed a picture of the regionalizing all-the-more to Sen. Dallaire said. “It seems to cease its nuclear ambitions. Angela Merkel has bowed out. Italy Canadian Parliament and it Jordan and , and get- me the use of force is only the It was at the forefront of opposi- will not back any strikes without UN had a janitor and someone else ting Iran involved, what you’re first component of the solution. tion to United Nations recognition of approval. French President François kind of discussing Syria and all supposed to be doing, in my The second component is what the Palestinian state late last year with Hollande is taking the question to the seats were empty. I really opinion, is gaining the support do you do when the thing is Baird making “no apology for standing the National Assembly Wednesday thought that hit it on the point. of Russians and Chinese for a blown up? That’s not clear.” with the Jewish state.” in a bid to win national support, but Why are we not discussing this? ceasefire and introducing on- Following the G20 meeting in Shortly after his 2011 majority he will not put the matter to a vote It’s one of the largest crises, it the-ground separation forces Russia last week, a joint state- election, Harper landed at a G8 sum- and is prepared to act in concert with has the potential to turn into under Chapter Seven [of the ment was released saying that mit in France to counter, at ’s Obama—if Obama does in fact, act. a serious regional war that if Charter of the UN] that will pull the G20 leaders “support efforts bidding, a call by U.S. President NATO has called for action, the nothing is done, it’s not going those forces apart and then we undertaken by the United States Barack Obama to set Israel’s pre- wants the UN to take to peter out, but actually going set up whatever process is need- and other countries to reinforce 1967 borders as a starting point to deterrent action, but won’t back a to continue to gnaw away at the ed to bring whatever political or the prohibition on the use of new peace negotiations. military strike. Middle East and create more diplomatic or judicial process chemical weapons.” On the same trip, he stopped in Harper heads to a G20 summit extremism and instability but which includes the International Mr. Harper later said that to declare that country in Russia as an elder statesman, yet we’re just pretending that Criminal Court investigating while he prefers “to see a global no longer constituted a terrorist second in terms of G8 seniority only what happens overseas in 2013 it because there were crimes consensus” on the Syria situa- threat, then returned home to tell his to Merkel. His aides say he wants stays overseas and that is not against humanity.” tion, he said the world cannot party at its 2011 convention that Can- to keep the focus on the global the case,” said Mr. Matthews. The “Responsibility to Pro- wait for one given the use of ada’s role in the world is “no longer economy, but this is a summit that Mr. Matthews said the Cana- tect” (R2P) is a UN doctrine cre- chemical weapons. “I think we just to go along and get along with has moved way beyond a pre-cooked dian government is “playing it ated in 2005 and signed by 192 share the view of our allies that everyone else’s agenda . . . it is no economic communiqué. Baird will be safe” when it should be speaking countries, including Canada, when we see developments that longer to please every dictator with a there with other foreign ministers to out. “I think he’s playing it safe which led the move toward R2P, we think in the long term are vote at the United Nations.” take on the Syria question and try to by saying, ‘We don’t know how that outlines when it’s appropri- dangerous for the planet and We have kicked sand at the world’s keep the leaders on the agenda. this could go. It could spiral out ate to intervene in another coun- therefore for us as well, we are despots, openly shown our disdain for The world is split into many of control so we’re just going to try’s sovereign affairs. simply not prepared to accept the UN, played a leading role in the camps on the most serious interna- really take a hands off and not The doctrine sets out that the idea that there is a Russian Libya mission, complete with a Cana- tional dilemma since Harper came to take a risk,’ but I mean, if we’re a states have a responsibility veto over all of our actions,” Mr. dian at the helm of the NATO mission power. If Harper is still the champion member of the G8, G20, we’re one to protect its populations Harper said. and a gala Parliament Hill celebration of some type of political solution, of the top 10, 15 countries in the from genocide, war crimes, He later announced that Can- of our good work, complete with mili- rather than the “reluctant convert,” world, we shouldn’t be silent on crimes against humanity, and ada would contribute $45-mil- tary fly-bys saluting our troops. he must find his voice in Russia, this. We should be actually speak- ethnic cleansing, and if these lion to help Syria, to go toward But on the matter of Syria, Harper because one camp this country can- ing out and speaking to Canadi- mass atrocities do occur, the food, clean water, sanitation has retreated back into the role of the not be in is the camp of silence. ans about why we’re taking a cer- international community has and shelter. Canada has given quiet Canadian. Tim Harper is a national affairs tain situation but it hasn’t really the responsibility to step in $203.5-million in aid since last Before military options were being writer for The Star. This col- been explained,” he said. peacefully. January. weighed in G8 capitals, Harper had umn was released on Sept. 4. Sen. Dallaire said that Mr. If peaceful measures [email protected] lots to say, as recently as June in [email protected] Harper’s response so far is that have failed, the international The Hill Times Ireland when he took to the micro- The Hill Times 6 THE HILL TIMES, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2013 NEWS STAFFINGPMO to focus on long-term, policy- centric political game, play offensive

The PMO is crafting the Throne Speech, as Prime Minister Stephen Harper plans to roll out a ‘robust’ policy agenda, say Conservatives.

Continued from Page 1 Yaroslav Baran, a former Con- after NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair servative staffer and now a princi- (Outremont, Que.), “but not too hard,” they’ve got these types of people pal at Earnscliffe Strategy Group, Mr. Beardsley said. in there now,” said Keith Beards- said Mr. Novak is bringing in loyal, “Traditionally, as the Liberals ley, a former PMO deputy chief of trusted, and competent people he’s rise, the NDP drop and they end up staff for issues management and already familiar with and a team splitting the vote no matter what, now a partner at True North Public who he knows “will gel and operate which is what you want [as a Con- Affairs, in an interview with The well” together. servative]. They’re going to have Hill Times. “He appears to be selecting to balance out how they deal with “They’re going to be really some pretty quality people, and each of the parties so they don’t on their toes on issues that come this is part of a larger retooling for destroy one, which makes the other up, and they’re not going to let the fall,” he said, adding the recent one that much stronger,” he said. things slide. I think they’re going Cabinet shuffle and the expected With Ms. Byrne, Ms. Loubier, to identify key issues much sooner throne speech this fall is part of and Ms. Bonokoski there are now before they end up blowing up in that retooling. six women in senior roles in the their face,” Mr. Beardsley said. Mr. Baran said the “vast major- Photograph courtesy of the PMO PMO, compared to previously “It’s something that they’ve ity” of the PMO’s energy this fall when there were only four female needed over the last several months is going to go into “crafting a very senior PMO staffers, including as well. If they had been able to powerful and very responsive deputy chief of staff Ms. McNa- look ahead, … would you [the PMO] Throne Speech” and “rolling out a mara; director of policy Rachel have sent the Prime Minister out to robust policy agenda to implement Curran; director of tour and sched- defend Pamela Wallin? I don’t think that.” Mr. Baran said he thinks uling Deborah Campbell; and so. You would have said, ‘Okay this the Throne Speech will focus on press secretary Julie Vaux, who left doesn’t look good, before we say “themes” like economic growth, the office last month to serve as anything and support her, let’s let Senate reform “and some addition- chief of staff to Health Minister the story run a little bit, let’s get al criminal justice reforms.” (Edmonton-Spruce more facts,’” he said. The Hill Times Tim Powers, vice-chair at Grove, Alta.). Ms. Byrne was in Mr. Novak, 36, is Prime Minister Summa Strategies, said the PMO charge of the Conservative Party’s Stephen Harper’s (Calgary South- is going to want to drive the politi- 2011 election campaign, which west, Alta.) longest-serving staffer cal agenda in the fall, rather than resulted in the party’s first majori- and has been at the PMO helm reacting to it, as they have been ty win, and became the first female since taking over from former chief this summer. He said the antici- to achieve such a feat in Canada. of staff Nigel Wright who resigned Photographs by Jake Wright, Photographs by Jake Wright, pated fall Throne Speech will Elizabeth Roscoe, a national under a cloud of controversy on In the PMO: Prime Minister Stephen Harper with Joanne McNamara, top, in allow the government to take back service leader and public affairs May 19 after CTV reported Mr. the Prime Minister’s Office; Jenni Byrne, left, and Ray Novak, right. control and switch to an offensive expert at Hill and Knowlton Strate- Wright had written a cheque for game. When the Conservatives gies, said this appears to be the first $90,000 to Senator to first came to power in 2006, they time that there are two female dep- pay back his inappropriate hous- Mr. Van Hemmen left the PMO I don’t see it as a negative,” Mr. had “five priorities” they wanted to uty chiefs of staff in the PMO, and ing and travel expenses to the Sen- and is now a policy adviser to Beardsley said. “From Harper’s check off, and Mr. Powers said he said she thinks in addition to Ms. ate. Over the summer, a number of new Minister of State for Finance viewpoint, if he’s saying to Ray, ‘I could see them reverting to that Byrne’s proficiency for caucus rela- major staffing changes have taken (Crowfoot, Alta.). need people in there who can gear type of score-keeping governance. tions, Ms. McNamara will “continue place in the PMO. Catherine Loubier recently us up for another election that’s “There’s a clear agenda in play,” a very strong role” in policy devel- Conservative Party director of replaced André Bachand, who is coming,’ then he’s [Ray’s] picked a Mr. Powers said. “I think offense is opment and departmental liaising. operations Jenni Byrne, 36, who now at Earnscliffe Strategy Group, pretty good group to do that.” better than defence. This government, “She’s [McNamara’s] now a very previously worked in Mr. Harper’s as a senior adviser for Quebec in Upon Mr. Novak’s appoint- not unlike other governments, plays experienced chief of staff after her PMO as director of issues man- the PMO, and Lanny Cardow, who ment as chief of staff, there were defense poorly, so I think they’re time with Minister Moore and Oda. agement and was national cam- previously worked in the PMO as concerns raised among Con- going to try and regain ground there She’s been a chief since the begin- paign chair for the 2011 election, executive assistant to then chief of servative circles about a lack of by setting the agenda as opposed to ning of this government,” said Ms. has returned to the Prime Min- staff Ian Brodie, has also returned seniority in the PMO. Conserva- reacting to the agenda.” Roscoe, who also said Mr. Novak ister’s Office to serve as one of from the private sector to serve as tive sources have described Mr. Mr. Powers predicted that has “great political judgment.” two deputy chiefs of staff to Mr. manager of government advertising. Novak as a good listener and have agenda will likely include Sen- Mr. Powers said Mr. Novak has Novak, alongside Joanne McNa- PMO communications director predicted that his good rapport ate reform, “key economic planks” brought in people he trusts, “have mara. Ms. Byrne is expected to Andrew MacDougall announced and familiarity with the Conser- and some measures possibly relat- experience” and “can deliver” in serve as national campaign chair he would be resigning from his vative caucus will help relations ed to safety and security. advance of the next election. in the 2015 election. role earlier this summer. Mr. Mac- between the caucus and the PMO Mr. Beardsley said consider- “These guys have delivered,” he Alykhan Velshi, 29, who had Dougall’s last day was Sept. 6 and which were shaken last spring ing the apparent “staying power” said. “Jenni was a senior player in been director of planning in the he is now set to join a London, when a number of Conservative of new Liberal Leader Justin the team that won the election, and PMO, has taken over as the PMO’s England-based public affairs firm. MPs spoke out about party con- Trudeau (Papineau, Que.), the most people who have been elected new director of issues manage- Joseph Lavoie, who was previ- trol, and specifically PMO control, PMO is going to have to pay atten- or employed somewhere or another ment. The office has been without ously working as director of stra- in the House of Commons. tion to him in the next two years. are probably connected directly to one since Chris Woodcock left the tegic communications and new “There will be more authority He said the Conservatives will Jenni through things she’s done for Langevin Block to serve as chief media to Foreign Affairs Minister coming from the PMO now when have to “sharpen” their focus on them or with them or through the of staff to Natural Resources Min- John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean, they deal on issues, because the Liberals, not necessarily with work that she’s done to get them ister (Eglinton-Law- Ont.), has been hired to the PMO there’s more skill, there’s more personal attacks, but by being elected. So she has a reservoir of rence, Ont.) in August. as the new director of strategic knowledge involved,” Mr. Beards- politically smart and boxing Mr. power based on her successes in Mr. Woodcock was one of three communications. ley said. “When you talk to an MP Trudeau in on certain policies. the tasks that she was assigned.” PMO staffers who allegedly knew Erin Bonokoski, who had been and say, ‘I need you to do this for “When you’re government you While Mr. Baran said he sus- of the $90,000 personal cheque working as a manager of strate- the following reasons,’ the MP’s can suck people into say some- pects the current PMO team will Mr. Wright wrote to Sen. Duffy gic communications, was recently going to be able to evaluate it thing on a particular issue and be the same one going into the to repay ineligible expenses. The promoted to serve as deputy direc- and say, ‘Yeah, this person knows because you’re government you 2015 election, Mr. Powers said it’s others who allegedly knew were tor of strategic communications. what they’re talking about.’ can do almost anything you want still too early to tell. “Two years is legal adviser Benjamin Perrin and “They’re fairly bright, politi- Whereas before, they would with the issue, so I can see them a long time, and those jobs can executive assistant to the chief of cally attuned, certainly, and, to a push back—‘Why would I do this, trying to pull policy issues out, like burn people out, as we’ve seen. I staff David Van Hemmen. Mr. Per- certain extent, that was what was this is dumb.’ So I think there’ll they did on the pot one, pull issues would suspect most of them will rin was the first to leave the PMO missing in the old PMO. People be a different type of interac- out that they can then use to their be around, but I would suspect and returned to his teaching post look at the ages and say, ‘They’re tion between PMO and the MPs advantage down the road,” he said. there’ll probably be more changes at the University of British Colum- all young.’ Well they might be, simply because you have more The Conservatives are also “going going forward,” Mr. Powers said. bia in May. Mr. Woodcock left next but they have a wealth of politi- knowledgeable people, political to have to balance their attacks” on [email protected] in mid-August, and, most recently, cal experience with them and so knowledge, at the top.” the opposition parties and also go The Hill Times NEWS FROM AFAR UN Photo: Sylvain Liechti THAT HITS HOME Inside the decisions that change your world.

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EDITORIAL POLITICS Harper does what Harper wants n last week’s Post-Partisan Pundit, “Harper highest (or, more likely, lowest) bidder by all Leaders need to address weaknesses Ifears Trudeau but he won’t cower before means necessary, whatever the cost to quality 2015, he’ll fight,” (The Hill Times, Sept. 2, p. 9) of life and habitat. His plans? It is to railroad a he majority-governing Conservatives the NDP gains, the Liberals are usually the Gerry Nicholls argues that Stephen Harper way to achieve his goals by means of a relent- Twere at 30 per cent in public opinion first party to lose and vice versa.” will stay on as leader of his party to fight less assault on democracy and on difference of polls last week, while the Liberals were at 36 The Nanos poll conducted for the CBC Justin Trudeau in the next federal election in view. His vision? A country transformed to his per cent, and the NDP at 25 per cent, accord- of 1,000 voters also found that 35 per cent 2015. “For one thing, he’s not in this game to idea and will. ing to a Nanos Research poll. The week of Canadians said the economy is their top win power for the sake of winning power; he Which is to say, Mr. Harper does not have before, the numbers were exactly the same, priority, 17 per cent said corruption and has goals, he has plans, he has a vision,” Nich- a vision; he has an idea that bears the hall- according to Eric Grénier, a polling expert the Senate; 12 per cent said health care; 11 olls declared with oratorical certitude. marks of an obsession. who blogs at ThreeHundredEight.com, and per cent said the environment; and three Very well. But what precisely are Harper’s So, barring a miracle, Stephen Harper’s who aggregated federal polling numbers. per cent said the debt and deficit. goals and plans? What is his vision? Is it just to reasons for staying on appear to have Right now, that’s the good news for the Lib- Mr. Nanos, meanwhile, told CBC that the go by his policies and actions through the past everything to do with Stephen Harper, erals and bad news for both the Conservatives Conservatives must strengthen their brand seven years of his tenure as Prime Minister? and precious little to do with the greater and the NDP. But it is two years away from as the ones in control of the economy and His goals appear to be to consolidate his power good of Canada and Canadians, both now the next federal election and lots of events can they must get a better control of the Senate in order to continue turning Canada into a mil- and for the foreseeable future. change the outcome of the 2015 campaign. scandal. He also said the NDP and Liberals itaristic petro-mining state by plundering the P.J. Robertson The Liberals have mostly led the Con- need to better strategize their attacks and country’s resources and selling them off to the Morrisburg, Ont. servatives since Liberal Leader Justin policy on the economy and jobs. Trudeau was elected leader in April and “For the Liberals, don’t be smug,” Mr. have rebounded from a drop in poll num- Nanos said. “You have to have a plan, a vision, bers in July when they were polling in something related to the economy,” adding that Hill Times’ Spin Doctors should the low 30s. But the bad news is Liberal the economy will “make or break the political Leader Justin Trudeau’s admission that he futures of all the federal party leaders.” have read Russian legislation smoked pot at a dinner party is considered Our advice? Prime Minister Stephen “statistical puffery” since it drives interest, Harper should offer more hope and light. t is unfortunate that the “Spin Doctors” caricatured this Russian law as “anti-gay” and but not votes, according to Nik Nanos’ poll. He should also be more accessible to the I were not aware of what the Russian leg- characterized it as “hateful, intolerant and “There’s a tendency to talk about the national media, more confident, and he islation on homosexuality actually stated, mean-spirited.” He could not have actually read Liberals ‘doing things right,’ in terms of should take a tougher stand on the environ- before giving their opinion on it, (The Hill the law. The law was not born out of hostil- explaining their recent popularity among ment and climate change. He also needs to Times, Aug. 19, 2013). ity towards persons with same-sex attraction. the polls, but I think the reality is this is clean up the Senate expenses scandal. This Russian law was passed unanimously Rather, it was drafted with the intent of protect- still the Conservatives being punished for Mr. Mulcair, who does offer more seri- in June, 2013, by liberals, conservatives, and ing the innocence and well-being of children. issues related to the Senate controversy,” ous substance over style, should also try to socialists in the Russian Parliament (DUMA). It Russia decriminalized homosexuality in Mr. Nanos told The Hill Times. “ lighten up. He needs to offer more humour, focused on the protection of minors. It was an 1993. Nothing has changed since then. The “For the New Democrats and Thomas light, and some sizzle. amendment to the law previously passed by the recent legislation is in line with international law Mulcair, what they need [do] to improve is Mr. Trudeau, who offers hope and light, State Duma in 2010, “On Protection of Children and does not violate human rights in any form. for Justin Trudeau to make mistakes. That’s should also offer concrete policies sooner rath- from Information Harmful to their Health and There is no punishment for acts of homosexual- actually the shortest path to improving the er than later. It’s time for him to stretch his legs Development.” The law prohibits the promo- ity conducted in private between adults. The law political fortunes of the New Democrats. on hard policies and test his ideas and vision. tion of any sexual lifestyle harmful to minors, does not penalize homosexual activity, and no When we look, from a long-term perspec- Prime Minister Harper, Mr. Mulcair, including heterosexual acts. The law also forbids one is arresting or putting gays in prison. tive, when we look at the NDP and the and Mr. Trudeau all to address their weak- any act which promotes the use of intoxicating C. Gwendolyn Landolt Liberal trend line, they’re almost perfect nesses to strengthen their own and their drugs, alcohol, denies family values, promotes National vice-president mirror images of themselves. Whenever parties’ leadership. gambling and promotes offending language. REAL Women of Canada Mr. Baird, minister of Foreign Affairs, has Toronto, Ont. Current I FH program neglects fair hearing for refugees: reader y name is Jocelyn Lee. As a 16-year old ulations they experience. For example, many Mresident of Oakville, Ont., I am immense- refugees like my mom have fled war, famine, or ly proud to be born and raised in Canada. My violence. Not being able to access medications mom was a refugee from Vietnam and my dad for life-threatening conditions and severe com- is Canadian born. As the 16-year-old co-chair plications for children at risk is not only mor- of the Student Voice Committee and Grade ally unconscionable, but often escalates costs to 12 representative of the Interact Club at my Canadians in the long run. high school, I am committed to take a stand to The costs incurred by neglecting health con- support the access of a health insurance pro- ditions in the present because of a lack of health gram for refugees in Canada. I am asking for insurance are huge and difficult to determine. a review to reverse cuts to the Interim Federal Yet, people from designated countries of Health (IFH) program, which was amended in origin have no coverage—even in the case of April 2012. Having lived all my life with family emergencies, pregnancy or ill children. As a and relatives who have experienced the hard- Canadian, my call is to the minister of Citizen- ships of being a refugee, I feel that the present ship and Immigration to answer the vital hope IFH program continues to neglect a fair hear- that allows Canadians to be proud. Together, ing for refugees. Their voices should be heard. we will be able to bring light to the essential Ultimately, 35 to 45 per cent of all refugee dialogue and critical decisions surrounding claimants will become Canadian citizens. Pit- the present IFH program that affects us all. ting Canadians against refugees, by arguing Jocelyn Lee the need for equity, denies the tremendous trib- Oakville, Ont. THE HILL TIMES, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2013 9 POST-PARTISAN PUNDIT 2015 ELECTION ston Churchill—a riddle wrapped Wild Card # 4: Mulcair’s Whiskers in a poutine. Just consider the We Canadians are known as a province’s wacky voting history. tolerant and open-minded people, Canada’s political deck Once Quebec voters were staunchly but are we ready to elect a Prime pro-Liberal, then, practically over- Minister with a beard!? night, they switched allegiance to the Progressive Conservatives; then Wild Card # 5: The Hand of God just as abruptly, they threw their lot The most “wild” of all the wild in with the Bloc Québécois, until cards, “The Hand of God” refers riddled with wild cards the last election when they voted to those events that occur like a overwhelmingly for the NDP, which bolt out of the blue and which stunned just about everybody, topple everybody’s political chess No one can accurately predict the winner of the 2015 federal election. That’s including the NDP. How will Que- boards: terrorist attacks, natural becers vote in 2015? Will they stick disasters, stock market crashes, with the NDP or return to voting oil spills, Rob Ford videos. If because Canada’s political future will, in all likelihood, be determined by wild cards. Liberal? Will the Bloc make a come- you’re an atheist, and you don’t back? Can the Tories compete? Who “Wild cards” are those random Wild Card #1: Justin Trudeau like the idea of God, you might knows? Only one thing is certain: call this particular wild card, fate, events, unforeseen outcomes and The media don’t like to focus Whatever happens in Quebec in luck or pure randomness. Famed unpredictable variables that gum up on this, but Liberal Leader Justin 2015 probably won’t be expected. author Nicholas Taleb calls such the gears of even the most sophisti- Trudeau is a walking, talking, unexpected events, “Black Swans.” cated forecasting machinery. pot-smoking question mark. Yes, Wild Card # 3: The Economy And such wild cards can, and But whatever you call these he’s photogenic, and, yes, he’s When 2015 rolls around how BY Gerry Nicholls often do, change the course of history. potentially election-changing charismatic, but he’s also untested, will Canadians feel about their For instance, General George happenings, the point is they inexperienced and prone to verbal economic future? That’s a cru- AKVILLE, ONT.—The Amaz- Custer’s future was dramatically just can’t be predicted, unless, of gaffes. So how will Trudeau fare cial question. If they are feeling ing Kreskin, astrologers, tea changed by an unpredictable variable course, you’re God. O in the next general election, when antsy about the economy, it gives leaf readers, Ouija board users known as too many Sioux warriors. So given all these wild cards, he will face off against Prime Harper an advantage because, and political pollsters all have one Anyway, my point is, right instead of trying to vainly predict Minister Stephen Harper and NDP rightly or wrongly, he’s consid- thing in common. now Canada’s political deck is the future, we should instead heed leader Thomas Mulcair, two tough, ered a good economic manager. Not one of them can accurate- riddled with capricious wild cards Doris Day’s wise words: whatever wily veterans? Will Trudeau soar If, on the other hand, Canadians ly predict the winner of the 2015 that make election predictions as will be, will be. like a rocket or fall like a bomb? in 2015 are feeling confident and federal election. worthless as Toronto Blue Jays Gerry Nicholls is a communi- Answer: Nobody knows. optimistic, they might just be in That’s because Canada’s polit- World Series tickets. cations consultant. the mood to legalize marijuana, ical future will, in all likelihood, To give you an idea as to what Wild Card # 2: Quebec www.gerrynicholls.com which would give Trudeau and the be determined by the cards—as in I mean, here are five wild cards When it comes to federal poli- [email protected] Liberals an edge. wild cards. currently in play: tics, Quebec is—to paraphrase Win- The Hill Times

