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Beverley McLachlin is resigning as chief justice of the Supreme Court of Canada after nearly heard On tHe hill 18 years as the presiding judge of the country’s top by marco Vigliotti court. Appointed by then-prime minister Brian Mulroney, Ms. McLachlin has served on the liberal mP fi ghting Supreme Court for 28 years. The Hill Times photograph by cancer delivers Jake Wright In a statement, Prime Minister Justin According to reporting by The Senior Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) thanked Ms. Times, Mr. Miller said he met Mr. Trudeau emotional speech calling McLachlin for her service, calling her a after the future prime minister had just “leader and trailblazer” whose judicial moved from Ottawa in 1984 and was begin- accomplishments are “unparalleled” in ning high school. Canadian history. “He asked me for a pencil. We’ve been for greater civility “She is one of Canada’s very fi nest best of friends ever since, for 31 years,” jurists. After 28 years at the Supreme Court Mr. Miller was quoted as saying in the of Canada, her contributions reach into article. every part of our law,” he said. He also said that he had travelled with “Canadians owe her an immense debt.” Mr. Trudeau to Africa alongside a close Ms. McLachlin fi rst stepped behind the group of friends for several months. bench in the spring of 1981 after being appointed to the Vancouver County Court. Later that year, she was appointed to the Ex-Globe and Mail scribe Supreme Court of British Columbia and, in Ross Howard dies 1985, was elevated to the Court of Appeal for British Columbia. Former Hill journalist Ross Howard has She was appointed chief justice of the passed away. Supreme Court of British Columbia in Sep- A familiar presence on Parliament Hill tember 1988 but was sworn in as a judge of during the late 1980s and early 1990s, Mr. the Supreme Court of Canada only seven Howard spent nearly a decade as a senior months later. parliamentary correspondent for The With the retirement, Mr. Trudeau will Globe and Mail. not only have another opportunity to fi ll a He began his journalism career in 1970 vacancy on the court, but also to select a as a staff reporter at the now-defunct To - new chief justice. ronto Telegram before eventually landing The soon-to-be vacated seat will leave a at the Toronto Star, according to his online position on the bench that has historically resume. been fi lled by a jurist practising in British After nearly a decade with the Star, Columbia, however, the prime minister he joined The Globe and Mail as a na- has indicated he doesn’t feel bound by the tional correspondent in Toronto before Liberal MP Arnold Chan, pictured with his wife Jean Yip, urged his colleagues to listen to each traditional geographic allotments. joining the paper’s Ottawa bureau in other in an often-emotional 20-minute speech to the House on Monday. Mr. Chan is currently Mr. Trudeau courted controversy last 1986. He left Ottawa in 1994 to become fi ghting cancer that resurfaced last year but said he has no intention of stepping down.The Hill year when he announced applicants would the paper’s Vancouver-based national Times photograph by Rachel Aiello be considered from across the country to correspondent. fi ll the seat traditionally reserved for Atlan- He most recently taught journalism at n an emotional speech on Monday, Liber- Mr. Chan, a lawyer and a former vet- tic Canada, before settling on Newfound- Vancouver’s Langara College. Ial MP Arnold Chan urged his colleagues eran political staffer at the Ontario legis- land and Labrador judge Malcolm Rowe. In commemoration, the Vancouver to go beyond talking points and make lature, was fi rst diagnosed with nasopha- Foundation will be managing the Ross meaningful contributions for Canadians, ryngeal carcinoma in 2014. After months Howard Fund to recognize his contribu- saying he didn’t know how many more of radiation combined with six months Liberal MP returns to tions in shaping public-interest journalism opportunities he would have to deliver of chemotherapy treatment following the military roots in Canada and abroad for more than 40 lengthy speeches in the House as he battles fi rst diagnosis, the cancer returned in years, according to NewsMedia Canada, his resurfaced cancer. February 2016. Liberal MP an advocacy body for the print and digital With his family in attendance, Mr. Chan Marc Miller media industry.

(Scarborough-Agincourt, Ont.) told the Supreme Court chief (Ville-Marie-Le House in a wide-ranging 20-minute speech Sud-Ouest-Île- Freedom of expression that members must listen and engage with justice announces des-Sœurs, Que.) those who hold different opinions, instead took a walk advocate elects of shutting down debate by reciting cho- resignation down memory reographed lines. lane on Tuesday new head “That is what democracy is about. When Supreme Court of Canada Chief Justice as he returned we listen, we listen to one another despite Beverley McLachlin is leaving the bench to his old army PEN Canada has a new president. our strong differences, that’s when democ- after a historic judicial career. stomping Canadian media executive Richard racy really happens,” he said. The veteran adjudicator announced grounds to tout Liberal MP Marc Miller Stursberg was elected the new head of the “That’s the challenge that’s going on Monday she would resign her seat on the his government’s previously served as an freedom of expression advocacy body at around the world right now. No one is top court on Dec. 15, nine months before she new defence infantry commander in the PEN Canada’s annual general meeting last listening.” reaches the mandatory retirement age of 75. policy. Canadian Armed Forces. week in Toronto. He also said it has been a “tremendous Ms. McLachlin, the fi rst-ever female Mr. Miller Photo courtesy of the Twitter Mr. Stursberg, a former executive vice- honour” to serve as an MP for two terms and chief justice, was appointed to the Supreme made an ap- account of Marc Miller president of English services at the CBC, stressed to his colleagues that it was impor- Court in 1989 by then-prime minister Brian pearance at the succeeds novelist and academic Randy tant to “treat this institution honourably.” Mulroney. She was elevated to chief justice Canadian Grenadier Guards (CGC) facility Boyagoda as president. Mr. Chan, who just turned 50 this week, by prime minister Jean Chrétien in 2000. in Montreal to talk about the new invest- He also previously served as executive was fi rst diagnosed with cancer shortly At nearly 18 years of service, Ms. ments for the Canadian Armed Forces director of Telefi lm Canada, chairman of after winning a byelection in 2014. He said McLachlin is the longest serving chief reserves promised in the defence policy. the CanadianTelevision Fund, president of although he wouldn’t resign his seat, he justice in Canadian history. A lawyer by training, Mr. Miller previ- Starchoice and Cancom, president of the has felt “more debilitated” over the last few “It has been a great privilege to serve ously served in the Canadian Armed Canadian Cable Television Association, and months as he fought the illness, acknowl- as a justice of the court, and later its chief Forces as an infantry section commander. assistant deputy minister of culture and edging that ongoing treatment has left him justice, for so many years. I have had the On Monday, he posted a photo of him- broadcasting for the federal government. feeling worn down. good fortune of working with several gen- self during his military years on Twitter, PEN Canada is a self-described non- “I’ve been a cancer patient now for erations of Canada’s fi nest judges and best saying he proudly spent four years serving partisan advocacy body composed of almost two and a half years, and [with] lawyers,” she said in a statement announc- in the CGC and expressed excitement writers, and works to defend freedom ongoing treatment, it wears you down,” he ing her impending departure. about returning there as an MP. of expression as a basic human right told reporters after his speech. “I have enjoyed the work and the people An accomplished attorney, Mr. Miller at home and abroad. It also promotes “Even in terms of overall performance I have worked with enormously.” has ties to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau literature, fi ghts censorship, helps free in the House of Commons, there’s been a Under federal law, Ms. McLachlin can owing to their childhood friendship. persecuted writers from prison, and marked decline over the last few months. So still participate in judgments on cases He attended Collège Jean-de-Brébeuf, assists writers living in exile in Canada. I’m practical and realistic, but at the same heard before her retirement for up to six an elite private school in Montreal, at the [email protected] token, I have every intention of carrying on.” months after leaving the bench. same time as Mr. Trudeau. The Hill Times T:10.375” T:13.5”

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“What they produced was a heritage—so I suspect there was a very substantive speech,” said canvassing of expertise from dif- Foreign Minister Mr. Paris, calling it a “cut above ferent ministries of government Chrystia Freeland last in terms of sophistication” and a and she knew who to go to and week presented a long- speech he suspected Ms. Freeland what materials [to] rely upon.” awaited foreign policy had “a very direct role” in drafting. One source said the approach speech in the House of “I’ve seen a lot of foreign to the three announcements has Commons. Hill Times policy speeches that disappeared Trudeau’s senior adviser “Gerald photo by Jake Wright the moment they’re delivered but Butts written all over it.” While this one…I think will have endur- most interviewed agreed the PMO ing quality to it.” would have been intimately in- Ms. Freeland’s spokesperson volved, including Butts and chief Alex Lawrence said much of the of staff Katie Telford, Mr. Cotler speech’s content “flowed from the said that, given Ms. Freeland’s minister herself.” background, the PMO would have “There were staff involved in taken a supporting role. editing and shaping it, the minis- “The PMO is involved neces- ter sought input from a number sarily, but at same time it depends of her cabinet colleagues, and the on who the minister is, whether department was integral in the the involvement is directive or the process as well,” Mr. Lawrence involvement is advisory,” said Mr. said by email. “The speech largely Cotler, who thought the latter was came together over the past likely in her case. month, especially during some “She can factor in the PMO lengthy conversations she and role within her own context and the prime minister had while they understanding, and she could set were at the G7.” the basic principles and policies. Foreign affairs policy staff The PMO becomes yet another were not made available for resource…but it doesn’t become a interviews and none of the three directing influence.” foreign affairs parliamentary sec- The speech probably went retaries responded to interview through several iterations, Mr. requests. The Prime Minister’s Robertson added, and when they Office declined to comment on its were comfortable with it, they involvement in the speech, defer- would share it with the PMO and ring the request to Mr. Lawrence. Privy Council’s Office, because But Mr. Robertson said around it represents the government’s the time the government an- foreign policy—a departure in nounced Ms. Freeland would approach to Dion’s “responsible make a major speech, her staff conviction” speech last year. and the Prime Minister’s Office While Mr. Dion’s address was (PMO) would have narrowed delivered at University of Ottawa, down what she would cover. Ms. Freeland’s carried the weight “It’s like a white board. They of the House of Commons. That would sit down and start putting was a clear choice by govern- up stickies: here are the various ment, and not an entirely com- Putting foreign policy to potential themes. And then the mon forum for policy announce- challenge becomes, you’ve only ments. got so much time, so what are we “We haven’t seen very many going to talk about?” examples of that, where a vision The first point was clearly the has been clearly presented to paper: Freeland largely United States, and Mr. Trump, he [the] House,” said former interim said. Liberal leader Bob Rae, adding “But what is the most impor- the three announcements work tant? So climate comes in, gender well together. crafted speech, with help comes in, then the rules-based “I think [government is] acting system. I think those were the coherently, and they’re acting to- three areas they chose to high- gether, and in coordination,” said light. There could’ve been many Mr. Rae, now a senior partner at others,” said Mr. Robertson, who Olthuis Kleer Townshend LLP. from lengthy talks with PM also pointed to the personal anec- “I’ve been a very strong advocate dotes discussing Ukraine and her of that, and the very real need try” and taking a strong stance stage for the next day’s sweeping father. to coordinate what we do in aid, as a middle power, Ms. Freeland defence spending announcement, “I do think there was a lot of which is a substantial part of our Using the House (University-Rosedale, Ont.) didn’t promising $62.3-billion in new Chrystia Freeland in this. I think foreign affairs budget.” mince words June 6 during the funding over 20 years, and Fri- because she is a superb writer... Mr. Rae said the Trudeau as a forum to first of three international policy day’s “first feminist international and if she did not dictate it, [she government has done a good job updates last week—seen by some assistance policy,” which allocated would have] at least given the walking a thin diplomatic line outline Canada’s as the loudest repudiation by the $150-million from existing funds chapter headings to her team, with the United States, though Trudeau government of American over five years to “support local and then the speech writer would he’s been hearing more from Lib- protectionism and policies with- women’s organizations and move- come back.” eral MPs since he started publicly foreign policy out ever saying President Donald ments that advance women’s Because of her “expertise,” Ms. writing about the problems with Trump’s name. rights in developing countries.” Freeland didn’t need on-the-job Trump’s approach. added weight to “What she expressed was a The three long-awaited an- training in the same way of for- “I think there’s been a sense of more stark description of the nouncements should be viewed eign ministers past, said former frustration among a lot of Liber- impact of the Trump administra- as the equivalent of a major Liberal justice minister Irwin als and a lot of Canadians saying, the speech, says tion on international affairs than international policy review, said Cotler by phone from Israel. ‘We know the government has we’ve heard from a Canadian offi- former Canadian diplomat Colin “I think she had an under- to be responsible and we know former leader cial before, and she was clearly Robertson, or the first articulation standing of foreign policy that they have to be diplomatic in differentiating the Canadian pol- of a Liberal “global policy” said a would allow her to know... the what they say, but we do need to Bob Rae. icy position,” said Roland Paris, source who was not authorized to people and resources that would express our difference as well as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s speak. be necessary for crafting such a our desire to get along.’” (Papineau, Que.) former foreign “It’s all one,” said Mr. Rob- speech,” said Mr. Cotler, founder Calling the speech a “robust By Samantha Wright Allen policy adviser. ertson, and while Canada’s of the Raoul Wallenberg Centre defence of internationalism and a “People have said, ‘Why wasn’t international affairs budget is for Human Rights, who added middle power role and multilater- Last week’s 4,000-word China mentioned more explicitly, mostly spent on defence and de- having the speech so early in her alism,” Mr. Robertson said it was foreign policy speech reveals why wasn’t there more on the velopment, it’ll be Ms. Freeland’s tenure as minister was signifi- a “back-to-the-future” approach in weeks worth of work, cross- details?’ And I think the answer speech that other countries will cant. Ms. Freeland took over for keeping with postwar Canadian departmental collaboration, and is because the speech served as refer to. “As we’d say at foreign Stéphane Dion in January after foreign policy. though many likely had a hand in a statement of principles and affairs, that’s the chapeau.” serving as minister of interna- “I don’t think this is where this the document, insiders say it was directions for Canadian foreign A former journalist who tional trade. government began; from where crafted in large part by Foreign policy, not details,” said Mr. Paris, covered economics, Ms. Freeland “You saw here an integrated they started 18 months ago to Affairs Minister Chrystia Free- the University of Ottawa research is “particularly well-equipped” to approach—involving defence, where [they] are today, that’s a land. chair of international security and speak on the issue, said Mr. Paris, involving foreign policy, involving big shift.” With its talk of “hard power,” governance. calling the speech “a significant economic policy, involving multi- [email protected] Canada being an “essential coun- Ms. Freeland’s speech set the undertaking.” culturalism, involving Canadian The Hill Times 2 FOR 2 TOYOTA WON BOTH AJAC GREEN CAR AWARDS.

