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Environics’ Pascal Chan said others who helped host included local store man- agement and program partners. He noted that assistant deputy Speaker Carol Hughes was present and welcomed Heard on the Hill guests. Home Depot’s Sarah Qadeer spoke about the Home Depot Foundation’s efforts by Shruti Shekar to end homelessness through its main proj- ect called The Orange Door Project. The campaign has pledged to raise $20-million by 2018, which would help with Latest Nanos poll shows renovation and repairs for projects that help vulnerable youths with stable hous- ing. As of now, the foundation has raised federal Liberals with an eight- $15-million. Family, Children, and Social Develop- ment Minister Jean-Yves Duclos was in at- point lead over Conservatives tendance, as were Conservative MP Karen A new political TV show called Crossover Vecchio, and NDP MP Sheri Benson. will air in March and is produced by a Mr. Chan noted that the event was at- former Liberal Hill staffer Bryn Hendricks. A new Nanos Poll tended by over 70 MPs including Crown In- Photograph courtesy of Bryn Hendricks says Prime Minister digenous Relations Minister Carolyn Ben- Justin Trudeau still nett, Innovation Minister Navdeep Bains, clude former B.C. Green Party candidate tops other political Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen, Nicola Spurling, former B.C. NDP can- party leaders Alberta Conservative Party leader Jason didate Sussanne Skidmore, and former among voting- Kenney, and Newfoundland and Labrador federal Conservative staffer Melissa Lants- age Canadians. Conservative Senator Norman Doyle. man, who is currently working on commu- The Liberals nications for Ontario Progressive Con- are favoured by servative Party leader candidate Caroline more voters, the Vassy Kapelos leaves Mulroney’s campaign. Conservatives From the U.S. side, the podcast includes come in second, Global, joins CBC as Power GLAAD’s national spokesperson Tiq followed by the Milan who is representing the Democrats, NDP, and then & Politics host Mike Shipley, the secretary of the Arizona Greens. The Hill Libertarian Party, who is representing the Times photographs U.S. Libertarians, and Rob Scharr who is by Andrew Meade representing the Republicans. The speakers will be moderated while the seven discuss different issues. The show will launch on March 25. he latest Nanos Research poll indicated “had a major impact on public opinion.” Mr. Hendricks said in an email that Tthe Liberals have an eight-point lead The poll also said all three Tory con- a broadcaster is in the process of being over the Conservatives, with the support of tenders—also including Christine Elliott selected. 38.1 respondents to the Tories’ 30.4. and Caroline Mulroney— are more popular “Once our pilot is ready next week, we The poll, which is tracked weekly and than Liberal Premier Kathleen Wynne. will be resuming our meetings with them, combined into a four-week rolling aver- Ms. Elliott has the highest score of 46 but several broadcasters have all expressed age ending Feb. 9 and released on Feb. 13, per cent support, a Ford-led government interest. We don’t know yet though,” he said. showed the NDP with 18.5 per cent of sup- has 39 per cent support, and Ms. Mulroney port, the Green Party of Canada with 8.8 received a support score of 41 per cent. per cent of support, and the Bloc Québé- “When you’ve got the stark contrast The Globe and Mail is cois with 3.1 per cent of support. between Patrick Brown and Kathleen Wynne, monitoring political ads The poll also said that Prime Minister Jus- people were on the fence—or at least tied tin Trudeau was the preferred choice as leader between the two leaders,” Campaign Research The Globe and Mail is asking its sub- of the country with 41.4 per cent of support, CEO Eli Yufest said in a Feb. 12 Toronto Star scribers to help the publication monitor followed by Conservative Party leader Andrew article. “Now that people have been given Longtime Global broadcaster Vassy Kapelos political ads on Facebook that are used to Scheer with 22.4 per cent support. more options—namely Doug Ford, Caroline has joined CBC as its new host for Power & target voters. NDP leader Jagmeet Singh was the Mulroney, and Christine Elliott—they’re giv- Politics. Photograph courtesy of Twitter “During an election campaign, you preferred leader of 8.5 per cent of respon- ing the PCs a more serious second look.” can expect to see a lot of political ads. But dents, while 5.5 per cent preferred Green The poll surveyed 1,426 Ontario voters CBC has nabbed Global News’ Vassy Facebook ads, unlike traditional media, Party leader Elizabeth May. and was conducted between Feb. 9 and 11. Kapelos to host its Power & Politics show. can be targeted to specific user and only The weekly tracker was based on The margin of error for the poll is plus or Ms. Kapelos was most recently the Otta- be seen by certain subsets of users, making telephone interviews with 1,000 Canadians minus 2.5 per cent, 19 times out of 20, it said. wa bureau chief of Global News in Ottawa the ads almost impossible to track. aged 18 and older. Mr. Brown resigned from the party after and was the host of The West Block. She’s “The Globe and Mail wants to report on The margin of error is plus or minus 3.1 per he was accused by two women of sexual been a broadcaster for the network for how these ads are used, but we need to see cent, 19 times out of 20, Nanos Research said. harassment. He remains an MPP. the past 10 years and worked in Saskatch- the same ads Facebook users are seeing,” the The party will elect a new leader on ewan, Edmonton, Calgary, and Ottawa. newspaper wrote in its Feb. 5 evening update. March 10. CBC announced the news on Feb. 15 The newspaper is working with Pro- New poll says removing and said she would be starting her new Publica, a U.S. investigative journalism Patrick Brown has helped role in March. non-profit, and it has created a website Home Depot hosts Ms. Kapelos has won several awards, as extension that logs these political ads and Ontario Tories reception on initiatives to well as a Radio Television Digital News As- places them into a database. sociation honour in 2013 for her reporting The information will be collected by The Speaking of help end homelessness on Alberta’s emergency response system. Globe to report on. polls, another by CBC has been in search of a new host “The extension is designed to collect only Toronto shop Cam- since Sept. 10, shortly after Rosemary Bar- the text, links, images and metadata within paign Research ton made her last appearance as its host. a political ad on Facebook,” a Jan. 31 Globe says the Ontario Ms. Barton was the host for nine years article said. “The political ad data that Pro- Progressive Con- and left to become one of four hosts of the Publica collects will be contributed to a public servative Party new The National. database, viewable through the extension it- has gained ground self, that will allow the public to see them all.” on the provincial Former Liberal, Liberals since for- Assembly of First Nations mer leader Patrick Conservative staffers now Dropping former Progressive Brown stepped celebrates Languages Day Conservative Party leader down as leader, produce political show Patrick Brown has led the and the PCs have The Assembly of First Nations will be party to greater popularity been placed in a The Home Depot Foundation’s Sarah Qadeer, Bryn Hendricks, who used to be the com- hosting a reception to mark UNESCO’s amongst voters, according position to possibly left, with Innovation Minister Navdeep munications officer from 2005 to 2009 to then International Mother Languages Day to a poll by Campaign form a majority Bains and Green Party leader Elizabeth May. Liberal MP Stéphane Dion, is now a producer on Feb. 21 and to celebrate First Nations Research. Screenshot government with Photograph by Justin Tang for a political TV show, called Crossover. languages. courtesy of YouTube 43 per cent support Mr. Hendricks is joined with six other AFN’s National Chief Perry Bellegarde versus 28 for the The Home Depot Canada hosted an people, each representing different politi- will be attending the event which will be Liberals, as of Feb. 12. event last week in the House Speaker’s Sa- cal parties from Canada and the U.S., who hosted at Hotel Lac Leamy in Gatineau, Campaign Research said that with the lon on the Hill to help celebrate private and “look for common ground by discussing Que. from 6 to 7:30 p.m. addition of Doug Ford joining the new public sector cooperation, and the different issues from” the LGBTQ2+ perspective. party leadership election, there has been initiatives created to help end the cycle of Canadian panellists on the show in- Continued on page 5 “unprecedented media coverage” that has youth homelessness. 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of those who oppose the project would consider civil disobedience to disrupt its construction. If there is a middle ground to Anti-pipeline front be found between pipeline opponents and proponents it remains elusive. But there are those on both sides who do agree that a) this battle could spill from court fails in B.C. vote rooms and legislatures unto the streets, and b) B.C.’s Indigenous peoples could have a pivotal role in the outcome of the debate. file. There was no mention of the issue until Earlier this week, the prime minister It is the depth of Prime the tail end of the 20-page speech and then delivered what he meant to be a landmark speech designed to reinforce his commit- Minister Justin Trudeau’s only in generic terms. Much has been said about the federal Liberal ment to change the terms of the relation- In more serene circumstances, the state- seats that could be in play in B.C. in 2019 as a ship between his government and the resolve to change the ment that Horgan’s NDP is “considering result of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s vocal country’s Indigenous peoples. new protections” to improve the province’s support for the Trans Mountain expansion. The paradigm between Much has been said about the federal ability to respond to bitumen spills could Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade Canada and its Indigenous have been dismissed as a throwaway line. Liberal seats that could be in play in B.C. Any B.C. government diligent in the matter The vigour of the pushback from in 2019 as a result of Trudeau’s vocal sup- peoples that may be the of protecting its coastal waters could have Edmonton and from Parliament Hill port for the Trans Mountain expansion. But written it (and possibly did). Some have has taken many British Columbians by it is the depth of his resolve to change the most severely tested by suggested that Horgan’s government over- surprise. But that pushback may be doing paradigm between Canada and its Indige- this pipeline war. shot its target when it raised the notion of more to solidify contrary positions than nous peoples that may be the most severely controlling the flow of bitumen oil to the the opposite. tested by this pipeline war. Pacific coast; that it did not expect to trig- On that score, a just-released Insights Chantal Hébert is a national affairs col- ger an all-out conflict with neighbouring West poll found British Columbians split umnist for The Toronto Star. This column Alberta, or to set itself on a collision course 48 per cent for and 44 per cent against the was released on Feb. 16. with Justin Trudeau’s government. Trans Mountain expansion. More than half The Hill Times

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he outcome of the first electoral Tengagement to take place against the backdrop of the B.C.-Alberta trade war was non-conclusive. That is not to say it was meaningless. On Feb. 14, the voters in the provincial riding of West Kelowna had the somewhat dubious honour to be the first to have the opportunity to use the ballot box to send a message to the politicians in Victoria and Edmonton who have been feuding over the expansion of the Trans Mountain pipeline. They took a bit of a pass. West Kelowna is located in B.C.’s wine country. That places it right in the line of fire of Alberta Premier Rachel Notley’s re- taliatory salvo against the province’s New Democrat government over the possibility that the latter might cap the amount of bitumen oil that transits through B.C. In this region, the competing soliloquies of the two governments potentially add up to more than just a war of angry words. We’re ready to fight for public services that our The Liberals kept the seat formerly held by ex-premier Christy Clark with 57 per families and communities rely on. Join us! cent of the vote. That’s almost identical to her 59-per-cent finish in last year’s general With a far bigger retail network than even Tim Horton’s, Canada Post election. If Notley’s ban on Alberta pur- could extend financial inclusion throughout urban and rural Canada, and chasing B.C. wine is meant to swing new votes toward the more pipeline friendly provide a public option to outrageous bank fees and predatory payday political option, it has not happened yet. lenders. We’re pursuing postal banking for the sake of all our Kelowna West is not ground zero of the B.C. pipeline debate. Still, anecdotal evidence communities, in the streets and at the bargaining table. this week did suggest it is a top-of-mind is- sue for a significant number of voters. But on Wednesday that did not translate into the anti-pipeline vote coalescing behind Postal workers envision a Canada Post for everyone: one of the two parties that oppose the Kinder Morgan project. The New Democrat and Green financially viable for the future, Party scores (23 per cent and 12.5 per cent) environmentally sustainable, were in the same ballpark as those in 2017. In no small part the support of the offering more and improved services, Green Party for Premier John Horgan’s minority government is contingent on the and equitable treatment for all workers. NDP’s keeping its promise to do all it can It’s time! to block the Trans Mountain expansion. But with two parties in contention for the votes of Trans Mountain opponents, the New Democrats cannot bank on the issue to secure a majority mandate in a general election. A plebiscite-style campaign re- volving around pipelines would not neces- sarily be to the NDP’s advantage. the Canadian Union of Postal Workers cupw.ca As it happens the B.C. throne speech— presented on the eve of the byelection— was remarkably discreet on the pipeline 4 MONDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2018 | THE HILL TIMES News Canada Summer Jobs Program

