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Independent Senators Colin Deacon, left, Stan Kutcher, and Mary Coyle want to see a joint to join forces with Prince provincial-federal public inquiry into the Nova Scotia mass shooting. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Sam Garcia, and photograph courtesy of Stan Kutcher’s office Charles on ‘The Great Reset’ Nova Scotia Liberal MP Lenore Three Senators join call Zann, who represents the riding of Cumberland-Colchester, N.S., where AFN National for ‘immediate’ public the shooting took place, had sent a let- Chief Perry inquiry into Nova Scotia ter last month to Mr. Blair requesting a Bellegarde has public inquiry. had a relationship mass shooting “Canadians deserve to know what with Prince Charles happened and what actions the police since 2000, when Three Nova Scotia Independent and others took or could have taken to the prince visited Senators have penned a letter to federal prevent or better mitigate this situation,” Saskatchewan as Public Safety Minister Bill Blair and the Independent Senators wrote. part of a cross- Nova Scotia Justice Minister Mark Furey The Senators listed a series of 11 ques- Canada tour while calling for a joint federal-provincial pub- tions that they want to see answered by the Mr. Bellegarde lic inquiry into the mass murder of 22 of inquiry, including why there was a delay in was the chief of the province’s residents in April. disseminating news that the shooter was the then-named The June 7 letter was authored by impersonating a RCMP officer and why the Federation of Senators Mary Coyle, Colin Deacon, and provincial emergency alert system was not Saskatchewan Stan Kutcher. triggered. Indian Nations. “We are calling for the governments of “A feminist lens will be critical to the The Hill Times Canada and Nova Scotia to immediately inquiry’s success,” they wrote. “Transition photograph by launch a joint and equally led public House Association of Nova Scotia, Wom- Andrew Meade inquiry into the recent Nova Scotia mass en’s Shelters Canada, Feminists Fighting shootings and related events,” they wrote. Femicide and the Canadian Women’s Mr. Furey announced earlier this month Foundation point out that chronic spou- that a public inquiry would occur, but the de- sal abuse and misogyny are often linked ssembly of First Nations National name on Prince Charles: “The Sun Watches tails of that inquest are still being worked on. to larger violent acts in our society.” AChief Perry Bellegarde is helping the Over Him in a Good Way.” heir apparent to the British throne in his “He spent a day with us [at the time], campaign to promote sustainable growth because we have a great regard for the and Adam van Koeverden, Conservative “Through your actions, you showed as the world rebounds from the COVID-19 monarchy because Canada was a colony of MP Eric Duncan, and NDP MPs Brian Canadians it was no longer necessary to pandemic. Great Britain right up until 1982 to the re- Masse and Alexandre Boulerice. observe social distancing rules,” she wrote. Speaking to a virtual meeting of the patriation—initially in the 1800s we have a “We all walk together to inspire change. World Economic Forum earlier this month, treaty relationship with the Crown of Great We must listen, show solidarity and de- Prince Charles laid out his plan for “The Britain,” he said. “We have ceremony and nounce injustices. Silence is not an option,” Former Tory MP Great Reset” to take advantage of a “golden songs with the monarchy. Because of that tweeted Ms. Joly on June 7. opportunity to seize something good from sacredness and that sanctity of contract and Senator Andrée this crisis.” through ceremony, we’re forever connected and linked.” Champagne dies at 80 “And because of that Crown relation- ship, I totally embrace the opportunity to First gaining prominence as an actress assist and help with this.” on the small screen, Andrée Champagne Mr. Bellegarde said the current moment served for 18 years in Parliament—split- represents a “timely opportunity” to support ting her time in Centre Block between the the initiative, as vast amounts of money are House of Commons and the Senate. She being doled out to stimulate the economy died on June 5 at the age of 80. as a result of COVID-19. During her career in public service, Ms. “So bringing the public sector and Champagne served as the minister of state private sector together to make sure that for youth and she later became the first good decisions are made as to where those female Deputy Speaker of the House. dollars and resources are invested, work- After serving as the MP for Saint-Hyacinthe- ing towards … that clean green economy Bagot, Que., from 1984 to 1993, she was nomi- that will have impact for, as the prince said, nated by then-prime minister Paul Martin to the Red Chamber in 2005 where she sat until 2014. [several] generations down the road.” Mélanie Joly is pictured taking a knee at an Prince Charles is pictured at Canada Day Leading up to the World Economic “When I became Heritage Minister in anti-Black racism protest in Montreal on June 2008,” Harper-era cabinet minister James celebrations on Parliament Hill in 2017. The Forum in 2021—which will be centred 7. Photograph courtesy of Twitter/Melanie Joly Hill Times file photograph around “The Great Reset”—there will be a Moore tweeted, “Senator Champagne men- series of virtual dialogues to bring together “Many youth who know the facts, tored [and] educated me on Québec arts, He released a five-point plan to foster stakeholders from around the world. Mr. expect more from the powers that be. No culture and history. She was generous and the green economy, including reinvent- Bellegarde said those dialogues will be more [systemic excuses] from governments gracious and will be missed.” ing economic staples that have “perverse part of the work he is doing championing that won’t make necessary change. Pretty Ms. Champagne starred on Radio-Canada’s effects on our planetary environment and the initiative. words are not enough,” remarked Mr. Les Belles Histoires des pays d’en haut and also nature herself,” as well as using carbon Masse in a tweet the same day. penned more than 200 songs and poems. pricing as a “critical pathway to a sustain- From Ottawa to Halifax, Vancouver to “From the small screen to the Senate, able market.” ‘Silence is not an option’: Regina, Toronto to Calgary, in the last week and as a businesswoman and Member of “[Prince Charles] sees there’s a break- Canadians have taken part in anti-Black Parliament, Andrée Champagne’s contri- down between humanity and nature, and MPs join anti-Black racism racism protests across the country. butions to Quebec and our whole country he wanted to help bring together people Mr. Duncan took part in a rally in Corn- were vast and her impact was immense,” to get the public sector and the private protests across Canada wall, Ont., alongside Progressive Conserva- tweeted Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. sector to start doing things differently,” Mr. tive MPP Jim McDonell on June 6. [email protected] Bellegarde told The Hill Times in a phone Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wasn’t “I continue to listen [and] learn from the The Hill Times interview last week. “And he’s asked for alone in taking part in an anti-Black community. I want to do my part to elimi- help from myself to be one of the champi- racism protest against police brutality in nate racism in our society,” Mr. Duncan CORRECTION: The Hill Times, June 8 issue ons in Canada to bring this about.” recent days, with MPs from across party tweeted. Mr. Bellegarde, who has been the AFN’s lines having attended similar rallies across But some in his party were less en- Re: “ ‘As minister of environment national chief since 2014, said he has a Canada. thused with country-wide rallies amid and climate change, you will lead in long-standing relationship with Prince Those taking part in the groundswell of public health guidelines for physical implementing the whole-of-government Charles going back to the prince’s visit to grassroots protests included Families Min- distancing. plan for climate action’ “ (The Hill Times, Saskatchewan in the early 2000s when Mr. ister Ahmed Hussen, Economic Develop- Conservative leadership candidate Les- June 8). The Hill Times mistakenly called the Bellegarde was the chief of the then-named ment Minister Mélanie Joly, Infrastructure lyn Lewis penned a letter to Mr. Trudeau environment minister David Wilkinson, but Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations. Minister Catherine McKenna, and Agricul- on June 8, saying he broke Canadians’ the environment minister’s name is Jonathan During that tour of Canada, Mr. Belle- ture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau, as well trust by attending the June 5 rally on Par- Wilkinson. The Hill Times regrets this error. garde said, elders bestowed a First Nations as Liberal MPs Pam Damoff, Greg Fergus, liament Hill. SPONSORED BY ECO CANADA Canada’s untapped cleantech opportunities can transform and help rebuild the economy

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exist, we would know them more received an additional $3-million to expand Kingdom. In Britain, researchers can framework on ethnocultural diversity and Promises to Jean-Pierre Corbeil deeply if we could get the disag- the sample size for the next social iden- break down racialized students attending inclusion to better track relevant “inclu- is the assistant gregation of data more strongly tity cycle of the General Social Survey—a post-secondary institutions, but Canada is sion” indicators over time. address racism are director for the done,” she said, and the gap smaller, annual themed survey. The survey unable to do that. “This is a great opportunity to identify ‘meaningless’ without Centre for Gender, necessarily means policy making typically has about 25,000 respondents, “Frankly, we need a Royal Commission data gaps,” Mr. Corbeil said, and when Diversity, and is coming from “a less informed while the 2020 survey will be expanded on visible minorities in order to examine some surveys do not have a large enough good data, says Inclusion Statistics, place.” to 80,000 respondents and will allow more systematically and thoroughly the sample, it’s an opportunity “to send the first announced in StatsCan to track perception of discrimina- different experiences of the nine groups message” if more information is needed. researcher Malinda the 2018 budget Centre’s work on Black tion and belonging. within that category,” she said, saying it Asked if the centre had enough resources, with $6.7-million Mr. Frayne added by email that an remains shocking to her that the Black including staffing and funding, he said Smith, who says over five years to Canadians ‘key,’ says advisory committee on immigration and population is considered one category following the 2018 budget it was “clearly” Canada’s collection provide insights centre specialist ethnocultural statistics has been formed despite remarkably different immigration a key initiative from the government to as- on issues faced by and met once, with another meeting this routes and experiences. There are more sign resources to address gaps. Since 2018, the centre and Sta- week. There is also work underway to than 170 different places of birth for the “This is where the emphasis right now is ‘very poor.’ different gender and tistics Canada have undertaken diversity groups. improve information on hate crimes by Black immigrants in Canada. is put, trying to get the funding to have the “major work” on the Black com- linking police data to courts data, he said. Over the next three years, the centre is oversampling and all the efforts to inte- Photograph courtesy munity, said Jean-Pierre Corbeil, BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN of Statistics Canada Canada is long overdue in developing also planning to release new indicators, grate the information with different data the centre’s assistant director and better data on its Black and broader visible consulting with the agency’s expert advi- sources,” he said. chief specialist. hen the Liberals announced minority populations, said Prof. Smith, sory committee on ethnocultural and im- [email protected] “Clearly the work on Black far behind the United States and United migration statistics to develop a conceptual The Hill Times Wthe Centre for Gender, Canadians is key,” he said in an Diversity, and Inclusion Statistics interview with The Hill Times in 2018, the government said it about the centre’s work over the would have a “particular” focus past two years, including four on Black Canadians, recogniz- projects focused on the popula- ing a gap in data collection that tion. academics and organizers say is After the 2018 budget an- so large it renders promises to ad- nouncement, Statistics Canada dress anti-Black racism “meaning- struck an ethnocultural advisory less.” committee, which met that sum- For the centre to effectively mer and into the fall. During offer information on Canada’s salaries are at least 50-per-cent statistics, and added analysis of director Sylvia Parris-Drummond. Black History month in February diverse Black population, under- funded by the centre, but who existing data to include racialized It’s evident Black Canadians 2019, it published an infograph- stand how it’s doing, and create also have other duties, he said. communities. face systemic racism across the ic demonstrating the growing policy to address inequality, both In 2019, the Liberals’ anti-rac- That funding is “peanuts,” board, she said, given they are diversity in Canada’s Black popu- it and Statistics Canada need ism strategy set aside another said Prof. Smith who said these disproportionately low income, lation and a 20-page overview much more funding than the Lib- University of Alberta professor Malinda Smith $4.2-million, he added, so it could gestures give the ”appearance of have poorer health outcomes, of how it had changed over the sits on Statistics Canada’s Expert Working erals have allocated, according to expand data collection in four addressing the problem.” and lower wages. Black people decades. It showed that Canada’s one of the academic advisors on Group on Black Communities in Canada, and areas: the general social survey, For the Nova Scotia-based represent 8.6 per cent of the Black population doubled in size on immigration and ethnocultural statistics. Statistics Canada’s Expert Work- potential changes to the uniform between 1996 and 2016. Delmore “Buddy” Daye Learning federal prison population, despite Photograph courtesy of Malinda Smith ing Group on Black Communities crime reporting survey, support- Institute, it can be difficult to get accounting for 3.5 per cent of It was important to showcase in Canada, and on immigration ing a new advisory committee on important details about Black Canada’s population. the diversity of Canada’s Black and ethnocultural statistics. ethnocultural and immigration Nova Scotians, said its executive “We know all those things population, Mr. Corbeil said, ing it possible to look at education attain- For months now, as COVID-19 and it was the first of its kind at ment and the educational characteristics of swept across Canada, advocates that level of detail and “very well Black youth in Canada and look at labour and researchers have been calling received.” In the early 2000s, the market integration 10 years later. for race-based data on the pan- Educational attainment expectations agency offered a few portraits of It showed that Canada’s Black popula- demic’s disproportionate impact ethnocultural groups, but not to tion is younger than average, and though on vulnerable communities. In that level. more Black youth aged 15-25 (94 per the wake of Black Lives Matter Using census data, he said it cent) reported wanting to get a university protests across the world and presented statistics in an acces- degree, only 60 per cent thought it would Canada, advocates have redou- sible way, including portraits of happen, compared to 79 per cent of the rest bled that call. differences between provinces, of that age range in Canada. With its “very poor” disaggre- like Nova Scotia, where the Black gated data, Canada can’t properly THE GREAT community is for the most part Labour force ‘pilot’ survey to THE GREAT address systemic experiences THE GREAT third generation, compared to around racism, including dispari- recent immigrants in Toronto and include visible minorities ties of income and health, said Montreal. In July, the labour force survey will Malinda Smith, a University of It also showed that cities like include a question about visible minority Alberta professor. Edmonton and Calgary have status for the first time. These mandatory “You can’t address them more than 50,000 Black resi- monthly surveys have a 56,000-household without good data. It doesn’t get Source: Statistics Canada “Canada’s Black population: Education, labour and resilience,” February 2020 dents, noted Ms. Smith, which sample, so there will still be limitations in REBUILDING measured, it doesn’t get done,” she the technical analysis, but Mr. Corbeil said REBUILDING is consistent with the fact that A SPECIAL REPORT ON CANADA’S ECONOMIC RECOVERY said. “My view is any politician, the Prairies have a fast-growing it’ll be a first for tracking employment. REBUILDING A SPECIAL REPORT ON CANADA’S ECONOMIC RECOVERY policy maker, university presi- Black population in Canada. Mr. Frayne said the pilot to expand The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade A SPECIAL REPORT ON CANADA’S TheECONOMIC Hill Times photograph RECOVERY by Andrew Meade dent making a statement about Region of birth of Black immigrants in Canada by period of immigration Lethbridge, Alta., and Moncton, the survey makes up part of Statistics a commitment to address anti- N. B., were two of the fastest Canada’s response to the data needs stem- The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade racism and yet are not collecting Canada’s Black population is diverse and needs better regional data to reflect those differences, academics say. In growing populations. ming from the pandemic. The agency has data, are not consulting the Black 2016, more than four in 10 Black people were born in Canada “Diversity has escaped much “enhanced crowdsourcing survey instru- Some are calling it ‘The Great Rebuilding,’ population, I think those commit- Some are calling it ‘The Great Rebuilding,’ attention and analysis,” Prof. ments to enable reporting for key vulner- and Canada’s economic recovery will ments, those statements become Smith said, adding it may be able populations,” including immigrants, and Canada’s economic recovery will Publication date: June 15, 2020 Somerequire are calling strong it political‘The Great leadership, Rebuilding quality,’ Publication date: June 15, 2020 meaningless.” surprising for people to know Indigenous people, and visible minority require strong political leadership, quality Over the last week Prime Min- research, a strategic response, and a that before 1981, more than 80 groups. and Canada’sresearch, economica strategic response,recovery andwill a Advertising deadline: June 10, 2020 ister Justin Trudeau (Papineau, “Statistics Canada recognizes that the strategic plan in order to reopen the PublicationAdvertising deadline: date: June June 15, 10, 2020 2020 per cent of the Black population requirestrategic strong plan political in order leadership, to reopen qualitythe Que.) spoke of systemic racism in immigrated from the Caribbean, social, economic and labour market im- economy. In this special report, The Hill research,economy. a strategic In this specialresponse, report, and The a Hill Canada, promising to change “the but since 2001, it’s shifted to more pacts of COVID-19 have not been equally Times will look at the role of government Advertising deadline: June 10, 2020 strategicTimes plan will inlook order at the to role reopen of government the Now is the time to engage, educate, and inform. systems that do not do right by than 62 per cent from Africa. felt by all Canadians,” he said, adding the relations, especially now that everyone Now is the time to engage, educate, and inform. too many Indigenous people and economy.relations, In this especially special now report, that Theeveryone Hill Take your place. Share your voice in The Great Rebuilding. “There’s a tendency to treat it agency is also developing techniques to needs some of kind of government help. Take your place. Share your voice in The Great Rebuilding. racialized Canadians.” as a homogenous group,” she said, add information by race and visible minor- Timesneeds will look some at of the kind role of governmentof government help. In the 2018 budget, the Liber- Communications with government is vital Now is the time to engage, educate, and inform. and Canada’s lack of data has ity status to previously released data. Communications with government is vital For more information or to reserve your government relations als announced $6.7-million over relations,to industry. especially What now role thatwill government everyone helped make that so. Also, in the coming months, the centre to industry. What role will government TakeFor more your information place. Share or toyour reserve voice your in Thegovernment Great Rebuilding. relations five years to launch the centre. plans to release a comprehensive report needsinfrastructure some of kind projects of government play in the help. rebuild? and public affairs advertising space, contact The Hill Times In February 2020, the centre infrastructure projects play in the rebuild? and public affairs advertising space, contact The Hill Times That funding is applied to both on changes to the socioeconomic situation CommunicationsWhat about defence with government spending? is vital display advertising department at 613-688-8841. released another report called What about defence spending? display advertising department at 613-688-8841. the centre and across various “Canada’s Black population of Canada’s Black population, from 2001 to industry. What role will government For more information or to reserve your government relations units at the agency to fulfill the to 2016, Mr. Corbeil said, noting there’s a education, labour, and resilience.” infrastructure projects play in the rebuild? and public affairs advertising space, contact The Hill Times mandate, said Statistics Canada “very, very big appetite” for this analysis. In this study, the centre integrated display advertising department at 613-688-8841. spokesperson Peter Frayne by the 2006 census with the 2016 And, through Canada’s anti-racism What about defence spending? email. It has 10 people whose Source: Statistics Canada: Diversity of the Black population, February 2019 census for the same person, mak- strategy, announced in 2019, the centre 6 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2020 | THE HILL TIMES Comment

