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Liberal MP and parliamentary secretary Calling all (Toronto) to the House leader Kevin Lamoureux an- nounced the motion on Jan. 31, which in- journalists, you’ll want to cluded unanimous consent from the House. go to this event “As is consistent with common practice Heard on the Hill in the past, the House will not sit on the Friday before the NDP and Liberal conven- The Journalists for Human Rights tions,” said Sabrina Atwal, press secretary by Shruti Shekar organization will be hosting an event this to House Leader and Small Business and Thursday that will spotlight the importance Tourism Minister Bardish Chagger. of reporters covering human rights issues from across the world. Government The event will be hosted on Feb. 8 from House Leader 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in downtown Toronto at Improv group Bardish the Thomson Reuters headquarters. Chagger’s offi ce Guest speakers will include Al said the House Jazeera’s Owen Watson and Yemeni journal- will not be sitting ist for Alquds Alarabi Khaled Al-Hammadi. monkeys around with on Feb. 16 The journalists will talk about “interna- and April 20 to tional news and forgotten cases, how they accommodate the are underreported, and why it is so vital NDP and Liberal that Canadian media cover these stories to conventions. MP Julie Dzerowicz Canadian and global audiences,” the event The Hill Times announcement said. photograph by Tickets are $25. Andrew Meade Julie Dzerowicz, centre, was a Former Conservative staff er guest this week The NDP convention will take place on the live joins Toronto PR fi rm from Feb. 16 to 18 in Ottawa and the Lib- comedic talk eral convention will take place from April show Monkey Mike Winterburn, the speechwriter to 19 to 21 in Halifax. Toast and had a former prime minister Stephen Harper and taste of what it former Progressive Conservative On- Tom Mulcair says there was like to share tario premier Mike Harris, now works for the stage with Toronto-based public affairs fi rm, Brown & may be other endeavours an improv group. Cohen Communications & Public Affairs. The Hill Times A Jan. 24 press release indicated he will on his plate fi le photograph be an account director. Mr. Winterburn was in Mr. Harper’s offi ce from 2008 to 2012, Former leader of the NDP Tom Mulcair will and later was the director of communica- be a visiting professor at Université de Mon- iberal MP Julie Dzerowicz landed ance over the years. Ellie and I extend our tions to the transport minister. He was in tréal as soon as he fi nishes his role as an MP, Lherself a spot as a celebrity guest on sincere condolences to the entire Barrett Mr. Harris’ offi ce from 1999 to 2001. but he says he has “other offers on the table,” the Canadian live comedy show Monkey family,” B.C. Premier and NDP leaderJohn which “will be announced in due course.” Former Toast after a chance encounter with its Horgan tweeted on Feb. 2. Until those announcements though, he speechwriter and host David Shore. Mr. Barrett was fi rst elected in 1960 to the said his primary work would be at the uni- Conservative staffer “I thought he was a local resident and B.C. legislature and made history when he de- versity, teaching in the school’s new master Mike Winterburn he happened to be the host,” Ms. Dzerowicz feated W.A.C. Bennett’s fi ve-term Social Credit of environment and sustainable develop- has joined a said of the encounter last year while visit- government in 1972. ment program and in the master of public public affairs fi rm ing a farmer’s market in a park located in He led the province for only three years and international affairs program. as its account her riding of Davenport, Ont. “He liked my from 1972 to 1975 but in that time he was Mr. Mulcair said he was drawn to the director and will be sense of humour and how genuine I was… able to pass bills that protected agricultural role because it’s at “Quebec’s premier re- based in Toronto. and asked if I would be on [an episode].” land, introduced public automobile insur- search university” and he “couldn’t be more Photograph courtesy During the monthly live stage show, Mr. ance, provided affordable prescription drugs, thrilled” to work with the “top notch” people of LinkedIn Shore interviews a celebrity guest and fol- and created an ambulance service for the he’s met at the institution. lowing the interview segment, the Monkey province. “Frankly, it’s just such a wonderful Toast improv actors use the interview to opportunity to work in my favourite fi eld create various improvised scenes. Former B.C. He also was director of communications which is environment and sustainable Throughout the show, the focus goes premier Dave for other ministers covering portfolios such as development,” said Mr. Mulcair in an inter- back and forth between the interview and Barrett died labour, revenue and western diversifi cation, view with The Hill Times Monday. the actors improvising scenes. on Feb. 2 and Indigenous affairs, from 2006 to 2008. The university is in the riding he’s held Ms. Dzerowicz appeared on the show after suffering over the last decade, Outremont, which is in on Feb. 3, which was hosted at The Social Alzheimer’s Montreal, and Mr. Mulcair recounted learning Capital Theatre in Toronto. disease. The New food industry lobby of the plans many years ago to turn the for- The improv actors for her show Hill Times fi le group takes a seat at the mer rail yards into a “magnifi cent” campus. were Lisa Merchant, Marty Adams, Jan photograph On Jan. 11, Mr. Mulcair also became the Caruana, Jim Annan, Liz Johnston, table chairman of the board of directors of Earth and Kerry Griffi n. Mr. Barrett was also a federal NDP MP Day, a charitable organization that helps She said when she accepted the invitation, from 1988 to 1993 and represented the Food & Beverage Canada is a new associa- people and organizations to reduce their she wasn’t aware that there was going to be an riding of Esquimalt-Juan de Fuca, B.C. His tion created to better represent smaller play- carbon footprint. improv group that would riff off her responses, area of focus was international trade. ers in the industry as they tackle the federal He was fi rst elected as an MP in 2007 but said she enjoyed it and would appear on “His sense of humour and ability to com- government’s discussions on food labelling, and became the leader of the NDP in 2012, the show again if she had the chance. mand a room with his oratory was legendary. advertising, and redesigning the food guide. succeeding the late Jack Layton, stepping One of the questions Mr. Shore asked First and foremost, I will always remember Rory McAlpine, a member of the board down last year. her was about her personal life. his commitment to working for regular of directors, said in a Jan. 30 Lobby Moni- [email protected] “I made a joke that as a single person it’s people,” Mr. Horgan said in a statement. tor report that the association is for groups @shruti_shekar not like I can go onto Tinder and Match.com who don’t have enough resources to seek —With fi les from Samantha Wright Allen to fi nd dates, so they did a bit of a sketch on membership in the Food and Consumer that,” she said. Separated at birth, eh? Products of Canada Association, which CORRECTION Another memorable sketch involved the is a larger association that represents Veterans Affairs Minister Seamus Re: “Ex-Green Party staffers call actors trying to pronounce her last name. multinational corporations like Dole Foods O’Regan, right, is a legendary lookalike for leader May to resign, allege she’s “Anytime someone tries to say my last Canada, Campbell’s, and Nestle. of comedy actor Neil Patrick Harris. verbally abusive, undemocratic, but oth- name I say ‘Oh that’s perfect,’ even though The association launched on Jan. 16 and ers dispute allegations,” (The Hill Times, most of the time it’s not perfect, but the its goals include, among others, “building Jan. 29, p. 24). The story read that the truth is I fi nd it wonderful when people try a healthier, more sustainable and ethical Green Party in late 2016 decided to keep to attempt to say it,” she said. “So I loved it food system… promoting innovation in food calling for boycotts, divestment, and when the improv group was trying to say it.” and beverage manufacturing processes and sanctions on Israel while rejecting “the practices… and creating global trade oppor- goals of the ‘BDS movement’ as they do tunities for products,” a press release said. not include supporting the right of the Former B.C. premier, NDP The Lobby Monitor article noted that for state of Israel to exist.” now, the group will be reaching out to offi cials MP Dave Barrett dies In fact, members decided to keep at the agriculture and innovation departments. calling for boycotts, divestment, and Dave Barrett, the former NDP premier of sanctions to pressure Israel. But the British Columbia and MP, died on Feb. 2 at the The House to sit out two quotation on Israel’s right to exist age of 87 after living with Alzheimer’s disease. should have been attributed to a sepa- “Today, B.C. has lost a giant, former Pre- Fridays rate statement from the party, which mier Dave Barrett. He was an inspiration to some members said was wrong; they me and many other British Columbians, and Photograph courtesy of Flickr user Rach and It looks like the House won’t be sitting said the BDS movement does not deny I am grateful for his friendship and guid- the Hill Times photograph by Shruti Shekar on Friday, Feb. 16 and Friday, April 20. the right of Israel to exist.

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The Lester B. Pearson Building, located at 125 Heating problems leave Sussex Dr., has had a multitude of heating issues over the last Global Aff airs staff out in the 15 months. The building is part of Global Affairs Canada’s cold, working from home headquarters. The Hill Times photograph by Offi cers (PAFSO) president Pamela 3,000 employees work in the build- Andrew Meade Offi ce temperatures Isfeld said there have been heat- ing. Global Affairs did not provide dropped to 16 C in ing problems at the building for any information about the condi- the last 15 months. The union has tions that led to the Jan. 8 closure. alternate locations” while the build- problem while allowing fl exibility the Lester B. Pearson about 450 members in the building. If a building is less than 17 C, ing was closed. The heating system for employees to work from home When The Hill Times asked it must be shut down, according is original to the Lester B. Pearson on the days in question.” Building, sending about additional closures within to National Joint Council (NJC) Building, he added, which was The Lester B. Pearson Building the last 15 months, Global Affairs guidelines. The NJC includes 18 constructed in 1973. Replacement is owned by PSPC but managed employees home Canada media relations refused public service bargaining agents, of the heating system is scheduled by contractor Brookfi eld Proper- twice in January, and to confi rm or deny that the prob- Treasury Board, and others who during the Lester B. Pearson (LBP) ties. Heating the building costs lem is more long-term. work together to resolve employ- Major Renovation Project expected about $700,000, annually, accord- at least twice more in Temperatures in the Lester B. ment issues. On Jan. 15, the heating to begin this year. ing to WaterToday, and it’s a part Pearson Building, a part of the problem was caused “due to the PAFSO will continue to remind of an experimental retrofi tting the last 15 months, the Global Affairs Canada headquarters loss of water from a broken pipe in the government of its responsibility project to make the building more at 125 Sussex Dr., dropped through- the system,” said Mr. Boucher, add- to provide a safe and healthy work energy effi cient. union says. out the morning of Jan. 15 before ing “This pipe has been repaired environment, Ms. Isfeld said. The The Hill Times asked for exact the heating system was restored and the system has returned to union represents 1,544 active and details on the renovation, but PSPC BY EMILY HAWS around noon, said Nicolas Boucher, operational condition.” It’s unclear retired Foreign Service employees. did not respond questions by dead- a spokesperson for Public Services if broken pipes were the source of Despite PAFSO being aware of the line. However, it did say an alternate lobal Affairs Canada employees and Procurement Canada (PSPC). the Jan. 8 closure. problem, a union spokesperson said working space is being established Gat the Lester B. Pearson Build- “In some locations, the fl oor Mr. Boucher didn’t indicate there had not been any complaints. across the bridge in the John G. ing were sent home twice in January temperatures in the building” ranged whether the pipe broke due to cold “These problems may be linked Diefenbaker Building at 111 Sussex after problems with the building’s between 16 C and 17 C at ap- temperatures, however, there was a to the overall condition of the Dr., so that employees can work heating system, a problem the union proximately 9:45 a.m., he said in an cold weather warning in effect the building, which is badly overdue there during the renovations. Mr. says employees have been grappling emailed statement. By 11:10 a.m., the previous weekend. Jan. 15, a Mon- for renovation and repair,” Ms. Is- Boucher said the construction con- with for more than a year. temperature in those same areas had day, had a high of -15 C and a low feld said in an emailed statement. tract has just been awarded for the The temperatures were too low increased by one degree Celsius. By of -24 C, according to Environment “We’re pleased that the employer work to outfi t the workspace, which on Jan. 8 and Jan. 15 for employees noon, the heating system was func- Canada. The previous day saw a is beginning to address those opens this summer and will house to work, the government has con- tioning at capacity and the building high of -16 C and a low of -27 C. issues over the longer term, and 222 full-time employees at a time. fi rmed. However, the Professional increased to normal temperatures Mr. Boucher said management that, in these instances of heating [email protected] Association of Foreign Service within a few hours. Approximately directed employees to “work from issues, they took steps to fi x the The Hill Times

told CBC Radio’s The House on Feb. 3 that he is confi dent no one Kinsella’s ‘affi davits’ column will accuse him of sexual miscon- duct, and that he’s been “very care- ful all my life to be thoughtful, to be respectful of people’s space and prompts speculation, PM, party people’s headspace as well.” Conservative leader Andrew Scheer (Regina Qu’Appelle, Sask.) was asked a similar ques- leaders asked about sexual tion by a reporter during a Jan. 31 press conference in the House foyer. He responded that he has been able to avoid the boozy conduct as #MeToo hits the Hill culture of Ottawa by abiding to the rule that “nothing good ever happens in Ottawa after 8 p.m.” The same day, NDP leader Mr. Kinsella is a veteran and were procured, in effect, for the Conservative Party president Rick Jagmeet Singh was asked whether Prime Minister regular columnist for The Hill politician,” by “taxpayer-paid Dykstra, and prompted plenty of there was anything in his past that Times and a former Jean Chrétien- staff.” speculation over which politician could lead to allegations surfacing. Justin Trudeau, era cabinet staffer who also ran the He wrote that a “senior, previ- was described in Mr. Kinsella’s Mr. Singh didn’t answer directly war room for Mr. Chrétien’s na- ously partisan executive” friend of “affi davits” story. but, speaking as a former lawyer, Conservative leader tional campaigns. “I’d written about his, had told him he had seen two The week before, former Con- said “we all have things that we Andrew Scheer, and the affi davits before in The Hill affi davits “containing a lot of de- servative MP Patrick Brown re- can do better in our past” with how Times, including in December 2017. tail about a prominent politician’s signed as PC Party leader follow- words are articulated. NDP leader Jagmeet It got no reaction then. I presume trysts with a couple of young ing allegations from two women Martin Patriquin, a frequent people,” but contained no details that he behaved inappropriately. media commentator, penned a the increasing number of #MeToo iPolitics Singh were all asked stories on the Hill is the reason why. of harassment or crime. Liberal MP Kent Hehr (Calgary column in arguing Mr. But I emphasize that I’ve written After being asked to by the se- Centre, Alta.) had also resigned Kinsella “has cynically glommed about their sexual about affi davits before,” said Mr. nior executive, he met with a friend as sports and disabilities minis- an ancient rumour to a present- conduct last week. Kinsella. of the politician in question to send ter following sexual misconduct day movement.” In a column he wrote, which warning about the story to the politi- allegations from three different “Kinsella isn’t amusing, but Continued from page 1 ran in the Jan. 29 edition of The cal fi gure. The friend confi rmed the women. irresponsible. Ottawa is an espe- Hill Times and was also published existence of the affi davits and then CTV News correspondent Mer- cially tense and politicized place on his blog, he suggested some- said “we have a strategy for dealing cedes Stephenson asked Prime these days. Fuelled by the whis- because they’ve heard “similar where there were affi davits that with them” and wasn’t worried. Minister Justin Trudeau (Pap- pers and rumours of sexual ha- allegations.” contained unfl attering stories Mr. Kinsella wrote that he was ineau, Que.) on Jan. 30 at a press rassment and worse, the climate “I wrote about the affi davits be- involving a “very, very powerful” happy the affi davits didn’t sur- conference in the House foyer is ‘overwhelmingly toxic,’” he cause it was true. It was important politician, a person whose name face, because the young people whether he knew who the former wrote, citing an MP who spoke to because it was about an imbalance “will shock you.” who signed the affi davits “didn’t Liberal strategist was referring the online publication. in the power relationship—and The piece also said that the me- deserve to be chewed up, and spit to, to which he simply replied However, Mr. Kinsella said that imbalance manifests itself on dia were working to publish a story out, by Ottawa,” and that it was up “no.” Conservative MP Lisa Raitt “people paid attention to it, I as- Parliament Hill too often, for too about the powerful man in ques- to them to tell their story. (Milton, Ont.) had also shared Mr. sume, because they’ve heard simi- long. Potential victims need to be tion, and that stories have been The piece was widely shared Kinsella’s column to her 32,000 lar allegations, or because they encouraged, not criticized for step- known about him for three years. online as Ottawa was hit with new Twitter followers. want the allegations investigated.” ping forward, as the affi ants did,” Mr. Kinsella wrote in his Feb. allegations of sexual misconduct, The same week, all three feder- “That can only be a good thing,” said Mr. Kinsella in an email, who 5 column that the affi davits “de- this time against former Conserva- al party leaders were asked about he wrote. declined to be interviewed further. scribed how these young people tive MP and Ontario Progressive their own conduct. Mr. Trudeau Continued on page 5 THE HILL TIMES | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2018 5 News CANADA’S AGRICULTURE DAY | February 13, 2018 #MeToo hits the Hill