OPINION LEGALIZING MARIJUANA Trudeau obliged to explain how Liberal government would implement legalization would have the right to opt out of If Justin Trudeau and the Liberal Party want to make legalization an election issue, then they have an legalization? While provinces might be attracted by the prospect of new obligation to spell out in detail how they would go about it. This they have failed to do so far. tax revenues and lower policing and court costs, they would have to bear so long as Colorado and Washington requirements, there are fears there The state is to begin accepting and much of the burden of regulating maintain strict laws governing the would still be a large illegal market reviewing licensing applications at and implementing the production, production, processing, and sale of since a high proportion of users are the start of next month, with com- processing and sale of marijuana. marijuana. under the age of 21. mercial retail sales early next year. If a profit-motive commercial Proponents of legalization in There are concerns, as well, A second referendum must be held market for marijuana were to be Colorado and Washington argued that as marijuana production and in November to approve how mari- established, what rules would exist BY David Crane that costly police and court time is sales become commercial activi- juana will be taxed. on advertising and other forms of spent dealing with charges of simple ties advertising and other forms of The Washington referendum also marketing, and would competition ORONTO—Liberal Leader Jus- possession, so there would be cost marketing would also lead to high- legalized marijuana use for adults 21 lead to lower prices and higher Ttin Trudeau may have gotten the savings. In addition, regulating mari- er consumption. In addition, there years of age and older and permitted consumption? Would there be any effusive headlines he wanted when juana sales, as is done with alcohol are health concerns from increased sales at state-licensed stores of up to social or health risks—and costs— he declared himself in favour of the and tobacco, would take sales out of use and that jurisdictions where one ounce of marijuana grown by from increased consumption? More- legalization of marijuana use. But if the hands of criminals and put them marijuana was legally available state-licensed farms and processed over, as the RAND Corporation he is to be taken seriously, then he into the hands of legal businesses would attract marijuana tourists. by state-licensed processors. has pointed out, pricing is a tricky has an obligation to explain how a where sales could be taxed. The Colorado referendum legal- Marijuana remains illegal for issue—if taxes are set too high, Liberal government would actually Significant new tax revenues and ized possession of up to one ounce people under the age of 21. Likewise, then there will be an incentive for implement legalization. jobs would be generated, bolstering of marijuana for adults 21 years of growing marijuana for personal use illegal production, as we have seen In the two states in the U.S.— state economies, with marijuana to age and over, and also permitted would remain illegal. The Washing- with illegal cigarette sales. If taxes Colorado and Washington—are in be taxed in the same way as alcohol. individuals to grow, unlicensed, up ton State Liquor Control Board was are too low, then would consump- the process of legalizing the produc- Health and safety regulations could to six plants in a locked space for charged with designing the rules to tion rise significantly? Moreover, tion, processing, and sale of mari- be applied to protect users. Individu- personal use. Individuals would be sell, tax, and regulate marijuana and if marijuana consumption is legal juana for recreational use, following al freedom was also a consideration. permitted to provide a gift of up to to begin issuing licenses by Decem- for adults 21 and over, what kind of successful referenda last November, Legalization would also curb one ounce to others 21 years of age ber 1 for the production and sale of messaging would be directed at the though both are finding that setting youth access by requiring proof-of- and older. Commercial growers, pro- marijuana. A 25 per cent excise tax under-21 to discourage consump- up acceptable systems is a compli- age in order to purchase marijuana. cessors, marijuana testing facilities, would be imposed at the wholesale tion? In the case of cigarettes, there cated process. This would be true in In both states, penalties would and retail marijuana stores would all and retail levels, with revenues ear- is a major health case; what would Canada as well, and would require continue to apply for driving under have to be licensed. Smoking mari- marked for research, education, and be the case with marijuana? a significant provincial role as well, the influence of marijuana. Sales to juana in public parks and on side- health care. The sale and distribu- If Trudeau and the Liberal Party raising the question of whether a minors would continue to be illegal. walks would remain illegal. Some tion of unlicensed marijuana would want to make legalization an elec- province could simply refuse to Critics fear that legalization will municipalities have voted to ban remain illegal. tion issue, then they have an obliga- enable the legal production, pro- drive down prices, since the produc- retail operations while some, such In Canada, presumably, prov- tion to spell out in detail how they cessing and sale of marijuana. tion and sale would no longer be as Denver, have proposed a local tax inces would have to bear a large would go about it. This they have Marijuana remains illegal under covert activities with risk of arrest, on recreational marijuana sales. An share of the costs and responsibili- failed to do so far. U.S. federal law. But the U.S. Depart- and this in turn will boost consump- excise tax of up to 15 per cent is to ties for implementing the legaliza- David Crane can be reached at ment of Justice has announced it tion. And while under-21 consum- be imposed on marijuana produc- tion of marijuana. But Trudeau has [email protected]. will not prosecute marijuana-related ers would be prevented from legal tion, with an additional 10 per cent not spelled out how this would work. [email protected] crimes that are legal under state law purchases because of proof-of-age sales tax at the point of retail sale. Do the Liberals believe a province The Hill Times 10 THE HILL TIMES, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2013 COPPS’ CORNER HAITI & AID Financial tough times can dictate difficult choices

nation of 10 million people little International Development Agency toric and cultural sites and a third The former CIDA could have more than three years ago. with little fanfare or public reaction. has been set up to fund a business given an informed, thorough, poli- Haitians are still digging them- After all, supporters of the centre assisting small and medi- cy answer to that question. Unfor- selves out of this natural disaster, move claimed aid strategies would um-sized businesses. tunately, it doesn’t exist any more. and desperately need continued be stronger when aligned with a Per capita Gross Domestic Voices of reason, that can international help to succeed. larger Foreign Affairs department. Product in the Ukraine is $6,400. legitimately apply the brakes BY Sheila Copps Unfortunately, Haiti is no lon- A single ministry holding all inter- In Haiti, it is $1,300. Haitians have to a wrong-headed change ger a top-of-mind story in Can- national levers; from diplomacy, to an 85 per cent greater chance of of direction in Canada’s TTAWA—Last week the ada. When it is in the news, the trade, to development, would cul- dying in infancy than Ukrainians. international aid, have been Oworld celebrated the Interna- cursory content is often critical. minate in better decision-making. According to the World Health sidelined or snuffed out. tional Day of Charity. That reality makes major reduc- In addition, financial tough Organization, per capita health Instead, municipal politicians International Development tions easier to justify since they times can dictate difficult choices, expenditures in Ukraine are $433 in Canada and the Ukraine will Minister issued are politically palatable. including this drastic reduction in (U.S.) versus $89 (U.S.) in Haiti. relish the connection via a federal a congratulatory letter to mark Politicians are paid to chase news Haiti help. According to the CIA World program that is far more politi- the occasion, citing our country’s bites. But good governments depend But at the same time the gov- Factbook, Ukrainians can cur- cally popular than a perceived response to the Haitian earth- on the bureaucracy to develop long- ernment is reducing aid to an eco- rently expect to live more than Haitian boondoggle. quake as a prime example of citi- term, rational public policy. nomic basket case, it is funnelling seven years longer than Haitians. A local exchange program zen engagement. The current slash and burn new monies via another interna- Individual Ukrainians current- with the Ukraine could also prove The same week, we learned his Haiti proposal is nothing but. tional program called the Ukraine ly consume almost 100 per cent to be politically fertile for Prime government is entertaining a 56 Bureaucrats should be there to Municipal Local Economic Devel- more electricity than Haitians. Minister Stephen Harper on per cent budget cut to one of the provide advice, and ensure long- opment program. By all measures, from life the vote-rich Prairies. An active poorest countries on Earth. term planning and direction in their The Federation of Canadian expectancy, to health outcomes, Ukrainian diaspora, supportive of Although funding decisions areas of expertise. They hold the Municipalities manages this to economic development, Haiti is the change, is critically important have not yet been finalized, req- keys to internal corporate memory. five-year, $19-million investment a country desperately in need of in several ridings in Winnipeg, uisite explanations are already Public servants can provide thought- funded by the federal government more Canadian help, not less. Regina and Edmonton. being trotted out. Some even ful counterpoints to politicians who that began in 2010. By comparison, branding exer- In the new Department of For- claim that Haiti will be stronger are about to make a mistake. The program is designed to cises, and local business develop- eign Affairs, Trade and Develop- as a result of a reduction from the But when bureaucrats are encourage trade and economic ment should not supplant life, ment, it is no accident that devel- current $205-million annual con- sidelined, or complete ministries links with 12 cities in the former health, and survival as candidates opment comes last. tribution to a measly $90-million. abolished altogether, it is that Soviet Union. for government support. Sheila Copps is a former Cabi- The numbers supposedly much easier for politicians to pur- One project includes a local All former Soviet projects are net minister in former Liberal restore Canada’s contribution sue sound bites instead of sound branding exercise between very laudable, but certainly beg prime minister Jean Chrétien’s to the levels that existed prior to public policy. Regina and a similar-sized city in the question: what is the relative government. a devastating earthquake that Last spring, the Conservative the Ukraine. Another investment priority of a branding exercise [email protected] destroyed this impoverished budget abolished the Canadian finances the repair of local his- versus a life-saving one? The Hill Times

OPINION POLITICS Smile, Prime Minister: PM should come clean on Prime Minister Stephen Harper, pictured last what went down in PMO on month in Ottawa leaving his Langevin Block office on Wellington Senate expenses scandal Street. Columnist Michael Qaqish says there Although one Liberal Senator individuals who are no longer in remains many has resigned and two Conserva- his office and avoid taking respon- unanswered tives have returned money to sibility for what took place in the questions and government coffers as a result PMO, as well as his questionable a thirst for of their unethical actions, there judgment in the appointment of swift action on remain many unanswered ques- Senators Pamela Wallin, Mike Senate reform. BY Michael Qaqish tions on the particulars of the Duffy and . Wright-Duffy affair. The Prime Minister seems to be TTAWA—As Stephen Harp- Initially, the public was led to gearing up for a delayed Throne Oer attempts to put the Senate believe that this was an arrange- Speech in the hopes of refresh- scandal to rest by proroguing ment exclusively between the two ing the government agenda. After Parliament well into the fall, men, but we have since learned oth- more than seven years in office, we there remains many unanswered erwise. Wright’s told inves- can safely predict to see an empha- The Hill Times questions and a thirst for swift tigators that at least two other staff- sis on the economy, the economy, action on Senate reform by the ers in the PMO were also aware of and more economy. Likely a few Canadian people. the exchange that included Wright lines on tough-on-crime priorities Recent reports indicated that cutting a cheque in the amount of will likely be thrown as a bone to several access to information $90,000 to Senator Mike Duffy. This the party base. requests led to no paper trails contradicted the party messaging in With a majority government, Photograph by Jake Wright, from both the Prime Minister’s the House of Commons. Harper is bound to set and push Office and the Privy Council In a recent interview, NDP his agenda through the House legislation and health care that Then, and only then, can the gov- Office, the bureaucratic support Leader Thomas Mulcair pointed with little resistance. But it is burdens provinces the most. ernment legitimately refresh its branch for the government. out that Harper has kept a very hard to imagine the opposition Senate reforms may have been agenda. We shouldn’t have to wait Sailing into power on a wave low profile in the past few months parties and general public moving a priority for Harper while he was for an RCMP investigation, access of accountability and cleaning up and noted that several PMO offi- on from the Senate scandal with- in opposition, but it took a Sen- to information requests from government following the Liberal cials have moved out of that office. out all the facts. ate scandal for his government journalists, or leaks from party sponsorship scandal in 2006, the Mulcair was implying that, as The government is quick to to finally refer the matter to the insiders to learn the truth. Conservatives have excelled at more details trickle out in the fall point out that Senate reform Supreme Court for an opinion. Michael Qaqish is a political misleading the public on fulfilling from the ongoing RCMP inves- requires consensus from the prov- Canadians deserve to know columnist, commentator and their commitments on this front. tigation into the Senate debacle, inces, yet they seem to have no the facts directly from the Prime host of the morning show on Chin In fact, the Senate scandal has additional Conservative staffers interest in consulting with their Minister on what happened in Radio Ottawa become more of a cover-up that could be implicated in the scandal. provincial counterparts, or even his office. Once those facts are www.michaelqaqish.ca has gained traction with the aver- At that time, Harper would be able hosting a first ministers meeting clear, Senate reform should be the [email protected] age voter. to distance himself from those when it comes to tough-on-crime next priority for the government. The Hill Times

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3-day 1.5-day 2-day 1/2-day Comprehensive pension/financial Condensed for EX’s Ready to Retire 12 THE HILL TIMES, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2013 OPINION SENATEThere is another option: making sober second thought effective The Senate can do important and unique work, but full and fair public explanation by decision-makers before they act is key to having citizens gain control over what goes on in their societies.

BY Henry McCandless

TTAWA—The Prime Minister Oappears to want the expense scandal to “fester,” according to a story in The Hill Times on Sept. 2, to force Canadians to accept either an elected Senate or its abolition. This would leave two or one legis- lative bodies increasingly infected by American-style dysfunctional political partisanship. Photograph by Jake Wright, The Hill Times There is another option. In the spotlight: Saskatchewan Senator Pamela Wallin, pictured on Aug. 12 at the Senate Internal Economy meeting on Parliament Hill, is one of three current Senators If Senators can manage to think and one former Senator involved in the infamous Senate expenses scandal, the controversy over inappropriate housing and travel expenses claimed by some Senators. outside the box, they can apply the Columnist Henry McCandless, a former principal in the Auditor General’s Office from 1978 to 1996, says the Senate needs much more accountability and transparency. Senate’s established sober second thought mandate to bring about a Ursula Franklin thus redefined affecting citizens in important ways tion, Senators working to save ard Dawkins, CBC’s Eleanor Wach- level of executive government public public accountability for today’s by making it a condition of agreeing the work of their institution must tel asked him a good question: why explanation obligation for its legisla- world. She showed that its essence even to assess the bill, and the bill’s withstand the partisanship aim of did he think the English scientific tive intentions that has never been is required public explanation opponents also publicly answered the current Prime Minister. intelligentsia initially rejected Dar- sought and therefore never achieved. from decision-makers before they the Franklin questions, legislators A workable solution for the win’s conclusions about evolution? The Senate can hold the executive are authorized to act. and citizens could decide which set Senate to regain citizen respect, Dawkins replied that it was government publicly and effectively After-the-fact audit and public of implications best serves the pub- regardless whether its members are probably because they didn’t think to account for its intentions and rea- inquiries are needed, but they lic interest, and act accordingly. appointed by the Prime Minister or anything so important could be sons for a bill that would affect citi- don’t prevent what should not If the House of Commons none- elected, is to have them accept as a simple. The same has been true for zens in important ways. It can refuse have happened. theless forces a bill through without condition for Senate membership citizens’ representatives’ under- to pass a bill from the House of Com- An example of needed public the needed answering (which it can publicly committing to requiring standing of the concepts of public mons that does not explain publicly, explanation in a legislature needed do), the Senate can publicly explain from bill proponents the answers accountability and of holding to fully and fairly, for the outcomes it for intentions, but not given before to Canadians why it refused to pass to the Franklin questions for pro- account. Given that it is public proposes: who would gain what ben- decision-makers obtain the signature the bill. That is, the proponents had posals that would affect citizens in accountability that drives perfor- efits from what is proposed, and why of the Crown, are prorogations of a refused to publicly explain to a important ways. Elected Senators mance, Ursula Franklin showed they should, in both the short and lon- legislature, sought simply as partisan standard of public explanation that will be subject to partisan pressure us how to make the simplicity of ger term; and who would bear what strategy. But the need also applies citizens have the right to see met. from their party, but those appoint- the public accountability obliga- costs and risks, and why they should, to a pipeline proposal or to financial Citizens could then be expected to ed by the Prime Minister without tion produce fairer decisions by in both the short and longer term. disclosure legislation. The federal back the Senate, not the executive commitment to accountability decision-makers in authority. We owe these two powerful and Baird/Harper Bill for the 2006 Gov- government as likely the proponent. answering and to boost loyal party Thus, the Senate can do impor- basic public accountability questions ernment Accountability Act aston- We now need to think of parti- numbers in the Senate can have a tant and unique work for citizens to Dr. Ursula Franklin from her 1989 ishingly did not even define account- sanship. The obligation of decision- road to Damascus. by requiring adequate public Massey Lectures. She pointed out to ability. Nor did it explain why it was makers to publicly explain their As for abolishing the Sen- answering of the Franklin ques- citizens the world over what stared only about certain conduct rules for intentions and reasons before they ate, this would replace the Upper tions by bill proponents before them in the face if they really want certain people in certain situations, act is unassailable. The explana- House and its sober second allowing them to act. Full and fair to control what goes on in their soci- which are a matter of responsibility, tion obligation is nonpartisan and thought mandate opportunity with public explanation by decision- eties. She admonished: “Whenever the obligation to act. It is not about tells no one what to do. It is simply House of Commons governing-par- makers before they act is key to someone talks to you about the ben- accountability, the obligation to the obligation to explain, which ty intentions and the partisanship having citizens gain control over efits and costs of a particular proj- explain intentions and reasons for in a democracy can’t be refused that would go with it. The Senate what goes on in their societies. ect don’t ask, ‘What benefits?’ ask the discharge of responsibilities. Yet without consequent loss of public is, of course, vulnerable to dys- Henry E. McCandless, MBA, CA ‘Whose benefits, and whose costs?’” this fraudulently-titled accountabil- trust—except by those citizens functional partisanship, but, thus is the author of A Citizen’s Guide Formalized, the above Franklin ity bill wafted through both Houses mired in blind partisan trust. far, its members seem not to have to Public Accountability: Changing questions hold to account to extract of Parliament; an accountability bill The Franklin questions can succumbed to it. When representa- the Relationship Between Citizens the public explanations that citizens not requiring accountability and the make partisanship obsolete. tives of citizens use the implica- and Authorities, Trafford 2002. From and their elected representatives standards for it is a cost to society. When the fairness and complete- tions of the public responses to the 1978 to 1996 he was a Principal in need from decision-makers to Now to the Senate’s job oppor- ness of public answers to the Franklin questions for their voting the Office of the Auditor General fairly and effectively challenge their tunity that would increase public Franklin questions become major assessments on behalf of Canadi- of Canada. He leads the Citizens’ intentions and reasons. It is also to respect for it. If the Senate required criteria for legislators’ voting ans, it can be expected to replace Circle for Accountability at www. make clearer their motivation and full and fair public answers to the decisions, partisanship becomes partisanship as the voting criterion. accountabilitycircle.org. ability in proposing an intention Franklin questions from the propo- irrelevant as the main criterion. In her 1997 radio interview with [email protected] such as in a legislative bill. nents of a House of Commons bill In the Senate’s present situa- the Charles Darwin scholar Rich- The Hill Times THE HILL TIMES, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2013 13 OPINION OCEAN CONSERVATION Australia sets a good example for ocean conservation and economic development, together No positions to advance. We can avoid an ecological and economic disaster in the future, but Canada needs political leadership to No biases protect our oceans’ habitats and industries. to nurture.

tailing industry, the proposed network of marine sanctuaries would bring tangible economic benefits. The study projected a 20 per cent increase in tourism revenues as well as longer-term benefits such as BY Andrew Dumbrille healthier fish stocks and protection from shocks such as those faced by Australia’s lobster fishery. TTAWA—However you look at them, Business and community leaders, as OCanada’s oceans are a precious well as the general public, rallied to sup- resource. Fishing, boating, and ocean port the proposal for marine sanctuar- exploration are an integral part of our ies. The Australian government received history and Canadian way of life. Our hundreds of thousands of submissions in marine resources also have enormous support of the proposal, and public opinion and tangible economic value. According research found that more than 60 per cent to the Canadian government’s own fig- of Australians were in favour of protecting ures, ocean sector industries—including a third or more of Australia’s oceans. fishing, tourism and offshore energy— Australia’s experience in creating the contribute more than $28-billion a year to world’s largest marine sanctuary network our GDP and support over 300,000 direct shows that oceans protection can be done and indirect jobs. in such a way that it offers both economic But scientists and conservationists have and environmental benefits, while receiv- raised serious concerns about the health of ing broad support from the public and the world’s oceans. Fish stocks are reach- stakeholders. Independent reporting ing critical levels, with over 85 per cent Canadians know that the failure to of the world’s fish stocks fished up to or manage oceans resources properly can beyond their limits. And overfishing is not have far-reaching consequence. The 1992 the only challenge our oceans face—pollu- moratorium on the northern cod fishery tion, acidification, and habitat destruction resulted in the single largest lay-off in means you get the all threaten the health of delicate ocean Canadian history, with more than 30,000 ecosystems. jobs lost, and had a devastating effect on Despite a series of international com- the communities that relied on the cod mitments the Canadian government has fishery. Polls also show Canadians want critical business made to set aside 10 per cent of our ocean economic progress and jobs but not at the by 2020 for marine sanctuaries, slightly expense of the environment. more than one per cent has been pro- We can avoid a similar ecological and tected so far. We are lagging behind the economic disaster in the future, but Cana- knowledge you need. global community in protecting key ocean da needs political leadership to protect our ecosystems—a position that could have oceans habitats and industries. In recent far-reaching environmental and economic years, the government has made progress, consequences. establishing marine parks and protected The global leader in smart oceans areas in sensitive regions like Gwaii Hana- protection is Australia, which created the as and Bowie Seamount in B.C.; Tarium world’s largest network of marine sanctu- Niryutait in the Arctic; Musquash Marine aries, including the renowned Great Bar- Protected Area off the coast of New Bruns- rier Reef Marine Park. Australia has set wick; and St. Anns Bank Area of Interest aside 36 per cent of its oceans under eco- off the coast of Cape Breton, but we need logically sustainable management and 13 to accelerate progress to meet our interna- per cent fully protected as no-take zones. tional commitments and ensure that Cana- Canada's media and telecom business news you can trust. This effort was developed under the John da’s oceans are healthy and productive for Howard conservative government and was generations to come. completed by the current Labor govern- Andrew Dumbrille manages WWF-Can- ment in 2012. The sanctuary network offers ada’s national oceans governance program thewirereport.ca protection for many of the world’s endan- in Ottawa. Join WWF, the All Party Ocean gered coral species, as well as preserving Caucus and the Australian High Commis- habitat for hundreds of threatened marine sion on Monday Sept. 9, for an ‘Oceans species. on the Hill’ lunch event featuring an Aus- The Australian marine sanctuary net- tralian expert on ocean management and work offers economic benefits as well. A conservation. landmark 2010 study by the Allen Con- [email protected] sulting Group showed that far from cur- The Hill Times World Suicide Prevention Day September 10, 2013

Last year, more than 3,500 Canadians died by suicide. Suicide is the second leading cause of death among people aged 15 to 34. The suicide rate is On September 10, let’s take 11X higher than the national average, action and join the worldwide with the majority younger than 30. movement to save lives.

