BIG PRIMER ON TRUDEAU’S ACTIVIST AGENDA p. 4 TIM MURPHY p. 8 LAURA RYCKEWAERT p. 16 TINA PITTAWAY p. 10 JOE JORDAN p. 11 PETER MAZEREEUW p. 15 CHARELLE EVELYN p. 12 Advice for Parliament Buildings Engaging Canadians Solid advice for Fall preview on CRTC in-fi ghting the PMO: renos: an update on part of challenge for MPs entering international to highlight fall focus what’s going on MMIW Inquiry year two trade session 2 THE HILL TIMES INSIDER’S GUIDE, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2016 Contents

THE HILL TIMES INSIDER’S GUIDE TO THE FALL SESSION OF THE 42ND PARLIAMENT

It’s on: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Conservative Leader Rona Ambrose, NDP Leader Tom Mulcair, and Green Leader Elizabeth Green, along with all the MPs and Senators and top House offi cials in the 42nd Parliament posed for an offi cial photograph on the steps of Parliament Hill in this fi le photo. The Hill Times photograph arrangement by Jake Wright

41AGENDA 12MP ADVICE 0HILL PLACES A primer: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has one of Joe Jordan, former Liberal MP, off ers Kristen Shane talks to some MPs and Senators the most activist government’s in recent memory. some candid advice to backbenchers and about the best nooks and crannies on the Hill. 13 LOBBYING opposition MPs heading into year two. 22 HILL ART Tim Murphy, former chief of staff to former prime 12 CRTC Cynthia Münster looks at some of the wonderful minister Paul Martin, has some solid advice for the Charelle Evelyn looks at the CRTC sculptures and carvings in the Centre Block. PMO headed into this fall session. issues ahead. 28 PARTIES 8 PMO 15 INTERNATIONAL TRADE Rachel Aiello dishes up the best parties to attend Tim Murphy, former chief of staff to former prime Peter Mazereeuw takes a look at the this fall. Oh yeah. minister Paul Martin, has some solid advice for the trade deals. PMO headed into this fall session. 30 EATS 16 PARLIAMENT BUILDINGS The low-down on the best places to eat on the Hill 10 MURDERED & MISSING WOMEN Laura Ryckewaert off ers an update and in the neighbourhood. Yum. Jane Hilderman and Paul Thomas MPs can’t on what’s going on with Parliament change everything, but they can change a few things. Buildings renovations. Cover Illustration by Anthony Jenkins.

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Walk this way: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured in this fi le photo in Ottawa, is leading a busy government agenda. The Hill Big primer on TrudeauTimes photograph by Andrew Meade government’s agenda

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is heading up one of the most activist governments in years. Here’s what’s on the books.

By Richard Cleroux Bad news: so far there’s no $103-million.) And how do you been the shame of Canada for 3.SENATE REFORM: consensus. What works in one decide the referendum wording? decades. “We’re going to go very The Senate has gone through 1.ELECTORAL REFORM: country doesn’t in another. Would Mr. Trudeau could discover he’s carefully,” said Ms. Buller, who terrible times in recent years. It Prime Minister Justin it help smaller third parties or still a long way from honouring told reporters in August that it is just now starting to get over Trudeau announced during the hurt them? The Conservatives his electoral reform promise. may be some time before the the Mike Duffy Scandal, trying to 2015 election campaign that, “this want a new electoral system commission will have anything to earn back some of the respect it will be the last federal election” un- decided by referendum. The cost 2.MISSING AND MURDERED reveal about its work. “And we’re lost in the courts. Prime Minister der the current fi rst-past-the-post could be $300-million, accord- INDIGENOUS WOMEN: going to listen to people who talk Justin Trudeau realized the whole voting system. Most Canadians say ing to Canada’s Chief Electoral The national inquiry prom- to us.” thing had done serious harm to they see no need for a new system Offi cer Marc Mayrand. In July, he ised during the federal election As many as 3,000 indigenous the Senate. It was more than who the Liberals have committed to told the House of Commons Spe- campaign offi cially started under women and girls (or more than would be paying the bills. change through legislation by next cial Committee on Electoral Re- Chief Inquiry Commissioner double the RCMP’s numbers for Canadians were crying for May. The Special House Electoral form that if the law was changed Marion Buller in early September. the period, 1980 to 2012) have ei- outright abolition of the Senate. Reform Committee is studying and a referendum vote was held It was about time. The commis- ther been murdered or have gone So in 2014, before he even came all sorts of voting systems—pro- with a federal election, the cost sion runs until Dec. 31, 2018, and missing, according to the Vancou- to power, Mr. Trudeau fi red all 32 portional representation, ranked could be more. (The last national is estimated to cost of $53.86-mil- ver-based group, Walk4Justice Liberal Senators from his parlia- ballots, computerized and even referendum on the Charlottetown lion. There is a lot work to do to that provides support for victims’ mentary caucus, so that if ever mandatory voting. Accord in 1992 cost just over investigate this tragedy that has families. there were even another Duffy- Transformational Visionary Life-changing World-leading Research is happening now at Canada’s universities. Congratulations to the latest recipients of the Government of Canada’s unprecedented investments in people and ideas through the Canada First Research Excellence Fund:

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hospitals, and lots of science. that. Canada has signed on to We simply have to turn that into the declaration “in accordance innovation. Prime Minister Jus- with the Canadian Constitution,” tin Trudeau was in China this Minister Bennett told the Perma- month to open up that potential nent Forum on Indigenous Issues by having Canada join the giant, at the UN, and it will be used in Beijing-based Asian Infrastruc- discussions with the indigenous ture Investment Bank, which peoples of Canada to achieve opened in June, is supported by more rights. more than 35 Asian and Western Ms. Wilson-Raybould says countries, and has a capital of making the UN Declaration a Ca- $100 billion. nadian law would be “simplistic” and “unworkable” within Canadi- 7.UN DECLARATION ON an law. She says building stronger INDIGENOUS PEOPLES: indigenous rights is preferable The Canadian government is which is why she invites indig- entering a new era of negotia- enous peoples to come forward tions with its indigenous peoples with policies to settle land issues instead of fi ghting it out in the and eventually do away with the courts. The plan is to expand Indian Act. indigenous rights in Canada and The issues are likely to include eventually replace that old Indian resource development, pipelines, Act altogether. That comes as a land claims, and indigenous rights Environment Minister result of the Trudeau government to self-determination. The federal Catherine McKenna, accepting the United Nations government will have to consult pictured on the Hill, is Declaration on the Rights of In- indigenous peoples before taking the political face of the digenous People last May. Justice decisions that could affect nega- government’s promises to Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould tively their ways of life, or the way fi ght climate change. and Indigenous and Northern they use their traditional lands. The The Hill Times photograph Affairs Minister Carolyn Ben- Supreme Court of Canada already by Jake Wright nett went to the United Nations ruled some time ago that the gov- in New York and made the an- ernments must consult indigenous nouncement amid cheering at the people before making decisions fossil-fuel industry. At least it was UN by people from all over the that could impact their lives. a signifi cant fi rst step. world. The UN Declaration was Ms. Bennett calls the gov- adopted in 2007 by a vote of 144 ernment commitment “a truly PRIMER ON TRUDEAU 5.DEFENCE PROCUREMENT: countries to 4. Only Australia, concrete roadmap to reconcile Some 20 years later, the fed- New Zealand, the United States with indigenous people,” but it fell eral government is still trying to and Canada voted against. short of supporting NDP inter- decide which fi ghter jet to buy While in power, the previous governmental aboriginal affairs GOVERNMENT’S to replace the aging CF-18 jets. Conservative government had critic Romeo Saganash’s private Five big foreign fi rms are in the stood fi rm against the declara- member’s bill that would create a running and include: the Boe- tion. Now the new prime minister legislative framework to harmo- ing Company, Dassault Aviation, with the Haida Raven tattooed nize Canadian laws with the UN BIG AGENDA Eurofi ghter, Lockheed Martin on his shoulder is changing all declaration. and Saab Group. It is the big- gest, most expensive fi ghter jet purchase in Canadian history. Justice type trial, none of his MPs would ures were never agreed upon. In- The deadline is fast approaching, Minister Jody be involved. Two years later in stead, Mr. Trudeau said he would maybe next year at the latest. The Wilson- 2016, Mr. Trudeau set up an ad- work with the provinces and previous Conservative govern- Raybould visory board for Senate appoint- territories to develop a Canadian ment estimated in 2010 it is the lead ments plus a caucus of “indepen- Energy Strategy to protect would cost $9-billion to minister dent” senators. Over the summer, the country’s “encourage buy 65 F-35 fi ghter jets, on the the Independent Advisory Board security, encourage but in 2012 a Defence De- legalization for Senate Appointments opened energy conservation, partment review estimat- of marijuana up the process to Canadians and bring cleaner ed it would cost nearly and is playing and accepted applications to fi ll renewable energy $46-billion to own and a key role in 20 current and upcoming Sen- into the electricity operate the F-35s through indigenous ate positions in seven provinces grid,” according to until the 2050s. Defence peoples’ (British Columbia, Manitoba, the federal govern- Minister Harjit Sajjan an- rights. The Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, ment, which has nounced in July more Hill Times Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward also committed government consultations photographs Island). The Senate is still a long to a $2-bil- with the aerospace and de- by Jake Wright way from being popular, but it’s lion Low fence industries following a start. Carbon reports in June that the Economy Liberals were consider- 4.CLIMATE CHANGE: Trust ing purchasing Boeing Justin Trudeau was elected in to fund Super Hornet fi ghter jets October 2015 and then he fl ew projects without a competition. off to Paris for a big international that conference on the environment reduce 6.INNOVATION AGENDA: in order to put a price on carbon, carbon Canada is no leader reduce it from the air we breathe emis- in innovation and does and set targets for reducing sions Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan not have a national greenhouse gases just as he had and phase will be leading the government’s innovation strategy. promised during the 2015 election out subsi- decision on replacing the CF-18 Canada has good uni- campaign. In the end, target fi g- dies for the fi ghter jets. versities, fi ne teaching THE HILL TIMES INSIDER’S GUIDE, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2016 7

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Hello there: Government House Leader Bardish Chagger, pictured with Natural Resources Minister Jim Carr at the Three Amigos Summit in Ottawa on June 29, 2016, will be steering through the government’s electoral reform agenda. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

8.FEDERAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 10.PIPELINES: REVIEW PROCESS: The Trudeau government will ultimate- The federal government has appointed ly have to decide on Energy East, as well as a four-person panel to examine how three other proposed pipeline projects, including big environmental authorities do their Enbridge’s $7.9-billion Northern Gateway environmental assessments. Those agen- Enbridge’s Northern Gateway pipeline cies include the Canadian Environmental that would ship 525,000 barrels of crude oil Assessment Agency, the Canadian Nuclear from northern Alberta through aboriginal Safety Commission, and the National Ener- land to northern British Columbia where gy Board. The government wants to ensure it would be shipped to Asian markets. In decisions on major projects are based on a recent 2-1 decision, the Federal Court of “science, facts, and evidence, including tra- Appeal ruled that the federal government ditional knowledge of indigenous peoples.” had not properly consulted with indig- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said enous people affected by the pipeline. during the 2015 election campaign there is need to reform a process that has “lost the 11.MARIJUANA LEGALIZATION: trust” of Canadians. Consultations begin By this time next year you may already this month, and the panel will hand in a be smoking dope legally. Prime Minister report to Environment and Climate Change Justin Trudeau is eager to legalize canna- Minister Catherine McKenna in early 2017. bis and appointed former Liberal deputy prime minister and justice minister Anne 9. NATIONAL ENERGY BOARD: McLellan to head a task force on how to le- The NEB has recently attracted much galize and regulate its use, and report back public attention after the federal energy by Nov. 30. The government plans to intro- regulator suspended its environmental as- duce legislation some time next spring. sessment hearings of TransCanada Corp.’s The Canadian Medical Association has controversial $15.7-billion Energy East already told the task force that 21 should project that would deliver 1.1 million bar- be the minimum age for purchasing mari- rels of oil from Alberta and Saskatchewan, juana, though it cautioned that full brain through Quebec, and onto a deep-water development is only reached by about 25 marine terminal in New Brunswick. years of age. In its submission, the CMA Anti-pipeline protesters stormed the also called for a prohibition against mar- fi rst, late August meeting in Montreal and keting marijuana, which exists for tobacco accused two NEB members of having met products, and placing cannabis in “plain privately with former Quebec premier Jean packaging” to outline its health risks. Charest while he was a paid consultant for “Taxation and pricing levers should TransCanada. The NEB said it wouldn’t hold be used to discourage use, with revenues further public meetings until the complaint clearly earmarked for covering the health was addressed. Environment Minister McK- and social costs of legalization,” notes the enna said later that Canadians “must be 19-page document. able to have confi dence in out system, in our institutions, and we must ensure we have decisions that are independent.” Continued on page 27 8 THE HILL TIMES INSIDER’S GUIDE, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2016 Opinion PMO Advice to PMO staffers: focus pocus First, do sweat the small stuff. To voters, big policy and even bigger dollars aren’t always as easily understandable as extravagant expenses. Liberals seem particularly susceptible to the charge of arrogance so a ruthless focus on getting the little things right will matter.