In Washington, an impeached reality-show president in a White House surrounded by perimeter fencing and rent-a-cops makes the 2020 election a choice between a performative authoritarian coup and Joe Biden stopping this lunacy, writes Lisa Van Dusen. White House photograph by Shealah Craighead

ing international affairs, I’ve also between a performative authori- for fear of having their lives ru- been routinely reminded that tarian coup and Joe Biden stop- ined by hacking and surveillance when democracies are debased, ping this lunacy. The pre-existing and withhold criticism of certain the use of police as political prox- problem of police brutality as a politicians for fear of joining a America’s ies is one of the first indicators racist fact of life for Black people long list of retaliation victims. of major trouble. It’s why, when I in North America, horrifyingly I’ve watched fear weaponized see police in America, where I’ve advertised for the millionth time as a form of censorship, oppres- spent a significant percentage of by the murder of George Floyd, sion, behaviour modification, and reality show my adult life, modelling the viral has crystallized the stakes. reputational Kevlar. The only way domination tactics of Donald Reimagining policing and to fight systemic fear is the same Trump, I shudder. reassessing police budgets makes way you fight systemic racism: Trump’s presidency is one eminent sense to swing the collectively. manifestation of the degrada- power pendulum back toward In non-democracies, power election: Trump tion of democracy worldwide. social equilibrium. Otherwise, is concentrated in the hands of Others include: the hyper-cor- as in Hong Kong and elsewhere, interests who use fear to protect ruption lubricating change that police become expensive security that power. In America, we’re democratic checks and balances guards maintaining order against watching that concentration versus anarchy? once prevented; the post-truth the justified anger of people happen in real time—power fogging content disseminated disenfranchised by their own being sucked away from voters, by Facebook; the corruption government. from the media, from Congress, and hacking of election narra- But the slogan “Defund the from the legal system, and even Authoritarians love to leverage security, and tives to deliver anti-democracy Police” enables the propaganda from the military, and toward outcomes; the staging of chaos technique of using loaded words interests who think they’re Donald Trump would rather run against to demoralize citizens and make as a wedge, a cudgel, and a diver- firewalled by a combination of anarchy than against Joe Biden. democracy seem dangerous; and sion from a rational debate. It corruption, chaos, and intimida- the use of narrative warfare to will be repurposed by a candi- tion. produce results that once re- date eager to divide the Demo- Donald Trump is trying to ike many journalists, some of quired major sacrifices of blood cratic Party and the electorate, turn America into a place where Lmy earliest professional expe- and treasure. to portray the people, rather people fear not just the police but riences involved dealing with the On the security front, the trend than himself, as the cause of the their own president. That’s not police. As a radio reporter work- has been the massive expansion chaos, and to reframe the elec- politics, it’s the kind of war gov- ing the late shift in Vancouver, I of intelligence agencies globally tion question as Trump versus ernments that used to only exist learned to navigate the legalities and the militarization of police anarchy instead of Trump versus elsewhere wage against their own and protocols of police reporting, forces. From Beijing to Manila to Biden. people. and to respect the officers I dealt Hong Kong, police are, increas- You can tell a lot about a soci- Lisa Van Dusen is associate with both behind desks and at ingly, serving the state rather ety based on what its people fear. editor of Policy Magazine and crime scenes. They were brave, than the public. In Washington, an I’ve covered people who fear bul- was a Washington and New York- Lisa Van Dusen competent human beings with dif- impeached reality-show president lying governments, barbaric non- based editor at UPI, AP, and ABC. What Fresh Hell ficult, unimaginably stressful jobs. in a White House surrounded by state actors, and corrupt political She writes a weekly column for In recent years, as an editor perimeter fencing and rent-a-cops machines. I’ve seen people avoid The Hill Times. and columnist, especially cover- makes the 2020 election a choice criticizing intelligence agencies The Hill Times

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Editorial Letters to the Editor More cameras won’t capture It’s time for white people to the needed change to root occupy an uncomfortable space out anti-Black racism to end racism, says reader n Friday, June 5, Prime Minister Justin the abilities to do what needs to be done.” e: “Creating a better world for future Colonialism is not a thing of the past. Its OTrudeau joined the thousands of peo- After five years in office, and an elec- Rgenerations means speaking out on ugly, terrible spirit is woven into our gov- ple gathered on Parliament Hill to protest tion campaign that should have been racism now,” (The Hill Times, June 3, p.7). ernments, institutions, agencies, schools, anti-Black racism and police brutality. lost on the back of the revelation that he Tim Powers envisions a world for his son films, TV, books, and so on. For reasons known only to him, he took has too many instances of blackface in “where limitations and interactions are Ending racism for good will require a knee during the speeches. On its own and his not-so-distant history to count, Mr. colour blind,” an age-old dream articulat- us to ask some hard questions about on its face, there’s nothing truly wrong with Trudeau didn’t reach for any of the nu- ed so powerfully by Martin Luther King, Canada, and to see beyond its lofty image this. A strong symbolic gesture to the more merous reports and recommendations for Jr., generations ago. to witness, too, its terrible shadows that than one million Black Canadians that the substantive change that have been pro- If we truly want this dream to come people who are not white occupy every holder of the country’s highest political of- duced since before he was ever elected. true finally, then those of us who have single day. Happily, some of this work is fice is on their side. An image made all the Instead, he opted for throwing money never had to give our kids “the talk” have underway thanks in part to the Truth and more stark when compared to leaders in into something that pretty much only our work cut out for us. By “the talk” I Reconciliation Commission of Canada other jurisdictions, both at home and afar, serves to let those in charge pat them- refer to the conversation that Canadian and the National Inquiry into Missing and who either deny or outright attack their selves on the back, as opposed to keeping Black, brown, Indigenous, and other ra- Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. citizens who are pushing for equality. people safe and changing behaviour. cialized parents deliver to their children Imagine if white people were carded However, don’t get it twisted, because— One only has to look at the media release on how to placate an armed and poten- by police as much as people of colour. If so far—it’s a symbol without any substance. the Minneapolis police put out immediately tially dangerous officer of the law who they were arrested and killed at the same After kneeling on Friday, Mr. Trudeau’s after George Floyd’s death on May 25. pulls them over for questioning. rate, and saw no justice. We would begin first real words about commitment for As the police outlined the interaction, I am white. I navigate my life without to wonder just what sort of country we change on Monday were that he was go- Mr. Floyd was “ordered to step from his car. barriers due to my skin colour and ethnic- were living in. ing to talk to the premiers about body- After he got out, he physically resisted of- ity. How easy it is to nod my head in There are two Canadas. One for worn cameras for police. ficers. Officers were able to get the suspect sadness when I hear again and again and whites. One for everyone else. We need to “As you know, the federal government into handcuffs and noted he appeared to be again news of race-based violence, and recognize this. We have to stop gaslight- has jurisdiction over the RCMP but there are suffering medical distress. Officers called move on with my life. ing Black, brown, Indigenous, and other many other provincial and municipal police for an ambulance. He was transported to Speaking out against the murder of racialized people by telling them “oh, forces that should be looking at greater trans- Hennepin County Medical Center by ambu- George Floyd and others is a given. If we come on, things aren’t that bad here.” parency measures as well and I will certainly lance where he died a short time later.” truly want racism to end, then those of They are. That bad. be talking about—with the provinces and It concludes: “Body worn cameras were us who are white need to occupy a very Some white people may bristle at premiers—about the need to move forward on and activated during this incident.” uncomfortable space. As well-meaning as this—to put it mildly—but really, to truly on measures like body cameras,” he said. That’s how effective body-worn cam- many of us are, we must go beyond this combat racism, white people need to mus- Mr. Trudeau said he thinks that body eras are. notion of “allyship,” which suggests “their ter their courage and a whole hell of a lot cameras are a “significant step towards So, unless Mr. Trudeau is also planning problem, not mine.” Racism is everyone’s of love, and put some skin in the game, transparency” for law enforcement offi- to talk to the premiers about having citizen problem. so to speak. If we don’t, colonialism’s evil cers. “We’re also going to move forward on cinematographers follow police around It is imperative then that we investi- spirit will infect the next generation. Let’s looking at various review structures and 24/7, he’s going to have to do much more gate the racism that is rooted within us. be the generation that puts an end to this oversight commissions at the policing level than attend a protest to prove his solidarity. Yes. It is there, provided courtesy of a once and for all. to make sure that they are the powers and The Hill Times colonial point of view that was never fully Cheryl McNamara questioned and effectively put to rest. Toronto, Ont.

Government should carry cost of replacing Snowbird fleet, writer says

e: “Snowbird tragedy highlights need I recall in the 1990s when an Air Rfor deep dive into fleet’s future,” (The Force commander and a chief of de- Hill Times, June 3, p. 11). Scott Taylor’s fence staff both said that because of example of corporations assisting the Ca- exceptionally damaging cuts to the nadian Army to put on the Army Run in whole CAF, including the air portion, Ottawa is simply not in the same league it would be unfortunately necessary as corporations assisting the RCAF to to disband the Snowbirds. They were acquire what would be very expensive told by the then-prime minister (Jean replacements for the Snowbirds’ Tutors. Chrétien) that the Snowbirds were They do need replacing. Likely right too important and not to disband the about now. But if this is still indeed a team—and to continue paying for them mission that the government approves of with already allocated funding. No then the government should accept the extra money. cost. If it does not approve, then the team F. Paul Crober, Colonel (retired) should not receive new aircraft. North Saanich, B.C.

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als and Parliament could not sit Scheer’s gotcha attacks on Trudeau’s regularly. No doubt some people did find it irritating, but let it play out in talk radio and opinion columns. Get a no-name Member march attendance another losing strategy of Parliament to push it if you believe it has merit. Conservative Leader Wading into this debate makes If Scheer has any sense, he Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer, him look petty and allows Con- would have done what Ontario pictured in the servative Party critics to bring Premier Doug Ford did when Andrew Scheer and House of Commons back the old hidden agenda argu- asked about the prime minister at- Chamber on April ment. They will argue it was never tending the Ottawa No Peace Until his team are not 29. With just more about public health regulations, Justice demonstration. Ford told going to win any than two months rather, Scheer was engaging in his inquisitor he should pose that to go before the some dog-whistle politics playing question to the prime minister and new support for the Conservatives to those who oppose key move- moved on to talk about the work choose a new ments like Black Lives Matter. his government was doing to ad- Conservative Party by leader, Scheer is Clearly, we are living in excep- dress the current circumstances. back in the soup tional times, not just because Scheer and his team are not spending time parsing again, writes Tim of the pandemic but due to the going to win any new support for the appropriateness Powers. The Hill massive global reaction to George the Conservative Party by spend- Times photograph by Floyd’s murder. ing time parsing the appropriate- of Trudeau attending Andrew Meade How daft is Scheer? Going ness of Trudeau attending a public after the prime minister for at- march, even in a pandemic. If a public march, even Scheer and the way he approach- to be had about why an important tending a legal public demonstra- anything, they invite unnecessary es issues. For example, with just public demonstration should be al- tion coming about as it did with contrasts that do more harm than in a pandemic. more than two months to go lowed when until recently people strong multi-community support good to the organization he leads. before the Conservatives choose a in many jurisdictions could not and encouragement when there If Scheer wants gotcha mo- new leader, Scheer is back in the attend funerals of loved ones. It are a multitude of other matters ments that impact the Liberal soup again. This time for going is not a debate Scheer should be to critique the government on, Party and its brand, he ought to after people, including the prime leading in any way, shape, or form. everything from unprecedented think them through a bit. Because minister, for attending anti-Black On so many levels, this is a levels of federal public spending his so-called gotcha moments racism demonstrations during a bad space to be in for Scheer. to challenges with China. have seemingly resulted in him time of public restrictions due to First, Scheer himself has already But Scheer shows he still has getting got, as he has had to the COVID-19 pandemic. been called out during the pan- the instincts of a young staffer explain what he was intending to To be fair to Scheer, his argu- demic for not following the guide- looking to get attention from do. If you are explaining, you’re ment is not with the demonstra- lines. You remember his trip to Ot- some hard-core political support- losing. Oh wait, that already hap- tions, but rather the hypocrisy he tawa earlier in the spring with his ers by getting an opponent in pened to Scheer. Tim Powers sees in the leader of the federal wife and kids on a government an embarrassing circumstance. Tim Powers is vice-chairman Plain Speak government apparently contraven- jet? Very few other Canadians Scheer would have heard in some of Summa Strategies and manag- ing public health guidelines that were flying, but Scheer and his places legitimate questions being ing director of Abacus Data. He is the prime minister and others family did. It was unclear at the raised about why last week’s a former adviser to Conservative TTAWA—Some days I am have implored us to follow. No time if social distancing protocols demonstrations could happen, yet political leaders. Ojust utterly baffled by Andrew doubt there is a technical debate were being followed. people could not attend funer- The Hill Times

Social change depends on each of us doing our part

Recounting the decades of her In the current turmoil In rural Quebec towns like Ka- Racism can be blatant reign, she said, “positive things following the murder of mouraska, the population is still and obvious, or it can be achieved when people set George millions of people close to homogeneous: white, fran- aside past differences and come around the world took cophone, and nominally Catholic. can be subtle and together in the spirit of friendship to the streets in mostly As many urban police recruits and reconciliation … it is worth peaceful protest, writes are from rural Quebec, the lack of insidious; any form is remembering it is often the small Andrew Caddell. But for contact with people of other races steps … that bring about the most those conscientious souls is a key source of discrimination unacceptable. Each lasting change.” seeking social change on and violence against les autres in of us who believes in I have to agree. In working for the street, what happens multi-ethnic Montreal. the United Nations and at all levels when they return home? Canada has an enviable record genuine social progress of Canadian government, I have The Hill Times photograph of social mobility among those who concluded social change hinges on by Andrew Meade immigrate here: much of that thanks has to do everything we individual acts of goodwill. Unlike to quality education, relatively low cabinet ministers, wealthy business institutions that discriminate. But, I didn’t always succeed: I could post-secondary tuition, and af- can to empower people leaders, or senior public servants, as the comic strip character Pogo not convince my colleagues on a firmative action programs. But we the vast majority of us can’t change said many years ago, “We have met suburban town council in Montreal still have hundreds of thousands of of colour. the lives of millions with the stroke the enemy, and he is us.” Those in- to integrate our all-white fire de- Indigenous people lacking education of a pen. So those of us seeking stitutions are led by people like us. partment. They couldn’t understand and opportunity and Black Canadi- a better world are left to do good Or, perhaps they are not: it is up to why it was important. It should have ans struggling to be accepted. works in “small steps,” and hope us to change them. As the editorial been obvious: every time a person We have to do better. Racism they make an impact, one person in the June 8 Hill Times pointed of another race occupies a position can be blatant and obvious, or it at a time. out, there are comprehensive ways of responsibility, it empowers some- can be subtle and insidious; any In the current turmoil following to counter systemic racism in one like them to believe in them- form is unacceptable. Each of us the murder of George Floyd in Min- government and society. selves, and to become an active part who believes in genuine social neapolis, Minn., millions of people But rather than saying simply of the social fabric. progress has to do everything we around the world took to the streets “I am not a racist,” we have to go This week, Quebec Premier can to empower people of colour in mostly peaceful protest. These a step further. As Angela Davis, a François Legault proved to be in politics, government, business, Americans, Canadians, and others Black leader of the 1960s, said, “In a astonishingly tone deaf when in our schools, and neighbour- Andrew Caddell are saying “enough is enough,” when racist society, it is not enough to be he continued to deny there was hoods. These may be small steps, With All Due Respect it comes to racism and police brutal- non-racist, we must be anti-racist.” systemic racism here, only months but they can make a difference. ity, that “Black Lives Matter” is the What does that mean? after passing a law forbidding Andrew Caddell is retired from counterpoint to those racists who It means in anything we do in the wearing of religious apparel Global Affairs Canada, where he AMOURASKA, QUE.—As believe otherwise. our daily lives, we should assist oth- predominantly worn in the prov- was a senior policy adviser. He Kmany readers of this column But for those conscientious ers and fight discrimination. I have ince by Africans and Asians. At the previously worked as an adviser know, I am not much of a monar- souls seeking social change on the actively supported political candi- same time, the Journal de Montréal to Liberal governments. He is a chist, but I admire the Queen. And street, what happens when they dates of colour, not because it was published a headline story about fellow with the Canadian Global while it was a painful childhood return home? They are still living popular, but because it was the right Quebec entrepreneurs coping with Affairs Institute and a principal of duty to watch her annual Christ- in a society in which race or eth- thing to do. I also worked to hire COVID-19: all eight were white, QIT Canada. He can be reached mas message, this year’s reso- nicity can determine one’s future, people of different races, because Francophone men—hardly repre- at [email protected]. nates with me months later. and they are powerless against they deserved the opportunity. sentative of modern Quebec society. The Hill Times 10 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2020 | THE HILL TIMES Comment Save us the ally song and dance—Canada needs action, not more faux-lidarity

Whether Instead of expanding intentional or not, Prime Minister our horizons to Justin Trudeau taking a knee rethink how we define at Ottawa’s ‘No safety, criminality, Peace Until Justice’ rally on and the purpose of June 5 took space and attention from policing, what we’re the Black woman who was speaking getting are half-baked on the podium, writes Erica Ifill. plans from yesteryear The Hill Times masquerading as photograph by Andrew Meade change.