A significant portion of those Parliament Hill (Front Lawn) contemplating suicide experience 111 Wellington Street, Ottawa, ON anxiety, depression, hopelessness, and September 10, 2013 lack of connection. 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. ET With special speakers: Suicide is an issue that is still Dammy Damstrom-Albach, President, CASP , Member of Parliament, surrounded by fear, shame and Conservative Party of Canada silence—but by breaking through Thomas Anguti Johnston, President, National Inuit the barrier of stigma and openly Youth Council addressing the factors that contribute Terry Audla, President, Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami to suicide, we can all help to prevent it. Louise Bradley, President and CEO, MHCC Candlelight Vigil Each year on the 10th day of September, All Canadians are encouraged to commit to a commitment to saving lives brings learning how to recognize the signs of suicide (www.suicidepreventation.ca) and to light a together communities from across candle at 8:00 p.m. local time on September 10 in Canada and around the world. tribute to the lives lost and in hope for the future.

For more information, brochures, posters and other important tools to share with friends and colleagues, visit the Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention at www.suicideprevention.ca and www.itk.ca. THE HILL TIMES, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2013 15 OPINION GCWCCGCWCC is most successful workplace fundraising campaign in Canada

research, health education and As we begin this year’s cam- Last year, federal employees and retirees raised almost $39-million, an extraordinary patient services; making sure paign, I know that federal employ- people have the tools to cope with ees and retirees, from coast to achievement. This year’s goal for the National Capital Region is $21-million. disabling and life-threatening dis- coast to coast, will come together eases, our goal is so much more to show their support by making a employees and retirees raised another way we demonstrate our than raising funds. It represents pledge through the GCWCC to our almost $39 million—an extraordi- leadership and play a role in help- our commitment to strengthening partner charities, participating in nary achievement. ing make this country better for the communities where we live events and fundraisers, and volun- Our gifts to United Way/Cen- everyone. and work. teering in our communities. traide, Healthpartners and other Every day, in cities and towns, This year, I know federal The success of the campaign, BY Daniel Jean registered Canadian charities have in rural and remote communities, employees and retirees will rise to the most successful workplace an enormous positive impact on fellow Canadians turn to food the challenge again. In fact, just for fundraising campaign in Canada, the health and well-being of Cana- banks, emergency shelters, health the National Capital Region, we is an example of how we work to TTAWA—Federal employees dians. After all, many of us, or support groups and other chari- have set a goal to raise $21-million. build a stronger Canada. Oand retirees are all part of the someone we know, will need the ties for help. We give through Although that is an ambitious goal Daniel Jean has served as communities where we live. Every support of one of these organiza- the GCWCC to the United Way, and there is a tremendous amount deputy minister of Canadian Her- year, we show how much we care tions at some point in our lives. Healthpartners, and the more of work ahead of us, I have no itage since 2010. This year, as the about the people in our communi- In many ways, taking part in than 80,000 registered charities doubt that we can achieve it. 2013 National Chair for the Gov- ties by supporting the Government the GCWCC is a natural exten- in Canada, in order to make sure The campaign coincides ernment of Canada Workplace of Canada Workplace Charitable sion of my work as a federal these vital supports are available. with Blueprint 2020: an initia- Charitable Campaign, he will lead Campaign (GCWCC). employee. I believe that many Whether it’s supporting a tive launched by the Clerk of the more than 260,000 employees of I am profoundly moved by federal employees and retirees school aged child so they have a Privy Council, Wayne Wouters, the federal public service across the generosity of members of the would agree that part of the safe place to go after school to inviting us to exchange ideas on Canada in their annual drive to public service, the RCMP and the reason why we were drawn to get help with their homework; a vision of what Canada’s public raise money for the United Way, , both our careers in public service is helping a person on the street by service should be, now and in Healthpartners and thousands of working members and retirees, because we want to make a dif- offering immediate shelter and the future. We are proud to serve charities across the country. who pledge their support to ference in society and because we links to longer-term housing and Canadians and we are passionate [email protected] the GCWCC. Last year, federal care. The GCWCC, in essence, is resources; supporting medical about our country. The Hill Times

OPINION FOREST PRODUCTS tions to advance federal policy. A key resolution put forth by the Chamber’s Energy and Envi- ronment Committee calls for “Fair Canadian Chamber of Commerce Competition amongst Sustainable Forestry Certification Standards within Green Building Rating Systems based on responsible and transparent green building prin- ciples and criteria.” The resolution asks that the federal government “… encourages fair competition for promote fair competition by engag- ing green building rating organiza- tions that do not have an inclusive approach to sustainable forest certification to evaluate all cred- ible, third-party forest certification domestic forest products standards—including the SFI, CSA, and FSC—against responsible and transparent green building princi- design and energy efficiency, LEED ples and criteria, with the results of Governments around the world, including the U.S., , and Asia, are increasingly excludes two forest certification pro- such evaluations publicly available.” grams in Canada—SFI and CSA— The CaGBC and USGBC LEED concerned about the procurement of forest products from risky and illegal sources. and recognizes only FSC. USGBC rating tools are exactly the types says they will accept FSC or USGBC of green building rating organiza- responsible forest products. In fact, Now let’s talk about leader- approved equivalent but there is no tions that the Canadian government Canada takes this further: while ship of another sort—green build- process and no criteria for review needs to engage to fix this problem. only 10 per cent of the world’s for- ing. As a significant builder and and approval thus shutting out prod- Our government can support the ests are independently certified to a manager of infrastructure, the ucts from two-thirds of Canada’s resolution by sending a strong signal forest certification standard, three federal government is in a position certified forests. to USGBC to promote fair competi- BY Kathy Abusow quarters of Canada’s managed for- to ensure that wood used in con- Builders, developers, and oth- tion by recognizing all credible third- est lands are third-party certified to struction and maintenance of its ers chase points for coveted silver, party forest certification explicitly or one or more of the three globally- buildings is sourced from respon- gold or platinum LEED status and set clear criteria for the recognition TTAWA—Governments around recognized forest certification stan- sibly-managed forests and, as supply contracts are lost due to this of all forest certification standards. Othe world, including the U.S., dards—the Sustainable Forestry such, contributes to the economic, forest certification policy. We believe Also, the government could recon- Europe, and Asia, are increasingly Initiative (SFI®), Forest Stewardship environmental and social well- the other two-thirds of Canada’s sider its own use of LEED only concerned about the procurement Council (FSC), and Canadian Stan- being of Canadian communities. certified forests that are recognized until this problem is resolved, once of forest products from risky and dards Association (CSA). To meet sustainability goals, around the world, should be recog- resolved, we will all be working illegal sources. They are equally Canadian government agencies many governments use green build- nized for a LEED point here at home towards the same end goal—a well- interested in positioning their are leaders in recognizing all forest ing rating systems, including the U.S. in projects that seek LEED certifica- managed natural resource base sup- nations as innovative, sustainable certification standards in use in Can- Green Building Council’s (USGBC) tion for government buildings. porting green buildings in Canada. and forward-thinking. To address ada (SFI, CSA, FSC) including the and the Canadian Green Building Fortunately, a vote on Sept. 29 by Kathy Abusow is president & the laggards, government agencies Canadian Council of Forest Minis- Council’s Leadership in Energy and members of the Canadian Chamber CEO of Sustainable Forestry Ini- are putting policies in place to avoid ters, PWGSC, NRCAN, Environment Environmental Design (LEED) rat- of Commerce could go a long way tiative Inc. and resides in Ottawa. the purchase of illegally-logged Canada’s EcoLogo, and the Com- ing system for new construction and towards encouraging a level playing You can contact her at kathy. forest products. That’s a good thing petition Bureau of Canada’s guide major renovations. While LEED has field. That’s when the 350 members [email protected] for Canada, globally recognized “Environmental Claims: A Guide for made tremendous positive contribu- of the Canadian Chamber of Com- [email protected] as a leading exporter of legal and Industry and Advertisers.” tions by promoting green building merce vote on a number of resolu- The Hill Times 16 THE HILL TIMES, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2013 NEWS NDP STRATEGY NDP call Trudeau ‘Harper-light’

Continued from Page 1 leader,” but rather the Conservatives about celebrities smoking pot. When are taking a hit on the Senate spend- it comes the time for Canadians to “I’d say what the mood of the ing scandal and ethics issues. choose their next prime minister, I caucus would be is very determined. “There’s a tendency to talk about think they’ll be looking for more and We’re determined to defeat [Prime the Liberals ‘doing things right,’ in I think New Democrats are confi- Minister Stephen] Harper in 2015,” terms of explaining their recent dent that Mulcair’s competence, NDP MP (Burnaby-New popularity among the polls, but I experience, ideas, and vision to move Westminster, B.C.), the party’s cau- think the reality is this is still the Canada forward will stand in stark cus chair, told The Hill Times last Conservatives being punished for contrast to Trudeau’s weaknesses in week. “Western Canada is going to be issues related to the Senate con- those areas.” the key for the next election. Across troversy,” Mr. Nanos told The Hill Mr. Julian agreed, calling Mr. Western Canada, it’s a straight-up Times. “For people who have tried to Trudeau “Harper-light” and noting fight between the NDP and the Con- make the connection between Justin that what recent polling shows is servatives. We know that.” Trudeau’s comments related to pot that it is a three-party race. Mr. Julian said it’s one of the legalization and his success, they’re Times Hill The Wright, Jake by Photograph “I understand the media have main reasons the party chose to not founded in fact because in the The NDP has been polling third since Justin Trudeau, right, was elected Liberal an interest in the polling, but that hold the caucus meeting in Saska- same survey that we ask Canadians, leader in April. At that time, an Ipsos Reid poll showed the NDP had 27 per cent doesn’t change the fundamentals. toon, Sask., from Sept. 9-11, a prov- ‘What their most important nation- support, down from a year earlier when Thomas Mulcair, left, was elected NDP The fundamentals are Canadians ince in which the NDP hold no seats. al issue of concern was?’ only six, leader. After Mr. Mulcair was elected leader, his party had 35 per cent support, want change. Mr. Trudeau is a light Thirteen of Saskatchewan’s 14 seats that’s less than one per cent, said tied with the Conservative Party for the lead, according to a Forum Research poll. version of Mr. Harper. The few poli- are represented by Conservatives that pot decriminalization was an cy positions he’s taken, including on and one by a Liberal. Mr. Julian said important national issue of concern.” them. And what we’re seeing now is or my parents’ homecare, or what’s marijuana where he voted with Mr. with the new redrawn boundaries in Mr. Nanos said the Liberals have for the first time … some people are Canada doing on the international Harper, have been positions where Saskatchewan, about half the seats been gaining support from both just scratching their heads and say- stage?’ Those are the serious issues he’s mirrored where the Conser- are now “in play” for the NDP. Conservative and NDP supporters. ing, ‘What’s this? You mean you’re that we have to deal with and those vatives are,” he said. “If people are “Because we have an electoral “The interesting thing is when not going to have any ideas and are the issues we’ll be dealing with looking for change, it’s not a choice map that actually reflects communi- you look at the trend line over the you’re expecting us to just let you [this] week [at caucus].” between Mr. Harper and Mr. Harp- ties of interest in Saskatchewan with last eight months or so it has been coast until the next election?’” Robin MacLachlan, vice-pres- er-light; it’s looking for somebody a number of urban ridings, all of a generally negative for both the New Mr. Mulcair was referring to ident of Summa Strategies and a who has experience, who shows real sudden you’re looking at least half Democrats and the Conservatives, Mr. Trudeau saying that the Lib- former NDP Hill staffer, said last leadership and is somebody who the ridings being in play between the while it’s been generally positive eral Party is not rushing to talk week that “it’s been a long summer” embodies change, and NDP and the Conservatives,” he said. for the Liberals. So the Liberals about policies two years out from and the caucus is “eager” to meet. embodies all those things.” In the 2011 election campaign, the have been picking up from both an election campaign. “New Democrats are eager for the The NDP caucus meeting takes NDP came in second place in all Con- the New Democrats and the Con- NDP MP Paul Dewar (Ottawa return of Parliament, for sure, and place at the Delta Hotel. Mr. Julian servative-held ridings in Saskatch- servatives,” he said. “For the New Centre, Ont.) told The Hill Times eager to get back to the work of said after the meeting ends, MPs ewan. It came in third place in the Democrats and Thomas Mulcair, that he doesn’t focus on polling serving Canadians, so I think this will fan out across Saskatchewan Liberal-held Wascana, Sask., riding. what they need to improve is for and has spent part of his summer caucus meeting is an opportunity to talk to voters. “We need to be lis- In Saskatoon-Rosetown-Big- Justin Trudeau to make mistakes. doing outreach in both his riding to chart that path,” he told The Hill tening to folks in Saskatchewan, gar, Sask., NDP candidate Nettie That’s actually the shortest path to and Conservative-held ridings in Times. “You’re also going to start we need to bring their concerns to Wiebe lost to Conservative MP improving the political fortunes of Brampton and Brantford, both in seeing more from Tom Mulcair and Parliament, and as we fan out across by 1.8 per cent of the New Democrats. When we look, southwestern Ontario. the NDP about his vision, his ideas Saskatchewan after the caucus votes, or 538 votes. from a long-term perspective, when “The difference between us and to move Canada forward.” retreat, I expect that what we’ll be In another close riding in the we look at the NDP and the Liberal the Liberals is we’ve actually put Mr. MacLachlan said there’s hearing from people in Saskatch- last election, NDP candidate Law- trend line, they’re almost perfect ideas out there and taken a stance “no denying” that Mr. Trudeau has a ewan is similar to what I’ve been rence Joseph lost to Conservative mirror images of themselves. When- on issues,” he said, noting that he’s “celebrity status” and that the media hearing in my riding,” he said. “They MP Rob Clarke in Desnethé-Mis- ever the NDP gains, the Liberals are been “hammering out an agenda” on are focusing on it, but with two years want to see an ethical government in sinippi-Churchill River, Sask., by usually the first party to lose and ethics, the economy, energy and the away from an election, the NDP will Ottawa and that’s why I think it will 3.6 per cent and 789 votes. vice versa.” environment. “People don’t wake continue to work to build its base and be very fertile ground for the NDP And, in Palliser, Sask., Noah The NDP has been polling third, up in the morning thinking. ‘Okay reach out to new voters across the and that’s why we’ll be sending MPs Evanchuk lost to Conservative MP however, since Mr. Trudeau was what are the polls saying?’ They country. “There’s no change in our throughout Saskatchewan to listen Ray Boughen by 2.3 per cent, or elected Liberal leader in April. At wake up saying, ‘Okay, what about strategy,” he said. “There’s no deny- to Saskatchewan folks and to bring by 766 votes. Mr. Evanchuk has that time, an Ipsos Reid poll showed my kids’ tuition and how much am ing that his celebrity status makes their concerns back to Ottawa.” announced that he will run again the NDP had 27 per cent support, I having to pay and what are the it tough to break through headlines [email protected] for the nomination in the new rid- down from a year earlier when opportunities for them to get a job, especially when those headlines are The Hill Times ing of Regina-Lewvan. Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, Que.) Mitch Wexler, a principal at Poli- was elected NDP leader. After Mr. train Consulting who closely fol- Mulcair was elected leader, his party 2011 Election Results in Saskatchewan lowed the redistribution process had 35 per cent support, tied with Riding Name Party Votes won Percentage won Lead by votes Lead by % and has analyzed the final pro- the Conservative Party for the lead, posed new boundaries, told The Hill according to a Forum Research poll. Battlefords-Lloydminster Conservative 19,055 67% 11,403 40.1% Times recently that the NDP could Last week, a Nanos Research Glenn Tait NDP 7,652 26.9% win two currently Conservative- poll showed the Liberals still in the Blackstrap Conservative 23,280 54.3% 7,412 17.3% held Saskatchewan ridings—Regi- lead with 35.7 per cent of support Darien Moore NDP 15,868 37% na-Lewvan and Saskatoon West— from committed voters, while the Cypress Hills-Grasslands David Anderson Conservative 20,560 69.9% 14,359 48.8% based on 2011 election results. Conservatives had 29.7 per cent Trevor Peterson NDP 6,201 21.1% The NDP has been stuck in third support, and the NDP had 24.8 per Desnethé-Missinippi-Churchill River Rob Clarke Conservative 10,504 47.9% 789 3.6% place in public opinion polling for cent support. The poll, conducted Lawrence Joseph NDP 9,715 44.3% months, but the quickest way for with 1,000 Canadians, including Palliser Ray Boughen Conservative 15,850 46.9% 766 2.3% it to improve its political fortunes 897 committed voters, between Noah Evanchuk NDP 15,084 44.6% is for Mr. Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) Aug. 18 and 22 is accurate to with- Prince Albert Randy Hoback Conservative 19,221 62.2% 9,380 30.4% to make mistakes because polling in 3.3 percentage points. Valerie Mushinski NDP 9,841 31.8% trend lines show that as the Liber- Mr. Mulcair told The Canadian Regina-Lumsden-Lake Centre Conservative 18,076 53.2% 5,645 16.6% als go down, the NDP goes up, Nik Press last week the polling num- Brian Sklar NDP 12,431 36.6% Nanos, president and CEO of Nanos bers were not a surprise to him, Regina-Qu’Appelle Conservative 15,897 53.5% 4,478 15.1% Research, told The Hill Times. especially having gone through Fred Clipsham NDP 11,419 38.4% Mr. Nanos said the Liberals are his own leadership highs. Saskatoon-Humboldt Brad Trost Conservative 19,930 52.7% 6,647 17.6% leading in all regions of the country “Our [poll] numbers were very Denise Kouri NDP 13283 35.1% except the Prairies, where the NDP high and they [caucus] were giddy Saskatoon-Rosetown-Biggar Kelly Block Conservative 14,652 48.7% 538 1.8% is hosting their summer caucus meet- with the numbers and I just sat ing this week. everybody down, literally all 100 Nettie Wiebe NDP 14,114 46.9% Mr. Nanos also said that he MPs and I said … ‘Take a deep Saskatoon-Wanuskewin Maurice Vellacott Conservative 21,183 58.4% 9,788 27% wasn’t surprised that the Liberals breath, those numbers aren’t going John Parry NDP 11,395 31.4% are in the lead, overall, as most polls to hold, the Liberals are going to go Souris-Moose Mountain Ed Komarnicki Conservative 21,598 74% 16,137 55.3% have shown that trend. Mr. Nanos through a year where it’s their turn Allan Arthur NDP 5,461 18.7% noted, however, that it’s not neces- to have a leadership race, they’ll Wascana Ralph Goodale Liberal 15,842 40.9% 1,550 4% sarily because Mr. Trudeau is doing get a lot of attention, they’ll be on Ian Shields Conservative 14,292 36.9% a particularly good job, even though helium at the end of the spring ses- Marc Spooner NDP 7,689 19.8% he came in first in Nanos’ polling for sion,’” he said. “This is not unex- Yorkton-Melville Garry Breitkreuz Conservative 21,906 68.9% 14,975 47.1% “leader with the best vision for Can- pected to me. But there’s an arc to Douglas Ottenbreit NDP 6,931 21.8% ada’s future,” and “most trustworthy these stories, there’s a cadence to —Source: Elections Canada THE HILL TIMES, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2013 17 NEWS SENATE Conservatives Senators could be more difficult to control, say Conservatives As PM Stephen Harper fights to regain control over the Senate expenses scandal, Conservative Senators are wondering where they stand.