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lot of leveraging of the private sector.” ‘Never before has there A key part of the report was an empha- sis that government departments need to been more data, nor fi nd the right partners in order to use data most effectively. Mr. Chan said Facebook more advanced analytical is interested in being a partner, but added techniques with which that this isn’t a money-making endeavour for the tech giant. to analyze and interpret “We are public policy people and very much see ourselves as doing public policy,” information.’ he said. “A lot of these datasets, a lot of the know-how, will come from the private sector, and so we do feel like we can con- By DereK aBma tribute to try and crack this public policy issue.” oth the federal government and Face- He said Facebook had already part- Bbook agree that the public sector could nered with Elections Canada during the learn a thing or two from the private sector 2015 election to post reminders to vote on about how to use data to optimize opera- the news feeds of Canadians 18 or older, tions. and provide links to Elections Canada’s The government participated in a website for people to fi nd their polling workshop put on by social media giant stations. Facebook in February about how the gov- The Facebook report suggested seeking ernment could make better use of data at a out those who have an interest in the same time when so much of it exists, the results information you are seeking. “The data of which were summarized June 14, in a you need may already exist, but have been report from Facebook. collected by a different organization for an Kevin Chan, Facebook Canada’s head of public policy, addresses a workshop the company hosted “The government of Canada has made entirely different purpose,” the report said. in Ottawa in February. Photograph courtesy of Facebook a big point of making data and results and It used the example of Global Affairs delivery a key priority for the government Canada wanting information on how many when it thinks about trying to understand Canadians travel to confl ict zones around mation,” said the report’s introduction. ment had a “really good balance between whether or not what they’re doing is im- the world. It noted how Statistics Canada Privy Council Offi ce deputy secretary openness and privacy” in legislation and pactful for Canadians,” Kevin Chan, Face- regularly collects data on Canadians trav- Matthew Mendelsohn, in a keynote address policy, adding, “I do think that we are at a book’s head of public policy for Canada, elling abroad. While the point of that data to the workshop captured by Facebook on time now...that we can look at how we en- said in an interview this week. is not to look at travel to confl ict zones, it video, said the federal government “wants sure that our privacy legislation and other “And we kind of noticed that there was could be used for that purpose by Global to have as an internalized, regular process legislation is modern and appropriate, a gap in the sense that the government has Affairs. of using data and using evidence to inform and that it facilitates data sharing where set this as an important priority, the public “Never before has there been more data, decision-making in a way that we haven’t appropriate and where people can consent service has a lot of different people and nor more advanced analytical techniques done in Canada before.” to that. Because we don’t want to be in a different teams working on this, but not a with which to analyze and interpret infor- He added that “there is no master plan position where we have fallen too far on in how we’re going to use data to inform one side of that, and prevent the ability to decisions. … We are exploring, we are do the work that needs doing.” Appointment Notice innovating, we are experimenting. We are The paper identifi ed a major challenge doing that with partners like Facebook.” for most government departments as The Feb. 23 workshop was the fi rst “identifying the right people” to receive the its kind to be held outside of Facebook’s “right message,” reaching them, and then home base of Silicon Valley in California. assessing whether the message had its The main departments participating at this desired effect. event, held at the National Arts Centre, During workshop, Mr. Mendelsohn talk- were Innovation, Science, and Economic ed about Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Development Canada; Indigenous and (Papineau, Que.) preoccupation with ef- Northern Affairs Canada; Global Affairs fects of government policy on people, and B2Gold’s President and Join us in welcoming Canada; and the Public Health Agency of how to measure it. CEO, Mr. Clive T. Johnson, Mr. Reeder at B2Gold’s Canada. “One of the things that is striking is how is pleased to announce upcoming Annual “The workshop provided some interest- frequently in policy conversations that the that Mr. Neil Reeder has General Meeting ing examples of how to leverage Facebook prime minister immediately goes to issues as a means to disseminate prevention around, ‘What will the impact of this big joined the Company (AGM) on Friday, initiatives and messaging,” wrote Public thing we’re talking about [be] … and how as Vice President, June 16, 2017, at The Health Agency spokesperson Rebecca Gil- will we know it’s having that impact?’” Government Relations. Sutton Place Hotel, man in an email. “For example, Facebook The report also suggested that depart- provided detailed information about how it ments be simultaneously “precise and Mr. Reeder joins B2Gold 845 Burrard Street, Vancouver, British tailored public-health prevention messages fl exible” when it comes to defi ning their following a distinguished around Zika virus specifi c to the demo- data needs. government career of over Columbia. Please visit graphic of Facebook users in Brazil to in- “Rarely will you discover the ‘perfect’ 35 years with Global Affairs our website for the crease the utility of the prevention messag- dataset for your problem,” the report said. Canada. He helped advance webcast and dial-in es. The presenters also demonstrated how “Rather than getting stuck, think about details for the AGM. mapping the use of the Facebook ‘safety how you can layer data from multiple Canada’s trade, foreign check-in’ feature helped to understand sources to create a more complete picture.” policy and development Headquartered in which areas of Fort McMurray were most The report also recommended building agenda during seven Vancouver, Canada, B2Gold severely impacted by its recent wildfi res.” the “infrastructure” to make data more ac- different diplomatic postings overseas and in is one of the fastest-growing intermediate gold Stephanie Palma, a spokeswoman for cessible across government. This includes Indigenous and Northern Affairs, said in implementing technology that allows increasingly senior positions in Ottawa. His last producers in the world. Founded in 2007, today, an email her department was interested in cross-departmental access to information. assignment in Ottawa was as Director General the Company has four operating mines, one mine exploring ways of “measuring reconcilia- Mr. Mendelsohn said the government is responsible for the management of Canada’s under construction and numerous exploration tion for the purposes of the workshop and already in possession of an ample amount relations with Latin America and the Caribbean. projects in various countries, including Nicaragua, scoping possible uses of open data.” of data, but he described much of it as “a the Philippines, Namibia, Mali and Burkina Faso. The Facebook report said privacy stranded asset that we need to use in better Most recently, Mr. Reeder served as Canada’s concerns must be taken into account when ways, to make it more accessible.” Ambassador to the Philippines. His previous www.b2gold.com attaining and using data. It suggested that Mr. Chan said the workshop showed the use of people’s information must pro- that the government is not necessarily ambassadorial postings include serving as TSX: BTO Canada’s High Commissioner to Brunei and as vide “real benefi ts to people, community, lacking data, but not using what it has to NYSE MKT: BTG and society” to be justifi able. It added that its full potential. Canadian Ambassador to Costa Rica, Nicaragua NSX: B2G potential downsides to any collection and “What we heard, some of it was just and Honduras. He has also served as Deputy Head use of data must be identifi ed and mitigat- being worried about how to think of this in of Mission at the Canadian Embassy in Mexico. ed, that government should be transparent new ways,” he said. “It’s not that there was with the public on why any given research a dearth of data. … Maybe a colleague in a Mr. Reeder holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from and data collection are being done, and different department might actually have the University of Saskatchewan and a Bachelor that strict controls should be placed on the data that I’m looking for, and that I of Journalism degree from Carleton University. protecting people’s privacy. may not have to do it all on my own.” He is fluent in English, French and Spanish. During his address to the workshop, Mr. [email protected] Mendelsohn said Canada’s federal govern- The Hill Times The Hill Times | wednesday, june 14, 2017 7 NDP leadership race News

interview “we do not campaign porting any candidate but signed that way.” Mr. Stogran’s nomination papers “I quite frankly would be sur- to help him get in the race after Stogran alleges prised that any of the campaigns Mr. Angus noted the candidate have been involved in that,” he was having troubles meeting the added. requirements. Niki Ashton’s office “There’s some criticisms that (Churchill-Keewatinook Aski, are reasonable to be made, but ‘malicious’ rumour, Man.) said it was concerned not as strongly as that.” about the allegations and “there Several people interviewed is no room for attacks of this praised Mr. Stogran’s passion nature in politics,” while Jagmeet for making a difference, but Singh and Guy Caron (Rimouski described him as a warrior and harassment from Neigette-Témiscouata-Les not a politician. He was a well-in- Basques, Que.) did not respond to tentioned candidate and a breath emailed requests for comment by of fresh air, several said, but one print deadline. who didn’t have a true under- standing of the type of organiza- insiders led to quitting tion, fundraising, and structure Outsider not prepared needed to run for leader. for leadership bid, “I definitely didn’t,” replied Mr. insiders suggest Stogran, who has described being NDP leadership race In interviews last week prior a politician “distasteful” but said to Mr. Stogran’s allegation of he thought he could change “poli- harassment, several NDP insiders tics incorporated” from within. “I Continued from page 1 took exception to his assertion had huge support coming my way from disaffected individuals from Some NDP that the party is “fundamentally the NDP” and from those disillu- insiders suggest flawed” with insiders blocking veterans ombudsman who served sioned with other parties, he said. Pat Stogran was his way and putting “obstacles in the Canadian military for over He had about 20 people work- ill-prepared for the in place for candidates trying to 30 years. He pulled from the race ing for his campaign across the leadership race. grow the party’s base from the June 3. country, including those he said His response: grassroots.” The retired Canadian Armed were “experienced campaigners.” ‘I am tens of Navigator senior consultant Forces colonel wouldn’t com- Neither campaign director Patrick thousands of Sally Housser said if a person is ment further on the allegations, McCoy nor communications di- dollars in debt seeking to lead a political party and when asked if the “insiders” rector Jessica Pointon responded now. Would I have they should have an understand- responsible were connected to to interview requests. Ms. Pointon risked that on a ing of its culture and the way the another leadership campaign or took over for Cam Holmstrom, whim?’ The Hill party structure works. the party, he said “a combination who said by phone he left the role Times photograph “I think it’s unfortunate he felt of both.” three weeks before for family by Andrew Meade that frustration, but at the same “They’re not mutually exclu- time I don’t think a party struc- reasons and had no comment. sive. It was a deliberate attempt ture can completely change to Alice Funke of the website and there was collusion...but suf- accommodate somebody because Pundits’ Guide said it wasn’t clear fice to say it was enough for me they’ve never had any experience Mr. Stogran had “a complete set of to say it was not worth me putting with that party structure before,” expectations” about the demands my reputation on the line and my said Ms. Housser, who worked of a leadership contest, with so personal finances in jeopardy to as deputy national director of much to learn for someone new to try and bring a party that is dys- the federal NDP during the 2012 electoral politics. functional as the NDP together leadership race. A leadership bid needs a to take on politics incorporated,” Former NDP national director campaign manager with contacts said Mr. Stogran in a June 12 Robin Sears said the party has been across the country, chairpeople interview. open to outsiders as leaders, includ- in every province, strong social Canada’s New Democrats said ing Jack Layton, whom Housser media engagement, and, first and the party had not received “any also pointed to as an example. The foremost, “effective fundraisers,” complaints or information regard- late Mr. Layton won the party lead- she added. ing harassment with regards to ership in 2003, a year before he first On Facebook and Twitter, the the leadership race.” was elected as an MP. leading NDP contenders had “We take any allegations of “This is the sort of comment between three and 10 times his harassment and bullying very se- you get from someone who has following. riously and it should not be toler- put their toe in the water, dis- Veterans advocate Jerry Ko- ated,” said NDP national director covered it is very cold, and leapt vacs said he offered to help Mr. Robert Fox by email when asked back,” said Mr. Sears, a principal Stogran’s campaign about two to comment on Mr. Stogran’s al- of Earnscliffe Strategy Group, weeks ago but “he declined my of- legations. by email. “He might want to ask fer.” Though not a member of the Many NDP insiders said they himself why he received such a NDP, Mr. Kovacs said he offered were confused by Mr. Stogran’s chilly reception.” “because of the connection” and vague announcement of his Longtime former NDP veteran thought Mr. Stogran could fill a departure from the race via a five- affairs critic and current Capital political “void” on veterans issues. minute video posted on YouTube Hill group associate Peter Stoffer But watching from the outside, in which he cited the need for said he’d spoken to Mr. Sto- Mr. Kovacs didn’t see the efforts party reform and the importance gran about six months ago and he would expect, like reaching of his family as reasons for quit- encouraged him to run. While he out to veterans groups to secure ting. The party’s former interim hadn’t himself encountered the endorsements. national director Karl Bélanger complaints Mr. Stogran made “I just never saw any evidence said these latest allegations shed about the party, he said the NDP of campaign organization,” said some more light on Mr. Stogran’s is “going through an awful lot of Mr. Kovacs, adding he’s run for decision to leave. challenges right now.” city council and provincial poli- “The tone of his video...he he suggested he hoped the party in terms of me perhaps not having “To be frank with you, he tics and worked with several MPs. seemed genuinely upset. This would forgive some of his almost to go into debt on my own behalf.” obviously had some dealings with “He was entering a world which would explain that. Most people $60,000 in campaign costs, which Mr. Fox said all campaigns people in the party that probably he knew very little about.” thought it was about the rules included a $30,000 “non-refund- encountered difficulties as the weren’t favourable in this regard, Even so, Mr. Stogran said he in place to join the race,” said able” registration fee and $25,000 party rolled out new online tools, but I haven’t spoken to him,” said was a serious candidate and Mr. Mr. Bélanger, president of the he forwarded his campaign out of which “were corrected several Mr. Stoffer, who, like Mr. Stogran, Bélanger regarded him as such, Douglas-Coldwell Foundation, his own pocket. weeks ago.” has been critical of the party’s pointing to Mr. Holmstrom’s who noted that despite being an “As far as I’m concerned, myself “The party has also done ev- connection to unions, noting it campaign involvement and other outsider Mr. Stogran was putting and the party, I have nothing to erything in its power to minimize only pulls in about 15 per cent of longtime NDP staffers who knew forward a serious effort. “This do with them,” said Mr. Stogran, the consequences on candidates,” the labour vote. what they were doing. opens a totally different door.” who also said fundraising proved he said. Some criticism of the party “I am tens of thousands of Mr. Bélanger, former princi- problematic. His supporters had Not all campaigns responded may be warranted, said Ms. dollars in debt now. Would I have pal secretary to outgoing leader technical difficulties using the to The Hill Times’ query whether Housser, but every candidate risked that on a whim?” said Mr. Thomas Mulcair, said the “serious party’s website to donate, he their camps had any role in Mr. faces challenges. Stogran, who said the party is partly allegations” could be investigated by said. The party should “accept some Stogran’s allegations, though “I think that the federal party to blame for what has happened to the party’s chief electoral officer if degree of responsibility for their Charlie Angus’ (Timmins-James seemed to me...to really do a good him, pointing to a proverb: “A fish an official complaint is lodged. administrative effectiveness and Bay, Ont.) campaign emailed “no” job of trying to get him in and rots from the head down.” When asked if he planned to our inability to capitalize on the and Peter Julian (New Westmin- accommodate that first debate,” [email protected] do so, Mr. Stogran said “no.” But early surge of support that we had ster-Burnaby, B.C.) said in a brief said Ms. Housser, who isn’t sup- The Hill Times 8 wednesday, june 14, 2017 | the hill times

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Editorial Letters to the Editor Enough delays on access Turkey is fighting Daesh, not helping it e: “Trump’s ‘principled realism’ is Turkey has banned almost 40,000 Ranything but” ( The Hill Times, May 31, foreigners with possible ties to terrorist p. 9) Turkey’s resolve to wipe out Daesh organizations from entering the country, to information reform (also known as ISIL, ISIS, and the Islamic deported more than 3,500, and arrested State) and other terrorist organizations in more than 1,000 terrorists. hen CBC reporter Dean Beeby Ms. Legault was quoted in a press release Syria cannot be logically brought together No one can know as well as Turkey how Waccepted the prestigious Charles as saying, marking the tabling of her with a claim that it kept its border open so ending the terror in Syria can help solve a Lynch Award from his peers at the Press report on June 8. that weapons, money, and recruits could be good part of the humanitarian problems our Gallery Dinner earlier this month, he Though the year “began on a positive brought into Syria by the same groups it world is experiencing now. From ending trag- did so with a plea. The prime minister note,” she said, with a promise by has fought. Although Turkey has been part edies in the seas, to ensuring the return of was in the room along with hundreds the government to reform the act, as of the Global Coalition against Daesh since some of the refugees—the number of which of journalists, listening to his speech. the year ended, she said there was “a its inception, and it is supporting moderate is now over 2.7 million and to which 300,000 Rather than gloating about himself, shadow of disinterest on behalf of the opposition members in Syria, it is regretful people from Iraq was also added—a series the modest, hardworking reporter government.” to see this unfair claim being floated again. of much-awaited results requires us to end made a pitch for a better access-to- Indeed, the Liberals had promised With Turkey’s support, from Jarablus to terror in Syria and in the region. information law. As it stands, the Access in the 2015 election campaign to al-Bab, more than 2,500 towns were liber- The suffering of people from terror in to Information Act is the “worst it’s ever “expand the role of the information ated and cleared of Daesh. Turkey success- Europe and elsewhere must unite us around been,” he said. commissioner, giving them the power fully completed its Operation Euphrates a clearly stated objective. Our most serious He would know, as he knows the act to issue binding orders for disclosure,” Shield, and the ensuing return of tens of hurdles are convoluted statements and ac- intimately; making access requests is and “ensure that access to information thousands of refugees represented a major tions to blur the picture before our eyes. the bread and butter of his reporting. Mr. applies to the prime minister’s achievement. The global coalition’s efforts Selçuk Ünal Beeby regularly breaks solid news stories and ministers’ offices, as well as could not enjoy greater, more solid support Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey to using the cumbersome, lengthy process. administrative institutions that support than from Turkey to throw back a mon- Canada And that should be commended, given Parliament and the courts.” strous terror organization. Ottawa, Ont. the fact that often a requester receives a But earlier this year, Treasury Board response to their request for government President Scott Brison’s office said those information months after the original pledges have been indefinitely put on legislated deadline, and with dozens of hold. pages blacked out. Changing the relevant law would be Foreign aid leadership is questionable Fast forward to this week, when “complex,” and the government needs an departing information commissioner undefined amount of additional time to Suzanne Legault released yet another “get it right,” Mr. Brison’s spokesperson, without money to back it up annual report pointing out the problems Jean-Luc Ferland, told the Canadian nternational Development Minister national income, which is well below the with the access legislation. Press. IMarie-Claude Bibeau announced the United Nations target of 0.7 per cent. “Our investigations highlight No ones wants the government to Liberal government’s new feminist inter- If Canada truly wishes to be a global that the act continues to be used as rush it and get the reforms wrong. But, national assistance policy last week. It leader in international development, a shield against transparency and is at the same time, we’re now nearing is a bold approach that will ensure our it should increase its commitment to failing to meet its policy objective to the halfway mark of this government’s international assistance program looks at the Global Partnership for Education’s foster accountability and trust in our tenure, and it’s surprising that this delay potential partners and recipients through replenishing fund. Given the GPE’s track government. The act urgently needs to is only coming to the fore now. a feminist lens. record to date, this would go a long way be updated to ensure that Canadians’ The government should make these Minister Bibeau states that Canada will to ensuring that more of the world’s access rights are respected. A lot of work changes a priority. Ms. Legault’s been work toward increasing funding of local children can go to school. Every dollar needs to be done before this government waiting her entire mandate, and Mr. women’s organizations, with a view to ensur- invested in education results in a $10 im- delivers on its transparency promises,” Beeby for much of his career. ing equality and empowerment. She main- provement in health benefits and wages. tains that Canada will be a global leader in Canada has rebranded its interna- this respect, but such leadership is question- tional assistance program. It is now time able without the dollars to back it up. to provide the funds to make it actually Canada has not increased its interna- mean something. tional assistance budget in many years; Sherry Moran it is currently at 0.26 per cent of gross Ottawa, Ont.