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“I still have the same view I’ve had for months: #MeToo is just getting started in Ot- Let’s celebrate tawa. Some big names are going to be impli- cated. But it’s essential that, one, this not be treated like it’s a political gotcha game. Two, the victims—who are real people, and who the food we love have been really hurt—have to go fi rst. Not me, or you, or anyone else. It’s their story to tell, above all.” Dave Tait, a Carleton University journal- ism professor, told The Hill Times that, “every single [word] in the phrasing might be true, but it leads people to begin speculating.” “You’ve actually set something free in the world that can then go out there and do a great deal of damage,” he said. Mr. Tait said while unfi ltered information can be read by anyone online, and there are multiple categories of who constitutes a journalist, publications have the power to hold their own content to ethical standards. He added that reporters have to also be aware about the forum in which a question about a politician’s past personal conduct You’re invited to a networking reception is asked. “In some situations, we need to actually Canada’s Agriculture Day is the perfect time to come together to showcase our pride in Canadian connect the dots and go in and investigate if there are indications of problems. I think agriculture and create a closer connection to where our food comes from and the people who to put them on the spot isn’t necessarily produce it. Join us in celebrating with local farmers, agricultural leaders and other stakeholders. a professional or productive way of ap- proaching the problem,” he said. Paul Adams, a former parliamentary re- porter and current iPolitics columnist, said he Sir John A. Macdonald Building wouldn’t consider it entirely wrong to ask a politician about their personal conduct, espe- February 13 from 6 – 8 p.m. cially given how #MeToo has touched federal politics, “as long it is not an attempt to get Admission is free scurrilous rumours onto the public record.” He told The Hill Times that journalists should be mindful not to “bootstrap” rumours Register at: AgDay.ca/Ottawa by asking such questions and bringing un- substantiated claims into public record. He said reporters openly asking leaders directly about their personal conduct without much substance isn’t entirely new, citing a mo- ment when Canadian politicians were asked if they smoked pot after U.S. president Bill Clinton essentially said he had in 1992. Thanks to our reception sponsors On Feb. 2, HuffPost reported that PMO staffer Claude-Éric Gagné had resigned after an investigation into allegations of inappropriate behaviour, the results of which were not made public. He had been Trudeau’s deputy director of operations and has denied any wrongdoing since go- ing on leave in November. In a blog post published by the online outlet on Feb. 5, communications profes- sional Myriam Denis wrote that Mr. Gagné had inappropriately messaged her on Face- book a few months after he had been part of a team that interviewed her for a job. Ms. Denis also wrote that Vahid Vidah, then a policy adviser in Government House Leader Bardish Chagger’s (Waterloo, Ont.) offi ce, had met to interview her for a job but arrived in casual clothes and put his hand on her thigh in the meeting. She wrote she later found out he had not been involved in the hiring process. Mr. Vidah has since left the offi ce, but told HuffPost he was not told to interview Ms. Denis for a job, but said he “at no time” led her to believe he was in charge of the hir- ing process, and said he met with her in a personal capacity. He did not deny touch- ing her thigh, but said if he did it was in a friendly, non-sexual manner. [email protected] The Hill Times 6 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2018 | THE HILL TIMES News Black History Month

The government is “committed to making sure we will achieve PM declaration things well before our mandate is ended,” he said. The Liber- als’ Black caucus includes both caucus members who identify as on anti-Black Black and non-African-Canadian MPs who are interested in issues of diversity and/or have signifi - cant African-Canadian popula- tions in their ridings. racism big One of the biggest areas for action, Mr. Fergus said, is the disaggregation of data, which was also identifi ed by the UN on talk, light working group. This would break Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the government’s recognition of out statistics specifi cally relating the UN International Decade for People of African Descent on Jan. 30 in the to Black Canadians from others House foyer. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade classifi ed as visible minorities, to see how those of African descent on action, Mr. Trudeau said during the are performing compared to those A long career in social work announcement there would be an in non-Black communities. preceded Sen. Thomas Bernard’s increase in research capacity and Mr. Fergus said that discussion appointment to the Senate in data collection to better under- has already started with Bill C-25, 2016, during which she led a stand challenges facing Black currently at report stage in the say politicos, multi-year research project that Canadians, but made no specifi c Senate, which requires corporate studied the impact systemic commitments. boards to provide information to anti-Black racism has on the “I was disappointed, frankly, shareholders on their own diversity. health and wellbeing of Black with some of the language that “That’s going to be helpful on Canadians. She said she recently observers he used,” said Donald Oliver, a that front. And now we can start persuaded the publisher of the former Conservative Senator for saying: let’s disaggregate that, book that resulted from the study Nova Scotia who was the fi rst let’s make sure that we do have to put it back into print, and will Black man to be appointed to the our place,” Mr. Fergus said. Three years in, Canada has recognized be sending a copy to Mr. Trudeau. Senate in 1990. The Federation of Black Cana- Mr. Oliver said what he was hop- “This is 2018 and the govern- dians—which offi cially launched the UN International Decade for People of ing for in the Jan. 30 announcement ment has to do more research to in December and which Mr. was “something bold and something African Descent, but didn’t come with an fi nd out what particular challeng- Trudeau said the federal govern- new and modern and big in terms es people of African descent face? ment heard from in the lead-up to of government policy and not a accompanying action plan. But Liberal Black I really did fi nd it kind of shock- the Jan. 30 announcement—also Band-Aid that I think [Mr. Trudeau] ing. We don’t need more research. has a to-do list for the government. caucus chair Greg Fergus says results will was kind of suggesting.” I found that kind of a spineless According to the Prime Minis- For example, it’s within the conclusion. And with no credible ter’s Offi ce, other groups invited to come by the end of the Grits’ mandate. prime minister’s purview to ap- action plan with it.” participate in the announcement point people of African descent to The research has been done, included the Canadian Association the highest positions in the public BY CHARELLE EVELYN Chair in Black Canadian Stud- said Mr. Oliver, who led a 2004 of Black Lawyers, Black Business service, Mr. Oliver noted, adding he ies at Dalhousie University, in an study for the Conference Board and Professional Association, the The Hill Times could also act on a recommenda- urrent and former Black email to . of Canada identifying barriers to African Canadian Association, the tion from the UN working group to Parliamentarians say it’s bet- NDP leader Jagmeet Singh advancement in the workplace for Michaëlle Jean Foundation, Mosa- C establish a federal department of ter late than never that the prime echoed that sentiment in a Feb. visible minorities. ïque interculturelle, Black History African-Canadian affairs. minister last week announced 1 statement that said he was In October 2016, a group of Ottawa, and Mois de L’Histoire The lack of an action plan Canada’s recognition of a UN pleased to see the government UN human rights experts focused Des Noirs Gatineau. in the announcement made it decade for people of African making the commitment to on people of African descent Federation chair Donald ineffective, said Sarah Beech, descent, three years into it, but recognize the decade, but it was toured Ottawa, Toronto, Halifax, McLeod, an Ontario Court of Jus- a communications and market- The Hill Times some observers say they’re disap- coming three years late. and Montreal and released a tice judge, told that ing professional who advocates pointed with the government’s He added that “as many activ- report on its fi ndings in Septem- the organization began as a group for the eradication of anti-Black lack of action to rectify inequali- ists, educators, and leaders in ber 2017. It recognized the strides of concerned Toronto residents in racism. And coming on the heels ties affecting Black Canadians. Canada’s Black communities have Canada had made to address December 2016. They put together of Mr. Trudeau’s unwillingness to On the eve of the start of Black said, words are simply not enough. long-standing issues, but con- a working paper of recommenda- criticize United States President History Month on Jan. 30, Mr. Not when the past decade has cluded it was “deeply concerned tions and began talking to politi- Donald Trump for his comments Trudeau (Papineau, Que.), fl anked seen a 71 per cent increase in the by the structural racism that lies cians such as Toronto-area Liberal about wanting to stem immi- by members of the Liberal caucus number of Black Canadians incar- at the core of many Canadian MPs Marco Mendicino (Eglinton- gration from African countries and other politicians as well as cerated in federal prisons.” institutions and the systemic Lawrence, Ont.), Adam Vaughan and places like Haiti—allegedly representatives of African-Cana- Conservative MP Peter Van anti-Black racism that continues (Spadina-Fort York, Ont.), Celina referring to them as “shithole dian community and professional Loan (York-Simcoe, Ont.), his to have a negative impact on the Caesar-Chavannes (Whitby, Ont.), countries”—the announcement groups, announced that the Cana- party’s Canadian heritage critic, human rights situation of African- and Immigration Minister Ahmed The Hill made two days prior to the start dian government would recognize said in a statement to Canadians.” Hussen (York South-Weston, Ont.). Times of Black History Month “seems the United Nations International that the party welcomes Among its recommendations A formal, national group took somewhat performative,” she Decade for People of African the observance of the decade. was for the Canadian government shape in May 2017 and represen- added. Descent, which began on Jan. 1, “Canada had a role, both in to issue an apology and “consider tatives secured a meeting with

2015 and runs until Dec. 31, 2024. supporting the practice of slavery, providing reparations to African- PMO principal secretary Gerald Canada’s recognition of the but also in leading emancipa- Canadians for enslavement and Action coming ‘well Butts before the group sat down decade means the country “com- tion in the British Empire, and as historical injustices.” before’ end of mandate: with the prime minister and Mr. mits to a better future for Black a destination of freedom at the The prime minister didn’t Hussen on June 28 in Toronto, Canadians, a future where they end of the underground railroad,” mention the working group’s rec- MP Fergus where they made a four-part ask experience full and equal partici- he said. “Canadians of African ommendations, Prof. Cooper said. In response to criticism that that included offi cial government pation in society across political, descent have overcome a diffi cult “When will he do that? Let me say government action is slow in recognition of the UN resolution. social, and economic life,” Mr. history to be tremendous contrib- that I have very little confi dence coming considering the UN Representatives of the group, Trudeau said during the press utors and builders of our country.” in the Liberal Party.” decade began in 2015, Liberal MP which Mr. McLeod said builds on event in Centre Block, citing men- Independent Greg Fergus (Hull-Aylmer, Que.), the legacy of the now-defunct Na- tal health challenges and overrep- Independent Senator Wanda chair of the Liberals’ Black cau- tional Black Coalition of Canada, resentation in the criminal justice Sen. Wanda Thomas Bernard cus, noted that the UN working will be back on the Hill Feb. 12 system as examples of issues Thomas (East Preston, N.S.) group wasn’t invited into Canada for a lobby day. that need to be addressed for the Bernard was among those until after the Liberal government While he said he would have nearly 1.2 million Canadians who says the standing behind took offi ce. liked to have everything his group identify as Black. “By working to- government Mr. Trudeau at the “The previous government wants tied off with a bow during gether, we can combat anti-Black should be Jan. 30 announce- was the one that didn’t allow that the Jan. 30 announcement, Mr. racism and discrimination across committing ment. “I didn’t hear committee to come in on the fact- McLeod said it’s hard to be satis- political, social, and economic to real everything I was fi nding tour. That was inexcus- fi ed when there’s so much more life. By working together, we can change hoping to hear and able,” he said. work to do. “So I think … that we combat anti-Black racism and for Black expecting to hear, But when asked if the work- have to be ever vigilant to ensure discrimination and deliver better Canadians. however I do firmly ing group needed that access in that what it is that will help us to outcomes for Black Canadians.” Photograph believe that having order for the government to take get ourselves where we need to “I guess one could say ‘better courtesy of the acknowledge- its own action, Mr. Fergus said its be are actually the things that are late than never’” about the recog- Sen. Wanda ment is an impor- involvement “allows us to hold us being done.” [email protected] nition of the decade, wrote Afua Thomas tant first step,” she up to a standard that’s just not The Hill Times Cooper, the James. R. Johnston Bernard said. ourselves talking to ourselves.” THE HILL TIMES | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2018 7 Public Service Feature

Daniel Jean, national security and intelligence adviser to the prime minister Daniel Jean links the cabinet to the security community, includ- ing the Communications Security Establishment and the RCMP. A for- mer Foreign Affairs deputy minister, his appointment sparked specula- tion about the Liberals’ emphasis on foreign affairs and security. This is probably an asset, said University of Ottawa professor Wesley Wark, because “nobody’s going to think you’re fi ghting for one particular corner when you have to adjudicate disputes or co- ordinate the community.” He really cares about manage- ment and has a defi ned leader- ship philosophy, said an insider.