a possible breach of trust. Sen. that allowed for more, or other, Continued from Page 1 Duffy is also under a separate forms of suasion. Now his effec- We poke a lot of fun at them, but RCMP investigation into an tiveness is going to come down, PMO the of courtesy Photograph they do some pretty serious work. approximately $90,000 personal in large measure, to his ability to New Senate leader: New Government Senate Leader Quebec Senator They’re going to have to develop cheque he received from former persuade, based on his skillset pictured on Oct. 11, 2012, here speaking with Prime Minister Stephen Harper. a very efficient communications PMO chief of staff Nigel Wright and the respect that his peers have mechanism with the government in order for the Senator to repay for him. So that can be a little really the inner conversations of is “not intrinsically a Cabinet House leader so that they’re always ineligible expense claims. tougher,” said Mr. Powers. Senate, but more really the total position.” up-to-date on stuff,” said Keith During her time as government Mr. Powers said “a few” Senators broad understanding of what is “His view throughout has been Beardsley, a partner at True North Senate leader, Sen. LeBreton also he’s spoken to are also wondering the policy of government related that the Senate does not have full Public Affairs. “I do question wheth- sat as vice-chair of the powerful how it will work without a govern- to all of the departments,” he said. democratic legitimacy because it’s er or not they’re going to have as Cabinet Priorities and Planning ment leader in Cabinet and are won- Mr. Powers said the Senate’s not democratically elected, so by much control, and I use the word Committee, which Mr. Harper dering about what their relationship power won’t be impacted by the severing that direct link with the ‘control’ deliberately, over what chairs and is considered to be the will be like with the elected MPs. fact that there is no member of highest executive council in the happens in the Senate, as opposed executive Cabinet committee. “I think there’s an interest in the government in the Cham- land, the Cabinet, that’s a reflec- to what they had before.” “Just having her there, being seeing how all of this will unfold ber because “they still have an tion of the Prime Minister’s per- Mr. Beardsley, a former deputy able to advise the people as to how among everybody because it’s important role in shaping legisla- spective,” said Mr. Baran. chief of staff in the Prime Minis- the Senators would react to a par- new to everyone,” Mr. Powers said. tion—bills come from the House The government Senate lead- ter’s Office, said that it’s easier to ticular bill or raise issues that she A Conservative source, mean- of Commons, they still go to the er role has been its own official get support for legislation when knew some of her Senate colleagues while told The Hill Times in May Senate, that hasn’t changed.” ministerial office since 1969, there is someone from the Cabinet might have with a particular bill that that “people are down, but they Mr. Beardsley said the Senate according to Parliament’s web- table to explain the nuances, or was under discussion or political won’t be indefinitely,” and that a still has a constitutional obliga- site. Before then, the practice was the political motivation behind it. decision—because operations tends “bifurcation between the elected tion to approve legislation and for there to be a minister without “That person can take the to look more at things through a sort Members and the unelected Sena- therefore still has power. portfolio appointed in the Senate, information back to the Senate of political prism—that was very tors” is expected. “Where the difficulty comes in who acted as the de facto leader. caucus and say, ‘Listen, this is why useful. I don’t know where that goes The source said that some Con- is in the passage of bills that are The first instance of the gov- we’re doing this bill,’ so there’s at this point, or how they get around servative MPs will introduce a maybe sensitive,” he said. “This is ernment Senate leader not being a a certain understanding, there’s that or how they get around seeking motion to have split caucus meet- normally where you would want to member of Cabinet was with lead- a certain amount of teamwork Senate advice on things,” said Mr. ings, allowing for the elected House make sure your side of the Senate er William Benjamin Ross in 1926 involved in it,” he said. Beardsley. to have their own meetings and the knew why things were going the during the very short-lived reign On July 4, Ontario Conserva- Because the government is appointed Senators their own with way they were and everyone coop- of then Conservative leader Arthur tive Senator Marjory LeBreton technically only made up of mem- neither side welcome to either meet- erates. Now if you’re ignoring them, Meighen’s government. From 1958 announced that after almost sev- bers of Cabinet, without the Sen- ing. There would then only be one how do you get that cooperation to 1963, under then Progressive en-and-a-half years, she would be ate leader in Cabinet, there is no national caucus meting per year if when they don’t feel that you actu- Conservative prime minister John “leaving the position” of Senate member of the government in the the motion passes, the source said. ally even want to listen to them?” Diefenbaker, neither Senate leader government leader. Before Prime Red Chamber. Cabinet ministers When asked what that would do Yaroslav Baran, a principal at Walter Morley Aseltine nor subse- Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary are sworn in as member of the to the party and caucus, the source Earnscliffe Strategy Group, said quent Senate leader Alfred Johnson Southwest, Alta.) shuffled his Cabi- Privy Council in order to sit on said, “Who cares? Who cares what there “clearly” will be “strong commu- Brooks were members of Cabinet. net on July 15, his office noted that Cabinet, which not only confers Senators think anymore? Canadi- nications” between the government Nova Scotia Senator James there would no longer be a Cabinet on them the title of “honourable,” ans are saying, ‘We don’t care about and the Senate leader, and said any Cowan, opposition Senate leader, position for the Senate government but they also swear to keep Cabi- the Senate anymore.’ One side is concerns that Sen. Carignan would said he looks forward to working leader. Mr. Harper appointed Que- net discussions private. elected, and the others are employ- not be able to speak to the legislative with Sen. Carignan, but said since bec Conservative Senator Claude When Sen. LeBreton was Sen- ees of the party appointed by the agenda in a similar capacity without the decision to exclude him from Carignan on Aug. 30 as the new ate leader, she fielded essentially all Prime Minister. If you hooked up a seat at the Cabinet table are a prod- Cabinet was made, he hasn’t been government Senate leader and he opposition questions in the Senate a monitor to the Red Chamber, the uct of “overthinking.” told how relations between the does not have a seat the Cabinet during its Question Period. Unlike line would be flat. It’s dead.” When Mr. Harper first came to Senate and Cabinet will now be table. On Sept. 5, Sen. Carignan met Question Period in the House of Outgoing PMO communica- power, he refrained from appoint- handled. “Clearly we continue to Sen. LeBreton to discuss his new Commons, Sen. LeBreton respond- tions director Andrew MacDou- ing Senators but it became more have Question Period and he will be post and her past experience. ed to questions in a comparatively gall told The Hill Times last week difficult to conduct Senate busi- responsible for answering for the These changes have taken more open (less scripted) manner. that Sen. Carignan will be briefed ness so he began making appoint- government in the Senate, but how place in the midst of an expense The Senate QP exchange often when it comes to the legislative ments, Mr. Baran said. Now, he is going to be briefed on all that scandal that has engulfed the could feel like a more informal agenda. because of the Senate expense sort of thing, I don’t know,” he said. Red Chamber since news broke back and forth between Senators, “The leader in the Senate will still scandal, Mr. Harper wants to Sen. Cowan said the work last fall, and has implicated three with Sen. LeBreton able to speak be briefed on government legislation, return to his original approach to of Liberal Senators will not be current Independent Senators— off-the-cuff in an informed manner. but will not formulate it through the the Senate—creating a distance. impacted by the decision not to P.E.I. Senator Mike Duffy, Sas- According to Parliamentary Cabinet process,” he said. “His second approach was to include the Senate leader in Cabi- katchewan Senator Pamela Wal- procedure, the government is Former Senate clerk Gordon use the Senate in its full capac- net. He said he thinks the change lin and Quebec Senator Patrick able to appoint a non-government Barnhart, who served from 1989 ity in the interim, but continue will affect Conservative Senators, Brazeau—as well as former Lib- Parliamentarian to answer on the to 1994, said he assumed there to press for Senate reform,” Mr. rather than the Senate as a whole. eral Ontario Senator Mac Harb. government’s behalf. would be no impact on the “very Baran said. “I think now, after this “We’ll clearly continue to try to Sen. Duffy, Sen. Wallin and Sen. Tim Powers, vice-chair of big briefing book” the govern- past spring, we’re seeing a rever- hold the government to account. I Brazeau were all appointed to the Summa Strategies, said with the ment Senate leader has on hand sion back to the original approach. think we’ve done a good job of that in Senate as Conservatives on Mr. Senate leader being excluded from in the Senate Chamber, but said ‘Okay, enough is enough, I’ve Question Period and in our inquiries, Harper’s recommendation, and Cabinet and Senators still under there will need to be a “very good always believed in Senate reform, and we’ll continue to do that, and Mr. Harb was appointed on the fire amidst the Senate expense con- briefing mechanism” established we’ve been serious about it, there Sen. Carignan will have to figure recommendation of then Liberal troversy, Sen. Carignan “may have to ensure Sen. Carignan has suf- can no longer be any excuses for out how it is he’s going to be able to prime minister Jean Chrétien. a rat’s nest to manage in his hands.” ficient knowledge of pan-govern- not getting this done.’” respond on behalf of the government Deloitte audited all four Sena- “When the Senate leader sat mental activities. Mr. Baran said just as with the to these issues,” said Sen. Cowan. tors’ expense claims and all are at the Cabinet table there was the “I’m not saying that this will position of the government House [email protected] under RCMP investigation for power and influence of Cabinet handicap the Senate, and it’s not leader, the role of Senate leader The Hill Times 18 THE HILL TIMES, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2013 OPINION WASTEWATER & REUSE Rising reuse of wastewater is forecast but world lacks data on ‘a massive potential resource’

A study we published on Sept. In the water-scarce Middle equately treated wastewater. Data gaps exist not just for 5 with Japan’s Tottori University East and North Africa, treated Jordan implemented an aggres- quantity of wastewater but also and other collaborators shows wastewater use is essential and sive campaign to rehabilitate and for its quality (the nature of pol- that wastewater worldwide— per- rising. Today, 51 per cent of treated improve wastewater treatment lution). Equally, there is nearly no haps roughly comparable to the wastewater in that region is used plants, introduced enforceable data that indicates the potential volume of water flowing over 10 for irrigation, with some countries standards to protect the health of BY Manzoor Qadir health impacts of wastewater use Niagara Falls—is mostly under- planning to further raise its use— farmers and consumers, and con- for agricultural production. AND Zafar Adeel utilized and, in many nations, not up to 65 per cent in Saudi Arabia, tinues to focus on this sensitive Given major shortages of even quantified. for example, by 2016. Israel already situation, given the importance of water looming in the global forecast Of 181 countries studied, only uses 70 per cent of the wastewater regional and international trade. and the potentially massive resource AMILTON, ONT.—From 55 have information on three key generated in the domestic sector. Japan has adopted perhaps the wastewater represents, investing the Hthe earliest of times, most of aspects of wastewater: generation, Many farmers in water-scarce most comprehensive strategy for relatively small resources needed humanity’s wastewater has truly treatment, and reuse. Another countries irrigate with wastewa- treated wastewater use, and it is to properly measure it as a first been wasted. That is changing rap- 69 countries have data on one or ter because: urban wastewater is somewhat unique in its focus on step throughout the world will help idly, however, as the world seeks two aspects, 57 countries show no the only water source available meeting urban rather than agricul- craft effective policies of benefit to new, additional water sources, information on any aspect. year-round to grow high-value tural needs. In 2009, Japan used 200 millions of producers and consumers especially to meet the needs of the As well, in countries where vegetables and other produce; billion litres of treated wastewater, worldwide. agriculture sector, which today data exist, they are mostly outdat- wastewater irrigation reduces the more than half of it for environmen- Manzoor Qadir is Senior accounts for about 70 per cent of all ed: almost two-thirds (63 per cent) need for purchased fertilizer as it tal purposes such as landscape irri- Research Fellow, and Zafar Adeel freshwater use (up to 95 per cent in of available numbers are five or is rich in key crop nutrients—pot- gation and river maintenance. is Director of the UN University’s some water-scarce countries). more years old. ash, nitrogen and phosphorus— It has been reported that waste- Institute for Water, Environment Water demands already exceed Synthesizing what data there supplies of which are falling in water today irrigates between 1.5 and Health (inweh.unu.edu), the supplies in arid regions home to are on wastewater treatment, tandem with freshwater availabil- per cent and 6.6 per cent of the ‘United Nations’ Think Tank on more than 40 per cent of world our study shows that, on aver- ity in many places; wastewater global irrigated area of 301 mil- Water.’ Hosted by McMaster Uni- population. And in just 12 years, as age, high-income countries treat irrigation involves less energy lion hectares and that about 10 versity, Hamilton, it is supported much as 60 per cent of the world’s 70 per cent of the generated cost if the alternative clean water per cent of world food is produced in part by the Government of Can- people may confront water scarcity. wastewater, upper-middle-income source is deep groundwater. using wastewater. Such numbers ada. Study’s collaborators includ- With competition for water between countries treat 38 per cent, lower- Great care is required, of are merely speculative, however, ed the International Center for industry, farming and cities on the middle-income countries treat course. Jordan’s export market, given the scarcity of reliable, up-to- Agricultural Research in the Dry rise, the use of treated wastewater 28 per cent. Just eight per cent for example, was impacted in date data. Equally, regulations and Areas and the International Water is an obvious alternative. Certainly, of wastewater generated in low- 1991 when countries in the region standards governing safe use of Management Institute (IWMI). it is a vast global water resource if income countries undergoes any restricted imports of fruits and wastewater are scarce, particularly [email protected] reclaimed and used properly. kind of treatment. vegetables irrigated with inad- in developing countries. The Hill Times BOOK LAUNCH 9:30 PM Friday, September 13 at the Great Canadian Theatre Company 1233 Wellington St. West, Ottawa

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Biotech lobby optimistic on Government ‘rubber Feds must decide: To intellectual property reforms, stamping’ GMOs for public what extent does Canada by Chris Plecash p. 26 consumption, says NDP MP, want a biotechnology/ by Chris Plecash p. 22 pharmaceutical industry? Government subsidies by Liberal MP Ted Hsu p. 28 for Canadian biofuel Canada’s breakthroughs industry winding down, solve health-care National Research Council by Michael Lapointe p. 24 challenges, improve patient has become a ‘1-800 outcomes, and create jobs, concierge service’ By NDP New Science Minister Greg but industry needs to step MP Kennedy Stewart p. 25 Rickford faces steep learning up to keep them in Canada, curve on important fi le, by by Raphael Hofstein p. 28 CETA best fi x for Canada’s Chris Plecash p. 20 ‘bad reputation’ with IP protection, say experts p. 27 20 THE HILL TIMES, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2013 BIOTECHNOLOGY POLICY BRIEFING SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MINISTER New Science Minister Rick ford faces steep learning curve on important file No longer a backbencher, has been given a hand in two critical policy files for the federal government.

Science files: By CHRIS PLECASH New Science and Technology Minister New Science minister Greg Greg Rickford is Rickford will have his work cut expected to face out in balancing the job of pro- challenges from an moting innovation in the science increasingly activist and tech sectors with his role in scientific community promoting economic development that has accused the in Northern Ontario. federal government Renewing an out of date Sci- of cutting pure ence and Technology Strategy, scientific research, liaising between industry and the muzzling government government, and addressing the scientists, and concerns of an increasingly vocal rejecting scientific science community are just a few evidence on of the challenges facing Mr. Rick- environmental issues ford, who was appointed Minister like climate change. of State for Science and Technol- ogy and Minister of State for the Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario (FedNor) in Prime Minister Ste- phen Harper’s (Calgary Southwest, Alta.) summer Cabinet shuffle. André Albinati, a principal spe- The Hill Times cializing in biotechnology and sci- ence policy with Earnscliffe Strat- egy Group, described the role of minister of state for Science and Technology as “a very important position” given the government’s longstanding emphasis on improv- ing Canada’s innovation record. Photograph by Steve Gerecke, “Getting innovation to the next it will be a steep learning curve for Affairs and Northern Develop- On the science and technology He said that it’s important for his stage of commercialization — get- him. The important thing is that he ment. So far Mr. Rickford appears front, Mr. Rickford was recently in industry to have a minister advo- ting it to market whether that mar- takes the time to understand the to be more focused on his duties , N.B., to meet with aca- cating on its behalf in Cabinet. ketplace is in Canada or interna- portfolio and what his role is.” as minister of state for FedNor. He demic researchers and business “When you’re an industry that tional — is something that they’re Mr. Rickford, 45, worked as a toured northern Ontario in August leaders and promote the Nation- has a minister with a specific increasingly focused on,” said Mr. nurse and a in northern to announce skills training fund- al Research Council’s Industrial responsibility for your sector, you Albinati, a member of the Cana- Ontario prior to first being elected ing for communities Research Assistance Program. get an important voice at the Cab- dian Science Policy Centre’s board to the House of Commons in 2008, so that they can be better posi- Andrew Casey, president and inet table. If you’ve got somebody of directors. “I think Mr. Rickford and earned his place at the Cabi- tioned to participate in the devel- CEO of biotech industry lobby that brings passion and a real is a bit of an unknown commodity net table after a two and a half opment of the Ring of Fire chro- BIOTECanada, was encouraged interest in the sector to that port- for most in the science commu- year stint as parliamentary secre- mite deposit, which he has called by Mr. Rickford’s appointment to nity at this point in time… I think tary to the minister of Aboriginal “a legacy project” for the region. the Science and Technology file. Continued on Page 26

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NDP MP Alex Atamanenko says consumers need more information on what’s in the food they eat.

Health Canada is responsible By CHRIS PLECASH for regulating genetically modi- fied foods for human consump- Canadian consumers are not tion in Canada, while the Cana- getting the full story on what’s dian Food Inspection Agency is in the food they eat, says NDP tasked with regulating genetically MP Alex Atamanenko, whose pri- modified seeds and livestock feed. vate member’s bill would require The approval process can take mandatory labelling of any food between seven and 10 years begin- that contains genetically modified ning with a pre-submission con- components. sultation between the agency and “It’s important for us to know the applicant followed by scientific as consumers, if what we buy off testing conducted by the applicant the shelf contains GMOs or not so for review by the agency. that we can make the right choice,” The regulatory process may be said Mr. Atamanenko (British rigorous and time consuming for Columbia Southern Interior, B.C.). industry, but opponents of geneti- Mr. Atamanenko’s bill, C-257, cally modified foods are concerned would amend the Food and Drugs that the long term effects of geneti- Act to require any food containing cally modified food consumption genetically modified ingredients are unknown and the research to carry a label that would read, required for regulatory approval is “This product or one or more of its conducted by the applicant. components have been genetically “It’s basically industry calling modified,” or be placed in a “Geneti- the shots and government rub- cally Modified” section by food ber stamping it,” said Mr. Ata- retailers. The bill would also require manenko. “We have not done due the minister of Health to compile diligence and our government has a list of genetically modified foods not used a precautionary principle Photograph by Jake Wright, The Hill Times on the market in Canada and make in dealing with this.” that list publicly available. The European Union requires GMOs: NDP MP Alex Atamanenko, top right, and Green Party leader , above right, are in favour of legisla- Mr. Atamanenko has intro- mandatory labelling of GM foods, tion that would make labelling of foods containing genetically modified components mandatory and create new respon- duced similar private member’s but neither Canada nor the U.S. sibilities for Health Minister Rona Ambrose and Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz. bills in previous Parliaments. He’s requires such labelling, although concerned that the research into opponents of GM foods in both — consumers should have an abso- “It’s a complex new science and member’s bill remains at first the health impacts of genetical- countries have been pushing for lute right to know what’s in the it’s never been regulated prop- reading following its introduction ly modified foods is inadequate labelling for the last two decades. food they’re purchasing.” erly.… The science that is used to in June of 2011. and consumers should be able to GM food labelling has not Lucy Sharratt, coordinator make decisions about safety is sci- He has a number of other out- know whether or not they’re con- emerged as a major issue in trade of the Canadian Biotechnology ence produced by the companies standing member’s bills, including suming such foods. negotiations between the EU and Action Network, raised a number selling the products.” Bill C-322, which would prohibit the “There haven’t been a lot of Canada or the EU and U.S. of concerns related to GM foods, However, Ms. Sharratt said slaughter of horses and the sale of independent studies assessing the Green Party leader Elizabeth including inadequate regulatory that labelling GM foods was only horsemeat for human consumption, effects of GMOs on us or the envi- May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) testing, a lack of longitudinal a superficial response to the wider and Bill C-373, which would estab- ronment,” he said. “My concern said she shares Mr. Atamanenko’s research on their consumption, problem of the proliferation of lish a federal Department of Peace. is that an overwhelming amount concerns and said that Canadians and a lack of transparency for GMOs in consumer products. He plans to move ahead with Bill of research done on GMOs is by consumers have a right to make consumers. “It’s a symptom of a larger, C-322 at the next opportunity. industry. Our government accepts informed choices when it comes “The regulatory system is deeper problem. Labelling is about “It’s unfortunate that there are the findings of that research and to food. structured to essentially hide GM consumer choice and transparency so many causes, but you have to we approve them for release into “The right of knowing what’s foods in the marketplace, and is in the marketplace when there’s make a choice on this,” he said. the environment. Neither Health in your food is pretty basic,” she structured to approve GM crops been no democratic discussion or [email protected] Canada nor Agriculture Canada said. “Given the concerns that exist and foods with very little trouble debate around these kinds of food.” Twitter: @chrisplecash does any independent studies.” — and they’re not small concerns to companies,” Ms. Sharratt said. Mr. Atamanenko’s private The Hill Times

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www.whybiotech.ca It’s Time to Recognize the Value of Ontario’s Renewable Energy Biomass Resources