Of North Korea and nuclear deterrence

ver since making and using the atomic Despite almost intolerable living condi- Ebomb, the United States of America tions, the North Korean people have not has threatened communist countries with revolted against their leadership. Regard- nuclear attack. ing state violations of citizenry, Bruce Weak countries that resist great Cumings in the preface of his book North powers are often pushed to the limit of Korea: Another Country, writes, “In human endurance. Citizens experience terrible rights circles, the easiest thing has always hardships because leaders decide to been to look one way and condemn the protect national sovereignty. The fate of communists, while ignoring the reprehen- the communist countries of North Ko- sible behaviour of our allies, that is, U.S. rea and Cuba under siege seems prefer- support for dictators who make Kim Jong- able to what happened to Arab countries il [former North Korean leader and father like Libya after they renounced nuclear of current ruler Kim Jong-un] look enlight- arms. When conventional defence re- ened (the Saudis, for example).” Cumings’ sources are exhausted, having nuclear criticism applies to us in Canada as well. deterrence capability is a weak country’s Andrew Romain last resort in maintaining sovereignty. Gatineau, Que.

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General Dynamics Land Systems Canada shows off one of its lightly armoured Defence plan: believe it vehicles at the 2016 CANSEC military equipment trade show in Ottawa. There is plenty of hardware available when rubber hits the road for purchase to shore up Canada’s armed forces, if and 30 years ago the Progressive Con- when the government comes Canadian governments have historically been servative government promised up with enough cash to pay a similarly robust investment in for it. The Hill Times photograph much better at promising military equipment Canada’s military. The 1987 White by Jake Wright Paper on Defence advocated for than they have been at buying it. the acquisition of 12 nuclear sub- marines and 400 main battle tanks. $1-billion into something called expect delivery of a new supply at air and landing fl at on his back. The Royal Canadian Navy now the Multi-Mission Effects Vehicle. ship before the year 2021. Somehow, Lucy is always able to operates four used diesel-electric These 30 MMEVs were essen- The Air Force fi rst announced convince simple Charlie that this submarines, and there are but 40 tially a reconfi guration of the it was seeking to replace its ag- time it will be different. Once he is operational tanks in our Army. 1980s Air Defence, Anti-Tank ing Sea King helicopters in 1983. convinced, Charlie sets himself up That same blueprint called (ADAT) system mounted on a Thirty-four years later the same with a long run, throughout which for the purchase of 820 Northern wheeled chassis. Like the ADATs, old Sea Kings are conducting op- he tells himself “This time I’m going Terrain Vehicles—an articulated, the MMEV never actually entered erations in the Mediterranean. to kick this ball clear to the moon.” tracked, multi-purpose utility Canadian service and in 2007 the So forgive me if I don’t join in the That is where all of the self- vehicle that would have equipped project was quietly scrubbed. current discussion as to how high proclaimed military boosters are Army reserve units across In the summer of 2009, the we are going to kick the football this Scott taylor right now. They have convinced Canada. That project got as far as Army announced with much time. I will believe it when I see it. fanfare that it was going to spend The huge projected budget Inside Defence themselves that this time, Lucy the factory being built in Calgary (a.k.a. the government of the day) to assemble the NTVs, before the over $2-billion to purchase 108 hike did resonate well south is really going to come through on whole thing was scrapped. Close Combat Vehicles. After of the border, it would seem. TTAWA—Last Wednesday’s re- her promise for a whopping 70 per The original plan for our cur- conducting not one but two sets Trump’s spokesman, Michael Olease of Canada’s new defence cent increase in the defence budget rent Patrol Frigates was to build of trials, the decision was taken Short, tweeted out a triumphant policy reminded me of the old over the next decade, including 12 with an option for an addi- in December 2013 to not buy any message that Canada’s 70 per Peanuts cartoon. In a long-running the acquisition of all kinds of new tional six. When six additional CCVs for the Army. cent increase in defence spending gag, Lucy promises to hold the equipment. The policy review also frigates were cancelled, it was In 2004 Canada announced was a case of The Donald “get- football in place for Charlie Brown calls for an increase in personnel announced that the Navy would the Joint Support Ship project, ting results.” Yeah, and Charlie to kick. Charlie Brown is always up to 71,500 from the current level get six ocean-going Corvettes which should have had the fi rst Brown thought he could kick a suspicious, and reminds Lucy that of 68,000—which in reality is fewer instead. That scheme simply dis- of three supply ships built and in football to the moon. on every previous occasion she has than 66,000. appeared from the books. operational service by 2012. That Scott Taylor is editor and pub- snatched away the football at the For those of us long enough in In 2005, the Army announced procurement was cancelled in lisher of Esprit de Corps magazine. last moment, leaving him kicking the tooth to remember such things, it was going to invest nearly 2009, and now the Navy cannot The Hill Times

So neither party is going to propose a second referendum now. To do so would be to lose Britain: ‘soft’ Brexit or no Brexit? many of their pro-Leave voters, and probably to lose the new She thought she knew. It was Even if British election that is likely to be called A year after Britain’s going to be a “hard Brexit” where Prime Minister before the end of the year. Yet the Britain left both the European Theresa May outcome of last week’s election referendum on leaving Union’s “internal market” (com- succeeds does open up a possible path to a plete free trade between the in keeping new referendum. the EU, Prime Minister half-billion people in the EU’s 28 her minority If the Conservative Party Theresa May’s poor members) and the customs union government shreds itself over who is to re- (the same external tariffs against afl oat, ‘hard place Theresa May, or if either the election showing everybody else). “Free movement” Brexit’ is dead, DUP or the pro-Remain Scottish would also end (to limit immi- writes Gwynne Conservatives withdraw their leaves her not knowing gration from EU countries), and Dyer. U.S. support, there will have to be Britain would fl ourish all alone Air Force Staff another election. what her negotiating thanks to its genius for free trade. Sgt. Jette Carr Labour could win that elec- position is. Good luck with that. photograph courtesy tion, but only if Corbyn can But then May called a needless of U.S. Department convince the Leavers in his party election to get a bigger major- of Defense that he will try very hard to make ity in parliament—to “strengthen a “soft Brexit” work. At the same [her] hand” in the negotiations customs union, and maybe also If the referendum were held time, he must persuade all the with the EU that are scheduled to continued membership of the again today, it would almost certain- students and other young people begin next Monday, or so she said. internal market. ly result in a victory for the Remain- who voted for the fi rst time this Instead, after a botched campaign That may tear the Conserva- ers, not the Leavers. The problem is month (and almost all voted La- focused entirely on May, the Con- tive Party apart, as the hard-line that both main parties include large bour) that he will put the results servative Party lost its majority in Brexiters in the party will fi ght numbers of Leave voters. of the negotiations with the EU last Thursday’s election. against it tooth and nail. May’s They are a bigger proportion of to a second referendum, even Now she is a zombie prime Brexit minister, David Davis, has the Conservative Party, although though he cannot promise that minister: “Dead woman walking,” already warned that next week’s around half of the Conservative publicly now. gwynne Dyer one senior Conservative called start to the talks with the EU may MPs are still secretly anti-Brexit. It’s a fi ne line to walk, and Cor- byn is genuinely ambivalent about Global Aff airs her. Yet the Conservative Party have to be postponed. But the Jeremy Corbyn’s Labour Party is can’t dump her yet because she deadline for an agreement is only equally divided: at least a third of the EU. Nevertheless, the fi nal is in the midst of talks with the 18 months away, in practice, and Labour’s voters were Leavers. result could be either an acceptably ONDON, U.K.—“We don’t small Democratic Unionist Party the negotiations will be extreme- Corbyn would not have come soft and amicable Brexit (leav- Lknow when Brexit talks start. (exclusively Northern Irish) to ly complex. No wonder Donald so near to displacing the Tories ing Britain in a close relationship We know when they must end,” get enough votes in parliament to Tusk is losing patience. if he had not maintained his with the EU, like Switzerland or tweeted Donald Tusk, former Polish keep the government in power. The Brexit referendum was ambiguous stance on Brexit in Norway) or an abandonment of the prime minister and now presi- Even if May succeeds, “hard originally promised in 2013 by the recent election. Many of the whole Brexit project after a second dent of the European Council. He Brexit” is dead. To get the support May’s predecessor, David Cam- traditional Labour voters who referendum. But it will leave deep doesn’t know when the talks will of the 11 DUP members of parlia- eron, in order to prevent a split came back to the Labour Party scars for a generation, whichever start because even now, a year after ment—even to retain the support in the Conservative Party. May’s this time were former supporters way it comes out. Britain’s referendum on leaving the of the 13 MPs of the Scottish devotion to Brexit today is still of the United Kingdom Indepen- Gwynne Dyer is an indepen- European Union, Prime Minister Conservative Party—she will have mainly aimed at avoiding that dence Party. They had been made dent journalist whose articles are Theresa May doesn’t know what to agree to a much softer Brexit. split, but the rest of the country homeless by the collapse of that published in 45 countries. her negotiating position is. That would certainly include a has moved on. party, but they are still Leavers. The Hill Times 10 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14, 2017 | THE HILL TIMES comment Liberal defence blueprint a political win—for now It’s easy to talk about spending big, right up until you Trudeau government, the initiative lays out a boost to the defence budget by 70 have to actually do it. per cent over the next decade to $32.7-bil- lion. New equipment purchases are in the offi ng. The overall size of the military is set TTAWA—It appears the federal Liber- for a slight increase of both the regular and Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan, pictured here Oals have achieved an early victory reserve forces. The special forces will also during a roundtable event last year for the in the communications war surrounding see modest growth. government’s defence policy review, fi nally their just-released defence policy review. Initially, critics properly pounced on the unveiled that policy last week, including Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan must be re- fact that the bulk of new investments in the promises of big funding increases after the next lieved, as he more recently has been riding military were planned to commence later election. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade some choppy waves for publicly exagger- than 2019, effectively in the next election ating his role in a mission in Afghanistan cycle. Also at the time of the unveiling, That ought to be concerning. and then apologizing for doing so. Minister Sajjan was unable to explain how Outside of the Ottawa bubble and One week after the rollout of the plan, our military expansion was going to be within the defence business in Canada tim Powers there seems to be less controversy and paid for. Would there be defi cit spending? there seems to be a lukewarm-to-positive diminished criticism of Canada’s future Tax increases? Program cuts? Still no clear Plain Speak perspective on the plans. For example, defence blueprint. As announced by the answers are available for those questions. the Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries (CADSI), Canada’s na- tional defence lobby group, was positively delighted with the government’s plan. It decreed in a statement, “The government’s new defence policy statement is the fi rst time in over 30 years that positive language has been used to recognize the value of Canada’s defence industrial base and how industry contributes to meeting Canada’s defence objectives.” The release went on to commend the government for its work. Somewhere Sajjan is high-fi ving his staff for such praise. You can’t blame defence industry mem- bers for championing potential investment in their sector; they’d be fools not to. But before a mass state of euphoric giddiness sets in, it is important to remember the last government talked a big game on defence investment, and made some big-ticket purchases. However, where it was found lacking was on the ongoing commitment to the sector. After promising “stable and predictable funding” for the military, it ended up carving as much as $2.1-billion annually out of the defence allocation to balance budgets. It is easy to talk about future spending and commitments, until you actually have to get down to doing it—something the Liberals have not yet really done with the military. In this year’s budget, for example, the government said it was going to spend $933-million less than anticipated on new military equipment over a six-year pe- riod. There’s also no sign that Canada’s $28.5-billion defi cit is going to disappear with a snap of the fi ngers. Some fi nance minister in the future is going to have to THIS WEEK make tough choices about whether to erad- icate the defi cit or add to it signifi cantly. International impacts Nonetheless, here we are a week after the Liberals’ defence announcement and of Britain’s election there seems to be some acceptance that what the Liberals have promised is doable and inevitable. This is somewhat ironic, given the history of defence spending in Canada (inconsistent), the current govern- ment’s fi delity when it comes to promises (equally inconsistent), and our nation’s ever-changing fi scal and defence priorities. But the Liberals will take the win. Many different voting cohorts will like the language around defence investment. Sajjan will be delighted he is talking about a forward-looking strategy, not a misinter- preted personal past. Frankly, no one can really levy criticism until after the next election, if and when the money actually fl ows. Some will consider the job done for now, and in politics that can be chalked up as a win. Tim Powers is vice-chairman of Summa .ca Strategies and managing director of Abacus Data. He is a former adviser to Conservative political leaders. The Hill Times