Janine Sherman, deputy minister to the The infl uential faces of the Privy Council Offi ce, as determined through consultations for the Top Infl uential Public Servants feature. Pictured from left to cabinet, senior personnel right: Chantal Maheu, deputy secretary to the cabinet, plans and consultations; Christiane Fox, deputy minister of Intergovernmental Affairs and Youth; Janine and public service renewal Sherman, deputy secretary to the Cabinet, senior personnel and public service renewal; Daniel Jean, national security and intelligence adviser to the prime Janine Sherman has two areas minister; Michael Wenick, clerk of the Privy Council. Photographs courtesy of the Privy Council Offi ce, The Hill Times fi le photograph of responsibility: providing analy- sis and advice to Mr. Wernick and as among the top tier in the PCO Mr. Trudeau on governor-in-coun- whose names frequently came cil appointments, and ensuring up when The Hill Times compiled the bureaucracy has the human its recent list of the most infl uen- capacity to function. The government’s tial people in government. PCO Her daily jobs include attracting spokesperson Stéphane Shank said and retaining talent, and fostering all were they were unavailable for innovation within the bureaucracy. interviews with The Hill Times. A level head with a wealth of expe- ‘air traffi c controller’: rience within the bureaucracy, an Michael Wernick, insider noted her curiosity, saying “I clerk of the Privy Council had the impression that she didn’t Michael Wernick has been the come into [our interaction] with a top public servant since 2016, pre-made opinion.” peeking behind the and is known as a level-headed professional, and a good listener. Chantal Maheu, A career public servant, he was deputy secretary to the cabinet, previously the assistant clerk and plans and consultations a former deputy minister of Indig- Chantal Maheu supports the curtain of the PCO enous and Northern Affairs. cabinet on fi scal issues, communi- Mr. Wernick chairs the weekly cations, and the overall manage- Deputy Ministers’ Breakfast when ment of the government’s agen- It’s an offi ce you want course for the future of the public there are various nuances. Parliament is in session, commu- da. Political insiders told The Hill service, but also properly advising “If there’s a new cabinet com- nicating the cabinet’s priorities Times during consultations for a to cycle through if the government and making sure mittee for something, there will be to deputies. Discussions include ranking of the most infl uential pub- the political decision-making sys- new secretariat in PCO that will cabinet business debriefs, legislative lic servants that she is particularly you want to go places tem is running on the best advice.” support it,” Prof. Zussman said. and fi scal updates, senior personnel interested in disruptive technolo- in the bureaucracy, From infl uential people, to Shortly after Mr. Trudeau came and management issues, and public gies. She’s known as a forward- the traditional deputy ministers’ into offi ce in 2015, he created a service renewal, among others. thinker and wants to implement say observers. The breakfast, to functions and pos- Results and Delivery Unit (RDU) Mr. Shank did not confi rm system changes government-wide. sible challenges, here are answers headed by Matthew Mendelsohn, the exact location and time of the to everything you were afraid to emphasizing a results-focused ap- PCO’s mandate breakfast, but Mr. Page said it used Keeping up with the ask about the PCO. proach. The unit mirrors the Cabi- to happen on Wednesday mornings is to organize the net Committee on Agenda, Re- around 8 a.m. on the fourth fl oor of speed of government How does it work? sults, and Communications, said the Sparks Street offi ce. To keep up with the ever-increas- public service to Prof. Zussman. PCO secretariats support the “It’s usually an hour, an hour and ing speed of society, the government The PCO is known for a high cabinet committees, which are orga- half,” Mr. Page said. Prof. Zussman has to move faster, and that means help implement the turnover rate, which sources said nized by each prime minister, said added that PCO staff may attend, the Privy Council Offi ce has to is actually a good thing. It ensures government’s agenda. PCO alum and former Parliamentary but it is kept small—about 25 to 30 grow in concert, said Mr. Barber. new blood and talent, and that the Budget Offi cer Kevin Page, now head people—so the clerk can have a An example of the government staff aren’t out of touch with the BY EMILY HAWS of the University of Ottawa’s Institute quick discussion and get feedback. moving quickly is with its marijuana bureaucracy. It also prevents burn- for Fiscal Studies and Democracy, Deputies then relay the information legalization legislation, which comes out, since they work “incredibly t’s the department that never who called it “a briefi ng machine.” for their executives, said Prof. Zuss- with a self-imposed July 2018 dead- long hours,” said Prof. Zussman. sleeps. The Privy Council Offi ce University of Ottawa professor David man, keeping everyone up to speed. line. In this case the PCO’s machin- I Tim Barber, a principal of could be described as Prime Min- Zussman, who worked there in the ery of government branch, which Bluesky Strategy Group who ister Justin Trudeau’s department, 1990s, said he’s “only seeing good Christiane Fox, handles the cross-jurisdictional is- previously worked at PCO, said and Clerk Michael Wernick as his things” coming out of the PCO be- deputy minister of sues that crop up in new legislation, it’s key “to cycle through PCO at deputy minister. cause “when the government is busy, Intergovernmental Affairs and Youth would be involved in deciding which some point.” Usually successful One of the most important PCO is extremely busy.” Christiane Fox ensures a smooth department leads the initiative, he bureaucrats gain experience at a government bodies, it advises Mr. “You feel like [an] air traf- relationship between the federal, said, and that type of co-ordination government department, then hop Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) and his fi c controller at one of those big provincial, and territorial (FPT) is probably taking a lot more bodies to the PCO to gain further insight cabinet, and co-ordinates the pub- airports… because [they’re] really governments, briefi ng Mr. Trudeau than when he was there in the 1990s. into government machinery. lic service to implement the gov- trying to make sure the govern- before fi rst ministers’ meetings and The communications branch The PCO’s top people usu- ernment’s agenda. Housed within ment implements its agenda, and the Prime Minister’s Youth Council, has probably also shifted with the ally go on to be deputy ministers, the Blackburn Building on Sparks you’re dealing with the issues of a group of Canadians under 25 who onslaught of technology, said Mr. sources said, noting soon-to-be- Street and the Offi ce of the Prime the day,” Mr. Page said, emphasiz- provide non-partisan advice. She Barber, as there used to be “dozens” retired Treasury Board Secretariat Minister and Privy Council ing its centralized nature. also chairs the quarterly meetings of people keeping on top of the me- Yaprak Baltacioglu. She worked (formerly Langevin Block) on While the arrival of a new of the Deputy Ministers’ Committee dia by clipping newspaper articles at PCO from 2002 to 2007 before Wellington Street, it planned for government isn’t likely to spark on youth, among other tasks. and photocopying them. The internet becoming a deputy minister. 1,046 full-time equivalents for the much disruption in the PCO, a Smart and ambitious, the gov- has likely prevailed in that aspect, he 2017-18 fi scal year and its budget new prime minister does mean ernment listens to her. An insider said, but there are now websites and is about $145-million, according that shuffl ing occurs when cabinet The movers and shakers said she has a key understanding social media feeds to monitor. to the 2017-18 main estimates committees are added or disband- “You drive by Wellington... of the political realm. “[The communications branch within its departmental plan. ed, said Prof. Zussman. Its struc- The lights are on in these corner “I don’t think every public has] probably gone from a couple “It’s a small organization, ture doesn’t fundamentally change offi ces,” said Mr. Page, adding its servant appreciates the political of dozen to a couple of hundred, but it’s a very key organization,” with staff being organized around not a 9-to-5 job. level and their motivations and that’s my impression,” he said. [email protected] said University of Ottawa profes- fi scal, social, or federal-provincial- All of the following people stresses,” she said, saying Ms. Fox The Hill Times sor Pierre Martel. “It is setting a territorial policy, for example, but have been identifi ed by insiders also understands her boundaries. 8 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2018 | THE HILL TIMES

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Editorial Letters to the Editor May should be further removed Marijuana hurts kids, C-45 from bullying investigation is a toxic bill, says Sen. Unger e: “Sen. Unger relies on incomplete noted by Michael DeVillaer from the Peter fter facing bullying allegations from independent investigation after having representation to argue her case Boris Centre for Addictions Research at former party staffers, reported in The these sorts of allegations levelled against R The Hill AHill Times Toronto Star against marijuana legalization,” ( McMaster University, “Decriminalization and , Green Party her, and should be commended for doing Times, Jan. 8, p. 8), “Sen. Unger’s got it has a long, world-wide track record of leader Elizabeth May called for an “inde- so. But calling for the investigation is wrong on marijuana legalization,” (The not increasing cannabis-related problems pendent investigation” into the claims. probably where Ms. May’s involvement Hill Times, Jan. 24, p. 8). The Trudeau while improving social conditions by But those who levelled the accusations should have ended. government has tabled Bill C-45, which, if reducing arrests, with substantial savings against Ms. May are concerned the inves- It certainly should not have extended passed, will legalize the sale and distribu- for the enforcement and justice systems. tigation is anything but independent. to fundraising emails being sent to party tion of marijuana and—incredibly—make Legalization has no such track record.” First, on the heels of Ms. May’s Jan. supporters in Ms. May’s name, asking for Canada the fi rst developed country in the The writers also alleged that no sig- 29 announcement that Toronto lawyer fi nancial support to pay for the investiga- world to take this dangerous and harmful nifi cant public health issues have arisen Sheila Block would conduct the review, tion—the price of which she negotiated. Toronto Star path. We would be foolish to rush for- from legalization in the state of Colo- one ex-staffer said those who’ve made According to a Feb. 5 ward with this toxic legislation without rado. Yet a 2017 study presented to the the complaints were not consulted about report, the emails said: “If you could a fulsome examination and open debate, Pediatric Academic Societies revealed which law fi rm was going to be involved, manage a donation at this time, it would which must include credible sources for that marijuana-related emergency room but it appears Ms. May was. certainly be appreciated.” She added: “I any claims made by either side. visits by youth had quadrupled at the “The independent investigation should truly regret this situation and its impact Therefore, I welcome the responses to Colorado Children’s Hospital. In 2016, be conducted by someone who is mutual- on the party.” my Dec. 20 commentary in The Hill Times the Denver District Attorney, Mitchell ly agreed upon between the party and the As Alex Tyrrell, leader of Quebec’s The Star (“Marijuana legislation will not achieve its Morrissey, reported that, “Since the complainant for the sake of true transpar- Green Party, told : “It’s ridiculous objectives and should be defeated,” online), legalization of recreational marijuana in ency,” Vanessa Brustolin said. that she’s using the fact that people are ac- but am compelled to refute allegations that Colorado in 2013, traffi c-related mari- Emails between three of Ms. May’s cusing her of being a bully to raise money.” my commentary contained “many unsub- juana deaths have increased 48 per cent, accusers and Green Party president Ken Ms. Brustolin noted that ongoing stantiated or categorically false claims” or marijuana-related emergency room visits Melamed show Ms. May was consulted on investigations into sexual harassment al- that it was “false and deceptive.” have increased 49 per cent, and marijua- the selection of Ms. Block. legations against former Trudeau cabinet The writers began by asserting that na related calls to the poison centre have A Jan. 30 email sent by Ms. Brustolin minister Kent Hehr and the investigation legalization has not impacted marijuana increased 100 per cent.” and the two other accusers listed 11 ques- into alleged harassment by NDP MP Erin usage among high school students. This The American College of Pediatri- tions including: “Was Ms. May consulted Weir didn’t involve the subjects of the is incorrect. Legalization has spectacu- cians has also sounded the alarm, writing, about the selection of Ms. Block before Ms. investigation handpicking their investiga- larly failed to reduce youth consumption “Although increasing legalization of Block was retained?” and “Did Ms. May par- tor, and she has a point. of marijuana in the United States. Youth marijuana has contributed to the grow- ticipate in the decision to retain Ms. Block?” For an investigation to be truly indepen- usage is now the highest in states that ing belief that marijuana is harmless, Mr. Melamed confi rmed on Feb. 2 that dent and to restore the party’s credibility, have legalized marijuana, and the latest research documents the risks of its use by Ms. May was consulted. for which she said the review is required, U.S. National Survey on Drug Use and youth are grave. Marijuana is addicting, “I am not privileged to the verbatim of Ms. May should be totally hands off. Health (NSDUH) shows 12- to 17-year-old has adverse effects upon the adolescent the conversation, but I know that Eliza- “I’m not a bully. I’m constantly op- children in Colorado leading the country brain, is a risk for both cardio-respiratory beth called Ms. Block to discuss process posed to bullying, I’ve stood up against in fi rst use of marijuana. While tobacco disease and testicular cancer, and is as- and costs,” Mr. Melamed wrote in an bullying numerous times, and when and alcohol use have been steadily drop- sociated with both psychiatric illness and email in response to questions from Ms. I have an opportunity to speak to an ping for years, marijuana has stubbornly negative social outcomes.” Brustolin and fellow complainants Diana independent investigator that will also resisted this trend with more U.S. youth Regrettably, space prevents me from Nunes and Rob Rainer. be clear,” Ms. May told reporters on Jan. now using marijuana than cigarettes. addressing all of the points raised by As leader of the Green Party, Ms. May 29. But that discussion shouldn’t be with Here in Canada, youth usage of to- those who responded to my op-ed. How- is well within her bounds to call for an someone she’s had control of picking. bacco is also at an all-time low, achieved ever, my original commentary can be primarily through de-normalization and found on my website at www.BettyUnger. education. A similar approach should be ca complete with extensive footnotes taken for marijuana: start an aggressive sourcing each statement of fact. I invite campaign to inform and educate Cana- your readers to read it and examine the dians about the danger marijuana poses, evidence for themselves. especially to youth, and move towards Alberta Senator Betty Unger decriminalization, not legalization. As Ottawa, Ont. Substance vs. celebrity: which matters to voters? e: “Democracy or dynasty? It’s get- to qualify him for the highest offi ce in the Rting hard to tell the difference,” (The land? How does the rejection of Stéphane Hill Times, Feb. 5, p. 10). This is an inter- Dion as Liberal leader, widely touted as a esting column, but the last sentence— person of political substance and integ- “Voters may be drawn to celebrity, but rity, prove the point? they chose based on substance”—has me I’m afraid Ms. Riley has it backwards. puzzled. Voters are drawn to substance but more Susan Riley cites Michael Ignatieff as often than not, when given the choice, they an example of a high-born dabbler with- choose celebrity. This explains why choos- out humility and conviction. Maybe so. ing a party leader with substance is not a But how does Justin Trudeau with his lim- winning strategy at the polls. ited academic achievements compare to Kope Inokai Mr. Ignatieff, with little else but celebrity Toronto, Ont.

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A Canadian Latvia mission a waste of soldier helps a Spanish ally fuel a portable stove during money and troop deployment winter warfare training Jan. 31 during Canada’s bers of the New Brunswick-based their loved ones. ongoing The fi rst Canadian Second Battalion of the Royal Unlike the Cold War years military Canadian Regiment. when Canada permanently deployment contingent that had Canadian troops fi rst deployed stationed a mechanized Brigade to Latvia. into Latvia over seven months Group and three fi ghter squad- deployed to Latvia Cpl. Jean- ago as part of NATO’s Enhanced rons at advance bases in Ger- Roch Chabot Forward Presence initiative, many, the Latvia deployment is returned home last photograph which is theoretically aimed at to be “rotational.” This means that courtesy deterring Russian military ag- unlike the Cold War era where month. Without a real of Combat gression in the Baltic states. families were posted to Germany Camera Russian threat, there’s At the time it was announced, along with the military personnel, Canada’s participation in this show now Latvia-deployed soldiers will no point in sending of strength was breathlessly touted be away from their spouses and more. by the usual pro-war tub-thumpers, kids for lengthy periods of time. If there were any real threat of If the NATO alliance wants who are all too eager to revisit the For the decade-long commit- the Russian military juggernaut to shore up the economies of the good old days of the Cold War. ment in Afghanistan, the normal erupting over the Latvian border, struggling Baltic states, then it Some jingoistic pundits even length of deployment to Kandahar no NATO commander in his right should do so in the form of an eco- referred to the Baltic states as was six months, but since this was mind would want to be saddled nomic bailout and label it as such. “NATO’s northern fl ank” as if an actual shooting war, troops with a polyglot collection of pen- Instead, NATO members are somehow World War Three had remained focused on the task at ny-packet national contingents. It committing resources from defence already begun. hand while deployed in theatre. makes no tactical sense. budgets to base these foreign troops The Western media portrayed With Latvia, there is not going But it does makes sense from in Latvia, Estonia, and Lithuania to Russian President Vladimir Putin to be any shooting war and the an economic perspective, as all counter a non-existent threat from as a lunatic bent on world domi- top NATO military commanders of the contributing countries the Russian boogeyman. nation, and long-planned, annual know this. are spending a portion of their As members of NATO, the Russian military manoeuvres in I say this with certainty be- own defence budgets to house three Baltic states are automati- Scott Taylor western Russia and Belarus were cause of the very composition of and feed their troops in Latvia. cally guaranteed the alliance’s Inside Defence portrayed as the harbingers of an the forces deployed as part of the Canada alone has budgeted collective defence of their sover- imminent invasion. Enhanced Forward Presence. The $134-million annually for the eignty should they be attacked. So the brave soldiers of the battle group commanded by the Enhanced Forward Presence In other words, there is no need TTAWA—It was with little Princess Patricia’s could easily be Canadians and anchored by our response. for these 450 Canadian soldiers to Ofanfare and even less drama forgiven if they were a little appre- nucleus of 450 infantry soldiers, The Latvian economy has spend extensive periods of time that the fi rst Canadian contin- hensive about being deployed to the is augmented by contingents from slumped since it joined the away from home. That $134-mil- gent that had deployed to Latvia very border of Putin’s evil empire. Spain, Italy, Poland, Slovenia, and European Union in 2004, and it lion could be put to better use returned home to Edmonton last Seven uneventful months later, Albania, bringing the total num- is estimated that there has been refurbishing bases or buying month. This 450-strong battle these 450 soldiers have returned ber to about 1,200. Later this year, an exodus of more than 350,000 equipment here in Canada. group based in the First Battalion to their families, while the next this will grow by another 200 in- Latvians—economic refugees Scott Taylor is the editor and of the Princess Patricia’s Cana- rotation of elite Canadian combat ternational personnel when they seeking employment—from a to- publisher of Esprit de Corps mag- dian Light Infantry (PPCLI) has soldiers begins their own seven- are joined by units from Slovakia tal population of just two million azine. now been fully replaced by mem- month extended separation from and the Czech Republic. during that timeframe. The Hill Times