Stations to utilize carbon-neutral In 2012, global consumption of wood It’s time for decision-makers to recognize biomass and natural gas for peak pellets, mostly in Europe, reached the value of using Ontario-grown, generation needs. This latter opportu- 22.4 million tonnes. By 2020, demand carbon-neutral renewable biomass to nity was acknowledged in the govern- in Europe is expected to reach 80 leverage existing assets and industries, ment’s 2010 energy plan but has not million tonnes. Rapid growth in and to create new jobs and businesses in been acted upon. biomass use is also expected in Asia. Ontario’s forestry, agriculture, transporta- That’s why foreign buyers are in tion and emerging bio-economy sectors. There are many advantages to biomass. Ontario securing the supplies of Biomass presents a clear domestic Unlike wind and solar, renewable biomass that Ontario farms and energy advantage that will provide a biomass electricity generation can be forests can provide. better energy future for Ontario. depended upon at times of peak demand to supplement Ontario’s workhorses − reliable, greenhouse gas emission-free, base-load nuclear and BY DON MACKINNON hydroelectric generation. Converting President the coal generating units to biomass Power Workers’ Union and natural gas is much cheaper than building new natural gas plants and since these stations are already situated Provincial offi cials have been criss- in willing host communities, Ontarians GflYjagk crossing Ontario this summer seeking would not be exposed to repeats of the public comment on the government’s wasteful Mississauga and Oakville gas Long-Term Energy Plan (LTEP). plant cancellations and relocations. :ageYkk Unfortunately, one of Ontario’s internationally recognized fundamen- With coal plant conversion, Ontario’s tal energy advantages − our vast existing generating stations and renewable biomass resources − is transmission lines would be recycled. J]kgmj[]k barely acknowledged. The profi ts would continue to fl ow to all Ontarians and the supportive Growing evidence shows that unless communities hosting these facilities 9@ge] the LTEP is revised, Ontario will would continue to benefi t from local û continue to spend billions of dollars for employment opportunities. more unnecessary intermittent wind and solar generation and backup OPG estimates that the conversion of ?jgof;`ga[] power from carbon-emitting natural these stations would create 3,500 jobs gas generation. If this continues and contribute $600 million annually to Ontario ratepayers will be exposed to Ontario’s economy. >gj9:]ll]j unnecessary risks. Using biomass along with natural gas at By comparison, Ontario’s vast potential these facilities makes great environmen- for supplies of renewable, sustainable tal sense. Using more carbon-neutral =f]j_q>mlmj] biomass − wood wastes, agricultural biomass means using less carbon-emit- residues and purpose-grown crops − ting natural gas. By displacing natural .SVIHSKLTHUKMVYIPVTHZZò^VVK^HZ[LZHNYPJ\S[\YHSYLZPK\LZHUKW\YWVZLNYV^UJYVWZò offer a better renewable alternative. gas with carbon-neutral biomass, [VNLULYH[LLSLJ[YPJP[`PZNYV^PUNYHWPKS`-VYLPNUI\`LYZHYLOLYL[VZLJ\YL[OL]HZ[Z\WWSPLZVM Converting the province’s remaining Ontario could lower its greenhouse gas YLUL^HISLJHYIVUUL\[YHSIPVTHZZ[OH[6U[HYPV»ZMHYTZHUKMVYLZ[ZJHUWYV]PKL(S[LYUH[P]LS` coal generating stations − Nanticoke, (GHG) emissions and avoid environmen- JVU]LY[PUN6U[HYPV»ZJVHSZ[H[PVUZ[V\ZLIPVTHZZHSVUN^P[OUH[\YHSNHZMVYWLHRLSLJ[YPJP[` Lambton and − to use tally-questionable U.S. shale gas imports. KLTHUKVMMLYZT\JOTVYL[OHUL_WVY[PUN[OLZL]HS\HISLYLZV\YJLZ biomass along with natural gas would mean that Ontarians would enjoy the Ontario currently produces less than ‹7LHRLSLJ[YPJP[`^OLUULLKLK resulting economic benefi ts, instead of one percent of its 2.8 billion cubic foot ‹3V^LYNYLLUOV\ZLNHZLTPZZPVUZ big multinational wind and solar per day natural gas demand. 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U.K., Denmark, Sweden and Germany have been aggressively adding biomass OPG is now converting the Atikokan to their energy supply mix. Their Generating Station from coal to motivation is clearly stated: to create biomass. With government leadership, jobs, to reduce reliance on imported OPG could convert the Nanticoke, fossil fuels, to improve energy security, Lambton and Thunder Bay Generating and to reduce GHG emissions. 24 THE HILL TIMES, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2013 BIOTECHNOLOGY POLICY BRIEFING BIOFUELGovernment INDUSTRY subsidies for Canadian biofuel industry winding down

duction in so far as it hasn’t yet reached its ster demand for renewable liquid energy best interest of both the government and the But recent indications that the economy-of-scale. Once it does, it should be products and lower air pollution levels from industry’s continued development. able to compete on a cost-performance and car emissions. Although ethanol technologies have an government is taking a step back sustainability basis with everything else.” According to Canada’s 2010 Renewable important effect in reducing greenhouse Recent comments made by a number Fuels Regulations, though there were some gas (GHG) emissions compared to liquid from subsidizing biofuels allows of Cabinet ministers demonstrate that the provincial fuel mandates already in place at fuels from oil deposits, Mr. Resendes also government may have acknowledged the the outset of adopting the national policy, the explained that “growing corn to ferment for much-needed innovation— economic shortcomings of alternative liq- provincial standards “would fall short of the and produce ethanol is not cost-effective uid-fuel technology—at least in its current level of GHG reductions that can be achieved nor is it sustainable. Ethanol, in its current and a change in approach state of development—and is no longer with a national five per cent renewable fuel state, is not the best way to promote liquid- interested in subsidising the burgeoning requirement based on gasoline volumes.” fuel alternatives while moving away from according to an industry insider. industry seven years into the program. But Mr. Ritz said he believes the industry’s fossil-fuel deposits—and it’s not biodiesel Government financing for new companies lobby for an increase in ethanol content within in its current state—but we are moving interested in constructing biofuel production gasoline from five per cent to 10 per cent is in the right direction. We just can’t take a By MICHAEL LAPOINTE plants through the ecoEnergy for biofuels not feasible, and that government investments pause right now and say, ‘This is all good.’ program has been halted, as The Globe and “made early on have built the industry as large “I’m not trying to downplay bioenergy, The government has recently indicated Mail also obtained a letter in February in as it’s going to get.” The minister made the com- but as a society, I think we need to scru- it will cut support for the biofuel indus- which National Resources Minister Joe Oli- ments at the recent federal-provincial agricul- tinize the economic competitiveness and try—both by capping how much renewable ver (Eglinton-Lawrence, Ont.) stated that “the tural ministers meeting in Halifax, N.S. in July, sustainability of the technology,” he said. fuel Canadians have in their gas tanks and government will not redesign or reopen the according to a report in The Western Producer. “One of my observations, as someone who by cutting funding for prospective biofuel ecoEnergy for biofuels programs to new appli- Mr. Ritz also said that Canada cannot represents an organization who is focused on producers—but an industry insider says cants,” indicating that the Canadian industry even meet the current mandate of five per sustainable technology mobilization, is that minimizing government involvement in “has not been able to produce and sell the cent ethanol inclusion without importing we sometimes take the ‘duct tape’ approach— biofuel production is a positive step, as he’s large quantities of fuel that were forecasted.” the energy source from the United States— if it works, it must be okay,” Mr. Resendes said. “wary of technology that requires any sort Renewable fuel content mandates within and that the industry should therefore not “But we don’t stop ourselves and ask how long of long-term subsidy to deploy.” conventional liquid fuel sources have also been expect more assistance from the govern- the duct tape will last before it starts to reveal Rui Resendes, executive director of Gre- capped at five per cent for ethanol and two ment to promote Canadian production that its own limitations—whether they have to do enCentre Canada, said that “subsidies are per cent for biodiesel, as the ethanol needed to would help meet mandated levels here. with performance or with cost.” a very powerful tool for shepherding new meet Canada’s national standard for gasoline Mr. Ritz’s office did not return requests Mr. Resendes believes that role of govern- technologies into the market place,” refer- is not being met through domestic production for comment at the time of publication. ment should be more long-term in character, ring to the introduction of the government’s levels, according to Agriculture Minister Gerry But according to W. Scott Thurlow, presi- or one “that looks at what our intellectual renewable fuels strategy in 2006, but added Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, Sask.). dent of the Canadian Renewable Fuels Asso- assets are in this sector as a nation: What “they should facilitate a technology’s intro- The fuel mandates were designed to bol- ciation, and contrary to what Mr. Ritz sug- can we import? What do we need to build gested in July, the biofuel industry is in good up? How do we foster a climate of innova- shape—and, more importantly, has not lob- tion and commercialization in this space but bied the government at all to increase the eth- with a long-term focus that’s going to look at anol content mandate past its current levels. all of the necessary variables? Mr. Thurlow explained that “the Cana- “If you take the long-term view, what dian mandate for ethanol includes imports,” you’ll find is that there is a lot of brain in an August letter to the editor of The power in this country—people who are Western Producer provided to The Hill looking to change the rules of the game— Times, but said “this should not be surpris- they aren’t there yet but they are on the ing given ’s open fuel mar- right track,” Mr. Resendes said. ket—an arrangement that is not without Mr. Resendes also said that instead of vili- advantages for Canadian producers.” fying traditional energy exploration compa- “However, assuming that our Canadian nies through subsidizing biofuel production renewable fuels industry is seeking to increase long-term, the government should use the the federal mandate for ethanol content from considerable knowledge and research base five per cent to ten per cent is inaccurate— within these companies to its advantage. and quite simply not true,” wrote Mr. Thurlow. “We need to make sure that we are iden- “Right now, the federal mandate for ethanol tifying technology alternatives that, once does not need to change. Clean-burning etha- matured and once deployed in the market- nol is already being included in our petroleum place, can actually take their place as the pool, reducing harmful emissions and enhanc- sustainable supply of liquid fuel without ing octane with every litre we blend.” having to rely on subsidies,” he explained. Kelly Crowe, a communications assistant “You don’t need to incentivize companies with Technology like Canadian Natural Resources Ltd., or Shell, Canada (SDTC), said that “Canada has a or Petro Canada, to adopt new technologies,” significant capacity to produce biofuels,” and like cellulosic ethanol production using alterna- explained that 2012 domestic production tive biomass feed stocks such as agricultural was about 1.65 billion litres of ethanol, but waste, said Mr. Resendes. “When these tech- conceded that “different regions of Canada nologies are discovered, developed, validated have varying access to market ethanol; some and quantified, these companies are going to regions simply don’t have the capacity to be tripping over themselves to get at them.” produce sufficient amount of biofuel and Ms. Crowe said that the SDTC is already must important from the United States.” looking ahead and that much of her organiza- When asked whether she thought the tion’s current efforts are in the development of Canadian government had generally fallen second generation biofuels, as “grain ethanol short in its promotion of the biofuel industry is first generation and already commercial.” when compared to the United States, howev- Ms. Crowe also said that although her er, Ms. Crowe maintained “it would be incor- organization cannot comment directly on rect to say that Canada has failed to facili- current changes to government policy in tate the growth of the industry” as there are the biofuels sector, the SDTC continues to “simply different factors to be considered.” operate “two investment funds that support Mr. Resendes, in response to a similar ques- biofuels projects,” and that “to date, we have tion about how far government involvement invested $150-million into 60 biomass and should go in supporting the industry at this biofuels projects through the Sustainable point, said “I think it would be dire news indeed Development (SD) Technology Fund.” if the government threw up its hands on this.” In addition, Ms. Crowe explained that But Mr. Resendes said that shifting gov- the STDC currently has investments in ernment support away from what he deemed three projects worth $993,000 through the to be a “fleeting” solution, referring to first- Next-Generation Biofuels fund. generation ethanol fuel production, is in the The Hill Times THE HILL TIMES, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2013 25 BIOTECHNOLOGY POLICY BRIEFING S&T A focus on short-term commer- cial success encourages incremental modifications to existing technolo- gies rather than investing in break- National Research through discoveries that could lead to dramatic benefits for Canadians. Or, as a recent article in Scientific American argued: “Applied research would have developed the best iron lung imaginable, but it was basic Council has become a research that led to the discovery of the Polio vaccine and made the iron lung obsolete.” Nowhere is the government’s mismanagement more evident than ‘1-800 concierge service’ in their dismantling of the National Research Council. Once one of the most respected scientific institu- Once one of the most respected scientific institutions in the world, responsible for inventions like canola oil tions in the world, responsible for inventions like canola oil and the meningitis vaccine, the NRC is—in and the meningitis vaccine, the NRC’s peer-reviewed publications plummeted from 1,991 in 2006 to just the words of former minister —a “1-800 concierge 436 in 2012, while the production of new patents dropped from 53 in 2006 to a mere three in 2012. service.” The results of this radical change speak for themselves. Peer- through life sciences research— government has increased science Not only has the size of the reviewed publications by the NRC including more effective vaccines and technology spending. At last funding pie gotten smaller, but plummeted from 1,991 in 2006 to and stem cell therapies. count, the Conservatives claim they if we also look at how the pie is just 436 in 2012, while the produc- Recently-appointed Minister have “provided more than $9-billion sliced, it is clear the government tion of new patents dropped from of State for Science and Tech- in new funding” since coming to is shifting money away from basic 53 in 2006 to a mere three in 2012. nology, Greg Rickford needs to office. An impressive figure some research to applied research. Con- Last spring, I travelled to BY NDP MP reverse the damage done during would say—and one the former sider the federal granting councils. Washington, D.C., to discuss sci- Kennedy Stewart the five-year tenure of his prede- minister, Gary Goodyear, was fond The Canadian Institutes for ence policy with Democrat and cessor. As growth in the biotech of repeating in press conferences, Heath Research has seen a 7.5 per Republican leaders in Congress. ith more than 500 compa- sector is dependent upon robust news releases, and speeches. cent decrease in its base funding, in Both parties told me that one of Wnies operating across Cana- R&D, one of the central questions However, real-life economics constant dollars, since 2007. At the the few budgetary areas they da, the biotechnology and life sci- for Minister Rickford to answer is tells us that a dollar today isn’t same time, there has been a marked agree is upon is aggressive fund- ences sector is a vital and grow- whether the federal government worth as much as a dollar 10 shift in priorities to focus on short- ing for basic scientific research: ing part of Canada’s knowledge is committed to investing in scien- years ago. After making a simple term commercial applications. In the engine of long-term innovation economy. By developing innova- tific research. adjustment for inflation, Statistic Budget 2013, 100 per cent of the new and prosperity. Our neighbours tive products used throughout the Unfortunately, the Conserva- Canada data reveals “new” invest- funding provided to CIHR—along understand we need to be invest- supply chain, biotech firms are tives do not seem to understand the ments in S&T since 2006 total just with NSERC and SSHRC—was ing in discovery research while at working to transform many other S&T ecosystem in Canada and have half of the advertised amount. Far dedicated to expanding research the same time supporting applied industries as well. Bio-based upset the delicate balance that must from representing the govern- partnerships with industry. research. The Conservative record materials and plastics enable our be maintained between basic and ment’s commitment to research, No one would deny applied shows they don’t appreciate this manufacturers to produce goods applied research. They have slashed much of this funding was intend- research is vital to improving our need for balance. It will be up to in cleaner and more efficient the SR&ED program by $500-mil- ed as temporary stimulus during competitiveness and productivity. the new Minister to rethink this ways. Renewable biomass helps lion per year while ignoring indus- the last recession. But to do so by dismantling our short-sighted approach to S&T. our energy sector reduce carbon try calls for a sector-specific policy And now, the sun setting of capacity to undertake fundamen- NDP MP Kennedy Stewart, emissions while serving the needs framework. Even more crucially, these programs is being used tal research displays an ignorance PhD, who represents Burnaby- of consumers. they have pulled back from funding to mask even more drastic cuts. of how groundbreaking advance- Douglas, B.C., is his party’s sci- Improved agricultural prac- discovery research, undermining Over $350-million will be cut from ments are actually made. Stable ence and technology critic and a tices can help Canadian farmers future breakthroughs throughout scientific research this year and, support for visionary, curiosity- tenured associate professor on improve crop yields in a sustain- the knowledge economy. in real terms, annual S&T spend- driven research is what produces leave from Simon Fraser Univer- able manner. As well, all Canadi- Of course, the new Minister ing has been slashed by seven per the major innovative leaps for- sity’s School of Public Policy. ans benefit from new medicines likely received talking points on his cent compared to when the Con- ward in biotechnology, life scienc- [email protected] and therapeutics generated first day instructing him that his servatives formed government. es, and countless other sectors. The Hill Times Health n a speech to the Canadian Medical Association new Health Minister Rona Ambrose said that she will be engaging with stakeholders on Iimportant health-related issues. How has she done so far? The Hill Times takes an in-depth look at the government’s top priorities on the health file and finds out how Ms. Ambrose will make her mark in her new portfolio. In addition, the 10-year federal-provincial health accord, signed in 2004 OCTOBER 7 OCTOBER under the previous Liberal government, is about to expire. The Conservative government has not renegotiated a new deal with the provinces, but has said it will increase health transfers by six per cent for two years after the accord expires in 2014. Some analysts have said this could be a $60-billion decrease in federal health funding. What does this mean for Canada’s health care system from a human resources perspective, having to deal with an aging population, and patient-care outlook? The Hill Times delves into the funding debate to see what the future of Canadian health care will look like. We also take a look at how addressing social determinants of health, such as poverty and mental health issues, could play a role in Canada’s future health care delivery. Top political players to take part.

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research in Canada. He described By CHRIS PLECASH intellectual property as “a double- edged sword” when it comes to Canada’s biotech industry encouraging innovation. association is siding with pharma- “On one hand, it provides the ceutical developers on proposed developer the ability to attract intellectual property reforms financing to develop a product in related to Canada-EU free trade five or 10 years, but it’s also a cost negotiations, but a leading expert to developers to use existing knowl- The Hill Times Hill The Wright, Jake by Photograph on patent law warns that tougher edge to build the next generation [of protections could stifle life sci- innovation],” he explained. “If some- ence innovation. one else has patented technology BIOTECanada president and and I’m going to use that as a plat- New Science Minister CEO Andrew Casey told The Hill form to improve on, that’s a patent Times that his organization is I may not be able to access or I may “very supportive” of reforms to have to pay excessive amounts for.” Canada’s intellectual property Prof. Gold was particularly Rick ford faces steep learning regime that have been advocated critical of the proposal to increase by research-based pharmaceu- data exclusivity from eight to 10 tical lobby Rx&D throughout years—a change he said would ongoing free trade negotiations make Canada less competitive between Canada and the Euro- against researchers in the U.S., curve on important file pean Union. where data exclusivity for phar- The EU has been seeking the maceuticals is only five years. right for patent holders to appeal “That means that Canadian much about what it’s been used for overturned pharmaceutical pat- researchers will not be able to do No longer a backbencher, Greg Rickford has been given a or what the impacts have been,” he ents in Canada, patent term resto- research on drugs but American told The Hill Times. “This is taxpay- ration that would extend patents researchers can,” he said. “We get hand in two critical policy files for the federal government. er money, a lot of people would be to compensate for time lost during the entire disadvantage by going interested in knowing what this is regulatory approval, and increas- beyond the United States, but we Continued from Page 20 (Edmonton-Spruce Grove, Alta.), actually leading to and what we’re ing protection for patented data get none of the advantage.” new Industry Minister James Moore getting out of it in terms of benefits from eight years to 10. Prof. Gold called the totality of folio, that can be a very important (Port Moody-Coquitlam, B.C.), for social and economic issues.” “We have the exact same ask the EU requests an “insane ask” voice to have around the table,” Finance Minister Jim Flaherty (Whit- Mr. Dufour also noted that of the government as Rx&D has, that was being driven by EU- said Mr. Casey. by-Oshawa, Ont.), and International the new Science and Technology we support that. We’d love to based pharmaceutical companies. He commended the govern- Trade Minister (Abbotsford, minister will face challenges from get all of it, but we’ll see,” said “This is pharma driven, and ment for promoting the com- B.C.) have all made innovation a pri- an increasingly activist scientif- Mr. Casey, who argued that the it’s quite clear that the EU is fol- mercialization of innovation in ority through their respective files. ic community that has accused changes were necessary to attract lowing pharma on this issue,” he biotech and other science and “The interface between the sci- the federal government of cutting investment for the biotech sector observed. “The fact that this is technology industries through ence, technology, and R&D com- pure scientific research, muzzling in Canada and incentivize innova- unsettled, my expectation is that programs like Sustainable Devel- munities in Canada and Cabinet is government scientists, and reject- tive research. the government thinks it will have opment and Technology Canada’s imperative,” he said. “The Conser- ing scientific evidence on environ- “The biggest part of this indus- to give something.” NextGen Biofuels Fund, Business vative government has been fix- mental issues like climate change. try is taking an innovation and Prof. Gold recommended tar- Development Canada’s Venture ated on what happens to research Former Experimental Lakes commercializing it. To bridge that geted tax credits as better policy Capital Fund, and support for once it leaves the university or Area chief scientist John Rudd and gap, you need investment. Inves- if the federal government wants to R&D clusters through the Centres business.” three other scientists recently criti- tors are going to go where they spur innovation in the life science of Excellence for Commercializa- Despite the government’s cized Mr. Rickford’s appointment feel they’ve got the greatest return and biotech industries. tion and Research program. emphasis on commercializing Cana- in a op-ed, accusing and greatest safety,” he said. “The open-ended [Scientif- Acknowledging that the dian research and development, the new minister of “blindly sup- Canada and the European Union ic Research and Experimental government’s top priority is some say that it’s time for the gov- porting” the government’s initial have been negotiating the Compre- Development] tax credits are not balancing the federal budget, Mr. ernment to review its 2007 Science decision to close the ELA, which is hensive Economic and Trade Agree- working,” he said. “We need to Casey said that his organization will and Technology Strategy, which located in his riding. ment (CETA) since 2009. pick some targeted areas where focus on working with Mr. Rickford has focused on public-private part- “I think the science community The deal was expected to be we use these competitive advan- and new Industry Minister James nerships to leverage private sector writ large has woken up to the need completed by the end of 2012, but tages that Canada has.” Moore (Port Moody-Westwood- investment in research and develop- to become a bit more activist,” Mr. it remains in limbo over agricul- Paul Dufour, a science policy Coquitlam, B.C.) to ensure that the ment. Gary Goodyear (Cambridge, Dufour observed. “If the research tural and intellectual property advisor and professor at the Uni- benefits from existing programs Ont.), Mr. Rickford’s predecessor community can continue to put issues, and the EU’s ongoing free versity of Ottawa’s Institute for Sci- and funding are maximized. on the Science and Technology file, pressure on the political system and trade negotiations with the U.S. ence, Society, and Policy, was also “There’s no lack of support — frequently pointed out that the Con- remain actively engaged, I think “It’s a very tough process. skeptical that the proposed chang- the money is there. The government servatives have invested $9-billion in there’s hope that those messages will You get down to some very core es to Canadian IP law would attract has signalled that it wants to get science and technology since taking get across and they’ll start to listen.” issues… They do the math in the more investment for innovation. behind the industry and help bridge office in 2006. Last week the federal govern- EU and multiply what they give “Intellectual property is certain- the commercialization gap,” he told Paul Dufour, professor of policy ment announced that it was trans- Canada by ten for the U.S.,” Mr. ly one of the issues [companies] The Hill Times. “I think we’re better at the ’s Insti- ferring ELA operations to the Casey observed. look at, but at the end of the day off looking at the existing [policies] tute for Science, Society, and Policy, International Institute for Sustain- But Richard Gold, director of there’s a whole variety of issues to out there and make sure that it’s said that it’s time for the govern- able Development with backing the Centre for Intellectual Prop- consider, and IP is one of them,” he being done strategically and in a ment to assess whether or not the from the Ontario government and erty at McGill University, warned said. “It’s a suite of decisions they coordinated fashion.” strategy has been a success. additional financial support from that adopting the entirety of have to look at, not just one.” Although Mr. Rickford is mak- “Stating that they’ve spent $9-bil- the government. the reforms could be costly for [email protected] ing his Cabinet debut on the science lion over the last six or seven years [email protected] the federal and provincial gov- Twitter: @chrisplecash and tech file, Mr. Albinati noted that for research and development or Twitter: @chrisplecash ernments, and delay life science The Hill Times new Health Minister Rona Ambrose, science and technology doesn’t say The Hill Times THE HILL TIMES, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2013 27 BIOTECHNOLOGY POLICY BRIEFING CETA CETA best fix for Canada’s ‘bad reputation’ with IP protection, say experts