Erica Ifill Bad+Bitchy

TTAWA—“Alright Mr. DeMi- ful to said community because police brutality legislation. Seems like everyone forgot the reform bill, the Justice in Polic- Olle, I’m ready for my close-up.” they are being used for that ally’s This performative Liberal use of body cameras has never ing Act, drafted, in part, with This iconic line from Billy vanity project. We saw this with government is the government stopped the police from killing Black lawmakers. While it stops Wilder’s Sunset Boulevard sums the pink pussy hats of the Wom- we deserve, since we are a nation unarmed Black men, especially short of defunding the police, the up the Trudeau government’s en’s March and most recently, more concerned with the vanity when they can turn them off at legislation “would require local flirtation with the advancement the Democrats kneeling for eight of an issue, rather than the issue any time. Body cameras are just police departments to send data of social issues: from marching minutes and 46 seconds of silence itself. And what did we get from another Band-Aid “solution” to on the use of force to the federal in Toronto Pride in 2016 while (the amount of time police officer all that political grift? A promise make it look like the government government and create a grant Black Lives Matter-Toronto pro- Derek Chauvin had his knee on to discuss the use of body camer- is responding—they are not. program that would allow state tested for more inclusive spaces George Floyd’s neck) in Kente as for the RCMP and other police Should I be popping bottles to attorneys general to create an for queer people of colour and cloth to introduce their new anti- forces with provincial premiers. celebrate this end to the status quo? independent process to investi- against police marching in Pride, Instead of expanding our gate misconduct or excessive use to last Friday’s exposition of horizons to rethink how we of force,” NBC News reported. The “taking a knee” as a performative define safety, criminality, and the new “bill would make it easier for act of solidarity with the Black purpose of policing, what we’re people to recover damages when community during Ottawa’s pro- getting are half-baked plans police departments violate their tests. Too bad he took space and from yesteryear masquerading civil rights and, for the first time, attention from the Black woman as change. Body cameras are would make lynching a federal who was speaking on the podium. the solution to a problem for hate crime.” Whether this was intentional or police—in that they are intended Neither the bill, nor its con- not is irrelevant. Prime Minister to increase accountability and struction by Black lawmakers, Justin Trudeau, as a former drama transparency of police actions would happen in Canada—we teacher, knows the power of a to regain public trust—not as a have neither the ambition nor the moment and as usual, he used it solution to increase the safety of personnel to make this happen. for himself. Again, he used the Black communities or to prevent As we dither with mediocrity Black community to promote extrajudicial killings by police dressed up as excellence in this his image, just like he did at the officers. And even within these country, municipalities in the teepee protests on Parliament Hill parameters, the results are mixed. United States are moving forward during the Canada 150 celebra- In March of last year, George with plans to defund the police, tions three years ago. Mason University conducted one which involves reallocating fund- Much like this government, of the largest reviews of research ing from the police to invest in corporate Canada and public to date on the topic of BWCs communities of colour. New York, institutions have created a culture (body-worn cameras) and the re- Los Angeles, and Minneapolis are of window-dressing, fake smiles, sults were interesting, to say the all moving towards these commu- and bullshit corporate messag- least. The researchers at George nity-based definitions of health ing, using ill-communicated word Mason found that “BWCs have and safety. And I’m here for it. salads with ether dressing. It is in not produced dramatic changes We defunded education for this context that many employees in police behaviour, for better years, why can’t we defund the all over the country received the or worse.” Additionally, “it is not police? most poorly articulated Pollyanna clear from available evidence that The time for this Liberal gov- messages of hope and unity in BWCs improve citizens’ satisfac- ernment’s habit of selling our ac- the midst of the second week of tion with police encounters, as tivism back to us as unseasoned global protests against police might be expected if BWCs were chicken and telling us it amounts brutality. having substantial effects on to change is over. Therefore, until It’s time to stop the performa- police behaviour.” these Canadian “leaders” get off tive allyship. So much for evidence-based their knees and get on to pro- Performative allyship is when decision-making. I guess evidence ducing legislative and political people—who do not belong to the is only relevant when supporting change that is tangible, they can marginalized community they this government’s confirmation keep their platitudes and faux claim allyship with—adopt the bias and marketing. acts of solidarity. label of an ally to that community Meanwhile in the United Erica Ifill is a co-host of the without actually doing anything Demonstrators participate in the ‘No Peace Until Justice’ protest on States, the Democrats just Bad+Bitchy podcast. for the community. This is harm- Parliament Hill on June 5. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade introduced a sweeping police The Hill Times Meet Kim

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Through our together, collaboratively and respectfully The leaders of the words and with each other and other groups, toward a our actions, better Senate, and a better Canada. Progressive Senate Group we will work In furtherance of our goal to ensure the together, equality of all Senators, we will intro- share their vision for Senate collaboratively duce a motion once the Senate resumes reform. and to repeal recent changes to the Senate respectfully rules—changes that take the ownership of with each committee positions away from individual other and Senators and put them under the control other groups, of the recognized groups. We say that a toward a Senator is a Senator is a Senator, and better Senate, each must be afforded the same individual and a better rights and privileges, no matter where they Canada, write sit in the Chamber. As Progressives, we are Sen. Jane committed to upholding this fundamental Cordy and principle. Sen. Dennis Senator Jane Cordy represents Nova Progressive Senator Jane Cordy & Dawson. The Scotia and is the leader of the Progressive Progressive Senator Dennis Dawson Hill Times Senate Group. Senator Dennis Dawson photograph by represent Lauzon, Que., and is the deputy Opinion Andrew Meade leader of the Progressive Senate Group. The Hill Times e read Senator Tony Dean’s recent Wopinion piece in iPolitcs with great interest. We welcome his views and the views of all Senators relating to Senate reform. These are all important issues to dis- cuss—institutional reform, Senate rules, and practices—but we would like first to acknowledge the very real struggles of Canadians at the present time. We are all You’re making a dierence gripped in a global pandemic, with people from coast to coast to coast worried about their friends and loved ones, their job security, and how to recover from this per- sonal and economic turmoil. Our society to keep people safe from is strained by racial tensions, long in the making, that require serious discussion and immediate change so that each and every Canadian can benefit equally from COVID-19 all this country has to offer. We pledge to play an active role as we move forward together. But the topic at hand here is Senate reform. For our part, the Progressive Sen- We all need to continue our eorts ate Group supports changes to enhance institutional independence, transparency, and accountability. We are firmly com- to protect each other. mitted to the principle of “sober second thought” when considering improvements to the Senate’s own rules and procedures. We embrace change that is thoughtful and ensures the equality of each Sena- Get tested if you tor, regardless of affiliation. Real Sen- Wear a face ate reform must rest on solid principles, are worried you may covering when some old and some new, and demonstrate have COVID-19, or respect for the rights and privileges of physical distancing each of us. have been exposed As our group’s name indicates, the is a challenge. Progressives come from a wide variety of to the virus. backgrounds and experiences, and share a common set of progressive views and a philosophy grounded in the values of liberty and equality. We firmly believe that independence is about choice, including the freedom to associate collaboratively Practice physical Continue to wash with other like-minded Senators in further- 2 m ance of common goals. distancing, stay hands frequently. Our group’s shared vision also rec- two metres apart. ognizes the importance of co-operating and negotiating with all Senators, parties, and groups in the Senate. But the Senate now lacks a crucial sense of collaboration and consensus building, which hinders any effective change. True reform can only be achieved by consen- sus amongst those committed to it; it cannot be imposed by one group even Inside or out, stay safe. Save lives. holding a simple majority. To that end, the Progressives are ready and willing to work collaboratively with all Senators to achieve successful reform. Most importantly, the Progressive Sen- ate Group is inspired by the Algonquin word Mamidosewin, which means meeting Visit ontario.ca/coronavirus place and walking together. Mamidosewin will always guide how our members Paid for by the Government of Ontario work and support one another. Through our words and our actions, we will work 14 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2020 | THE HILL TIMES Comment

As protests of unfair policing have mounted in more than 100 cities around the globe and in Canada, including in Ottawa on June 5, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and other elected leaders have vowed to do more to tackle the problem, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Though badly needed, curbing officially sanctioned racism may prove long and difficult

providing indisputable evidence from the special squad after two And research has shown that In many cities, including To- This uprising, which of the appalling, deeply ingrained officers involved were suspended Black and Indigenous people ronto, years of efforts by local au- has shown unusual racial injustice and police brutality and investigated. Mayor Byron are dying at the hands of police thorities to address police impuni- built into our governance systems. Brown later suggested it was all at much higher rate than white ty through new policies, training, staying power, has The protests across the United the fault of the victim, long-time people. A CBC study of people and procedures have done little States, Canada, and much of the peace activist Martin Gugino, who died during an encounter to alter police culture, which is some speculating that world sparked by George Floyd’s whom Brown labelled an “agita- with police between 2000 and often immune to change because murder have generated an over- tor.” There was also, of course, the 2017 found, for instance, that in of lax enforcement of improper the time for profound whelming condemnation of police infamous attack on peaceful dem- Winnipeg, Indigenous people conduct. After a 2018 Ontario Hu- and desperately brutality and racial violence. This onstrators in the park across from (who comprise 10 per cent of the man Rights Commission report uprising, which has shown unusual the White House to clear the way population) accounted for more confirmed that Black people are needed reforms staying power, has some speculat- for Trump, apparently annoyed by than 60 per cent of victims. The overrepresented in fatal police ing that the time for profound and reports that he had been directed same study said in Toronto, Black encounters, Valarie Steele of the has arrived after desperately needed reforms has to the White House bunker to people, who represent 8.6 per Black Action Defence Committee arrived after all these years. hide out, to stroll over to a church cent of the population, account told reporters she didn’t expect all these years. While this may be true, achiev- and hold up a Bible. for nearly 37 per cent of victims. much to come of yet another ing real change will be a long, However one frames the com- Of all 461 cases involving a fatal study. “As a community, we have uphill struggle against prejudice, parisons with the U.S., the fact is police encounter identified in the been studied to death,” Steele official intransigence, and solidly that Canada is very much in need 2018 study, the CBC only found said. “What is happening now has entrenched interests. U.S. police, of its own long overdue reckon- 18 cases where criminal charges been happening for decades.” emboldened by President Donald ing on officially condoned racial were filed against an officer, with The current upsurge of concern Trump’s denigration of civil rights injustice and police misconduct. at the time only two convictions. and demands for an end to govern- and his attempts to label the The examples are everywhere. As protests of unfair policing ment-sanctioned racist violence protestors as radicals and terror- In the 1990s, one of the rea- have mounted in more than 100 have provided a unique opportuni- ists, have reacted to the protests sons Vancouver police and the cities around the globe and in ty to address an issue that has been in many cases as if intent on RCMP failed to adequately inves- Canada, Prime Minister Justin neglected for far too long. What- reinforcing the notion that they tigate serial killer Robert Pickton, Trudeau and other elected leaders ever happens in the United States, Les Whittington are indeed beyond accountability. allowing him to go on murdering have vowed to do more to tackle where Trump is trying to turn it all Need to Know The videos of officers attacking women for a number of years, the problem. But the difficulty into a politically advantageous law- peaceful protestors and accred- was that some of the victims of making effective changes is and-order matter, Canadians need ited media from New York to L.A. were Indigenous women deemed well-known. For example, the to keep up the focus and the pres- TTAWA—Technology and the have lit up social media for two unworthy of consideration. On a Civilian Review and Complaints sure on governments to finally take Ointernet have led to deeply weeks. wider basis, the National In- Commission for the RCMP, origi- the steps needed to improve this troubling questions about the In Buffalo, N.Y., where police quiry into Missing and Murdered nally created in 1988, receives long-standing disgrace in a country ongoing health of politics and on video for no apparent reason Indigenous Women and Girls 2,000 complaints a year about supposedly committed to inclusion democracy. But a single invention, knocked down a 75-year-old man, found that RCMP indifference the Mounties’ conduct, including and tolerance. the camera phone, has opened the sending him to the hospital with a contributed to a cycle of violence misuse of force. But it has proven Les Whittington is a regular possibility of a singular, historic crack in his head, the 57 members leading to the death of thousands toothless, doing little to enhance columnist for The Hill Times. societal breakthrough by finally of the police Swat team resigned of Indigenous women. public accountability. The Hill Times THE HILL TIMES | WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2020 15

fill the role, as previously reported by Hill Before taking charge of then-trade min- Climbers. ister François-Philippe Champagne’s office Before joining Parliament Hill’s ministe- in 2017, Mr. Ovens had been chief of staff rial staff ranks, Ms. Haq spent almost two to then-foreign affairs minister Stéphane years, starting in January 2016, as a legisla- Dion since November 2015. hill climbers tive assistant to then-Liberal MP Raj Gre- Simon Robertson, a former director of wal. She’s also a former Ontario Liberal policy to the minister of small business by Laura Ryckewaert staffer, having been an aide to then-Ontar- and export promotion, is now manager of io Liberal MPP Marie-France Lalonde, who foresight at Policy Horizons Canada, a fed- was elected as the Member of Parliament eral government organization that reports for Orléans, Ont., last fall. to the Minister of Employment, Workforce Left tackling policy in Mr. Miller’s of- Development, and Disability Inclusion, fice currently is policy adviser Jordano currently Carla Qualtrough, through the New human resources Nudo and senior policy adviser Katherine department’s deputy minister. Koostachin, overseen by director of policy Katharine Heus. Mike Burton is chief of Simon adviser in the Prime staff to the minister. Robertson is now with Policy Catching up with some former Horizons Minister’s Office staffers Canada. Former PMO speechwriter Jeni Arm- Photograph strong recently signed on as a new instruc- courtesy of tor with Carleton University’s Clayton H. LinkedIn Prime Minister Riddell political management master’s Justin Trudeau, program and will begin a three-year term pictured on July 1. addressing media outside Jeni Rideau Cottage Armstrong on June 4. is now an The Hill Times instructor photograph by with Carleton A former associate with Miller Thom- Andrew Meade University’s son LLP, Mr. Robertson came to Ottawa political to work as a policy adviser in the PMO in management January 2016. Roughly a year later, he be- master’s came director of policy and parliamentary program. affairs to then-employment minister Patty Photograph Hajdu, and in the fall of 2018, joined Mary courtesy of Ng’s office as minister of small business. Carleton Benjamin Prud’Homme, who was last University working on the Hill as a policy adviser to then-foreign affairs minister Chrystia gating and resolving public complaints and Freeland, is now executive director of AI Plus, Hill Climbers catches systemic issues within its jurisdiction. for humanity with Mila–Quebec Artificial Ms. George has a background in law Ms. Armstrong left the Hill and her post Intelligence Institute, a Montreal-based up with a number of former and has a juris doctor degree from York as director of communications to Finance research institute and non-profit organiza- University’s Osgoode Hall Law School. Minister Bill Morneau as of February. She’d tion. political staff, including been working in the office since April During her studies, she was involved in Benjamin the school’s Community and Legal Aid 2018, starting as a senior communications Jeni Armstrong, who is adviser, and before then spent almost two Prud’Homme Services Program as its criminal law divi- is now with soon to start a three-year sion leader and was a summer student with and a half years as a lead speechwriter in the PMO. Quebec’s Adele Monaco Criminal Lawyers. She later Mila research term as an instructor spent almost a year as a student-at-law She was a speechwriter for Mr. Trudeau during the 2015 federal election, and institute. with Sitar & Milczarek: Criminal Trials and Photograph with Carleton University’s Appeals in Calgary. also helping to pen the party’s national campaign platform during that race. Ms. courtesy of political management Now in the PMO, Ms. George is step- LinkedIn ping in for senior human resources and Armstrong again helped to write, edit, and master’s program. legal affairs adviser Julie Robinson, who is develop the Liberal Party’s 2019 election currently on maternity leave. In this role, platform. she’s working under executive director of “Adding Jeni Armstrong to our teaching here’s a new human resources adviser planning, administration, and people Brett team gives our students a chance to learn Tin Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Thalmann, and helps to oversee special from and work with an experienced prac- Office, with the recent addition of Melissa assistants Kirsten Strom and Chantal titioner who knows the communications George. Tshimanga. skills they will need to put into practice on Katie Telford is chief of staff in the Day 1. She is the best in the business, and Melissa I am delighted she will be joining us,” said A former lawyer with Robinson Shep- George is PMO. Meanwhile, legislative and policy program director Stephen Azzi in a release pard Shapiro, Mr. Prud’Homme began the PMO’s announcing her new post May 28. working on the Hill in the fall of 2018 as new human adviser Bismah Haq has left Indigenous Services Minister Marc Miller’s office. Julian Ovens, who was chief of staff to an adviser to then-justice minister Jody resources the international trade minister from Janu- Wilson-Raybould and joined Ms. Free- adviser. Indigenous ary 2017 until late last year, recently joined land’s office roughly six months later. Photograph Services Crestview Strategy as a senior adviser, [email protected] courtesy of Minister working on contract. He’s also currently The Hill Times LinkedIn Marc Miller, doing contract government relations and pictured commercial advisory work focused on at a press natural resources and the Prairies, for Bru- conference nel Energy Canada, as previously reported on COVID-19 by Hill Climbers. measures in the West Julian Block on Ovens has May 14. The joined Ms. George officially joined the top Hill Times Crestview office last week, moving to Ottawa from photograph by Strategies. Toronto, where until recently she’d spent Andrew Meade Photograph the last two years working as an associate courtesy of business ethics consultant for the Work- LinkedIn place Safety and Insurance Board. The Ms. Haq had spent roughly two and WSIB is the Ontario government’s arms- a half years in the office overall, starting length workplace compensation board under then-minister Jane Philpott as a and works to administer and enforce the legislative adviser in October 2017. She left Order a Romantic province’s Workplace Safety and Insurance the office as of April. Act. Her last two months were spent acting Italian Dinner Before joining the WSIB in 2018, Ms. as director of parliamentary affairs and George spent roughly a year working as an issues management to the minister, after early resolution officer in the office of the Jeff Valois exited to become an Ontario 356 Preston St. • 613-749-7490 Ontario Ombudsman, which oversees the regional affairs adviser in the PMO and be- lafavoritapreston.com public sector and is charged with investi- fore Sara Amash was hired to permanently 16 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2020 | THE HILL TIMES News UN Security Council UN Security Council election win could boost Trudeau’s international capital, says former diplomat