supplementary information.” Liberal MP Michael Levitt (York Centre, Ont.) said his office also Some Liberal MPs frustrated received some questions from con- stituents about this issue. But he said his office organized an infor- mation session that provided more with leadership for not sharing information to these constituents to clarify as to why the government introduced the attestation require- ment in the 2018 application. “We did this info. session political strategy on Canada [recently], we talked about this issue,” Mr. Levitt said. “When they got the information and under- stood what those words are in- Summer Jobs program tended to apply to, they certainly were comforted that it wasn’t something broader.” election will be the repeat of the values of the organization.” express their views but will have Liberal MP Scott Simms Liberal MP Wayne 2015 election when the Liberal red In a town hall meeting on Jan. to use their own money for this. (Coast of Bays-Central-Notre wave swept across the country, and 10 in Hamilton, Ont., Prime Min- “You don’t want people hired Dame, N.L.) is the only one in Easter conceded the won a majority government with ister Justin Trudeau (Papineau, to go out there with placards with caucus who publicly opposed his 184 seats. They said every vote will Que.) passionately defended his the aborted pictures of allegedly own government for requiring government could be important next time around, government’s decision to intro- aborted fetuses on them which has churches to sign an attestation have done a better “more than ever before.” duce the abortion clause in the already been established rights in against their own belief to receive “We put in a lot of effort to Canada Summer Jobs program. this country,” said Mr. Easter. government funding. job in communicating reach out to these people, and “An organization that has He conceded that the govern- “The application is asking we built great relationships, but I the explicit purpose of restrict- ment could have done a better job them to do something that they the message on the don’t know how to fix this,” said ing women’s rights by removing in communicating the rationale shouldn’t be asked to do for the another Liberal MP. rights to abortion and the right behind the new requirement, but sake of a summer job for kids,” Mr. abortion clause, but “We won the last election for women to control their own pointed out that the government Simms told CBC Radio last month. because of the Liberal red wave. I bodies is not in line with where had to use “complicated” terms In an op-ed piece for The Hill said complicated don’t know if we’re going to have we are as a government, and like core mandate that may have Times’ Feb. 5 issue, Suki Beavers, terminology was used another red wave [in 2019]. So, ev- quite frankly where we are as a confused some people because of project director of the National ery vote is going to be important, society.” the legal requirements. Association of Women and the for legal reasons. next time, more than ever before.” But Liberal MPs told The Hill “I do think it’s quite compli- Law, and Sandeep Prasad, execu- Under the Canada Sum- Times that faith groups unhappy cated,” said Mr. Easter. “I think tive director of the Action Canada mer Jobs program, the Trudeau for Sexual Health Rights, argued BY ABBAS RANA government is spending about that the taxpayer money should $113-million each year to create not be used to undermine human ome Liberal MPs say they’re thousands of jobs for students. rights. In their piece, they ran a Sfrustrated the party leader- This funding is on top of the list of dozens of organizations ship did not share the political $330-million that the government across the country that supports strategy with the caucus on why spends annually as part of the the recent changes to the Canada the government was so adamant Youth Employment Strategy to Summer Jobs program. on keeping the new controver- “help young Canadians get the According to an Ipsos poll sial reproductive rights clause information and develop the job released last year, 77 per cent in the Canada Summer Jobs skills, abilities and experience of Canadians said they support applications and are annoyed the they need to get good-quality abortion. The online poll of 1,000 uncalled-for “mistake” could risk jobs,” according to Employment, Canadians, conducted between their re-election chances in 2019 Workforce Development and Jan. 20, and Feb. 3 of last year, in socially-conservative ridings. Labour. With funding in different had a margin of error of plus “No one told us what was the programs to train young Cana- or minus 3.5 percentage points, political strategy, why did the dians, the government aims to 19 times out of 20. The poll also government start this [controver- create between 35,000 to 70,000 indicated that 53 per cent of sy],” said one frustrated Liberal jobs, each year. Canadians said that abortion MP who spoke to The Hill Times In the 2018 application for the should be permitted whenever a on not-for-attribution basis. Canada Summer Jobs Program woman decides to have one, and This MP and others, who which provides government fund- 24 per cent were of the view that spoke to The Hill Times on not- ing to subsidize summer student it should be allowed in certain Some Liberal MPs are frustrated that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and for-attribution basis for fear of jobs to private sector, public sec- specific circumstances, such as if Employment, Workforce Development and Labour Minister Patty Hajdu never retribution, said that being the tor, and not-for-profit organiza- a woman has been raped. explained the political strategy to the caucus on why the abortion clause was party in government, the Liber- tions, the government introduced Pollster Greg Lyle, of Inno- introduced in the Canada Summer Jobs program application, this year. The als should respect all Canadians’ a new requirement that asked for vative Research, told The Hill Hill Times file photos views whether they are pro-life or an attestation from applicants Times that this controversy would pro-choice. The federal govern- that their organization’s “core most likely not make any signifi- ment says the Canada Summer mandate” is not to oppose abor- with the attestation require- the government to protect itself cant dent in the Liberal Party’s Jobs Grant program will now tion rights or the LGBTQ rights. ment were not satisfied with the legally probably needed the legal support base in 2019. He said a requie applicants to attest to The attestation had four ele- government’s supplementary interpretation because there was majority of Canadians are pro- support for reproductive rights, ments but the controversial part information. Representatives of clearly some abuse of the fund- choice which especially applies to including the right to access safe states that “both the job and my these faith groups raised several ing. So, they’re trying to do what the base of the Liberal Party. Mr. and legal abortion. organizations’ core mandate questions, including arguing that has to be done legally to protect Lyle said it’s highly unlikely that MPs said this issue was raised respect individual human rights their core mandates were not against that.” Liberal MPs will lose their seats in regional caucuses, and the in Canada, including the values separate from their beliefs. These Liberal MP Filomena Tassi just because of this issue. weekly national caucus meet- underlying the Canadian Charter MPs also said that the legal lan- (Hamilton West-Ancaster-Dundas, “It’s possible that this could ings, since Parliament returned of Rights and Freedoms as well guage used in the attestation, and Ont.), her party’s deputy whip, be a straw that would break the in late January, but Employment as other rights. These include supplementary information, made told The Hill Times that a num- camel’s back, but one would Minister Patty Hajdu (Thunder reproductive rights and the right their job even harder to explain ber of her constituents contacted think, you don’t really have to be Bay-Superior North, Ont.), and to be free from discrimination on the government’s view to every- her office about the attestation in trouble before this became the Prime Minister Justin Trudeau the basis of sex, religion, race, day Canadians. requirement when the application last straw,” Mr. Lyle said. (Papineau, Que.) stuck to their national or ethnic origin, colour, “You have to be a lawyer to process started in the fall. But But he said in order to win the guns, and declined to make any mental or physical disability or understand the language and she said these constituents were next election, the Conservatives change. The government’s move sexual orientation, or gender the interpretation,” said a third satisfied once her office provided need to grow the pool of their is supported by hundreds of orga- identity or expression.” Liberal MP. them with the supplementary supporters and if the Conserva- nizations across the country, but After the issue made national Liberal MP Wayne Easter information. Ms. Tassi disagreed tives used this issue against the is also not supported by pro-life headlines, the government is- (Malpeque, P.E.I.), in an interview that the government’s messaging Liberals in 2019, Mr. Lyle said, the religious groups. sued a detailed supplementary with The Hill Times, said the gov- and explanation is complicated. Conservatives would shrink the Prior to the 2015 election, these information note defining core ernment included the attestation “I wouldn’t say that, it’s my pool, which would be advanta- MPs said they worked hard to mandate as “the primary activi- this year after receiving numer- view that the supplementary geous to the Liberals. build relationships with different ties undertaken by the organiza- ous complaints from Canadians information is very clear and “It’s really in the Tories interest faith groups, but the controversial tion that reflect the organiza- that some of the organizations essentially what the attestation is not to talk about this at all, and just clause will now alienate these tion’s ongoing services provided that received money last year directly going to is the activities move on to things where the major- people, and added they don’t know to the community” and added used it to distribute graphic that are carried on by the orga- ity or at least a plurality of people how to fix this problem. They said that “it is not the beliefs of the placards showing aborted fetuses. nization,” said Ms. Tassi. “And are on their side,” said Mr. Lyle. it’s highly unlikely that the 2019 organization, and it is not the He said Canadians are free to for me, that’s very clear in the The Hill Times THE HILL TIMES | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2018 5 Heard on the Hill Busted: Heritage Minister Mélanie Joly’s wardrobe revealed BEYOND Continued from page 2 Belief

The Instagram account maisondemelaniejoly finds all of the clothes that Heritage Minister Mélanie Joly wears. Screenshot of Instagram RAYMOND LAFLAMME PROFESSOR, PHYSICS AND ASTRONOMY Heritage Minister Mélanie Joly has FACULTY OF SCIENCE a great sense of style, and now you can find out where she got that toque or those INSTITUTE FOR QUANTUM COMPUTING shoes via social media. OFFICER OF THE ORDER OF CANADA An Instagram account, called Maison de Mélanie Joly, regularly shares details about Ms. Joly’s outfits and sense of style. The Instagram account, created on Aug. 19, 2017, has so far posted 57 times about Ms. Joly’s outfits. The account’s most recent post from Feb. 9 shows Ms. Joly standing with Liberal MP Karen McCrimmon at the Parliamentary res- taurant on the Hill, with a side-by-side picture At 25, Raymond Laflamme changed Steven Hawking’s of the dress Ms. Joly is wearing, a Pink Tartan dress, which is available at the Bay. Quantum mind about the direction of time in a contracting “@melaniejoly wore @pink_tartan Piped Shirt Dress in Navy/White which is $197. • universe. Today, his work is changing what we believe Melanie a portait @pink_tartan Robe-che- will drive 21st misier en bleu marine et blanc. Le robe est is possible. $197,” the Instagram user captioned. If you’re interested in copping Ms. Joly’s century tech. As a quantum physicist at Waterloo’s Institute for style, it’s a good account to check out. Quantum Computing, Laflamme is developing new Megan Leslie now lives in ways to control individual atoms and molecules. the Six By harnessing the quantum laws of nature, he is paving the way for new breakthroughs in technology, medicine, geological exploration and in areas yet to be discovered.