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Then-FBI director James Comey, alongside then- Truth, lies, and Trump deputy attorney general Sally Yates, addressing stopped last week to watch the erful Washington player declines the media after The most surprising truth get its pants on. Faustian bargain!” The most ques- the Orlando thing about the Former FBI director James tionable element of his testimony nightclub Comey painted a riveting pic- before the Senate Intelligence shooting last Trump-Comey dinner ture Thursday of what it’s like Committee was the “Lordy, I hope year. U.S. when a reality-dwelling public there are tapes!” moment. President Donald was that the former servant gets sucked into the surreal If a foreign government turned Trump fi red both reality show of Trump’s presidency. a presidential campaign into offi cials, and Mr. FBI chief actually Comey’s account of the unprec- a ridiculous fake narrative to Comey has said blew the whistle. edented private dinner between a propel a particular candidate into he had refused thuggish and volatile president and the White House, and the U.S. a request from an FBI director investigating that intelligence community isn’t now the president to president’s associates for possible recording everything that goes on pledge loyalty to collusion with a foreign govern- in the White House, the world is him. Photograph by ment was a scene that, if it had been in far more trouble than it knows. the Federal Bureau included in a Mike Myers script a They don’t need surveillance to of Investigation, decade ago, with Myers playing the fi nd a quid pro quo; from pulling out courtesy of Flickr elaborately pompadoured com- of the Trans-Pacifi c Partnership, to mander in chief, would have been trolling NATO, to ditching the Paris said of globalization and technol- the people of the United States cut for suspension-of-disbelief-crash- agreement, to his perpetual one-man ogy, “I believe we cannot unwind are fi nding ways of making sure ing preposterousness. degradation of U.S. credibility, Don- integration. I don’t think we can nobody confuses them with As it was, the most shocking ald Trump’s presidency has been an pull up the drawbridge, we cannot Donald Trump. And while Trump lisa Van Dusen thing about the Trump-Comey story hourly parade of quos for America’s stuff technology back in the box. is tweeting insults, other politi- What Fresh Hell wasn’t Trump’s behaviour. Nothing geopolitical rivals. They need it to fi nd We can’t reverse progress, we have cians are talking about serious he does to demean or degrade the out what he’s going to destroy next. to build new social compacts to problems, including the ones he’s offi ce he occupies surprises anyone As it happens, some other make progress work for everyone.” causing, and how to solve them. s we hit peak tactical fake anymore except as the newest, people have told the truth in the Bernie Sanders told the truth Lisa Van Dusen, associate Anews this week, with an precedent-violating low. It was the past week. Foreign Affairs Minister in his Financial Times interview editor of Policy Magazine, was entirely plausible but false Time fact that someone with suffi cient Chrystia Freeland told the truth in on the weekend when he said, in a Washington columnist for The magazine cover on Donald Trump Washington self-preservation skills the House last Tuesday when, in a response to the observation that Ottawa Citizen, Washington headlined “Liar in Chief” being to have become the head of the speech endorsing the existing rules- many Europeans now see the U.S. bureau chief for Sun Media, and shot down as a hoax, let’s look at FBI actually blew the whistle on based international order, she said, as a rogue state, “What I would international news writer for the truth about the liar in chief an egregious abuse of power and “International relationships that had say to our European friends is not Peter Jennings at ABC World from a less fake source. attempted obstruction of justice by seemed immutable for 70 years are to confuse Donald Trump with the News Tonight, as well as an editor In an era when Trump’s lies go a sitting president. being called into question.” people of the United States.” at AP in New York and UPI in all the way around the world 10 The headline on the breaking Barack Obama told the truth As was clear in the response to Washington. times a second, the world actually Comey story could have been “Pow- in Montreal later Tuesday when he Trump’s Paris agreement breach, The Hill Times

wounded today, it is, in no small part, the result of the noncha- lance of the prime minister. Trudeau making For when it comes to parlia- mentary watchdogs the buck has always stopped with prime minis- ters. If you don’t remember what cannon fodder of Stephen Harper’s heritage minister had to say about the appointment of journalist Graham Fraser as offi cial languages commissioner in 2006 it is because no one was rookie ministers Government House Leader Bardish Chagger, Democratic Institutions Minister interested in Bev Oda’s opinion. Karina Gould, Heritage Minister Mélanie Joly, and Status of Women Minister Five of Trudeau’s predecessors Had Joly, Chagger, Monsef, and Gould served Maryam Monsef. The Hill Times photographs by Jake Wright managed to come up with nomi- under a PM less committed to gender parity, nees whose independence the op- position had no cause to question. full just keeping the government’s in circles for months. they might have been left to learn the ropes By appointing a just-retired On- legislative agenda on track. Then he shuffl ed Monsef out tario Liberal to a job that, by defi ni- Yet, shortly after her appoint- of the portfolio and dispatched on the backbenches. That might have been tion, calls for independence from ment she was tasked with imple- successor Karina Gould to an- the government, the prime minister menting a controversial set of nounce, as one of her fi rst acts as a better than serving as cannon fodder on was breaking with tradition. parliamentary reforms. Included minister, that the promise of a new missions programmed to fail. Knowing that, Trudeau could in the government’s unilateral voting system was off the table. have sounded out his opposition wish list were measures that That left Gould with a mini- to get a sense of the lay of the would have curtailed some of the malist electoral reform agenda For the past three weeks the land. He did not. He could have few procedural tools at the dis- to implement. Despite the lighter heritage minister has been the anticipated that—absent consent posal of an opposition minority. load, she has yet to fi nd her way public face of a fi asco of her gov- from the other parties—Senate Chagger might as well have to appoint a permanent chief ernment’s own making. Last week, approval for a non-consensual set out for a stroll across a mine- electoral offi cer. That, too, is a former Ontario cabinet minister candidate would not be a done fi eld. She pressed on with the decision that must bear the impri- Madeleine Meilleur withdrew her deal. He is, after all, the prime plan until a predictable proce- matur of the prime minister. name from contention for languag- minister who gave the Upper dural war threatened to bring the Joly, Chagger, Monsef, and es watchdog, probably just in time House its independence. House to a grinding halt. At that Gould are part of the younger to avoid having her appointment If it’s any consolation to Minister point she beat back in retreat, at female tier of Trudeau’s cabinet quashed in the Senate. Joly, she has companions in misery. cost to her credibility. and of a new promising wave of chantal hébert Once Joly has wiped the egg Earlier this year Bardish As it happens, the prime minis- Canadian politicians. Had they ter poisoned the well of his rookie served under a prime minister Inside Politics off her face she will have to go Chagger was appointed House back to the drawing board, under leader. She is the fi rst woman to House leader. When Trudeau sum- less committed to gender parity, intense media and opposition occupy this strategic government marily pulled the plug on his prom- they might have been left to learn ONTREAL—Almost two scrutiny and under a cloud of position. She also brings to the ise to change the voting system, he the ropes on the backbenches of Myears into her mandate, Her- doubts as to her judgment. role less hands-on experience in squandered a serious amount of the government. In hindsight, that itage Minister Mélanie Joly has Joly was appointed to cabinet the Commons than any of her opposition goodwill. might have been a preferable alter- clocked more time on her feet in before she had served a day in the predecessors. In the process, he also dam- native to serving as cannon fodder the House of Commons defending Commons. Like many of her col- To be able to read the mood of aged not one but two other rookie on missions programmed to fail. the indefensible appointment of a leagues she was a political rookie. the House is an essential skill for ministers. Trudeau sent Maryam Chantal Hébert is a nation- close member of the Liberal fam- It would be tempting to put the one in Chagger’s position. It is also Monsef, his fi rst democratic al affairs writer for The Toronto ily to the offi ce of commissioner episode down to ministerial inex- a skill usually acquired over time. institutions minister, on a trip to Star. This column was fi rst re- of offi cial languages than advanc- perience and/or incompetence. As a parliamentary neophyte, nowhere that had her and the op- leased on June 10. ing transformative policies. Except that if she is walking Chagger would have had her hands position parties running around The Hill Times 12 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14, 2017 | THE HILL TIMES comment

Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland said Canada has been called Freeland’s foreign to help form a new international order, in a speech made shortly after United States policy speech: President Donald Trump said the U.S. would pull out of the Paris climate agreement. actions speak Photograph by Benedikt von Loebell, courtesy of the louder than words World Economic Forum strengthen the system of global gover- tries to jointly promote common solutions. nance. What big ideas is Canada ready They are essential to tackle issues which Canada helped to build the global rules and to put on the table? Is Canada willing to require collective action.” So “we need more directly and forcefully challenge the Trump global governance and global rules.” institutions that stabilized the world in the aftermath administration, or are we afraid of direct But undermining multilateralism also of the Second World War. disagreement because of NAFTA renego- means lost opportunity for a better world, tiation? How far will Canada go to support the European paper argues. Europe in its challenge to Trump on the “Countries can produce more for less based on strong rules and high-minded future of the international order? by specializing in what they do best and aspirations, to avoid a repeat of the disas- A great deal is at stake. Climate change exploiting economies of scale in global trous Great Depression of the 1930s or the is the most obvious, with high risks to markets. International competition, global horrors of the Second World War. The in- future populations unless we take deter- climate action, scientifi c co-operation and stitutions they created included the United mined action now. The world must adjust exchange of ideas have stimulated creativ- Nations, the International Monetary Fund, the international order to accommodate ity and accelerated innovation. Companies the World Bank, and the General Agree- the views and aspirations of new powers, active in international markets remain ment on Tariffs and Trade. ranging from China, India, and Indone- competitive because they learn and adapt Canada, Freeland said, “played a pivotal sia to Brazil, Mexico, South Africa, and faster.” At the same time, people can travel, role in forming the postwar international order. David crane Nigeria, as well as updating the roles of work, learn, and live in different countries By virtue of our unique experience, expertise, multilateral organizations. Stark poverty in a world where no country, not matter Canada & the 21st Century geography, diversity, and values, we are now exists in much of Africa and parts of Asia, how large, has a monopoly on good ideas. called to do this again for a new century.” and solutions will depend on a strong com- The direction for the postwar multilateral Her message was seen as a response to mitment to the UN’s Sustainable Develop- world was set, at a time of great crisis, in hat was a big promise Foreign Affairs Min- the disregard and even contempt held by ment Goals, including reduced poverty what became known as the Atlantic Charter, ister Chrystia Freeland made in her foreign T United States President Donald Trump and and hunger, improved health, clean water a statement of postwar intent agreed to by policy speech to the House of Commons last those around him for the strategic impor- and sanitation, education, gender equality, British prime minister Winston Churchill and week. The government, she said, would be tance and enormous benefi ts the post-war decent work, and affordable clean energy. U.S. president Franklin Delano Roosevelt “tireless in working to create a rules-based system has delivered worldwide, including Growing inequality is a problem within na- when they met in 1941 at Placentia Bay, international order for the 21st century.” for the U.S. tions and between nations. Newfoundland. It set out eight points which Some 70 years ago, a core of world lead- But what Freeland didn’t tell us was Terrorism and the threat of regional included the right of all people to self-de- ers vowed to create a new global system what Canada planned to do to sustain and confl ict require concerted action and termination, the reduction of trade barriers, co-operation among nations, as does the agreement for global economic co-operation Appointment Notice growing threat to cyber security. Ebola and and the pursuit of social welfare includ- other diseases, some unknown, still pres- ing improved labour standards, economic ent serious pandemic threats. The world advancement and social security, the goal of avoided another Great Depression follow- a world free of want and fear, and the pursuit Forest Products Association ing the 2008-09 global fi nancial crisis, with of world peace. of Canada welcomes Mr. Brad concerted action by the G20 and the IMF, In January 1942, representatives of but the risks of future fi nancial instability 26 countries, including Canada, signed Thorlakson as its new Chair remain. Reforming the World Trade Orga- the Declaration of United Nations, which nization is an even greater priority than endorsed the Atlantic Charter and set the On behalf of the Board of Directors, Derek NAFTA since it is the only trade agreement stage for establishment of the UN. In 1945, that covers the entire global community. 50 nations, including Canada, representing Nighbor, Chief Executive Officer of the Forest In a powerful essay in the U.S. journal more than 80 per cent of the world’s popu- Products Association of Canada (FPAC) is Foreign Affairs, one of America’s lead- lation, met in San Francisco and created ing experts on international relations, G. the UN to bring nations together in the pleased to announce that Brad Thorlakson, John Ikenberry, warns that Trump’s “every hope of building a better world. President and CEO of Tolko Industries, has instinct runs counter to the ideas that have Earlier, in 1944, delegates from 44 countries, underpinned the postwar international including Canada, established the Interna- been appointed FPAC’s new Chair of the system.” He argues that “if the international tional Monetary Fund to help achieve global Board, effective May 18, 2017. order is to survive, leaders and constituen- fi nancial stability and the World Bank to fund cies that support it will need to step up.” postwar reconstruction. Subsequently, 23 na- Mr. Thorlakson will succeed Mr. Curt Stevens, That, of course, includes Canada. tions, including Canada, met in Geneva in 1947 The risk is that if Trump aggressively to conclude the General Agreement on Tariffs President and CEO of Louisiana-Pacific, who pursues his unilateralist instincts, other and Trade—the fi rst steps to reduce global was FPAC’s Chair for the past two years. The countries will feel they have no choice but to trade barriers and rules to govern the conduct follow suit. This is how a 1930s stock market of international trade. Board and team at FPAC express our sincere thanks to Curt for his leadership crash on Wall Street became the global Great All of these efforts were driven by the and dedication to driving positive environmental and economic outcomes for Depression: a zero-sum-game world where desire to avoid repeating the mistakes that beggar-thy-neighbour overrode all else. led to the Great Depression and the Second Canada’s forest sector and its workers. “Today, the defenders of the order will World War. The embrace of multilateralism need to recapture its essence as a security and new rules and standards for interna- Mr. Thorlakson represents the third generation of family leadership since Tolko community, a grouping of countries bound tional behaviour were seen as the answer. together by common values, shared inter- We live in a different time today and the was founded in 1956. He has more than 30 years of experience in the industry. ests, and mutual vulnerabilities,” Ikenberry challenges are different. But they are also He began his career at the Lavington Planer Mill and progressed through the writes. “Trump will do a lot of damage to real and dangerous. Rather than turning this order, but the decisions of others—in the clock back on what has been accom- company to the position of Vice President of Marketing and Sales before the United States and abroad—will deter- plished, as Trump seems to want, we have becoming President and CEO in February 2010. mine whether it is ultimately destroyed.” to, instead, strengthen multilateralism for Canada cannot sit on the fence. the new challenges if the world is to avoid A refl ection paper on harnessing stark problems in the years ahead. Mr. Thorlakson studied Business Administration at Okanagan University College globalization, published by the European Freeland’s speech suggests our govern- in Vernon, British Columbia. Commission in May, warns that interde- ment wants to be part of this process. But pendence, connectedness, and simply the actions will speak louder than words. So scale and complexity of challenges we face what will be the actions? means that “even the biggest and richest David Crane is an award-winning jour- countries no longer have the capacity to nalist with special interests in the econom- deal with the challenges they face alone. ics of globalization, innovation, sustain- In today’s world, global co-operation is able development, and social equity. He increasingly essential.” “Multilateral institu- can be reached at [email protected]. tions and rules are needed to enable coun- The Hill Times THE HILL TIMES | WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14, 2017 13 opinion

However, the problem is not the lack of money, but where it is being spent. The budget for Correctional Service Our prisons are full of men Canada increased from about $1.7-billion in 2006 to $2.6-billion in 2014. But much of those additional funds were spent on more correctional offi cers and physical security It’s Canadian Men’s In prison, programs like education and There are even more radical reform measures. This type of enforcement spend- job training, which are the most successful arguments. ing has led to objectively worse outcomes Health Week, a time to measures for reducing recidivism rates, have James Gilligan, a clinical professor of across the board. been slashed. And there is a lack of employ- psychiatry and a professor of law at New So we need to instead spending on remember that 93 per ment opportunities following release. York University, argues that we should evidence-based, proven-effective program- But there are things we can do. There are dismantle the entire prison system and ming that leads to lower incarcerations cent of federal inmates policies that focus on restorative justice and rebuild it from the ground up, by remov- and recidivism. We need to divorce policies are men. Many are from take into account the unique experiences ing the punishment model and focusing on from political viewpoints. And we need to that lead vulnerable men into the hands rehabilitation. He suggests creating secure provide social support to our most vulner- minorities and struggle of the justice system. One good example communities that provide programming for able populations. is Gladue, a report that can be requested education, mental health-care and sub- So as you tune in to watch this season with mental health and for aboriginal offenders who have pleaded stance abuse, and health care. of Orange is the New Black, remember that guilty to a crime. It details the history of the We also need to increase support for people these struggles are real for many people, substance abuse issues. offender, which often includes socio-econom- following release. One study in the U.S. found and until we make changes we will contin- ic status, abuse, addictions, and intergenera- that recidivism rates were signifi cantly lower ue to fail our most vulnerable populations. tional trauma. This report is then presented when juvenile offenders were referred to men- Britney Dennison is the research adviser to the judge to take into consideration during tal health services following release. for Men’s Health Research at the University sentencing, who can then consider avenues The reason for many of these gaps in of British Columbia and the deputy director besides incarceration, including restorative resources and services is a lack of funding. of the Global Reporting Centre. Her jour- justice, community service, and reduced Even the Gladue system is overburdened nalistic work has won numerous awards, sentences. Just imagine if this type of report and under-funded, which has led to signifi - including several Edward R. Murrow awards. were made available to all offenders. cant delays in proceedings. The Hill Times