‘It’s the one foreign Prime Minister Justin policy venture that is Trudeau has made winning a temporary truly his,’ says former seat on the UN Security Council a diplomat Colin cornerstone of his Robertson on Justin foreign policy. The Hill Times photograph by Trudeau’s campaign Andrew Meade for a seat on the UN Former diplomat Colin Roberton says Security Council. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has made a spot for Canada on the UN Continued from page 1 Security Council a personal test. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia mean that Canada won’t have a place on the body over a 30-year period, last appearing on the The Trudeau government’s council in 2000. Until its loss in Security Council campaign the 2010 vote, Canada had been kicked off in 2016, years after on the Security Council in every Ireland and Norway launched decade since 1946. their campaigns in 2005 and 2007, Since making a pledge in 2016 respectively. to re-engage with the United Norway is thought to be a Nations and make a bid for a Se- guaranteed winner of one of the curity Council seat, the campaign seats, leaving Canada to compete has been one of the main corner- UN ambassador, than on Mr. “A loss will signal that Canada Brian Mulroney and Jean Chré- with Ireland for the other. stone’s of Mr. Trudeau’s (Papine- Trudeau. has few friends and does not have tien—there are few initiatives to “The Irish have distinguished au, Que.) foreign policy and was “[Mr. Blanchard] has been a lot of clout on the world stage. It press forward on while sitting on themselves of late, the same included in the throne speech in working assiduously to court will certainly be a judgement on the body. way the New Zealanders did December. various UN members,” he said. a lack of strong presence in the Prof. Hampson said the cam- when they ran successfully, as Former Canadian diplomat Co- “We’ve been strategically op- world because of [Mr. Trudeau’s] paigns are more referendums on [a country] that represents small lin Robertson told The Hill Times portunistic—which you have to poor record.” long-standing reputations than a nations,” Mr. Robertson said. “The that if Canada is successful, it be in these campaigns,” said Prof. “I think the campaign for certain leader’s foreign policy. fact that we’re neither big nor will give Mr. Trudeau a boost with Hampson, referencing intentional the Security Council is like a “The rest of the world is not small—we’re just kind of in the added weight on the international aid announcements during the campaign in a national election. micro-viewing Canadian foreign middle—is a disadvantage be- stage. pandemic and Canada’s co-chair- You have to deliver things and policy,” he said, noting that there cause the Norwegians and Irish “Like most leaders in their ing of a high-level May 28 UN you have to promise things,” Mr. are some issues that will be hot- can say, ‘we represent smaller second term, they want to spend meeting with Secretary-General Coulon said. “I think Canada has button concerns for voting na- interests’ and we don’t have a more time doing international António Guterres and Jamaican promised a lot and not delivered.” tions, but they will more likely be natural constituency.” work,” said Mr. Robertson, who Prime Minister Andrew Holness He added that he didn’t think looking at what Canada will do He added that Mr. Trudeau has in a more than 30-year career on economic devastation brought the result in next week’s elec- for them on councils away from tried to establish a constituency in Canada’s foreign service had on by the pandemic. tion will have a large impact the Security Council. with La Francophonie and the postings to Canada’s mission at “They will not just be looking Commonwealth—in particular, the UN. “If he’s able to win this, Canada’s at the little picture, but also the with Commonwealth nations in I think that gives him a bit more Ambassador big picture,” he said. the Caribbean. clout on the international stage.” to the UN, Prof. Hampson said Canada’s The UN Security Council elec- Marc-André Vote could alter Canada’s larger foreign affairs budget tion is set to take place on June Blanchard, could prove to be an advantage. 17 with Canada competing with was image as traditional “The Irish have been running a Ireland and Norway for two non- appointed Security Council nation, very good campaign, a very slick permanent seats in the 2021 and to the campaign. They certainty got 2022 term in the Western Europe New York say experts their oar in the water very early. and Others bloc. City post Foreign policy experts told But when all is said and done, Unlike the leaders of Ireland in 2016. The Hill Times that a loss in next Canada has deeper pockets,” and Norway, Mr. Trudeau has United week’s vote could mean a shift in he said, citing Canada’s larger made the campaign a personal Nations the view of Canada as a regu- official development assistance test, Mr. Robertson said, and the photograph lar participant on the Security budget. end result—win or lose—will fall by JC Council. Prof. Hampson said if Canada at his feet. McIlwaine “If you lose next week, we does in fact win the June 17 vote, “It’s the one foreign policy could be absent for another 10 it will have to wrestle with how venture that is truly his,” Mr. Rob- years,” Mr. Coulon said. to operate within a dysfunctional ertson said. “He made the decision Prof. Hampson said the hit to Security Council. to do this and he has worked very Canada’s image would be more “This may be a classic case hard [on the campaign], particu- domestic than international. of: ‘I won the auction, but I don’t larly in the last six months.” “I think in terms of our im- want the prize.’” As Mr. Trudeau has contended age of ourselves, [a loss] will be “The Security Council, as with the fallout of the COVID-19 damaging,” he said. “It’s part of our we’ve seen, has gone from pandemic, he has taken time to Mr. Robertson said the elec- on Mr. Trudeau’s foreign policy DNA and this will be seen as quite deadlock to deadlock,” he said. speak with some world leaders tion will serve as a “barometer” legacy. Without many overarching damaging to that DNA in terms of “It only really works when the about Canada’s campaign for the on Canada’s popularity on the initiatives on the world stage, the our own national identity.” great powers are willing to Security Council seat. international stage. prime minister will bring little to A number of issues complicate work together. Certainly the key Carleton University interna- Jocelyn Coulon, a former the Security Council in order to Canada’s path to winning the three—China, Russia, and the tional affairs professor Fen Osler policy adviser to past foreign af- build a legacy, Mr. Coulon said. vote. It is an outlier in a group of United States—are at logger- Hampson said given the loss in fairs minister Stéphane Dion and “The Trudeau government has Western European countries and heads.” 2010, if Canada does win a seat author of Canada is Not Back: basically done what the Conser- Canada was a late entry in the “The risk we run is we’re go- on the council it will be a seen as How Justin Trudeau is in Over His vatives have done during their campaign. ing to be there, but there’s not go- a “big win.” Head on Foreign Policy, said the stay in power,” he said, adding Mr. Robertson said there are ing to be a whole lot to do,” Prof. But he said a victory will be vote could be seen as a referen- that unlike past governments open questions if Canada was Hampson said. more of a commentary on Marc- dum on how other countries view who won a seat on the Security doomed from the start of its cam- [email protected] André Blanchard, Canada’s Canada. Council—like the governments of paign due to its late entry. The Hill Times The Hill Times Policy Briefing June 10, 2020 THE NORTH

COVID-19 has made Open and honest the North’s quest for dialogue with Indigenous equality a steeper climb communities guide N.W. T. Premier COVID-19 response Caroline Cochrane p. 19 Liberal MP Pam Damoff p. 21

Government must COVID-19 exposes do more to help northerners and their risks of social and businesses bounce back economic inequity Conservative MP Bob ITK president Natan Zimmer p. 19 Obed p. 20 18 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2020 | THE HILL TIMES The North Policy Briefing

Dan Vandal is the Housing is a particularly acute first person to hold issue in the Inuit Nunangat, the the standalone ancestral home of the Inuit that title of minister of comprises multiple provinces and northern affairs. territories, and takes into account The coronavirus not just land, but also water and pandemic 'threw ice: Nunatsiavut (northern Labra- a monkey wrench' dor), Nunavik (northern Quebec), into the work he Inuvialuit (northern Northwest was tackling in his Territories), and Nunavut. In these mandate letter, regions, overcrowded houses in he says. The Hill need of serious repairs are the Times photograph norm. by Andrew Meade The 2016 census reported that 51.7 per cent of Inuit in Inuit Nunangat live in overcrowded houses. When broken down by region, Nunavut and Nunavik are the most overcrowded with more than 56 per cent of people in Nunavut, and 52 per cent of people in Nunavik, living in overcrowded houses. Those numbers drop to 28.6 per cent in Inuvialuit, and 20.4 per cent in Nunasiatvut. The 2016 census also reported that 31.5 per cent of Inuit in Inuit Nunangat live in homes in need of major repairs. The regional disparities are not as stark but no less alarming as the overcrowd- ing data. In Nunavut, Inuvialuit, and Nunasiatvut, about 30 per work that I was going to do with cent of people live in dilapidated the mandate letter,” Mr. Vandal houses, compared to 24 per cent Pandemic underlines need for said in a June 4 interview with of Inuit in Nunavik. The Hill Times from his Manitoba Housing is considered by riding. During the pandemic, Mr. many health experts to be one of Vandal said he has been acting the most important and well- better northern housing: Vandal as a liaison between territorial researched social determinants premiers, cabinet ministers, In- of health. A study published last digenous leaders, businesses, and year in the Journal of Epidemiolo- Northern Affairs territorial non-profits to “reflect gy and Community Health found their needs at the cabinet table that the poor housing conditions Minister Dan Vandal and to make sure they’re getting faced by many Inuit is a major the help they need.” contributor to Inuit tuberculosis says he’s hearing Mr. Vandal said his conversa- rates that are 300 times that of the tions with northern leaders since non-Indigenous Canadian popula- most about the need mid-March have once again tion. A 2016 Public Health Agency for more money highlighted the poor housing of Canada study reported the conditions many northerners tuberculosis rate among Inuit as for housing and face, especially those in the Inuit 170.1 per 100,000 people. The rate Nunangat regions, and the need for Indigenous people is also very infrastructure as to do more to help. high at 23.5 per 100,000 people, “We need better housing for whereas the non-Indigenous northerners the territories in every area of Canadians rate is just 0.5 per the North. If the virus was to take 100,000 people. grapple with the While housing is the top prior- Northern Affairs Minister Dan Vandal, middle, with Prime Minister Justin hold in the territories, and thank ity for northerners, according pandemic fallout. Trudeau and Governor General Julie Payette at the November 2019 cabinet God it hasn’t, it would be very to Mr. Vandal’s accounts of his swearing-in ceremony. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade hard to self isolate in towns and villages where the housing is sub- conversations, he also said that standard and there’s no room for infrastructure continually comes Continued from page 1 people to stay away from other up as a pressing need. Mr. Vandal (Saint Boniface- people if they’re living ten to a “Infrastructure is not even in Saint Vital, Man.) is the first house,” Mr. Vandal said. “We need my mandate letter, but it’s just so person to hold the standalone title to do a better job as the federal important that it keeps coming of Minister of Northern Affairs. government working with territo- up,” Mr. Vandal said. Previously, the responsibilities for rial governments to deliver good Conservative Senator Dennis northern economic development quality housing that is safe and Patterson (Nunavut), who chaired and relations with Indigenous affordable for the people that live the special Senate Committee on and territorial governments had in the North.” the Arctic, said the travel restric- been split between several depart- The territories have been tions have highlighted the need ments. A June 2019 report from largely successful in warding off for better infrastructure in a the special Senate Committee the coronavirus, which Mr. Vandal region where many communities on the Arctic recommended the credits to an all-hands-on-deck are fly-in only. government appoint a stand- collaborative effort between ter- Sen. Patterson said the Grays alone minister to be a “‘champion’ ritorial and northern community Bay Road and Port Project would within the Government of Canada Members of the Senate’s special Arctic Committee, chaired by Dennis Patterson, leaders. Just 16 cases have been be a good one for the federal to facilitate stronger relations right, pictured with deputy chair Patricia Bovey, middle, in 2019. Sen. Patterson reported across all three territo- government to put more money with territorial and Indigenous said he has high hopes for Mr. Vandal after his committee recommended creating ries with no deaths. Eleven cases behind because it would create governments.” the Minister of Northern Affairs. Photograph courtesy of the Senate of Canada have been reported in Yukon, five economic opportunity and even- In the 42nd Parliament, Mr. Van- in Northwest Territories, and none tually be an overland transporta- dal served as the parliamentary post-secondary education to ter- The mandate letter has 11 in Nunavut. At the time of writing, tion system in a region where secretary for Indian affairs and ritorial and Indigenous relations. points. Some are more specific, Northwest Territories has tested such infrastructure is virtually northern development from Aug. The preamble says he is tasked such as increasing the Northern 2,283 people with 41 still pending non-existent. 31, 2018 to July 15, 2019, then as with generating “more economic Residents Deduction for travel for a 0.002 per cent positive rate. The project is a 227-kilometre, the parliamentary secretary for opportunity and a higher quality of costs, while others are more Yukon has tested 1,201 people all-season road, which aims to Indigenous services until the elec- life in the North of Canada” while expansive, such as working with six still pending for a 0.009 connect mineral-rich regions in tion. After winning re-election, “acting in support of our sovereign- alongside federal, territorial, and per cent positive rate. Nunavut Nunavut and Northwest Territories Mr. Vandal was named to cabinet ty and national interest,” as well Indigenous colleagues to imple- has tested 835 people. All report- with arctic shipping routes and on Nov. 20, 2019. as “strengthening the relationship ment the Arctic and Northern ed cases are now considered re- create a link to the national high- His mandate letter gives him with the territorial governments Policy Framework. covered, though some test results way and rail systems in the North. an expansive portfolio ranging and advancing policy and pro- Then the coronavirus hit and are still pending, according to the [email protected] from economic development and grams that support northerners.” threw a “monkey wrench into the territorial governments. The Hill Times THE HILL TIMES | WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2020 19 Policy BriefingThe North

them as opportunities to address COVID-19 has made the North’s remaining ANPF goals, including the right infrastructure and eco- nomic investments for our unique circumstances. We also need to do this in the unique context of quest for equality a steeper climb the NWT, as a public government respecting the self-determination inequalities between northerners If northerners were looking critical lifeline for our territories of Indigenous governments with We owe it to the and their fellow Canadians. Most up a steep hill before COVID-19, are struggling. self-government and land claims troubling, are those challenges though, the climb to get on an Like all governments, the agreement. people of the NWT to that keep our residents from truly equal footing with the rest of the GNWT has moved rapidly to As we begin to plan for the thriving as people, like a critical country is now even more daunt- provide COVID-19 relief and sup- national social and economic make sure we don’t lack of affordable housing, access ing. port to NWT residents. Given the recovery from COVID-19, north- lose the gains we to health care and education, and We have enhanced our health wide-ranging social and econom- erners need the Government limited opportunities for mean- and enforcement measures to ic dimensions of the pandemic, of Canada to make sure that it have made in the ingful work and good incomes manage the pandemic, resulting many of these investments and continues to consider the persis- due to our small economy. in significant costs to our gov- measures have helped us make tent and unique socio-economic past three months. These issues were also flagged ernment and economy. We have some major advances in improv- and environmental challenges by the Special Senate Commit- secured our borders, established ing the health, housing, and other that have affected our territories We also owe it to tee on the Arctic and the House isolation centres to prevent the social supports our people have since well before the pandemic, them to build on Standing Committee on Foreign spread of COVID-19 to small so urgently needed. as well as our limited capacity to Affairs and International De- communities with limited health- With assistance from the Gov- participate in and benefit from these gains together. velopment in separate studies care capacity, and recommended ernment of Canada, we have been programs designed primarily for published last year, and I know or directed the closure of many able to add critically needed units southern Canada typically based that the Government of Canada businesses that couldn’t meet to our housing stock across the on per capita funding and cost- is as concerned for the welfare of necessary public health require- territory, implement new child- sharing arrangements. northerners as I am. ments. care supports and subsidies for Canada has stepped up and Prior to COVID-19, the Current projections will parents required to work, provide is providing supports to north- Government of Canada made a see our government spending wage top-ups for essential work- erners as part of its pandemic commitment to addressing the at least $40-million to fund its ers, and economic relief to people response that have been des- challenges facing the North in own COVID-19 operations. We who have lost jobs as a result of perately needed for a long time. its Arctic and Northern Policy have also provided targeted as- the pandemic. The end of COVID-19 can’t Framework (ANPF). This compre- sistance to NWT residents and This is real progress for NWT mean an end to these criti- hensive commitment to strategic businesses worth an estimated residents. It is also an example cal supports. I look forward to investment in the North and $30-million. People are being of how quickly and concretely continued partnership with the Caroline Cochrane enhanced policy development laid off and we expect some our governments can achieve the federal government as we work Opinion is a great step welcomed by all businesses will fold or be scaled goals of the ANPF when the need together in a coordinated fashion northerners. The appointment of down, while many more will is so urgent. with territorial leaders to make the Hon. Dan Vandal as minister have increased debt. Tourism—a We owe it to the people of the permanent gains and strengthen ven before COVID-19, of northern affairs was another significant growth sector and NWT to make sure we don’t lose Canada’s North for the benefit of ECanada’s northern territories positive step, and I certainly source of opportunities for the gains we have made in the all Canadians. faced significant social, economic, have enjoyed his partnership and Indigenous businesses and com- past three months. We also owe Caroline Cochrane is premier and environmental challenges support in helping to address munities—has been all but shut it to them to build on these gains of the Northwest Territories. that create persistent gaps and longstanding northern needs. down, and the airlines that are a together, and find ways to use The Hill Times