ger dollars aren’t always as easily Tim understandable as extravagant Murphy expenses. Liberals seem particu- larly susceptible to the charge of arrogance so a ruthless focus on getting the little things right will ORONTO—It seems a little matter. Take a cab, not a limo. Tpresumptuous to provide ad- Keep a sharp eye on personal ex- vice to a government still riding penses. One experienced politico high in the polls a year after an always applied the “mother test.” election but having been asked by If she couldn’t justify it to her The Hill Times, I cannot resist. mother, she wouldn’t do it. Obviously, the government Second, start making some needs no help on managing its policy choices. The people who own image. In an age of authen- don’t like a particular policy deci- ticity, the prime minister seems sion will not be happy but they like a truer, more authentic ver- will be much less happy than if sion of the Canada we want to be. they have been led along for four Of course, the inevitable tide of years and then disappointed just events will always swamp image before an election. More impor- in politics. Some 48 years ago, tantly, because the federal govern- Pierre Trudeau was elected on a ment has fewer direct levers to get wave of similar sentiment and things done (other than money), a four years later, he was two seats ruthless focus on implementation Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured last week at an Ottawa mosque. The government needs no help on managing away from opposition. matters if the government wants its own image. In an age of authenticity, the prime minister seems like a truer, more authentic version of the Canada The disconnect between the real and measurable achieve- we want to be. Of course, the inevitable tide of events will always swamp image in politics. Some 48 years ago, 1972 campaign slogan—“The ments. And proper implemen- Pierre Trudeau, was elected on a wave of similar sentiment and four years later, he was two seats away from opposi- Land is Strong”—and the lived tation takes time and political tion, writes Tim Murphy. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright experience of voters was so capital. The hardest part of gov- pronounced that no amount of erning is not the absence of good ronmentalists to big infrastructure Offi ce, certain options are elimi- That refl ects concern about the hopeful imagery could protect ideas but choosing from among developers are being left to guess nated and certain opinions start success of our children and our the government at the time. In the the hundreds of good ones. Good what the government wants. And to seem like facts. The Trudeau children’s fears of their own face of rising infl ation and rising ideas only become good outcomes indecision is never a good label for government has no doubt been economic future, an increasing unemployment (“stagfl ation”) if they are picked as a clear and any government and that indeci- welcomed by the civil service as cost of daily living and worries and an increasing cost of living, real priority ultimately becoming sion can cost jobs—something any a breath of fresh air but doing about retirement. And when those a government without a coher- the sustained focus of the govern- government would prefer to avoid. the hard work of understand- voters come to assess a govern- ent plan and real achievements ment’s time and effort. Third, beware the ‘Goldilocks’ ing both the options presented ment, they will want to have seen was lost. It seems like the current This is nowhere more evident solutions. Bureaucracies every- and the alternatives that aren’t action on those things that make prime minister is well aware of than in the tension between envi- where like the three options ap- will make every decision better. it better. Combining action on this lesson. As he said at the end ronmental stewardship and eco- proach: this one is too expensive; Unfortunately, this kind of work these items with an enduring im- of the summer cabinet retreat, nomic development. Our economy this one is too courageous; this takes time. And without a focus age of authenticity and it is tough “let’s never forget why we are all rests to a great degree on natural choice, minister, like the porridge, on priorities, time starts being the to see even events swamping this here in this room—to help the resource development and there is ‘just right.’ However, as anyone enemy of the good, so start now. government. middle class and those working is no easy way to satisfy everyone. who has spent time in govern- Fourth, and most important of Tim Murphy is a former chief of hard to join it.” But getting some projects up and ment will know, there are always all, keep that middle class front staff to prime minister Paul Mar- So, with an election three running before the next election, issues, concerns and approaches and centre. There is a real anxiety tin and is currently the co-chair years away, what should the gov- producing jobs and exports, after that are edited out of the three op- in the land. Two-thirds of Canadi- of government, public policy and ernment focus on? a careful but fair review process tions. As recommendations work ans used to describe themselves aboriginal law at McMillan LLP. First, do sweat the small stuff. should be a signature achieve- their way through the depart- as middle class and that number [email protected] To voters, big policy and even big- ment. So far, everyone from envi- ments and into the Privy Council is now down below 50 per cent. The Hill Times Transformatrices Visionnaires Marquantes De calibre mondial Les activités de recherche battent leur plein dans les universités canadiennes. Félicitations aux plus récents bénéficiaires du Fonds d’excellence en recherche Apogée Canada constitué grâce aux investissements sans précédent du gouvernement du Canada dans le capital humain et dans les idées :

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Opinion Murdered & Missing Women Inquiry

left fewer reporters available to cover complicated stories in depth. Engaging Canadians part of Add to the mix the overall low rate of consumption of stories on this beat, in an age where click-through rates on articles are the challenge for MMIW Inquiry pretty much the only measure of success, and the odds are not high in Campbellton, N.B. And police will hold, how often, and where But nearly half don’t think the that newsrooms will be in for the The commitment of simply assumed Gladys had are some of the details the com- work of this inquiry will lead to long haul. Canadian media to walked away from the facility. missioners will decide upon. improved living conditions for A national magazine editor No search was conducted. No The guts of the commission’s indigenous women. once said to me that some stories investing in coverage sense of alarm was expressed work will focus on identifying the Canadians’ cynicism on all of you do for the newsstand sales— by police despite the growing underlying causes that lead to this could be seen as giving the the old-fashioned equivalent of of this commission anxiety of her family. Weeks indigenous women experiencing government a free pass to fail clicks—and some stories you do will be a test of how dragged into months, months violent incidents at a rate three from the outset. It’s pretty easy because they’re the reason you’re into years. Gladys’s remains times higher than non-indigenous to live up to expectations set in journalism in the fi rst place, seriously we take were found eight long years later, women, as well as the systemic so low. And Canadians haven’t the reason you try to build an less than a mile from the hospital causes, including those within po- in the past demanded any real audience at all. that responsibility. she was last seen alive, in a heav- licing, child welfare, and coroners action from their governments Because ultimately as jour- ily wooded park. Despite having offi ces. to improve life for indigenous nalists we’re in the business of Are we here to make few remains to work with, and Beyond identifying causes, Canadians. using our reach to inform the a difference? Or are despite pleas from her family to the inquiry must deliver recom- If anything the outright rac- public and hopefully contribute investigate further, the coroner mendations “on concrete actions ism of some, combined with the in some measure to making the we simply here to quickly ruled out foul play as a to remove systemic causes of disengaged shrugs of collective world a better, safer place, es- possibility. violence and increase the safety shoulders of many, has left indig- pecially for our most vulnerable make a buck? Gladys’s disappearance and of indigenous women and girls in enous communities where they citizens. those of many thousands of other Canada.” are today. The commitment of Canadian By Tina Pittaway women from across the country Inquiries can be frustrating Still, that ambivalence appears media to investing in coverage are the focus of the Missing and processes to follow—if in fact to have shifted, at least in part of this commission will be a test TTAWA—When my child- Murdered Indigenous Women they are followed at all. But keep- due to the groundbreaking work of how seriously we take that re- Ohood friend Gladys Simon Inquiry, the details of which were ing Canadians engaged with the of the Truth and Reconciliation sponsibility. Are we here to make disappeared in 2004, at the age of formally announced by Indig- work of the commission is key if Commission. But the Murdered a difference? Or are we simply 41, the list of possible scenarios enous Affairs Minister Carolyn its eventual recommendations are and Missing Indigenous Women here to make a buck? that ran through the minds of Bennett in August. to have resonance with the public, Commission can’t engage Canadi- Tina Pittaway is a freelance those who knew and loved her Working from now until De- and have any chance of being ans effectively without the media journalist, with awards from were endless. But for the police cember 2018, and with a budget acted upon by government. being an active partner in staying Amnesty International, three- investigating her disappearance, currently set at $53.8-million, the And to have any lasting ef- on the story. time gold medal winner at New there seemed to be only one pos- fi ve commissioners named by fect, the support of Canadians is But that will be a challenge York festivals, CAJ investigative, sible explanation. Gladys was Bennett must decide in the com- crucial. If polls are any indica- with an inquiry of this scope and among others. Mi’kmaq. She was a patient at ing weeks the approach they will tion, four in fi ve Canadians agree length, in an environment where [email protected] the Restigouche Hospital Centre take: the types of hearings they that an inquiry is a good start. deep cuts to newsroom staff have The Hill Times

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Here’s the thing: Liberal MP Anthony Housefather, pictured in this fi le photo on the Hill, is a rookie MP. Former MP Joe Jordan has some solid advice for government backbenchers and opposition MPs as they enter year two of this Parliament. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

positioning for the next election, they tend to get more parochial Advice for government about their ridings and emotions can run high. As it is never too soon to plan ahead, here are some issues that I feel will need some- one at the centre to consider. backbenchers, opposition MPs Caucus will need a clear state- ment on how incumbent MPs will be treated come nomination time. The concept of “open nomina- entering year two in Parliament tions” may be fi ne for unheld rid- ings, but nothing will rip a caucus As year two TTAWA—While it was cer- sary level, as not everything needs efforts that can be directed into apart quicker than ambiguity on Otainly a great summer for the to go directly to the top. managing expectations will bear this aspect of the process. There approaches, last traditional BBQ circuit, I truly Rules should be in place to fruit down the road. is already precious little job secu- hope that Parliamentarians found ensure that maximum benefi t is Backbench Liberal MPs need to rity without adding a self-infl ict- year’s new MPs time to get away with family and derived from events and func- inject themselves into any and every ed layer. Throw in an undefi ned friends as this will be a critical tions and your communication announcement that impacts their policy framework around free are becoming the year for all concerned and it is im- strategy should be fi nding form in riding, something that may put them memberships and the old strate- ‘pitcher of record’ portant to head into it well rested. the various Householders and Ten temporarily at odds with the com- gies for defending a nomination For the newly elected MPs, the Percenters that are sent into the munications folks out of the Prime go out the window. Obviously I and your re-election fi rst year was all about logistics, riding. At any given point in time, Minister’s Offi ce (PMO). The fact of am seeing this through the eyes setting up and staffi ng Hill and an MP should know the key issues the matter is that elections represent of former MPs, but whatever is chances will be constituency offi ces, assigning ar- in their riding and be in a strong a reckoning of sorts for government decided needs to be clearly com- eas of responsibility and develop- position to participate in caucus MPs, and you want to be seen as be- municated and understood by directly impacted ing protocols for offi cial activities. discussions about solutions. ing on the proper side of that ledger. caucus as soon as possible. And by how well you As year two approaches, you On the political front, opposition Cabinet ministers will have once established, the rules need are becoming the “pitcher of re- MPs will need to exercise a bit of to remain particularly vigilant as to be applied to everyone equally. do your job, and cord” and your re-election chances patience. The Liberal honeymoon they balance their efforts between Watch any upcoming nomina- will be directly impacted by how continues and it would be very easy the department and the riding. tions ahead of byelections with spending the past well you do your job. Spending the to let frustration dictate knee-jerk Constituents of cabinet ministers this in mind. past three months in your riding reactions. My advice would be to are generally looking for demon- The upcoming year will be one three months in should have certainly reinforced serve your constituents well and stratively higher levels of program of action as policy starts rolling out your riding should the notion that there is a lot to do. keep the long game in sight. All investments, grants, and contribu- in earnest. It will be one of intrigue As a rule, people don’t simply governments provide the opposi- tions—what we call “sugar”—into as two of the major parties launch have certainly drop by an MP’s constituency of- tion opportunities to make gains, the riding, as that is the unwrit- into leadership campaigns and it fi ce to hand out ice caps. You will but invented crises will only serve ten deal for having to share their will be one of transition, as all par- reinforced the generally be dealing with people to temper the impact of actual ones representatives’ attentions. ties begin to carve out their posi- who not only have a problem, but when they inevitably arrive. I think that publishing mandate tions ahead of the next election. notion that there a corresponding attitude that may It is when we cross the green letters is an important step forward, With all that in mind, I wish is a lot to do. or may not be proportional to aisle to the government side that but it can also serve as a very public the MPs of the 42nd Parliament their issue. things get more interesting. Lib- report card on the effectiveness of all the best. Canadians have high Nothing will cause an MP more eral MPs don’t have the luxury of a minister and their staff. Suffi ce hopes for your endeavours. Joe stress, or to lose more votes, than being able to blame things on the to say, year two will need to focus Joe Jordan is a second-gener- an ineffi cient constituency offi ce. government. In the eyes of your on the mandate and use it to triage ation former Member of Parlia- Jordan Hopefully by now your staff has constituents, you are the govern- who is seen and what is done. ment and senior associate at developed heuristics for ensuring ment. As decisions are made, win- The PMO will also need to ad- Bluesky Strategy Group. that information fi nds its neces- ners and losers emerge and any just as time passes. As MPs start The Hill Times 12 THE HILL TIMES INSIDER’S GUIDE, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2016 Opinion Telecom Issues