Britney Dennison Canadian Men’s Health Week What would you like Canada to

s viewers start binge-watching the new become in the next 50 years? Aseason of Orange in the New Black, they might be forgiven for missing one of the most startling facts about prison life. In federal prisons in both Canada and the United States, 93 per cent of people behind bars are men. What the Netfl ix show does do well is show how prison disproportionately affects minorities, people struggling with sub- stance abuse, and those with mental health “I would like Canada to be a country that challenges. The statistics out of Canada paint a picture of a problem worsening, has kept its promises, that is honouring with the number of black men incarcer- ated in Canada jumping 69 per cent in the Indigenous people, and that we’re a country past decade, and the aboriginal inmate population growing by 50 per cent. And where we really to .” more than 80 per cent of all male inmates listen each other struggle with addiction and mental health challenges. Shelagh Rogers It’s no wonder some argue that our pris- Chancellor, University of Victoria ons are the new mental health hospital, the new residential school, and the new ghetto. Host and producer, The Next Chapter, CBC Radio Ruth Elwood Martin, who leads the Collaborating Centre for Prison Health and Education program out of the University of British Columbia, says that some of the men she works with used to speak nostal- gically of their time in federal prison—how it helped them develop friendships, build skills, and be rehabilitated. But now the men tell a different story. Because of a decade of tough-on-crime legislation in Canada it has been much more diffi cult for these men to access positive resources and work on their rehabilitation. The approach to the justice system is often at the whim of the party in power. With the last Conservative government of Canada we saw increases in mandatory minimum sentences, restrictions for par- dons and early release, harsher sentences for young offenders, and the elimination of job-skills programs. This is a system that simply doesn’t work. But as a society we are not just fail- ing these men when they are incarcerated. We are failing them long before that. In Canada there is a lack of public support systems in place that would help prevent people from entering the justice system in the fi rst place. For example, ac- cess to mental health-care and substance use treatment is costly; much of the care is privatized, and the public supports are limited and include lengthy wait times. Our Share your vision for Canada’s future. rehab centres have been known to throw people back into the streets if they relapse. Our recovery homes are sometimes noth- #MyCanada2067 ing more than unregulated fl ophouses. 14 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14, 2017 | THE HILL TIMES opinion Canada could be a key contributor, benefi ciary of China’s Belt and Road project

the Belt and Road construction and strive trillion and China’s investment in these tages in many areas such as transportation, The massive infrastructure to boost international cooperation. countries has surpassed US$50-billion. communication, clean energy, fi nancial campaign aims to boost The Belt and Road is the abbreviation Chinese companies have set up 56 economic services, and talent training. for the “Silk Road Economic Belt” and the cooperation zones in over 20 countries, gen- Canada could absolutely be an impor- global economic growth “21st Century Maritime Silk Road.” The goal erating some US$1.1-billion in tax revenue tant participant, contributor, and benefi - is to synergize the national policies and and 180,000 local jobs. The Asian Infrastruc- ciary of the Belt and Road construction. and China’s connection to development strategies of all countries, ture Investment Bank (AIIB) has offered a Canada has joined the AIIB, which makes deepen practical cooperation, promote loan of US$1.7-billion for the Belt and Road for good conditions for Canada to partici- the world. coordinated and interconnected develop- construction, and China’s Silk Road Fund pate in the Belt and Road infrastructure ment, and achieve common prosperity. has invested a total US$4-billion. construction. It is hoped that Canada could The priorities of cooperation are: policy From vision and plan to actions and enhance policy coordination with Belt and communication, infrastructure connectiv- reality, the Belt and Road initiative has Road countries, and seek specifi c areas ity, unimpeded trade, capital fl ows, and attracted an increasing number of partici- and projects that it can take part in as soon people-to-people bonds. pants. At last month’s forum in Beijing, the as possible so as to gain early achieve- The Belt and Road initiative draws participating countries further clarifi ed the ments through early participation. wisdom and strength from the ancient direction for future cooperation, worked The government of British Columbia Silk Road and promotes cooperation in out a clear road map of the construction, signed the Belt and Road cooperation that spirit to support peace, openness and confi rmed the major areas and routes, documents with China’s Guangdong pro- inclusiveness, mutual learning, and mutual and identifi ed major projects in the next vincial government last year. We hope that benefi t. It is a public international product phase. At this forum, China also put the two local governments will take quick lu Shaye provided by China to push for global eco- forward many new measures for coop- actions and actively participate in the Infrastructure nomic growth in the new era. eration, such as an additional 100-billion construction. Since the initiative was fi rst proposed, renminbi (about CDN$19-billion) to the China is also willing to cooperate with over 100 countries and international orga- Silk Road Fund, and 380-billion renminbi Canada to jointly explore the third-party TTAWA—Last month, China success- nizations—guided by the principle of wide (about CDN$75-billion) in special lending markets under the Belt and Road project. Ofully held the Belt and Road Forum consultation, joint contribution, and shared schemes for infrastructure. The initiative responds to the trend of the for International Cooperation in Beijing. benefi ts—have actively participated in and Although the Belt and Road initiative times, conforms to the law of development, Twenty-nine foreign heads of state and supported the Belt and Road construction, was fi rst proposed by China, its construction and meets the people’s interests. It surely government leaders attended the forum achieving a fruitful early harvest. A batch belongs to the world. It serves as a major has broad prospects. I hope Canada will as well as more than 1,500 representatives of major infrastructure projects such as driving force for world economic growth in not miss any important opportunities for from over 130 countries, including Canada, railways, ports, and pipe networks is now the next period of time and provides a huge cooperation. and over 70 international organizations. under construction. market for countries around the world. Lu Shaye is the Chinese ambassador to The forum sent positive signals to the Total trade between China and other Belt Canada is one of the major countries in Canada. international community to jointly promote and Road countries has exceeded US$3- the Asia-Pacifi c region. It boasts advan- The Hill Times

Even within the CAO’s dispute resolu- ductive to its mission and mandate and to its tion function, joint fact-fi nding is only one commitment to sustainable development.” In Mining group tells of several approaches that the CAO uses. response to the report (and pressure from civil Its other tools include facilitation and society), the World Bank Group suspended its information sharing; dialogue and negotia- investments in palm oil until it had revised its tion; and mediation and conciliation. Joint investment strategy for that sector. fact-fi nding by itself is a bit like a mango In fact, in 2012 the CAO removed its require- government to fork, which is extremely useful when you ment that dispute resolution be tried fi rst before have a mango, but useless and somewhat a complaint could go to compliance investiga- dangerous when you don’t. tion. Since that change, the number of compli- Where it’s appropriate, of course, it can ance investigations has greatly increased. stand at wrong end work well. In one Nicaraguan community But while the CAO has a lot more to it than whose complaint I supported, joint fact- just a tail, there is one thing it doesn’t have. fi nding was used as one part of the dispute Like Canada’s two existing mecha- resolution process to answer a question nisms, it doesn’t have teeth. of elephant that the CAO would not have been able to The review of the CAO’s fi rst 10 years answer on its own, and for which millions (2000-2011) cited by MAC found that “imbal- of dollars (provided by the CAO, company, ances of power often lay at the heart of the and the Nicaraguan National Committee of problem.” This is the real elephant in the room. The Mining Association of Canada is pushing joint Sugar Producers) were required to re- A CAO compliance investigation may search. Critically, both the community and deliver a substantiated and well-reasoned fact-fi nding as a tool to help solve disputes involving the company agreed on that approach. report, but the CAO doesn’t have the Canadian mining companies overseas. But that’s not But because every complaint is unique, authority to require IFC or its client to the CAO needs as many tools at its dis- act. So complainants have to rely on the always the best option. posal as possible so that it can select the willingness of the IFC—the same people right one for the job. Not every complaint who failed to follow the IFC’s policies—to to the CAO results in dispute resolution, remedy the harm. Many communities are year would give such an ombudsperson the with fewer resolved through the joint fact- left waiting for a remedy that never comes. mandate to carry out independent investiga- fi nding approach. In 2016, while 23 per In order to begin to level the playing tions in addition to dispute resolution. cent of the CAO’s cases were undergoing fi eld, Canada needs an independent, well- In an op-ed in these pages earlier this spring, dispute resolution, 31 per cent were subject resourced, robust non-judicial grievance MAC suggested that communities harmed to compliance investigations. mechanism with all of the necessary tools through the operations of Canadian mining In cases where dispute resolution is not at its disposal, including independent companies overseas would be better served by appropriate—where, for example, the inter- investigation and a process to promote an ombudsperson restricted to just one tool: ests of the parties do not overlap or where the implementation of recommendations. joint fact-fi nding. MAC held up the dispute complainants fear retaliation—the necessary I’m hoping Canada will take on the resolution function of the compliance adviser/ tool is an objective, independent investigation whole elephant, and not just a part of the Kristen genovese ombudsman (CAO), the grievance mechanism of compliance with the relevant standards. In beast. of the World Bank’s International Finance Cor- Extractive sector ombudsperson such cases, the subject of that investigation Kristen Genovese is a senior researcher at poration (IFC), as a model, claiming that joint never participates in investigating itself. the Centre for Research on Multinational Cor- fact-fi nding is a defi ning feature of the CAO. Further, whereas MAC asserted that porations (SOMO). Based in the Netherlands, he Mining Association of Canada is ap- Reading MAC’s fl awed description of the “experience has shown that unilateral SOMO is a critical, independent, not-for-profi t Tparently concerned that the Canadian CAO, I’m reminded of the fable of the blind investigative processes are ineffective in a knowledge centre on multinationals. She government may be ready to introduce a hu- men and the elephant. MAC has got ahold of non-judicial context,” the facts with respect specializes in supporting communities and man rights ombudsperson for the extractive the elephant’s tail, but thinks it’s a rope. to the CAO demonstrate quite the opposite. workers who are seeking remedy through non- industries that is actually effective. Model The CAO, as its name suggests, has An independent investigation into IFC’s judicial grievance mechanisms for corporate- legislation proposed by the Canadian Net- three functions: dispute resolution, compli- investment in Wilmar, a palm oil company, related human rights abuses. work on Corporate Accountability late last ance investigation, and an advisory role. found that IFC’s actions “were counterpro- The Hill Times THE HILL TIMES | WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14, 2017 15 opinion Korea: under the infl uence of ‘Moonshine’ ambivalent or ungrateful for the deployment of North Korea for its ballistic missile and nuclear serve as “regime consolidation” measures for The country’s new this missile defence system. weapon testing has not brought Pyongyang the youthful leader Kim Jong-un. president, Moon Jae- A visiting Democratic senator (Dick back to the negotiating table. Several security Canada, as a country with signifi cant Durbin, ranking member of the Senate Ap- experts at Jeju suggested a “freeze” on these ties to Korea, cannot be indifferent to the in, must act delicately propriations Committee for Defense) point- programs by the North was a more realistic crisis on the peninsula. edly stated after a meeting with President condition for renewing negotiations, which In her June 6 foreign policy statement, on defence so as not to Moon “if South Korea doesn’t want the would take on a phased approach with denucle- Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland referred THAAD missile system, it is $923-million arization remaining the ultimate goal. to the challenge posed by “the dictatorship in alienate his U.S. ally. that we can spend some other place. ” Others noted the diffi culties with this North Korea” to the liberal democratic world Beyond the immediate problem posed by approach, including the inability to ad- that Canada espouses. Of particular relevance THAAD, there is also the more fundamental equately verify a freeze, and the problem to the evident strains in South Korea-U.S. rela- issue of how to address the growing North of appearing to accept North Korea as a tions was her acknowledgment of an Ameri- Korean missile and nuclear threat. Pyong- nuclear-weapon state. can retreat from global leadership and her call yang has not made it easy for President There remains debate over the true aims of for “middle powers” to “implicate themselves in Moon, greeting his new administration with North Korea, with some disputing the proposi- the furtherance of peace and security.” a ballistic missile launch a week since he tion that the regime has determined that it The new administration in Seoul cre- assumed offi ce. In the absence of any diplo- requires nuclear weapons to deter an attack ates an opportunity for the middle powers matic traction with the North Korean regime against it, by arguing that the North’s con- of Canada and South Korea to assume a for years, leading states may have to settle ventional military capacity (e.g. the estimated greater role in countering threats to the for something less than the full commitment 10,000-plus artillery tubes within range of “multilateral order” they both uphold. Paul meyer to denuclearization that had been set as a Seoul) constitutes suffi cient deterrence. These Paul Meyer is an adjunct professor of inter- Asia pre-condition for resuming talks. analysts suggest that the North’s strategic national studies and a fellow in international se- The combined effect of at least six UN Secu- programs are designed to compel the U.S. to curity at the Simons Foundation in Vancouver. rity Council resolutions imposing sanctions on normalize its relations with Pyongyang or to The Hill Times he North Korean problem and the policy Tthat the new South Korean government of President Moon Jae-in will pursue to ad- dress it were the dominant themes of a major annual gathering of regional security experts known as the Jeju Forum, which wrapped up À quoi voulez-vous que le Canada in South Korea earlier this month. Having criticized the previous ad- ministration for trying to outsource the ressemble dans 50 ans? North Korean issue to other governments, President Moon in a message to the forum promised: “We will take the lead in dealing with Korean Peninsula issues without rely- ing on the role of foreign countries.” He stated that he would “bring North Korea out to dialogue through persuasion and pres- sure and resolve the North Korean nuclear issue.” Such a feat is, of course, easier to say than to do, but it speaks to a more proactive policy towards the North, one combining pres- sure with engagement that has already been « J’aimerais l’inclusion de toutes dubbed the “Moonshine” approach. President Moon will need to navigate les diversités; (...) que les immigrants, between some perilous diplomatic shoals, represented by delicate relations with China, Japan, and the United States, in les femmes, les Autochtones et embarking on a new policy tack. Prominent amongst the issues he must les personnes de la communauté LGBTQ manage is the future status of the U.S. ballistic missile defence system known participent à une active et à as THAAD (Terminal High Altitude Area économie Defense) recently deployed in South Korea pursuant to an agreement concluded by the l’innovation; (...) l’égalité pour tous. » previous government. Already, this system has provoked a domestic controversy as the defence ministry Myriam Fehmiu has been accused of withholding information during a briefi ng about the true number of Animatrice, Montréalité sur MAtv systems in the country (six as opposed to the publicly acknowledged two). President Moon has now suspended further deployment of the system beyond the two already positioned. President Moon is set to have an initial meeting with President Donald Trump sometime later this month. While the THAAD deployment has been presented as a prudent defensive action in the face of North Korean missile threats, it has pro- voked tensions with China as Beijing claims that the systems’ powerful radar enables it to “look” deeply into Chinese territory and poses a national security threat. China has backed up its diplomatic protests with discouragement of touristic traffi c to South Korea and the closure of Korean-owned Lotte department stores in China, a retaliation that has already had sig- nifi cant economic repercussions for Seoul. President Moon will have to be careful not to alienate his U.S. ally in handling the THAAD issues, especially given the earlier off-the-cuff remarks by President Trump to the effect that South Korea should pick up the tab for the missile defence system. While Trump’s Faites-nous part de votre vision du Canada de l’avenir. national security adviser, General H.R. 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that, people are also not being A few ‘night owls’ asked to stay—but most of the times are being ordered to stay,” enjoy the relative said Mr. Lapensée, whoseunion is in a labour standoff with its quiet of the late Parliamentary Protective Service employer. shifts, but it can be That’s why one constable vol- unteered to take a late shift—to a difficult time for “pull [their] weight”—especially since some colleagues were tak- those with families. ing the bulk of the extra shifts. “It hits a lot on morale,” contin- ued the constable, who asked not Continued from page 1 to be named, but added “we work as a team… Some don’t mind. It’s extra cash.” Times that the hours are an ex- “It’s every year and we always pected part of the job this time of expect it, [but] it’s taxing.” year, when the government of the Mr. Lapensée said his col- day extends House sitting. While leagues can’t wait for the summer it’s planned for in the parliamen- holidays. tary calendar, this year’s four-week “We’re all very tired. It’s not stretch has created an almost nec- only because the House is sitting essary camaraderie—and shared late. It’s a combination of be- exhaustion—among all who keep ing short for so long… so after Parliament up and running. a certain point of time, it gets to Day or night, every 20 minutes everybody.” teams of two translators rotate On the third floor the cafeteria out of their booths because of is typically steady in the evening the high pace of that work, three with a bit of a rush before the hot interpreters explained. bar closes at 6 p.m., as Hillites “You’re not fresh as a daisy pack away meals to sustain them- starting [later],” said one of selves later. Around this time on interpreters who asked not to be Thursday, the usually-bare fridge named because they weren’t au- is stocked with sandwiches and thorized to speak. “I find it tiring.” salads. By Thursday, after a week of late Jason Laflamme has been nights you’re “feeling it,” said one. on the late shift these last three Even so, another said, when you get weeks, but he says he doesn’t to the House “adrenaline kicks in.” mind, and the two-person team The senior director of services manages just fine when the deli to Parliament and interpretation worker goes home after 7 p.m. with the Translation Bureau said “It’s not too busy. It’s a bit more staffing levels aren’t affected by chill,” he said of the evening mood. the late evenings, and the work is For one food services employ- “no different,” with interpreters ee, who asked not to be named, working a maximum of six hours the late nights have less to do over a period of 12 hours. with the long sittings than the “The work is taxing and it is inevitable “crazy” event schedule the nature of interpretation work,” that comes as the House winds said Robin Strang-Lindsey by down and lobbyists and groups phone Monday. “It’s business-as- plan political events. usual. It’s the life as an inter- “This is their chance,” before the preter… it’s nothing out of the fall sitting to fit in moments with ordinary for us.” MPs, but it can mean that events Since May the Library of run long past their slated end. Parliament has been open past “We can’t leave,” he said, add- midnight once, and six times after ing it’s especially tough for those 9 p.m., with two people manning who have children or are facing the main desk in the evening. Centre, Library of Parliament staff have seen 164 people come through the doors of the library in Centre Block during upcoming shifts at second jobs. Evening staff have watched 164 evening hours. Bottom left, former MP Ian Waddell does some after-hours research. Bottom right, spending some quiet “Although we complain about people—mostly Parliamentar- time reading in the House lobby. Top, protective services staff and House administration staff have time to chat.The Hill late nights,” and being tired, many ians—walk through the sliding Times photographs by Jake Wright are grateful for the extra time doors in that month or so, said “because for three months we’ll Branches and Reference Services “I love it,” she said. name it. All these people have more hours, and how many extra be jobless” making those staff chief Maureen Martyn. And the late nights seem to families and all of them are work- staff are working, Ms. Bradley happy to get “as many hours as “It’s nothing out of the usual have a bit of an effect on the ing overtime,” said Mr. Salloum referenced collective agreements they can.” for us. May and June are always mood for MPs and other staff. during a brief break Thursday written to account for “a work- Even though MPs rarely take busy months,” said Ms. Martyn. This time of year they call it evening. force that can respond to varying them up on the service, the caf- “We always enjoy having clients “silly season,” said one. “[It’s] a “It’s probably costing tens of operational requirements that eteria is always open a half hour come in and we find this year little bit of giddiness as people try millions of dollars to keep this fluctuate based on parliamentary after sitting, Mr. Laflamme said. we’re having a few more requests to stay awake.” place open.” activities.” “They just want to go home,” for tours—probably around the The NDP’s lobby officer An- On the question of daily costs The late sittings keep security said Mr. Laflamme, who’s worked 150th [celebrations.]” thony Salloum told The Hill Times to keep the House late, Heather numbers “basically the same” said in the cafeteria since November. While reference workers are he tends to “get giggly” as fatigue Bradley, spokeswoman for the the House of Commons Security Sometimes the late nights can on rotation, most interpreters sets in and staff start joking Office of the Speaker of the House Services Employees Association— become a subject of shared sym- volunteer to take the night shift around to sustain energy. Salloum of Commons, deferred to the 2016 with close to 100 during the day— pathies between Parliamentarians rather than being scheduled, is one of the more frequent faces Report to Canadians, noting “late because all doors remain open. and service staff. which they said makes a differ- on the Hill at night, having tallied sittings are part of the House’s on- Some members are working “The MPs do feel for us. They ence with morale. more than 100 hours over the last going operations.” The report does anywhere from 10 to 14 straight usually mention they appreciate One noted she was a “night owl,” two weeks. not break down costs connected to days—and not normal hours. [that we] work late,” he said. “It’s so it wasn’t so bad. The calm in the “The parliamentary staff, be longer hours in the House. Those same people would be kind of like camaraderie ... [it] hallways is a nice reprieve, she add- they the Speaker’s office, the When asked how night staff- working 15 or 16-hour shifts, said makes it easier for everyone.” ed, free of the tourists that bustle clerks and his office, security, ing levels compared to the day, union president Roch Lapensée. -with files from Rachel Aiello through the building on tours. maintenance, food services, you which departments are seeing “People are tired and not only [email protected] THE HILL TIMES | WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14, 2017 17