tunate that our mineral explora- Government must do more tion sector, which is so vital to the northern economy, is still unable to access this program. As we begin to focus on to help northerners and recovery, the federal government will also need to ensure seasonal businesses—like the tourism indus- try—have the necessary support to their businesses bounce back survive what will undoubtedly be a difficult summer with territorial to decline across the country, it protective equipment as we begin and U.S. borders remaining closed. The Liberal feels as though we are at a point to gradually ease health restric- The federal government must government must in the crisis where all of us are tions and re-open our economy. As re-evaluate their emergency busi- trying to catch our collective this demand increases, more needs Nunavut Premier Joe Savikataaq is ness measures to ensure these listen to northerners breath, take stock of where we to be done to ensure our health- pictured in Ottawa in November 2019. important sectors to the North’s are, examine what is working and care workers and businesses have It is clear that the success the North economy do not get left behind. to ensure they have what isn’t, and ready ourselves the support and supplies they need. has had in blocking the spread of It is also vital that federal sup- for whatever happens next. As the shadow minister for COVID-19 has been thanks to the quick port is available to help ensure the support they need Thanks to the quick actions of northern affairs and the Northern action of northern leadership, writes the sustainability of our northern local leadership throughout the Economic Development Agency, I Conservative MP Bob Zimmer. The Hill airlines, which provide critical to continue protecting North, the territories have seen will continue to raise the issue of Times photograph by Andrew Meade services to remote, fly-in com- the health and safety low numbers of confirmed COV- personal protective equipment for munities, such as supplying food ID-19 cases, all of which have re- our remote northern communi- much needed assistance which is and providing access to health- of residents, while covered. Nunavut remains one of ties. Any potential outbreak could putting their future at risk. care services. These services must the few places left on Earth with have a devastating impact and It was almost two months ago continue uninterrupted. also ensuring the no confirmed cases. However, these communities need readily that the Yukon Chamber of Mines It is clear that the success the concerns remain about potential available medical supplies and and the Northwest Territories and North has had in blocking the economy can recover. outbreaks and how to adequately equipment, as well as testing, to Nunavut Chamber of Mines sent spread of COVID-19 has been support our health-care and front- help prevent any possible spread. a letter to Minister of Northern thanks to the quick action of north- line workers, as well as northern Given the testimony we have Affairs Dan Vandal outlining ern leadership. As we move forward businesses moving forward. heard at committee, the Liberal their concerns with the Canada through this time of uncertainty, The House Standing Commit- government must address how Emergency Wage Subsidy. Due to the Liberal government must listen tee of Indigenous and Northern they are ensuring our northern the definition of revenues laid out to northerners to ensure they have Affairs is currently studying the communities have access to these in the program, non-revenue-gen- the support they need to continue government’s response to the vitally important supplies now and erating industries like the North’s protecting the health and safety of pandemic. Almost every witness in the weeks and months ahead. mineral exploration sector have residents, while also ensuring the we have heard from has said I have also heard from busi- been deemed ineligible by the economy can recover. that their communities still don’t ness leaders across the North Liberals and they have yet to fix Bob Zimmer is the Conserva- Bob Zimmer have enough personal protective who are concerned that the this flaw in the program. tive MP for Prince George–Peace Opinion equipment. A lack of testing also emergency business measures the While it is positive news that River–Northern Rockies, B.C., and remains a concern when looking Liberal government has imple- some mines were able to safely his party’s northern affairs and towards recovery plans. mented have left far too many of continue operations throughout Northern Economic Development s the number of confirmed We are already seeing an in- the North’s vital industries out the pandemic and others are now Agency critic. Acases of COVID-19 continue crease in the demand for personal in the cold, unable to qualify for beginning to re-open, it is unfor- The Hill Times 20 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2020 | THE HILL TIMES THE HILL TIMES | WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2020 21 The North Policy Briefing Policy BriefingThe North Canada and the EU in the Arctic: a region for enhanced co-operation

Where interest in these re- important factor in this context, least in science and research, Arctic waters. Canada has tainable exploitation of Galileo, provides the most ac- We are fortunate to gions was previously very much as is the EU’s commitment to the where we have contributed contributed considerable resources. With our Canadian curate signals currently avail- the business of the eight Arctic common objective of ensuring some 200-million euros over sums totalling 20-million euro partners, we have been look- able of any global navigation have a close friend states, the threats brought by that the Arctic remains an area of recent years to a number of to these efforts. ing into how we can facilitate system, and especially so in climate change, coupled with geo- low tension. These overriding in- cutting-edge projects, and What’s more, Canada mobility between Indigenous high latitudes pertinent to in Canada, a country political shifts and the potential terests are enshrined in the most collaborated closely with and the EU were instrumen- peoples in Canada and Canada and the Arctic. with which we share exploitation of significant re- recent iteration of the EU’s Arctic Canada. tal in the groundbreaking Greenland, to strengthen fa- As global interest in the sources on land, at sea, and under policy, published in 2016. This co-operation is excel- agreement that established a milial, cultural, and economic Arctic grows, it is more core values as well the seabed, have all contributed In all this, we are fortunate to lent, both broad and deep, moratorium on fishing in the ties. important than ever that like- to a growing international focus have a close friend in Canada, a and has already brought Central Arctic Ocean. The EU has developed a minded nations and organi- as many priorities on the Arctic. Three of the Euro- country with which we share core considerable success. EU-funded research world-class Earth observa- zations enhance their co-op- pean Union’s member countries values as well as many priorities In 2013, the EU and Cana- with Canadian participation tion system, Copernicus, eration. We must ensure that when it comes to are Arctic states, and the EU first when it comes to Arctic policy. I da—plus the U.S.—signed the includes a project to give which offers huge potential the region remains an area Arctic policy. developed a dedicated Arctic have been impressed by the co- “Galway statement,” pledg- polar scientists better access for fruitful collaboration with of peace and co-operation, policy paper as far back as 2008. operation we already enjoy with ing to join forces on Atlantic to ice-breakers and improve Canada, which has extensive that economic development The EU is not only geographi- Canada and the huge potential Ocean research, promote the marine-based research in the experience in monitoring the is sustainable and benefits cally and politically present in for building on the work we do sustainable management of ice-covered Arctic Ocean, and Arctic, on the ground and the Indigenous populations, the Arctic. We are also a major together. its resources, and study the a project to set up innovation from space. Copernicus can and that the effects of climate economic player and a source of As the EU’s special envoy for interplay of the Atlantic with platforms for security and provide support in tackling change are mitigated to the legislation with a direct bearing Arctic matters since April, my the Arctic Ocean, particularly emergency response institu- societal challenges—from en- greatest extent possible. on parts of the Arctic, and we role is to liaise with specialists on climate change. We are co- tions in the Arctic. vironmental protection, crop With this in mind, the are at the forefront of the fight across a wide range of disciplines operating closely on efforts And we are delighted monitoring, climate change EU greatly values the close against global warming, which in the European Commission to deal with black carbon, the that Canada is interested in monitoring to disaster sup- and fruitful co-operation it is affecting the Arctic more to drive forward the EU Arctic impure residual soot emit- enhancing its Arctic co-oper- port—and discussions on already enjoys with Canada, seriously than any other place policy, to work with EU Member ted by factories, cars, ships, ation with us still further. EU-Canada co-operation are but also looks forward to on Earth. The EU has a strong States and the European Parlia- and domestic sources, which We both have a strong de- ongoing. deepening that work in the Michael Mann interest in contributing to close ment, to deepen international EU-funded research with Canadian accelerates the melting of sire to promote the interests This co-operation could years to come. I look forward Opinion multilateral co-operation in the co-operation, and to promote the participation includes a project to Arctic ice. Significantly, the of the Indigenous peoples of pave the way for joint initia- to playing my part in tak- Arctic, to leading an international considerable amount of work we give polar scientists better access to EU is the largest donor to the Arctic. They possess so tives on other technologies, ing our relationship to new coalition to fight climate change, already do. ice-breakers and improve marine-based nuclear waste restitution tak- much crucial knowledge of too, such as satellite naviga- heights. ver the past decade, the level and in doing all we can to ensure The EU inherently plays a research in the ice-covered Arctic ing place in the Kola Peninsu- their region and are, at the tion and quantum. Satellite Michael Mann is the Eu- Oof international attention paid that the region is developed in a major role in the region, but per- Ocean, writes Michael Mann. NOAA la (Russia), with remarkable same time, hardest hit by the navigation is an area where ropean Union’s special envoy to the Arctic has grown exponen- sustainable way. The livelihood of haps we have been too shy about photograph by Jeremy Potter results in removing hazard- negative consequences of the EU, through its Global for Arctic matters. tially. Arctic Indigenous peoples is an communicating our efforts, not ous radioactive material from melting ice and the unsus- Satellite Navigation System, The Hill Times

overwhelmed in the event of a where Inuit lived, sometimes highest rates of TB of any Canadi- surge in the numbers of Inuit and leading to epidemics. The Span- an-born population in Canada. COVID-19 exposes others contracting the disease. ish influenza epidemic of 1918-19, Inuit-specific and Inuit-deter- Strict travel restrictions to for example, devastated Inuit mined COVID-19 responses will Open and honest dialogue with Indigenous Inuit regions have been effec- camps and settlement areas, such have the most beneficial impact risks of social and tive at keeping COVID-19 out of as Okak and Hebron, when a on our population during this most Inuit communities so far. Moravian mission supply ship time of uncertainty. Inuit organi- As the pandemic extends into the called the Harmony brought the zations have used funds allocated communities guide COVID-19 response short Arctic summer season, Inuit disease to the north coast of what by the federal government to economic inequity communities are faced with hard is now Nunatsiavut. This outbreak support the health and well-being choices that balance the poten- resulted in the loss of 86 of the of Inuit. This includes funding for demic, starting with the National We’re also supporting to $306.8-million in funding to We also firmly believe that tial risk of relaxing public health 100 residents in Hebron. In Okak, community harvesting, support Throughout Health Emergency Management community-based solutions to support small and medium-sized no one should be faced with the taken a global pandemic to gener- measures with desperately needed only 59 survived of the 263 Inuit for elders, measures to provide Network, which was created in prevent, prepare, and respond to Indigenous businesses, working choice between a roof above Inuit-specific and ate new attention and focus on travel for health care, visiting fam- living there. daily water and sewer deliveries, the pandemic, 2019 from $80-million in new COVID-19. Funding through the through Aboriginal Financial their heads or food for their long-overlooked challenges such funding for food banks, and com- communities have led funding for First Nations health Indigenous Community Support Institutions. The funding will family. But too often, this is the Inuit-determined as tuberculosis, crowded housing, Strict travel restrictions munity distribution of cleaning emergency preparedness, plan- Fund allows First Nation, Inuit, help approximately 6,000 First case. We announced an increase violence, and limited access to to Inuit regions have supplies, among other Inuit-deter- the way and found ning, and capacity building, and Métis communities to address Nations, Inuit, and Métis-owned of $270-million to the On-reserve COVID-19 responses health-care services, this situation been effective at mined initiatives. which meant that planning could their priorities to do what best businesses by providing inter- Income Assistance programs to will have the most has made it undeniably clear that keeping COVID-19 COVID-19 can and should be a innovative solutions start early. suits their needs. In the North, est-free loans and non-repayable help First Nation individuals and governments must work with Inu- out of most Inuit turning point in Canada’s under- When Indigenous leaders Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated contributions through these families during difficult times so beneficial impact it in the coming months and years communities so far, standing of the potential long-term to the problems we told us about their unique needs is taking steps to meet the needs institutions. they can provide for their family. to end the social and economic writes Natan Obed, but impacts that social and economic and the challenges, we listened. of their communities by offering First Nations living off reserve We’ve also announced $75.2-mil- on our population inequities that have perpetuated as the pandemic extends inequities have on our society and are all facing. Canada’s COVID-19 Economic financial support for community and urban Indigenous peoples lion in new investments to this vulnerability. into the short Arctic the need to eliminate them. We Response Plan includes sup- freezers and local food banks, are facing unique challenges support First Nations, Inuit, and during this time of Inuit face a greater burden summer season, Inuit have seen how rapidly govern- ports tailored to Indigenous and supporting self-isolating on during COVID-19. Organiza- Métis Nation post-secondary and of risk for contracting the virus communities will be ments have mobilized to invest bil- realities to improve access to the land. tions like the Toronto Aboriginal recent graduates affected by the uncertainty. that causes COVID-19 compared faced with hard choices. lions of dollars in stimulus spend- support for First Nation, Inuit Throughout the pandemic, Support Services Council have pandemic. to most other Canadians, and Flickr photograph by ing when the health and economic and Métis individuals, busi- communities have led the way had to change their service- While we are seeing positive may face a higher probability for Fiona Paton viability of the entire Canadian nesses, and communities. This and found innovative solutions delivery models to provide food, outcomes from this collaboration experiencing severe symptoms population is at stake. ITK has for is in addition to other initiatives to the problems we are all facing. shelter, and culturally appropri- and investment, we know there of the disease. This is because ily, and economic development. This was before the time of years called on governments to offered to assist all individuals In Treaty Six Territory in Alberta, ate services. Our government is is more work to do. We need to the health inequities and poor Inuit may also face unintended widely available vaccines and eliminate the profound infrastruc- during the pandemic, such as Whitefish Lake First Nation is providing $90-million to organi- continue to listen to Indigenous living conditions that many of social impacts, such as house- governmental health services. The ture gap between Inuit Nunangat the Canada Emergency Re- using their garment facility to zations supporting Indigenous voices. We are working in part- our people experience could hold violence and child sexual extent of the impacts of various and most other regions of Canada sponse Benefit. produce masks for the commu- peoples living off-reserve and in nership with Indigenous com- magnify the impacts of COVID-19 abuse, from government physical epidemics on Inuit began to gar- through similar investments that Liberal MP Pam Damoff Our first priority was to re- nity and other First Nations. The urban centres. This is in addition munities to ensure their safety in our communities, causing the distancing and isolation measures ner attention from government would bring our homeland into Opinion spond to immediate health needs facility has provided four masks to the $157.5-million provided and well-being, and ensuring that virus to spread more rapidly and intended to protect the population. officials in Canada in the 1920s the rest of Canada as a nation- supporting the rapid and efficient to every household on reserve, to the Reaching Home program our collective efforts to address potentially contribute to larger Our people have historically when physicians started coming building exercise. public health response for Indig- and is now providing masks to to support people experiencing this pandemic will create a path Natan Obed numbers of people experienc- been among the most severely to Inuit Nunangat more regularly. As our country eventually re- irst Nations, Inuit, and Métis enous communities to the current neighbouring Beaver Lake Cree homelessness. to strengthen capacity, build re- Opinion ing severe symptoms from the impacted by infectious diseases. Tuberculosis, which was recog- covers and heals from the impacts Fface unprecedented and COVID-19 pandemic. This meant Nation as well as filling an order During the pandemic, we silience, address socio-economic disease. Household crowding and Evidence from previous epidem- nized as an epidemic among Inuit of this disease, it will be critical unique challenges during the increasing their health-care ca- for fire-retardant masks for Sun- know Indigenous women are at gaps, and support better out- a high prevalence of tobacco use ics across Inuit Nunangat provide as early as the late 1800s, contin- for governments to make the COVID-19 pandemic. Significant pacity and PPE stockpile, as well cor Energy. increased risk. That is why we are comes for First Nation, Inuit, and he threat of COVID-19 and and respiratory illness among our some insight into the profound ues to linger in Inuit Nunangat as major investments in our commu- socio-economic and health gaps as contracting additional nurses Indigenous businesses pro- supporting Indigenous women Métis communities. Tits potentially devastat- population may contribute to a impacts such events have had on an ongoing public health crisis nities that are necessary so that put them at greater risk during to support the health responses vide jobs, goods, and services, and their families fleeing domes- Liberal MP Pam Damoff repre- ing impacts on Inuit Nunangat higher burden of risk for con- our population, and their continu- today. It is estimated that by the we never find ourselves in such a these hard times. of communities. We made avail- and are an important part of tic violence by investing more sents Oakville–North Burlington, communities has put the daily tracting the disease and experi- ing impacts today. 1960s, half of all Inuit spent time position again. Regular, open, and honest able $285-million in funding so the Canadian economy. They, than $90-million over the next Ont., and is the parliamentary vulnerabilities of Inuit families encing severe symptoms. Already European settlers, missionar- in southern sanatoria recover- Natan Obed is president of dialogue with Indigenous leaders this work can continue while we too, are facing challenges and five years in shelters across the secretary to the minister of Indig- into focus for governments in a fragile health-care systems in ies, and whalers brought infec- ing from the disease. Today, our Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami. has guided and strengthened prepare for a potential COVID-19 economic hardships due to CO- country that offer protection and enous Services. new way. Although sadly, it has Inuit Nunangat could be quickly tious diseases with them to areas people continue to experience the The Hill Times Canada’s approach to this pan- resurgence. VID-19. We have dedicated up safety. The Hill Times 22 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2020 | THE HILL TIMES The North Policy Briefing