The report reads: “Representatives from But the report also states that “the lengthy nism,” he explained. “Whatever doesn’t hap- By MICHAEL LAPOINTE Canadian pharmaceutical research compa- and risky path to product development and pen with CETA will be put on the agenda nies explained that they feel a Canada-EU commercialization, the large amounts of capi- for TPP,” he added, referring to the much Patent protection for biopharmaceuti- CETA provides an opportunity for Cana- tal required and the difficult in obtaining such larger Trans Pacific Partnership trade deal cals is increasingly under the radar in this da to strengthen its intellectual property capital have led to a contraction in the number currently under negotiation. country as Canada and the European Union regime for the life sciences sector.” of small and medium sized enterprises (SME’s) Michael Cimpaye, a media relations rep- continue to negotiate the Comprehensive It continues: “More specifically, they in the sector in Canada,” in recent years. resentative with Industry Canada, told The Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), asked that Canada make changes that For Mr. Norman, however, support- Hill Times in an email that although the and some observers say the trade agree- would improve the right of appeal for inno- ing SMEs in the biotech sector through department cannot answer direct questions ment is a perfect opportunity for Canada to vators, extend data protection by two years enhanced IP regulations is of critical impor- about CETA while negotiations are under- shake its worsening reputation surround- and enable patent term restoration.” tance to the Canadian industry, and CETA way, “the government’s position remains ing intellectual property (IP) protection. Key European Union goals in the CETA provides the perfect opportunity to rectify unchanged. We support a patent system “Unfortunately over the years, Canada negotiations have also been “to restore the the problems—particularly in light of ongo- that encourages jobs, investment, and has not been treating investors in innova- effective period of market exclusivity in ing negotiations surround the Trans-Pacific- growth in the pharmaceutical sector, while tions so well and we are starting to get a Canada for patented pharmaceutical prod- Partnership (TPP). providing Canadians with access to afford- reputation for not being IP friendly,” accord- ucts, to compensate for the time it takes “For Canada to survive, it needs to be able medicines.” ing to John Norman, a partner with Gowl- to obtain regulatory approval before the perceived as one of the protectors of IP Mr. Cimpaye said “the government has ings who specializes in IP and biotechnolo- product can be distributed in Canada and innovation, and that’s important because 80 indicated that it will undertake consultations gy. “It makes it much harder for us to attract [to define] a lengthier period of data exclu- per cent of the biotech sector in this coun- on specific measures to further improve the research dollars in Canada.” sivity during which firms cannot use tests try are not big pharmaceutical companies. administration and international competi- The most pressing issue with biophar- and other data provided by the patent hold- They are small companies, and are private- tiveness of Canada’s IP regime. maceuticals is that it often takes longer to ers to produce a generic product,” according ly held,” Mr. Norman explained. “The government will ensure that any develop and commercialize drugs—and to the Aug. 15 report Uneasy Birth: What “Those companies need money to sur- final Canada-European Union Trade Agree- often at tremendous cost. Canadians Should Expect from a Canada- vive and do more research, and the biggest ment reflects the best interests of Canadians.” “To the extent we are dealing with cutting- EU Trade Deal, by the C.D. Howe Institute. hurdle to them getting more capital in this Medical and health-care services are the edge stuff, regulatory approval for the drugs Prof. Gold indicated that terms for pat- country is what’s perceived as a weak IP largest segment of the biotechnology mar- will often take longer,” said Richard Gold, a pro- ent term restoration in particular—policies system. And I’ve talked to CEO’s around the ket in Canada, accounting for 67.4 per cent fessor at McGill University’s faculty of law and that do not currently exist in Canada— world and have heard that Canada is getting of its total value and attaining revenues of founding director of the Centre for Intellectual would be the one area in which substantive less and less friendly to IP,” Mr. Norman. $2.3-billion in 2011 according to a March Property, in an interview with The Hill Times. IP differences within the jurisdictions may “I think CETA is an important mecha- 2013 Industry Canada report. For biopharmaceuticals, in particular, it be the most difficult to overcome. nism [to address those shortcomings], and [email protected] can take between five and 10 years and up “In Europe, you get these supplementary right now it’s the most important mecha- The Hill Times to $1.5-billion to bring a new drug to mar- patents or patent-term extension,” he said. ket, according to Mr. Norman. And even “If there’s been a delay in obtaining approv- after market entrance, it can often be years al for the brand name to put the product on before companies fully benefit from new the market because of the scrutiny and the biopharmaceutical products. time, then you can get an extra five years “In terms of profits that a company of protection on pharmaceutical products. makes on a drug, the first couple of years This applies in the United States, in Europe, are miniscule because no one knows about and in Japan,” said Prof. Gold. it—physicians are just discovering it—so “We do not have such a system here, and it takes a while for that drug to build up a one of the things that Europe repeatedly head of steam,” he explained. seeks is that we give that extra five-year pro- In some cases, after significant invest- tection to be in line with what they have,” he ments in research and development, drug said. But Prof. Gold also said he felt it was companies operating in Canada will only “unlikely Canada will win economically by have two or three years of patent protection acceding to any of the demands of the Euro- left after approval. pean Union with respect to patents. Prof. Gold said that compared to other “The question is really one of trade-offs, jurisdictions, such as the United States and my guess is that this issue has hung and Europe, Canada is “par for the course” around until the last minute because the when it comes to biopharmaceutical pat- Canadian government is quite conscious of ent protection, but he also said that he the fact that this will be a cost particularly Canadians enjoy one of the safest, most abundant believes “our judges tend to find more inva- for the provinces if you have patent term lidity” with upholding pharmaceutical pat- extension for five years—it means they con- food supplies in the world. Modern agricultural ents than in other jurisdictions. sumers are paying brand name prices for “We unfortunately drafted the [patent] that time,” Prof. Gold explained. solutions play a big role in making that possible. legislation very quickly—and I think every- “But that’s normal for trade negotia- one in the field acknowledges we did it tions—you give up stuff that will cost you, poorly so there are holes which lead to extra but you hope to get stuff that will benefit litigation, so that’s a problem for both gener- you in the end,” said Prof. Gold. ics and brand name companies—and for the But unlike Prof. Gold, who predicted courts for that matter,” Prof. Gold said. “We that Canadian pharmaceuticals, in particu- Farmers choose to grow crops enhanced through modern plant also have longer hearings, so we get to hear lar, would benefit less than their European breeding because they help increase yields, improve pest control more experts. That may work against phar- counterparts from patent term extensions, and are environmentally sustainable. maceutical companies in the sense that with Mr. Norman said that “what the European more evidence, it’s more likely that the holes Union wants is for us to bring our IP up to in the patent will be found.” their standard, and I think it will ultimately Scientists continue to use plant biotechnology to look at ways to: That’s why many insiders expect that benefit Canadians through cultivating a • Develop drought tolerant crops that will reduce stress on crops intellectual property provisions, long since culture of innovation. It will actually help during drought conditions; a “sticking point that repeatedly comes up” smaller biotech companies who are desper- • Provide consumers with foods with disease-fighting properties in trade negotiations, according to Prof. ately seeking foreign investment.” Gold, to be of major priority during ongo- Said Mr. Norman: “I disagree that [these like increased vitamin levels; ing CETA negotiations as European policy- rules would] just benefit the Europeans—I • Improve seeds to allow growth in high salinity soils. makers continue to express their desire for think ultimately it will help Canadians, Canada to adopt longer-term supplemental especially the small biotech sector because patent protection measures. it will bring more money into this country.” According to a March 2012 House Inter- “Historically, Canada has produced pro- national Trade Committee report, “it is portionately many more early-phase bio- expected that the European Union will ask pharmaceutical companies than the United www.croplife.ca Canada to amend its intellectual property States and other countries with vibrant legislation with regard to patents awarded biotech industries,” according to the March to pharmaceutical products.” Industry Canada report. 28 THE HILL TIMES, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2013 BIOTECHNOLOGY POLICY BRIEFING PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY Feds must decide: To what extent does Canada want a biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry? building manufacturing capacity tific Research and Experimental a facility to manufacture several tion and reporting process is not in the biotechnology/pharmaceu- Development (SR&ED) tax credit promising HIV vaccines for clini- overly cumbersome, that policies tical sector. in favour of a new system that cal trials, after a joint Stephen underlying funding are coherent, Rickford begins in a difficult will rely more on direct grants. Harper-Bill Gates announcement and that funding is as steady, pre- position when it comes to rela- Rickford’s government will need to to great fanfare in 2007, is anoth- dictable, and long term as possible. tions with scientists who do basic decide whether it wishes to support er example. All-time and millions Whatever policies put forward BY Liberal MP Ted Hsu research. It was he who praised the domestic manufacturing capacity of dollars expended by the four should be based on solid evidence Experimental Lakes Area (ELA) in the biotechnology/pharmaceuti- entrants in the competition to and more or less have the agree- reg Rickford, Conservative MP during a 2011 federal funding cal sector. build that facility was wasted, and ment of opposition parties so that Gfor Kenora, Ont., is the new announcement as, “Canada’s most There appears to be a need for the best explanation I’ve found is, they would not be expected to minister of state for Science and innovative freshwater research this capacity. Is it an appropriate “we’ll never really know why.” change very much after an election. Technology. His government must centre,” only a year before staunch- role of the Canadian government There are other possible com- In many research-intensive sec- decide to what extent does Canada ly defending the Harper govern- to help create it? South Korea is ponents of an industrial policy tors, but particularly in the biotech- want a biotechnology/pharmaceuti- ment’s decision to end funding to an example of a state that has to encourage manufacturing in nology and pharmaceuticals sec- cal industry. What industrial policy the Experimental Lakes Area. invested heavily and, in only the Canada. Military procurement tors, commercial success requires is the government willing to put The Experimental Lakes Area last decade, created large current can require that a certain fraction making a risky investment over a forward to support this? is in Rickford’s riding of Kenora Good Manufacturing Practices of products be manufactured by long term, and so the stability of Such a policy must include sup- and the de-funding and disruption (GMP) compliant biopharmaceu- Canadian biotechnology/pharma- industrial policy is important. port for basic research and its pipe- of research at this key freshwater tical manufacturing facilities. ceuticals companies. Stable industrial policy is both line of useful discoveries, transla- research facility raised the ire of There are many examples of suc- A similar requirement could important and widely supported by tional research to move discoveries the entire scientific community. It cessful industries around the world be made for the procurement of all Parliamentarians, who under- to market, and manufacturing is not a surprise that his elevation that would not have existed without vaccines. Indeed BioteCanada has stand the importance of long-term beyond the pilot scale. The current to minister of state for Science and a deliberate government policy. called for sustained federal fund- investment. I think that it would be government has been emphasiz- Technology raised some eyebrows. There are, of course, examples ing for investment in new vac- poor economic management if the ing translational research, moving Will Rickford be able to where federal government support cines not only to improve health, Conservative government did not funding into industrial-academic restore credibility by committing has had less success than hoped but also to save on the costs of reach across to the opposition par- partnerships, and transforming the government to restore fund- for, and give reason to be cau- our health-care system. ties to look for a consensus. National Research Council into an ing for basic research, essential tious. The 2010 closure of Merck’s Whatever system to attract Liberal MP Ted Hsu, who rep- institution to service the commer- to any industrial policy for a long-operating R&D facility in investment or to provide direct resents Kingston and the Islands, cialization of research. research-intensive sector such as Montreal, R&D work that would funding that the government Ont., is his party’s critic for sci- However, support for basic biotechnology/pharmaceuticals? have received federal support, was decides upon for the biotechnology/ ence and technology. research has been widely cut, and The government recently a blow to Canadian research. pharmaceuticals sector, it is impor- [email protected] there has been little support for decided to make cuts to the Scien- The controversial shelving of tant to make sure that the applica- The Hill Times RESEARCHBiotechnology research: a knowledge economy

Transformational research is the business community to share the the University of Toronto’s lead- One key example is Enobia’s essential first step in this process, knowledge and resources that ing scientists, Shana Kelley and treatment of a rare skeletal dis- but even more importantly, it needs bring innovations to market faster. Ted Sargent, Xagenic’s disruptive order, which just sold for over to be put in the hands of those who MaRS Innovation was among technology rapidly, efficiently and a $1-billion, but this is only the can translate it into realistic and the first CECRs to be created in cost-effectively detects and diag- tip of the proverbial iceberg that useful outcomes for patients in par- 2008, largely based on the found- noses infectious diseases. includes QuesstPharmatech, Viron BY Dr. Raphael Hofstein ticular and society in general. ing belief of its members that Qiagen, a prominent European and MedicagoCadiome. Thanks to research analytics Toronto is a fertile research land diagnostics tools developer, has MaRS Innovation’s portfolio besity, cancer, heart disease that capture publications, citations, for precisely this kind of transla- already recognized the value of includes many examples of how Oand stroke, diabetes, Parkin- and other significant metrics, we tional activity. Xagenic’s technological approach start-up companies are translat- son’s disease, Alzheimer’s, or the know Canadian researchers punch Since my arrival in Canada by making a significant investment ing transformational scientific more general stresses of an aging above their weight, particularly in in 2009, I have certainly found in the company. Xagenic, which is discoveries into promising biolog- population: no matter which area medical research. Canada’s chal- this to be true. Toronto conducts based in Toronto and now employs icals. Encycle Therapeutics, Vaso- of concern holds our collective lenge is not the quality or quantity extensive, world-class medical 22 people in HQP positions, will be mune Therapeutics, DLVR Thera- gaze from moment to moment, of our research ideas but our abil- research within the University of honored September 9 with a MaRS peutics and Kapplex Inc. provide improving health outcomes and ity to commercialize those ideas Toronto and its 10 affiliated hos- Innovation Trailblazer Award for growing evidence that Toronto’s healthcare is the No. 1 challenge and translate them into market- pitals, not to be outdone by York translating their invention into a scientific community is adapting for the world’s economy. ready products. University, Ryerson University, functional prototype and closing to the requirements of innovation- Canada has the holistic Aware of and concerned by this and the Ontario Institute of Can- a Series A financing round in less based economy and working to approach and translational research gap between fundamental basic cer Research. than four years. produce a more cost-effective necessary to address health care’s research and useful patient, social, By banding together to form and It’s important to note that health-care environment. pervasive challenges, with particu- and economic outcomes, the support MaRS Innovation, these 16 Xagenic’s technology strengths Yet, while many Canadian dis- lar strengths in biotechnology. Canadian government established institutions accepted the common are based on breakthrough scien- coveries have led to the launch of In 2007, the Government of the Centres of Excellence for goal of cracking some of medicine’s tific discoveries in two disciplines: blockbuster drugs, these successes Canada made advancing trans- Commercialization and Research most challenging enigmas. genomics and nano-chemistry. This are often preceded by U.S.-based lational research a top priority (CECR) program in 2007. Part of Our collective mission is to combined expertise, along with acquisitions from biopharmaceuti- through the Science and Technol- the internationally-recognized overcome the innovator’s classic federal research funding that sup- cal players. Abgenix was acquired ogy Strategy, with emphasis on Networks of Centres of Excel- valley of death for disruptive tech- ported the foundational research, by Amgen, Enobia by Alexion and cancer, metabolic disorders and, lence suite of programs, the CECR nologies in major areas of concern, have produced an ideal tool for ID Biomedical by GSK to name a most recently, neurology, as part program is a unique collaboration such as early detection of medical improved disease detection that few significant instances of what of the government’s response to between the three federal granting disorders as well as personalized may one day benefit all Canadians. can be a frequent outcome for the burdensome realities of neu- agencies (the Canadian Institutes medicine in which the most effec- Most importantly, Xagenic is Canadian medical research. rodegenerative disorders. of Health Research, Natural Sci- tive treatments are tailored accord- merely the first of the many bio- Now is the time to use these Scientific research has made ences and Engineering Research ing to the profile of individual tech seedlings Canada needs to commercialization building significant progress in unraveling Council, and Social Sciences and patients and their needs. revitalize the biotech industry in blocks to create Canadian-based the underlying causes of disorders Humanities Research Council), Consider the rise of Xagenic this country. biopharmas and revitalize the such as Parkinson’s disease and along with Industry Canada, and Inc., one of the first companies to Canada also demonstrates sector to address the innovation Alzheimer’s disease, but translating Health Canada. enter MaRS Innovation’s portfo- considerable leadership in devel- agenda and create jobs, expertise these findings into useful clinical Designed to bridge the chal- lio and access our seed funding oping biological therapeutics, a and know-how for Canada. treatments is the key to attaining lenging gap between innova- and expertise, such as technol- class of pharmaceutical drugs Dr. Raphael Hofstein, presi- meaningful accomplishments. Only tion and commercialization, the ogy development, intellectual also known as biologicals, as dent and CEO, MaRS Innovation. clinical treatment successes will CECR program matches clusters property protection and business safer and more targeted treat- [email protected] alleviate pressure on the economy. of research expertise with the development. Founded by two of ments for complicated disorders. The Hill Times THE HILL TIMES, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2013 29 FEATURE Q&A:Relationship ALLAN MASLOVE between PM, finance minister can make or break a budget

And it’s time to take a much longer view at the consequences for Canada of federal budgets , argues Allan Maslove.

By JESSICA BRUNO

he relationship between any TCanadian Prime Minister and his or her finance minister can make or break a budget, says public finance expert Allan Maslove who authored the recently-released book, Cana- dian Public Budgeting in the Age of Crises: Shifting Budget Domains and Temporal Budgeting, along with Bruce Doern, and Michael Prince. “If a finance minister is going to be successful in whatever he does—and I can say ‘he’ because there’s never been a female finance minister—there has got to be no question that he has the full and complete backing of the Prime Minister,” said Prof. Maslove, who teaches at , in an interview with The Hill Times. Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, Alta.) and Finance Minister Jim Flaherty (Whitby-Oshawa, Ont.), who has served in the post for seven-and- a-half years and is the longest- serving finance minister in the G8, enjoy a productive relationship, but this isn’t always the case between PMs and finance ministers, said Prof. Maslove. The relationship between prime minister and his finance minister Michael Wilson in the 1980s is an example of what can happen when the bond isn’t airtight, he explained. Photographs by Jake Wright, The Hill Times “It became clear that some min- Budget-making: Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Finance Minister Jim Flaherty, top left; former Liberal prime minister Jean Chrétien and finance minister Paul isters whose budgets were being cut Martin; and former Progressive Conservative prime minister Brian Mulroney and finance minister Michael Wilson. Allan Maslove, right, one of three authors of Canadian made special appeals to the prime Public Budgeting in the Age of Crises: Shifting Budget Domains and Temporal Budgeting, says the relationship between the PM and his finance minister is critical. minister, and the finance minister got overruled. That was one of the reasons that the Mulroney govern- In the introduction, you and the “No, not necessarily, because it’s ried over is this notion that govern- not for my co-authors on this—that ment was never successful in reduc- other authors discuss faux versus in the ‘b’ that most of the changes are ments can affect the level of unem- they are seen as that being their ing the deficit,” he said. real crises, and what makes a ‘good happening. But perhaps what does ployment. So, if unemployment strong suit. Because in late 2008 and These relationships and many crisis.’ For the purposes of this give a somewhat distorted picture is goes up, there is a lot of pressure on early 2009 they kind of had to be of the more nuanced aspects of book, how do you define a crisis? we sometimes lose sight of the fact government to do something about dragged kicking and screaming into budget-making and the effects of “We actually explore a number that 95 per cent of this big behemoth it—you’ve got to create jobs. If infla- providing the economic stimulus budgets on Canadian society over of conceptions of crisis. Most people is just grinding away; just doing this tion goes up, there’s focus on gov- package that was important at the time are discussed in Canadian think of it as kind of a sudden shock year what it did last year and the ernment to do something about it. depth of the recession. Public Budgeting in the Age of that has to be dealt with in an almost year before. Sometimes I think the “They’re in this kind of tension “The two per cent cut in the GST Crises, which Prof. Maslove wrote an emergency basis. There are also discussion makes the changes look between a world of expectations that they instituted early on when with fellow budget academics crises that are much longer-develop- perhaps more significant than they where governments–especially fed- they came into office—it’s often Bruce Doern and Michael Prince. ing crises. For example, the growing actually are, relative to the whole.” eral governments—are looked at said economists don’t agree on any- The authors note that as the inequality of income distribution, is as ‘fix this problem,’ and their own thing, I bet you’d have trouble find- relationship between the PM and a long-term, slow-developing crisis, The book notes the economy is sense that there’s not really that ing a handful of economists across finance minister becomes more in the sense that it’s going to require, managed on Keynesian principles, much we can do about it, or at least the country who would have said, ‘If important, the rest of Cabinet has in my estimation at least, some non- and the government is expected to our ability to affect it is heavily you’re going to cut taxes, that’s the become less involved in budget incremental changes to ultimately take responsibility for the econo- constrained. That’s kind of the ten- way to go.’ This made absolutely no decision-making, a trend that deal with these kinds of issues. my, inflation, and unemployment. sion that they’ve been dealing with sense from an economic point of started in the 1980s and continues “Then the distinction between But are we beyond the point where for the last 20, 25 years. It’s kind of view, and if you were looking to cut under Prime Minister Harper. crisis and faux-crisis is sometimes government policies can have a an uncomfortable macroeconomic taxes, income taxes or capital taxes They also argue that there political interests, it’s obviously meaningful impact? world, in some ways.” would have made a lot more sense are three competing crises at the favourable to them to propose “What we were arguing is, there in terms of doing something posi- moment: economic, environmen- something as a crisis, or to discuss was a period in roughly the early Are you surprised by the current tive for the economy. tal, and social. something as a crisis, even though ‘60s, up until the mid-’70s or maybe government’s reputation as fiscal “I personally don’t think their Whether governments decide it might not be because it helps to even a bit later, where if you view managers, considering its slow economic management record is to address any or all of them in focus attention, and it helps them fiscal policy, you would say it was reaction to the crisis in 2008, as that impressive at all, but I’m not their budgets are based on both to advance their own agenda. clearly Keynesian: short-term stabi- the book notes? surprised that that’s the image policy and political consider- lization was the focus. What we’re “I’m not surprised that they’re they want to project. Every gov- ations, they write. You write it’s the b-budgeting— saying is that’s faded somewhat, doing that. Every government, in ernment wants to project that.” “Public budgeting always involves the five per cent of new spending government policy makers have some way, tries in some way to say, both calculated and tangential deci- a year—that is the most visible, sort of lost belief in the ability of ‘Stick with me, I’m a better economic The book discusses how the rela- sions to do nothing, to respond mini- instead of the a-base, which is government to be able to steer the manager than the guys who might tionship between Canada’s finance mally and symbolically with gestures the vast majority of spending. Do economy in a short-term way. replace me.’ That’s not surprising. ministers and prime ministers has and to both bluntly and tacitly post- journalists and watchers of the “It’s much less Keynesian now “I am surprised—here I think I pone,” they state. public purse have it backwards? than it was then, but what has car- should say I am speaking for myself, Continued on Page 30 30 THE HILL TIMES, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2013 FEATURE Q&A: ALLAN MASLOVE

also write that ‘An understanding of public budgeting in this age of crises requires an appreciation of the many kinds of power Relationship between PM, and politics at work.’ Are these elements sometimes missing when academics or observers look at budgeting in Canada? “If ‘power’ is, to some extent, gauged by one’s success in seeing their needs/desires addressed in public policy and programs, we finance minister critical are arguing that it is necessary to have some appreciation of these various forums in which power is exercised and contested. I think it is “It became clear that some ministers cessful in eliminating the deficit in three or fair to say that, in some instances, given the Continued from Page 29 whose budgets were being cut made spe- four years; a dramatic change in the fiscal intense focus on government budgets and bud- varied, from long serving, like Paul Martin cial appeals to the prime minister, and the circumstances of the country. get speeches, these more extended networks of or Jim Flaherty, to the Trudeau years, where finance minister got overruled. That was “I have to say, the relationship between power are not sufficiently appreciated.” they changed often. What is the effect of this one of the reasons that the Mulroney gov- Harper and Flaherty is similarly a solid one. dynamic on public budgeting? ernment was never successful in reducing So the ministers don’t think they can circum- The book touches on the temporality of “If a finance minister is going to be suc- the deficit. They talked a good game, they vent, do an end-run, around the Department public budgeting. Could you elaborate on cessful in whatever he does—and I can say made all kinds of very strong statements of Finance, by going to the prime minister. that? It’s not something people generally ‘he’ because there’s never been a female about it, but at the end of their time, the “That policy unity has to be clearly there think about regarding budgeting. finance minister—there has got to be no deficit was higher than it was when they between the Prime Minister and the finance “We’re thinking a little bit more about it question that he has the full and complete started. That’s one of the reasons for it.” minister.” than we used to. A lot of what we think about backing of the prime minister. The counter- “Whereas in the case of Chrétien and is within a very small timeframe, in part example that demonstrates that goes way Martin, for example, even though they were In the book you and the co-authors write because we have an annual budget cycle. That back to the Mulroney time, in the mid- obviously not very friendly in personal about four conceptions of power as they kind of focuses you in that direction. Who is 1980s, when they were trying at that point terms, Chrétien supported finance minister relate to budgeting: the state, the market, paying tax now? What money is being spent to cut the deficit and bring down spending. Martin all the way, and Martin was suc- civil society and indigenous power. You now? Who are the winners and losers today? But, there are long-term and intergenerational consequences that, as I say, I think they are starting to get more attention but in the past haven’t received a lot of attention. For example, what are the intergenerational implications of running deficits, where at some point in the future, somebody is going to have to pay off the spending decisions that were made now? Pensions: a good example was the 2012 bud- get, where the government announced they were going to be changing the Old Age Secu- rity system, but the there’s 10 years of advance notice before the changes start to take effect. “We’re starting, I think, and when I say ‘we’ I mean politicians, media, academics, to pay more attention to that, but for a long time, the focus on what’s happening this year was crowding out all that other stuff, I think.”