Don’t miss your opportunity to immerse Megan Leslie, a former NDP MP turned WWF- Canada President, is pictured in the Metro yourself in all things quantum at Morning radio studio. Photograph courtesy of Twitter QUANTUM: The Exhibition, showing at the Canada Science and Former NDP MP Megan Leslie, who is Technology Museum until April 1. now the president of WWF-Canada, tweeted last week that she was looking for a place to live in Toronto, sometimes referred to as the Six because of its area code 416. WATERLOO RESEARCHERS “The famous CBC Studio 430! Get- GO BEYOND. LEARN MORE. ting ready for @metromorning to talk CN Tower Climb and my move to Toronto: uwaterloo.ca/beyond-binary what neighbourhood should I check out?” #UWaterlooBeyond she tweeted on Feb. 13. She was an NDP MP from October 2008 to August 2015. Ms. Leslie, if you’re reading this, HOH recommends Bloor West, Yonge and Eglin- ton, and Junction. C014540 6 MONDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2018 | THE HILL TIMES News Legislation

Indigenous communities, and effect on climate change commitments. Feds’ sweeping, “There was nothing before, it Status of was absolute discretion,” he said, referring to similar powers under the previous legislation to decide Government Bills projects were or were not “justi- new environmental fied in the circumstance.” HOUSE OF COMMONS The bill would also allow the Second reading: minister to task the Impact As- • C-5, An Act to Repeal Division 20 of Part 3 of the Economic Action Plan sessment Agency of Canada with 2015 Act, No. 1 conducting a “regional assess- assessment bill keeps • C-12, An Act to amend the Cana- ment,” studying “cumulative effects dian Forces Members and Veterans Re- of existing or future activities in establishment and Compensation Act a specific region,” or a “strategic • C-27, An Act to amend the Pension assessment,” a study of a federal Benefits Standards Act, 1985 power in ministers’ program, plan, or policy or “any • C-28, An Act to amend the Criminal issue” related to conducting impact Code (victim surcharge) assessments. The minister can also • C-32, An Act related to the repeal of strike a committee to do the same. section 159 of the Criminal Code The purpose would be to avoid • C-33, An Act to amend the Canada hands, say observers rehashing concerns over a par- Elections Act ticular region or policy in every • C-34, An Act to amend the Public environmental assessment, said Service Labour Relations Act Environment Minister Josh Ginsberg, the director of the • C-38, An Act to amend an Act to The bill to overhaul Catherine McKenna’s University of Ottawa’s Ecojustice amend the Criminal Code (exploita- office says her re-write Environmental Law Clinic. tion and trafficking in persons) Canada’s approval • C-39, An Act to amend the Criminal of the laws governing If done properly, that could Code (unconstitutional provisions) ensure the environment is protected process for resource environmental assessments • C-42, Veterans Well-being Act projects leaves plenty for natural resource and give the companies proposing • C-43, An Act respecting a payment projects keeps elected resource projects a better sense of to be made out of the Consolidated of wiggle-room for the officials accountable for whether their project would be ac- Revenue Fund to support a pan-Cana- the process. The Hill Times ceptable, or what they would have dian artificial intelligence strategy environment minister photograph by Andrew Meade to do to pass an assessment, he said. • C-52, Supporting Vested Rights The new Impact Assessment Under Access to Information Act to make case-by-case Act ultimately leaves project ap- • C-56, An Act to amend the Correc- decisions. decisions on approving projects, in the environmental assessment provals in the hands of politicians, tions and Conditional Release Act and including pipelines, indefinitely, process. The panel struck by the he said. Explicitly including Cana- the Abolition of Early Parole Act if they so chose, by taking and government in 2016 to review the da’s climate change commitments • C-68, An Act to amend the Fisheries Continued from page 1 renewing extensions to deadlines environmental assessment process and the goal of sustainability in the Act and other Acts in consequence • C-69, An Act to amend the Impact As- The broad discretion of the set out in the act. wrote in its report that there was review criteria is a positive step, he sessment Act and the Canadian Energy “Regulations currently in devel- a perception among those who said, but the bill still does not make environment minister under the Regulator Act, to amend the Navigation bill has drawn criticism from the opment would set clear criteria for weighed in to its study that regula- clear “what the bottom lines are” for satisfying those criteria across all Protection Act and to make consequen- government’s political opposition when the [environment] minister tory agencies such as the National tial amendments to other Acts and words of caution from legal re- would exercise powers to suspend Energy Board and offshore oil and projects, he said. The bill also makes the • C-70, Cree Nation of Eeyou Istchee searchers tracking the legislation. the process [of an environmental gas boards had “a lack of indepen- Governance Agreement Act minister responsible for coordi- “The bill is riddled with assessment], and require the min- dence and neutrality because of Committee: powers for the minister to halt, ister to publish the reasons for the their close relationship with the nating joint reviews with other • S-5, An Act to amend the Tobacco delay, and terminate projects on decision,” wrote Marie-Pascale Des industries they regulate.” jurisdictions reviewing projects, Act and the Non-smokers’ Health Act a political whim. The real intent Rosiers in an emailed statement to Ms. McKenna’s office said the or delegating a review to another • C-47, An Act to amend the Export of the bill is to give the minister a The Hill Times. regulators were involved in the level of government. and Import Permits Act and the Crimi- veto over resource development “Some of the discretionary reviews “to ensure that safety and Finally, cabinet has the ability nal Code (amendments permitting the in Canada,” Conservative MP powers given to the minister in other areas of regulator responsi- to draw up regulations governing accession to the Arms Trade Treaty) Ed Fast (Abbotsford, B.C.), his the new legislation are intended bility are considered as part of a pipelines passing over navigable • C-59, An Act respecting national party’s environment critic, said in to provide more flexibility to the single, integrated review.” waterways. security matters the House of Commons last week. process, for example, to allow it The bill allows the foreign af- • C-62, An Act to amend the Federal Public Sector Labour Relations Act and The office of Environment to better align with a provincial Review panelists to play fairs minister, currently Chrystia Minister Catherine McKenna (Ot- process to better achieve the goal Freeland (University-Rosedale, other Acts • C-64, Wrecked, Abandoned, or tawa Centre, Ont.), however, of one project, one review.” ‘reduced role’ Ont.), to be consulted when joint Hazardous Vessels Act said keeping the decisions in the Some of the discretion left to po- The Impact Assessment Act assessments with other countries lays out some of the factors that are being explored; the natural • C-65, An Act to amend the Canada hands of elected officials would litical leaders in C-69 is a holdover Labour Code (harassment and vio- ensure accountability to voters from or similar to the existing law, review panels undertaking envi- resources minister, currently Jim Carr (Winnipeg South Centre, lence) and Indigenous governments brought in by the previous Conser- ronmental assessments should Report stage: Man.), to consult on lists of potential remains with elected officials. vative government in 2012, while take into account, ranging from • C-21, An Act to amend the Customs The new bill, C-69, would give some of the minister’s powers have the project’s impact on Indig- members of review panels, along Act the federal environment minister been altered under the legislation. enous communities, alternatives with industry regulators; and at • C-48, Oil Tanker Moratorium Act the power to squash projects he The new bill creates a single new to the project, and the importance several points references financial • C-55, An Act to amend the Oceans or she feels are not in the pub- agency to undertake environmental of public comments. The bill gives limits or appropriations laid out by Act and the Canada Petroleum lic interest. The minister would assessments for federally-regulated the minister discretion to deter- the finance minister, currently Bill Resources Act also be able to set conditions on projects, the Impact Assessment mine the “scope” of which factors Morneau (Toronto Centre, Ont.). • C-57, An Act to amend the Federal a proposed resource project’s Agency of Canada, and resets and should looked at most closely for “Ministerial discretion is not Sustainable Development Act approval—as is currently the renames the National Energy Board a given review. the issue; the challenge for in- case—requiring specific measures to the Canadian Energy Regulator, “The role of the panel members dustry is understanding how that SENATE to mitigate harms caused by the removing its powers to conduct en- in a panel review is one of the discretion will be used,” wrote Second reading: project. The minister could also vironmental reviews. Both of those areas that I’m really concerned Katrina Marsh, the director of • C-24, An Act to amend the Salaries decide to reject projects before or actions follow recommendations about,” said Prof. Meinhard Doelle, environment and natural resource Act and the Financial Administration Act • C-45, Cannabis Act after an environmental assess- from a panel struck by the govern- who studies environmental law at policy for the Canadian Chamber • C-50, An Act to amend the Canada ment is carried out. The federal ment to examine a revamp of the Dalhousie University. of Commerce, in an emailed state- “The panel is gradually being ment to The Hill Times. Elections Act (political financing) cabinet is also allowed to weigh environmental assessment process, • C-51, An Act to amend the Criminal in collectively on whether proj- and have generally been met with a reduced to playing the role of Mandated timelines for envi- ronmental assessments in the act Code and the Department of Justice Act ects are in the public interest and warm—though sometimes quali- assessing the information that is • C-58, An Act to amend the Access is a positive step, she wrote, but it’s other decisions, and the lengthy fied—reception from environmental placed before them, hearing from to Information Act and the Privacy Act bill allows the federal foreign groups. the public, and then writing the re- not clear how the reviews will be • C-66, Expungement of Historically affairs, natural resources, and The bill also allows the minis- port,” he said, thanks to the clauses conducted more quickly while tak- Unjust Convictions Act finance ministers to be consulted ter to decide to refer important as- giving the environment minister ing more factors into account and Committee: or play minor roles in the imple- sessments to a review panel, with the power to determine what including more public consultation. • C-46, An Act to amend the Criminal mentation of the act and environ- the members selected by the min- should be in the scope of a review. The business community is Code (offences relating to conveyances) mental assessments. ister, and at least one coming from However, Prof. Doelle said the also concerned how broad policy • C-49, Transportation Moderniza- The bill creates the Impact As- a list assembled by the regulator bill also offers more clarity and objectives like a commitment to tion Act sessment Act and Canadian En- governing the industry in which transparency around what will be fighting climate change would Third Reading: ergy Regulator Act, and amends the project applicant operates. taken into account when a minister be taken into account in environ- • C-25, An Act to amend the the Navigation Protection Act and Green Party leader Elizabeth decides whether a project is or is mental assessments or strategic Canada Business Corporations Act, other laws. May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) not in the “public interest,” which reviews, she wrote. Canada Cooperatives Act, Canada The minister and cabinet could has said that provision would give include sustainability, efforts to [email protected] Not-for-profit Corporations Act, and Competition Act together decide to put off their regulators an inappropriate role mitigate potential harm, effects on @PJMazereeuw THE HILL TIMES | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2018 7 Ontario PC leadership News Patrick Brown gaining support since re- emerging to challenge sexual