The CRTC will continue to make headlines in the fall. At the beginning of September, Rural broadband, CRTC it held a two-day public hearing to question the country’s biggest TV providers on the new $25 basic cable packages it ordered in-fi ghting to highlight fall session them to offer. Full implementation of the TV scheme will be in force With a fresh session of Parliament looming The 2016 budget released in steady stream of social-media by Dec. 1, when companies have March heralded a new program, outrage over the loosening of a to offer both a $25 “skinny basic” and a whole summer of consultation at with $500 million set to be spent points system that makes projects package as well as either small over fi ve years to improve con- eligible for funding. theme packs or individual chan- its back, there’s boundless opportunity nectivity in remote and rural Under the previous rules, pro- nels à la carte. areas of the country. ductions needed eight Canadian On Halloween, the regula- for the government to gain some forward Details on the program were Audio-Visual Certifi cation Offi ce tor dives into to the sticky issue said to be expected in “the coming points—which correspond to of net neutrality with another momentum on telecom issues this fall. months,” and didn’t materialize positions occupied by Canadians, public hearing that will, among before the House rose for the such as directors, actors, screen- other things, investigate the tions services to keep Canada summer nor did they come to writers, composers, etc.—to quali- practice of zero-rating (where Charelle at the leading edge of the digital fruition over the break. fy for funding. The new rules only telecom companies can exempt Evelyn economy.” The budget allocated $6-mil- require six points, which some certain services from data In April, during the regula- lion of the rural broadband pro- have said will mean the disregard charges). tor’s basic telecom services hear- gram for 2016-17, with $81-mil- for Canadian talent in favour of Despite a June 24 order-in- ing, CRTC chairman Jean-Pierre lion and $87-million to be spent in American name recognition. council removing him from his TTAWA—As the Liberal gov- Blais called the government out 2017-18 and 2018-19, respectively, Members of the industry have post as the CRTC’s Ontario re- Oernment nears the one-year for a lack of leadership, saying but without knowing how that also engaged in campaigns, with gional commissioner, Raj Shoan anniversary of its mandate, it has that perhaps the commission’s money can be spent, it’s not going the Toronto branch of the Alliance is not going quietly into that come no closer to articulating how proceeding was the “last, best to go very far. of Canadian Cinema, Television good night. Shoan—who had an it intends to follow through on chance” to create a national and Radio Artists (ACTRA) pen- internal workplace harassment the telecommunications-related broadband strategy in the ab- Regulatory minefi eld ning its own open letter to the fi nding set aside by the Federal instructions given to Innovation, sence of one coming from the Members of Parliament making prime minister and Heritage Min- Court on Sept. 2—is appealing Science and Economic Develop- federal government. their way back to Ottawa may fi nd ister Mélanie Joly asking them to his termination. He also has an ment Minister Navdeep Bains. With a fresh session of Parlia- their inboxes fi lling up with the tell the CRTC to back off. Oct. 24 date in court for an ap- In his mandate letter from ment looming and a whole sum- roar of Canadian writers, actors And with Joly’s review of the plication he brought challenging Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, mer of consultation at its back, and other creative types who feel country’s cultural institutions to the limits of the CRTC chairper- Bains was directed to “increased there’s boundless opportunity spurned by an August decision by see where they fi t in a digital en- son’s authority. high-speed broadband coverage for the government to gain some the regulator to make changes to a vironment set to enter the public Charelle Evelyn is a reporter and work to support competition, forward momentum on telecom policy governing certifi ed inde- consultation phase this fall, there with The Wire Report, owned by choice and availability of servic- issues this fall. pendent production funds. will be plenty of opportunity for Hill Times Publishing. es, and foster a strong investment The biggest ticket item: rural Since the decision’s Aug. 25 more of those voices to make [email protected] environment for telecommunica- broadband. publication, there has been a even more noise. The Hill Times

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Innovation Minister take federal dollars. But the Industry, Navdeep Bains earmarking of federal dollars for international trade, is responsible for specifi c things, they’re not going industry, which is to tolerate too much of.” and environment the most-lobbied He added that with Health are the top three topic with the federal Minister Jane Philpott, Canada government and has “a very experienced family topics showing up expected to be a big doctor as Canada’s chief nego- in active lobbying issue this fall. The tiator with the provinces,” which Hill Times photograph means there’s going to be talk registrations, by Jake Wright about where dollars should be spent “and that always creates a providing clues as to healthy constitutional tension.” what will be the most 6. Economic development lobbied subjects as (844 registrations) MPs resume their With respect to economic de- velopment, Rob LeForte, director roles on the Hill. of government relations at Impact Public Affairs, noted “almost anything could fall under that, but especially infrastructure projects.” Shruti Right he is. Among those Shekar signed up to lobby in economic development is the Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport Authority, which is also s the House begins its fall registered to lobby on infra- Asession, heavy lobbying is structure, security, tourism, and about to start again. Knowlton Strategies, said in an is less popular as their momen- noting that every issue leads to transportation. Looking at the top 10 topics in interview with The Hill Times that tum slows down dramatically,” Mr. the question of, “Do we have the The list lobbying on economic active registrations on the federal having a topic such as industry Rogers said. money?” development also includes a lobbyists’ registry, as of Sept. 15, among the most lobbied subjects She added the fall will see a handful of municipalities, indus- these are likely to be among the make sense, given this govern- 3. Environment (1,041 heavy focus on the expansion of try groups such as retail council topics most often discussed be- ment’s stated priorities. registrations) the Canadian Pension Plan. of Canada, and all sorts of com- tween lobbyists and public offi ce “The government has as one Mr. Rogers noted that those “That’s a huge conversa- panies, including Google. holders: industry, international of their top priorities expanding lobbying on the environment are tion, particularly in the business trade, environment, taxation and the middle class. That means jobs, probably going to focus heavily community, because there will 7. Transportation (830 fi nance, health, economic devel- that means industry talking about on how the government prices be a cost to businesses which registrations) opment, transportation, science how we spur economic growth in carbon. businesses are arguing is coun- Mr. Rogers pointed to Dominic and technology, infrastructure, various regions across the coun- “We are now at that point terintuitive to the government’s Barton, a Canadian management and employment and training. try,” Ms. Choquette said. where we are about to decide priority to grow the economy,” Ms. consultant, who he said is propos- how we consistently price carbon Choquette said. “They’re saying, ing “to privatize major infrastruc- 1. Industry (1,410 2. International trade between federal and provincial ‘How do you want us to create ture like airports and ports, many registrations) (1,161 registrations) systems, and industry has to play jobs if you’re adding this addi- suspect.” This makes sense when one Greg MacEachern, vice-pres- a role,” Mr. Rogers said. “Every- tional cost?’ ” “[Barton’s] been out there considers that Innovation Minis- ident of government relations at thing you do to price carbon There is wide range of groups sort of hiding in the open and it’s ter Navdeep Bains—in a job that Environics Communications, said dramatically affects the price and signed up to lobby the govern- been a story that people haven’t used to be called Industry minis- in a phone interview that “the U.S. costs of doing business, and I ment on taxation and fi nance. spent the time piecing together,” ter—has been the most lobbied election has created some doubt think industry has gotten past the Financial-services companies, Mr. Rogers said. “But if the prime member of the Prime Minister about the future of the TPP with hysteria of, ‘Carbon tax will kill predictably, are there, as well as minister takes Barton’s advice to Justin Trudeau’s cabinet since the both the Republican and Demo- jobs,’ to, ‘Okay, our shareholders other companies. Not-for-profi t heart then I think we’re going to Liberal government took over cratic candidates suggesting that already expect us to price carbon. groups such as the Canadian see a fall economic statement that last year. Typically, past Industry they were not 100 per cent sup- Just give us an idea of how you Cancer Society are also signed is much more interesting than an- minsters have also been among portive.” want the regime to be.’ ” up to lobby the government about ticipated and Dominic Barton is the most lobbied, if not the most He added that “as a result, There is a wide range of this issue, along with several going to be the guy every CEO is lobbied, members of cabinet. there is no immediate pressure groups registered to lobby on universities. going to want to have a conversa- “They’re the ones who are the for the Canadian government to the environment, ranging from tion with.” face of the government to business say where they stand on it.” academic institutions, to envi- 5. Health (987 registrations) Beyond that, the registry show most often,” Earnscliffe Strategy Chad Rogers, a partner at ronmental activist groups, to The spring saw many groups a list of many groups that would Group lobbyist Robin Sears told Crestview Strategy, said in a private-sector companies whose lobbying hard on where money predictably be interested in talk- The Hill Times early this summer. phone interview that another area businesses are most likely to be was going to be allocated with re- ing to the government about its “They’re the ones you need agree- that will be heavily lobbied is affected by environmental policy, gards to the Health Accord being transportation policies, such as ment from on foreign investment, trade with China. such as those involved in energy renegotiated with the provinces, Air Canada, the Air Canada’s any changes in your operations “CETA and TPP might be in or mining. a nd Mr. Rogers said this is likely Pilots Association, and some or your investments in Canada, serious jeopardy. It’s a question to continue this fall. automakers. Interestingly, the layoffs. They’re just basically the of momentum and everyone 4. Taxation and fi nance “The challenge when you get National Hockey League is also gateway, classically, in most gov- who’s on the China fi le is about (1,020 registrations) into any specifi cs on federal- registered to lobby the govern- ernments to the business commu- to become a lot more popular and Ms. Choquette said taxation provincial negotiations on health ment on transportation, along nity for all of its issues.” everyone who’s been diligently and fi nance is high up on the list is there are certain provinces who with several other issues includ- Jackie Choquette, vice-pres- working on the [other] trade because the “Ministry of Finance won’t allow that much federal ident of public affairs at Hill & agreements in the last fi ve years is the catch-all for all issues, participation,” he said. “They will Continued on page 14 14 THE HILL TIMES INSIDER’S GUIDE, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2016 Feature Lobbying Hottest lobbying issues this fall

and provincial, and they will be can fi nd out whether or not this The groups shown in the government is going in, the thing Continued from page 13 looking at lobbying on infra- will ducktail into the innovation registry as lobbying on this issue I think that maps out the whole ing arts and culture, broadcasting, structure in northern and remote agenda,” Mr. MacEachern said. include industry groups such the strategy of this government is the and consumer issues. regions, in particular. (Note: A fair number of academic Mining Association of Canada innovation agenda,” he said. provincial governments are not institutions are registered to and Consumer Health Products Ms. Choquette also noted 8. Infrastructure (796 required to register lobbying of lobby on science and technology, of Canada, among several others marijuana legalization, which registrations) the federal government, though as well as some companies from that have an obvious interest in a also doesn’t have its own cat- As previously noted, there municipalities are.) the sectors of technology and better-trained national workforce. egory on the registry, but tends tends to great deal of overlap be- pharmaceuticals, as well as some Also, there are many schools to show up under subject matters tween lobbying on infrastructure 9. Science and technology automakers and energy compa- there that want to be sources of such as health, consumer issues, and economic development, as (795 registrations) nies. these highly qualifi ed employees. and economic development. the two issues go hand-in-hand. Mr. MacEachern suggested She added that six months Post-secondary institutions keeping an eye out for results 10. Employment and Other areas likely to see after the fall session begins, Pub- and associations representing that come out of Science Minis- training (759 registrations) heavy lobbying: lic Safety will probably “become them are among the groups reg- ter Kristy Duncan’s independent Ms. Choquette said she was While innovation isn’t an one of the biggest departments istered to lobby on infrastructure, review that was launched around surprised employment and train- offi cial subject in the lobbyists lobbied,” because there several along with several private-sector federal funding for fundamental ing was not higher on the list. registry, Mr. LeForte said the gov- emerging issues in this area that companies and the sector alli- science. “Let’s be clear, the issues in ernment’s innovation agenda will lobbyists are going to want input ances, as well as airports and port “People have been invited employment and training are the become the overarching theme and answers on. authorities. to contribute until the end of nuts and bolts of government,” he for the federal government and be Shruti Shekar is editor of The Ms. Choquette said the biggest September. The response and the said. “They’re not the sexy issues something lobbyists will want to Lobby Monitor stakeholders for infrastructure fi ndings of this will hopefully be that show up on the front page of discuss in the coming months. The Hill Times are other governments, municipal shared soon so that stakeholders a paper … but they’re critical.” “I think with the direction the [email protected]