comparisons until last week, cited destabilize anyone in possession the people whose job it is to de- the White House “trying to create of it is beyond chilling. termine the answer, including the All the president’s an alternative reality” as just one “At no time did I or anyone FBI, the Department of Justice, and common theme. else there question whether special counsel Robert Mueller. The conspiracy in Watergate the operation was necessary, He’s also, apparently, trying madmen: making spread because individual after legal, or moral,” Krogh wrote of to destroy the credibility of the individual just followed orders the “covert operation” against media, the offi ce he holds, and based on the enormous power Ellsberg (it was a failure; they every other element of American of the American presidency and didn’t find his file). Krogh was democracy. It takes a whole lot America crazy again the immeasurable possibility for the first Nixon staffer sentenced of madmen (and women) to let a abuse of that power when com- to prison, for his involvement president do that. bined with greed, paranoia, vindic- in the Ellsberg break-in. He Lisa Van Dusen is associate ward and Carl Bernstein’s 1974 tiveness, displacement (regarding later wrote a book about the editor of Policy Magazine and The comparisons bestseller chronicling their Pulit- Vietnam in Nixon’s case), corrup- importance of personal integ- was a Washington and New zer-Prize-winning reporting on tion, or, especially, all of the above. rity, sending a memo to George York-based editor at UPI, AP, and between the U.S.’s the unravelling of Richard Nixon’s That danger was best summed up W. Bush’s legal team in 2001 ABC. She writes a weekly column current political presidency. It’s not called Tous by Nixon himself when he told cautioning them that “integrity for The Hill Times. les Hommes du Président, which David Frost in 1977, “Well, when required them to constantly The Hill Times crisis and Watergate would have been faithful to the the president does it, that means ask, is it legal?” English, presumably because that it is not illegal.” Since Krogh are becoming more both the Robert Penn Warren Egil Krogh was a young law- was cautioning and Humpty Dumpty refer- yer and deputy assistant to Nixon them in the days obvious. ences get lost in translation. It’s who, in a 2007 New York Times before “post-truth” called Les Fous du Président—The op-ed, said of the view of Oval became a thing, President’s Madmen. Offi ce immunity Nixon so notori- if not a reality, he That title captures the conspira- ously expressed to Frost: “To this apparently didn’t torial craziness of the story in a day the implications of this state- bother advising way the original doesn’t by con- ment are staggering.” them to constant- veying not just that the president While a Nixon aide, Krogh had ly ask “Is it true?” couldn’t have done it alone but that attended the surreal August 1971 In today’s insanity loves company. Watergate meeting during which former FBI Washington, a may have started out as a third-rate agent G. Gordon Liddy and former president has burglary (only because they got CIA agent Howard Hunt plotted systematically caught, otherwise it would have the burglary of Daniel Ellsberg’s tried to obliterate been a fi rst-rate ratfuck, to use the Lisa Van Dusen shrink’s offi ce in Los Angeles to truth as a baseline immortal political term for “dirty discredit and incriminate the man requirement of What Fresh Hell tricks” coined by Nixon henchman who’d leaked the Pentagon Papers the offi ce and the Veteran NBC News broadcaster Tom Brokaw, who covered Donald Segretti), but it was the tip by actually getting inside his question of what the Watergate scandal under former U.S. president Richard ofwhat was then an unprecedented head. What that says about their is legal is being Nixon, left, cited the White House of President Donald rowsing in a Montreal book- iceburg of covert, shockingly obsession with the truth as an pre-emptively Trump, right, ‘trying to create an alternative reality’ as Bstore the other day, I came ruthless corruption. NBC News existential threat and the wildly subjectifi ed by just one common theme between the two, writes Lisa Van across the French version of All legend Tom Brokaw, who covered disproportionate, asymmetrical that same presi- Dusen. Photographs courtesy of the U.S. National Archives & the President’s Men, Bob Wood- Watergate and had eschewed the tactics they used to discredit and dent’s attacks on Records Administration and Gage Skidmore 10 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2018 | THE HILL TIMES Comment Trudeau has defi ed expectations, but the next two years may only get tougher

After all, it was pointed out, no federal His determined openness party had ever converted a third-place is to be commended, but standing into a majority in one go. Was While the government’s it remotely possible for the Liberals this performance—and Prime there are storm clouds on time? Trudeau, his tone a bit sharper than Minister Justin Trudeau’s—has usual, didn’t hesitate: “Of course we can.” been pretty bumpy at times, the the horizon on NAFTA At that time, there was still a persistent Liberals have benefi ted from a sense of Trudeau as a lightweight and ques- rebounding economy and the PM’s and the Kinder Morgan tions in some quarters about his ability image as a relentless champion pipeline. in his fi rst campaign as leader to hold his of Canada’s better possibilities, own against experienced Conservative and says Les Whittington. The HIll Times NDP opponents. photograph by Andrew Meade But Trudeau ran what was very much his own campaign, most notable for its risky plan to tolerate federal budget uncomfortable grilling, heckling, and In his determined openness and in other deficits in hopes of priming the coun- protests, most recently when he was ways, Trudeau has defi ed expectations— try’s economic engine. And he showed shouted down by pipeline opponents in both in his campaign to become prime his ability to stand up to confrontation Nanaimo, B.C. minister and his two years in power. and also speak his mind rather than put This is in sharp contrast to Stephen It’s clear that he is personally invested in out the constant campaign boilerplate. Harper. His idea of a public event was to his government’s efforts on such fi les as in- He demonstrated as well a real enjoy- have dozens of employees of a manufac- come tax (raising taxes on the super-wealthy ment at the prospect of just talking to turing plant arrayed behind a microphone while cutting them for others), more support people. A night in Winnipeg during the so that, after standing there for an hour for families, gender equality and women’s awaiting the former prime minister’s in- rights, the environment, immigration, train- Les Whittington final week, when Trudeau climbed out of his car to chat as he walked along the variably late appearance, they could serve ing, and better Indigenous relations. Need to Know line of hundreds of people waiting in a as a backdrop and cheering section. He has some of his father’s personal con- futile attempt to hear him speak in an Then there’s the thin-skinned Brian viction, minus the well-known disdain. And already overflowing school gym, was Mulroney. In 1985, he famously reversed his commitment to service is reinforced by his TTAWA—Toward the end of the 2015 particularly memorable. plans to partly de-index pensions after lack of need for personal aggrandizement. Oelection campaign, Justin Trudeau was As prime minister, he has stuck with being accosted in the briefest of exchanges While the government’s performance— chatting with reporters on the tarmac near this open approach. He has been willing outside Parliament by 63-year-old Solange and Trudeau’s—has been pretty bumpy at his chartered Liberal aircraft when some- to meet the public in unscripted bear-pit Denis, who told him: “You lied to us. I was times, the Liberals have benefi ted from a one asked if he really thought his party sessions regularly, despite sometimes made to vote for you and then it’s Good- rebounding economy and the prime min- could win big on Oct. 19. bye, Charlie Brown.” ister’s image as a relentless champion of Canada’s better possibilities. Poll numbers are generally holding up or the Liberals and Trudeau can continue to capitalize in particular on his popularity in Quebec and among young people and women. But the near future will provide a stiff test for his ability to steer the country and his party. While there have been some slightly more positive vibes coming out of the NAFTA talks lately, it’s still highly pos- sible U.S. President Donald Trump’s admin- istration could blow up the three-country trade pact, likely putting an end to Canada’s fairly upbeat short-term economic picture. Domestically, Trudeau may be taking to heart Mulroney’s remark from years ago that it’s a “diffi cult country to govern.” While the idea of balancing climate change policies with the opening up of more pipelines is beguiling and sold well in the 2015 election campaign, the diffi culty of putting that contradiction into practice is becoming abundantly clear. The government is committed to letting the $7.4-billion doubling of Kinder Mor- gan’s Trans Mountain pipeline in British Columbia go ahead. For the sake of the economy and Alberta’s workers, “that pipeline is going to get built,” Trudeau said a few days ago. But no one should underes- timate the resistance to more oil tankers on the B.C. coast. If Trans Mountain proceeds, it will undoubtedly cost the Liberals a lot of votes in B.C. in 2019. And it could get worse. With B.C. Pre- mier John Horgan and Alberta’s Rachel Notley plunging into a bruising stand- off over the pipeline, Trudeau could get caught up in an unpredictable and messy three-way constitutional clash of a kind not seen in decades. Les Whittington is an Ottawa journalist and a regular contributor to The Hill Times. The Hill Times THE HILL TIMES | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2018 11 Opinion

ment against Poverty won’t be solved established Dynastic political institu- tions or brands, by good intentions alone the PC contest in politics is Ontario to date ments will be required to honour, is a showdown A forthcoming change, or cancel in the public eye. among three poverty reduction Far too many strategies are quietly known lineages. abandoned for partisan and ideo- alive and Doug Ford, Ontario Progressive Conservative Party leadership strategy must be logical reasons when governments Christine Elliott, candidates Caroline Mulroney, left, Christine Elliott, change. This volatility can only be and Caroline centre, and Doug Ford, right, all come from pedigreed Tory permanent, have mitigated by entrenching in law well in Mulroney all stock, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times fi le photographs the requirement for an evolving come from suc- and photograph courtesy of the Doug Ford campaign measurable targets, poverty reduction strategy, with cessful lines of and real funding regular review periods. the Tory political class. You can cal adventures. Mulroney can’t run Tangible benchmarks and Ontario debate the degree of success and away from her name or the manner behind it. targets must also be established, impact, but new immigrants to a of celebrity power it affords her, against which the effectiveness Whereas in the foreign land they are not. but it is her biography and less her of the poverty reduction strategy For example, it is comical to blood line that she hopes will com- can be measured. In addition, by U.S. they wanted a watch Doug Ford peddle the clas- pel the electorate to her side. setting clear short-, medium-, and sic Ford Nation anti-elite narra- Whether called Mulroney, long-term objectives, the federal time out from the tive. The Ford family roots go way Smith, or Jones, she has the po- government can bring together Kennedys, Bushes, back in the PC Party of Ontario, tential to be the type of candidate all sectors in the poverty reduc- his father having been an MPP Patrick Brown wasn’t: someone tion effort to work collectively and Clintons, the who served with Jim Flaherty, who could appeal to a vast swath towards common goals. Ontario PC Party Elliott’s late husband. There have of female and urban voters. As Finally, the strategy will fail been more Fords in Toronto mu- she describes herself, she’s a without adequate funding. The and potentially the nicipal politics than their motor- working hockey mom of four kids government must be politically broader electorate vehicle namesake in any ran- who has carved out a career and bold and brave as it invests in our dom parking lot. Commercially performed volunteer service for Philippe Ozga & Shawn Pegg country’s most precious asset: its aren’t fazed by it. successful in business, the Fords her community. If Ford breathes people. If the status quo persists, equally haven’t had issue with fi re, Mulroney doesn’t want you Poverty Reduction Strategy poverty will continue to cost our drinking from the public teat. But to play with matches; she will cast country tens of billions of dollars in this era, to be a good anti-elite herself as reasonable and fair. overty reduction advocates, every year in health care, social crusader you need to have salty Mulroney is the type of can- Pincluding Food Banks Canada, services, and lost opportunities. language, a rough manner, and a didate Ontario PCs have been have high expectations for a long- The national poverty reduc- few bucks in the bank. dreaming about for a while, thus awaited national poverty reduction tion strategy will follow important Christine Elliott has long been why in these early days so much strategy the federal government is steps already taken by the current a fi xture in Ontario politics. To her excitement seems to surround her preparing to table in early 2018. federal government, which seems credit, she knows she can’t hide campaign. She is going to have to These groups have been pushing to have moved poverty reduction it and is, in the early days of her manage expectations and the le- for this action for more than a de- to the front burner. These steps campaign, embracing it. She sells gions of hangers-on who will jump cade and see the new strategy as a include an expansion of child ben- the idea that she is now ready to to her side hoping they’ll go on a pivotal development in the struggle efi ts, investments in supports for govern to those she believes might ride for the riches if she wins. Tim Powers to make Canada a more fair, equal, low-income workers, and a new be a little too giddy in wanting Dynastic politics is alive and and prosperous country. However, approach to affordable housing. Plain Speak to propel Caroline Mulroney to well in Ontario. Whereas in the while waiting for the new strategy This government is now on the Ontario’s top job. Elliott is a sym- United States they wanted a time to be unveiled, we are mindful that cusp of implementing a poverty pathetic fi gure in some Ontario out from the Kennedys, Bushes, strategies, like good intentions, are reduction strategy that could TTAWA—The saga of the circles, having lost both her well- and Clintons, the Ontario PC important but not suffi cient. make a signifi cant, benefi cial OOntario Progressive Conserva- liked husband and two leadership Party and potentially the broader If the federal government truly change in the lives of millions of tive Party, from the resignation of races. Now, more questions are be- electorate aren’t fazed by it. All wants to materially improve the Canadians. It must not take light- Patrick Brown now to the race to ing raised about the last battle and the while, another Trudeau sits in lives of Canadians, the national ly this rare opportunity to fi nally replace him, has captured part of the legitimacy of membership that Ottawa waiting to see if he’ll be poverty reduction strategy must and fi rmly focus on preventing the national political stage. The plot defeated her. Will she fi nd luck the working with a new Ontario fi rst meet the following three crucial poverty, rather than just manag- twists are many and they seem to third time out? minister with a famous last name. criteria: it must be permanent; it ing its devastating repercussions. keep on coming. No one can rea- How could there not be plenty Tim Powers is vice-chairman of must have measurable, optimistic Shawn Pegg is director of sonably guess whether this will be made about Caroline Mulroney Summa Strategies and managing yet pragmatic targets; and it must policy and research and Philippe boom or bust for the Tories come and the potential political potency director of Abacus Data. He is a for- have real funding behind it. Ozga is senior manager for gov- the provincial election on June 7. of her last name? The comparisons mer adviser to Conservative political Any poverty reduction strategy ernment relations at Food Banks At a time when much of the to her journey and Justin Trudeau’s leaders and was formerly a member worth its salt must be enshrined Canada. politics around the world features are inevitable, as is the write-in ref- of the PC Ontario Fund board. in legislation that future govern- The Hill Times revulsion towards and a move- erence to Belinda Stronach’s politi- The Hill Times 12 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2018 | THE HILL TIMES News NDP