Former Ontario Progressive Conservative Party leader Patrick Brown, pictured Feb. 14 in an exclusive interview with harassment Global News, has re-emerged publicly in recent days to challenge the explosive sexual harassment allegations levelled against him that led to his resignation as party leader. Mr. Brown joined the Ontarion PC leadership race on Friday. Screenshot courtesy of Global News allegations, says assault. She now said she was of that comes off the table, and she (Durham, Ont.) told The Hill Times legal drinking age at the time and drops the mic, and there’s no that he has “concerns” with changes was out of high school. However, apology from CTV and there’s no to the initial story from CTV, citing both accusers said they stood apology from the accuser? That’s “large differences” in the earlier and adviser, though by their allegations against Mr. a dangerous precedent,” she said, newest stories on the allegations Brown, and CTV defended its adding that the “goalposts are produced by the broadcaster. original reporting. constantly shifting...because the “I’ve had concerns with what Matthew Garrow, CTV’s direc- stories are falling part.” I’ve seen with respect to the report- Conservative tor of communications, said in a CTV, though, remains unde- age and the broadcast and the on- statement that the network will terred. In a statement released after line stories about him and certainly continue to follow the story and Mr. Brown said he would sue, Mr. what is certainly standing out there that Mr. Brown’s “attacks on our Garrow said CTV stood by its re- now, there’s large differences so it MPs largely quiet journalistic practices are ground- porting and would “actively defend does raise a lot of questions,” he said less and wrong.” against any legal action,” according in a phone interview. After the latest piece from the to The Canadian Press. All other Ontario Conservative him. One of the women said she broadcaster, Mr. Brown announced Amidst the new revelations, Mr. MPs reached by The Hill Times Conservative MP was under the legal drinking age he planned to sue CTV and said he Brown has been accused by critics didn’t respond or deferred comment. Erin O’Toole, though, and still in high school when Mr. had hired private investigators to of attempting to silence the accus- Shortly after the original story Brown plied her with liquor and probe what happened. ers by threatening legal action, but broke, Mr. Nuttall, a known friend says discrepancies attempted to initiate sex. Ms. Mills said Mr. Brown’s Ms. Mills said he has no other op- to Mr. Brown, attributed the alle- He immediately denied the efforts to clear his name has won tion but to fight to clear his name gations and events that led to Mr. in reporting on the accusations and said he intended plaudits from colleagues in the after effectively being branded as Brown’s resignation to an “inside allegations against Mr. to stay on as a party leader in political world. guilty until proven innocent in the job” orchestrated by “party elites.” a hastily called press confer- “I received hundreds of court of public opinion. Mr. Nuttall didn’t respond to Brown raises ‘a lot of ence held shortly after the story voicemails, texts, emails telling “Without the judicial process, a request for comment from The broke on Jan. 24. However, a few me how supportive they are, how which would include people to Hill Times this week, and wasn’t questions,’ while caucus hours later, his resignation was impressed they are to see such take a look of what happened, the available to the media after Ques- colleague Alex Nuttall announced in a statement from a vigorous defence, that this has trajectory of the accusations, and tion Period on Thursday. the Ontario PC Party. Once the al- changed the game, that they un- the whole scenario, Patrick must However, he tweeted on Friday maintains the whole legations became public, virtually derstand the work that went into do that himself,” she explained. the video of his original exchange all of Mr. Brown’s key advisors uncovering the truth,” she said in “The burden is on him to prove with reporters late last month affair was an ‘inside job’ announced they had resigned a phone interview with The Hill his innocence, not the other way where he blamed party elites for orchestrated by ‘party after he refused to listen to their Times on Feb. 16. around.” Mr. Brown’s resignation and wrote: recommendation to step down. “People from all parties...men Ms. Mills said on Friday morn- “Like I said ... inside job. Elites strike elites.’ After largely staying out of the and women [have been] calling ing that she had just spoken to Mr. against democracy again,” adding public eye since, Mr. Brown began in to check in and see how Pat is Brown and he is currently taking the hashtags “justiceforpatrick- giving media interviews earlier doing and how I feel about what some time to mull over his next brown” and “istandwith” next to the Continued from page 1 this week, categorically denying happened, and congratulating us.” steps. However, only hours later he name of Mr. Brown’s Twitter account. support from all corners of the the allegations and offering evi- Ms. Mills said she tries to was removed from the PC caucus Mr. Nuttall represents a por- political world since publicly dence that he claimed contradict- pass along all those messages by interim leader Vic Fedeli. The tion of Mr. Brown’s former Barrie re-emerging to challenge the ed key claims from his accusers. to Mr. Brown, who she said has announcement came shortly after riding, which was split amongst sexual harassment allegations Namely, he pointed out that the received “hundreds” of messages The Toronto Star released an audio two new electoral districts in that led to his resignation as layout of his home didn’t matchup of support, including from several recording of Mr. Brown announc- advance of the 2015 election. The Ontario Progressive Conservative with the version of events offered caucus members who have sent ing to his caucus on a conference other riding is currently held leader, according to Alise Mills, a by one the accusers. The first him text messages and emails call on Jan. 25 that he had instruct- by Conservative John Brassard prominent crisis-communications woman had said they had gone to saying their thoughts are with ed deputy chief of staff Rebecca (Barrie-Innisfil, Ont.). expert now working for the one- a second floor bedroom, but Mr. him. Mr. Brown has retweeted Thompson to draft his resignation When reached for comment time federal MP. Brown pointed out that there was several messages of support on letter, seemingly contradicting by The Hill Times, Mr. Brassard’s However, most Ontario Con- no second floor in the apartment his Twitter account in recent days, his claim in a recent Global News office responded with an emailed servative MPs currently serv- he was living at the time, as first including from former Conserva- interview that the letter was “sent statement that said the MP is “not ing in the House are refusing to reported by Postmedia. tive MP and current PC Party out without my permission.” commenting or speculating on publicly offer their support to Postmedia also said it sought candidate Parm Gill, PC Party Then later in the day, it was what is happening with Patrick Mr. Brown, save for friend Alex comment from an individual candidate Thenusha Parani, and reported that Mr. Brown had filed Brown or the Ontario PC Party.” Nuttall (Barrie–Springwater–Oro- identified by one of the accusers Thomas DeGroot, the Ontario his paperwork to formally enter The Hill Times also reached Medonte, Ont.), even as his back- as a friend that was there at Mr. PCs’ regional vice president for the PC Party leadership race, out to Conservative MPs Lisa ers claim new revelations cast Brown’s place the night he alleg- Eastern Ontario. called promptly last month in the Raitt (Milton, Ont.) and Michael serious doubts on the veracity of edly assaulted her. That ‘friend’ Ms. Mills said CTV’s revised wake of his resignation. Chong (Wellington-Halton Hills, the explosive allegations levelled told the news outlet that Mr. story completely vindicates Mr. The reaction from Conser- Ont.), though neither was avail- against him. Brown was never left alone with Brown of the very serious charge vatives on the Hill to the latest able before publication time. Mr. Brown, who was an MP the accuser, and had told CTV the of sexual interference against a developments in the emerging Mr. Chong’s office said he from 2006 to 2015 and Ontario allegations were false but it was minor, and also raises concerns controversy has been largely wouldn’t be available for an in- PC leader from Sept. 14, 2015, not reported. about how the story was vetted by quiet, at least publicly, though terview before deadline because until he resigned on Jan. 25, 2018, In response to Mr. Brown’s the broadcaster. one former caucus colleague did of his busy schedule, while Ms. had remained largely silent in claims, CTV News ran a follow- “What is society telling us that say discrepancies in reporting on Raitt’s office did not respond at the weeks after CTV National up piece that saw the accuser when you can accuse someone the allegations against Mr. Brown all to the request.—With files News reported allegations from who claimed she was given liquor of sexual interference with a raises “a lot of questions.” from Emily Haws two unnamed women that they by Mr. Brown while underage minor and issuing a controlled Conservative MP and former [email protected] had been sexually assaulted by change her timing of the alleged substance to get sex, and then cabinet minister Erin O’Toole The Hill Times 8 MONDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2018 | THE HILL TIMES

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Editorial Letters to the Editor What, exactly, is a ‘framework’ Disagree with Gurski’s latest and what has changed? terrorism analysis: Romain he verdict in the Gerald Stanley trial isn’t promises the Liberals have already made e: “On the link between immigration that a culture of violence in America is the Tthe making of the Trudeau government or to Indigenous Canadians. Rand terrorism,” (The Hill Times, Jan. 29, reason terrorists’ attacks, especially gun Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould, but it Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberals by Phil Gurski). The terrorism pinpointed murders, are normal. Journalist Patrick has fallen to them to give the public faith that promised during the 2015 election cam- by Mr. Gurski is not “the vast majority Bahners argues that Islamophobia created the justice system treats Indigenous people in paign to enact the recommendations of of attacks in the West are carried out by by the media turns white supremacists the same way as everyone else. Every govern- the Truth and Reconciliation Commission those born or raised there”; acts of terror into killers. ment before them has failed to complete that and the UN Declaration on the Right of done by the likes of Timothy McVeigh, The violence of one terrorist in a mil- task, or to take it on at all. Indigenous Peoples. They also promised a Marc Lepine, and Anders Breivik, for ex- lion ordinary immigrants that worries Mr. Stanley was found not guilty by a jury “renewed, nation-to-nation relationship ample. Mr. Gurski says identifying “where” Mr. Gurski is relatively unimportant as after shooting Colten Boushie, a 22-year-old with Indigenous Peoples, based on recogni- and “why” radicalization to terrorism hap- a cause of social upheaval. Even the 9/11 Indigenous man, in 2016. Mr. Stanley said his tion, rights, respect, co-operation, and part- pens is essential. Since the terrorists are terrorists, rich Saudi Arabians, are not handgun had gone off accidently, killing Mr. nership.” They specifically pledged to make born or raised in the West that is where the representative of typical immigrants. Boushie, after he fired warning shots when progress on housing, infrastructure, health radicalization takes place. Michael Moore Andrew Romain Mr. Boushie and his friends drove onto the and mental health care, community safety in his film Bowling for Columbine suggests Gatineau, Que. Stanley family farm, and one of them tried to and policing, child welfare, and education. start one of the Stanleys’ ATVs. After winning government, Mr. The verdict and the fact that it was Trudeau tasked Ms. Bennett with repair- rendered by a jury without any Indigenous ing and shifting the relationship between members, after the defence dismissed several Canada’s government and its Indigenous Luckily, we didn’t end up with ‘in Indigenous people from the jury pool, set off peoples, using a “nation to nation” model. protests across the country. It was seen by When progress was slow, Mr. Trudeau peoplekind command’ in O Canada many as a symbol of inequality for white and split the Indigenous and Northern Affairs Indigenous Canadians in the justice system. Department in two, assigned one of his e: “I guess I’m just a feminist bitch, ing the envelope for inclusive language,” On Feb. 14, the government announced top ministers, Jane Philpott, to help Ms. Rnothing wrong with ‘peoplekind,’” which does not explain why the original consultations toward a framework of Bennett with the file, and promised Indig- (The Hill Times, Feb. 12, by Sheila Copps). gender-neutral lyrics to O Canada, “Thou laws, policies, and possibly other mea- enous people would be better off for it. Clearly, we’re closing in on a gender-neu- dost in us command” was ignored in fa- sures to “make the recognition and Reiterating promises is nice, but the tral expression for son-of-a-bitch. With vour of the grammatically awkward and implementation of rights the basis for all bottom line hasn’t changed since a month the word “feminist” having been co-opted unpoetic “In all of us command.” Granted, relations between Indigenous Peoples and ago: the Liberals have promised to make by our prime minster and “sons” purged the new wording is definitely more here- the federal government going forward,” life better for Indigenous people in Canada, from O Canada, we can virtually elimi- and-now and in line with “because it’s and “support the rebuilding of Indigenous and give them more respect and equality. nate “son” from our vocabulary along 2015.” Luckily, we didn’t end up with “In nations and governments, and advance Consultation on how to do so can be helpful, with “mankind” in favour of “peoplekind.” peoplekind command.” Indigenous self-determination, including but there is no shortage of past inquiries, But I’m not entirely convinced by Shei- Kope Inokai the inherent right of self-government.” investigations, or reports on problems facing la Copps’ argument in favour of “push- Toronto, Ont. The consultations, to be led by Crown- Indigenous people from which to draw on. Indigenous Relations Minister Carolyn Ben- As Perry Bellegarde, the national chief nett, are set to run through this year, with the of the Assembly of First Nations, has said result implemented before the next election. repeatedly since the Stanley verdict: it’s The move, or at least the timing, was time to implement the recommendations Peoplekind, mankind, humankind clearly a response to the upheaval and that have already been made. media focus on the outcome of the Stan- Here’s hoping Ms. Bennett is as fo- he moment I finished typing the word Politicians as much as possible must ley trial. However, the pledge sounds es- cused on that task as she is on consulting Tpeoplekind on Microsoft Word there try and eschew tendencies to preachify sentially like a re-packaged version of the over the coming year. appeared an awkward red line under it. values that are generally non-consensual The system immediately prompted me and inherently perplexing. This can even to either ignore or add the unfamiliar be suicidal for Mr. Trudeau. The opposi- word. In deference to Prime Minister tion and the media can sling a lot of mud Justin Trudeau I added it, although I knew if they really wanted to. from the bottom of my heart that it was a I am not trying to be cynical, but it’s a meaningless appellative. I hope readers trifle disingenuous for a politician to take will pardon my involuntary submission to the crusader/quasi crusader path. For that what our prime minister had said. matter any attempts to pontificate. It’s I must confess as someone who fully especially important to be mindful of the supported the prime minister in most true “Canadian” character, its emerging, of his socio-economic reforms, I was evolving and contemporary culture. There understandably astounded at this odd, is no true diversity on planet earth except if not totally-out-of-character behaviour. in this country called Canada. Hence I’ve never used the word ‘dumb’ on the not all will appreciate or for that matter dude but I use it today and quite liberally understand “peoplekind.” too. We all know the bloke is a self-pro- Politicians are essentially elected to con- fessed feminist taking the message far ceive and design programs for the socio-eco- and wide through the media. But “peo- nomic well-being of the people: frame policy plekind” was something, I mean really and sponsor legislation to keep the country something. He’s too smart for the incident safe, and collectively work for its prosperity. to be called the panderer’s gambit. Political opponents complaining that Why the prime minister said it and Mr. Trudeau lacks gravitas is not only how he said it still confuses me. It was a inappropriate but totally ill-founded, trifle bizarre, too. Why would the prime honestly. He is a bright spark except that minister challenge the confidence of he’s a little gaffe-prone. Mr. Trudeau is a young woman whose question was sim- national leader and his best is yet to come. ple? Without making a simple response as Nishthar Idroos what was expected of him. Scarborough, Ont.