Who do you want to read this book? “Oh, absolutely everybody. [Laughs.] And they shouldn’t share it; they should all buy their own copies! “It was written with two audiences in mind. One is university audiences, there are lots of courses in budgeting, or applied public finance, or policy analysis that we think it might have some interest for. The other would be non-aca- demics who follow budgetary debates closely and have an interest in them, whether they are in government or the media or interest groups. Those are the two audiences we tried to keep in mind at least, as we wrote it.”

What do you want readers most to take away after they’ve read your book? “The somewhat multi-layered notion of cri- sis would be one. The notions of inter-temporal dimensions of budgeting would be another. We talked a lot about these policy domains, and we focused on social, industrial and the green domains. There are others, like interna- tional and defence, that we didn’t go into, but the notion of thinking of these envelopes of government area, and there’s some overlaps between the envelopes, but within the enve- lopes there’s a whole lot. You think not just about an Old Age Security program or a Guar- anteed Income Supplement program, or anoth- er program in income support, but you think about these packages of programs in each of these domains and the interactions between Let Parliament Now them. Those, I think are the big things.” [email protected] do the work for you The Hill Times Canadian Public Budgeting in the Age of Crises: Shifting A single document delivered to your inbox every evening Budget Domains and Temporal Budgeting, by Bruce Doern, Allan Maslove and Michael Prince, McGill-Queen’s .CA University Press, $32.95, 282 pages. THE HILL TIMES, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2013 31 FEATURE Q&A: GREG MARCHILDON Prime Minister Harper accelerating trend away from provincial consultation

ings between the two levels of By rarely meeting with the provinces, Prime Minister Stephen Harper is accelerating a trend started by government. How has intergov- ernmental dialogue worked under former Liberal prime minister Jean Chrétien in the 1990s of consulting less with the provinces. this federal government? “There’s two ways to look at it. One is it’s simply a reflection of a longer-term trend to the provinces making more and more decisions in the policy field without the federal government providing direction or participating. There’s another way to look at it, which is, in fact, that the Harper government is accelerat- ing that trend by making a policy decision to avoid such meetings. “This is not new, Jean Chrétien limited the number of first ministers’ meetings, although not on the scale of Stephen Harper. Before Jean Chrétien, there were many more meetings, and during the Trudeau period, there were many, many, meetings, partly because of the Con- stitution. But it’s also very clear that Stephen Harper and his government have more of a water-tight compart- ment view of the Constitution, and feels that it’s up to the provinces to make their decisions acting alone or together, but without the federal gov- ernment being at the table. “It has made that decision in numerous policy areas. It’s not completely consistent, because for example, the federal government has decided to play more of a role in the area of immigration in the last couple of years than it has before that. But it’s still done so in a way that doesn’t involve federal- provincial collaboration as much as federal unilateral decision-mak- ing, to occupy more space.”

Speaking of unilateral decision-mak- ing, one of the instances that stand out in peoples’ minds is the decision

, and courtesy of Greg Marchildon Greg of courtesy and , Times Hill The Wright, Jake by Photographs on the Canada Health Transfer. Are How about, let’s not talk: The last time Prime Minister Stephen Harper met with provincial premiers was in 2006; pictured top left, with then we seeing provinces change their premier Bernard Lord, with then Quebec premier , then Ontario premier Dalton McGuinty, and then Newfoundland and Labrador premier Danny approach to health care as a result of Williams. Author Greg Marchildon, right, says Mr. Harper is accelerating a trend started by former Liberal prime minister Jean Chrétien. the federal decision on the Canada Health Transfer to slow transfers? “Those are two questions embed- feels that it’s up to the provinces to to administer by the capacity to supported by a fair amount of evi- By JESSICA BRUNO ded in one. Let me start with the first make their decisions acting alone plan, to develop new directions. dence that crosses from the degree one: are the provinces reacting to the or together, but without the federal It’s a combination of leadership of fiscal decentralization to political federal government’s non-involve- y rarely meeting with the prov- government being at the table,” he and real policy planning skills. and constitutional decentralization. ment on the issue? I would say that, Binces, Prime Minister Stephen explained in an interview with The This is an area that the federal As a consequence of that, the schol- to some extent, they are, and they Harper is accelerating a trend start- Hill Times. government has been stronger, arship, I don’t think has quite kept are doing so through the Council ed by former Liberal prime minister Oft overlooked by policy wonks, historically, than the provinces pace with these developments, and of the Federation. Whether that will Jean Chrétien in the 1990s of having who tend to focus on the federal on, and the provinces have some we’re beginning to fill that gap. produce anything that will be very less consultation between the two government, provinces are getting catch-up,” said Prof. Marchildon. “There are other scholars that significant, time will tell. levels of government, says former their day in the sun with Gover- are now increasingly focused on the “The second issue: what have Saskatchewan deputy minister and nance and Public Policy in Canada: You and the other authors write in provincial levels of government.” they done in response to the slowing University of Regina professor Greg A View From the Provinces, co- the introduction, “as major sites of of the rate of growth on the Canada Marchildon, one of six authors of the authored by Prof. Marchildon policy change, provinces have been The book notes that federalism tends Health Transfer? I have not seen recently-released book, Governance and five other public policy and largely understudied.” Why is that? to become more decentralized in any changes yet in response to that, And Public Policy In Canada: A View administration scholars, includ- “There has historically been a countries like Canada with a distinct partly because it has yet to kick in.” From The Provinces, published by ing Michael M. Atkinson, Daniel tremendous amount of focus on the minority language group. Is this a the University of Toronto Press. Béland, Kathleen McNutt, Peter federal government, and in part that major factor in Canada’s decentral- You and your co-authors write “This is not new, Jean Chrétien W.B. Phillips, and Ken Rasmussen. is because it is the so-called national ization, or are there others? that the provinces face a gap limited the number of first ministers’ The book is the first in a planned government, and it’s natural for “That’s certainly one of the key between their responsibilities meetings, although not on the scale series that will tackle important pol- political scientists and other schol- factors, but in addition to that, you and ambitions compared to their of Stephen Harper. Before Jean icy issues facing the provinces, said ars to focus on what they consider have in the Canadian case, the move capacity. Does the federal gov- Chrétien, there were many more Prof. Marchildon. Future books will to be the central locus of power and to greater indigenous self-govern- ernment need to step up transfers meetings, and during the Trudeau be on health care, social assistance, authority in the country, which is in ment. That has acted in a way to so that this can be addressed? period, there were many, many, and other topics. most cases the central government. decentralize, and in a way that actu- “The capacity we were talking meetings, partly because of the Con- Provinces are facing a growing “I think the difference in Canada ally reduces provincial power and about is as much and probably stitution,” said Prof. Marchildon. gap between their ambitions and is two-fold: No. 1, it is by design a authority at times. That’s not the case more of a human resource and “But it’s also very clear that Ste- their abilities when it comes to more decentralized federation, but in a lot of OECD federations.” policy sophistication capacity than phen Harper and his government policy-making and agenda-setting, more importantly it has become a it is a fiscal capacity. Compared to have more of a water-tight compart- note the authors. very highly-decentralized federa- Stephen Harper has been criti- ment view of the Constitution, and “It’s not so much the capacity tion in the last three decades. This is cized for not having many meet- Continued on Page 32 32 THE HILL TIMES, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2013 FEATURE The Spin Doctors By Laura Ryckewaert Q&A: GREG MARCHILDON “What should Canada’s stance be with regard to Syria? Does Parliament need Harper accelerating trend away to have a special debate about this?”

Fred DeLorey escalation of the use of unconventional from provincial consultation Conservative strategist weapons. “For the international community to not Continued from Page 31 “You have to go province by province, act after a chemical weapon attack against but, yes, there have been some major shifts. civilians sets a very dangerous precedent. many federations, the Canadian provinces If you look at the Yukon and British Colum- Since Prime Minister Stephen Harper was are actually much more self-sufficient fis- bia, and the new treaties that have been elected in 2006, Canada has been a principled cally, and have a greater control over fiscal negotiated and concluded, that has made leader on the world stage. It is no longer good powers, than what you see some states and a difference. It’s also set a precedent about enough for Canada to ‘go along to get along.’ other OECD federations. They’re less depen- how you can deal, and how governments “Our government has been very clear “While Canada is not contemplating a dent on federal transfers than most, and in the future may deal, with claims of self- that we are outraged by the use of chem- military role, we have and will continue to that tells me, in fact, that they have much government from aboriginal groups that ical weapons in Syria. We have been provide humanitarian support to the mil- more room and latitude than what is com- are not subject to the old treaty systems. reluctant to see the West get involved lions of people affected by this crisis. This monly believed. But they have not yet fully “In the areas where the old treaty system in this conflict because we believe it is is the type of leadership Canadians have developed the policy and I would call it the exists, it’s also true that it has been very sectarian in nature. However, the use come to expect from our government—and diplomatic skills, if you’re talking about the difficult for the federal government to act of chemical weapons requires a firm it is the kind of leadership that will contin- inter-provincial element of it, to fully live up alone, that the provinces have had to be international response to prevent the ue with Prime Minister Harper at the helm.” to their ambitions. That will take time.” involved in treaty land entitlement. These “It’s not so much the capacity to administer had to ultimately involve provincial lands by the capacity to plan, to develop new direc- and the transfer of provincial lands, so that tions. It’s a combination of leadership and real Ian Wayne relocate within Syria. It is the worst refu- it becomes tri-partite negotiations between policy planning skills. This is an area that the First Nations, the federal government and NDP strategist gee crisis the world has seen since the federal government has been stronger histori- Rwandan genocide some 20 years ago. the provincial government. cally than the provinces on, and the provinces “There have been changes, but there also a “Canada should focus on doing the have some catch-up.” hard diplomatic work needed and provid- growing gap between the expectations of First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and what is happening on ing humanitarian relief for the hundreds Provincial tax powers are also limited by of thousands of refugees trying to flee the the ground in terms of finding a compromise Confederation to direct taxes on individu- of a solution in response to the claims of self- violence. Canada has helped, but we can als, while the federal government has much all see more needs to be done. government. That is why we have the reaction wider taxation powers. You write that while that we have in the aboriginal community. “Canadians, along with people around “In particular, Syrian Canadians are this made sense back then, “it makes no the world, are watching events in Syria looking to help their family members Because the expectations are growing but the sense today.” Why is that? movement on the ground is very slow. with great concern and condemning these come to Canada. The new minister of “The province’s responsibilities are brutal attacks on civilians. Immigration must act now, and live up to “Historically, provinces have said, ‘This much larger, in effect, even though it’s the is not our concern, because First Nations “Deciding on whether to engage in mil- his government’s promise to reunite more same Constitution for the most part on the itary action is one of the most serious deci- Syrian families. and etcetera are under the responsibility of division of powers. That is because govern- the federal government. It’s their fiduciary sions a Prime Minister can be faced with. “In July, the Canadian government ment is so much more involved in social Unfortunately Stephen Harper is refusing committed to accept up to 1,300 Syr- responsibility and obligation.’ But the truth of policy areas that weren’t even considered the matter is, this will impinge on provincial to bring this debate to Parliament. Instead, ian refugees—but according to media at the time of Confederation. as Tom Mulcair pointed out, he’s discuss- reports, Canada has taken in only nine governments no matter how you cut it, and “You think about health care, or you there will have to be an engagement of the ing it with himself at a press conference. Syrian refugees since the beginning of think about social assistance or social wel- “The UN high commissioner for refu- the year. provincial government, and whatever hap- fare policies, or you think about education pens, the provinces will go through a decen- gees reported yesterday that the Syrian “Canadians want to help—and it’s time in the sense of not just basic education of refugee population doubled over the past Stephen Harper listened and agreed to tralization of some kind, as a consequence of kindergarten to grade 12 but also post-sec- First Nations and other aboriginal claims.” six months to two million people, with do more on the diplomatic front and the ondary education. These are all very expen- more than four million others forced to humanitarian front.” sive responsibilities, and the provincial What do you most want readers to take governments’ need has broadened taxation away from your book? powers as much as possible to be able to “First of all, to see this, in terms of ten- Karine Cousineau “The has a fund these extremely expensive responsi- sions that exist within our current federa- Liberal strategist responsibility to its global allies to discuss bilities. Probably there needs to be a review tion, it’s a set of constructive tensions that the depravity in Syria and having a con- of the basic taxation fields. are going to produce some pretty interesting structive debate amongst all Parliamentar- “Some of it is less the formal division of experiments. One of them is that while there ians is precisely what the House of Com- powers on taxation than the informal abil- is significant policy convergence in certain mons exists for. This would allow Cana- ity of the federal government to take up tax provinces, there is also some very interesting dians to hear in more detail the rationale base in an area the both governments have divergences, and those provide the kind of behind the Prime Minister’ s current stance the right to take up. A good example is the natural laboratory to study the impacts of dif- on the issue and for all parties be part of area of what we call goods and services tax. ferent policies. To look for that. “The has the important decision-making process as In that area, the federal government through “The next is the tension between centraliza- grave concern for the people of Syria. The to our next steps in the Middle East. the imposition of the goods and services tax tion and decentralization, and that the further reports are nothing short of alarming—be “Our allies have already begun these took up a lot of the room, and it’s very dif- that you go in a decentralized direction, the it the massive loss of life or the chemi- important debates and it is time for Can- ficult for provincial governments to increase more you have to work at collaborative federal- cal weapons the Assad regime is using ada to follow suit. We owe it to ourselves their sales tax in that area. ism to address the issues and the challenges that against its own citizens. and the people of Syria.” “Another area is on payroll taxation, and arise through that increasing decentralization. through the Canada Pension Plan, there’s “The next is the tension between ambi- very little room for provinces to move tion and capacity. There is a gap, and how in terms of additional payroll taxation provincial governments fill that gap is Camille Labchuk Diplomatic options must be pursued with because of the fear that this would be a job- going to be a very interesting area to look Green strategist more vigour. killing tax if it went up much further. at over the next five years. “The tragic reality is that the misuse “It’s in that area that it’s really critical, and “Then finally, there’s a host of issues and of the doctrine of the Responsibility to it will have to be reassessed over time. There challenges that arise because of the evolu- Protect (R2P) in the Libyan context has have been suggestions, for example, that the tion of the country and the growing impor- undermined its utility in Syria. While federal government cede the goods and ser- tance of provincial governments. To under- invoking R2P in initially striking in Libya, vices tax to the provinces, or that the federal stand what those issues and challenges are once there, the goals shifted to regime government give up tax points in that area. so that we can better-address them.” change. Elizabeth May warned of this “That could be combined with instead [email protected] “Military action in Syria is unlikely risk, specifically in relation to Syria, in the of adding money into a transfer, that a tax- The Hill Times to resolve the conflict and could worsen House when she cast the only vote against point transfer be considered instead of a cash the humanitarian crisis. Canada needs to continued aerial bombardment of Libya in transfer. Those sorts of debates.” actively urge all nations to pressure both June 2011. Governance and Public the Assad Regime and its opponents to “Regardless of one’s views on military To quote the book: “Provincial policies, after Policy in Canada: A View enter into a ceasefire and negotiate a set- intervention, Parliament needs to debate all, emerge from within a complex relation- from the Provinces, tlement. While critics dismiss negotiation and approve any action before Canada is ship that includes the federal government, the as unrealistic, it does not appear it has committed. governments of other provinces, and other University of Toronto Press, been tried. Although Assad’s allies will “Canada should also increase humani- actors that are growing in importance, such Michael Atkinson, Daniel Béland, reject calls for military action perhaps tarian aid to the growing refugee crisis as emerging aboriginal self-governments, they can be induced to pressure Assad to in camps in Lebanon, Jordan and Tur- local governments and members of civil soci- Gregory Marchildon, Kathleen enter into a ceasefire if the same applies key. Although in dollar amounts, Canada ety.” In regards to aboriginal governments, McNutt, Peter Phillips and Ken th in the world in terms of aid, to rebel forces. The loss of life, the use ranks 6 which have become more vocal in the past Rasmussen, 208 pages, 2013. of chemical weapons, is not something relative to the size of our economy, we couple of years, how are we seeing the rela- th the community of nations can ignore. rank 14 .” tionships between these players change? THE HILL TIMES, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2013 33 FEATURE BUZZ

ON HEARDTHE HILL Griffith to release and courtesy of Michael Harris provocative new book, The Hill Times The Hill Times Policy Arrogance,