Mr. Stairs had previously been commu- nications director to Mr. Harper as leader of the offi cial opposition, and went on to serve as chief of staff to a number of min- isters, including to then-Treasury Board Hill ClimBerS president Vic Toews, then-industry minis- ter Tony Clement, and then-international co-operation minister Bev Oda. by laura ryckewaert In between, he returned for a time to the PMO to serve as senior adviser and direc- tor of issues management to Mr. Harper. He’s also previously been communications new political staff ers director to then-federal Progressive Con- servative leader Peter MacKay. Mr. Stairs left the Hill in 2011, after al- most two decades, and for a time was CEO in Winnipeg, toronto of Delta Media Inc. “Stairs will be teaching two courses on strategic communications, acting as a ministers’ regional offi ces mentor to students and organizing public Dovejot Parmar, right, pictured with Prime Minister events,” reads a press release announcing Justin Trudeau. Photograph courtesy of Facebook ment master’s program has churned out the new program hires. Dovejot Parmar and many a current and former staffer, and two Previously, former Liberal staffer Rob as director of parliamentary affairs to then- Rebecca Parkinson are the former Conservative staffers are among Silver was practitioner-in-residence with human resources minister Monte Solberg the new faculty members for the upcoming the program. and later to then-Treasury Board president latest new hires to join the academic year. Former Conservative staffer Rachel Vic Toews on the Hill. William Stairs, a former communica- Curran has also been hired to teach a Of late, she’s been working as a senior political staffi ng ranks in tions director to then-prime minister course with the program for the coming associate with Mr. Harper’s new fi rm, Stephen Harper during his early days in year. Ms. Curran is a former policy adviser Harper & Associates, as well as appearing separate MROs. government in 2006, has been appointed a and eventually director of policy to Mr. as a political commentator on the CBC. practitioner-in-residence with the program Harper as prime minister. A former B.C. [email protected] wo more staffers have been hired for the 2017-18 year. Liberal staffer, she also previously served The Hill Times Tto work in two of the 16 ministers’ regional offi ces across the country, which serve all of cabinet but organizationally are listed under the offi ce of the public services and procurement minister. The Hill Times’ All Politics Party Dovejot Parmar is now a special as- sistant for regional affairs in the regional offi ce in Toronto, having started on the job on May 23. Mr. Parmar was previously an assistant in former Liberal MP John McCallum’s on Parliament Hill constituency offi ce in Markham-Thornhill, Ont., having been a co-campaign manager to the longtime former MP during the 2015 federal election. Mr. McCallum resigned WEDNESDAY his seat in January to become Canada’s ambassador to China. Mr. Parmar has been a research and JUNE 14 policy analyst with the CG Group, a public affairs consulting fi rm in Toronto, and was campaign manager to Khalid Usman in his Celebrate the rising of the House at ultimately unsuccessful bid to once again be elected the councillor for Ward 7 for the The Hill Times’ All Politics Party. City of Markham in 2014. Already working in the Toronto MRO is Sarah McEvoy, who’s the Ontario regional affairs manager. ALL FUN Rebecca Parkinson, meanwhile, was hired *Check your inbox for your invitation as a special assistant for regional affairs, start- ing work in the MRO in Winnipeg on May 15. Before then, Ms. Parkinson was an executive assistant to Natural Resources Featuring Minister Jim Carr in his capacity as the Liberal MP for Winnipeg South Centre, Political cartoonist Michael deAdder Man., having been hired on shortly after he with his new book was elected for the fi rst time in the October You Might Be From Canada If.. 2015 federal election, during which she was campaign director to Mr. Carr. She studied at the University of Manitoba. and Mr. Carr is currently playing double 2016 KEYS TO THE JUNO duty and fi lling in for Public Services and AWARD WINNERS Procurement Minister Judy Foote, who is on an indefi nite personal leave of absence. ilvekyo Also currently working in the Winni- peg MRO is Bill Balan, senior adviser and regional issues management adviser. Along with the offi ces in Toronto and Win- nipeg, the other 14 ministers’ regional offi ces are located in Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Regina, Kitchener, Montreal, Quebec City, Halifax, Fredericton, St. John’s, Charlottetown, Iqaluit, Yellowknife, and Whitehorse. The Liberal government has been work- ing to hire political staff to work in these regional offi ces, which before had largely been run by departmental staff. The MROs are meant to provide support to ministers across cabinet on issues in the region and during trips to the respective areas.

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Carleton University’s political manage- 18 wednesday, june 14, 2017 | the hill times News Appointments Ex-languages commissioner says Liberals waited a year to begin search for his replacement

of part-time positions subject to Former languages officers of Parliament. The initial notice about a formal selection process for the commissioner Under the plan, the government the opening for Graham first time, according to the prime Graham Fraser would be required to put forward minister’s office. The posts range suggested that a proposed nominee to a new ap- Fraser’s job was posted on from parliamentary officers to the government pointments committee made up of positions on commissions, boards, was slow to one member of each recognized Nov. 2, 2016, says the PCO, Crown corporations, agencies, begin the party. The committee would then after his term was originally and tribunals. process to find have 30 days to consider support- Andrée-Lyne Hallé, a press a replacement ing or rejecting the nominee. Only supposed to end. The secretary for the prime minister’s for him, saying a majority, not a consensus, would office, said the goal of the new it was his be required to win support. application deadline was process is to identify “high-quality ‘understanding’ If rejected, the nomination pushed back to January, a candidates” who will “help to the search would be withdrawn. If support- achieve gender parity and truly for a full-time ed, the nomination would be put year after Fraser says he reflect Canada’s diversity.” replacement to a vote in the House. So far, she said there have didn’t begin ‘in Currently, the prime minister is flagged the opening. been 170 appointments made un- earnest’ until required to consult with the other der the new system, nearly 70 per 2017. The Hill party leaders in the House on the ap- Continued from page 1 cent of which have been women. Times photograph pointment of parliamentary officers, More than 12 per cent were vis- by Jake Wright but the NDP and Conservatives say tenure extended an additional ible minorities, while more than the only consultation they had with two months before he eventually 10 per cent were indigenous, ac- the Liberals on the appointment of left office. He was replaced on an cording to Ms. Hallé. Ms. Meilleur was a letter announcing interim basis by assistant com- Mr. Duchesne said there are her pending nomination. missioner Ghislaine Saikaley. more than 120 selection processes Conservative Leader Andrew Prime Minister Justin Trudeau underway to fill appointments Scheer (Regina-Qu’Appelle, Sask.) (Papineau, Que.) finally an- under the purview of the PCO. and NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair nounced in May that former Since the new process Chrétien government opened (Outremont, Que.) also recently Ontario Liberal cabinet minister launched last year, he said the PMO appointments up the appointment process by penned a joint letter to the prime Madeleine Meilleur had been government has received more director left in February, publicly advertising for positions minister asking for improved con- nominated to succeed Mr. Fra- than 14,000 applications, suggest- for the first time, in the wake of sultation on appointments. ser, however she withdrew as a ing “significant interest” in the replacement came last high-profile scandals over patron- Asked about the reasons for candidate last week after her ap- reformed appointment set-up. month age appointments made by prime the delays, Mr. Duchesne said pointment drew the ire of the op- Most glaringly, Ethics Commis- Amid the backlog, the prime ministers Brian Mulroney and the selection and appointment position parties, who accused the sioner Mary Dawson and Lobbying minister’s office lost its appoint- Pierre Elliott Trudeau. processes vary depending on the Liberals of politicizing the post by Commissioner Karen Shepherd ments director when Mary Ng Mr. Fraser also said his experi- position, available candidates, appointing a well-known partisan. recently had their terms extended (Markham-Thornhill, Ont.) took ence applying for the languages and “particular assessment tools” When reached by The Hill for another six months, the third a leave of absence in February to commissioner position 11 years being used to evaluate applicants. Times, Mr. Fraser suggested that such extension since the expiration successfully seek the Liberal Party ago under the former Conserva- He added that the government’s the government was slow to of their original tenures, reported nomination for a Toronto-area seat tive govern- begin the process to find a new the Canadian Press. left vacant by John McCallum’s ment was commissioner, saying it was his Ms. Dawson and Ms. Shep- resignation to become the new am- “quite differ- “understanding” the search for a herd have both announced they bassador to China. She handily won ent” than what full-time replacement didn’t begin will step down at the end of their the byelection for the riding in April. is unfolding “in earnest” until 2017. respective terms. Hilary Leftick succeeded her under the “My observation about the Since assuming office, Mr. as appointments director, starting Liberals. delay concerns the fact that the Trudeau has been provided the work in the role early last month, The open- government was slow to launch opportunity to choose replace- according to Ms. Hallé. ing for the po- the process,” he said via email. ments for five of the eight officers Ms. Ng did not return calls sition, he said, Paul Duchesne, a spokesper- of Parliament, though has yet to seeking comment. was posted son for the Privy Council Office, Penny Collenette, an adjunct on June 23, which manages the appointments professor at the University of 2006, with process for senior positions in Ottawa’s law school and former a two-week federal departments, Crown cor- “We are now into appointments director under Lib- deadline given porations, and agencies, said the eral prime minister Jean Chrétien for applica- initial notice about the opening from 1993 to 1997, said that while tions. It was for the commissioner’s position nearly two years to she understands the reformed the first time was posted on Nov. 2, 2016, with a appointment system and push for the position Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is feeling pressure from deadline of Dec. 2, 2016. this government, greater diversity would require was publicly critics to improve the overhauled appointments process he The deadline, however, was more time, there is no excuse for advertised. introduced last year, as delays in finding new candidates pushed back to Jan. 9, 2017 to it seems odd to me continued delays after nearly two Mr. Fraser have seen his government fail to successfully replace allow “more Canadians to apply,” years of Liberal rule. said he was any of the five officers of Parliament who have left or he said. that there is this “It’s always a good idea to interviewed announced they’re leaving since he took office.The Hill NDP MP and party ethics crit- open it up and get people from for the job on Times photograph by Jake Wright ic Nathan Cullen (Skeena-Bulkley recurring problem.” different sectors and communi- the week after Valley, B.C.) called the entire or- ties. It’s just if that’s the problem, Labour Day, and his nomination “more rigorous” approach to con- deal involving the languages com- then we’ve got a second problem, was announced shortly after on ducting selection processes repre- missioner post a “manufactured —Penny Collenette, a second challenge with the ef- Sept. 13. His mandate began on sents a “significant volume of work.” crisis,” saying it was unthinkable ficiency,” she said. Oct. 17, 2006. However, Ms. Collenette that given a year’s notice, the former PMO appointments “We are now into nearly two He said his only interview warned lingering difficulties in government still couldn’t line up a director under years to this government, it seems for the job was with then-prime filling vacancies could slow gov- replacement for Mr. Fraser. odd to me that there is this recur- minister Stephen Harper. ernment operations by delaying “In any workplace if you gave Jean Chrétien ring problem.” “It has become a much more important decisions. your boss a year’s notice and they She warned that delays in ren- elaborate, formal process since “Appointments are not just for still hadn’t posted your job a year dering new appointments could then,” he said, acknowledging that show and they’re not just plums. later, it’s incompetence at this cause another recruitment crunch the prospective pool of candidates They are the actual work of gov- point,” he told The Hill Times. fill any of those vacancies. in the coming years because the with the expertise and experience ernment. And without efficiency Shortly after assuming office, Information Commissioner government wouldn’t have time to necessary to fulfill any of the eight in the process, you can have quo- Mr. Trudeau introduced an over- Suzanne Legault was due to step conduct proper succession plan- parliamentary officers posts will rum problems on boards, you can hauled appointment scheme that aside at the end of the month but ning to replace retiring appoin- be fairly small. have decisions that are not being he said would ensure nominations has had her term extended to the tees and allow for generational In hopes of improving the made, and it holds up the process were based on merit and made end of the year. change in these senior positions. appointments process, the NDP of government,” she added. following an open and transpar- Chief electoral officer Marc Under her watch, Ms. Collen- announced Monday that it would “It is important. It’s actually ent selection process. Mayrand retired in December. The ette said appointments were far put forward a motion this week the machinery of government. So The new process applies to appointment of the chief electoral more efficient with prospective to amend the standing orders it’s an issue for them.” the majority of non-judicial ap- officer is made through a resolu- candidates approved or rejected to mandate co-operation with [email protected] pointments and made hundreds tion by the House. “very quickly,” even though the opposition parties on appointing The Hill Times The Hill Times | wednesday, june 14, 2017 19 Elections News