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Opponents of Singapore the Trans- The Canada-Singapore talks Pacifi c went eight rounds between 2002 Partnership and 2007, before being put on (TPP) hold. The offi cial line is they won’t agreement advance until the TPP has been de- demonstrate cided—Singapore is another TPP outside of a member. Whether the bilateral House Trade talks could be salvaged if the TPP Committee falls through is anyone’s guess. meeting in Vancouver India April 18, Canada-India negotiations 2016. stalled when India’s government Photograph decided to take another look at courtesy of the rights given to foreign inves- Elvira Parent tors following a series of expensive investor-state lawsuits fi led under other treaties. That included back- ing away from a foreign investment protection agreement Canada had considered a done deal, and the previous Harper government dug in its heels on trade talks as a result. The Liberals have showed more fl exibility, reclassifying the FIPA talks as “ongoing,” but it’s likely Canada will want to see the TPP resolved before committing with India. China The Trudeau government seemed warm to China’s offer of a trade deal early in its tenure, but has since backed away to a posi- tion closer to that of the previous Conservative government: namely, give us trade, China, but not a trade agreement. Canada’s ambassa- dor to China, Guy Saint-Jacques, wouldn’t even confi rm interest in a feasibility study for such a deal, despite Canada committing to just such a study with the neighbouring ASEAN bloc weeks earlier. Fall preview: international trade However, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang is scheduled to visit Canada Sept. 21-24, and bilateral Like the Conservatives OTTAWA—Trade deals are typi- lar amount of economic damage parisons to the feared EU-U.S. visits have often included an- cally advanced at a glacial pace in to it if Canada was left out. That TTIP, lawsuits, the complications nouncements related to trade. Stay before them, the the best of times, and the Liber- seems in line with what the public of the Brexit, and political ma- tuned to see whether FTA talks get Liberals running als have taken a mixed approach servants in Global Affairs who neuvering in the EU Parliament, addressed during the visit. to moving along the deals they negotiated the deal said from the Council, and national legislatures. Canada’s government inherited from the Conservative beginning, but the fact that the Trade Minister Chrystia Free- ASEAN have their hands in government. While frustrating for Liberals released the study may land has been given clear instruc- Ms. Freeland announced the the private sector and offi cial op- be a sign of their inclination. tions to get the deal done. It’s fate ASEAN fta feasibility study in a several free trade position, that may be prudent In the big picture though, the is in the hands of the EU’s centre- press release in early August. That agreements that given the international political deal’s fate—and that of several left parties at multiple levels, and could signal the government is tak- realities in play. Here’s a snapshot other trade deals Canada put on Ms. Freeland has made series of ing seriously calls to shift Canada’s have industry groups of where we stand, and why. hold while it hangs in limbo—lies trips across the Atlantic to lobby trade away from the U.S. and to the salivating, the Trans- south of the border. If the U.S. them towards a “yes.” She now has Pacifi c. It could also be part of an TPP: hanging by a thread Congress doesn’t pass the TPP a special envoy, former Liberal attempt to gain modest political le- Pacifi c Partnership From the beginning of its during a lame duck session, and a minister Pierre Pettigrew, to help verage in the region. Time will tell. and Comprehensive mandate, Prime Minister Justin freshly elected president Donald her in that regard. Expect to see Trudeau’s government planted Trump or Hillary Clinton trans- things boil to a head in the spring, Morocco Economic and Trade itself squarely on the fence of lates his or her anti-TPP rhetoric one way or another. Canada technically still has Agreement with Europe the controversial deal inherited into action, the deal is sunk for negotiations open with Morocco, from the Conservatives—though, everyone. Japan and is conducting an environmental chief among them. offi cially, it’s still consulting the Canada’s free trade negotia- assessment of the deal. Don’t expect public. However, the government CETA tions with Japan, begun in 2012, to see much progress until Global quietly released an economic Where to begin? The politi- would be more or less redundant Affairs has a chance to pivot away Peter assessment of the deal last week cal process in the EU is complex were the TPP to go through—as from the bigger deals on the table. that concluded the TPP would, enough to begin with, but the both countries are TPP mem- Peter Mazereeuw is a deputy Mazereeuww over the long term, provide CETA, which the Liberals revived bers—and so have been unoffi - editor at The Hill Times. a modest bump to Canada’s last session, has been besieged in cially put on hold until that deal [email protected] economy if ratifi ed, or do a simi- Europe by political protests, com- has been decided. @PJMazereeuw 16 THE HILL TIMES INSIDER’S GUIDE, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2016 Feature Parliament Buildings House on Hill: a primer on multi-billion- dollar renovations of Parliament Buildings

By Laura Ryckewaert headquarters, completed in 1926. Occupants will begin moving ARLIAMENT HILL—The in this month, with offi ce space Psights and sounds of construc- being divvied up based on party tion have become a normal part standings in the House of Com- of life on Parliament Hill after mons and respective party whip already more than a decade of staff currently planning who goes ongoing work, which offi cially where, and when. began in 2001 with the renovation Liberal MPs Yvonne Jones of the Library of Parliament and (Labrador, Nfl d.), Scott Simms will have cost an estimated $3-bil- (Coast of Bays-Central-Notre lion by the time Centre Block is Dame, Nfl d.), Kate Young (London emptied for renovations in 2018. West, Ont.) and David Lametti “It’s going very well,” said (LaSalle-Émard-Verdun, Que.) are Ezio DiMillo, director general of currently packing up their East the Long Term Vision and Plan Block offi ces and will be among with the Parliamentary Precinct the Wellington Building’s fi rst branch of Public Services and new residents this month. Overall, Procurement Canada, in a recent the Liberals are expected to get interview with The Hill Times, 39 offi ces, the Conservatives adding all projects are “on time roughly 20, with nine for NDP and on budget.” MPs. Returning MPs will likely “ap- As well, plans indicate a preciate the fact that a lot of the security operations centre for the blasting and hoe-ramming that parliamentary precinct protective we were doing during the sum- services will go in the building’s mer is pretty much done,” he said, basemen, as previously reported meaning signifi cantly less noise by The Hill Times. The heritage to potentially distract those work- building has achieved a Green ing on the Hill. Globes eco rating equivalent to “There’ll be some compaction LEED Silver standard, according that [still] has to be done around Liberal MPs Yvonne Jones, Scott Simms, Kate Young, and David Lametti are currently packing up their East Block to PSPC, and includes a green the Visitor’s Welcome Centre for offi ces and will be among the Wellington Building’s fi rst new residents this month. Overall, the Liberals are expected to wall in the lobby and solar panels sure [in October], but I think get 39 offi ces, the Conservatives roughly 20, with nine for NDP MPs. The Hill Times Photograph by Jake Wright on its roof, among other features. there was great co-operation there and we managed to work The West Block A fi nal end to Hill construction The building includes 70 mercial spaces lining the ground through that last year,” said Mr. Having been emptied for is still far off on the horizon, set parliamentarian offi ces, 10 com- fl oor along Sparks Street. DiMillo. construction back in early 2011, to surpass the complete renova- mittee rooms, a cafeteria, and a A new steel canopy has been After work on the historic work on the West Block building tion of Centre Block, roughly brand new two-storey height Li- installed over the building’s Library of Parliament—the only is moving along, with the white slated to end in 2029. brary of Parliament branch (fea- Wellington Street entrance—an part of the original Centre Block After work on these projects, turing a skylight) set to open for original feature of the former building to survive the 1916 fi re— other buildings are still in need of use in January 2017, with com- Metropolitan Life Insurance wrapped up in 2006, the Valour an overall face-lift, including the Building on Sparks Street and of- Justice Building and the Con- fi ces in 131 Queen St. went under federation Building, which have the hammer, in part to be prepped already undergone some smaller as interim space for when work upgrades like the installation on the West Block began in 2011. of new windows, as well as the Similarly, committee rooms at rehabilitation and re-purposing of 1 Wellington St. have been mod- the old U.S. Embassy at 100 Wel- ernized, and in 2015 the newly- lington St. renovated Sir John A. Macdonald building opened up. The Wellington Building Those buildings cost $23.6-mil- Aside from minor touch-ups, lion and $99.5-million, respec- the Wellington Building at 180 tively, to renovate. In total, as of Wellington St. is now complete March 2016, $2.2-billion has been and was offi cially handed over to spent on Hill renovations since the House of Commons manage- 2001—with another $800-million ment on Sept. 9. in already-approved funding to go It’s been under construction up to 2018. In all, 21 projects have since April 2010, with renova- been completed since 2006. tions—including asbestos abate- The cost for renovating Centre ment, a full seismic upgrade, resto- Block and other future projects— ration of a 1920s Byzantine-style A shot of the white steel frame of including the overall renovation golden mosaic in the lobby, and a the glass-domed roof to top the of the East Block—has yet to be complete modern fi t-up—costing Lobby space in the Wellington Building by its Sparks Street entrance, which West Block courtyard. The Hill Times fi nalized and approved. roughly $425.2-million in all. includes a green wall. The Hill Times Photograph by Jake Wright Photograph by Jake Wright THE HILL TIMES INSIDER’S GUIDE, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2016 17

Parliament Buildings Feature steel skeleton for the glass-domed open-air feel, with lobbies and an roof which will top the building’s entrance area surrounding it, and courtyard set to be fi nished in galleries ringing it above. mid-November. Extensive excavation work Over the summer, workers took place below the courtyard in were busy rigging, hoisting and order to create two new basement bolting into place the large steel levels, including more commit- beams, with roughly 1,800 pieces tee room space—for three new of steel, 5,000 assemblies (which rooms in all—and mechanical and would stretch roughly seven electrical support services. kilometers if placed end-to-end), Rehabilitation of the building and 30,000 bolts making up the is estimated to cost $862.9-mil- skeleton. The last steel beam is set lion overall, including roughly to be hoisted into place on Sept. $115-million for the glass-domed 23, with some bolting and other roof. work still to follow. The interior of the main Once that’s complete, Mr. building is stripped back to bare DiMillo said a “weather-proof concrete and brick walls with platform” would be installed steel framing. Windows are also underneath that structure, above currently being installed. Asbes- the courtyard, “so that workers tos abatement has been com- can then begin to work on the pleted—with roughly 2,900 tonnes actual Chamber itself.” In January, removed in all—and extensive installation of double-glazed glass masonry restoration work ,that on the roof is set to begin. Thanks included essentially rebuild- to technology-aided pre-planning ing the Laurier Tower, is mostly of the steel installation, the pieces complete. Stone carvers continue went “together like a Lego set, in to work on restoring some of the essence,” he said. building’s detail features. The glass roof is self-support- Government offi ces will go ing, with large steel columns, or on the third fl oor of the building, “trees,” holding it up as the heri- with the prime minister’s offi ce tage building would not be able to set to go in the western Macken- support the weight. zie Tower in former prime minis- The House of Commons inter- ter Alexander Mackenzie’s offi ce. im Chamber, which will be used Along with MP offi ces, committee starting in 2018, is going in the rooms, and a parliamentary din- centre of the West Block’s court- ing room, the building will also yard, sitting at second-fl oor level include another permanent new of the building, with a committee Library of Parliament branch, room, a new Charles Lynch press among other things. A look at the West Block’s courtyard on Sept. 15 where the interim House of Commons Chamber will be built. Large, theatre space, and work area grey steel columns, or ‘trees,’ are supporting a free-standing glass-domed roof. It’ll be in use by fall 2018. The Hill below. The Chamber will have an Continued on page 19 Times Photograph by Jake Wright

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The courtyard infi ll ground level sits at the second-fl oor level of the main building, upon which the interim House of Commons Chamber will sit, surrounded by government and opposi- tion lobby spaces and ringed above by visitors’ galleries. The House Speaker’s chair in the Chamber will sit along the south wall, with a main entrance from the north and an entrance for media off of the main building’s circulation wing to the west. A scrum space will be cre- Double-glazed glass panels will start ated in the north wing. being installed in January and will allow The Hill Times Photograph natural light to fl ow down into the new by Jake Wright The last steel beam is being hoisted in place on Sept. 23, and a “topping off courtyard infi ll below, contributing to ceremony” is planned, with workers set to sign the last beam being put in the building’s energy effi ciency, saving place. Some bolting and other work will continue on the roof skeleton until on both lighting and heating. The Hill A closer look at mid-November. The Hill Times Photograph by Jake Wright Times Photograph by Laura Ryckewaert the $863-million West Block renovations

By Laura Ryckewaert The entire courtyard space The inside of the West Block is currently stripped back is being topped by a roughly to bare brick and concrete, with some steel framing edia got a chance to tour $115-milion free-standing glass- installed. Roughly 2,900 tonnes of asbestos were also re- Mthe West Block project’s domed roof, and along with the moved as part of the work. Once complete, the building’s construction site on Sept. 15, in- new basement levels that have halls will be made up of plaster walls and wood panelling, cluding a close-up look at the fi rst been created, the courtyard infi ll along with restored heritage masonry details. The Hill phase of the new underground is adding about 8,280 cubic me- Times Photograph by Jake Wright Visitors’ Welcome Centre and the tres of new space. building’s courtyard space that’ll Including an underground north be home to an interim House of court addition, the building’s space Commons Chamber, in use by fall is being increased by more than 2018 for at least a decade until 50 per cent. Previously, a cafeteria work on Centre Block is complete building from the mid-1900s was in in roughly 2029. the courtyard, which is what made The building’s oldest east and the space a viable option. south wings date to the 1860s, and A new underground Visitors’ it has been closed for extensive Welcome Centre, the fi rst new renovations since the beginning construction on the Hill in 100 of 2011. Main construction is set years, is being built in tandem to complete sometime in 2017 at with West Block’s renovation. an estimated cost of $863-million, The fi rst phase is set to cost with the building to be in full use $129.9-million in all, with a sec- Below the Chamber fl oor, the courtyard space is being the year after when Centre Block ond phase being built during the renovated to add a committee room, a new Charles Lynch is emptied for renovations. PCL Centre Block renovations. press theatre, and media work space. Two new basement The West Block’s renovation has involved extensive Constructors is the construction On any given day, approxi- sub-levels have also been created, the fi rst of which will masonry restoration, including essentially rebuilding manager for the project. mately 500 people can be working provide space for two new committee rooms and the second, the Laurier Tower brick by brick to fi x mortar problems. The West Block’s renovation “may on the West Block site. which will house mechanical, electrical, and other support Overall 30 per cent of the building was dismantled, and be the most extensive and complex During interim use, it’ll offer functions for the West Block. Work included blasting away about 20,000 units of stone and 1.4-million bricks were heritage rehabilitation project ever 24 MP offi ce suites and four com- tens of thousands of cubic square metres of bedrock un- replaced. The building is made up of “lots of different done in Canada,” and the courtyard “is mittee rooms, along with a new derneath the building and its courtyard using dynamite and materials,” said David Edgar, of RJW Stonemasons who the heart of it,” said Georges Drolet, press theatre and working space, other equipment to create the new underground spaces. This moved to Canada from the UK to work on the West Block with the architectural joint-venture among other things. When Centre update also includes a new shipping tunnel, a north court project four years ago. That includes Berea, Nepean, fi rm Arcop/Fournier Gersovitz Moss Block re-opens, interim spaces addition, and a new underground Visitor’s Welcome Centre and red Potsdam sandstone, slate, Gloucester limestone, & Associates responsible for the will be converted to provide 52 connected to the main building by tunnel. The Hill Times and marble on the interior, to name a few. The Hill Times building’s design. MP offi ces in all. Photograph by Laura Ryckewaert Photograph by Jake Wright THE HILL TIMES INSIDER’S GUIDE, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2016 19 Parliament Buildings Feature Visitors’ Welcome Centre fi rst new Hill building