would not “presume” his involvement cused on the long game and it’s not without a request from the party. always pleasant in the short term.” Both the Liberals and NDP tout While the seat has “senti- Outremont’s diverse and changing mental value,” Mr. Dubé said it’s NDP-Liberal dust-up make-up as working in their favour. important to acknowledge there The riding straddles different socio- are “ebbs and fl ows in politics.” economic areas, with very affl uent For the Liberals’ part, Mr. sections including a strong business Marshall wouldn’t offer candidate expected in Outremont community in the Mile End that names but along with Ms. Bendayan, Ms. Bendayan called the “Silicon they’ve had interest from university Valley of Montreal.” It is also cultur- professors and a journalist. A “vi- Continued from page 1 nity,” and said she feels many ap- retain the seat but they’re going to ally diverse, with a large Hasidic brant nomination process” will help preciated how seriously she took face a diffi cult challenge.” population as well as the Côte-des- the party gain momentum, he said, her run against her “formidable” Mr. Mulcair announced months Neiges, where Mr. Mulcair said and a loss “would be a major setback Before Mr. Mulcair took Outrem- opponent in 2015. ago that the current sitting will be many live when they fi rst arrive in for the NDP.” Local mayor Russell ont in 2007, the NDP had only once She said her experience follow- his last. The Liberal and NDP Out- Canada and has 137 different fi rst Copeman’s name has come up as a before been elected in Quebec. That ing the election as chief of staff remont riding associations said they languages spoken. potential candidate and former Lib- 2007 victory overturned decades of to Small Business and Tourism have taken advantage Mr. Mulcair’s eral MP Mr. Cauchon said by email rule by Liberal MPs in the riding’s Minister Bardish Chagger (Wa- of the advance notice former deputy chief he would not be running. various iterations over the last terloo, Ont.) makes her even more and are preparing for of staff Steve Mo- NDP insiders declined to share century, including more recently prepared for the role of MP. the byelection, which ran said it’s “hard to the names of potential nominees, by well-known cabinet ministers Ms. Bendayan, who is on could come as early as parse out” how much and while some mentioned Mr. Mul- Martin Cauchon and Jean Lapierre. parental leave from that job, made this fall. of the last decade in cair’s longtime constituency staff Outremont is one of four NDP-held headlines this week for other news. Mr. Marshall said the Outremont was due Graham Carpenter as a possibility, ridings in Montreal whose borders While serving as Ms. Chagger’s NDP took Outremont to “Tom,” the party, or Mr. Mulcair said his aide “laughed touch what Mr. Mulcair called the chief of staff, she was told by a in the Grits’ “dark days,” the Jack Layton effect. out loud” at the suggestion. “beating progressive heart” of the woman that a then staffer made when then-leader Jack When a riding has a As the party’s Quebec lieutenant, city and one he has “every hope” the sexual comments to her during a Layton presented a strong MP it’s hard Alexandre Boulerice (Rosemont-La NDP would be able to maintain. supposed interview for a job in the strong left-of-centre op- to predict what the Petite Patrie, Que.), whose riding Rachel Bendayan, who, as the offi ce. Ms. Bendayan said she told tion and the “stars kind partisan makeup is, borders Outremont, said he’s been Liberal candidate in 2015, trailed the woman the former staffer’s of aligned” for the New said Mr. Moran, add- actively seeking out strong candi- Mr. Mulcair’s 44.1 per cent share of alleged behaviour was inappropri- Democrats. Former NDP leader ing having a two-way dates and he’s “confi dent” they can the vote with her 33.5 per cent, said ate but she did not take any further “I think the NDP Thomas Mulcair. The contest without either keep it, “but it’s going to be a fi ght.” she never really stopped campaign- action because the staffer had will have a hard time Hill Times fi le photograph the Bloc Québécois or Quebec NDP director, Anne ing after the loss, always intending already left the job and she had maintaining the num- Conservatives having Marie Aubert said by email the to try again in 2019. She’s been received no other complaints. bers,” he said, noting 2015 was “tight much of a shot is rare in Quebec. party has started organizing its door-knocking and said she’s hear- Mr. Mulcair’s former principal to begin with.” With Mr. Mulcair out Several NDP MPs dismissed the “ground game.” ing support for Prime Minister Jus- secretary Karl Bélanger said in of the equation and the groundwork party’s poor showing in four De- “Even if, prior to Tom’s fi rst elec- tin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) and the eventual Outremont byelection his party has been doing over the cember byelections as any hit to new tion in 2007, Outremont was seen the government’s policies. She’ll be the Liberals will want to show the last two years, it’s theirs to lose. leader Jagmeet Singh, because the as a Liberal fortress, we believe the one of the three to fi ve Liberal can- party “is back” in Quebec, but if the Several predicted Mr. Trudeau ridings were never in NDP hands. NDP will be able to keep the riding didates Outremont riding president NDP has any hope of rebuilding its will call a quick byelection after Mr. But they were also cautious about after his departure as our local team David Marshall said he is expect- reach in the province, it will need Mulcair vacates his seat. Mr. Bé- putting too much weight in Outrem- has been doing tremendous work ing to run for the coveted seat. to fi nd a strong candidate. langer said the NDP would be wise ont, preferring to focus on 2019. and developing a very strong rela- “I certainly am encouraged by “It is highly symbolic,” Mr. to announce a candidate as soon as “It’s no secret the Liberals tionship with the community over the response that I’m getting,” said Bélanger said. “The party will have possible and involve Mr. Mulcair so are very popular in Quebec right the last decade,” Ms. Aubert said. Ms. Bendayan, adding she’s now to invest resources and mobilize the two can be seen together. Mr. now,” said NDP MP Matthew Dubé [email protected] a “known quantity in the commu- the base and do everything it can Mulcair said he would be willing but (Beloeil-Chambly, Que.). “We’re fo- The Hill Times

what a leader had to do in this cair, and when asked if he knew circumstance,” said Mr. Rankin. of any allegations regarding Mr. NDP MPs back leader’s “I have not heard others say he Weir, said “absolutely not.” somehow acted inappropriately.” NDP MP Don Davies (Vancouver Several media outlets obtained Kingsway, B.C.) said the party leader copies of an email from Ms. Moore “struck exactly the right tone and is decision to investigate (Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Que.) taking exactly the right steps.” saying “too many women” had All MPs The Hill Times spoke complained to her about Mr. Weir with said they didn’t know what harassing them. She writes that she Mr. Weir meant when he suggested caucus colleague Erin Weir wouldn’t feel comfortable meeting to CTV News the harassment alle- with Mr. Weir alone. gation “might have been politically The Saskatchewan MP was motivated.” Mr. Weir did not re- Continued from page 1 we are saying as a feminist party,” tra deny any wrongdoing, and Mr. vying to replace outgoing national spond to requests for clarifi cation. said Mr. Boulerice. “We want [a] Hehr has encouraged all women caucus chair Daniel Blaikie (Elm- Mr. Weir and Ms. Moore “were safe working place for everybody, who have felt uncomfortable or wood-Transcona, Man.), a move not in competition for anything, After an emergency caucus meet- especially women. We want vic- experienced harassment to come that appears to have prompted Ms. any position or portfolio,” said Mr. ing on Feb. 1, Mr. Singh announced at tims to be comfortable to be able forward. A staffer in the prime Moore to email colleagues about Boulerice. a news conference in the House foyer to speak and tell their stories.” minister’s offi ce, Claude-Éric her discomfort with him in the role. There’s a “subtlety” to this case, that a third party would investigate Meanwhile Mr. Weir (Regina- Gagné, resigned last week before Ms. Moore said he was the Mr. Boulerice acknowledged, Mr. Weir and, while not kicked out Lewvan, Sask.) in a statement to the results of an independent “last person” she would support. where the party wants to encour- of caucus, the Saskatchewan MP’s media outlets said he doesn’t know investigation into allegations of In the aftermath, the party age people to speak but doesn’t duties with the party would be “tem- what is being alleged or what is be- sexual harassment could be re- postponed the vote for next cau- “want to speak [in] their place.” porarily suspended.” He had been the ing investigated, but he is “confi dent” leased. He denies the allegations. cus chair, iPolitics reported. New NDP House leader Ruth critic for public services and procure- he hasn’t harassed anyone and Mr. Singh told reporters last Ms. Moore wasn’t available for Ellen Brosseau said in an inter- ment. His role will be “reevaluated” that his name will be cleared. Mr. week he had no reason to believe interview and, asked for com- view that she would like to see once an investigation is complete. Weir did not respond to requests complaints against Mr. Weir were ment, a spokesperson referred more training and the culture That move came just over a day for comment from The Hill Times. sexual in nature but the concerns to her statement from last week change on the Hill. Last week the after NDP MP Christine Moore The party said Tuesday it has hired were “serious enough” to warrant where the Quebec MP confi rmed House said it would spend $50,000 (Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Que.) University of Ottawa law professor his response. the email “expressing some con- on in-person sexual harassment emailed caucus colleagues about Michelle Flaherty to investigate and NDP MP Murray Rankin point- cerns” about Mr. Weir’s behaviour. training for all MPs, which cau- concerns that were later described the process will “begin immediately.” ed to such examples, and bullying “It is important that we take this cuses have made ‘mandatory. by Mr. Singh as “harassing behav- Several MPs acknowledged allegations against Green Party kind of information seriously and I “We obviously need to elect iour towards women—specifi cally, not having a directly affected leader Elizabeth May (Saanich- have confi dence in the process that more women,” said Ms. Bros- members of the NDP staff team.” complainant come forward makes Gulf Islands, B.C.), to note bringing is being put in place and will be par- seau (Berthier-Maskinongé, The 44-member caucus’s Quebec the process more diffi cult. The in outside investigators is the “re- ticipating in any way I can,” she said. Que.) of their 26 per cent share lieutenant and environment critic allegations came amid Parlia- sponsible” approach by politicians. Former party leader Thomas of MP seats. “But we’ve also got Alexandre Boulerice (Rosemont-La ment Hill’s own #MeToo moment “Is it more diffi cult when Mulcair (Outremont, Que.) said his to understand there is a power Petite-Patrie, Que.) said they rep- following allegations of sexual there’s not a specifi c allegation by successor has his “full confi dence” imbalance with staff and a lot of resented “serious allegations,” and misconduct against former cabi- a named individual?” Mr. Rankin on the matter and pulling in a these jobs for the people that sup- while the mood in caucus last week net minister Kent Hehr (Calgary (Victoria, B.C.) asked. “Yes. Does third-party investigator was a “wise port MPs, it’s precarious work so was “strange,” NDP MPs are united Centre, Alta.), 2015 Conserva- that mean we ought not be look- move under the circumstances.” we’ve got to make sure there are behind Mr. Singh’s decision. tive candidate Rick Dykstra, and ing at the issue? Of course not.” “I think Mr. Singh has done processes in place.” “The reaction of the leader was former Conservative MP Patrick “But that doesn’t mean [Mr. what is necessary given the facts [email protected] necessary. It was in line with what Brown. Mr. Brown and Mr. Dyks- Singh] didn’t have to do exactly he has before him,” said Mr. Mul- The Hill Times THE HILL TIMES | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2018 13 NDP leadership News

Federal NDP leader Jagmeet Singh speaks with the media MPs say caucus after the January NDP caucus retreat in Ottawa. The ‘energized’ under mood in caucus is energized and positive, MPs say. The Hill Times photograph by Singh as NDP head Andrew Meade to policy convention “Frankly, we have not kept pace with “That’s carried through and it’s a very some of the other major parties in the positive dynamic and it helps alleviate “I think the party is performing admi- country,” said Mr. Cullen following a any concerns that there could have been NDP MPs say Jagmeet rably well. It’s a very tough job, you know, January presentation to caucus on digital over him not having a seat,” said Mr. Dubé. when you’re the second opposition party Singh is a ‘breath of fresh outreach, including tools and technologies “They both have their space. Guy is in- and you’ve got a lot of work to do across the party plans to use.“Some of the cre- volved in the nuts and bolts every day here the country,” Mr. Mulcair said. air’ and his leadership ative and innovative things we’ll be doing in Ottawa and Jagmeet’s involved with… makes caucus a positive, surpassed some of our competition.” the bigger picture strategies.” A new approach to outreach That approach drew some criticism from MPs said the party benefi ts with a collaborative place. But In the four months since his election, Mr. Mr. Angus who, in a since-deleted Tweet, ques- leader not tied to Ottawa in hopes he can Singh has shuffl ed the NDP’s roster of critics tioned whether the party would “lose touch” build membership and fundraise, and while whether his in-party a couple of times, including the most recent if too focused on “Instagram tricks” and “gala it might help to have him in the House, Mr. change that saw former leadership candidate planning.” He later backed off from the com- Bélanger noted there have been no seats popularity will translate Charlie Angus (Timmins-James Bay, Ont.) ments in a Hill Times interview, but stressed presenting an easy win for the NDP. take on the role of ethics critic, moving Mr. the NDP “always have to have a grassroots.” “It would be more damaging for him into national success Cullen to focus on a new liaison role for B.C., Calling Mr. Angus one of the party’s and the party if he were to run in the by- has yet to be seen. which will be a key battleground in 2019. “best campaigners,” Mr. Cullen and col- election and to lose,” he said. The leadership positions Mr. Singh has leagues said social media wasn’t replacing In four December 2017 by-elections, NDP given to Quebec MPs, including Mr. Caron on-the-ground efforts. candidates fi nished far behind the leaders, BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN as parliamentary leader and Ms. Brosseau but because each were long-held by other as House leader, sends a “strong message” Singh leadership style parties, but none said that refl ects on Mr. he upcoming policy convention will serve that he understands the province’s impor- Singh, with Mr. Davies calling it “disingenu- Tas a springboard for leader Jagmeet tance, said Matthew Dubé (Beloeil-Cham- collaborative, open ous and unfair” to draw negative conclusions. Singh, according to NDP MPs who say he has bly, Que.). MPs described Mr. Singh’s leadership style [email protected] strengthened the mood in caucus, bringing Caucus also praised the staffi ng chang- as open and collaborative, and that he appears The Hill Times new energy, ideas, and voices to the party. es, which started soon after the election, to listen and learn from his colleagues. — with fi les from Jolson Lim “He’s young and progressive and positive including announcing campaign aide Willy “He’s a very, very energetic and extremely and energetic. I think he brings a real sense Blomme as his chief of staff in November. likeable, fun-loving guy and he creates that of excitement to our party,” said Nathan “His team is fresh, energetic, very compe- sort of aura, that sort of spirit of engagement Cullen (Skeena-Bulkley Valley, B.C.), who tent and I really admire their approach,” said when he meets young people, particularly, and backed Mr. Singh during the leadership race. Don Davies (Vancouver Kingsway, B.C.). minority groups. I think they identify with his NDP fundraising Ruth Ellen Brosseau said the feeling in More recently, the party named new life story,” said Murray Rankin (Victoria, B.C.). caucus, and the new leader, reminds her of interim national director Melissa Bruno, who The “No. 1 challenge” with that arrange- by quarter the months following the Jack Layton-led worked with him at Queen’s Park, to replace ment is making sure feedback from caucus March 2016: $1,351,178.50 2011 election, which brought the NDP into Robert Fox. A permanent national director reaches the leader said Mr. Dubé, adding offi cial opposition status. will be named following the convention. they are “building those structures now.” June 2016: $1,083,314.29 “It’s refreshing,” said Ms. Brosseau (Berthi- Other departures include director of commu- Typically, when the House is sitting, Mr. Sept 2016: $972,607.03 er-Maskinongé, Que.), who backed Guy nications Riccardo Filippone, veteran orga- Singh returns to Ottawa by Tuesday night Dec 2016: $2,014,236.78 Caron (Rimouski Neigette-Témiscouata-Les nizer Michele Girash, and acting director of ahead of Wednesday morning’s caucus meet- March 2017: $908,892.18 Basques, Que.) in the leadership race. “He’s the caucus’ outreach team Tanya Fredette. ing and during major national news events. kind of like a breath of fresh air. It’s a really MPs said a new leader will often bring He and Mr. Caron speak every Monday June 2017: $825,985.37 exciting time and I know caucus is energized.” in members of their team and praised their to discuss the week’s priorities, and MPs Sept 2017: $1,090,260.48 The fundraising numbers are showing approach to social media, led in part by described their working relationship as Dec 2017: $2,049,140.46 some renewed buoyancy with the latest Nader Mohamed, who was Mr. Singh’s collaborative and one built off of positive — Source: Elections Canada quarter, the three months ending Decem- campaign digital director. exchanges during the leadership race. ber 2017, reporting $2.05-million raised compared to the three previous quarters, which each hovered around $1-million, ac- cording to Elections Canada. Mr. Singh out-fundraised his opponents by leaps and bounds but neither the leadership race nor his victory were enough to push the NDP’s $4.87-million raised in 2017 past 2016’s $5.42-million, which was already a histori- cally weak year for the New Democrats. January polling by Nanos Research put the NDP with 20 per cent support, repre- senting a nearly fi ve point gain from the last weekly poll completed before Jagmeet Singh was elected leader on Oct. 1. Heading into the policy convention next weekend, MPs said will be its biggest to date. A party spokesman said it’s targeting 1,800 delegates, to convene in Ottawa Feb. 16 to 18. But former veteran NDP staffer Karl Bé- langer said Mr. Singh needs to play a bigger part in the political stories of the day. “He needs to make sure the NDP is not a marginalized voice in those stories. He cannot allow the narrative develop that it is a race be- tween the Liberals and Conservatives,” he said. As to what the party needs to do to regain popularity, former party leader and outgoing MP Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, Que.) said “that’s not up to me.” He said the mood in caucus is “great” and as Mr. Singh tours the country “Canadians are starting to take a shine to him.” 14 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2018 | THE HILL TIMES Opinion