Elections commissioner Yves Côté told Parliament the Procedure and House Affairs Committee last week his office should rewrite received ‘a number of complaints’ about political endorsements by voting law non-Canadians in the run-up to the 2015 election that relied on what he termed as overly to regulate literal readings of the legislation on foreign inducements. Screenshot courtesy foreign money, of ParlVu/House of Commons says elections money into the election process, party groups in the last election, of third parties, namely their on- singling out the impunity current- had a campaign to encourage line and social media advertising. ly enjoyed by third parties. voters to defeat Conservative can- It also called for the elimina- As it stands, third parties, such as didates in 29 key swing ridings. tion of the six-month limitation on commissioner political action groups or advocacy In hopes of avoiding vote-split- contribution reporting and called bodies, only face restrictions on elec- ting, the group supported a non- for random auditing of third-party In his report on the last elec- tion advertising but may incur “limit- Conservative candidate in each of advertising expenses and any con- Comedian John tion, then-chief electoral officer less” amount of expenses funding the swing ridings who it believed tributions they receive. Marc Mayrand recommended other election endeavours, such as stood the best chance of winning. “Fixed election dates, along Oliver made it a that this provision, Section 331, polling, voter contact services, and A recently filed complaint by with the vagueness of the current be repealed, arguing the overly promotional events, he said. Canada Decides, a registered legislation, have opened the door to punchline. Now, Yves broad wording “diminishes public Third parties, he noted, are society that lists former Conser- foreign influence in our elections, Côté says an overly trust in how well the rules can also able to draw upon any sort vative MP Joan Crockatt as a either directly or through third be enforced” and leads to criti- of funding available, including director, alleged that several third parties,” Conservative Senator and broad clause barring cism that Elections Canada and money from foreign sources, to parties co-operated in the last committee chair Bob Runciman the commissioner’s office are not finance their activities, save for election and may have bypassed (Thousand Islands and Rideau foreign inducements “properly enforcing” the law. election advertising. election spending limits. Lakes, Ont.) said in a statement. Mr. Côté told the commit- Mr. Côté urged lawmakers to It also alleged that foreign “It’s time to modernize Cana- should be replaced tee last week his office received “re-examine” the existing regulato- money, namely from the U.S. non- da’s election law.” with one restricting “a number of complaints” about ry regime for third parties involved profit Tides Foundation, was used Conservative Senator Linda political endorsements by non- in the electoral process to ensure a to fund efforts to defeat the Tories, Frum (Ontario) has introduced a the amount of foreign Canadians in the run-up to the level playing field for participants. The Calgary Herald reported. bill in the Senate, Bill S-239, to 2015 vote that relied on what he “The time has come for you Ms. Crockatt, who represented clarify what “induce” means and money allowed in the termed as overly literal readings Members of Parliament and for a central Calgary riding, was to make it an offence for a third of the legislation. Parliament to think about if we targeted by Leadnow in the last party to accept a foreign contri- electoral process. Many of these complaints, he really have in mind to maintain election and lost. bution for any reasons related to said, pointed to the publication a level playing field, should more The Herald report said Tides an election. of editorials and opinion pieces be done in view to addressing the Foundation and Leadnow rep- When reached by The Hill Continued from page 1 about the election in foreign media role third parties have played and, resentatives did not respond to Times, the office of Democratic or in Canadian outlets that were I would assume, [be] likely to play requests for comment about the Institutions Minister Karina Gould Mr. Côté cited the incurring produced by non-Canadians or Ca- in the next general election,” he Canada Decides allegations. They (Burlington, Ont.) said the minister of expenses to pay for employees nadians residing out of the country. said, noting that in the 2015 vote, also did not respond to Hill Times was unavailable for an interview. working in a call centre or orga- “Many believed that anyone his office received “way more” requests for comment before In a provided statement, Ms. nizing door-to-door canvassing who is not Canadian and not resid- complaints than the last election deadline on June 13. Gould pledged to closely examine during campaigns as examples of ing in Canada is prohibited from about the activities of third par- Mr. Reid said it’s easy for for- election spending limits for third the sorts of behaviours that could expressing support for a party and ties. The Toronto Star reported eign funds to flow to third parties parties and promised to create be captured under a prospective candidate,” he explained. last month that the number in Canada, with recipients only “reasonable measures” to apply in new law. “Although the very literal read- jumped from 12 complaints filed required to report contributions the period between elections. Under the Canada Elections ing of the provision could lead to about the 2011 election campaign if they occur within six months of “We want to prevent foreign Act, foreigners are currently pro- that conclusion, it’s hard to imag- to 105 about the next one in 2015. election day, which is now known interference in our elections that hibited from inducing Canadians ine that in this day and age, in The number of third par- years in advance thanks to fixed- could undermine trust in our to vote or to refrain from voting 2017, that Parliament would want ties registered during the 2015 date election legislation passed by democracy,” she said. for particular candidates. The to make illegal the expression of general election soared to 114, up the former Harper government. “Our democracy belongs to maximum penalty is a six-month an opinion by a foreigner.” from about 54 in the 2011 vote. He suggested random audit- Canadians.” jail term and a $5,000 fine. Mr. Côté said his office re- ing of third parties could be used NDP MP Kennedy Stewart The clause became an inter- ceived 14 complaints in the last to help ensure compliance with a (Burnaby South, B.C.), who sat in for national punchline in the days election about foreigners induc- Opposition MP, Senators prospective new law restricting party colleague David Christopher- leading up to the 2015 election ing voters, a number of which foreign funding. son (Hamilton Centre, Ont.) at the after British comedian John were “quickly” dismissed. call for ‘modernization’ All in all, Mr. Reid said he committee meeting on June 8, did Oliver satirized the prohibition on He noted that several com- of law believes Mr. Côté is calling on not return a call seeking comment. his popular HBO show in a fiery plaints made reference to a major Conservative MP Scott Reid Parliamentarians to renew elec- In his presentation to the com- monologue that urged Canadians political party contacting someone (Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston, tion legislation to keep pace with mittee, Mr. Côté also noted that Mr. not to back then-prime minister living abroad for campaigning Ont.), who sits on the Procedure technological advancements that Mayrand recommended in his re- Stephen Harper. advice, in reference to the fed- and House Affairs Commit- have permitted even greater influ- port lawmakers clarify that induce In his comedic rant on his show eral Conservatives employing the tee, said he believes lawmak- ence by foreign sources. or inducement as mentioned in the Last Week Tonight, Mr. Oliver services of controversial Australian ers should look into Mr. Côté’s It’s a viewpoint echoed in Canada Elections Act refers to at- mocked the idea of spending time political strategist Lynton Crosby. recommendations, though doesn’t the latest report by the Senate tempts to influence electors. in a Canadian prison and gleefully He said his office ruled that believe there are “any magic bul- Legal and Constitutional Affairs The use of induce in the offered up the $5,000 fine. this activity wasn’t captured by lets” when it comes to overhauling Committee, which urged the English-language version of the Elections Canada was quick the section. this sort of legislation. federal government to “modern- act, he said, causes “confusion” to comment that the prohibition Dismissed complaints aside, But he agrees that third parties ize” the Canada Elections Act to because it implies for the offence didn’t apply to the simple expres- Mr. Côté said the breadth of the should be a concern. prohibit foreign interference in to have been committed, it had sion of political views or the existing law “creates a number In the run-up to the last election, the electoral process and improve to be successful, amounting to a voicing of support for particular of enforcement challenges” and Mr. Reid said there were a large regulation of third parties. “near impossible” burden of proof candidates or parties, as reported called on lawmakers to clarify number of third parties active on The report, released last week, for prosecutors. by The National Post. The key and tighten the prohibition to end the campaign trail working to defeat recommended the tightening He also noted that it’s “extreme- word, said Elections Canada lingering confusion about the Conservative Party candidates. The of voting legislation to ensure ly difficult” to enforce the legisla- spokesperson John Enright, was intent of the legislation. groups, he said, participated by can- foreign funding plays no role in tion in cases in which an alleged induce. “To induce there must be a But instead of addressing vassing, operating phone banks, and the electoral process, cleaning up offender doesn’t operate in Canada tangible thing offered. A personal cases of so-called inducements, through other initiatives. the inducement clause to strictly or have a subsidiary in the country. view is not inducement,” he told he said the focus should be on Progressive outfit Leadnow, prohibit interference by foreign [email protected] The Post. regulating the flow of foreign among the most prominent third- entities, and improved regulation The Hill Times 20 The Hill Times | WednesDAY, June 14, 2017 Classifieds Information and Advertisement Placement: 613-232-5952 • [email protected]

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by Shruti Shekar ex-Pm Joe clark and foreign service class of ’82 turn out to help union fête

Judge Yves Brodeur, PAFSO award winners Mary Pierre-Wade and David Weiner, former prime minister Joe Clark, remarkable diplomats winners Andie Daponte and Tara Bickis, and judges Anne Arnott and Roland Paris.

or a lot of people, texting at work could of four offi ces to help meet the Canadian Fearn you a reprimand from your boss. government’s commitment to bring in For Tara Bickis, management consular of- 25,000 government assisted refugees by fi cer at the Canadian Embassy in Ecuador, it December 2016, sometimes in diffi cult earned her an award from her peers. settings including Erbil, Iraq. The judging On April 16, 2016 an earthquake with a panel, made up of former ambassadors and 7.8 magnitude hit coastal Ecuador, killing others, commended his “expert knowledge 676 people and injuring more than 16,000. of Turkish procedures and excellent rela- Without the help of social media, Ms. Bick- tions with offi cials” at times when refugee Former prime minister Joe Clark, left, with is wouldn’t have been able to quickly reach processing rules were tightening. Canadian International Council National Capital out to other embassies to help co-ordinate Ms. Pierre-Wade received her award for Branch president Margaret Huber and Munk the Canadian embassy’s response—actions her work to get the North Atlantic Council Former prime minister Joe Clark’s wife Maureen McTeer, School of Global Affairs senior fellow Deanna that helped make her one of four winners to review NATO’s “implementation of UN left, with Canada’s chief of protocol Roy Norton and Ms. at the 2017 Professional Association of For- Security Council Resolution 1325 Action Horton. Huber. eign Service Offi cers awards on June 8. Plan, identifying progress and defi ciencies “In Latin America, WhatsApp is every- in NATO’s gender literacy and the presence thing. If you’re not on WhatsApp then you of women in leadership,” the release said. don’t know what’s going on,” Ms. Bickis Mr. Weiner won for “signifi cantly ad- told The Hill Times after winning the award vancing Canada’s commercial interests” Thursday evening. “Previous to the earth- by forming the Canada-Texas Chamber of quake, we had groups [on the messaging Commerce, giving new energy to the Canada app]; we had an embassy group, a building U.S. Business Association, and successfully security group, we had different groups, establishing more cross-border trade. and all of our contacts were on What- In the crowd, past president of PAFSO sApp. Often email wouldn’t work, phones Timothy Hodges, now a professor at Mc- The three amigos, current chief of protocol Mr. wouldn’t work, but WhatsApp did.” Gill University, was at the event, along with Former PAFSO president and current McGill University Norton, left, with former chiefs of protocol Ms. Speaking to an audience of about 175 former prime minister Joe Clark and his professor Tim Hodges, right, with his wife Kathryn Davis. Huber and Robert Peck. in the Trillium ballroom at Shaw Centre in wife Maureen McTeer. downtown Ottawa, Ms. Bickis noted she was Other notable guests included Margaret able to link people effectively and effi ciently Huber who was the former chief of protocol through the texting app during the crisis. of Canada, as well as the current chief Roy “We were sharing information with our Norton. Ms. Huber spoke to The Hill Times contacts. The Americans were going to cer- about her time as chief and her current role tain small cities, we were going to others as president of the Canadian International and we were sharing information to each Council’s National Capital Branch. other,” she said, noting during the speech Guests also included Pamela Goldsmith- that other countries, including Canada Jones, parliamentary secretary to Inter- need to improve and modernize resources national Trade Minister François-Philippe Pamela Goldsmith-Jones, left, parliamentary available for foreign service offi cers. Champagne, Matt DeCourcey, parliamen- secretary to the trade minister, has a laugh with Omar Alghabra, left, parliamentary secretary for consular She was also commended for her for- tary secretary to Foreign Affairs Minis- Matt DeCourcey, parliamentary secretary to the ward planning in the job, which she’d been ter Chrystia Freeland, Omar Alghabra, affairs, with his colleagues Ms. Goldsmith-Jones and Mr. in since 2013, having trained embassy staff parliamentary secretary to Ms. Freeland on foreign minister. DeCourcey. and dependants, and readied emergency consular affairs, and Daniel Jean, national supplies and equipment in case of an earth- security adviser to Prime Minister Justin quake or other disaster. Trudeau and a former deputy minister of The annual awards night hosted by the foreign affairs. diplomats’ union, which represents 1,544 Mr. Weiner gave a heartfelt speech working and retired foreign service about the sacrifi ces his wife has made employees, recognizes the outstanding over the years, calling spouses, children, contributions of foreign service offi cers and parents “the other super heroes” of the who work at Canadian missions abroad on foreign service life. trade, immigration, and other issues. Mi- “We drag our families with us to the chael Kologie, president of PAFSO, said in ends of the earth, expose them to all kinds an interview that “it’s also a great oppor- of hazards and stress, the likes of which tunity to show others that perhaps aren’t they would never experience in Canada. We Serge April, left, chair of PAFSO’s panel of judges, with 2017 award recipient Tara Bickis and Roland Paris, PAFSO in the foreign service community, what we ask them to sacrifi ce their careers, to leave awards judge. actually do and how our contribution... behind their loved ones in Canada. There are serves Canadians.” long breaks between visits, missed holidays, The other three PAFSO award recipients and birthdays. It’s a huge sacrifi ce that no included Andie Daponte, refugee unit man- rational person would ever make, it’s the ager, Mary Pierre-Wade, lead to Canada’s kind of thing they do for one reason and one Women, Peace, and Security Agenda at reason only: they do it for love,” Mr. Weiner Canada’s NATO mission in Belgium, and said, eliciting loud claps, and some tears. David Weiner, senior trade commissioner The event was also special as it was the at the Consulate General of Canada in Dal- 35th anniversary for those who joined the las, Texas. foreign service in 1982, the year Canada Mr. Daponte received his award for had the largest intake in the foreign min- resettling Syrian, Yazidi, and Turkish refu- istry’s history, Mr. Kologie noted during Morgan McCullough, left, parliamentary assistant to Ms. Goldsmith-Jones, with Ms. Goldsmith-Jones, Mr. DeCourcey and gees after developing “a nimble, paperless, his speech. Some guests even fl ew in from Allison Chick, assistant to Mr. DeCourcey as parliamentary secretary. processing model to reach the scattered Italy for the event. refugees,” a press release from PAFSO [email protected] indicated. He helped co-ordinate the work The Hill Times The Hill Times photographs by Sam Garcia 22 wednesday, june 14, 2017 | the hill times Feature Events