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Protection Act rime Minister Justin Trudeau could le- Pgitimately compel Canadians to indicate ast week, more than 500 scientists and support for abortion only if abortion was a Ldoctors sent a letter to Prime Minister “law” or a “right” and it is neither. Justin Trudeau calling for urgent action Provision 287 of the Criminal Code previ- on widespread exposures to toxic chemi- ously restricting abortion in Canada was cals from consumer products. We couldn’t struck down by the Supreme Court in the agree more. 1988 Morgentaler decision, and Parliament This letter is a confirmation that toxic has yet to enact a new abortion law. Because pollution in Canada can no longer be ig- there is no abortion law, there are currently nored. Our toxics law, the Canadian Envi- no legal restrictions preventing or limit- ronmental Protection Act (CEPA), is out- ing when a woman can have an abortion. dated. Hundreds of the toxic chemicals that But that’s not the same as saying there is are banned in Europe are allowed to be used an abortion “law” which must be respected: in Canadian households and personal care there is no law—this is an indisputable fact. products. Our children deserve the strongest And the Supreme Court has stated un- protections and shouldn’t be poisoned with equivocally that there is no constitutional hormone disrupting chemicals from the food “right” to abortion, adding that Parliament they eat or the toys they play with. has the legislative power to enact laws that Clearly, Canada no longer leads when it place reasonable restrictions on abortion, comes to protecting its people from toxics. something it could not do if abortion was a The federal government now has a golden Charter right. This also means that citizens opportunity to reclaim the top of the leader have the right to educate and organize other board by strengthening CEPA. citizens to lobby government on the need Muhannad Malas for an abortion law, and freely express what Toxics Program Manager, Environmental they believe that law should be. This is how Defence democracy works. Toronto, Ont. For the Liberal government to punish citizens for doing exactly that—exercising their democratic and Charter rights—by compelling them to indicate support for Sheldon Wuttunee puts his arm around Debbie Baptiste, mother of Colten Boushie, abortion to qualify for funding (when abor- while she pauses as the family speak to reporters in the Foyer of the House of Commons tion is neither a law nor a right) constitutes Prime Minister Trudeau after a day of meetings on Parliament Hill, in Ottawa on Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018. THE an “ideological purity test” which may suit a CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang totalitarian, fascist regime, but has no place should learn restraint, in a democracy. Unlike abortion, which is not a con- says Kenora reader stitutional right, there are several funda- mental freedoms enshrined in the Charter, n suggesting that the Stanley verdict has Colten Boushie’s death including the freedom of “conscience” and Ifailed Indigenous people, the prime minis- the freedom of “religion.” These freedoms ter was simply wrong. The prime minister is should protect citizens from being bullied entitled to his feelings and opinions—even into compliance and punished for disagree- the opinion which many share, that the sys- was unnecessary ing with Mr. Trudeau’s ideological stance tem has failed Indigenous people. What he is on abortion. His attempt to circumvent our not entitled to do, even indirectly, is to under- olten Boushie’s life was taken pendulum too far in the other direc- Charter rights represents a shameful abuse mine the rule of law and the right to trial by Cfrom him on Aug. 9, 2016, and at tion and we will celebrate until reality of his power as prime minister. jury, established by Magna Carta, more than the same time Gerald Stanley’s world kicks in. Kevin J. Arsenault 800 years ago. was turned upside down. Remember Women’s Liberation? Fort Augustus, P.E.I. He could also have used former U.S. presi- I was not there and I do not know I was around in the sixties and lived dent Barack Obama as a role model. In 2013, all the details. I do know that a group through women’s rights issues very the president, in commenting on the shooting outing turned tragic and a family’s life similar to what is happening in today’s death of Trayvon Martin, and the acquittal of has been negatively affected perma- news. The racism issues flare up on a the shooter, George Zimmerman, spoke to the nently. regular basis and the populace takes grief of the young man’s family and empa- Colten Boushie’s death may have note, complains, gets promises, com- Enjoying Trudeau’s thized. been the result of poor policing, over- promises, and missteps. Then after a He could have railed against the ver- protection of property, overreaction, period of time, with another group in a town halls, and missing dict. He stuck with compassion and calmly fear, hysteria, or frustration from different place, it happens again. reflected on the context of poverty, discrimi- increasing rural crime. We can’t fix the system but we can Mulcair in the House nation, violence, unequal application of the Gerald Stanley may have been fear- try to adapt to the times of today—but law, and over-incarceration which influences ful, over-protective, and overwhelmed it will be broken again tomorrow. the way African-American people view the by the unexpected events, I do not Colten Boushie’s death was un- e: “Prime Minister Trudeau should answer justice system. know. I do know that he was found not necessary and he will be mourned and Rquestions in daily Question Period like he He should call on Parliament to examine guilty by a jury of his peers. I still want I hope we can find solutions to prevent does at his town halls,” (The Hill Times’ editorial, the law of defence of property. To strip the to believe that one is innocent until it from happening to someone else. Feb. 12). I fully agree with this editorial and I Stanley verdict to its bare—and as a law- proven guilty. Gerald Stanley, whether guilty or support Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s cross- yer, I am careful to say bare—essentials, we The system may be flawed, but Ger- innocent of a crime, will continue to be country town hall meetings which have been must ask whether a farmer or an apartment ald Stanley did not create the system. punished in the court of public opinion spontaneous and dynamic. I also support how dweller has the right to use lethal force, to We did. Colten Boushie’s death was and that too needs fixing. Can we fix the prime minister dismissed those participants shoot and kill a trespasser or someone trying unnecessary and the system may have it? No, we can’t. who have disrupted the town halls. I regularly to steal his or her vehicle. let him down. It may have been in the Human nature being what it is, the monitor Question Period and I have been in- Finally, Parliament must ask why Indig- courtroom, but I sense it let him down most rational of people can be irra- spired by the sound and effective performance enous people are excluded from serving before Aug. 9, 2016. tional, caught up in the moment, go of former NDP leader Tom Mulcair. I may be as jurors. Why do we allow peremptory It may have been simply bravado, with the flow, be one with the crowd, biased because in the early 1970s, I was his challenges that allow crown and defence to alcohol, stress, fear, a clash of cul- then they feel remorse. We need to be professor in political science at Vanier College in exclude jurors without giving any reason? tures, events escalating out of control rational now if we can find any way to Montreal. Even then he demonstrated his keen How do we ensure that juries are truly rep- to a tragic end, but at least two fami- fix this without going too far. Can we and sound debating skills to final academic resentative of Canadians? lies are suffering because of it. be rational? I hope so. delivery. Peter Kirby LL.B. Can we fix the system? No we ​Garfield Marks​ Roman Mukerjee Kenora, Ont. can’t. We will try and we will push the Red Deer, Alta. Ottawa, Ont. 10 MONDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2018 | THE HILL TIMES Opinion Kim Campbell tells it like it is

dresses—often when sitting with suited It is incomprehensible men. I have always felt it was demeaning how many women on Fox to the women and this suggests that I am right. Bare arms undermine credibility and CNN news networks and gravitas!” Campbell is right. appear to have breast Flip on any national news network and the amount of flesh exposed by women enhancements, bottled stands in stark contradiction to their fully clothed male counterparts. hair and perfectly toned Move south of the border, and not only do bare arms. Can you you get plenty of flesh candy, most of it is fake. It is incomprehensible how many imagine Peter Mansbridge women on Fox and CNN news networks appear to have breast enhancements, reading the news in a bottled hair and perfectly toned bare arms. Can you imagine Peter Mansbridge muscle shirt? The idea is reading the news in a muscle shirt? The Former prime minister Kim Campbell kicked up a Twitter storm when she linked to a blog post citing a idea is laughable. study suggesting people who wear more clothing are considered smarter. The Hill Times file photograph laughable. It used to be the same way for women. When I was elected to Ontario’s provin- to succeed, but nor should they have to bare A long-sleeved business suit was de ri- cial parliament back in 1981, we were their skin in pursuit of journalistic excellence. gueur for both genders, and nobody cared given a day-long media briefing by the Cleavage, fake or not, bare arms and what colour my hair was or whether my local Canadian Broadcasting Corporation tight clothing put the media focus exactly breasts were perky. team in Toronto. where it should not be, on the person’s Today’s additional pressure forces I was told, in no uncertain terms, cleav- body instead of their mind. women to look good while working and age was a no-no when it came to dressing A newscaster whose main attribute is reinforces body shape as a key element of for prime time. perfectly coiffed hair and pearlized white the job. Now cleavage is a normal part of teeth reinforces the notion that the most im- Painted finger nails, blow-dried hair, women’s exposure on television. portant aspect of their job is looking good. tight clothing, exposed skin and perfect Years ago, Campbell herself drew atten- And when it is juxtaposed against the makeup are onerous requirements for Sheila Copps tion to the anomaly of women’s flesh and obvious image of serious male broadcast- today’s women in broadcasting. Copps’ Corner power, when the former justice minister ers, fully clothed from head to toe, it sends As well as honing their reporting skills posed for a portrait holding her judicial a message to young women that the key to make a breakthrough into a male-dom- robes just below bared shoulders. to their success is based on buff arms, not inated world, women have to be ready to TTAWA—Long live the right to bare The photograph was very controversial sharp minds. bare their shoulders and more. Oarms, NOT. at the time as it appeared to the naked eye A few days ago, I was chatting with a It is just one more clear illustration of Conservative Member of Parliament Mi- that the future prime minister was in the young journalist on the question of sexual sexual inequality in the workplace. If we chelle Rempel felt the need to cross hairs buff behind those robes. harassment on Parliament Hill. are serious about stamping out predators, with her party’s former leader last week by Some of the Twitterverse reaction last While very knowledgeable about what we need to start by stamping out sexist contradicting Canada’s first woman prime week recalled that earlier portrait and sug- is happening today, she had little under- work practices. minister on the question of gravitas and gested that somehow Campbell had forgot- standing of just how difficult it was for the The need to bare female flesh has no female flesh. ten previous views on skin exposure. women who came before her. I reminded place in the workforce, on television news Kim Campbell kicked up a Twitter storm Campbell made short shrift of that her that as a young Member of Parliament, or anywhere else. when she linked to a blog post citing a perspective, tweeting “Photo was art-jux- I was called “baby,” and “slut” to peals of Bravo to Kim Campbell for telling it study suggesting people who wear more taposition of bare shoulders (femininity) laughter amongst the majority of male col- like it is. clothing are considered smarter. and legal robes (male-dominated power leagues. That would not happen today. Sheila Copps is a former Jean Chrétien- Campbell tweeted the following obser- structure). No, I haven’t forgotten!” But what I did not have to do was to era cabinet minister and a former deputy vation: “I am struck by how many women And again, how right she was. Women bare my body. In that sense, the message prime minister. on television news wear sleeveless should not have to bury their feminine side for women and men was equal. The Hill Times

Prime Minister: Canadians are ready to take real action to meet Canada’s national and international commitments to protect our land, water and species at risk. The Natural Areas Conservation Program (NACP) is a model of environmental leadership and a key pillar of the conservation agenda. NACP partners are protecting the natural places that make Canada unique in the world. There has never been a more important time to invest in the natural areas that sustain us all.