Continued from page 17 The Government terms of combining modern requirements and features Conference Centre with heritage assets and “rec- The underground Visitor’s Wel- Demolition is now complete on the onciling those in a building come Centre Government Conference Centre (GCC) at that has a physical envelope The fi rst phase of the new under- 2 Rideau St., which was in overall need of that’s limited is going to be ground Visitor’s Welcome Centre is well rehabilitation but is also being prepped to an interesting challenge, but underway, with excavation work—which serve as the interim home for the Senate we’re up for it.” was the cause of the occasional booms when work on Centre Block begins. that could be heard from the House Structural work, including steel fram- The East Block of Commons foyer last session—now ing, is currently underway, as well as Some work has already wrapped up, and a concrete and steel preliminary work on the east side of the been completed on the East skeleton now in place. building, which was previously a plain Block building, largely In October, the structure will be ready brick-wall and is set to get a new façade. masonry restoration, includ- for the pit to be fi lled in around the under- Work began in 2014, and is set to fi n- ing on the building’s oldest ground structure, with earth compaction ish in time for September 2018, at a total Demolition is now complete on the Government Conference 1867 wing—bumped up out set to be audible to Hill occupants. This estimated cost of $219-million. It’ll have 21 Centre (GCC) at 2 Rideau St., which was in overall need of of necessity—and remains should fi nished by the time the “snow hits offi ces, three committee rooms, along with rehabilitation but is also being prepped to serve as the interim ongoing. the ground” later this year, said PSPC’s an interim Senate Chamber on the south- home for the Senate when work on Centre Block begins. Already, the building’s West Block senior director Roch Gameiro end in the building’s concourse. Northwest tower has been during a media tour of the combined West “There’s always some surprises we fi nd Actual physical construction work is rehabilitated, costing roughly $6.6-million, Block and VWC site on Sept. 15. and this building was no different. We did “probably going to be a ten-year-duration,” while the 1867 wing’s exterior restoration This phase of the new structure is esti- have some of the structure that was a little said Jennifer Garrett, PSPC’s director gen- is set to cost $167-million. A fi gure for the mated to cost $129.9-million, and as design more deteriorated than we had anticipated eral for the Centre Block program. overall restoration of the building is not yet fi rm IBI/Moriyama & Teshima’s Carole but that’s all been repaired now and we’re In the coming months, Centre Block available. Phillips highlighted to media, it’ll be the in the process of putting the required new residents can expect to see workers com- While previously set to follow work on fi rst new structure on the Hill in roughly structure in place,” said Mr. DiMillo. ing in and out of the building as part of the Centre Block, Mr. DiMillo said plans 100 years. It will serve as the main public ongoing investigations into conditions and are being reconsidered and “there is a entrance for the building, with security The Centre Block requirements. Already, some of this work chance that it will parallel Centre Block screening, Library of Parliament guides, The renovation of the Centre Block has been done, with survey stickers dotting to some extent, but it hasn’t been fully and a gift shop going in, among other building is still in the planning stages, with the building. defi ned yet.” services. costs still to be fi nalized, and the building “Until we have the building vacated, “We’re looking at recapitalizing some of While previously set to be completed in set to be vacated in 2018 for work to get we’re going to be very sensitive to the the more critical areas of the building, and three phases, the new welcome centre will underway as early as spring 2019. needs of Parliamentarians so there should that physical work will start just after the now be done in two, with the second phase Design and construction management be minimal disruption,” she said. 2017 celebrations,” he said. set to fi nish at the same as Centre Block, contracts are still being awarded and will Restoring the Centre Block building will [email protected] currently slated for 2029. likely be announced in the New Year. be a complex project, said Ms. Garrett, in The Hill Times

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Feature Hill Life & People The best nooks and crannies on the Hill

A self-described Insiders show off ‘parliamentary their favourite quiet nerd,’ one of Liberal MP Hill getaways. Greg Fergus’s favourite Hill spots is the Kristen Shane ‘reading nook’ in the Library e’re on our way, a of Parliament. Hill Times photog- The Hill Times W rapher and reporter, photograph by to Liberal MP Greg Jake Wright Fergus’s favourite Hill nook, when he stops with eyes aglow and big smile on his face. He’s got another place he wants to show us fi rst, somewhere a little more unconventional. Down we go in a service eleva- tor to the sub-basement of Centre Block. There, dozens of feet below the Library of Parliament in an area that looks like the janitor’s space, is an old-school Coke ma- chine that looks like it hails from the 1970s. Yet, as a sticker on the front notes, it still accepts loonies and toonies in exchange for a cold glass bottle of Coca-Cola. It’s one of those quirky ele- ments of the Hill, like the secret staircase in the West Block’s Mackenzie Tower, or the tunnels, that become known through word of mouth. Ask a page or tour guide on the Hill, for instance, and their eyes will light up when you mention the secret coke machine, which apparently is still kept stocked by employees with Public Services and Procurement Canada who work on the Hill (users are kindly asked to return their empty bottles). Another new Liberal MP, Chris Bittle (St. Catharines, Ont.), tweeted in June about fi nding the “urban legend,” thanks to help from his special assistant, Peter Opdam, who heard about it from a tour guide. Around the corner from the coke machine is where the Cana- dian fl ags atop the Peace Tower are draped over a railing to dry after their daily duty on the tower inside the spectacular wood-pan- with his “favourite Canadian ever,” step out of the hustle and bustle Canada’s French heritage. It is done. elled Library of Parliament. Sur- (well, if you can call him Cana- of the Centre Block and make was meant as a counterpoint to A self-described “parliamenta- rounded by shelving units fi lled dian): Samuel de Champlain. a call or have a quick chat with the Commonwealth Room, on ry nerd,” Mr. Fergus (Hull-Aylmer, with magazines from around the A true “renaissance man,” someone. It’s quiet in the main- the House of Commons side of Que.) was himself a parliamenta- world, the area features eight the MP, who represents Gatin- fl oor room, except for when it’s the building, named as a nod to ry page back when he was a stu- red-leather chairs, and lamps on eau, Que., jangles off a list of booked for meetings. Canada’s British ties. dent at the University of Ottawa side tables where parliamentary Champlain’s pursuits (besides Located steps away from the Mr. MacKinnon’s executive as- in 1988-89. At that time, he said personnel can go to read or take mapping the area around his Senate Chamber, it used to be sistant, Janick Cormier, a former he could spend hours in the old a break from the hubbub in the home province of Prince Edward the Senate smoking room. But parliamentary tour guide, told Reading Room in Centre Block library’s silence (except for the Island): adventurer, sailor, naviga- after smoking became known him the room’s history when he off the Hall of Honour, which has passing tours, of course). tor, horticultural expert, soldier, as a health hazard, the foreign was in it last spring for a meet- since been turned into a commit- A room with history in the peacemaker, master canoeist. ministry and Canadian branch of ing to reconstitute the Canada- tee room and the place where midst of the hustle and bustle A bust of the 17th-century an international group of French- Belgium Parliamentary Friend- the government caucus gathers Liberal MP Steve MacKin- French explorer known as the speaking Parliamentarians in the ship Group, which he co-chairs. weekly. He only discovered since non’s eyes light up when he talks father of New France sits in the early 1990s successfully peti- The room features portraits of becoming an MP last year a simi- about one of his top spots on the Salon de la Francophonie, Mr. tioned the Senate to transform six French kings involved in New lar place he calls a “reading nook” Hill. That’s because it’s associated MacKinnon’s preferred place to the room into one celebrating France’s settlement, part of a gift THE HILL TIMES INSIDER’S GUIDE, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2016 21

Hill Life & People Feature from Quebec Liberal Senator since the ‘70s, including the last Serge Joyal, a long wooden table dozen or so in the Senate. Yet the and chairs upholstered with rich magic of the place hasn’t dimin- burgundy fabric adorned with the ished for him. French fl eur de lys, and an old “I always loved the idea of map of New France. when you’re walking up to the In another nod to history, Mr. Hill, you see people still playing MacKinnon’s other favourite Hill soccer on the lawn, you see yoga, getaway is the gazebo behind the and you see families doing their Centre Block, west of the library. thing, and you still have this in- “[The] fi rst and most obvi- credible access despite the world ous reason why is it looks out on we live in.” the best riding in the country,” One of the “little gems that explained Mr. MacKinnon with a even the press gallery knows smile, on a visit last week to the about” is the East Block court- gazebo, pointing to the Gatineau yard, he said. Hills in his riding off to the east. The leafy terrace in the centre Though he’s a rookie MP, he’s of the building surrounded by been on the Hill lots in his past Parliament’s old stone walls, is life as a consultant and the Lib- used to host cocktail receptions eral party’s national director. and other parties, but can also “You imagine the fi rst explorers be a great place to sit at a picnic coming down the river saying, ‘Well, table for a bite. Sen. Munson said this would be a hell of a spot.’ Then he sneaks away there to munch lumber moves in, all the booms get on lunch a couple times a month. put across the river, the rapids,” he “I had an offi ce in East Block said. “You kind of see Canada come one time, and that’s not a bad together before your eyes.” place to go for your own lunch Though construction makes quietly,” he said. the gazebo pretty much off lim- Another area a little closer to its now, when it’s more accessible the action, is behind the Sen- Mr. MacKinnon said he’s gone ate Chamber where Senators there four or fi ve times with other will go, during the long hours of MPs, “just because it was a quiet debate, for coffee, tea, cookies, place to escape to.” and a chat. There are newspapers, A leafy lunchtime haven in books, and magazines, and a East Block place adjacent with work stations, Senator Jim Munson (Ottawa- said Sen. Munson. Rideau Canal, Ont.), a Liberal “The rules are that you can and former CTV correspondent talk in confi dence with other and director of communications Senators of other parties or to former prime minister Jean independents and not feel that ‘You imagine the fi rst explorers coming down the river saying, ‘Well, this would be a hell of a spot.’ ’ says Liberal MP Chrétien, has worked on the Hill you’re giving away a state secret,” Steve MacKinnon of the view from the Hill gazebo, behind Centre Block. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

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By Cynthia Münster Other repeating motifs are the The Creation (1986) grotesques, sprinkled throughout frieze, by Joseph Jacobs ARLIAMENT HILL—The ever- the Centre Block to lighten the portrays the legendary Pevolving art of Parliament Hill mood. Centre Block architect Tadodaho. The original is an endless wonder to those who John Andrew Pearson wanted Tadodaho, one of the work or visit the halls of power. these to help people rest and clear many spellings for his House of Commons curator Johanne their minds, explained Ms. Mizga- name, was a much feared K. Mizgala took The Hill Times for a la. “The business of the institution chief and warrior of the walk around and showed off some is serious, you are constantly re- Onondaga people. He lesser known pieces whose meaning fl ecting so you need opportunity, was said to have wild may have escaped the casual ob- visually for surprise and delight.” and spiky hair and there server. The photographs show some These gentlemen sticking their were legends that he had of the highlights. tongues out are on the ceiling in snakes in his hair and the hallway just across the seven crooks in his body. Speaker’s Offi ce. He blocked peace at- The Correspondents’ tempts between different Entrance to the Reading fi rst nations until other Room, the main entrance chiefs unifi ed and cured to what’s now a com- him through spiritual and mittee and caucus room, physical means, combing facing the Hall of Honour, out his hair and mas- has portraits of 10 former saging his body. This journalists, many of whom led to the forming of the became involved in politics Iroquois League or Six and even served as MPs. Nations, of which he was Then Golden Dog. MPs the fi rekeeper and chair- walking in or out of the man of the council. The House of Commons on the role still carries his name. opposition side will likely The Hill Times photographs have noticed the gnawing by Cynthia Münster dog on the doorway. It’s Dragons in ironwork by the fi replace in the from an 18th century Qué- Reading Room in Centre Block. bec City revenge-themed And then there are modern story of what became a fl ourishes: The Plane is part of A number of motifs repeat them- legend and later a novel by William the Provinces of Canada Series, selves through the halls of Centre Kirby. The accompanying text, a frieze that can be found in the Block. Fleurs-de-lis and English House Foyer just below the sky- roses, and water motifs such as The face lights. The Plane, the most modern kingfi sher birds, and the fl oor and of former item in this series, was designed column decorations on Confedera- reporter by Dominion sculptor William F.K. tion Hall. Another repeated symbolic John W. Oostenhoff (1950-1962) and is part creature is the phoenix, which can Dafoe. of a representation of the country’s be found in the Library of Parlia- resources and industry. ment and which later became more It stands out above R. Eleanor symbolic in the reconstructed Parlia- Milne’s (Dominion sculptor 1962- ment Buildings after the 1916 fi re, as 1974) History of Canada Series it was built on the ashes of its pre- because both series blend so well, decessor. One phoenix is located by but Milne’s pictorial poem was The Golden Dog outside the The Plane is part of the Provinces the entrance to the Prime Minister’s translated: “I am a dog gnawing specifi cally created to end before Opposition Lobby. of Canada series, by Eleanor Milne. Offi ce above the Foyer of the House my bone. In so doing I rest alone. World War I, way before that type of Commons. A time will come that’s yet to be. of plane was created. When I bite he who’s bitten me.” The Native Sculpture Pro- gram—an aboriginal sculptors The face in-residence program during the of former 1980s and 1990s—added some reporter much-needed indigenous work to Robert S. the walls of Centre Block’s foyer. White. The Creation (1986) frieze, be- low the portrait of Sir John A. Mac- donald on the left wall inside the MPs’ entrance by Joseph Jacobs, portrays the legendary Tadodaho. The original Tadodaho, one of the many spellings for his name, was The phoenix outside the Prime Minister’s a much feared chief and warrior Offi ce on the third fl oor of Centre Block. The Native Sculpture Program—an aboriginal sculptors in-residence program The House may sometimes be of the Onondaga people. He was during the 1980s and 1990s—added some much-needed indigenous work to Dragons can also be found full of animosity but hopefully said to have wild and spiky hair the walls of Centre Block’s foyer. throughout. There are dragons murderous revenge is not the in- and there were legends that he had in the ironwork by the fi replace spiration opposition MPs draw in snakes in his hair and seven crooks physical means, combing out his of the council. The role still carries in the grand, old Reading Room. you as they walk into the House in his body. He blocked peace hair and massaging his body. This his name. This work was done by Paul Beau Opposition Lobby. Here’s hoping attempts between different fi rst na- led to the forming of the Iroquois Cynthia Münster is a freelance and the team of the ornamental the Golden Dog’s example is one tions until other chiefs unifi ed and League or Six Nations, of which he photographer and writer. She’s wrought iron shop in 1925. of tenacity in righting wrongs. cured him through spiritual and was the fi rekeeper and chairman also an artist. THE HILL TIMES INSIDER’S GUIDE, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2016 23