tive. Hospitals and universities Entrepreneurs play an important would be the greatest benefi cia- role in growing our economy with ries of the increased charitable a focus on innovation, creating new Help the middle class donations. Education and training products, and strengthening our provided by our universities and competitive position. The Canadian colleges would help make our Federation of Independent Business, students live more productive which represents 109,000 private lives. Medical treatment provided companies, is strongly supportive of by scrapping barrier by our hospitals helps ensure that this proposal. patients with health issues return Our main competitor for at- to the workforce as quickly as tracting the best talent is the United possible and be more productive. States, where gifts of appreciated Research divisions in our capital property are exempt from to charitable giving universities and hospitals play capital gains taxes. These include an important role in innovation donations of listed securities, private and help us be more com- company shares, and real estate. to improve the productivity and tered charity within 30 days, he or petitive. There is a limit to what The House Finance Commit- The feds should competitiveness of Canadian she would be exempt from capital federal and provincial govern- tee’s report included 92 recom- remove the capital individuals and businesses. gains tax. The condition that the ments can provide in terms of mendations for the government I made a submission to the sale would have to be made to research support. Private sector to consider including in the gains tax on committee in August, titled “Help 2018 budget. However, stake- the Middle Class by Removing a Philanthropist holders in Canada’s not-for- charitable gifts of Barrier to Charitable Donations.” I Donald K. profit sector, including hospi- also appeared as a witness before Johnson is urging tals, universities, social service private company the committee on Oct. 20, in my Parliamentarians agencies, and arts and cultural shares and real role as a volunteer board mem- to tell Finance organizations, were very disap- ber of the Toronto General and Minister Bill pointed that this proposal by estate. Western Hospital Foundation, the Morneau, the charitable sector was not advisory board of the Ivey Busi- pictured, they included among the commit- ness School at Western University, support scrapping tee’s 92 recommendations. Business for the Arts, and a mem- the capital gains We urge all MPs and Senators to ber of the 2017 Major Individual tax on charitable communicate their support of this Giving Cabinet of United Way of donations of measure to Finance Minister Bill Greater Toronto & York Region. private company Morneau and Prime Minister Justin We proposed that the govern- shares and real Trudeau in the House and through ment remove the capital gains estate. The Hill caucus. All charities in every con- tax on charitable gifts of private Times photograph stituency across Canada and the company shares and real estate, by Andrew Meade millions of Canadians whom they the same tax treatment that ap- serve will be very grateful. plies to gifts of listed securities. Donald K. Johnson is an Donald K. Johnson This measure would stimulate an arm’s-length party addresses donations play a key role in the investment banker who serves Budget 2018 a $200-million annual increase any concern about valuation purchase of cutting-edge techno- as a volunteer board member for in charitable donations, which abuse. The foregone capital gains logical equipment and provide the Toronto General & Western is much more tax-effective than tax on these donations for the funding for research support so Hospital Foundation; Ivey Busi- he House of Commons Fi- direct government spending. federal government is only $55- that we can attract and retain ness School, Western University; Tnance Committee conducted If the owner of private com- to $60-million per year and the the brightest talent. Business for the Arts; and Major its annual pre-budget consulta- pany shares or real estate sold his charitable donation tax credit is These research programs often Individual Giving Cabinet, United tion hearings from Sept. 19 to or her asset to an arm’s-length the same as for gifts of cash. lead to the creation of new products Way of Greater Toronto & York early December. The prime focus party and donated all or a portion This measure would certainly that strengthen Canada’s competi- Region. was to hear suggestions on how of the cash proceeds to a regis- help Canadians be more produc- tiveness in international markets. The Hill Times

on the basis that they would pose an “excessive demand” on public Four ideas to make Canada more services. The minister is wise to take action on this issue, and we look forward to progress. Third, employment is em- inclusive of people with disabilities powerment. Public policy should encourage, not discourage, Cana- dians with disabilities who wish Goffer made international certainly makes a world of dif- Canadians have a developmental to seek employment to do so. Fed- From housing to headlines by inventing ReWalk, ference in the lives of those they disability. eral and provincial governments immigration, the an extraordinary bionic sys- touch. Policy-makers would be It is signifi cant and encourag- should review and address how tem that enables paraplegics to wise to heed those at the forefront ing that the recently unveiled tax and other benefi ts offered to federal government stand upright, walk, and even of social service delivery, who national housing strategy in- Canadians with disabilities are climb stairs. Having become a have an abundance of practical cludes 2,400 units for those with adversely affected when those can act in big ways quadriplegic after suffering an knowledge to share about how developmental disabilities. All individuals earn income. ATV accident, Goffer’s personal public policy affects lives. three levels of government should Lastly, there is a need for a to help improve the experience led him to question This is why the Centre for Israel designate a set allocation of af- comprehensive national inclusion long-standing assumptions about and Jewish Affairs, in partnership fordable housing funds for people and accessibility law. As it has in lives of those living the limits—and the potential—of with Jewish Federations of Canada- with disabilities. To aid individu- similar democracies, such legisla- with disabilities. those with disabilities. UIA, mobilized a delegation of als with developmental disabili- tion can provide a consistent, high Despite his impressive techni- Jewish social services agencies ties, governments should ensure standard of inclusion in areas of cal prowess, Goffer’s real genius from Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, and that fi ve per cent of all affordable federal jurisdiction. It is encourag- is his ability to envision new pos- Vancouver for meetings on Parlia- housing funds are specifi cally ing that the federal government sibilities and question paradigms. ment Hill this week. The timing is directed to those in this acutely has signalled that such a bill will His incisive comment could just fi tting; within the Jewish commu- vulnerable group. be introduced in 2018. Parliamen- as easily be applied to many as- nity, February has been designated Second, Canada’s immigra- tarians from all parties, and key pects of public policy that directly Jewish Disability Awareness and tion laws should address barriers experts in the fi eld of disabilities, affect the quality of life of those Inclusion Month. Every day, these for people with disabilities and have an opportunity to ensure that with disabilities. Where science agencies make our communities their families seeking to come to this initiative is marked by col- and technology continue to make stronger by improving the lives of Canada. As John Rae, vice chair laboration and innovation. life-changing breakthroughs, our most vulnerable. of the Council of Canadians with These policies are by no there is much work to be done Together, we are urging govern- Disabilities, observed: “Disability means partisan issues. All Cana- Shimon Koffl er Fogel to ensure governments empower ment offi cials to do more to break is the last major characteristic dians have a stake in making our Accessibility those with disabilities. down barriers faced by people with that remains a barrier to settling society—already remarkable for Within Canada’s Jewish disabilities, putting forward four and building a life in Canada.” the value we place on compas- community, there are countless key ideas to make Canada more Immigration Minister Ahmed sion—even more inclusive for s a scientist, I could not un- non-profi t agencies working to inclusive and accessible. Hussen has stated he intends to people with disabilities. “A derstand how at the end of support Jewish and non-Jewish First, dedicated funding for revise the relevant provision of Shimon Koffl er Fogel is CEO of the 20th century disabled people Canadians challenged by disabili- affordable housing for Canadians the Immigration Act that effec- the Centre for Israel and Jewish have no other option than a wheel- ties. The daily work of these agen- with disabilities is essential. As tively bars newcomers with dis- Affairs. chair,” said Israeli Amit Goffer. cies may not make headlines, but many as three in 10 homeless abilities from coming to Canada The Hill Times THE HILL TIMES | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2018 15

offi ce, resigned from his job on Jan. 29, ahead of the conclusion of an investigation into al- legations of inappropriate behaviour. In a statement printed by several media outlets, Mr. Gagné said he had made the hill climbers personal decision to resign after hearing “no news from the person in charge of the investigation for a number of weeks.” by Laura Ryckewaert “This process has been extremely stressful personally. To preserve my health and to prevent becoming a source of distraction for the team that I respect, I Democratic Institutions decided to resign,” he said in the statement. Mr. Gagné, a former Quebec Liberal Diana Mendes is now working for the defence staffer who had been working in the minister. Photograph courtesy of LinkedIn PMO since late 2015, had been put on Minister Gould hires leave on Nov. 1 in light of the allega- tions, with an independent investiga- Diana Mendes marked her fi rst day as tor tapped to look into the complaint. a director in Mr. Sajjan’s offi ce on Jan. 29, French media first reported news of the arriving straight from Science Minister new press secretary allegations and subsequent investigation Kirsty Duncan’s offi ce where she had been in mid-December. serving in a similar capacity. Ms. Duncan Mr. Gagné has “strongly” denied the ington Performing Arts Centre, and was is now also the minister responsible for allegations against him. Toronto-based Defence Minister Harjit a development co-ordinator for special sports and persons with disabilities. fi rm Rubin Thomlinson LLP was hired to events for the Joseph Brant Hospital Foun- Previously Ms. Duncan’s Hill assistant investigate the allegations. The Huffi ngton Sajjan has hired a new dation in Burlington. Ms. Jaques also stud- as the Liberal MP for Etobicoke North, Post reported on Feb. 5 that, according to ied corporate communications at Sheridan Ont., Ms. Mendes moved over to her boss’ director of parliamentary PMO press secretary Eleanore Catenaro, College in the Toronto area. ministerial offi ce as a special assistant for the report resulting from the investiga- “She joins the communications team parliamentary affairs in early 2016. Nearly aff airs for his offi ce. tion will not be made public now that Mr. with over fi ve years of experience in a year later, Ms. Duncan promoted her to Gagné has resigned. project management, graphic design, and the rank of director. emocratic Institutions Minister Karina online communications,” said Ms. Owens in Ms. Mendes has also previously been Gould recently hired Nicky Cayer to D an email to Hill Climbers last week. a Hill assistant to Liberal MP Francis her ministerial staff team as the offi ce’s In turn, Jamieson Rees recently moved Scarpaleggia, and is a former director of new press secretary. over from Ms. Gould’s MP offi ce on the communications for the Canadian Federa- Until recently, Ms. Cayer was work- Hill to instead serve as a special assistant tion of Apartment Associations and the ing on the Hill as a legislative assistant to to her as a minister as of Jan. 21. Mr. Rees Eastern Ontario Landlord Organization, as Liberal MP David Lametti, who’s repre- was hired on as Ms. Gould’s Hill assistant indicated by her LinkedIn profi le. sented LaSalle-Émard-Verdun, Que., since back in May 2017, right after Ms. Jaques Ms. Mendes replaces former director of 2015, after being elected in the riding with switched over to become a ministerial parliamentary affairs Louis Landry, who almost 44 per cent of the vote. aide. Before then, he had been living and marked his last day in the minister’s offi ce In the MP’s offi ce, she was responsible working in Burlington at a Purdy’s Choco- on Feb. 2. Mr. Landry had been working for for managing Mr. Lametti’s schedule, latier location. Mr. Sajjan since the beginning of 2016, and accompanying him to events as the MP’s Mr. Rees has a bachelor’s degree in has now left the Hill. aide, helping to draft his member’s state- political science from Wilfrid Laurier Uni- Senior policy adviser Scott Savage ments and other speeches, managing cor- versity, and also has a master’s of applied exited the minister’s offi ce in late January respondence, and conducting research, as politics from the school. and is now a senior manager with Deloitte outlined in her LinkedIn profi le. As part of a research practicum orga- in Toronto, as indicated by his LinkedIn Nicky nized through the school’s political science profi le. He had joined Mr. Sajjan’s staff Cayer department, Mr. Rees was placed as a team in the spring of 2016. Claude-Éric Gagné was until recently deputy is press research assistant with former Ontario A former part-time commanding offi cer director of operations in the PMO. The Hill secretary Liberal cabinet minister John Milloy, who’s with the 32nd Canadian Brigade Group, an Times photograph by Cynthia Münster to the now an assistant professor of public ethics, army reserve formation based in Toronto, looking into campaign fi nance regimes, as Mr. Savage remains a reservist infantry of- democratic In a separate blog post on The Huffi ng- described on his LinkedIn profi le. During fi cer with the 48th Highlanders of Canada, institutions ton Post website, communications adviser his graduate studies, he also spent time as also based in Toronto. minister. Myriam Denis identifi ed herself and wrote a teaching assistant with the Wilfrid Lau- In 2012, he was awarded a Queen’s Photograph about her experience with Mr. Gagné as rier’s political science department. Diamond Jubilee Medal and also has been courtesy of well as another now former Liberal minis- awarded a Canadian Forces Decoration in LinkedIn terial staffer, Vahid Vidah. 2005 and a South-West Asia Service Medal Mr. Vidah spent less than half a year in in 2006 for his service in Afghanistan. He’s 2016 serving as a policy adviser and press also a former associate with TD Bank. secretary to Small Business and Tourism Mr. Savage studied a bachelor’s degree Minister Bardish Chagger. in military and strategic studies at the According to Ms. Denis, Mr. Vidah had Royal Military College of Canada, and later Ms. Cayer was an intern with the Lib- contacted her about interviewing for a job earned a master’s in business administra- eral Party’s summer leadership program in Ms. Chagger’s offi ce in May 2016, later tion from the University of Toronto’s Rot- from May to August 2016, after which she meeting for what she believed was a job in- man School of Management. landed a job in Mr. Lametti’s offi ce. The MP terview, during which time he put his hand James Cudmore is director of policy to is also currently parliamentary secretary to on her thigh. She was later interviewed by Mr. Sajjan, while Jim Kapches and John Innovation Minister Navdeep Bains. the minister’s then-chief of staff, Rachel Ma remain as policy advisers. She previously spent time as a politi- Bendayan, and a “few other key people on As well, late last fall, special assistant cal aide in the offi ce of the then-mayor for Parliament Hill,” including Mr. Gagné, as Manjeet Vinning was made director of the Montreal-area borough of Outremont, described in her post. operations to Mr. Sajjan. Que., Marie Cinq-Mars. After learning she had not gotten the Jamieson Rees is now a special assistant in Ms. Mr. Vinning has been in the defence Ms. Cayer studied politics and com- position, Ms. Denis said she raised her ex- Gould’s ministerial offi ce. Photograph courtesy minister’s offi ce since the beginning, munications at the University of Montreal, perience with Mr. Vidah with Ms. Benday- of LinkedIn starting in late 2015, having served as Mr. and also has a graduate diploma in public an, who she said thanked her for raising it, Sajjan’s campaign manager in Vancouver relations and communications manage- confi rmed she had not asked Mr. Vidah to In more staffi ng changes in Ms. Gould’s South, B.C., during that year’s federal elec- ment from McGill University. reach out, and called the experience inap- offi ce, Kelsey MacDonald, who had previ- tion, which saw the MP elected for the fi rst “We’re thrilled to be welcoming Nicky propriate and disappointing. ously been an executive and communica- time with nearly 49 per cent of the vote. Cayer to our offi ce as Minister Gould’s new Mr. Vidah, when contacted by HuffPost, tions assistant, switched roles last Sep- Mr. Vinning is a former chief of staff and press secretary,” said Jordan Owens, direc- admitted he was not told to interview Ms. tember and is now a special assistant for former plans offi cer with the 39 Canadian tor of communications to the democratic Denis for a job, but said he “at no time” parliamentary affairs. Brigade Group in Vancouver; he studied institutions minister. led her to believe he was in charge of the “She plays a key role on our parliamen- for an undergraduate degree in business Margaret “Meg” Jaques, who’s been hiring process, and said he met with her tary affairs team working closely with our administration at the British Columbia serving as the minister’s executive assis- in a personal capacity. He did not deny parliamentary secretary, Andy Fillmore,” Institute of Technology. tant since May 2017, is now a communica- touching her thigh, but said if he did it said Ms. Owens. Mr. Fillmore is the Liberal Zita Astravas is chief of staff to Mr. Sajjan. tions adviser in the offi ce. was in a friendly, non-sexual manner. He MP for Halifax, N.S. Before joining Ms. Gould’s ministerial also said he regrets having made her feel offi ce, Ms. Jaques served as a Hill aide to PMO staff er resigns uncomfortable or hurt her integrity. her as the Liberal MP for Burlington, Ont. Staff changes in Defence A few months later, Ms. Denis said she With a bachelor’s degree in communica- after inquiry into alleged was contacted by Mr. Gagné on Face- tions and media studies from Carleton Minister Sajjan’s offi ce book, and that he hit on her and said she University, Ms. Jaques is a former account inappropriate conduct was “so pretty that he couldn’t resist and manager for marketing and communica- National Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan control himself,” according to her blog on tions with Burlington-based marketing has seen a few political staffi ng changes in Claude-Éric Gagné, who until recently had HuffPost. agency Yellow Robot. his offi ce in recent weeks, including a new been serving as deputy director of operations [email protected] She’s previously worked for the Burl- director of parliamentary affairs. in Liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s The Hill Times 16 THE HILL TIMES | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2018 CLASSIFIEDS Information and Advertisement Placement: 613-688-8822 • classifi [email protected]