on Sept. 23 at Three Photographs by Jake Wright, Extra! Extra! Harper books are coming! Harper books are coming! Postmedia’s Mark Kennedy, iPolitics’ Brewers on Sparks Street Michael Harris and Maclean’s Paul Wells have written books about Stephen Harper’s government. mock award ceremony. Last year’s catego- Rise of Stephen Harper’s New Conservatism ries included awards for “Bad Sport” (which was a national bestseller. Mr. Wells will be In addition, Mr. Griffith wrote, “It is also went to now Independent Quebec Senator Continued from Page 2 talking about his book and about the state of the story of how officials balanced the public Patrick Brazeau for losing a charity boxing the nation on Oct. 29 at the Ottawa Interna- Former top bureaucrat Griffith to service challenge function role of ‘fearless match to Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau) tional Writers Festival, along with Globe and release provocative new book, Policy advice’ with the need to serve the govern- and “Rule Britannia” (making fun of the Mail columnist John Ibbitson, author of The ment of the day through ‘loyal implementa- Conservatives’ obsession with the monar- Big Shift, and Toronto Star reporter Susan Arrogance, on Sept. 23 at Three tion.’ Given the sharp nature of the policy chy, which went to Foreign Affairs Minister Delacourt, author of the new book, Shop- Brewers on Sparks Street reset, and the entrenched views of many John Baird because he redecorated his ping For Votes. Six years ago, Andrew Griffith, a direc- public servants, this book aims to provide department by replacing - And, iPolitics columnist Michael Harris tor general at the Canadian Heritage a small case study of how public servants work with portraits of Queen Elizabeth II). has been busy writing a book about Prime department, received a call from then- adjusted to the new reality—one in which “The format and preparations were well Minister Harper’s majority government. secretary of state for Multiculturalism their expertise was fundamentally chal- under way. The lineup was pretty much estab- He wrote on his Facebook page: “Some of asking him why he had not lenged, discounted, and at times ignored.” lished, the prizes were 85 per cent taken care you have wondered about my new book on approved language that was to be sent out The changes to policy making were of. We were working on videos, etc. Basically, Stephen Harper coming out with Penguin in a press release. He replied, “But minister, so fundamental, Mr. Griffith said, that “In we just took a step back and everything is on in the fall of 2014. In a nutshell, here is it doesn’t sound ministerial.” many cases, officials had to work through hold. The work that has been done has not the deal. Harperland, by Lawrence Mar- It was a late afternoon on a Friday and the Kübler-Ross stages of grief and loss— been lost,” Mr. Thibeault said. “It’s disappoint- tin, dealt with the PM up to 2011. In other his first day on the job. He says in his new denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and ing, but it’s better to put it on hold rather than words, almost exclusively as a minority book, Policy Arrogance or Innocent Bias: acceptance—in dealing with the traumatic not have the attendance.” government Prime Minister. I will examine Resetting Citizenship and Multicultural- challenge to their role, as well as to the the Harper majority record to answer the ism, he spent the weekend wondering if he long-standing consensus between previous Lots of Harper books coming: Kennedy, question ‘Is Harper unbound?’—which is Liberal and Conservative parties on citi- to say, free of the constant fear of being was still employed. Harris, Wells to pen books on PM “I survived, and went on to work with zenship and multiculturalism issues.” defeated in the House—a truer representa- Speaking of books, there are a number him and his staff for close to four years, He called this period “an intense and tion of the real man.” of other Harper-government related first at Canadian Heritage and then at Citi- interesting time of policy change and polit- books in the works from Parliament Hill zenship and Immigration Canada (CIC), ical-bureaucratic interface challenges.” journalists. PM Harper’s highly-anticipated hockey following the transfer of the multicultural The book launch takes place on Sept. 23 Postmedia’s Ottawa bureau chief Mark book due out this November program to CIC in October 2008 after Ken- at The Three Brewers, 240 Sparks St., from Kennedy has written an e-book, Rebel to And, speaking of Prime Minister Ste- ney’s appointment as Minister of Citizen- 5 to 7 p.m. Realist: How Politics Changed Stephen phen Harper and books, he’s written a ship, Immigration and Multiculturalism,” Harper and How He is Changing Canada, book about the Toronto Maple Leafs, pub- he wrote in the preface to Policy Arrogance Parliamentary Press Gallery Dinner due out on Sept. 17. lished by Simon & Schuster Canada—A or Innocent Bias. “During this period, postponed, could be pushed to 2014 “Stephen Harper began as a conserva- Great Game: The Forgotten Leafs and citizenship (added to my responsibilities Don’t get out your little black cocktail tive renegade with explicit principles the Rise of Professional Hockey, and at CIC) and multiculturalism policies and dresses and tuxedos just yet. The annual Par- advocating a fiscal and demo- due to be released on Nov. 5. programs were fundamentally reset, in line liamentary Press Gallery Dinner, originally cratic revolution. But over time, he Mr. Harper, a member of the with the government’s emphasis on more scheduled for Sept. 28, has been postponed appeared to bend those principles Society for International Hockey meaningful citizenship and more integra- because of the anticipated Parliamentary to the demands of political power. Research, has been working on tive multiculturalism.” prorogation and Parliament’s expected Octo- Even so, he deftly—perhaps per- the book for years. “The origins of Mr. Griffith, who is launching his book ber return. So far, there’s no new date. manently—stamped his brand of Canada’s beloved game, its rise to on Sept. 23 in Ottawa, said that Policy The Parliamentary Press Gallery execu- conservatism on the country,” professionalism, and the pursuit Arrogance or Innocent Bias is a tive is meeting this week to discuss when reads the book’s blurb on of the Stanley Cup by teams small case study about how to reschedule the popular and always sold- Amazon.com. “Postme- long forgotten. Told with a the public service had to out party, Radio-Canada/CBC TV Parlia- dia News parliamentary fan’s passion by Stephen readjust to policy-mak- mentary correspondent Daniel Thibeault, bureau chief Mark Ken- J. Harper,” the book’s ing following the federal gallery executive president, told HOH. nedy examines how— website says. Conservatives’ rise to “We were feeling that it would be a bit 20 years after Harper In an interview with power. He said public of a problem if we were trying to hold this was first elected to Sports Illustrated during servants had to “become event while the House was not sitting and Parliament, and 10 the Vancouver Olym- more modest about the MPs were basically scattered all over the years after he took pics, Mr. Harper said, degree of expertise and country. We figured a lot of them wouldn’t the leadership of “People forget that in knowledge” it provided come back to Ottawa for something like his party—the 1867, Canada’s national to their political this and that we would miss the point of once-impatient consciousness was very masters, “forced the dinner all together, which is to mingle revolutionary has fragmentary. There was by the radi- with those guys, right?” Mr. Thibeault said. changed, and a strong set of regional cally differ- “The day the prorogation was confirmed, we how Canada has identities because these ent perspec- received a lot of inquiries back at the office changed with had been separate colo- tive that on whether we’d be postponing the dinner. him.” nies.” Hockey, he said, the Harper … We felt it was the right way to go. We will Maclean’s inspired a “uniquely govern- look at options.” magazine’s Paul Canadian sense of ment and Mr. Thibeault said there are few dates Wells has written belonging in a commu- Minister left available for the rest of the fall, how- another Harper nity across the country.” Kenney ever, he also said as Christmas approaches, book, this one titled All proceeds from brought it could be moved into the spring of 2014. The Longer I’m Prime book sales will be donated to these The gallery did not lose any money by Minister: Stephen Harper to the Canadian Forces Per- inherent- cancelling the September dinner, which and Canada, 2006-, pub- Photograph courtesy of the PMO sonnel and Family Support Policy shift: Andrew Griffith ly com- was to be held at the Museum of Civiliza- lished by Random House Services’ Military Families talks about how citizenship and plex social He’s the boss: Prime tion, and more than 300 tickets had already and due to be released next Fund. multiculturalism changed under policy Minister Stephen Harper has been reserved. Mr. Thibeault said that the month. His book, Right Side Up: [email protected] the Harper government. issues.” written a book about hockey. format was to remain the same, with a The Fall of Paul Martin and the The Hill Times 34 THE HILL TIMES, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2013 HILL CLIMBERS POLITICAL STAFFERS PMO hires more staffers ahead of fall session in her capacity as an MP and also worked on the minister’s 2011 election campaign. Industry Minister has also hired a couple of new assistants to her ministerial office, according to GEDS. Jana Régimbal is working in Ms. Raitt’s BY Laura Ryckewaert office as a special assistant. She previously spent time in Ms. Raitt’s former Labour he PMO has been in a state of flux in minister’s office as a personal and schedul- Trecent weeks with this week’s depar- ing assistant. ture of director of communications Andrew As well, staffer Erin Iverson has returned MacDougall who will be taking a job in to Ms. Raitt’s office and is working as a London, England and the arrival of new special assistant. Back in May, Hill Climbers deputy chief of staff Jenni Byrne, to name reported that Ms. Iverson had left Ms. Raitt’s two changes, and two more staffers have LinkedIn of courtesy Photographs Labour office as director of operations and been hired in the Prime Minister’s Office. Hello, Steven: Steven Woodhead Hello, Marisa: Marisa Monnin is Goodbye, Philippe: Philippe Parliamentary affairs to go on maternity Steven Woodhead is now working as a is now a manager of strategic now press secretary to Heritage Mailhot is no longer working for leave, and now she’s back as a special assis- manager for strategic communications, a communications in the PMO. Minister . CIDA Minister Christian Paradis. tant in Ms. Raitt’s new Transport office. role previously filled by Erin Bonokoski, who Minister of State for Science and Tech- was recently promoted to serve as the new and deputy director of communications in the PMO kicked off last May when then nology Greg Rickford appears to be mak- deputy director of strategic communications. Stephen Lecce. Mr. MacDougall, who went principal secretary Ray Novak took over as ing the final staffing decisions in his new Mr. Woodhead was most recently work- on his last G20 leaders summit to St. Peters- chief of staff following the resignation of ministerial office, which is run by experi- ing in Toronto as a senior associate for burg, Russia this past week, has now left the Nigel Wright amidst controversy over an enced chief of staff Gary Toft. public relations and advocacy communica- PMO, but a new director of communications approximately $90,000 personal cheque he Already there is director of policy Sean tions for Cystic Fibrosis Canada. Before has yet to be named for the office. cut to now Independent Senator Mike Duffy. O’Leary, director of communications and joining the organization in September Andrea Smotra has also been hired to Shortly after, rumours began that Ms. Byrne Parliamentary affairs Mary Ann Dewey- 2012, Mr. Woodhead worked as a legislative the PMO and is now working as the regional would be making a return to the PMO from Plante, policy adviser for science and assistant to Progressive Conservative MPP affairs adviser for the prairies. Ms. Smotra Conservative Party headquarters, where technology Bradley Lattanzi, senior policy Rick Nicholls. During the party’s 2011 replaces David Parker who previously was she was working as director of operations. adviser for FedNor Mark Wright, special Ontario provincial election campaign, Mr. in the Langevin Block office as the prairies’ Ms. Byrne previously worked in the PMO as assistant Allyssa Keep, and special assistant Woodhead did campaign scripting work regional affairs adviser and is now working director of issues management and was in for communications Erica Furtado, and now and helped to develop a communications as a special assistant in Canadian Heritage charge of putting out political fires. Mr. Rickford has hired Sean Calder to work strategy for the campaign. Minister Shelly Glover’s office. Ms. Byrne is working alongside fellow as a special assistant in the office. Now in the PMO, Mr. Woodhead will be From Saskatchewan, Ms. Smotra has deputy chief of staff Joanne McNamara in According to his LinkedIn account, Mr. working closely alongside Ms. Bonokoski, worked as a regional affairs director to Agri- the PMO. Ms. McNamara continues to be Calder previously worked as a constitu- manager of new media and marketing Ste- culture Minister Gerry Ritz and has also listed in the personnel and administration ency assistant to Mr. Rickford, and has also phen McCreary, fellow manager for strate- worked as a constituency assistant to Sas- section of the office, as well as the deputy previously worked for Conservative MP gic communications Steven Hébert, director katchewan Conservative MP Tom Lukiwski. chief of staff unit. Stella Ambler. of strategic communications Joseph Lavoie, The recent string of staffing changes Mr. Novak is Prime Minister Stephen Harp- On Sept. 3, Foreign Affairs Minister er’s longest-serving staffer, but at only 36, upon John Baird, who is the MP for Ottawa West- his appointment as chief of staff, there was Nepean, Ont. and is also the regional min- concern over a lack of seniority in the PMO, ister responsible for eastern and northern and now there are two deputy chiefs of staff to Ontario, tweeted that Mr. Rickford, who is aide him in running the office. also the minister responsible for the Federal Other recent staffing changes also Economic Development Agency for North- included the departure of senior adviser ern Ontario (FedNor), will take a leadership André Bachand and the hiring of new senior role on the northern Ontario files. adviser Catherine Loubier. Lanny Cardow “Greg will continue to build on our gov- was also recently hired as a manager of gov- ernment’s exceptional investments in jobs, ernment advertising and marketing. growth and long-term prosperity in North- A former mayor of Asbestos, Que., and ern Ontario,” said Mr. Baird in his tweet. former UNESCO ambassador, Mr. Bachand In other staffing news, International has joined Earnscliffe Strategy Group’s Cooperation Minister Christian Paradis has Ottawa office as a principal. switched up his communications director. “André has had an impressive career on Following the July 15 shuffle, Philippe the political front line for more than twenty Mailhot, who had been working as director five years. Now he will bring his deep of regional affairs to Mr. Paradis at Industry, political experience to assist clients navi- became director of communications to Mr. gating federal-provincial and international Paradis in his new CIDA office and former terrain,” said Harry Near, founding partner communications director Margaux Stastny of Earnscliffe, in a Sept. 3 news release followed the minister to his new office as announcing Mr. Bachand’s hiring. director of issues management. Ms. Stastny previously was director of communications Minister Glover hires press secretary; to Mr. Paradis at his Industry office. POWER NEEDS But now, GEDS has been updated to Minister Raitt hires assistants reflect that Ms. Stastny is once again com- Canadian Heritage Minister Shelly Glov- munications director to Mr. Paradis, and GOOD INFORMATION er has bulked up her communications team, Mr. Mailhot is no longer working in the which is led by director of communications office. Mr. Paradis’ office is run by chief of Mike Storeshaw, and has hired a new press staff Marc Vallières. secretary to work in her ministerial office. 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Continued on Page 35 Ms. Rowson previously worked for Ms. Glover THE HILL TIMES, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2013 35 HILL CLIMBERS POLITICAL STAFFERS Former PMO staffer now Cabinet’s Directors of Communications in Environment Minister and Chiefs of Staff List 2013, Updated: Minister Department Chief of Staff D. Comm Press Secretary Telephone

Harper, Stephen Prime Minister Ray Novak - Carl Vallée 613-957-5555 Aglukkaq’s office Aglukkaq, Leona Environment Leah Canning Jennifer Kennedy, - 613-997-1441

Alexander, Chris Citizenship and Immigration Chris Day - Alexis Pavlich 613-954-1064 Continued from Page 34 for communications. She previ- ously worked in the office under Ambrose, Rona Health Julie Vaux Cailin Rodgers Michael Bolkenius 613-957-0200 chief of staff Howard Anglin, who former minister . is now a senior adviser for legal Carrie Watkins is working in affairs and policy at the PMO. Ms. Aglukkaq’s office as a senior Baird, John Foreign Affairs Garry Keller - Rick Roth 613-995-1851 Ms. Kimmel left Mr. Kenney’s special assistant for administra- in October 2012 and has spent tion, and is an exempt staffer who most of the last year overseas in will be helping out with depart- Blaney, Steven Public Safety Andrew House - Jean-Christophe de le Rue 613-991-2924 Israel working as a communica- mental coordination and pro- Clement, Tony Treasury Board Neil Brodie Andrea Mandel-Campbell Matthew Conway 613-957-2666 tions associate for NGO Monitor. cessing. Ms. Watkins previously Duncan, John Whip Kym Purchase - - 613-995-2291 Now back in Mr. Kenney’s new worked in former Fisheries and Social Development office, Ms. Oceans minister ’s Glover, Shelly Heritage David McArthur Mike Storeshaw Marisa Monnin 819-997-7788 Kimmel will presumably work office as a senior special assistant. Fantino, Julian Veterans Affairs Jacques Fauteux Josh Zanin Daniel Bezalel Richardsen 613-996-4649 closely alongside Mr. Kenney’s Aaron Hynes is also working deputy chief of staff for multi- in Ms. Aglukkaq’s Environment Fast, Ed International Trade Bill Hawkins Adam Taylor Rudy Husny 613-992-7332 culturalism Dominic Roszak. Mr. office as a senior policy adviser. Findlay, Kerry-Lynne National Revenue Ian West Julie Carmichael Carter Mann 613-995-2960 Kenney’s office did not respond to Previously, Mr. Hynes was a policy Finley, Diane Public Works and Lynette Corbett Alyson Queen Amber Irwin 819-997-5421 a request from Hill Climbers. adviser for surface to then Industry Public Works Minister Diane minister . In the 2011 Government Services Finley has hired a new policy federal election, Mr. Hynes ran as Flaherty, Jim Finance Rossano Bernadi Chisholm Pothier Kathleen Perchaluk 613-996-7861 adviser to her ministerial office. the Conservative Party candidate Kenney, Jason Employment and Ana Curic - Alexandra Fortier 819-994-2482 Frank Parker is now working in in the riding of Bonavista-Gander- Ms. Finley’s office under the super- Grand Falls-Windsor, Nfld., but lost Social Development vision of director of policy Tim to Liberal incumbent Lebel, Denis Infrastructure, / Yan Plante Michele-Jamali Paquette Marie-Josée Paquette 613-943-1838 Oracheski. In other staffing news, who won with 57.8 per cent of the Economic Communities/ (Intergovernmental), GEDS has been updated to reflect vote. Mr. Hynes received 27.49 per that senior policy adviser Ryan cent of the vote. Intergovernmental Affairs 514-496-1282 (Economic Development) Greer has followed Ms. Finley to her Citizenship and Immigration Development Agency for new ministerial office. Previously, Minister Chris Alexander has hired Mr. Greer was working in the same Nick Kalogerakos as a senior poli- the Regions of Quebec role in Ms. Finley’s former Human cy adviser in his ministerial office, Leitch, Kellie Labour/Status of Women Dan Miles Jan O’Driscoll - 819-953-5646 Resources and Skills Development which is run by chief of staff Chris MacKay, Peter Justice Marian Fernet Jennifer Gearey Paloma Aguilar 613-992-4621 office. As well, special assistant, Day. Mr. Kalogerakos previously Andrea Montenegrino, has simi- worked as a policy adviser to then Moore, James Industry James Maunder Jessica Fletcher Sébastien Gariepy 613-995-9001 larly followed Ms. Finley to Public CIDA minister . Nicholson, Rob Defence Maureen Murphy Geneviève Breton Julie Di Mambro 613-996-3100 Works, according to GEDS. Also working for Mr. Alex- Oliver, Joe Natural Resources Chris Woodcock Chris McCluskey David Provencher 613-996-2007 Aboriginal Affairs and North- ander is director of policy and ern Development Minister Bernard legal affairs Carl Dholandas, Paradis, Christian International Cooperations/ Marc Vallières Margaux Stastny - 819-953-6238 Valcourt has hired Bryn Gray to deputy chief of staff and director La Francophonie work as a policy and legal adviser. of stakeholder relations Ken- Mr. Gray has taken a leave of nedy Hong, director of case files Raitt, Lisa Transport Doug Smith - Ashley Kelahear 613-991-0700 absence from his job as a litigation Taylor Linton, principal secretary Ritz, Gerry Agriculture Aaron Gairdner Joel Taguchi Jeff English 613-773-1059 association law firm McCarthy Alexandra Day, senior special Shea, Gail Fisheries and Oceans Steve Outhouse Sophie Doucet - 613-995-2960 Tétrault’s Toronto office to work for assistant for communications Mr. Valcourt, and according to his and case management Kevin Valcourt, Bernard Aboriginal Affairs and Steven Hobbs Jason MacDonald Andrea Richer, Erica Meekes 819-997-0002 biography for the law firm, isn’t set Mendard, press secretary Alexis Northern Development to return to law until Sept. 5, 2014. Pavlich, special assistant for Van Loan, Peter House Leader Adam Church - Daniel Chomski 613-995-7226 Mr. Gray has previous experi- case management and policy ence working in provincial politics, Sabine El-Chidiac, manager of Ministers of State including as a policy adviser to the Parliamentary affairs and issues then minister of Municipal Affairs management Andrea Khanjin, Bergen, Candice Social Development Mike Mueller Johanna Quinney Andrew McGrath 819-953-2350 and Housing and as a communica- manager for office administration Bernier, Maxime Small Business & Tourism Marc-André Plouffe Scott French - 613-943-6183 tions adviser to the then minister of and tour Cara McNaull, special Public Safety and Security, accord- assistant for tour and commu- Goodyear, Gary Federal Economic Jeannie Smith Stephanie Thomas - 613-947-2956 ing to his biography. Mr. Gray stud- nications Saro Khatchadourian, Development Agency ied political science and peace and special assistant for multicultural- for Southern Ontario conflict studies at the University of ism Felix Wong, special assistant Toronto, and went on to study law for Quebec Francis Charette, and Gosal, Bal Sport Dustin Van Vugt Robert Lynch - 819-934-1122 at the school. special assistant Sébastien Gir- Moore, Rob ACOA - - - 613-941-7241 There are no other legal advis- ouard, according to GEDS. ers in Mr. Valcourt’s office, which is While Mr. Alexander’s new Poilievre, Pierre Democratic Reform Stephen B. Snell Gabrielle Renaud-Mattey - 613-992-2772 run by chief of staff Steven Hobbs. ministerial office seems to be Rempel, Michelle Western Economic Jerra Kosick - Nicholas Insley 613-952-9831 fully formed or close to, not all of Diversifi cation Former PMO staffer now in the new ministers in Mr. Harper’s Cabinet have made such headway Rickford, Greg Science and Technology/ Gary Toft Mary Ann Dewey-Plante - 613-943-6177 Minister Aglukkaq’s office in setting up their new offices. Economic Development Environment Minister Leona The shuffle took place on July Initiative for Northern Ontario Aglukkaq has hired a former 15, but as of Sept. 4, there was still PMO staffer to work as her new no information available (not even Sorenson, Kevin Finance Shawn Fried Bram Sepers - 613-996-7861 strategic communications adviser. a phone number) with regard to Uppal, Tim Multiculturalism - - - - Jonathan Lefebvre, who left a ministerial office for Minister his job as a PMO communications of State for Multiculturalism Tim Wong, Alice James Yousif Mark Wall - 819-953-1144 strategist last February, is now in Uppal or for Minister of State for Yelich, Lynne Foreign Affairs Stacey Gairdner Adria Minskay - 613-944-2300 Ms. Aglukkaq’s office, and will the Atlantic Canada Opportunities work alongside director of commu- Agency (ACOA) has no Prime Minister’s Press Offi ce nications Jennifer Kennedy, who is ministerial staff listed on GEDS, also the minister’s director of strate- though new office contact informa- Joseph Lavoie (Director of strategic communications) 613-992-4211 gic planning. Mr. Lefebvre was first tion is available. For now, Mr. Upp- Stephen Lecce (Deputy director of communications) 613-952-7699 hired to the PMO in January 2011. al’s regular MP Hill office has been Carl Vallée (Press secretary) 613-957-5555 Michelle Redmond is also fielding media calls for the minister. Erin Bonokoski (Deputy director of strategic communications) 613-992-4211 working in the Environment min- [email protected] —Compiled by Laura Ryckewaert, updated to Sept. 6, 2013. ister’s office as a special assistant The Hill Times 36 Classifieds THE HILL TIMES, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2013 HILL TIMES CLASSIFIED INFORMATION AND ADVERTISEMENT PLACEMENT: TEL. 613-232-5952, FAX 613-232-9055

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Alzheimer’s Disease: An Economic Time THE Bomb—The Economic Club of Canada presents a ESPRIT DE CORPS 25TH PARLIAMENTARY talk on “Alzheimer’s Disease: An Economic Time Bomb,” with Mimi Lowi-Young, CEO, Alzheimer ANNIVERSARY PARTY— CALENDAR Society of Canada. Sept. 30, 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Scott Taylor, pictured, $89. Marriott Eaton Centre, 525 Bay St., Toronto, TUESDAY, SEPT. 17 Ont. www.economicclub.ca and his Esprit de Corps, The Great Pension Debate: Are Canadians A Decade of Health-Care Reform: A Fix for a Canadian Military saving Enough for Retirement? Should the CPP Generation—The Economic Club of Canada pres- Be Expanded—The Ottawa Economics Asso- ents a talk on “A Decade of Health-Care Reform: Magazine, celebrate ciation luncheon presents speakers Vijay Jog, A Fix for a Generation,” with Dr. Jack Kitts, Health Carleton University and Michael Wolfson of the Council of Canada. Sept. 19, 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m., the magazine’s 25th University of Ottawa. Sept. 17. Fairmont Chateau $89. The Westin Hotel, 11 Colonel By Dr., Ottawa, anniversary, Sept. 19, Laurier, 1 Rideau St., Ottawa, Ont. More informa- Ont. www.economicclub.ca tion and registration at www.cabe.ca Esprit de Corps 25th Anniversary Party— 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m., Jean NCR Laurier Club Garden Party—The Esprit de Corps, Canadian Military Magazine, cel- Pigott Hall, Ottawa City National Capital Region Laurier Club Garden ebrates its 25th anniversary, Sept. 19, 5:30 p.m.-9 Party will be held this evening. Sept. 17, 5:30 p.m. p.m., Jean Pigott Hall, Ottawa City Hall, 110 Lau- Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue Fairmont Chateau Laurier Hotel, 1 Rideau St., rier Avenue West, Ottawa. Invitation only. Ottawa, Ont. www.liberal.ca Drug Benefit Coverage for Canadians: Sus- West, Ottawa. Invitation State of the Global Economy—The CIGI Global tainability Risks and Strategies—The Economic The Hill Times Hill The only. 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Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in 19, 12:30 p.m., $38. Ballroom, Chateau Laurier Hotel, stan. Part of the Word on the Street Festival. Sept. half-day conference bringing together business- Canada, and Margaret McCuaig-Johnston, Uni- 1 Rideau St., Ottawa, Ont. http://www.owcc.ca 21, 2-3 p.m. Walper Terrace Hotel, 20 Queen St. S., people, academics, members of civil society and versity of Ottawa. Sept. 17, 7:30 p.m. Library and Gawking, Gossip and Crowdfunding: Is this Kitchener, Ont. www.cigionline.org government for a Q&A on various issues. A net- Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ont. the new Journalism?—The Canadian Journalism working cocktail will follow. Speakers include http://www1.carleton.ca/npsia/ MONDAY, SEPT. 23 Yuen Pau Woo, APFC, and Pierre Lortie, Dentons Foundation presents a talk on “Gawking, Gossip Healthier, Wealthier & Smarter: The New WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 18 and Crowdfunding: Is this the New Journalism?” Canada. 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Regis- College St., Toronto, Ont. www.economicclub.ca Clyde Wells to Address Members of the Empire Delivered.” Sept. 18, 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. MaRS ter online at https://cjfgawker.eventbrite.ca Book Launch: Policy Arrogance or Innocent Club of Canada—Former premier of Newfoundland Discovery District, 101 College St., Toronto, Last Time to See Me Before I Die—Monty Bias: Resetting Citizenship and Multicultural- Clyde Wells will address members of the Empire Ont. www.economicclub.com Python alumnus John Cleese will regale audi- ism—Author Andrew Griffith launches his book Club of Canada. He will discuss “Institutions of The Future of Parliamentary Institutions in a ences with tales and clips from his 40-year career. Policy Arrogance or Innocent Bias: Resetting Government in a Federal Democracy.” Sept. 25, 12 Modern State—The C.D. Howe Institute presents a To be followed by an audience Q&A. Sept. 19-22. 7 Citizenship and Multiculturalism. Sept. 23, 5-7. p.m., $80. 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