Hill Life & People Feature On the Hill, there are quiet, lovely places

Senator Jim Munson spends a peaceful moment in the East Block courtyard, a place he likes to go for lunch. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

said Sen. Munson. “Sometimes when it’s mentary Press Gallery’s Hot Room, on the late at night and there’s a debate going on, north side of the third fl oor of Centre Block. you can go into a quiet corner in there, and At its west end is the Jean-Marc- relax.” Poliquin Lounge, a press-gallery space But of course, he says, “the quietest fi lled with comfortable leather chairs, place is my own offi ce where I can lock old photos of gallery members, books, Journalist Alex Binkley describes the Jean-Marc-Poliquin Lounge, fi lled with press gallery the door, where I can take a nap, and then and a beautiful fi replace that goes unlit. memorabilia as ‘a very sort of old, stuffy, comfortable place.’ The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright come back with new energy.” Engraved on the mantle is the gallery’s Press gallery lounge used to be a gam- mantra, a quote from Lord Byron: “But bling den words are things, and a small drop of ink, Working as a journalist on the Hill since falling, like dew upon a thought, produces 1975, Alex Binkley’s favourite getaway is that which makes thousands, perhaps mil- only steps away from his desk in the Parlia- lions, think.” Mr. Binkley described the lounge as “a very sort of old, stuffy, comfortable place.” Back in the old days, when the press gallery was all male and you could buy a generous ounce of scotch for 75 cents from the gallery clerks who used to run what Sen. Munson called “the best bar in town” out of the Hot Room, the next- Discover more about Canada’s licensed, door Poliquin Lounge was used as a bit of a gambling den. Members would play regulated cannabis industry. poker, euchre, and the like on a large oval, leather-covered table and smaller card Canada has a world-leading system for cannabis production and distribution. tables around the room. For many years, Canada’s licensed producers have demonstrated their Today, it’s used for meetings or as a quiet place for a reporter to go to take a commitment to public health and safety, and proven their ability to deliver call in private, away from the cramped Hot safe, consistent and high quality products into the right hands. Room desks. Mostly, it sits empty. Mr. Bin- kley, who worked for the Canadian Press Visit CANN-CAN.ca to learn more about Cannabis Canada Association, until 1994 and then took up his Hot Room our members the licensed producers, and the quality and desk as a freelancer, said it’s a great place safety standards that guide their work. if you want to make a call, think about a story, or chat with someone. It’s named for a French-language jour- nalist who worked on the Hill from the ‘50s until the ‘80s for news agencies including ‘The quietest place is my own offi ce where I Le Droit and Radio-Canada. He was twice can lock the door, where I can take a nap, and the press gallery president. then come back with new energy,’ says Sen. Jim [email protected] Munson. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright @kristenshane1 cann-can.ca 24 THE HILL TIMES INSIDER’S GUIDE, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2016 Opinion Consultations

Innovation Minister Public affairs and Navdeep Bains’ consultation on innovation attracted little public consultations: a engagement online when fi rst launched, though participation has match made in Ottawa? increased lately, which is unusual commitment to openness, transparency for an online What is unclear at this and consulting Canadians? consultation, writes Pierre stage is the weight Nationofi nnovators.ca Killeen. The Hill that will be given to On June 14, 2016, Navdeep Bains, min- Times photograph ister of Innovation, Science and Economic by Jake Wright digital and public input Development, launched the innovation agenda consultation. Minister Bains and when compared to his department indicated that they would be seeking input via roundtable discus- stakeholder input. sions (led by Canadian innovation leaders) and an online consultation site—nationo- fi nnovators.ca. The roundtable sessions are invite only, so we’ll focus our analysis on Pierre Killeen the consultation website and related social media activity. We started by looking at the fi rst month of digital activity around the consultation, from June 22 to July 21. According to the found that the site had approximately 4,100 tive online consultation environment. Five Over the course of this past summer, website’s activity scoreboard (which has visitors. hundred and seventy nine (579) ideas have the federal government has been seek- disappeared from the current website), 372 We also looked at the social media been posted on the consultation site, a 216 ing Canadians’ input on a wide range people had registered to participate. One activity generated around the consulta- per cent increase in participation. Use of of issues. Given the renewed role of hundred and eighty-three ideas had been tion (thinking maybe this was where the the #cdninnovation hashtag has increased public consultation in policy-making, generated and 78 comments had been sub- action was). Using Sysomos’ MAP tool we 187 per cent from the fi rst month to the we thought to take a look at what was mitted in response to these ideas. searched #CdnInnovation—the consulta- second month of the consultation. happening with the innovation agenda We used Similar Web to look at the traf- tion hashtag. There were 1,634 tweets using Increasing engagement beyond the fi rst consultations and explore the implica- fi c to the site and found that the traffi c was the consultation hashtag and, with 54 weeks is quite atypical for an online con- tions for the practice of public affairs. too low to measure. Trying to understand tweets, Minister Bains was the second most sultation, prompting us to dive deeper into It’s 2016, so what advice should public this, we did the same thing for letstalkcli- active user of this hashtag. the substance of the activity. Looking at affairs practitioners be offering to their mateaction.ca, Environment and Climate We then looked into mentions of nationofi nnovators.ca in its second month clients in response to the government’s Change Canada’s online consultation. We Ministers’ Bains’ and Small Business and of operation, we fi nd a much more robust Tourism Minister Bardish Chagger’s Twit- participation by a breadth of people and ter accounts to see if Canadians were en- civil society groups. We also fi nd deeper gaging with them directly as part of their engagement with the content—more com- participation in the consultation. In total, ments, follows, and likes. 664 tweets included one of these accounts Noticeable is the participation by Can- and the #CdnInnovation hashtag. ada’s colleges, institutes, and polytechnics, Looking at these numbers, one could on their own and through their associations. surmise that Canadians are not that inter- Noticeable by their absence are Canada’s ested in innovation! In order to test this, we business and industry groups (the exception conducted another Sysomos search on the being the Council of Canadian Innovators use of the #innovation hashtag by Canadi- and Futurpreneur). We were also surprised ans over the same time period. Turns out by the limited participation from Canada’s that there were 10,713 Twitter mentions by innovation networks and organizations. 4,820 Canadians. When we looked at the Given the increase in participation and substance of the conversation related to the breadth of engagement, our public af- #innovation, we found that startups, tech fairs advice two months out would evolve. entrepreneurs, and fi ntech were at the It’s no longer a question of being able to heart of the conversation, but that the gov- “shape the outcome,” it’s now a question Welcome back MPs! ernment’s innovation agenda consultation of “getting involved or getting left behind.” was nowhere to be found. There are hundreds of ideas being read, Based on our analysis of the fi rst month shared, and discussed online by engaged Let’s keep working together of consultation activity, we would be telling Canadians and civil society organizations. clients that there is a strong opportunity for What is unclear at this stage is the them to infl uence the outcome of the con- weight that will be given to digital and to make our communities sultations on the innovation agenda. Given public input when compared to stakehold- the low levels of participation and engage- er input. What is clear is that our tradition- innovation-ready. ment (on the website and in social media), al business policy-makers (and the public a well-mobilized constituency could place affairs people working for them) missed its ideas and opinions at the forefront of the the opportunity to lead and must now shift consultation. Leadership on the innovation their focus to participating on the develop- agenda fi eld was open for the taking. ment of a vision for innovation in Canada. We were invited to publish this story in Pierre Killeen is vice-president of public collegesinstitutes.ca September and this allowed us to extend and corporate affairs for Hill & Knowlton our research period. As of Sept. 5, we Strategies found ourselves with a much more ac- The Hill Times THE HILL TIMES INSIDER’S GUIDE, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2016 25 Sexual Assault Opinion Sexual assault on campus: what role do Parliamentarians have? I’ve seen fi rst-hand of 87 Canadian post-secondary If you want to help but are institutions. While many studies struggling to fi nd the words, the devastation sexual have suggested that one in fi ve reach out. White Ribbon (www. assault causes for women are victims of some kind whiteribbon.ca) is a project dedi- of sexual assault on campus, the cated to helping men play a role victims, and it’s been CBC survey found that 16 schools in ending violence against women a personal cause my reported no known incidents of and girls. Femifesto (www.femi- sexual assault at their institu- festo.ca) can help you think about entire adult life. As an tions over the past six years. It’s how you frame your message undergraduate student a claim that’s naïve at best, and when talking or writing about this dangerously ignorant at worst. issue. There also many excellent at the University of Reaching back to 2000, a confi dential resources available Victoria, I worked at the campus survey of undergradu- to you. As a party leader, I would ate students at the University of hope any member of my caucus Victoria Sexual Assault Alberta found 21 per cent of stu- would approach me or a senior Centre on the crisis line, dents reported having at least one colleague they trust to talk about unwanted sexual experience at their experiences. answering calls from some point in their life. Of those victims who needed help, students, 42 per cent said that it Reach into your community or someone to talk to. took place while being registered In her report prepared for at university. the University of Ottawa Task Even casual news watch- Force on Respect and Equality, ers can see a disturbing trend Julie Lalonde stated: “The Interim Tory developing, with sexual assault community partners and campus Leader Rona cases being reported on Cana- community members that I spoke Ambrose dian campuses such as at Brock to were strongly in favour of University, Seneca College, the partnerships between campus Royal Military College, Dalhou- and community.” PARLIAMENT HILL—At this sie University, and Simon Fraser There are a lot of great organi- time of year, many families feel a University. The list goes on. zations out there ready to lend a sense of excitement and optimism What, if any, role can Parlia- hand to universities and colleges. as young people get ready to head mentarians have on this issue? As Other organizations have proto- to their university or college cam- minister for the Status of Women, cols and experience that can help pus, in many cases for the very I was proud to lead an effort that students and administrators. By fi rst time. With so much to think delivered support to 21 differ- engaging with—and giving profi le about, many teachers, parents, ent institutions across Canada to to—community organizations that and students are distracted from help them better address violence are leading on this issue, you can discussing a growing problem against women on university and help students who are reluctant to on Canadian campuses: sexual college campuses. The previous report to campus-based services, assault. Conservative government also as well as the campus-based orga- I’ve seen fi rst-hand the devas- created tougher penalties for nizations themselves. tation sexual assault causes for perpetrators of crime, as well as victims, and it’s been a personal introducing new rights for victims. Ask back cause my entire adult life. As an While both of these avenues When you have meetings or do undergraduate student at the are legitimate and important, site tours at schools, colleges and University of Victoria, I worked at legislation alone cannot solve the universities, raise the issue. Many the Victoria Sexual Assault Centre diffi cult task of fi nding solutions victims are not only dealing with At this time of year, many families feel a sense of excitement and optimism on the crisis line, answering calls to campus sexual violence. Here’s the actual assault, but also with as young people get ready to head to their university and college campus, in from victims who needed help, or further action we can take as an intimidating process involving many cases for the fi rst time. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia someone to talk to. parliamentarians. police, lawyers, and administra- Sadly though, reliable statistics tors on campus. The trauma of Invite feedback campaign that targets young men about sexual assault on campus Speak out reporting the problem to the insti- in the prevention of sexual as- (university and college) are rare in Speaking out about sexual as- tution or police can often be more There are a huge range of sault. That initiative has now been Canada today. The 2004 Statistics sault and abuse can be a power- acute than the initial assault. requirements for colleges and adopted in Kingston as well. Canada General Social Survey ful fi rst step, and one that takes Most post-secondary institu- universities when it comes to Take a moment to ask your found that students had signifi cant- a great deal of courage. I know tions have a wonderful offi ce developing policies on this issue. colleagues if they’re aware of ly higher rates of sexual assault in it seems easy and obvious to on campus—largely run by Student groups in Nova Scotia this issue, and how you can work comparison to those whose main ask politicians to talk, but very volunteers—that would benefi t recently called upon their provin- together to help. I intend to do the activity consisted of working. But few of us know where to start in greatly from your patronage. Ask cial government to create legisla- same, and I hope others will join Statistics Canada has not paid addressing this issue. Parliamen- what you can do to help or build tion requiring universities to have me in this effort. much time or attention to this trou- tarians, like all Canadians, have bridges. And ask the administra- standalone sexual assault policies Conservative Leader Rona bling issue since then. different feelings and experiences tion of the university and college to address reporting, support for Ambrose represents Sturgeon In November 2015, the CBC around sexual assault and what what they are doing to make their victims and other services. In River-Parkland, Alta. conducted a voluntary survey to do about it. campus better. Edmonton, organizers began a The Hill Times 26 THE HILL TIMES INSIDER’S GUIDE, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2016 Opinion Infrastructure Money