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Video Games on the Hill—The Entertainment Soft- sessions for foreign diplomatic missions’ personnel ware Association of Canada invites Parliamentarians responsible for welcoming new embassy staff members and Hill staff to join some of Canada’s top video-game and their families. The group involves networking and Extra! Extra! Parliamentary companies for an interactive showcase. 5:30-8 p.m., sharing information essential for a smooth transition Sir John A. Macdonald Building, 144 Wellington St., and settlement of new families to Ottawa/the National RReadead the full Ottawa. RSVP at [email protected]. Capital Region. Monthly meetings feature guest speak- Calendar ers. February’s topic is housing. 2:30 p.m. To join the ParliamentaParliamentaryry TUESDAY, FEB. 13 group or participate in the meeting, please contact [email protected]. CCalendaralendar Canada’s State of Trade: At Home and Beyond—The The Parliamentary Calendar is a free events listing. Canadian Global Affairs Institute presents this day- Send in your political, cultural, diplomatic, or governmental long conference, drawing together Parliamentarians, event in a paragraph with all the relevant details under the online government practitioners, trade policy experts, business subject line ‘Parliamentary Calendar’ to news@hilltimes. executives, diplomats, and other key stakeholders. com by Wednesday at noon before the Monday paper or by Speakers include deputy trade minister Tim Sargent Friday at noon for the Wednesday paper. We can’t guaran- and NAFTA chief negotiator Steve Verheul. The Rideau tee inclusion of every event, but we will defi nitely do our Club, 99 Bank St., Ottawa. $50-$175. 8:30 a.m.-6 best. Events can be updated daily online too. p.m. Register via eventbrite.ca/e/canadas-state-of- The Hill Times PM jets to Chicago, trade-at-home-and-beyond-registration-42006716219. All-Party Agriculture Breakfast—The All-Party Agri- culture Caucus is hosting a breakfast event at the Par- San Francisco, and liamentary Restaurant in Centre Block. 7:30 a.m. For more information, contact the offi ce of Liberal MP and CAREERS chair of the All-Party Agriculture Caucus T.J. Harvey. L.A. area this week Macdonald-Laurier Institute Canada-U.S. Dinner—The MacDonald-Laurier Institute is hosting is annual dinner, WEDNESDAY, FEB. 7 5:30 p.m. at the Canadian War Museum, 1 Vimy Pl. Buy tickets via macdonaldlaurier.ca. The House Is Sitting—The House is sitting every Let’s Celebrate the Food We Love: Networking Recep- weekday until Feb. 16. It will then take a one-week tion—Canada’s Agriculture Day is the perfect time POLICY ADVISOR, GOVERNMENT RELATIONS break from Feb. 19-23 before returning Feb. 26. The to come together to showcase our pride in Canadian House will break again on March 2, and take a two- agriculture and create a closer connection about where week break from March 5-16. After returning March 19 food comes from and the people who produce it. and sitting every weekday for the next nearly two weeks, Celebrate with local farmers, agricultural leaders, and The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) is one of Canada’s largest single-industry trade the House will again break from March 30 to April 13. stakeholders at the Sir John A. Macdonald Building It will resume sitting April 16 and sit every weekday during the evening reception: Let’s Celebrate the Food associations representing over 125,000 real estate brokers/agents and salespeople through over 90 until leaving for a one-week break from May 14-21. We Love. 6 to 8 p.m. Admission is free. If you plan to Boards and Associations. CREA works on behalf of its members and the public to represent their inter- After returning on May 22, the House is scheduled attend, register at agriculturemorethanever.ca/cdn-ag- ests to the federal government and its agencies on existing or proposed legislation that will affect the to sit every weekday until adjourning for the summer day-ottawa. break in late June. The Senate will largely follow the Book Launch for Mauril and Me, Testimonies to a real estate industry, private property rights and/or impact homeownership. same schedule, though the Senate traditionally only Legacy; Mauril et moi, Témoins d’un héritage—A year sits Tuesday to Thursday, and is scheduled to break a and a half after his passing, Mauril Bélanger remains As CREA’s Policy Advisor you will be responsible to provide analytical and research support on var- week later in the spring, on June 29. a force and an inspiration for many. More than 40 of The Home Depot Canada Foundation’s Parliamentary his friends, former colleagues, and acquaintances have ious files to supplement the work of the government relations department. The Policy Advisor will work Reception—Assistant Deputy Speaker Carol Hughes come together to record their fond reminiscences of the with multiple partners and stakeholders on files to benefit REALTOR® members. The Policy Advisor and The Home Depot Canada Foundation are hosting a former Ottawa MP, to recognize his contributions, and will conduct effective lobbying by deepening relationships with government through partnership and cocktail reception raising awareness of the Orange Door pay tribute. David Small has pulled these stories to- Project and Canadians’ active role reversing the cycle gether and they are issued now in a single volume. Join collaboration. of youth homelessness in their communities. 5:30 co-hosts Liberal MPs Greg Fergus and Mona Fortier p.m. (or after votes) to 8 p.m. Speaker’s Salon, 216-N at the Métropolitain Brasserie in Ottawa at 5 p.m—or This position requires a strategic thinker, able to clearly communicate ideas both in writing and in Centre Block. after votes—to launch Mauril and Me, Testimonies to a Prime Minister Trudeau to Travel to the United Legacy; Mauril et moi, Témoins d’un héritage. oral presentations, strong interpersonal skills to develop and maintain relationships with internal and States—Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is visiting the Pearson Centre Flag Day Reception—Canada and the external stakeholders; manage multiple projects effectively and deliver results under tight timelines in U.S. from Feb. 7-10. His visit will include stops in Los World: The Maple Leaf as our Calling Card is the theme Angeles, San Francisco, and Chicago. In Chicago, the for the annual Pearson Centre Flag Day reception, a fast-paced environment. Applicants should have a minimum of 2 to 3 years’ experience in a policy prime minister will meet with key offi cials and deliver a which will be co-hosted this year by House Speaker and issues environment lobbying or working for governments at the federal/provincial/municipal level. speech at the University of Chicago’s Institute of Poli- Geoff Regan. 3-5 p.m. Speaker’s Dining Room, Centre Fluency in French is considered a strong asset. tics. In the Los Angeles area, Mr. Trudeau will deliver Block. All Parliamentarians and staff are invited, in remarks at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation addition to policy leaders in Ottawa. For more, con- and Institute in Simi Valley, and while in San Fran- tact [email protected]. cisco, the prime minister will meet with local business To apply, please forward your resume by February 16, 2018, leaders and entrepreneurs to explore opportunities for increased collaboration. THURSDAY, FEB. 15 by email to [email protected] or by mail to: Chief Financial Officer, The Gift of Jazz: From Africa to New Orleans to The The Canadian Real Estate Association, THURSDAY, FEB. 8 True North Strong and Free—Deborah Davis and Segue 200 Catherine Street 6th Floor, Ottawa ON, K2P 2K9. to Jazz will be joined by Stefan Keyes, weekend Ottawa Manning Centre Networking Conference—This an- anchor of CTV News; jazz great Michael C. Hanna; nual conference for conservatives and libertarians will Jamaal Jackson Rogers, Ottawa English poet laureate; take place in Ottawa, Feb. 8-11. Shaw Centre, 55 and former world tap-dancing champion Darin Kyle, for Colonel By Dr. manningcentre.ca/manning-networking- their annual tribute to Black History Month. General DIRECTOR, DIRECTEUR OU DIRECTRICE conference. audience tickets are $40; $25 for seniors and stu- STRATEGIC MEDIA DES MÉDIAS STRATÉGIQUES Big Thinking Lecture on the Hill—Speaking to the dents. 6 p.m. National Gallery of Canada Theatre, 380 topic “Trade and human rights: What is Canada’s role?” Sussex Dr., Ottawa. For more, visit odysseyshowcase. he National Capital Commission is a federal crown corpo- a Commission de la capitale nationale (CCN) une société d’État at this breakfast event will be Susan Aaronson, senior org. This event is presented by Odyssey Showcase in ration mandated to ensure that Canada’s Capital Region fédérale ayant pour mission de faire en sorte que la région de la fellow, Centre for International Governance Innovation, partnership with the National Gallery of Canada and Tis a source of national pride and significance. Headquar- Lcapitale du Canada revête une importance et soit une source de and research professor, George Washington University; sponsored by TD Bank. tered in Ottawa, the NCC is responsible for the management, fierté pour tout le pays.Ayant son siège social à Ottawa, la CCN a la development and conservation of the federal lands, assets, responsabilité de la gestion, de l’aménagement et de la conservation as well as Patrick Leblond, senior fellow, Centre for Bacon & Eggheads Breakfast—The Partnership International Governance Innovation, associate director, real property portfolio and heritage sites in Canada’s Capital d’un portefeuille de terrains, de biens et d’immeubles ainsi que de sites Group for Science and Engineering (PAGSE) presents Region. An exciting and challenging opportunity exists for an patrimoniaux fédéraux dans la région de la capitale du Canada. La CCN Graduate School of Public and International Affairs, a talk ‘Canada Takes a Big Stake in the Driver-less experienced professional to join the NCC’s highly dedicated offre à un professionnel ou une professionnelle d’expérience une occa- University of Ottawa. 7:30-8:45 a.m. Parliamentary Future’ with Steven Waslander, University of Waterloo. team as Director, Strategic Media. sion passionnante et stimulante de compléter son équipe fort dévouée en Restaurant, Centre Block, Parliament Hill. $25 ($10 tant quet Directeur ou directrice des Médias stratégiques. 7:30 a.m. Parliamentary Dining Room, Centre Block. Reporting directly to the Executive Director, Public and for students), pre-registration required. Details to come. No charge to MPs, Senators, and media. All others, Corporate Affairs, and functionally to the CEO, the Director, Relevant directement du directeur général des Affaires publiques et d’entre- Free for Parliamentarians and the media. Breakfast $25. Pre-registration required by Feb. 12 by contacting Strategic Media plays a critical role in this respected, high pro- prise et fonctionnellement du premier dirigeant, le directeur ou la directrice included. ideas-idees.ca/events/big-thinking. Donna Boag at [email protected] or 613-991-6369. file organization. Supported by a staff of seven, the Director is des médias stratégiques joue un rôle essentiel au sein de cette organisation responsible for developing the annual corporate communica- prestigieuse et respectée. Avec l’appui d’un personnel de sept personnes, tions and social media strategy, issues management, media il ou elle a la responsabilité d’élaborer la stratégie annuelle de la CCN en FRIDAY, FEB. 9 FRIDAY, FEB. 16 relations, and sustaining a recently transformed and highly matière de communications et de médias sociaux, de gestion des enjeux et successful social media strategy and program. de relations avec les médias et de soutenir une stratégie et un programme Book Launch: A United Nations Renaissance: What the NDP Federal Convention—The party is set to hold récemment transformés et très fructueux en matière de médias sociaux. UN Is, and What It Could Be—Join authors John Trent and this policy convention Feb. 16-18, at the Shaw Centre, As the ideal candidate, you are a talented leader with a Laura Schnurr at this book launch, presented by the strong sense of “team”, and have excellent personal credibil- La personne idéale pour le poste est un meneur talentueux ayant un fort 55 Colonel By Dr., in Ottawa. To become a delegate or ity with an ability to engender a high level of trust across the esprit d’équipe, une excellente crédibilité personnelle et la capacité de National Capital Region branch of the United Nations for more information, visit ottawa2018.ndp.ca. organization. You bring a proven track record in all aspects susciter un haut niveau de confiance dans l’ensemble de l’organisation. Association in Canada. 4:30-7 p.m. Army Offi cers’ Mess, of media relations and digital and strategic communications, Vous avez fait vos preuves dans tous les aspects des relations avec les 149 Somerset St. W., Ottawa. RSVP not required. preferably managing a broad array of high profile communica- méd as et des communications numériques et stratégiques, de préférence SATURDAY, FEB. 17 tions issues. A strategic and creative thinker, exceptional skills en gérant un vaste éventail de questions de communications hautement in internal stakeholder relations management and excellent médiatisées. La pensée stratégique et créative, des compétences MONDAY, FEB. 12 Prime Minister Trudeau Makes State Visit to India— interpersonal skills are the hallmarks of your approach. exceptionnelles en gestion des relations avec les intervenants internes Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, at the invitation of et d’excellentes aptitudes pour les relations interpersonnelles sont Canada’s Trade Agenda: What Next?—The Canadian Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is visiting India Ideally you possess a university degree in a related caractéristiques de votre approche. discipline. Fluency in both official languages is mandatory, as International Council’s National Capital Branch will for a state visit from Feb. 17 to 23. The visit will host this event featuring John Manley, president and are impeccable writing skills in English. Idéalement, vous détenez un diplôme universitaire dans une discipline includes stops in Agra, Amritsar, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, connexe. La maîtrise des deux langues officielles est obligatoire, tout CEO of the Business Council of Canada, and John and New Delhi. If you are interested in joining this important and proud comme des compétences rédactionnelles impeccables en anglais. Si cela Weekes, senior business adviser at Bennett Jones, for organization, please contact Judith Wightman at (613) vous intéresse de vous joindre à cette organisation importante et fière, a discussion of how Canada is preparing to navigate 591-8630 or send your resume by February 14 to Judith@ veuillez communiquer avec M me Judith Wightman au 6135918630 with more aggressive trade partners in Asia and North THURSDAY, FEB. 22 wightmansearch.com. The NCC is dedicated to the principles ou lui envoyer votre curriculum vitæ d’ici le 14 février à ‹judith@wight- of employment equity and strongly encourages appli- America, while enhancing its engagement, and perhaps mansearch.com›. La CCN souscrit aux principes d’équité en Conference on Security and Defence—The Confer- cations from all qualified and interested parties, and matière d’emploi et encourage vivement les candidatures leadership, in the global economy. 5 p.m. registration ence of Defence Associations Institute presents this from visible minorities, aboriginal peoples and persons and cash bar, 6 p.m. presentation and discussion, des personnes qualifiées, et plus particulièrement des annual conference Feb. 22-23. Fairmont Chateau with disabilities in particular. Please note that while membres des minorités visibles, des Autochtones et des 7:30 p.m. optional dinner. The Sheraton Hotel, Rideau we appreciate all expressions of interest, only those personnes handicapées. Nous apprécions toutes les Laurier, Ottawa. cdainstitute.ca/events/2017-annual- who will be retained for interviews will be contacted. Room, 150 Albert St. Register: [email protected] ottawa-conference. manifestations d’intérêt, mais ne commun querons qu’avec or 613-903-4011. More information: https://cicncb- Community Liaison Offi cers’ Group Ottawa—The CLO les personnes retenues pour une entrevue. feb122018.eventbrite.ca. Group is hosting a 2017/2018 series of information 18 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2018 | THE HILL TIMES Close to 150 guests Party Central attend evening shindig by Shruti Shekar The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade Famous Five bids farewell to dynamo Isabel Metcalfe