Currently, Nunavut remains the only jurisdiction in Canada where COVID-19 has not reached. So, a southern scientific team coming north to conduct research could introduce the virus, which would have devastating consequences, writes Mark Mallory. Photograph courtesy of Mark Mallory

Does a global pandemic signal the need for adjusted approaches to Arctic research?

entist working in Arctic Canada achievement. So, a southern time make it pretty much incon- community-based research will For some research for 20 years. Much of my lab’s re- scientific team coming north to ceivable in 2020. And as we often shine. Hopefully momentum will search takes place in Nunavut, at conduct research could introduce talk about even in a “normal” year, continue for community projects programs, hindsight some of the most remote, pictur- the virus, which would have dev- the Arctic waits for no one. now deferred to 2021. esque, and harsh locations imag- astating consequences. Is there a lesson in all of For programs that have not will show that better inable. We work collaboratively Although every Arctic sci- this for future field seasons? fully implemented community engagement with with federal departments and entist I’ve talked to knows that For some research programs, research partnerships, 2020 may northern communities to under- shutting down research was the hindsight will show that better be the opportunity to think criti- Arctic communities take research and monitoring that right call, we also know that the engagement with Arctic commu- cally on how to push towards this fulfills obligations from interna- effects on research programs nities to develop truly collab- goal and to explore what can be to develop truly tional agreements (e.g., Minamata will be diverse and profound. For orative research, in which local done by communities that are still and Stockholm Conventions, some (like ours), the loss of data citizens are trained to collect going out on the land as part of collaborative research Kyoto Protocol) or national legis- will ultimately be an inconve- data or service field-monitoring their cultural practices and men- will help minimize lation (e.g., Species At Risk Act, nient blip in the long-term infor- equipment, will help minimize tal health wellness. Migratory Birds Convention Act). mation. For other programs, and the impacts of these types of Don’t get me wrong—most the impacts of these While every year Arctic research especially for student research, it years. Frankly, many scientists Arctic science still requires that comes with enormous challenges represents an often-irreplaceable have already been putting much specialized individuals and ad- types of years. (logistics, finances, safety, per- loss of key information and more effort into working with vanced technologies travel to the mits, consultations, weather), you resources. I really feel for sci- Arctic communities in the last 20 North each year. Moreover, early- do not consider the possibility entists in that situation. Thank- years, by using local knowledge, career Arctic scientists need the that even with money, equipment, fully, granting agencies and the developing or expanding citizen experience in the field to be pre- and permits in hand, the field government have responded science programs, or supporting pared for leading research in the season will be a “no go.” supportively with funding exten- training initiatives. For example, future. As such, the loss of many But, welcome to 2020, the “lost sions. most years our programs partner projects and associated data, and year” of Arctic research, all due to Is there anything we can do with Inuit hunters to gather the scientific training that accom- a global pandemic. for the 2020 field season? In most samples from animals they have panied that research, will delete- The rationale for stopping Arc- cases, no, it’s too late. With new harvested, which we can use for riously affect Arctic research for tic research is pretty obvious. Arc- COVID-19 cases still appearing in contaminants work. There have years. For some research areas, tic communities support a high southern Canada, the North has also been nationally recognized more investment in community- proportion of highly vulnerable to stay out of bounds. Even if it projects that have emerged from driven research may buffer those Mark Mallory citizens, notably cherished Indig- was safe to travel north now, the community work; two great effects in the future. Remember, Opinion enous elders, and most communi- lion’s share of field programs are examples are the SmartICE proj- we are all in this together. ties have limited health facilities. initiated by the start of July, to ect that tracks sea-ice change, Mark Mallory is the Tier Currently, Nunavut remains the match the window of opportunity and whole ecosystem monitor- 1 Canada Research Chair in must admit, it’s not the sort of only jurisdiction in Canada, and afforded by Arctic weather. How- ing by the Arctic Eider Society. Coastal Wetland Ecosystems at Ithing I ever really considered. almost globally, where COVID-19 ever, the logistic bottlenecks of Indeed, 2020 should be a year in Acadia University. I’ve been an environmental sci- has not reached—an amazing moving people and equipment in which past efforts to empower The Hill Times THE HILL TIMES | WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2020 23 Policy BriefingThe North Arctic research in Canada’s wide- Canada is adapting ranging northern under COVID-19 response to COVID-19 shelters in the territories. These funds and It is northerners’ ideas, supports are in addition to other supports available through Canada’s Economic innovations, and solutions Response Plan. restrictions Federal funding and support for the that we need—and are COVID-19 response for Indigenous com- By Jackie Dawson, Stephanie Meakin, Jean implementing—to prevent munities in the territories has been provided Allen & Michael Barrett through a number of fronts: directly to Indig- and stop the spread of this enous communities through the Indigenous ravel restrictions and new research Community Support Fund; re-profiled from Tprotocols have halted southern-based deadly virus into some of territorial governments to supplement criti- and international scientists from heading to cal needs such as on-the-land disbursement; Canada’s Arctic this summer to conduct their the most remote regions of private sector support; as well as territorial annual field seasons, but it has not halted all our country. requests for supplies through the National research and monitoring activities. COVID-19 Emergency Stockpile System co-ordinated restrictions will create notable holes in funda- by the Public Health Agency of Canada. mental multi-year datasets, impact national Airline services are critical in main- and international project deliverables, delay taining supply chains for the movement research priorities, impose financial and of essential goods and services to remote career stress on graduate students and early and fly-in communities. Working with our career researchers, and result in the loss of northern partners, Canada has provided several million dollars in science funding. territories an initial transfer of $17.3-mil- These implications are not at all trivial. But, The new realities created by the pandemic lion to prevent critical, immediate gaps in for every door that shuts another opens. The is providing an overdue opportunity to shine service, helping the territories to support a new realities created by the pandemic are a spotlight on Indigenous knowledge, Inuit basic network of routes in the short-term. providing an overdue opportunity to shine a self-determination in research, and meaningful During the COVID-19 pandemic, Canada spotlight on Indigenous knowledge (IK), Inuit North-South science partnerships. Flickr Dan Vandal has invested an additional $25-million in the photograph by Fiona Paton self-determination in research, and meaning- Opinion Nutrition North Canada (NNC) program to ful North-South science partnerships. increase subsidy rates that lower the cost of This opportunity reflects the principles and implemented in the North and by the nutritious foods. The program has also ex- outlined in the 2018 National Inuit Strategy North. anada’s Arctic and northern regions panded the list of items eligible for subsidies. on Research (NISR), which provides an Research taking place outside of the Ccover almost 40 per cent of Canada’s This means there are now hundreds more Inuit vision for research in Canada’s Arctic North by North program that involves overall land mass. food and non-food items, including personal region to advance Inuit self-determination in strong North-South partnerships will The health and safety of those who live hygiene products, available at a reduced cost research that meets the needs and priorities also be possible this summer field sea- and work in the North and isolated com- for families in the 116 eligible communities. of Inuit families and communities. It outlines son despite COVID-19 travel restrictions. munities are our top priority. From Day 1, This is an addition to the Harvesters Sup- how a national Inuit Nunangat research Scientists from universities and govern- my colleagues and I have been in regular port Grant, which was developed in direct policy can create greater efficiency and pro- ment departments located across southern contact with territorial and provincial collaboration with Indigenous partners. This vide guidance to governments and research Canada that have developed research pro- governments and First Nation, Inuit, and grant is helping to improve Northerners ac- institutions on research that is relevant and grams in direct partnership with northern Métis partners across the region to ask cess to traditional foods by lowering the high needed in Inuit Nunangat. It also describes institutions are now reaping the benefits of what Canada can do to help protect their costs of getting out on the land. how advancing Inuit governance and involve- this approach. Strong North-South partner- families and economy as we come together Businesses in our communities are chal- ment in research is mutually beneficial to ships in science time and again have been to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. lenged by the uncertainty and anxiety COV- Inuit and researchers and supports research shown to lead to better science, stronger Our approach is informed by northern- ID-19 has sparked across Canada. The Canada capacity building, ethics, and outcomes. communities, and cost savings. ers. I am listening carefully and acting on Emergency Wage Subsidy enables employ- Inuit Knowledge is an important and An important initiative that exists in Canada what our northern partners identify as ers to keep workers on the job—or to rehire comprehensive knowledge system that to support Inuit knowledge, self-determined their key priorities. It is their ideas, innova- laid-off employees. The Canada Emergency has in the past struggled to find a voice in research, and North-South partnerships, and tions, and solutions that we need—and are Response Benefit is available for those who research and policy, and also within major which will serve to help southern researchers implementing—to prevent and stop the lost their employment due to the pandemic. international climate-change initiatives. The adapt to current COVID-19 restrictions, are spread of this deadly virus into some of the Through the Northern Business Relief knowledge system covers an area in which Inuit Research Advisors (IRAs). The Northern most remote regions of our country. Fund (NBRF), $15-million in non-repayable less than one per cent of the Canadian popu- Contaminants Program and ArcticNet cur- The challenges are enormous and the is- support is also available to territorial business lation resides, and yet it is the same region rently fund the salaries of four IRAs represent- sues are complex. I commend the commit- owners to cover operating costs. An addi- that is warming at three times the rate of the ing each of the four Inuit Land Claim regions ment, leadership, and decisive action from tional $34.3-million is available for territorial global average and which plays a funda- in the Canadian Arctic. IRAs provide a vitally northern partners across many areas—po- businesses through the Regional Relief and mental role in regulating the climate for the important service to the Arctic science commu- litical, health, economic, and Indigenous. Recovery Fund. The fund will help ensure the entire planet. Simply put, it makes sense to nity by assisting and advising on local research Their actions have limited the spread of the stability of businesses in sectors that are vital consider a vast and unique system of knowl- priorities, appropriate knowledge dissemination virus. I would also like to acknowledge the to the recovery of the Northern economy. edge accrued among Inuit who have lived in approaches, training and research capacity- dedication of northern health-care provid- There is also the Large Employer the Arctic since time immemorial. building opportunities for southern scientists ers who are serving on the front lines of a Emergency Bridge financing for Canada’s Supporting self-determination in Arctic and northern youth, and facilitate important uniquely challenging environment, ready largest employers. research in Canada is the main objective of networking and communication activities. to respond to COVID-19, if and when it The Government of Canada has provided the new “North by North” program launched With the longest Arctic coastline in the enters their communities. $306.8-million in funding to help small- and in December 2019 by ArcticNet, a Canadian world and as stewards to globally important We’ve had to think quickly about medium-sized Indigenous businesses. This network of centres of excellence. A key Arctic ecosystems, it is imperative that Canada COVID-19’s effect on the North and there funding will provide up to $30,000 in interest- component of the North by North program, continues to act a global leader in Arctic sci- are many factors to be considered. free loans and $10,000 in non-repayable is an Inuit-specific approach to research and ence. Global science leadership includes ongo- Canada has stepped up with a series contributions through Aboriginal Financial research training, called the Inuit Nunangat ing commitment to the highest levels of scien- of made-in-the-North solutions beginning Institutions for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Research Program (INRP). The INRP is a tific excellence, self-determination in science, with more than $130-million in funding businesses across the country, including the research and training initiative informed, led equity, and diversity in science, and important- towards four key priorities: health and North and remote regions. by, directed, and governed by Inuit, from pro- ly an ability to adapt during challenging times. social services, essential airline trans- Canada remains committed to continue posal review through to on-the-ground data Disruptions and cancellations of Arctic science portation, supports for businesses, and to work in partnership with northerners in collection and knowledge dissemination. The field seasons this year are unfortunate, but the ensuring access to adequate nutrition and the pursuit of their improved health, safety, first of its kind, this funding will enable IK necessity is not debatable. essential goods. This is in addition to the and well-being, today and beyond COVID-19. and western science to be used together in a Jackie Dawson, Stephanie Meakin, Jean Indigenous Community Support Fund, Along the way, I will continue to listen way that is meaningful for northerners, for Allen, Michael Barrett, Gregor Gilbert, Lucy which provided $380-million to support the and collaborate and act on the best advice southern scientists partnering with northern Grey, Rodd Laing, Eric Loring, Carla Pamak, immediate needs of communities, includ- and leadership from our territorial, provin- organizations, and will support community, Jenn Parrott, Kendra Timgmiak, Christine Bar- ing in the North. Last month, our govern- cial, Indigenous, and other partners. regional, and national research priorities. nard, and Phill Archambault are ArcticNet sci- ment announced a further $650-million Dan Vandal is the Liberal MP for Saint Self-determined research conducted through entific and executive directors and members of for COVID-19 health response, income sup- Boniface–Saint Vital, Man., and the minis- the INRP can continue despite COVID-19 the ArcticNet Inuit Advisory Committee. port, and shelters for Indigenous peoples ter of Northern Affairs. travel restrictions considering it is being led The Hill Times and communities, which will include two The Hill Times 24 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2020 | THE HILL TIMES Opinion When responding to racism in Canada, we need to do better than saying ‘do better’

report prepared by the Office education and the quality of our ecosystem, our education system, In Canada’s arc of history, we have of the Correctional Investigator history curriculum. Increasing and other areas such as access to found that Black people experi- access means ensuring that Black housing and health care. continued to challenge the status quo ence challenges when accessing students and others are empow- This means demanding our in the pursuit of a more prosperous, culturally relevant rehabilitative ered to attain a post-secondary government develop more cultur- programming. This disadvantage education. A 2020 research report ally appropriate rehabilitation inclusive, and equitable nation. limits their ability to reintegrate by Statistics Canada found that services to limit repeat offences. back into our communities and Black youths were less likely than This means urging businesses to increases the likelihood of repeat non-Black youths to attain a post- conduct blind resumé screening who have dedicated their lives to offences. Addressing this is- secondary degree by seven to 11 to debias the hiring process and creating a more just and equal sue helps the offenders, lowers percentage points. This difference to report on diversity representa- society. Yet, we must also ac- taxpayers’ burden (the govern- stems from non-Black, elemen- tion across seniority levels so that knowledge Canada’s uncomfort- ment spends roughly $120,000 per tary school teachers who—con- they move beyond issuing pro- able history of racial segregation, inmate annually), and keeps our sciously or unconsciously—have diversity statements. This means residential schools for Indigenous communities safe in the long run. lower expectations of Black asking our provincial govern- children, and head taxes and bans Doing better means elimi- students’ academic performance ments and school boards to train on Chinese immigrants. nating employment biases and and few Black teacher role mod- teachers to identify their own bi- Understanding the present income inequality. In the last els with whom Black students can ases and develop a more rigorous means learning about the inequi- decade, Black people have ex- associate. No student should ever history curriculum that reflects Chu Wang ties that exist in our society—from perienced much higher unem- have to limit his or her imagina- the true diversity of Canada’s Opinion incarceration to employment to ployment rates—10.3 per cent tion and potential based on these past. This means holding these education and other areas. We for Black men (compared to 6.5 factors. stakeholders accountable even cannot label ourselves an ally or per cent for non-Black men) and Improving the quality of the his- after they define what “do better” s Canadian activist and advocate based on our own words 10.6 per cent for Black women tory curriculum means educating means. Ajournalist Desmond Cole re- or moral judgement. Rather, we (compared to 5.9 per cent for our students on Canadian history Critics of these ideas may cently said, “If Minneapolis hadn’t must first view each other as hu- non-Black women). These stark with a greater level of rigour that argue that Black people only burned, would we be having this man beings and seek to learn and differences hold even when is more comparable to that applied represent 3.5 per cent of Canada’s conversation…?” With the death better the experiences of margin- education level is controlled. This in math, science, and reading. It population and are a small minor- of George Floyd and the dawning alized people with an open heart. disparity is partially driven by the means weaving in the heroic sto- ity. Yet, the reality is that many of of a global the systemic movement, issues that we—as Demonstrators take a knee on impact Black Canadians— Parliament Hill during the ‘No people also must also Peace Until Justice’ march to impact other look inwards protest anti-Black racism and segments of at our own police brutality on June 5. The Hill our popula- racial biases Times photograph by Andrew Meade tion. In 2019, and discrimi- Indigenous nation. Now peoples is the time represented to do more 28 per cent than state of all inmates “we must do (compared to better.” Now 19 per cent is the time to a decade have the dif- ago). In ficult and un- 2016, visible comfortable minorities discussions earned only about race $0.81 per with an open every dollar mind. Now non-visible is the time to minorities define what earned. A “do better” much lower means by ac- percentage of knowledging Latin Ameri- the past, un- can Cana- derstanding dians and the present, Indigenous and working peoples have together on post-second- a prosperous ary degrees future. compared to Acknowl- non-visible edging the minorities. past means Systemic learn- racism and ing about the heroic actions of Doing better means resolving racial biases in the recruiting and ries of diverse leaders such as Viola biases are not unique to the United Black people and other visible discrimination in correctional and applicant screening process (and Desmond and Rosemary Brown States. In the midst of a global minorities who fought for our rehabilitation services. In the past empirically proved by Canadian so that our children are better movement, now is the time for us democracy and civil liberties. In decade, Black people represented researchers Banerjee, Reitz, and equipped to flourish in Canada’s to reflect on our own past, present, 1946, when civil rights activist roughly eight per cent of people Oreopoulos in 2018). diversity and productively contrib- and future in order to guarantee Viola Desmond refused to sit in a in custody. Despite this steady For those with jobs, the per- ute to Canada’s inclusion. the diversity and inclusion that we racially segregated space in a the- rate, a 2016 report commissioned verse shocks of inequality persist. Working together on the cherish so dearly. In Canada’s arc of atre in Nova Scotia, she became by Correctional Service Canada Black people earn $0.76 for every future means defining the specific history, we have continued to chal- a symbol of hope and catalyst found that Black inmates face dollar that a non-visible minority resources and policies that can lenge the status quo in the pursuit for the struggle for equal rights. systemic discrimination—includ- person earns. Out of the plurality ensure more systemic equity. of a more prosperous, inclusive, and Twenty-six years later in 1972, ing being overrepresented in of visible minorities, Black people Condemning racism and raising equitable nation. We have always Rosemary Brown became the first charges that may be considered are one of the groups that experi- awareness are important, but we challenged ourselves to do better Black woman to be elected to a discretionary and facing lower ence the greatest earning gaps. must ask our politicians, busi- and now is the time to define and Canadian provincial legislature chances of being granted tempo- Explaining this gap also requires nesses, schools, and other institu- create that “better” Canada. and committed her lifelong work rary absences, despite their lower understanding the imbalances in tions “What are you doing to com- Chu Wang is a diversity, inclu- to promoting human rights and recidivism rates. attaining a post-secondary degree. mit resources and introduce new sion, and equity researcher at equality. Canada’s short, but rich, When it comes to reintegrat- Doing better means improving policies” to improve our criminal Harvard University. history is filled with many others ing back into society, a 2019 students’ access to post-secondary justice system, our employment The Hill Times THE HILL TIMES | WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2020 25 Comment Trump all too eager to hold lit match to U.S. powder keg