project and fi nancial managers. Imagine what local governments will be able to accomplish with new tools City-building is nation-building in a renewed partnership. That renewed partnership is Tomorrow’s Canada ing with Canada’s federal, provin- same. Local governments are best the key. This is our opportunity to cial and territorial infrastructure placed to assess local needs, with build a partnership grounded in can feature great cities ministers. This historic fi rst was a a proven record of responding the strengths that each order of energized by world-class milestone in our growing partner- effectively. To unlock this poten- government has developed over transit—and thriving ship. The discussions were detailed tial, signifi cant investment can be Canada’s 150 years. The federal but our message was simple; streamlined as stable, predictable government brings its national rural areas bolstered by nation-building starts in cities. allocations for municipalities. vision and investment plan. The modern infrastructure that That’s not a slogan. That’s our This will help us plan ahead, tap provinces are key guardians of confronts the challenge of best investment advice. local know-how and fi ll every regional priorities. Municipalities Canada faces signifi cant chal- construction season with produc- deliver cost-effective local solu- climate change.g lenges—on jobs, on productivity, tive steps forward. Allocation- tions with national impact. on climate change, on housing. based funding also ensures no In the 19th century, we built this These are national challenges, but Infrastructure Minister Amarjeet community is left out—essential country by driving spikes laying Don Ivesonn we all experience them locally. And Sohi pictured in this fi le photo at the for a serious nation-building plan. rails to link our regions. In the 20th, the more promising way to tackle National Press Theatre in Ottawa. The Second, Phase 2 should build we fostered commerce and diversi- many national challenges is to sys- Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade on fair fi nancial contributions ty by embracing the world through tematically invest in local solutions. from all orders of government. building our ports and highway On climate change, for in- By getting more people and The federal government has network. Tomorrow’s Canada can EDMONTON—Canada turns 150 stance, municipalities are already goods moving faster, we’ll cut shown strong leadership in Phase feature great cities energized by next year. We have grown into 10 modelling some of Canada’s emissions and recover the $10-bil- 1, raising its maximum contribu- world-class transit—and thriving provinces, three territories and lowest-carbon practices. Some of lion in productivity now lost to tion to 50 per cent of a project’s rural areas bolstered by modern thousands of municipalities that today’s richest potential to reduce congestion each year. capital costs. This recognizes that infrastructure that confronts the people call home. How we choose national GHG emissions—by 20 The federal government wisely local governments’ inherent fi scal challenge of climate change. to work together today—right to 55 megatons—lies in scaling up split its new infrastructure invest- limitations have been a very real I was encouraged by our now—will very much shape the local innovations in building retro- ments into two phases. Phase 1 is barrier to building infrastruc- meetings in Edmonton last week. Canada of tomorrow. fi ts, district heating, zero-emission already supporting some much- ture to grow our economy. If this Three government partners fo- The federal government has put waste systems, and beyond. needed repairs to core infrastruc- federal commitment carries into cused on what matters most: real forward a vision to modernize the We know transit offers the op- ture, and planning for big projects. Phase 2, and if provinces hold outcomes for Canadians. If we public infrastructure that offers Ca- portunity to move a higher number But Phase 2 will be the much big- fi rm to a fair share, then remark- keep putting people before poli- nadians one of the best qualities of of individuals more quickly and ger piece, representing 80 percent able progress really is possible. tics, and commit to a central role life in the world. Its transformative in some cities like Edmonton, we of the funding commitment. What’s Local governments have built, for municipalities, Canadians will potential, however, still hinges on are moving more people on light coming could be transformative, operated and maintained 60 per cent have much to look forward to. decisions to be made in the coming rail every day than on our busiest but unlocking this potential de- of Canada’s public infrastructure— Don Iveson is the mayor of Ed- weeks and months. freeways and highways. Cities are pends on getting two things right. and we’ve done this with access to monton. He also serves as chair Last week in Edmonton, the ready to go with expansions that First, Phase 2 should empower just 8-10 cents of each Canadian’s of the Big City Mayors’ Caucus Federation of Canadian Municipal- will shorten commutes and relieve local expertise to drive the best tax dollar, and with a prudent legal of the Federation of Canadian ities led a delegation of mayors at gridlock. 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Health Minister consolation, Statistics Canada documents like that again. Jane Philpott noted that if the impact of the Guess what! It happened again will have her large decline in crude petroleum this year. A secret Cabinet docu- hands full in output—the result of continued ment went missing in now-former the coming weakness in the energy sector Liberal Fisheries minister Hunter year trying to and the Fort McMurray wild- Tootoo’s offi ce. Fisheries and negotiate a fi res—were excluded, real GDP Oceans Canada said no sensitive new Health actually grew by 0.1 per cent. information was compromised. Accord with It’s still too early to tell if Oh yeah? So why have we still not the provinces. Trudeau’s strategy of defeating been told what was in that fi le if it The Hill Times the defi cit by spending will work. was supposedly “not sensitive?” photograph by It didn’t work for Bob Rae’s On- Sam Garcia tario NDP majority government, 19. MILITARY SEXUAL MISCONDUCT: which was stuck in a recession Inappropriate sexual behav- between 1990 and 1995. Rae was iour has been a major problem soon out of offi ce. The same fate within the military, and in late could await Justin Trudeau. August Chief of the Defence Staff General Jonathan Vance released 17. NATIONAL SECURITY: the second progress report of The former Conservative Operation HONOUR, which was government gave us Bill C-51, established last year in response legislation that gives police total to former Supreme Court Jus- access to everybody’s computers tice Marie Deschamps’ damning and passwords without cops hav- report on sexual misconduct in the new year? How much money ing to get a warrant from a judge. the Canadian Armed Forces. The is he willing to spend? Talk about police power and report says that between April Big primer on Prime not having to answer to higher and July 2016, 148 incidents 16. BUDGET: judicial authority. During the last of “harmful sexual behaviour” Finance Minister Bill Morneau election, Justin Trudeau promised were reported to the chain of is travelling the country making to change the C-51 law if elected. command, and that 30 individu- minister Trudeau the pitch to convince Canadians We are still waiting for him to als received “career-impacting to accept the country in defi cit deliver on his promise. “Soon,” disciplinary and/or administra- until at least 2020-21—a year said Public Safety Minister Ralph tive action,” which included fi nes after the Liberals promised to Goodale who was preparing a and reduction in rank, warnings government’s agenda balance the books as part of their security consultation paper for and probation, to removal from 2015 campaign commitment. release in August but was caught command positions and dismissal The money that could be used to short by the Aaron Driver terror- from the Forces. eliminate the defi cit will instead ist affair. The 24-year-old Cana- Most troubling is that this be- Continued from page 7 ing out for more federal aid. There be spent on improving infrastruc- dian ISIS supporter was shot and haviour appears to be on the rise. are large discrepancies across ture, but apparently not on boost- killed by police after he detonated The military report said that 174 12.INFRASTRUCTURE: the country especially, in aid to ing employment. an improved explosive device in founded complaints regarding It was a major Liberal Party seniors who need better access to Last month, Statistics Canada Strathroy, Ont., likely on his way sexual offences were investigated election promise—fi xing roads, drugs, more preventative medi- reported that full-time employ- to blow up a bus terminal or a in 2015; for the fi rst six months bridges, and airports across cine, palliative care, pharmacare, ment fell by 71,000 from June train station. of this year, the number was al- Canada by nearly doubling the home care, and long-term care to July, while part-time work This month, the federal ready 106, or about a 22 per cent $65-billion to $125-billion a year as Canada’s aging population increased by 40,000. government launched a public increase from last year. within 10 years to put to work continues to increase. There was more bad news. In consultation on Canada’s national tens of thousands of unemployed the second quarter of 2016, Cana- security framework and will focus 20. CHINA: Canadians. But so far we have no 14. INTERNATIONAL TRADE DEALS: da’s trade defi cit rose by $3.3-bil- on topics that include “terrorism Justin Trudeau went to China idea when that will start. Hope- The Trans-Pacifi c Partnership lion to $19.9-billion, according to measures in the Criminal Code, last month, as his prime ministe- fully it will be before the next (TPP) trade deal could end up StatsCan. Meanwhile, the coun- information-sharing between na- rial father Pierre did in 1973. The election. being dropped after being signed try’s economy shrank by 1.6 per tional security institutions, as well current prime minister said he as a sure thing last year. Hillary cent during the same period, the as measures aimed at investiga- was going to “reset” troubled rela- 13. HEALTH ACCORD: Clinton and Donald Trump have largest quarterly decline in GDP tive capabilities, prevention, and tions between the two countries, Canada’s last Health Accord— both expressed hesitation and since the second quarter of 2009 threat reduction,” according to a and was successful in getting an in 2004—was for a six-per-cent without the United States in the when Canada was in the throes of backgrounder. The consultation extension on a dispute over Cana- annual increase in federal money picture, the TPP deal may not be the fi nancial crisis. If there’s any “will help inform future changes dian canola exports to China. to the provinces over 10 years un- that great for Canada. to national security tools,” such der Paul Martin’s Liberal govern- However, a recent report by as those introduced in C-51, and 21. GOVERNMENT PAYCHEQUES: ment. Stephen Harper’s Conser- the Offi ce of the Chief Economist ensure there is a balance between The Public Service Labour vative government extended the at Global Affairs Canada, said keeping Canadians safe and safe- Relations Employment Board has health transfer until April 1, 2017 that TPP membership would pro- guarding their Charter rights “in a begun hearings into a complaint at which point it would either vide a “net advantage” to Canada free and democratic society.” by the Public Service Alliance of cut to an annual three-per-cent by increasing market access and Public Safety Canada is ac- Canada that the federal govern- increase or matched to the rate of greater regional economic inte- cepting online feedback on the ment broke the law by failing to Canada’s GDP growth, whichever gration with Asia-Pacifi c coun- government’s green paper on pay public servants accurately is higher. tries, and result in GDP gains of national security until Dec. 1. or on time since the new Phoe- Now 2017 is almost on us, and $4.3-billion by 2040. The costs of nix pay system was launched we have more seniors than ever. not joining the partnership would 18. MISSING DOCUMENTS: earlier this year. More than 80,000 Doctors are already seeing the ef- lead to GDP losses of $5.3 billion, When former Conservative government employees have been fects of an aging population that according to André Downs. foreign affairs minister Max affected, and the federal govern- is only expected to continue to Bernier left some important ment said it would cost about grow over the coming years. The 15. INDIGENOUS PEOPLES: secret cabinet documents in the $50-million to fi x the problem, Liberals promised a new health Justin Trudeau has been scoop- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, bedroom of his former girlfriend’s or double the original estimated accord in their 2015 election plat- ing up the kudos for the decent speaks with Finance Minister Bill apartment a few years ago it cost price tag. This fi asco could cost form, but they have barely begun way he’s treated indigenous peo- Morneau as this year’s federal budget Bernier his job. Surely no cabinet the Liberals plenty in the next working on details. ple in the past year, but how long is released. The Hill Times photograph minister would ever be stupid election. Every area of medicine is cry- will the approval continue into by Jake Wright enough to do misplace cabinet The Hill Times 28 THE HILL TIMES INSIDER’S GUIDE, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2016 Feature Parties

CBC TV The National’s Peter Mansbridge, Global National executive producer Leslie Stojsic, CTV’s Don Martin, and The Toronto Star’s Chantal Hébert pictured at the Jaimie Anderson Party time: your Parliamentary Internship party in Wakefi eld in 2014. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright guide to the best Hill shindigs of the fall session

playful Shaw Rocket Prize; and The Shaw every h’ors d’oeuvre-stuffed lobby Convention Centre reception in between. Here, The and National Arts Hill Times has you covered. Centre are the hot Thursday, Sept. 29: Jaimie venues for this fall’s Anderson Parliamentary social scene. Internship Fundraiser: Back again after the 2015 elec- tion hiatus, the annual fundraiser Rachel Aiello is one of the biggest charitable events of the season, if not the PARLIAMENT HILL—Pack up year, not to be missed by Hill those pride fl ags, set your clocks insiders. The evening of low-key to Ottawa time, and pull your par- and laid-back socializing, is a kas out of storage, Hillites, be- celebration of the late Hill staffer cause the fall session is here. That Jaimie Anderson [of the prolifi c means it is time for some of the Anderson family] who died of best shindigs and soirées of the cancer on Jan. 16, 2010. The event year. There’s the always political- brings together people, mostly ly star-studded Jaimie Anderson wearing jeans and plaid shirts and Parliamentary Internship Fund- of all political stripes, to Wake- raiser; the celebrity-fi lled Hope fi eld’s live-music venue the Black Live fundraiser; the culinary com- Sheep Inn. The money raised petition Gold Medal Plates; the goes towards this parliamentary THE HILL TIMES INSIDER’S GUIDE, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2016 29