OWLC’s Patricia Pepper, left, with Isabel Metcalfe, at Rideau Club shindig, House Speaker Geoff Regan, and former Sun Media Liberal MP Karen McCrimmon, left, with former reporter Susan Sherring. Sun Media reporter Susan Sherring. after 20 years of service

Isabel Metcalfe bids farewell Ms. Wright also recognized Ann, Rox- anne & Jane McCaig, Lena Ann Hanen, Kiki to the Famous Five Ottawa Delaney, Senator Vivienne Poy, and Heather Reisman, who each donated $200,000 to help The French Embassy’s Fouzia Dine, left, foundation as she celebrates cover the cost of the monument. with Kristina Damjanovich, volunteer with all her friends and family The architect of the statue, Barbara in Environment Minister Catherine Paterson, was selected by a national jury McKenna’s community offi ce. during an evening shindig to design the statue, which depicts the mo- ment between Ms. Murphy, Ms. McClung, hosted at the Rideau Club. Ms. Edwards, Ms. McKenny, and Ms. Parlby found out they had won their case to be TTAWA—It was a farewell shindig recognized as persons. OFamous Five Ottawa’s Isabel Metcalfe Ms. Copps, who wasn’t able to attend the will never forget. Nearly 150 of her clos- event, sent her wishes through a video message. est friends, political players, co-workers, “For you, it wasn’t [just] about the ones The lady of the hour, Isabel and her family members gathered at the who came before us, it’s also about the Metcalfe, giving a speech historic Rideau Club in Ottawa on Monday ones who follow us,” Ms. Copps said. during her going-away shindig. night to celebrate her 20 years of service Ms. Metcalfe, who runs her own lobby INAC’s Janice Anderson, left, and leadership for the group. fi rm Isabel Metcalfe Public Affairs Counsel, with TBS’s Imaan Sandhu. The Famous Five Ottawa foundation, once worked in the offi ces of former prime named after the fi ve Alberta women—Emily minister Pierre Trudeau, John Turner, and Murphy, Nellie McClung, Henrietta Muir Jean Chrétien. She also ran unsuccessfully Edwards, Louise McKenney, and Irene Parl- as a candidate for the House of Commons. by—who fought and won their battle back Anne Schroder, who helped run her cam- in 1929 for women to be legally recognized paign, was standing in the crowd alongside as “persons” in Canada, and which today ad- her friend Martha Scott who used to work vocates to empower women and to celebrate for Status of Women Canada. women’s successes by pushing them to the Standing in the crowd were Green Party Canada’s Building Trades Unions front of the room and not at the back. leader Elizabeth May, Environment Minister Lindsay Amundsen, left, with Ottawa Liberal MP TBS’ Jillian LeBlanc, left, with Carleton University’s Maria McClintock, Catherine McKenna, Ottawa MPP Yasir Naqvi, Bailey Reid, sexual assault Anita Vandenbeld Anthony Carricato, the director a Famous Five Ottawa volunteer and former and Liberal MP Anita Vandenbeld, along with coordinator at Carleton University. at the Monday event. of events in the Speaker’s Offi ce. Sun Media Hill reporter and a former Lib- Nanci-Jean Waugh, director general at Status eral Hill staffer, greeted the evening’s guests of Women Canada and a former Liberal Hill at the entrance just outside the elevator. staffer; Francie Ducros, assistant secretary, so- Down the hallway and inside the party cial and cultural sector at Treasury Board and room, House Speaker Geoff Regan was prime minister Jean Chrétien’s former director enjoying the evening in the crowd of folks of communications; Rogers Communications along with Anthony Carricato, who has one Inc. director of government relations’ Heidi of the funnest jobs on the Hill as his director Bonnell, another Chrétien-era Hill staffer; vet- of events in the Speaker’s Offi ce. eran NDP Whip’s Offi ce staffer and marathon Delicious hors-d’oeuvres were handed runner Theresa Kavanagh; The Hill Times’ edi- The Hill Times’ Original founder and out and despite the cold weather, guests were tor Kate Malloy, photographer Former reporter and dressed to celebrate the woman of the hour. Andrew Meade, and, of course, Party Central. president of Famous Environment Minister Catherine McKenna Famous Five’s Susan Five, Frances Wright, Ms. Metcalfe, a veteran Liberal backroom After thanking her mother and her chil- Murray gives a speech. organizer and trailblazer who has won the dren, Ms. Metcalfe spoke about her experi- taking a selfi e with guests during the event. speaks at the event. Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee Medal, ences guiding the women of the foundation a Canada 150th Medal, and a Leading Women, and bringing women empowerment to the Leading Girls, Building Communities award, forefront of Canadian politics. was smiling from ear to ear as she was ap- “Keep going, keep pushing, keep demon- proached with many hugs and well wishes. strating,” Ms. Metcalfe said. “The Famous Five Frances Wright, the original president and were older than me…they made constitutional founder of the Famous Five Foundation, who change in Canada. I think if we have to keep travelled from Calgary for the event started working we will do it like the Famous Five did.” off the evening with a warm speech about Ms. Mingling in the crowd were former Ottawa Metcalfe. Though there were so many accom- Sun reporter Susan Sherring and Patricia plishments, Ms. Wright pointed out that it was Pepper, the vice-president of Ontario Women’s Ms. Metcalfe’s dedication to the acknowledge- Liberal Commission’s eastern Ontario team. ment of women that helped bring the Famous Guests also included Deborah Morrison, Murray Young, left, and Chris Norris Green Party leader Elizabeth May, with Five statue on Parliament Hill. president of Experiences Canada, and her two of Ms. Metcalfe’s close friends. Isabel Metcalfe, and Ms. Metcalfe’s mother. Ms. Wright said Ms. Metcalfe was able colleague Jamie McCullough, the director to rally an army of lobbyists and female of programs at Experiences Canada. politicians, including then heritage min- Liberal MPs Karen McCrimmon and ister Sheila Copps and Liberal MP Jean Andrew Leslie were both also at the event Augustine, Canada’s fi rst female black MP, enjoying their time. to break the rules that are required to build Chatting in one corner were Janice An- a statue on Parliament Hill and get unani- derson, a program manager at Indigenous mous support in the House and the Senate. and Northern Affairs Canada, and Imaan Parliament Hill’s guidelines to erect a Sandhu, who works at the Treasury Board statue require that it has to represent either of Canada Secretariat. a father of Confederation, a monarch, and Ms. Metcalfe especially recognized the or a deceased prime minister. The lobby next Ottawa chapter chair Beatrice Raffoul campaign to get the statue built started in who would be taking over the role. Ms. May at the evening shindig 1997, but it wasn’t erected until 2000 and is [email protected] with Isabel Metcalfe, and Ms. Wright hugs Ms. Metcalfe Anne Schroder, left, with Martha Scott, today the most popular statue on the Hill. @shruti_shekar Ms. Metcalfe’s mother. after her speech. both friends of Ms. Metcalfe. THE HILL TIMES | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2018 19 Diplomats’ spouses rock the curling rink Diplomatic Circles The Hill Times photographs by Sam Garcia

by Shruti Shekar New Icelandic envoy seeks trade talks with Canada to update EFTA deal ‘sooner

María José González de Cossio Higuera, spouse rather than later’ of Mexico’s ambassador, tries curling at the Canadian Federation of University Women’s Ottawa Diplomatic Hospitality Group learn-to- curl event Jan. 18 at the Royal Canadian Navy Debbie Chang and Catherina Huang of Taiwan, left, sweep the curling Pétur Ásgeirsson says a Curling Club. rock as DHG rep Lisa Haley watches. revised deal should include more than just trading goods. Politicos, diplomats ring in the or his second posting overseas, the new new year in style FIcelandic ambassador says his priority in Canada will be to cultivate stronger trade relations by championing a renewed agree- ment with the European Free Trade Associa- tion and to maintain the thriving tourism industry between the two countries. Pétur Ásgeirsson arrived in early No- Pétur Ásgeirsson arrived in Canada in vember and presented his credentials to November and says his top priorities in Canada the Governor General on Nov. 20, following will be looking at renewing the European Free fi ve years spent as the consul general at the Trade Association agreement and tourism. The Icelandic Embassy in Nuuk, Greenland. Hill Times photograph by Shruti Shekar Sitting in his Ottawa home that is Part of Mr. Ásgeirsson’s time in Canada currently undergoing renovations, Mr. will also be focused on ensuring tour- Former public servant and justice of the peace Solange Ásgeirsson said on Feb. 2 that he hoped ism thrives between the two countries, Guberman hosted a New Year’s party at her home Jan. to bring the discussion of renewing the although he said that is something that he European Free Trade Association (EFTA) 21. She’s pictured left with European Union Delegation will not need to work too hard to achieve. political adviser Terri-Ann Wint-Scarpa de Masellis. Ms. Guberman and former House Speaker Peter Milliken. agreement to the forefront during his time He said last year there were 120,000 in Canada and added discussions should Canadians that visited the Nordic island be “sooner than later.” nation, making Canada the fourth biggest The EFTA is comprised of four Euro- source of tourists behind the United States, pean countries that are not part of the the United Kingdom, and Germany. European Union—Switzerland, Norway, The boost could be attributed to an up- Iceland, and Liechtenstein. graded air services agreement between the The 2009 free trade agreement included two countries in 2013, he said. a promise to be re-evaluated after three In 2013, Icelandair upgraded its services years. A fi rst round of exploratory talks to provide year-round travel from Toronto to about modernizing the deal was held in Reykjavik, where there had previously only late April 2016 in Geneva, Switzerland, ac- been seasonal service from Halifax. Seasonal cording to the EFTA. service from Vancouver and year-round ser- “Iceland is actually at the moment vice from Edmonton were added later, though chairing the EFTA negotiations… and Sidney Hicks and Catherine Bélanger, widow of the late Canada Korea Society president Young-Hae Lee, Mr. the Edmonton service was recently suspend- Ottawa MP Mauril Bélanger. Milliken, and Ms. Lee’s husband Robert. I’ve already been talking about it with my ed from November 2017 to March 2018, with counterparts here in Canada,” said Mr. the company citing lack of demand. Ásgeirsson, adding he recently heard from In 2010, the low-cost carrier Iceland the Icelandic ambassador to Geneva that Express, now known as WOW Air, began Butterfl ies delight at Costa Rican the EFTA and Canada are “sort of talking regular fl ights from Reykjavik to Toronto about when to start negotiations again.” and Montreal. Museum of Nature party “I’m not in a position to be specifi c Mr. Ásgeirsson said he felt tourism grew [about which services should be added], also because of the 2010 Eyjafjallajökull but the current free trade agreement with volcanic eruption, which placed Iceland on Canada only covers goods, and I mean free the map for more people to visit. The erup- Diane Jacovella, deputy trade agreements today are usually wider tion resulted in one of the largest air-traffi c minister of international and cover more areas than simply goods,” shutdowns. development, shows Mr. Ásgeirsson said. “We thought nobody is going to want to off a butterfl y during a Trade between Canada and Iceland come here because people are going to be Jan. 23 party hosted in totalled to about $159-million in 2016, nervous about eruptions, but it was exactly collaboration with the according to Canada’s industry ministry. the opposite,” he said. Costa Rican Embassy Trade mainly comes from Icelandic fi rms The decline of the Icelandic króna cur- to mark the start of investing in the fi sheries sector specifi cally rency also attributed to increased tourism, he in Atlantic Canada. the Butterfl ies in Flight said, adding it had dropped in value by more exhibition at the Canadian “Fishing is the most important export than 50 per cent after the 2008 fi nancial crisis. for Iceland to Canada,” Mr. Ásgeirsson said. Museum of Nature. Inara Eihenbauma, wife of the Latvian “It was all of a sudden a lot cheaper to ambassador, snaps a photo at the “But they are now coming out with some come to Iceland and get to know Iceland,” new [discoveries] in Iceland in software live-butterfl y exhibition, running at he said. “[But now] Iceland is not exactly the Canadian Museum of Nature until development and we are looking into fi sh- a cheap place to visit, but still more and April 2. eries technologies where Icelandic compa- more tourists are still coming.” nies are at the forefront.” Mr. Ásgeirsson also plans to get to The ambassador replaced Sturla Sigur- know the Icelandic community in Canada, jónsson, who left in July. He got his start in which is sprawled across the country but the public service by working in politics. with a large diaspora concentrated in He was the political adviser to Ólafur Manitoba. Einarsson, Iceland’s former minister of The ambassador resides in Ottawa with science, education, and culture, from 1993 his wife Jóhanna Gunnarsdóttir, who used to 1994. But he noted that was just a short to be a family lawyer for the Ministry of stint in politics and for the past 14 years he Justice in Iceland. has been in administrative roles. The pair has two adult sons, both studying He was the director general for admin- in Iceland. istration and consular affairs in Iceland’s [email protected] Gabriela Carazo, wife of the Costa Rican ambassador, and Jacques Shore and his wife Donna Shore, Costa Rican foreign ministry from 2009 to 2013. @shruti_shekar Latvian Ambassador Karlis Eihenbaums. Ambassador Roberto Dormond, and Ms. Carazo. THE MOST RECENT FEDERAL BUDGET IDENTIFIED HEALTH AS A KEY SECTOR IN MAKING CANADA A WORLD-LEADING CENTRE FOR INNOVATION.

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