Members of the Indiana National Guard exit the District of Columbia National Guard Armory in Washington, D.C., and board buses on June 7 to return to Indiana after spending the week in the U.S. capital. National Guard Flickr photograph

demic out of the headlines, yet brutality was to exert more au- and Trump staged a photo op of no prisoners.” This clown Cot- Canada is not without the death of George Floyd at the thority. To augment police forces, himself holding a bible in front of ton is calling for U.S. soldiers to hands of the Minneapolis Police Trump advocated deploying Na- the damaged structure. shoot and kill Americans without racial injustice, has done just that. The video foot- tional Guard units and chastised This was Trump play-acting due judicial process. age of Floyd being suffocated by those governors who resisted at being a war-time president, Canada is not without racial however, the current a policeman’s knee to his throat doing so as being “weak.” evoking memories of Winston injustice, proof of which being the crisis has served to went viral. Initially, the four ar- The whole Trump “tough guy” Churchill inspecting the bomb- demonstrations held in Toronto, resting officers involved were routine seems to have been the damaged streets of London dur- Ottawa, Halifax, and other cities illustrate that there fired by the Minneapolis police driving force behind his bizarre ing the Blitz in the Second World last week. However, the current chief and that is what sparked response to the crisis. Since he War. crisis has served to illustrate that are indeed cultural the outrage. Everyone knows that first hit the presidential campaign The big difference is that there are indeed cultural differ- murder is not a firing offence—it trail in 2016, Trump has repeat- Churchill was fighting a foreign ences between Canada and our differences between is a capital crime. edly claimed to be “the most mili- enemy and his acts of defiance southern neighbour. Canada and our Floyd’s death sparked a pow- taristic person ever.” This makes had a unifying effect on the Social media has recently der keg of pent-up frustration no sense, as Trump never served people of Britain. Trump’s “war” is resurrected the observation by southern neighbour. and outrage over police brutal- in uniform and used a total of against his own people who are the late comedian Robin Williams ity and the inequality of the U.S. five deferments, including that of seeking equality and justice. that “Canada is like the old lady’s justice system. Ignoring the threat bone spurs, to avoid being drafted Trump’s plan is to apply apartment above a meth lab.” of spreading the coronavirus, to fight the war in Vietnam. more military force—possibly One image that drove this crowds of protestors took to the In response to his boast of invoking the Insurrection Act, point home to me was a photo streets of most major American martial prowess, the New York which will allow him to deploy depicting protestors confront- cities. Daily News labelled him “G.I. regular troops against American ing a line of riot police whose As racial injustice is not Joke,” and more recently he has citizens—in order to “dominate” shields were all emblazoned with confined within the boundaries been dubbed “Bunker Boy” after them. the words “California National of America’s borders, marches it was revealed that he and his To be fair, Trump is not alone Guard.” were also staged in Canada and family took refuge in the White in this insanity, as evidenced I cannot imagine that Ca- throughout many European House emergency shelter during by a recent tweet from Republi- nadian militia units have such capitals. Almost without excep- one of the initial protests. can Senator Tom Cotton, which crowd control equipment com- Scott Taylor tion, these international demon- In response to these criticisms, read: “And if necessary, the 10th plete with their unit name on it. Inside Defence strations were peaceful, whereas Trump had military police in riot Mountain, 82 Airborne, 1st Cav, “This beat down brought to you from the outset many of the gear clear peaceful protestors 3rd infantry—whatever it takes to courtesy of The Princess Louise American protests turned violent. from Lafayette Square so that he restore order. No quarter for in- Fusiliers.” TTAWA—Just two weeks ago Things quickly escalated out and his entourage could bravely surrectionists, anarchists, rioters Scott Taylor is the editor and Oit would have seemed almost of control as President Donald walk to the Church of St. John’s. and looters.” publisher of Esprit de Corps unfathomable that something Trump felt that the best way to This landmark place of worship For those not familiar with the magazine. could knock the COVID-19 pan- counter people protesting police had been burned by protestors term “no quarter,” it means “take The Hill Times 26 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2020 | THE HILL TIMES News House of Commons

private members’ bills, different types of motions where there’s While some MPs urge votes that are required and continuously say some Members will vote, some Members can’t,” he said. “We cannot have 338 Members inside the House of adoption, Conservatives still Commons standing up to vote, I think that’s against [the advice of] every health expert that’s out there.” skeptical about remote voting Mr. Lamoureux said he hopes the experience in the U.K. does not influence MPs here, noting But with unanimous agree- a 10-second delay to virtual feeds ment that her caucus has “grave the significant difference in dis- A House committee ment needed to move expedi- “in case somebody penetrates the concerns about this proposal” to tances having to be travelled, and tiously, Conservatives remain security system” to try to speak or introduce remote voting, and that said he hopes it doesn’t “motivate is set to make skeptical about the idea. post a message, and further op- she does “not trust” the govern- others to have a political interest recommendations On May 15, following an initial tions to include “some biometric” ment’s “motives as they push for to disallow electronic voting for study into adapting parliamen- system or a code verification to a a voting system that would keep Canada.” on possible Standing tary duties in response to CO- remote voting process. MPs away from the House of Conservative MP Scott Reid VID-19, PROC recommended the On connectivity, Mr. Rota said Commons.” (Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston, Order changes House “set up a secure electronic he doesn’t believe it’s a “large “On more than one occasion, Ont.) has for weeks argued that voting system for conducting issue,” as MPs can go to their con- the Liberals have used the pan- accommodations can be made needed as a result of votes in virtual sittings as soon as stituency offices, or find another demic as a cover to gain unprec- to allow for in-person sittings possible.” alternative, if their connection at edented power and to shut down and voting in the House—includ- COVID-19 by June 23, But a dissenting report from home doesn’t work. Parliament,” she said. ing by moving it to a temporary including on whether Conservatives included concerns On June 9, representatives Ms. Bergen said she’s “more new venue, or using the visitors’ over the idea, citing, in part, from the U.K. testified before favourable towards models that galleries to help more MPs fit in to introduce remote initial comments from House PROC. allow Members to vote in person, the Chamber while physically dis- Speaker Anthony Rota (Nipiss- The U.K. House of Commons while following public health tanced and making mask-wearing voting for MPs. ing-Timiskaming, Ont.) that agreed to allow remote voting on protocols,” and hopes PROC mandatory. remote voting wasn’t something April 21, and MPs cast their first recommends “a model that can be If PROC recommends remote he saw “happening in the near remote votes on May 12 through Continued from page 1 supported by all parties.” voting be introduced temporar- future” as it requires technology the Chamber’s existing Member- If there’s no agreement be- ily, Mr. Reid said he would want to recommend that and for the that he said he personally was Hub online app, which can be tween the House leaders, remote to see and discuss the proposal House to agree [to adopt remote “not yet comfortable with.” accessed—through a sign-in and voting could still technically with his caucus, and vote on what voting],” said Liberal MP Larry A represen- be pursued position his House leader should Bagnell (Yukon). tative from the through a mo- take—calling agreement by the “I don’t think Canadians want Bloc Québécois tion—be it a House leader without a caucus MPs coming from parts of the could not be government, vote effectively equivalent to a country where COVID is serious reached by private mem- proxy vote, something he called and spreading it on airplanes filing deadline, ber, or opposi- “always unacceptable.” and in taxis and in others way to but its mem- tion motion— Mr. Reid said concerns about areas where it’s not serious, or bers on PROC but would have MPs spreading COVID-19 to going to a spot where it’s serious, did not file to be voted on other parts of the country, as like Ontario, and returning and a dissenting during a sitting expressed by Mr. Bagnell, for one, bringing COVID back,” he said, report. of the House. are “powerful arguments,” but noting there are currently no ac- A motion Some suggested such situations could tive cases recorded north of 60. adopted by the witnesses at be resolved through the use of Mr. Bagnell added that, in an House at the PROC, like vote pairing. emergency as now, remote voting end of May, University of Green Party parliamentary would also allow MPs to remain among other Waterloo pro- leader Elizabeth May (Saanich- in the ridings helping constituents things, directed fessor Emmett Gulf Islands, B.C.) said as long as in crisis. PROC to review Macfarlane, public health authorities recom- The House has been sus- and make have suggested mend against large gatherings, pended since mid-March, with recommenda- amendments to she’s “very strongly in favour” four emergency sittings since tions on how The House of Commons Chamber, pictured on June 4 with new TV screens the Constitu- of introducing remote voting as held to pass COVID-19 measures the Standing installed on either side of the Speaker's chair to enable the Special tion may be re- soon as possible. featuring a reduced number of Orders could Committee on COVID-19 to hold hybrid sittings, with some MPs tuning in quired to enact “Then we could start get- MPs, largely from nearby ridings. be modified “for virtually. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade remote voting. ting back, for instance, to the Meeting more regularly, now in the duration of Mr. Rota told updated legislation on medical a hybrid format, is a special CO- the COVID-19 pandemic,” includ- “multifactor authentication pro- PROC he thinks it could be intro- assistance in dying, we could VID-19 committee of the whole, ing how remote voting could be cess”—on any device, and which duced through “small changes” to get onto pharmacare,” she said, which is mainly focused on mea- enacted, by June 23. If the House is normally used to record votes the Standing Orders. echoing Mr. Bagnell’s concerns sures related to the pandemic. leaders of all four recognized par- on site in the lobbies. With the A Conservative source who about MPs creating risk to their Government House Leader ties—the Liberals, the Conserva- virtual system, MPs are notified spoke on the condition of ano- constituents if they have to Pablo Rodriguez (Honoré-Merci- tives, the Bloc, and the NDP—tell that a division has been called nymity said the caucus is skepti- travel between Ottawa and their er, Que.) has said the government the Speaker they agree to any or through text or email. cal, but not entirely closed to the ridings to vote. is “100 per cent in favour of elec- all of PROC’s resulting recom- But, as per the original agree- idea of remote voting, and would Ms. May has suggested the tronic voting” and looks forward mendations, “the Speaker shall ment, that practice ended on May consider any PROC recommen- House adopt two sets of Stand- to the Procedure and House Af- give effect to that agreement.” 20, and on June 2, the U.K. House dations to adopt temporary or ing Orders: the regular rules, fairs Committee’s (PROC) report On June 2, Mr. Rota returned adopted a new, government- emergency remote voting against and another set to be used in with the hope that all parties will to PROC and said House rules backed physically distanced vot- the circumstances of the day. Op- emergency circumstances (like a also support this idea.” “could be adapted to accommo- ing system, which last week had tions to adapt in-person voting to pandemic), which would include “With it, all Canadians will be date virtual hybrid sittings” of the MPs queuing two-metres apart in current public health guidelines allowing remote voting in “times safely represented in the House of Chamber, and that after seeing their lobbies—the “Mogg Conga,” could include shift voting, voting of exigent circumstances” and for Commons, not only people living what’s been done in other Parlia- as it’s been called—to vote. through the lobbies (versus in the MPs “facing serious health threats in Ottawa, Montreal, or Toronto.” ments, he’s “very comfortable” in In response to concerns—and Chamber), or empowering caucus or events amounting to force NDP House Leader Peter Ju- terms of the security of a remote a day after a minister appeared ill whips, as with proxy or block vot- majeure.” lian (New Westminster-Burnaby, voting system. The details of this and sweating in the Chamber (his ing, suggested the source. She said she’s “frustrated” B.C.) said his caucus has been process would depend on “what subsequent COVID-19 test came Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux by the Conservatives’ “constant “pushing all along for full voting the House is comfortable with,” back negative)—on June 4 the (Winnipeg North, Man.), parlia- refrain” that “somehow there’s a rights for all MPs,” including whether it be MPs appearing one U.K. House passed a motion to al- mentary secretary to the govern- deliberate attempt by the Liber- through remote voting if it can at a time on screen to speak or low MPs who are at “high risk” to ment House leader, has long been als to stop democracy,” calling it be done safely, securely, and push a button to indicate “yea” arrange for proxy voting. It also in favour of introducing remote hypocritical in light of the Harper publicly—as the House Speaker or “nay,” but he said the House has allowed MPs who are “clini- voting to the House, calling such Conservative government’s 2008 recently indicated it can. administration has developed a cally vulnerable,” self-isolating, or changes “long overdue.” But with it decision to prorogue Parliament, “I don’t see how any party concept using the same security caring for someone else to con- still an open question as to when and said the “creeping” return of could be opposed to having all tools and platforms already in use tinue to take part in proceedings COVID-19 restrictions will fully partisanship she’s seen since late MPs vote. What would be per- for committees, namely Zoom. virtually, but only on questions ease, he said he thinks not provid- May is a “shame.” verse is to have just MPs in the Security is “one of the biggest and statements. ing “for some form electronic vot- “We’re not out of the woods Ottawa area voting and deciding things” to be confronted when it Conservative House Leader ing” is “absolutely not an option.” yet in this pandemic,” she said. and excluding 90 per cent of MPs comes to virtual sittings, he said, Candice Bergen (Portage-Lisgar, “You cannot have things like [email protected] and their constituents,” he said. noting general plans to introduce Man.) said in an emailed state- government bills, opposition days, The Hill Times THE HILL TIMES | WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2020 27 Anti-Black racism News