CANADA’S LAND TRUSTS THE HILL TIMES | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2018 11 Opinion Ten PR rules to remember about politics, PR, and the law

2. Don’t attack your alleged elsewhere, for years—namely, that media human? Yes, they are. Do There you go: 10 PR victims. In the #MeToo era, even you have a zipper problem, and they make mistakes? Yes, like all tips, free of charge. Harvey Weinstein—the rutting pig that you follow your little soldier humans, they make mistakes. So, Patrick Brown, pictured in his Global who essentially started the move- into battle way too often. That you say, if one of your alleged victims News interview on Feb. 14, resigned ment—understood that you don’t have been too reckless with too gets wrong her age at the time of as leader of the Ontario PC Party victimize the victims twice. That many young women. It’s public re- an alleged incident—and if that on Jan. 25 after CTV News reported is one the best things that have lations 101: don’t try and change, in does absolutely nothing to alter allegations of sexual misconduct happened, post-Weinstein, in fact: 40 days, a perception that has built the main allegation against you (to with two young women. Mr. Brown in the court of public opinion, the up over 40 years. It won’t work. wit, acting inappropriately with a said last week that he is suing CTV balance of proof has shifted. More 5. Don’t attack the media young woman)—don’t treat that News over the story and alleges the and more of us have a tendency to who have told nothing but the like the PR equivalent of V Day. accusations are false. CTV said it give women alleging sexual abuse truth. For instance, when the People understand that sexual ha- continues to stand by its story. Screen the benefit of the doubt. You needed country’s biggest media organiza- rassment and sexual abuse are, for capture courtesy of Global News to remember that. You didn’t. tion has broadcast a story about the victims, profoundly traumatic Warren Kinsella 3. After paying tribute to you—and when you know they’ve events: they don’t expect “forensic” by Lesley Gore, way back in The War Room victims everywhere, don’t attack been working on it for weeks, and clarity. When you do, you look the 1960s? That’s what you are them. For instance, after read- when every word in it has been even more like an asshole. doing now, essentially. You are ing off some talking points your carefully lawyered, and when they 8. Take advice; listen to oth- essentially saying that it was my ORONTO—There are lots of lawyers prepared for you—like: have given you an opportunity to ers. Your staff and your col- party, and I’ll destroy it if I want Trules to remember about poli- “A safe and respectful society is respond—it’s pretty dumb to come leagues defended you, day after to. That is your strategy: if you tics and public relations and the what we expect and deserve. We out, a full three weeks after you day after day. They worked their can’t raise yourself up, you will law. Here are 10. need to move forward to eradi- resigned, and call them names. tails off for you, and defended pull everyone else down. If you 1. Don’t brag about hiring pri- cate sexual violence and harass- One, they gave you a chance to re- you against every criticism— in- can’t be the winner, you’ll make vate investigators. For example, ment across the province—across spond. Two, if they were as wrong cluding persistent allegations of sure no one else wins, either. in the middle of a #MeToo-type the country. Everywhere.” —You as you claim, then why resign? inappropriate personal behaviour. 10. Put up or shut up. It’s been full-blown crisis, don’t have one shouldn’t then turn around, three 6. Don’t be obvious. For ex- When your staff all resign on you more than three weeks. You’ve of your people go on a radio pro- weeks later, and disrespect your ample, don’t start bragging about (on what they describe as a mat- called the allegations against you gram, and say you’ve hired pri- alleged victims by calling the al- how you are going to launch a ter of principle) or your caucus “defamatory,” over and over and vate detectives to do a “forensic” legations “lies” in the media. You public relations campaign with colleagues insist that you resign over. Well, it’s time to put your investigation. Because that sug- shouldn’t do the polar opposite only select media—the ones you (ditto), it is bad, bad strategy to money where your mouth is. gests you are admitting you are of what you exhorted everyone, have been friendly with, say— and start attacking them post facto by There you go: 10 PR tips, free digging through the private lives “everywhere,” to do. use it as a pretext to attack other saying they “threw you under the of charge. Haven’t even men- of various people—your alleged 4. Don’t forget the reflection media. At the end of the day, me- bus.” Among other things, it’s un- tioned your name. victims, your caucus colleagues, you see in the mirror. That is, the dia folks will almost always stick fair. And it says a lot more about Don’t have to. your former staff who had the guy whose face you shave every together: when you unfairly attack you than it does about them. Warren Kinsella is a former good sense to dump you—to dig morning. In your essence, in your one, they will see it as an unfair 9. Pop culture has lessons to Jean Chrétien-era cabinet staffer up dirt. It means your strategy, soul, you know who you are, and attack on all of them. give, sometimes. Remember “It’s and a former national campaign basically, is to try and pull every- you know what people have been 7. Don’t treat a minor misstep my party, and I’ll cry if I want war roomer. one down into muck with you. saying about you in the riding and like a major war crime. Are the to?” Remember that, the big hit The Hill Times

and one-time justice minister, but he played up his small town roots, “le petit gars,” and, of course spoke in a blunt, direct, un- Playing it smart in politics adorned style. And by the way, this is a tactic candidate in America, I had to that’s old as politics—when The lesson here for continually remind him not to campaigning for votes in ancient politicians is, it’s brag in public about his two Har- Rome, Julius Caesar affected vard degrees. a working class accent, and okay to be smart, as Why? Abraham Lincoln styled himself Well, a politician who boasts a “rail splitter.” long as it’s the right about his exclusive Ivy League Now this is not to say by any education is a politician who means that voters want to elect kind of smart. puts a wall between him and dumbbells to office. the voters. Far from it. It’s like saying, “I’m smarter My point is, they want lead- and therefore better than you.” ers who possess a certain kind of Simply put, voters don’t like intelligence, i.e., something that’s politicians who come across as akin to good old-fashioned com- intellectual snobs. mon sense. They also tend to suspect Take the case of the late Rob that people who spend too Ford, former mayor of Toronto; much time in academic ivory here was a politician who was towers don’t understand how certainly no Rhodes Scholar, but the real world works. voters perceived him as having Gerry Nicholls This is likely why former “street smarts,” which meant he Post-Partisan Pundit You know for me: Former prime minister Jean Chrétien was a successful lawyer Liberal leader and renowned was a man who knew how to get and one-time justice minister, but he played up his small town roots, ‘le petit academic Michael Ignatieff failed things done. gars,’ and spoke in a blunt, direct, unadorned style. The Hill Times file photograph so spectacularly when he entered Or consider former U.S. presi- AKVILLE, ONT.—Today’s the political realm. dent Ronald Reagan; like Ford, Otopic is political intelligence. ligence, i.e. erudition, brightness most part politicians tend to be He was perceived (and to he never came across as anything And let me quickly note, and intellect, is to a political pretty smart people. be sure, the Conservative Party resembling a highbrow politi- when I say “intelligence” I don’t candidate’s success. After all, many of them have helped foster this perception) as cian, but he was seen by many mean “James Bond” spying kind Now I suspect at this point, law degrees, or were successful a man who was out of touch with American voters as having a kind of intelligence. (Though come you’re probably coming up with businesspeople or have some sort of “regular” Canadians. of homespun wisdom, an image to think of it, examining the some sort of bad joke such as academic letters after their name. Successful politicians under- he cleverly cultivated with his way political campaigns spy on “Hey, a rutabaga has a higher However, the reason why stand this reality and thus seek to frequent use of gentle humour. each other would be a pretty IQ than your average politi- many of them don’t come across brand themselves as “one of the So the lesson here for politi- cool topic.) cian!” because, let’s face it, a as smart in an intellectual sense people” even if that means coming cians is, it’s okay to be smart, as The kind of intelligence I’m common perception exists that is that it’s often good politics for a across as less than intellectually long as it’s the right kind of smart. referring to here is the one that’s many politicians are not exactly politician to play down his or her sophisticated. Gerry Nicholls is a communi- associated with mental dexterity. rocket scientists. intellectual credentials. A good example of this is for- cations consultant. In other words, what I want to Yet that common percep- For instance, when I was work- mer prime minister Jean Chrétien. www.gerrynicholls.com discuss is how important intel- tion is actually wrong—for the ing as a consultant for a political He was a successful lawyer The Hill Times 12 MONDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2018 | THE HILL TIMES Opinion The Canada-Trinidad terrorism link Few Canadians remember a Canada’s federal I do not want serious terrorist plot that unfolded Immigration to overplay the in Canada decades before 9/11, Minister and even before the first World Ahmed Hussen, terrorist threat Trade Centre bombing which was pictured recently an attack that brought the terrorist on Parliament to Canada from threat from Islamist extremists to Hill. Canada has the attention of many. In 1991, po- to ensure that Trinidad and lice alleged five men, including sev- our immigration Tobago. At the same eral Trinidadians, planned to bomb system has the an Indian cinema and a Hindu resources and time we need to temple in the GTA supposedly to knowledge to protest Indian control over Kash- identify and acknowledge that mir, but were thankfully stopped keep bad actors before they could set their plan in out, writes Phil the threat is variable motion. They belonged to Jamaat ul Gurski. The Hill Fuqra (JuF), an Islamist extremist Times photograph and that we must group that is virulently anti-Indian. by Andrew Meade remain vigilant. JuF has been listed as a terror- ist entity at various times. They establish communes of like-minded believers, including converts and released prisoners, where there are allegations of “paramilitary” train- ing: they even created one not far those foreign fighters if and when and inspiration. Thus even Trinidad Why can we not do the same in the from my cottage in the Madawaska they elect to come home (it was and Tobago, a Caribbean country national security certificate cases? Highlands of Ontario. the subject of my second book). seldom associated with terrorism, And why do so many naive Cana- What brought this up recently One of the drivers of this wave of can surge to the top under the dians take up the fight for terrorists was a foiled attempt to attack extremism is yet another group, right conditions (b) we in Canada in this country? There are hundreds Trinidad’s carnival. Local police Jamaat al Muslim, a largely have to ensure that our immigra- of thousands of legitimate immi- Phil Gurski have not come out and linked the African American convert sect in tion system has the resources and grants and refugees and we cannot Opinion plot to terrorism or to the JuF, Trinidad that launched a failed knowledge to identify and keep allow the few bad apples to spoil but an event like this represents coup attempt in 1990. bad actors out. Following from the the bunch. They need to go. everything Islamist extremists There are three primary les- earlier point, it is not just Syria, I do not want to overplay the TTAWA—Every year, many loath: music, dancing, i.e. people sons to draw from the incidence of Somalia and Afghanistan you have terrorist threat to Canada from OCanadians flock to Trinidad having fun. More worryingly, Islamist extremism in Trinidad and it worry about since the threat can Trinidad and Tobago. At the same and Tobago to escape the harsh Trinidad occupies the No. 1 spot Tobago and what it means for our arise from anywhere; (c) authori- time we need to acknowledge that winter climate. In addition, there of countries in the Western Hemi- country: (a) Islamist extremism can ties must have the power to remove the threat is variable and that we are some 70,000 Canadians of sphere in per capita foreign fight- occur wherever there is a critical people who pose a threat to na- must remain vigilant. Trinidadian stock. The ties be- ers in Syria and Iraq (130 out of mass to draw in and direct support- tional security or public safety. In Phil Gurski is president and tween the two nations run deep. a population of 1.3 million). I and ers and where there is a charismat- this case convicted terrorists who CEO of Borealis Threat and Risk Alas, these ties also extend to many others have talked about ic leader (i.e. a Tyrone Cole) with were not citizens were deported on Consulting. terrorism. the challenge of what to do about the right stuff to provide ideology the termination of their sentences. The Hill Times