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At the 2014 Gold Medal Plates dinner at the Shaw Centre, a chef explains his culinary creation to the panel of judges. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

treat guests to tastings and wine Monday, Nov. 7: Gold pairings. Back too will be host Metal Plates: and CBC funnyman Rick Mercer. Touted as Canada’s best Opening the show will be Alan Summa Strategies kitchen party, this is a must- Doyle and the Beautiful Gypsies, President Tracey attend event for the culinary-in- and the headliner is Canadian sing- Hubley and clined and competitive by nature. er, songwriter and SPCA crooner Conservative MP Ottawa’s most sought-after and Sarah McLachlan. The guest list is Lisa Raitt at the celebrated chefs from some of sure to be stacked and the goodie- 2014 edition of the city’s culinary mainstays bags are always well-packed. Hope Live. will compete for the Gold Plate, The Hill Times and a place in the Canadian photographs by Wednesday, Nov. 23: Shaw Culinary Competition. The event Jake Wright is a fundraiser for the Cana- Rocket Prize: dian Olympic Foundation and the evening will include special guests from Canada’s Olympic team. Happening again at the Shaw Convention Centre, it’s a time for Hillites young and old to taste some really great good and drinks unlike any other food at Hill events. The evening kicks off with a VIP reception for top internship program. Peter Mans- sponsors, featuring 2015 winner bridge will serve as the evening’s Saturday, Oct. 22: NAC Gala: Marc Lepine of Atelier. The com- MC again this year and special The annual National Arts Cen- petition gets underway at 6 p.m. tre Gala will feature Diana Krall, where guests get to sample dishes Attendees at the 2014 Shaw Rocket musical guests will include Con- Prize party at the Chateau Laurier servative MP Lisa Raitt, Liberal music director Alexander Shel- from all the chefs, paired with a ley and the National Arts Centre Canadian wine, beer, or spirit of fi ll their goodie bags. The Hill Times MP Marco Mendicino, and a joint photograph by Jake Wright performance by NDP MP Charlie Orchestra, and the theme of the their choice. There will be a silent evening is Autumn Brilliance. It’s auction ongoing throughout the Angus and former MP Andrew Members of the Ottawa politi- Cash. This one is sure to sell out. always a glamorous night where evening. The seated entertainment Ottawa’s best and brightest are portion begins at 7:30 p.m. and cal scene, ministers [very likely out in full force in support of the will feature Jim Cuddy of Blue Canadian Heritage Minister Mé- Friday, Sept. 30: Nature National Youth and Education Trust Rodeo, interviews with Olympi- lanie Joly], MPs, and staffers will Canada Ball: and supporting performing arts ans, and crowning of the gold, join local media and the casts, Classing things up this year programs for young Canadians. silver and bronze medalist chefs. crews and industry representa- The most recent instalment of the tives to announce and celebrate from the usual Hill reception, Honourary chair of this Movie Night on the Hill was held at Nature Canada is having a ball. fall’s edition is Sophie Grégoire the three winners of the Shaw the Canadian Museum of History. The Monday, Nov. 21: Hope Live: Rocket Prize, of a $25,000 schol- At the Chateau Laurier Ballroom, Trudeau. Cocktails begin fl owing Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright The evening of good food, live Sophie Grégoire Trudeau will be at 5:30 p.m. and the gala concert arship for the best in Canadian music, and great company is back! children’s programming. The celebrated as Nature Canada’s will begin at 6:30 p.m. in Southam nights, a partnership between Returning to the Great Canadian 100th member of Women for Na- Hall. Tickets include pre-concert event will happen at the Shaw Telefi lm Canada and Canadian Theatre Company in Ottawa’s West Centre between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. ture. The reception gets underway food and Pelee Island wine. Heritage Minister Mélanie Joly, is Wellington neighbourhood with all at 7 p.m. and dinner is at 8 p.m. and is invitation-only. It’s a fun always a fun night out. Guests get the small and special features the night, with playful menu items The guest speaker will be found- Tuesday, Nov. 1: Movie to attend a screening of a Canadian event has become know for. Hope ing member of Women for Nature, and colourful décor. Nights Across Canada fi lm, coupled with a themed post- Live is a really fun fundraiser to Continue to check back with Margaret Atwood. Proceeds will show reception. The organizers support charity Fertile Future that go to Nature Canada’s efforts to Ottawa Launch: The Hill Times Party Central to are kicking off the coast-to-coast sees hundreds of guests pack into stay updated on all upcoming protect wildlife and their habitats. The usual Hill staple is taking celebration of the Canadian fi lm two levels of the GCTC. Stephen It’s a black tie affair, with a “na- off across Canada as part of Can- must-mark events and coverage of industry here in Ottawa at the soon Beckta and Chef Michael Mof- the ones you couldn’t make it to. ture inspired” twist. Tickets and ada 150 and in celebration of Tele- newly renovated Southam Hall at fatt of Beckta, Play and Gezel- th The Hill Times tables are on sale now. fi lm Canada’s 50 birthday. Movie the National Arts Centre. lig Restaurants will once again 30 THE HILL TIMES INSIDER’S GUIDE, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2016 Feature Hill Life

Bier Markt weekdays, with lunch starting offers a wall of at 11 a.m. It has a more expan- beer options. sive list of meal options, includ- The Hill Times ing a beef quesadilla ($5.52), a photographs grilled eggplant with tomato herb by Jake Wright sandwich ($5.47), a grilled fi sh taco ($5.31), and a lemon pepper chicken breast ($5). CONFEDERATION BUILDING CAFETERIA:

The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright You can fi nd this one on the eighth fl oor, in Room 874. Like the others, it offers the classics. You can get a grilled cheese ($2.35), a small soup ($1.83), or a scone if you’re feeling fancy ($1.54). It’s open week- days from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. too. JUSTICE BUILDING CANTEEN: On the main fl oor in Room 3, this smaller spot is a good place to grab a quick coffee and muffi n ($2.60), fruit salad ($1.71), or a take-out dish of salad, hummus, and crackers ($4.58). It’s open from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and hot lunch service begins at 11 a.m. EAST BLOCK CAFETERIA:

media. There’s a salad bar, daily PARLIAMENTARY RESTAURANT: rotating soup options, carry-out pre-made sandwiches, and a hot Located on the sixth fl oor of Best Hill eats counter where the white-capped Centre Block, this iconic and his- cooks serve up a number of toric restaurant is open for break- panini options ($5.25), cheese- fast by reservation, for lunch from Your comprehensive ON THE HILL burgers ($3.96)—which Fisheries 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday to A quick jaunt through the and Oceans Minister Dominic Friday and for dinner 5 to 8 p.m. Centre Block tunnel will bring you guide to the best Hill LeBlanc apparently likes—pou- Monday to Thursday. This much to the East Block cafeteria, located CENTRE BLOCK CAFETERIA: tine ($5.30), and a crispy beef stir more formal environment is open in the basement in room B-008. It’s cafeterias, nearby fry with noodles. There’s also a to MPs, Senators, their guests, the open 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday restaurants, and best suppertime pasta bar and break- press gallery, deputy ministers, to Friday when the House is in ses- fast specials. Depending on the offi cers of Parliament, Supreme sion. Breakfast is served until 10:30 quick lunch spots. kind of day it’s been, you can also Court judges, and visiting Par- a.m. and lunch begins at 11 a.m. We get a Pogo ($1.35) or a Klondike liamentarians. No jeans please. hear it has shorter lines, and there Rachel Aiello ice cream bar ($2.08). This spot There are lots of gourmet options is seating across the hall. This one also has a considerable assort- and Canadian favourites from is frequented by the Parliamen- OTTAWA—With House meet- ment of ketchups, mustards, hot across the country. It’s a good tary Protective Service, staff, and ings, briefi ngs, the daily Question sauces, and other condiments to place to grab a day drink too. But Senators on occasion. The menu is Period, and everything in be- top things off. Monday to Friday be careful: the peaks and arches similar to the other spots. tween, it can be tough to schedule in the ceiling make for great The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright breakfast is served from 7:30 to a sit-down meal, let alone grab 10:30 a.m., and Monday to Friday eavesdropping acoustics. WELLINGTON BUILDING CAFETERIA: a quick bite, on busy days on Located on the fi fth fl oor of lunch and dinner are available Opening later this fall on the Parliament Hill. Here are The Hill Centre Block in Room 545-C, starting at 11 a.m. It stays open VALOUR BUILDING CAFETERIA: main level of the 180 Wellington Times’ picks for the best local this one is open to anyone with a until 7 p.m. or 30 minutes after Located on the fourth fl oor in St. building, it will be run in the restaurants and places to grab a Hill pass: MPs, Senators, staff- the House’s recess if sitting hours Room 460, this cafeteria is in the same way as other Hill cafeterias quick meal in the Parliamentary ers, House, Senate and Library of are extended, except for Fridays likeness of most Hill food spots. with comparable menus to the Precinct. Parliament employees, and Hill when it closes at 3 p.m. It’s open from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Centre Block and Valour spots. THE HILL TIMES INSIDER’S GUIDE, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2016 31 Hill Life Feature

Hours have not been confi rmed, It’s the newest addition to where Yesterday’s used to be. New Democrats every Wednesday BRIDGEHEAD: pending the House of Commons Sparks Street, at 62 Sparks. The Nate’s Deli is open 6 a.m. to 9 night ordering a poutine (it’s on takeover of the space, but it’s grand space, formerly the Canadi- p.m. weekdays, serving breakfast special) and a pint of Keith’s. The expected to be 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. an Imperial Bank of Commerce is until 11 a.m., and does take- other nights, Monday to Thursday, weekdays. serving up an elevated assortment away smoked meat sandwiches there’s half-price specials on clas- A complete lunch is also avail- of classic foods, from steak frites if you’re in a crunch. The South sic pub snacks like wings and na- able for free in the government to lobster ravioli. It’s got an exten- Block portion opens at 11 a.m. chos, and the menu also features and opposition lobbies just off the sive bar menu and unique mix of and is open until 9 p.m. Monday some East Coast favourites like House for MPs on House duty. clientele. It’s a good place for post- to Wednesday, and until 11 p.m. fried pepperoni and donair, and And in a real pinch there are work sustenance if you want to get Thursday and Friday to enjoy a includes other politico-themed vending machines located on the away from the pub scene and class beer or bourbon and munchies items like the Power Play poutine, fourth fl oor of the Valour Build- it up. There’s a private dining room with some friends. or the Stoffer’s spinach salad. ing, eighth fl oor of Confederation as well. Hill types (particularly at Brixton’s is open 2 p.m. to 8:30 The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright Building, fi rst fl oor of Centre the PMO and in the media) have D’ARCY MCGEE’S IRISH PUB: p.m. Monday and Tuesday, and A go-to for morning java for Block (as well as a vintage coke been among its early patrons. It’s from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday many as they’re making their way machine), in the sub-basement of open Monday to Saturday from 5 to Friday. onto the Hill, there’s a number of East Block, the main fl oor of Jus- p.m. to close. nearby Bridgeheads, but the clos- tice Building, and in the basement BIER MARKT: est and arguably most popular is of the Victoria Building. SOUTH BLOCK WHISKEY BAR / A favourite amongst Conserva- the location at 96 Sparks St. on NATE’S DELI: tives, this Europe-inspired beer the corner of Metcalfe Street. The SPARKS STREET A newer addition to the giant at 156 Sparks St. is best sandwiches and bowls always go Sparks Street pub and patio known for its wall of beer options, fast, but there’s nothing wrong RESTAURANTS scene, this duo deli and lounge comfortable bench seats, and with the brie and crackers box has taken over the corner of wide-ranging menu. On the menu in a pinch. This location is open Sparks Street and O’Connor are fl atbreads, charcuterie boards, from 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. RIVIERA: Street at 148 and 152 Sparks St. moules-frites, and lots of other options not available at the other FRESHII: pubs around. It’s open 11 a.m. to 12 Riviera is a.m. Monday to Wednesday, 11 a.m. the newest to 1 a.m. Thursday, and 11 a.m. to addition 2 a.m. Friday. Expect to see lots of to Sparks suits inside on any given weekday. Street’s restaurant The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright scene. The The tradition of Hillites, espe- FAVOURITE QUICK Hill Times cially Liberals, fl ocking to D’Arcy photographs by McGee’s is longstanding, at the LUNCH SPOTS Jake Wright corner of Sparks Street and Elgin The most popular and freshest Street at 44 Sparks St., this Irish options for local, healthy lunches pub is best known for its com- around the Hill: fort food including savoury pies and curries, a stocked bar, and BREAD & SONS: live music. Open 11 a.m. to 1 or 2 a.m. on weekdays this place is The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright a popular spot for lunch, dinner, After a few days of Hill recep- and after-work drinks. It’s often tions where hors d’oeuvres are the overfl ow venue for Hill func- your dinner, a vegetable-packed tions as well, for those who want bowl or burrito is just what you to keep the party going well past need, and this is your best bet to the wine and cheese. pick up a fresh meal around. They also do breakfast, and serve beer if BRIXTON’S PUB: it’s been that kind of day. It’s open weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. SOUP GUY PLUS:

The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright The café and bakery at 195 Bank St. is a few steps off the Hill, but worth the jaunt. It’s got the best chocolate chip cookies, and veggie-packed sandwiches, thin-crust pizza slices, and other The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright savoury snacks to-go. Open week- Located in the second-fl oor food days from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. court at the World Exchange Plaza, this one is a favourite of a number MORNING OWL COFFEEHOUSE: of long-time Hillites. The soup guy, This new organic-focused addi- The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright Claudio Fracassi, has created soups tion to Ottawa’s coffeehouse scene inspired by and named for top poli- This cozy red-walled spot just has locations springing up all over, ticians and other prominent local off the corner of Sparks Street but the closest to the Hill is at 139 fi gures. In addition to soup, his food and Bank Street at 210 Sparks Bank St. and has an assortment of counter serves up quiche, panini, St. is where you’ll fi nd everyone’s breakfast buns, sandwiches, salad and other treats. It’s open from 6 favourite bartender, Julie Mc- bowls, and other treats. It’s open a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays. Carthy. It’s also where you’d fi nd from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Hill Times Lawn Summer Nights

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