enter the Upper Chamber, said Symbolic gestures and repre- Canada needs an awareness cam- sentation matter, said Sen. Jaffer, Black communities need paign on how racism “destroys including Mr. Trudeau taking a communities” and a crisis line knee at the Ottawa protest and where Canadians can ask for help having a cabinet that reflects the and report incidents. In the long- diversity in the Canadian popula- more than ‘Band-Aid’ term, she said all government tion, though Black organizations policy and legislation must have have called for a second Black a race-based analysis, separate minister aside from Ahmed Hus- from the current “gender-based- sen to be named, given the diver- funding, say advocates plus” lens the Liberals brought in sity within the community. last Parliament, and there should Sen. Jaffer said her letter was be a cabinet committee on social a “starting point” that the Black inclusion and anti-racism. parliamentary caucuses she sits Black Canadians have been the $350-million announced in Asked about her office’s ac- on will discuss, and she appreci- ‘There has to be a suffering for generations and April to support charities giving tions following the protests and ated that Mr. Trudeau is listening COVID-19 has heightened the essential services to vulnerable faster way that these in response to recommendations rather than offering “knee-jerk” gaps in health care, housing, and Canadians. made by Sen. Jaffer and Ms. responses to calls for action. the business community, added “They keep throwing this measures can support Caesar-Chavannes, Ms. Chag- “Then there will be a plan Ms. Ahmed Omer, and while the Band-Aid money,” she said, when ger’s press secretary Danielle rather than just grandstanding Black communities… Liberals have offered commit- the Black community was already Keenan outlined Liberal efforts and saying ‘We’ll do this, we’ll do ments, she said they must be in crisis before the coronavirus. on diversity, which helped double that,’” she said. We don’t have time,’ fast-tracked because Black people Funding for programs should the number of appointments of can’t wait for the system to slowly be commensurate with the dispro- people of visible minorities.The says Federation of do its work. portionate impact the community secretariat, established in October “There has to be a faster way feels in its economic, health, and ‘Just enough to fail’ Black Canadians chair 2019, has started consultations to The capacity-building money that these measures can support social outcomes, both said, rather develop further areas of action, is taking more time to roll out Black communities,” she said. “We than the population, which ac- Dahabo Ahmed Omer she said by email. than Black communities would don’t have time.” counts for more than 3.5 per cent “This work is by no means fin- like, said Rustum Southwell, chief of Canadians, and 15.6 per cent ished. Although our government executive officer of the Black Continued from page 1 of visible minorities, according to Black entities ‘grossly is moving in the right direction, Business Initiative (BBI), one of Statistics Canada. the wake of protests across the there is a lot more work to do and the three intermediary organiza- underfunded,’ says In a June 4 piece in Policy country demanding action on we are committed to doing the tions that will disburse some of Options, former Liberal MP Ce- anti-Black racism. CAFCAN head work with communities,” she said. the $25-million announced in the lina Caesar-Chavannes outlined Like many in her community, In the 2018 budget, the Liber- More Black people need to last budget. widespread action the federal Federation of Black Canadians als gave $23-million over two be in the rooms where policies Though the organizations have government could take, starting chair Dahabo Ahmed Omer said years to consult on a national are made, noted Ms. Caesar-Cha- been selected, he said BBI has with “adequate, intentional and she’s exhausted. anti-racism approach, $19-million vannes, yet to sign a co-operation agree- “I feel like we’re almost a over five who left ment with Ottawa so it can’t get broken record. We’re on repeat all years for Federation the Liberal funds out the door—something he the time’’ calling for action, said mental of Black caucus hopes can happen by late fall. Ms. Ahmed Omer, her voice still health Canadians’ last year The community is struggling, hoarse two days after the June 5 programs chair Dahabo and said he said, and facing added strain protest in Ottawa. She was among focused Ahmed Omer, she was with COVID-19, including Black the thousands who gathered in on Black pictured excluded businesses, many of which he the capital and many Canadian Canadi- at a 2017 from the said are in the service industry cities, joining protests against ans and protest, says develop- and sectors that have suffered the police brutality and anti-Black youth, and the feds need ment of most, with some reporting being racism in the wake of one more $6.7-mil- to fast-track the Lib- unable to qualify for Canada Black American man killed, lion over support for eral’s anti- Emergency Response Benefit. George Floyd, by a white cop five years the Black racism “You’re asked to do more with kneeling on his neck. to create community. strategy. less each time. You spend way too With dozens of recommenda- a new The Hill Times (Ms. Keen- much time trying to figure out tions before the government over the Centre for photograph by an did not what the next round of funding years, including a 2017 UN report, Gender, Sam Garcia respond to will look like,” he said, and though she said there’s enough research to Diversity, say why.) he described the Liberals as get started. The federation is sending and Inclu- Sen. well-meaning, there is frustration a letter this week demanding ac- sion Sta- Jaffer about the funding delay. tion, and asking for a meeting with tistics at noted the “Some of the agencies do Diversity and Inclusion Minister Statistics failure of listen and do try and some of the Bardish Chagger (Waterloo, Ont.), Canada so Canada’s politicians do as well, but the feel- sustained funding” to uplift com- who oversees Canada’s anti-racism it could increase the disaggrega- system that has so far excluded ing is, in the end, it’s always just munities. But the feds “should do policy, as well as other ministers tion of various data sets by race, Black public servants from dep- that much less than you would the math first,” she wrote, as the given mandates that specifically af- “with a particular focus” on the uty minister positions. Caroline need to be fully successful,” he numbers “don’t make sense” and fect Black Canadians. experience of Black Canadians. Xavier’s recent appointment to said, or “just have enough to fail.” “certainly do not speak to Black The formula for government is The next year, in recognition associate deputy minister at the Conseil panafricain de Qué- lives mattering.” simple, she said, and begins with of the United Nations Internation- Department of Immigration, Refu- bec plans to apply for some of She also said Canada should acknowledgment, followed by al Decade for People of African gees, and Citizenship makes her that funding to support events remove barriers to promotion for “repentance, reconciliation, repa- Descent, the government prom- the first Black public servant to promoting Black art, culture, Black federal employees, collect rations, representation, concrete ised $25-million over five years reach that senior of a role. While and commerce as well as educa- race-based data, investigate visa actions, and monitoring.” for community programming and actions have helped “change the tion focused on ways to prevent acceptance practices from pre- A crucial step is missing, “capacity building,” just announc- face” of Senate administration, racism, and how the Black com- dominantly Black nations, where despite Canada’s participation in ing in May 2020 the intermediary she said, it still doesn’t have any munity can be proactive—but it’s Canada’s record is “abysmal,” the enslavement of Black people, organizations to disburse those Black staff in senior positions. not waiting on funding to do the repeal mandatory minimums, and said Floydeen Charles-Fridal, funds. Some of those funds will The government needs to work, said spokesperson Gaetan expunge criminal records of those executive director of the Toronto- help create a national institute put its own house in order, Ms. Komguem. charged with marijuana posses- based Caribbean African Cana- for Black Canadians, the Liberals Charles-Fridal added, and needs Mr. Komguem said he’s not sion, given the outsized criminal- dian Social Services (CAFCAN). announced in August 2019. to have a paid point person who expecting the federal government ization of Black communities for “If there is an intentionality A new anti-racism strategy is responsible for the promises to have all the answers, that local such offences. around standing with us, maybe was launched with three-year made to the Black community, organizations have to know what making the apology is the first funding of $45-million, including to ensure the commitments are the needs are and propose solu- place to start,” she said. But there the creation of an Anti-Racism Create a cabinet rolled out. At one of the an- tions. isn’t actually a “maybe” for Ms. Secretariat, a total the Liberals committee, race-based nouncements, she said she was “We can go and shout about Charles-Fridal, who said the act promised to double during the surprised the person on the file what we want from the govern- of contrition is long overdue last election campaign. analysis, says Senator didn’t seem to know anything ment, but in reality it’s very, very, given the three years that have “I will not be one to say we Independent Senator Mobina about the UN decade. very difficult to know what our passed since the UN Human haven’t made progress, because Jaffer, who is part of the parlia- “We’re tired of being consulted people want,” he said, saying Rights Council’s 2017 report that we have,” Ms. Charles-Fridal said, mentary Black caucus, suggested for free,” said Ms. Charles-Fridal, there needs to be better organiza- gave that recommendation atop but entities that are Black-led, quick actions and long-term whose organization has been tion on that front. dozens to address the harm Black Black-serving, and with Black solutions in a letter sent last week preparing a report about how the The Liberals understand Canadians still face. Last week, benefactors “are grossly under- to the prime minister and all Par- Canadian Institute for People of there’s a problem that needs to be Prime Minister Justin Trudeau funded,” including through the liamentarians. Sen. Jaffer (British African Descent could function. solved, he said, “but it should be (Papineau, Que.) wouldn’t say last set of COVID-19-related Columbia), who was both the first Given COVID-19, she’s asked solved by us, not by them.” whether he would apologize on announcements and the small African-born Senator and first for an extension on the mid-July [email protected] Canada’s behalf. portion these groups will see from person of South Asian descent to report date. The Hill Times 26 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2020 | THE HILL TIMES CLASSIFIEDS Information and advertisement placement: 613-232-5952 • [email protected]

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Presenters include Stockwell Day, former opposition celebrations and special events that have occurred at this time in years past. leader; Niels Veldhuis, Fraser Institute president; Tony Clem- ent, former federal health minister; and Joy Smith, former Conservative MP. Event participants will hear from prominent national voices on key issues and have the option of partici- Polish mark historical benchmarks pating in think tank sessions. The summit is a free, two-day event, taking place on Saturday, June 13 and Saturday, June Grace Lore 27. Register at canadasummit.ca. MONDAY, JUNE 15 examines politicians The Future of Work 2020—The Public Sector Network hosts a webinar on “The Future of Work 2020–Cana- getting trolled da.” Participants include Gail Johnson, chief human resources Officer, Royal Canadian Mounted Police; Simon Gascon, director, IT Research, Employment and on the campaign Social Development Canada; and April Howe, executive director, People and Culture Division, Nova Scotia Public Service Commission. This virtual event runs from 9 a.m. trail in June 11 to 12:30 p.m. on Monday, June 15. Register online. Famous Five Virtual Pink Tea Conversation—As Nellie Ryerson webinar McClung said, “No nation rises higher than its women.” Then-European Union Ambassador Marie-Anne Coninsx, So now’s the time for us to rise. Olympian Beckie Scott Then-Polish Ambassador Marcin Bosacki, and his wife will help launch these conversations on Monday, June 15, Katarzyna Bosacka at the Polish Freedom Gala on Then-employment and multiculturalism minister WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10 at 1 p.m. MT/3 p.m. ET. Join us and be inspired by how June 9, 2014 at the Canadian Museum of History. Jason Kenney and Mr. Bosacki. House Sitting—The House has been recalled to sit on Beckie is using her skills to thrive during COVID-19 and Wednesday, June 10 at 2:30 p.m., or at the conclusion of learn her strategies for overcoming adversity. While Pink the day’s Special COVID-19 Pandemic Committee meeting. Teas were used to gather women together to strategize Following the adjournment of this sitting, the House is sus- how best to gain the vote and right to run for elected of- pended until Wednesday, June 17. During this adjournment fice, our Pink Teas will feature a variety of female leaders time, a Special COVID-19 Pandemic Committee has been so we learn about various issues and opportunities. Hope- Portugal’s envoy throws established, composed of all members of the House, and fully, we will be inspired and work together to realize their will meet on an expanded schedule of Mondays, Tuesdays, dreams—or perhaps your dream. Register via Eventbrite. Wednesdays, and Thursdays until June 18. As per a govern- WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17 & THURSDAY, JUNE 18 national day house party ment motion tabled May 25, the House will sit Wednesday, June 17, to consider supplementary spending estimates, Conservative Party Leadership Debates—The Conserva- and again on July 8, July 22, Aug. 12, Aug. 26. The House tive Party will host leadership debates on June 17 (French) is then scheduled to return in the fall on Monday, Sept. 21, and June 18 (English) in Toronto. Both debates will be for three straight weeks, as per the original sitting calendar. livestreamed at conservative.ca starting at 7 p.m., and It was scheduled to adjourn for one week and to sit again Canadians will have the opportunity to submit questions for from Oct. 19 until Nov. 6. It was scheduled to break again the candidates in advance. The debates will be moderated for one week and to sit again from Nov. 16 to Dec. 11. And by the Leadership Election Organizing Committee co-chairs that would be it for 2020. We’ll update you once the House Dan Nowlan and Lisa Raitt. The debates will exclusively Then-Portuguese ambassador calendar has been confirmed. feature questions from the public, and Canadians are asked José Moreira da Cunha and then- Senate Not Sitting—The Senate has extended its sus- to submit their video recorded questions to our Conservative French ambassador Nicolas Chapuis pension due to the COVID-19 virus until June 16. The Sen- Leadership website www.cpc-leadership2020.ca by June 10. ate was scheduled to sit June 2-4; June 9-11; June 16-18; WEDNESDAY, JULY 8 share a laugh at the June 10, 2015, and June 22, 23, it was scheduled to break on June 24 Portuguese national day party. for St. Jean Baptiste Day; and it was scheduled to sit June Canada’s Foremost Fintech Conference FFCON20—Featur- 25 and June 26. The Senate was scheduled to break from ing high-growth start-ups and leading industry experts across June 29 until Sept. 22. The Senate’s possible September fintech sectors including digital banking, P2P finance, AI, sitting days are Sept. 21, 25, 28. It’s scheduled to sit Sept. capital markets, Wealthtech, payments, crypto, and block- 22-24 and Sept. 29-Oct. 1, with a possible sitting day on chain. July 8-9. Speakers include: Robert Asselin, senior Friday, Oct. 2. The possible Senate sitting days are Oct. director public policy, BlackBerry; Paul Schulte, founder and 5, 9, 19, 23, 26, and 30. It’s scheduled to sit Oct. 6-8; it editor, Schulte Research; Craig Asano, founder and CEO, takes a break from Oct. 12-16; it will sit Oct. 20-22; and NCFA; George Bordianu, co-founder and CEO, Balance; Oct. 27-29. The November possible Senate days are: Nov. Julien Brazeau, partner, Deloitte; Alixe Cormick, president, 2, 6, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30. It’s scheduled to sit Nov. 3-5; it Venture Law Corporation; Nikola Danaylov, founder, keynote will take a break from Nov. 9-13; it will sit Nov. 17-19; and speaker, author futurist, Singularity Media; Pam Draper, Nov. 24-26. The possible December Senate sitting days president and CEO, Bitvo; Justin Hartzman, co-founder and Maria de Lurdes Brito Azevedo da Cunha, wife of the are: Dec. 4, 7, and 11. The Senate is scheduled to sit Dec. CEO, CoinSmart; Peter-Paul Van Hoeken, founder & CEO, Mr. Moreira da Cunha and then-Greek 1-3; Dec. 8-10 and it will sit Dec. 14-18. We’ll also update FrontFundr; Cynthia Huang, CEO and co-founder, Altcoin then-Portuguese ambassador; Mr. Moreira da Cunha; Fantasy; Austin Hubbel, CEO and co-founder, Consilium ambassador George Marcantonatos. you once the Senate calendar has been confirmed. and then-Guatemalan ambassador Rita Claverie Sciolli. Reimagining Long-Term Residential Care in the Time of Crypto; Patrick Mandic, CEO, Mavennet; Mark Morissette, COVID-19—York University hosts a webinar on “Reimagin- co-founder & CEO, Foxquilt; Cato Pastoll, co-founder & CEO, ing long-term residential care in the time of COVID-19” Lending Loop; Bernd Petak, investment partner, Northmark featuring Dr. Pat Armstrong, distinguished research Ventures; Ali Pourdad, Pourdad Capital Partners, Family professor in sociology and fellow of the Royal Society of Office; Richard Prior, global head of policy and research, Canada. Wednesday, June 10, at noon. Register online. FDATA; Richard Remillard, president, Remillard Consulting Australian PM visits Canadian chum Group; Jennifer Reynolds, president & CEO, Toronto Finance THURSDAY, JUNE 11 International; Jason Saltzman, partner, Gowling WLG Getting Trolled on the Campaign Trail—Ryerson Canada; James Wallace, co-chair and co-CEO, Exponential; University’s Institute for Future Legislators hosts a we- Alan Wunsche, CEO & chief token officer, Tokenfunder; binar on “Getting Trolled on the Campaign Trail: How and Danish Yusuf, founder and CEO, Zensurance. For more Candidates Address Online Harassment and Incivil- information, please visit: https://fintechandfunding.com/. ity,” featuring Grace Lore, lecturer at the University of The Parliamentary Calendar is a free events listing. Victoria and expert in women’s political representation Send in your political, cultural, diplomatic, or governmental and best practices in gender-based policy. Thursday, event in a paragraph with all the relevant details under the June 11, from 1-2:30 p.m. Register online. subject line ‘Parliamentary Calendar’ to news@hilltimes. Monetary Policy in the Age of COVID-19—As the com by Wednesday at noon before the Monday paper or by COVID-19 pandemic drives the economy into recession, Friday at noon for the Wednesday paper. We can’t guaran- Then-Australian prime minister Tony Abbott and then-prime the U.S. Federal Reserve responded with aggressive tee inclusion of every event, but we will definitely do our minister Stephen Harper stroll down the Hall of Honour on monetary policy measures by decreasing interest rates best. Events can be updated daily online, too. Parliament Hill during Mr. Abbott’s official visit on June 9, 2014. and committing trillions of dollars to rescue financial The Hill Times markets. This raised concerns around the world, with economies being forced to adopt the Fed’s playbook. The C.D. Howe Institute hosts a webinar on “Monetary Policy in the Age of COVID-19” featuring former Bank of Extra! Extra! Canada governor David Dodge, senior advisor, Bennett Jones LLP; and The Wall Street Journal‘s Greg Ip. Thurs- Read the full day, June 11, from 12:30-1:15 p.m. C.D. Howe Institute members and their guests can register at cdhowe.org. Parliamentary Global Health Pandemics: COVID-19 Forward—The Balsillie School of International Affairs hosts a webinar on Calendar “Global Health Pandemics: COVID-19 Forward,” featuring Michael Pearson, director general, Public Health Agency online of Canada; Dr. Peter Singer, special adviser to the director- general, World Health Organization; Dr. Sue Horton, Mr. Harper and Mr. Abbott attend professor, health economics, University of Waterloo/BSIA; a welcoming ceremony on and Dr. Alan Whiteside, professor, global health, Wilfrid Parliament Hill. Laurier University/BSIA. Thursday, June 11, from 3-4:30 p.m. Register through balsillieschool.ca. 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