But despite this clear word- be forced to open up to interpro- ing—and despite interprovincial vincial competition. This would trade deals, the latest of which make it much harder, perhaps was signed with much fanfare impossible, for Alberta to ban B.C. Alberta and B.C. man just last April—the provinces wines in future trade wars. have persisted in defending bar- An overwhelming majority of riers that shelter one industry or Canadians want such trade open- another from competition. These ness. According to an Ipsos poll barriers have kept Canadians commissioned last November by the trade barricades from trading freely with their the MEI, the Canadian Constitu- fellow citizens in other provinces tion Foundation, and the Atlantic If the B.C. he joke on social media fol- sense. B.C.’s Green and NDP par- for decades, restricting consumer Institute for Market Studies, 89 Tlowing the Alberta govern- ties, who form an uneasy govern- choice, hurting producers, and per cent of us think we should be government insists ment’s decision to boycott B.C. ing coalition, had promised to making us all poorer. allowed to bring any legally pur- wine was British Columbians block the Trans Mountain pipeline According to a 2016 study chased product from one province on digging in its saying, “More for us!” But ob- expansion during last year’s by Canadian economists Lukas to another. Clearly, Canadians structing trade between Canada’s provincial election, while Alberta’s Albrecht and Trevor Tombe, understand the advantages of free heels in defiance provinces is no laughing matter, NDP government needs to be seen internal trade liberalization could trade and want to fully enjoy those and in the long run means less for to be defending the province’s add $50-billion to $130-billion to benefits within their own country. of the Constitution, all of us. resource sector if it is to have any Canada’s overall GDP. Using a As for pipelines, the federal it will be pushing The dust-up began Jan. 30 as hope of remaining in power in its mid-range estimate of $100-bil- government already has consti- the B.C. government announced own election next year. lion, these economic gains tutional authority over them, and against recent its intention to conduct further But from the point of view of represent more than $2,700 per it already approved the Trans consultations on the transporta- regular Albertans and British Canadian per year. Mountain expansion in 2016—af- efforts to unite the tion of diluted bitumen in the Columbians, such protectionist The Supreme Court of Canada ter, it is worth noting, extensive province. While not mentioning bickering is lose-lose. Since trade heard a case this past December environmental review. If the B.C. country, at long Kinder Morgan’s Trans Moun- is ultimately mutually beneficial in which one side argued that government insists on digging in tain pipeline expansion specifi- for both parties, the less of it we Sec. 121 has been interpreted too its heels in defiance of the Consti- last, under a single, cally, this announcement directly have, the worse off we all are. narrowly for the past hundred tution, it will be pushing against common market. threatened the federally-approved You would think that a country years or so, and should be applied recent efforts to unite the country, project, with the company’s actively courting international more broadly and more consis- at long last, under a single, com- shares tumbling two per cent as free trade deals around the world, tently. That case began when New mon market. a result. from Europe to China, would Brunswick resident Gerard Co- It is time for all provinces, Alberta’s retaliatory ban on make some effort to guarantee meau contested a fine he received beginning with B.C., to get down wine from B.C. is made possible free trade within its borders. After in 2012 for bringing back “too from the barricades, and instead by the government’s position as all, Sec. 121 of our Constitution much” alcohol from Quebec for dismantle them once and for all. monopoly importer, which con- states: “All articles of the growth, personal consumption. Howard Anglin is executive tinues despite the privatization produce, or manufacture of any The Court’s ruling, expected director of the Canadian Consti- of alcohol retailing in the prov- one of the provinces shall, from sometime this spring, could be a tution Foundation. Michel Kelly- ince more than two decades ago. and after the union, be admitted step in the direction of freer trade Gagnon is president and CEO at Earlier, Alberta had announced free into each of the other prov- between Canadian provinces— Montreal Economic Institute. Howard Anglin, Marco Navarro-Génie, an end to talks on importing more inces.” It seems pretty clear—and that is, if it confirms the provincial Marco Navarro-Génie is president Michel Kelly Gagnon electricity from British Columbia. it doesn’t provide exceptions for court’s ruling and finds for Mr. and CEO, Atlantic Institute for Opinion Such tit-for-tat trade fighting oil or wine, let alone for provin- Comeau. Among other things, pro- Market Studies. might make short-term political cial political agendas. vincial alcohol monopolies could The Hill Times THE HILL TIMES | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2018 13 Opinion

accepted Berger’s recommendations. In 1992, the government of Brian Mulroney Trudeau government must stand renamed the Northern Yukon National Park (first under a land claim); it became Ivvavik National Park and is jointly man- aged by Inuit people and Parks Canada. In up to U.S. to protect Yukon caribou 1995, adjacent but just south, the Chrétien government created the Vuntut National Park managed by the Vuntut First Nation The Justin Trudeau vironmental and economic impacts of the caribou are also routinely hunted by other and Parks Canada. Both are provided for proposed project. The “Berger Commission” Indigenous peoples, including the Inupiat, In- in the Inuvialuit and Gwich’in land claims government, through became famous when the judge took the uvialuit, Hän, and Northern Tutchone. settlements and thus are constitutionally inquiry via “community hearings’ to Indige- I recall Berger saying to me the next protected. In plain English, in order to get Foreign Affairs Canada and nous villages all around the Western Arctic. day. “You know, Ian, do you realize the a pipeline or oil and gas drilling in those the embassy in Washington, The Canadian people courtesy of the CBC magnificence of what we saw yesterday? parks you would have to get the consent probably for the first time saw and heard It’s the last of North America, the eighth of the Indigenous people or change the in the past has been vocal Indigenous people speak in their own lan- wonder of the world.” In his report three Canadian Constitution, the latter, of course, guages about their way of life. As the judge years later he wrote: “The northern Yukon no mean feat. In Canada, the Porcupine on caribou protection. Now famously said, “Canadians are a northern is an Arctic and sub-Arctic wilderness of caribou herd is protected forever. they have to be really vocal. people.” Canadians incredible beauty, a This tale doesn’t have to have a sad end- were fascinated. rich and varied eco- ing. On July 17, 1987, under he Mulroney Before the actual system inhabited by government, the United States and Canada hearings started, as a thriving populations signed the “Agreement on the Conservation young lawyer and spe- of wildlife. The Por- of the Porcupine Caribou Herd” a treaty cial counsel to Berger, cupine caribou herd, designed to protect the species from the I travelled with “the comprising 111,000 damage to its habitat and migration routes. Judge” on a jet ranger animals or more, We still have this treaty. Let’s use it. helicopter. We flew ranges throughout Under it, Canada should now argue that right along a flat strip the Northern Yukon the treaty provides us the right to be consulted of land between the and into Alaska. It before a drilling permit is issued in ANWR. ocean and the British is one of the great- Under the treaty, the eight-member board (four Mountains that run Former MP Ian Waddell says for the future est caribou herds Ian Waddell from Canada) can look at the potential impacts parallel to the coast. of the porcupine caribou, the Trudeau in North America. and if necessary raise hell or at least insist on a Opinion Below we saw several government must ‘reinvigorate the treaty The Yukon coastal proper environmental assessment on any pos- wolves, three grizzly provisions’ on habitat protection with the U.S. plain and the Old sible effect on the caribou herd. Problem is the bears, and migrating Photograph courtesy of Wikipedia Commons Crow Flats provide ANCOUVER—Yes this tale involves board is in limbo at the moment. caribou, but no hu- essential habitat for The Justin Trudeau government, VDonald Trump but first we need a short mans. No one spoke. thousands of migra- history lesson. through Foreign Affairs Canada and the Having crossed the mountains, we flew over tory waterfowl each summer and fall. This embassy in Washington, in the past has The Porcupine caribou herd, ranging a land of small lakes and rivers called the unique ecosystem—the caribou, the birds, between 100,000 and 200,000 animals, been vocal on caribou protection. Now Crow Flats, which was never covered by gla- other wildlife, and the wilderness itself— they have to be really vocal. Build on the migrate annually 2,400 km between their ciers. This is where the people of Old Crow, has survived until now because of the inac- winter range in the boreal forests of Alaska courage and actions of Pierre Trudeau, Tom the most northerly village in the Yukon, go to cessibility of the area. But it is vulnerable Berger, Brian Mulroney, and Jean Chrétien and northwest Canada over the mountains hunt muskrat. Finally, we saw the outline of to the kind of disturbance that industrial to their calving grounds on the Beaufort Sea and take up the torch to reinvigorate the a small village—rows of wooden cabins and development would bring.” treaty provisions. For the future of the Por- coastal plain. That’s the longest migration of a few bigger buildings like the school house He recommended that no pipeline any land mammal on earth. There is nothing cupine caribou, let’s hope they do. and the general store—on the banks of the should be built along the northern Yukon Ian Waddell is a former special counsel else like it in the Americas—indeed nothing Peel River. There are no outside roads to this coast and that the calving grounds of the else like it in the world with the possible to Judge Thomas Berger, former B.C. NDP village, even today. The caribou nearby are Porcupine caribou be preserved by estab- MP, and former minister of environment exception of the wildebeest migration in the the primary sustenance of the Gwich’in, who lishing a wilderness park. Serengeti Plain of East Africa. and intergovernmental affairs for the prov- traditionally built their communities to align Now this is where the tale of two coun- ince of British Columbia. Of course, caribou don’t respect interna- with the caribou’s migration patterns. The tries comes in. The Canadian government tional boundaries, but humans do. On the The Hill Times American side of the northern Alaska/Yu- kon border is the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, or ANWR for short. Since 1977, Nourish the discussion with the video for 50 years now, there have been attempts by Republicans in the U.S. to allow oil “Food for thought: and gas exploration and development in part of ANWR known as the “1002 area,” A youth perspective on a 1,500,000 acres (6,100 km) tract on the coastal plain. The Porcupine caribou calv- recovery-oriented practice” ing grounds extend for hundreds of miles on both sides of the international boundary including this critical “1002 area.” Nourrissez votre réflexion avec la vidéo In March 1989, a bill allowing drilling in that area was “sailing through the U.S. Senate” « Du pain sur la planche : le point only to be derailed, ironically, by the Exxon de vue des jeunes sur les pratiques Valdez oil spill. In 1996, the Republican major- ity in the House and Senate voted to allow axées sur le rétablissement » drilling in ANWR but President Bill Clinton vetoed it. Up till 2017 Republicans have at- tempted to allow drilling in ANWR almost 50 times. They failed until now. Enter U.S. Presi- The Mental Health Commission of Canada’s Youth Le Conseil des jeunes de la Commission de la santé mentale dent Donald Trump. Tucked into his recent Council presents, in a 4-minute video, the views of du Canada présente, dans une vidéo de 4 minutes, l’avis “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017” is a provision to allow drilling. Just before Christmas, Trump young people aged 18 to 30 on recovery-oriented de jeunes âgés de 18 à 30 ans sur les pratiques axées sur signed it and it’s now the U.S. law. practice and how to apply them to the mental le rétablissement et sur la façon de les appliquer à la What is the history on the Canadian health and addiction services setting. prestation de services de santé mentale et de dépendance. side of the border? In 1974, a consortium of big oil and The goal of this lighthearted, metaphorical animation Construite autour de la métaphore du restaurant, cette animation gas companies announced a plan to ship video is to start a discussion among service providers au ton savoureux vise à alimenter les échanges et à améliorer arctic gas from the Prudhoe Bay oil field and help them better support and work with youth la collaboration avec les fournisseurs de services afin de mieux in northern Alaska by pipeline across the who have experienced mental health problems. soutenir les jeunes ayant un vécu lié aux troubles de santé mentale. north slope of Alaska and Canada’s Yukon Territory to the Mackenzie Delta and Watch the video now at: www.mentalhealthcommission.ca/English/media/3975 from there pick up Canadian gas and ship Sans plus tarder, visionnez la vidéo au : www.mentalhealthcommission.ca/Francais/media/3975 both down the Mackenzie Valley through Alberta and finally to the lower 48 United States. It was to be the biggest privately Together, financed project in Canada’s history. The Liberal government of the day led We accelerate change. by Pierre Trudeau, Justin’s dad, appointed Justice Thomas Berger of the Supreme Ensemble, Court of British Columbia to conduct a nous accélérons le changement. royal commission to study the social, en-