tion of Canada on Wednesday, June 14 for a special panel of those close to the leadership campaigns. Parliamentary Confirmed speakers include Andrew Scheer campaign manager Hamish Marshall, Maxime Bernier cam- Calendar paign membership chair Alex Nuttall, Kellie Leitch campaign senior adviser Richard Ciano, and Michael Chong campaign manager Bram Sepers. 8-8:30 a.m. breakfast, 8:30-10 a.m. panel discussion and Q&A, 10 a.m. adjournment and networking. Borden Ladner Gervais (BLG) LLP, Bay Adelaide Centre, East Tower, 22 Adelaide St. W., Suite 3400, Toronto, Ont. $55 for members; $85 non-members; $25 students. Space is limited so register as soon as possible. Panel is off the record. qpbriefing.com/event/post- conservative-party-of-canada-leadership-race-panel. Liberal Caucus Meeting—The Liberals will meet in Room 237-C Centre Block on Parliament Hill. For more The Hill Times’ information, please call Liberal Party media relations at [email protected] or 613-627-2384. Conservative Caucus Meeting—The Conservatives All Politics will meet for their national caucus meeting. For more information, contact Cory Hann, director of com- munications with the Conservative Party of Canada at [email protected]. shindig is June 14 NDP Caucus Meeting—The NDP caucus will meet from 9:15-11 a.m. in Room 112-N Centre Block, on Wednesday. For more information, please call the NDP Media Centre at 613-222-2351 or ndpcom@ WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14 parl.gc.ca. Post-Conservative Party of Canada Leadership Bloc Québécois Caucus Meeting—The Bloc Québé- Former prime minister Brian Mulroney is set to speak on the state of Canada-U.S. relationship at Race Panel—What does the outcome of the race cois caucus will meet from 9:30 a.m. in the Fran- the Canada 2020 Conference on June 16 at the Shaw Centre in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by mean for the Conservative Party in the lead-up to cophonie room (263-S) in Centre Bock, on Wednesday. Jake Wright the 2019 election? Join the Public Affairs Associa- For more information, call press attaché Julie Groleau, 514-792-2529. Belgian Prime Minister Visits—Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will welcome Charles Michel, prime minister of Belgium, to Canada from June 14 to 16, 2017. The two leaders will meet in Ottawa on June 16. The Hill Times’ All Politics All-Fun Shindig—The Hill Times is throwing a party on the Hill on June 14, 6-9 p.m. in the East Block Courtyard. Conference of Montreal: International Economic Forum of the Americas—This annual conference has the theme A New World: Managing Change. Speakers include: Prince Albert II of Monaco, Power Corpora- tion chair Paul Desmarais Jr., Transport Minister Marc Garneau, International Organisation of the Francophonie secretary general Michaëlle Jean, and more. June 12-15. Hotel Bonaventure Montreal, 900 de la Gauchetière W. http://forum-americas.org/ montreal/2017. Canada 2020 Conference—Kick-off reception, Cha- teau Laurier terrace, 1 Rideau St., Ottawa at 6 p.m. THURSDAY, JUNE 15 Canada 2020 Conference—June 15-June 16, Shaw Centre, Ottawa. Conference starts at 8:30 a.m. The Atlantic magazine’s David Frum will be the keynote speaker and will discuss Truth in the Age of Autocracy. At 9:05 a.m., there will be a ses- sion, Journalism & Future of News, including The New York Times’ Anand Giridharadas, Vox Media’s Liz Plank, UBC’s Taylor Owen, iPolitics’ Susan Delacourt, Mr. Frum, and CTV News’ Evan Solomon. There will also be a session on Open Government & the Data Explosion, a lunch townhall with Finance Minister Bill Morneau, and interview with the Uni- versity of Montreal’s Yoshua Bengio and Google’s Tim Hwang about Canada’s AI Future. The day will also include a fireside chat with Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne on Building a Fair & Innovative Economy, a presentation by Softbank Research’s Angelica Lim about ‘The Human Side of AI,’ a presentation by the University of Waterloo’s Paul Salvini on Disruptive Technology & Canada’s Future Economy, a keynote speech by IBM’s Bernie Meyerson on Global Innova- tion Ecosystems, a session on Automation & the Fu- ture of Work, and AI & the Future of Professions. On June 16, former prime minister Brian Mulroney will discuss the state of Canada-U.S. relationship with IBM Canada’s Regan Watts on stage at 8:45 a.m. There will also be a session on Creating Open and In- clusive Socities, Empowering Women Entrepreneurs, Building Smarter Cities, and Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan will host the lunch at 12:30 p.m. to discuss Global Peacemaking. FRIDAY, JUNE 16 Slovak Art Exhibition—The embassy of the Slovak Republic presents an art show by Leo Symon (Slovakia/ U.K.). The exhibition is open to the public from June 9 until July 6 and will be available for viewing on weekdays from 8:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. The phone number to call and book your visit is 613-749-4442, ext. 135. The Slovak Embassy is located at 50 Rideau Terrace, Ottawa. Ottawa Development Drinks—Join the Ontario Council for International Cooperation and the Man- yatta Network this networking event for international development professionals. Manyatta has built a strong community of professionals within the African diaspora and beyond. Friday, June 16, 2017, 5-9 p.m. Three Brewers, 240 Sparks St. Free admission. Food and drinks will be available for purchase at the bar. This venue is wheelchair accessible. Register via https:// www.eventbrite.ca/e/drinksmanyatta-ottawa-june- 2017-tickets-34021657694?aff=es2.

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debate between the NDP leadership ours the memory of one of its most celebrated WEDNESDAY, OCT. 25 THURSDAY APRIL 19, 2018 Parliamentary candidates in Toronto on Thursday, June and popular press gallery members. Sign 22. All of the leadership candidates have up as a complete foursome or as a single or Bank of Canada Release—The bank is Liberal Party National Convention—The calendar been invited and have confi rmed their pair. $95, includes green fee, power cart, expected to make its latest interest rate an- Liberals will hold a national convention participation in the Toronto Leadership and steak dinner. Email CP Ottawa’s James nouncement as well as publish its quarterly April 19-21, 2018 in Halifax, N.S. Debate: Labour, Justice, and Our Future. McCarten (james.mccarten@thecanadian- Monetary Policy Report. 10 a.m. THURSDAY, AUG. 23, 2018 Members of affi liated labour organizations press.com) or the CBC’s Paul MacInnis (paul. SUNDAY, OCT. 29 will be encouraged to attend and submit [email protected]) for more information or to Conservative Party National Conven- questions. A limited number of additional hold your space. The NDP Leadership—The race offi cially tion—To be held in Halifax, N.S. Until Aug. tickets will be free to the general public began on July 2, 2016, and a new leader will 25, 2018. online through TOLeadershipDebate.ca. SUNDAY, SEPT. 17 be selected no later than Oct. 29, 2017. The Parliamentary Calendar is a free Thursday, June 22, 7-9 p.m. (doors open NDP Leadership Candidate Showcase— TUESDAY, NOV. 14 events listing. Send in your political, cultural, at 6:30 p.m.). Isabel Bader Theatre, 93 Leadership candidates will have one last diplomatic, or governmental event in a Charles St. W. (east of Museum subway chance to pitch to voters before voting 2017 UN Peacekeeping Defence Ministerial paragraph with all the relevant details under stop at Avenue Rd.) begins tomorrow. Toronto, Ont. Conference—Canada will host this conference. the subject line ‘Parliamentary Calendar’ to Germany An Evening with Justin Trudeau in Missis- Nov. 14-15, 2017. Vancouver, B.C. canada. [email protected] by Wednesday at noon sauga—The Liberal Party of Canada pres- MONDAY, SEPT. 18 ca/en/department-national-defence/campaigns/ before the Monday paper or by Friday at noon ents an evening with the Justin Trudeau. Online Voting Begins in NDP Leadership peacekeeping-defence-ministerial.html. for the Wednesday paper. We can’t guarantee to host G20 Versailles Convention Centre, 6721 Race—The fi rst ballot results announce- WEDNESDAY, DEC. 6 inclusion of every event, but we will defi nitely Edwards Blvd., Mississauga, Ont. Thursday, ment will take place Oct. 1, and subse- do our best. Events can be updated daily June 22. 7-9 p.m. Media coverage is being quent ballot results each following week Bank of Canada Release—The bank is online too. July 7-8 in facilitated for this event and the names of until a winner is determined. A new leader expected to make its latest interest rate [email protected] guests in attendance will be listed online will be selected no later than Oct. 29. announcement. 10 a.m. The Hill Times within 45 days. Tickets: $1,500 regular Hamburg price; $250 youth under 25. events.liberal. ca. MONDAY, JUNE 26 Continued from page 22 150 voices to Canada 150—To celebrate Canada’s 150th anniversary, Hungarian MONDAY, JUNE 19 Ambassador Bálint Ódor is inviting guests to a concert by the Szentegyháza Children’s House Sitting—The House sits on Mon- Philharmonia (Fili), in the presence of day, June 19, and will sit every weekday Zsolt Németh, chair of the Foreign Affairs until June 23, but it could adjourn earlier. Committee, Hungarian National Assembly. Liberal Party Laurier Club Summer Monday, June 26. 7-8 p.m. Centrepointe Reception and Garden Party—Laurier Club Theatre, 101 Centrepointe Dr., Nepean, donors are invited to the Liberal Party Ont. To reserve free seats, please visit of Canada’s annual Laurier Club Garden centrepointetheatres.com/promo and enter Party with Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau. the promo code: FILI2017. Canadian War Museum, 1 Vimy Pl., Ottawa. Monday, June 19. 6 p.m. Pre-registration is FRIDAY, JULY 7 required and will close on June 16. Media coverage is being facilitated for this event G20 Leaders’ Summit in Germany—Ger- and the names of guests in attendance will many holds the G20 presidency in 2017 be listed online within 45 days. events. and will host the Leaders’ Summit in liberal.ca. Hamburg on July 7 and 8. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is likely to attend. TUESDAY, JUNE 20 TUESDAY, JULY 11 Cabinet Meeting—Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to hold a cabinet NDP Leadership Debate—The party will meeting on June 20. For more information, hold a debate in Saskatoon, Sask. 6-8 p.m. members of the media may call the PMO TCU Place, 35 - 22nd St. E. In order to Press Offi ce at 613-957-5555. vote for the leader, you need to become a Indigenous-Led Social Innovation—This member of the NDP no later than Aug. 17. event by the Institute of Public Administra- Online voting begins Sept. 18 and a leader tion of Canada’s National Capital Region will be announced no later than Oct. 29. branch will feature Mike DeGagne (Nipiss- ndp.ca/event-rsvp/4jwsk. ing University), Michael Hudson (associate WEDNESDAY, JULY 12 assistant deputy minister, Department of Justice), and Erin Corston (National Bank of Canada Release—The bank is Association of Friendship Centres) in a dis- expected to make its latest interest rate an- cussion on new approaches and real-world nouncement as well as publish its quarterly Ontario Savings Bonds. examples of how indigenous communities Monetary Policy Report. 10 a.m. are turning challenges into opportunities. WEDNESDAY, AUG. 2 Rideau Club, 99 Bank St., 15th fl oor, Ot- Bonds that build Ontario. tawa. Tuesday, June 20, 4:30-7 p.m. For NDP Leadership Debate—The party will more details and to purchase tickets, visit hold a debate in Victoria, B.C. 6-8 p.m. innovation-si.eventbrite.ca. Victoria Conference Centre, 720 Douglas St. Build a stronger future for yourself – and for Ontario. Ontario Savings In order to vote for the leader, you need to WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21 become a member of the NDP no later than Bonds are a safe, flexible investment guaranteed by the province. Liberal Caucus Meeting—The Liberals Aug. 17. Online voting begins Sept. 18 and th will meet in Room 237-C Centre Block a leader will be announced no later than Oct. They’re a perfect way to celebrate Ontario’s 150 anniversary. 29. ndp.ca/event-rsvp/4jwm4. on Parliament Hill. For more information, Ask for them by name where you bank or invest. please call Liberal Party media relations at SUNDAY, AUG. 27 [email protected] or 613-627-2384. Conservative Caucus Meeting—The NDP Leadership Debate—The party will Conservatives will meet for their national hold a debate in Montreal, Que. 1:30-3 p.m. Available June 1 – 21. caucus meeting. For more information, Club Soda, 1225 St. Laurent Blvd. In order contact Cory Hann, director of communica- to vote for the leader, you need to become a tions with the Conservative Party of Canada member of the NDP no later than Aug. 17. FIXED-RATE BOND STEP-UP RATE BOND at [email protected]. Online voting begins Sept. 18 and a leader Enjoy a set competitive interest rate The competitive interest rate NDP Caucus Meeting—The NDP caucus will be announced no later than Oct. 29. ndp. will meet from 9:15-11 a.m. in Room 112- ca/event-rsvp/4jws8. for the duration of the bond’s term. continues to rise each year N Centre Block, on Wednesday. For more WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 6 over its 5-year term. You can information, please call the NDP Media 3-year Fixed-Rate Bond 1.00% redeem every six months. Centre at 613-222-2351 or ndpcom@parl. Bank of Canada Release—The bank is gc.ca. expected to make its latest interest rate 10-year Fixed-Rate Bond 2.15% st Bloc Québécois Caucus Meeting—The announcement. 10 a.m. 1 year 0.60% Bloc Québécois caucus will meet from 9:30 SUNDAY, SEPT. 10 nd VARIABLE-RATE BOND 2 year 0.80% a.m. in the Francophonie room (263-S) in rd Centre Bock, on Wednesday. For more infor- NDP Leadership Debate—The party To remain competitive, a new rate 3 year 1.05% mation, call press attaché Julie Groleau, will hold a debate in Vancouver. 11:30 4th year 1.30% a.m.-1:30 p.m. The York Theatre, 639 is offered annually over the 3-year 514-792-2529. th GRIC Summer Send-Off—As the parlia- Commercial Dr. In order to vote for the term. You can redeem annually. 5 year 1.65% mentary session draws to a close, raise a leader, you need to become a member of glass to another year of legislative fun gone the NDP no later than Aug. 17. Online by. Join Government Relations Institute of voting begins Sept. 18 and a leader will be Current Rate 0.65% Canada colleagues on a patio to celebrate announced no later than Oct. 29. ndp.ca/ the season in style. The ticket price per event-rsvp/4jws2. person is $30 for members and $52.50 for SATURDAY, SEPT. 16 guests plus 13 per cent HST. Includes a ontario.ca/savingsbonds • 1-888-212-BOND (2663) • TTY: 1-800-263-7776 drink ticket and snacks. Wednesday, June Canadian Press/CBC Golf Tournament—The 21, 5-7 p.m. Métropolitain Brasserie, 700 second annual Parliament Hill Open is taking Sussex Dr. Register online via gric-irgc.ca/ place Saturday, Sept. 16. Mont Cascades june-2017-registration. Golf Club, Cantley, Que. (30 minutes from BLEED Ottawa). Tee times start around 11 a.m.; THURSDAY, JUNE 22 best-ball format, with a bevy of prizes, and NDP Leadership Debate—The United an auction raising money for the Tom Hanson Paid for by the Government of Ontario Steelworkers will host a labour-focused Photojournalism Award, a six-week CP intern- ship for an aspiring photographer that hon-

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