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Diverting as the ongoing interprovincial punch-up has been— Rachel Notley, Justin Trudeau, Andrew Scheer, and most of Canadian punditry championing the $7.4-billion Kinder Morgan TransMountain project, over the protests of B.C. Premier John Horgan— it doesn’t address the fundamental questions, writes Susan Riley. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and file photographs

pipeline seems an odd way to begin an orderly transition to a greener world and a more diverse economy for Alberta. Pipeline questions, But, as Trudeau frankly admitted last week, the pipeline was a “trade-off”—a concession to Alberta in return for Notley’s embrace of a carbon “levy” and a cap on emissions by 2030. But neither Trudeau, unasked and unanswered nor Notley are getting credit for their tainted compromise. If Kinder Morgan cial punch-up has been—Rachel Notley, Morgan, also believe that even if Alberta oil decides (for market reasons, undoubtedly) Reconciliation with Justin Trudeau, Andrew Scheer, and most fetches a better price in Asia—which is the not to proceed, it will be lose-lose for both First Nations and the of Canadian punditry championing the raison d’être for the project—those profits politicians: they will have squandered their $7.4-billion Kinder Morgan TransMountain could be eliminated by transportation costs. credibility with environmentalists and future of Canada’s fossil project, over the protests of B.C. Premier As well, the always volatile international failed their oil-patch friends. John Horgan—it doesn’t address the fun- oil market has changed radically since the Meanwhile, Trudeau’s major environ- fuel sector—are urgent damental questions. twinning was first proposed. The shale oil mental initiative—the national carbon The first: will twinning the existing pipe- boom in the U.S. has driven up supplies of pricing scheme—is unravelling. Notley’s and complicated. We line from the Alberta oilsands to Vancouver easily accessible oil and driven down the probable successor, Jason Kenney, wants harbour really rescue Alberta’s economy value of the expensive Alberta product. nothing to do with caps or carbon taxes need more clarity, fact- (which, inconveniently for pipeline boosters, Equally, the lifting of a long-standing and neither do the three Progressive Con- checking, and focused is currently the strongest in the country)? export ban in the U.S.—and the enthusias- servative leadership hopefuls in Ontario, And, as Trudeau frequently declares with tic cheerleading of Donald Trump—means vying to replace Kathleen Wynne. The questioning from our a straight face, will it eventually lessen our U.S. exporters are also knocking at China’s federal government could still impose a na- national dependence on fossil fuels? door, offering oil that is less costly to re- tional carbon tax, but it would be over the politicians. Instead, It depends on who you ask, of course, but fine. Others have noted that China doesn’t outraged howls of hostile premiers and the the problem is that few federal politicians have adequate refinery capacity to handle neo-Harperites in the federal opposition. false claims and fierce are asking. It is widely assumed that getting Alberta product, and, while that could be On the other hand, if Kinder Morgan divisions prevail. Alberta’s heavy crude to tidewater will cre- remedied quickly, why would any Asian goes ahead, it will create 90 full-time jobs, ate multiple jobs and generate revenues for customer invest billions in upgraded infra- a construction boom for a few years and Alberta’s provincial coffers. The well-worn structure with a ready supply of less-com- more job security for Calgary’s oil patch argument is that Canada’s oil exporters are plicated fossil fuels available? Independent executives—although the patch is rap- captives of a single market—the U.S., which economist Robyn Allan, after studying idly automating, even to the point of self- buys 97 per cent of our oil. That means, they the issue for First Nations objectors in driving trucks. What is rarely mentioned, say, we have no leverage and must sell at 2016, concluded “there is not a market for outside of Victoria, is the economic penalty whatever price Americans are willing to pay. Alberta bitumen in Asia.” for B.C. in the event of a catastrophic spill. But there are independent economists, All to suggest that the world may not Tourism would be hurt, along with coastal and others, who challenge this asser- be quite as thirsty for Alberta oil as Notley fisheries and the lives of Indigenous people tion. Retired federal energy expert, David and company like to think. Or, at least, not in affected areas. Hughes, for instance, has argued that for long. The world, including China, is de- Which brings us to a final question: how Susan Riley Alberta oil will always sell at a discount carbonizing, switching to electric vehicles, does the prime minister square his oft- because it is more expensive to refine than moving away from coal, trying to address repeated commitment to shift more control Impolitic light crude and because it must travel a the choking pollution in capital cities of their own territory and lives to indige- long way to get to the U.S. refineries on across the developing world. Yes, the world nous people with his habit of ignoring their HELSEA, QUE.—When it comes to the Gulf Coast, which are purpose-built to will need oil for a while, but in a period of demands? Some 20 communities in B.C., Cpipeline politics, the unproven claims process the sticky product. shrinking demand, the high-cost and high- and 17 Indigenous groups that never ceded flow much faster than Alberta bitumen. He, and other environmental think- emission Alberta product will be first to go. their traditional territories though treaties, Diverting as the ongoing interprovin- tanks and Indigenous opponents of Kinder The pertinent argument is how long this oppose Kinder Morgan—outnumbering transition will take, with environmental- those in support. ists urging haste and oil companies, and Previous federal reviews of the pipeline their political enablers—led by the prime have been criticized for taking a “narrow” minister—playing for time. Trudeau’s claim sounding of indigenous opinion. New fed- that approving the controversial British eral review measures for major resource Columbia pipeline will somehow hasten projects were announced last week. But our move away from fossil fuels—and, by while they promise more extensive, and extension, lead to lower greenhouse gas early, consultation with indigenous and emissions—simply defies common sense. other groups, the prime minister makes it This pipeline, if construction does start sound like an enhanced exercise in persua- this summer as planned, will extend oil sion: we will respect First Nations rights production in northern Alberta for de- and wishes, as long as they coincide with cades more and make our already remote our end goal. And, hey: great job opportu- chances of meeting our Paris Accord nities in cleaning up spills! commitments (as described by the fed- Both these issues—reconciliation with eral environment commissioner last fall) First Nations and the future of Canada’s fossil vanish entirely. It will triple the amount fuel sector—are urgent and complicated. We of bitumen mixed with condensate flow- need more clarity, fact-checking and focused ing through the existing line and increase questioning from our politicians. Instead, oil tanker traffic from Vancouver seven- false claims and fierce divisions prevail. fold. No company invests $7.5-billion on Susan Riley is a veteran political colum- infrastructure meant to last 15 or 20 years. nist who writes regularly for The Hill Times. At minimum, approving another giant oil The Hill Times THE HILL TIMES | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2018 15 Opinion Loss of dynamism a big problem for Canada

The fact that the lower growth, fewer good jobs, and a Cambridge, Ont., cybersecurity “Another barrier to entry operating in less-competitive less wealth to sustain and build an firm is an example of another. can come from firms using their environments innovate less; we Bank of Canada sees equitable and sustainable society. But the monopolistic power of position as gatekeepers to crucial need the dynamism from firm the enormous market As we well know, our future eco- Big Tech may be making it harder online services to impede their entry and the contestability of nomic health depends on increased for entrepreneurs to launch new competitors,” Wilkins warned. For markets to raise the trend line on power exercised entrepreneurship and innovation, gazelles that can become competi- example, a company like Amazon growth as much as possible.” Sec- just as it has done in the past. tive challengers, Leduc said. That’s could give a more favourable posi- ond, she said, the biggest firms by Big Tech as a But this paradox that Big Tech, because Big Tech’s power can en- tion to its own products on the web may engage in monopoly pricing. potentially negative with its own groundbreaking inno- able it to raise formidable barriers over those of competitors or use Both these consequences, Wilkins vations, may be why our economy is to entry and thereby discourage data to target customers in a way warned, “get in the way of stron- threat to innovation less dynamic than it used to be has aspiring entrepreneurs from even that competitors are unable to do. ger, more-inclusive growth.” and economic come from a surprising source—the trying to launch new companies. Leduc argued that Big Tech So what can be done? Wilkins’ Bank of Canada, an institution not “Given that about a quarter generates “significant economies solution is to “prioritize the growth, should be usually associated with discussion of productivity growth is driven of scale and network effects that modernization of anti-trust and a serious concern. of innovation policy. by innovations from new firms, lead to greater industrial concen- competition policy, as well as However, over the past decade gazelles play an essential role, tration, in turn leading to a loss the relevant legal frameworks” It’s time that the the Bank of Canada has become particularly in the high-tech sec- of economic dynamism,” warning and find ways to “remove bar- increasingly concerned with Can- tor,” Leduc said. “So it’s worrying that “if the largest companies con- riers to entry.” If user data are government took the ada’s disappointing productivity that the share of gazelles in the stantly increase their share of the the main source of monopoly issue seriously. performance, which depends on Canadian economy has declined market, it is increasingly difficult rents collected by Big Tech in the innovation. This poor performance markedly since 1997. Surpris- to compete with them.” Research digital age, she said, we need to is lowering Canada’s potential ingly, we see this decline in the in- in Canada suggests that the rate clarify who owns these data and growth rate, the pace or speed formation and technology sector.” of industrial concentration in how they are shared. It may be limit at which the economy can This concern was repeated Canada is at a historic high. that tech platforms should be grow without triggering higher again this month in a speech by So as Wilkins said, “we are regulated as utilities, like power levels of inflation. The potential Carolyn Wilkins, senior deputy not going to get the full benefits and phone companies have been. growth rate used to be in the three governor of the Bank of Canada. of innovation if we leave market There are other issues on data per cent range; now it is running “Some types of technology lead to power unchecked.” Market domi- privacy, information security and at 1.5 per cent with no discernible market concentration and the rise nance has always been an issue, consumer rights. sign that it will pick up soon. of ‘superstar’ firms” that can “earn but in this digital age, Wilkins Economic Development Minis- In an important speech last impressive monopoly profits,” she said, “a new source of market ter Navdeep Bains says we don’t David Crane October, Sylvain Leduc, a deputy warned. This “winner-take-all” dominance relates to data.” need any new studies on innova- governor of the Bank of Canada, effect, Wilkins said, “is magnified Canada & the 21st Century Access to and control of data tion policy. Clearly he is wrong, looked at one possible explanations in the digital economy because obtained from users of digital as the Bank of Canada is tell- for the decline in the creation of user data have become another platforms and networks “could ing us. The fact that the Bank of ORONTO—At first glance, it fast-growing new businesses, what source of monopoly power.” Every make some firms virtually unas- Canada sees the enormous mar- Tmay sound like a crazy idea. are known as gazelles. These are time we click on a mouse, pursue sailable. They can easily drive out ket power exercised by Big Tech But are the Big Tech companies— new businesses that start small but a search, or buy something over competition by combining their as a potentially negative threat to Amazon, Apple, Alphabet-Google, want to grow and typically base the internet, Big Tech collects scale with innovative use of data innovation and economic growth, Facebook, and others—the reason their growth on proprietary new data about us that it then uses to to anticipate and meet evolving should be a serious concern. It’s for the declining rate of entrepre- knowledge. They are an important expand its business. “Data from a customer needs, at lower prices time that the government took the neurship and the related loss of source of innovation in the econ- large network create a formidable (and sometimes for free).” issue seriously. dynamism in our economy? omy. According to Leduc, we are barrier to entry,” Wilkins said This, Wilkins went on to argue, David Crane can be reached at This loss of dynamism is a big seeing fewer of them. Shopify was a because upstart businesses don’t “has a couple of undesirable [email protected]. problem for Canada—it means gazelle in its earlier days; eSentire, have access to such data. consequences.” First of all, “firms The Hill Times

tunities in a shorter time frame. Long-time innovators, Canada’s farm Investments like those in the PIC supercluster strengthens Canada’s comparative advantage to produce equipment manufacturers poised to help safe food in a sustainable manner. This leadership is vital at a time when digital technology is chang- ing farming but also relative to meet challenges of the agri-food supercluster the billions of dollars developing countries are spending to modern- but because of this country’s harsh term was widely used, AMC Given this record, it’s not ize their agriculture industry. Leadership is vital at climate, rugged and vast land, member companies have a special surprising that our members see Yet having the right seed and Canada has developed a reputation interest in promoting productiv- themselves as key contributors to inputs is not enough and this is a time when digital for producing high-quality, leading ity, competitive development and the federal government’s cam- where Canada is different from technology is changing edge agricultural equipment that is global sales opportunities. paign to maximize the country’s other countries. Farmers need to second to none globally. These entrepreneurs have long-term economic potential by have the right equipment to be farming but also It’s a story of dedication, inno- shaped agricultural practices and, making innovation an over-arch- able to leverage the opportunities relative to the billions vation and adaptability that has in many respects, created the ing goal of national policies and of better seeds, inputs and overall helped Canadian farmers excel, opportunity for rapid European investment priorities and increas- farm operations. With agriculture, of dollars developing putting the agricultural sector in settlement starting in the late ing Canada’s exports of agri-food there is no doubt that the ability to countries are spending a position to significantly contrib- 1800s. Central to this evolution and agricultural products to at produce specially-adapted, top-of- ute to the federal government’s was the need to come up with least $75-billion from the current the line equipment will continue to modernize their goals of driving 21st century new agricultural machinery capa- $56-billion by 2025. to be a crucial determinant in the economic growth through new ble of meeting the challenges of The government’s effort to sector’s ability to fulfill the all- agriculture industry. technology and export. the Canadian climate and specific enlist entrepreneurs, investors, important objectives outlined by The nearly 300 producers of regional growing conditions. researchers, manufacturers and the federal government of sustain- specialized farm equipment and This drive for innovation pro- others in an unprecedented drive able development and heightened key suppliers represented by pelled Canadian manufacturers of for transformative economic global competitiveness. the Agricultural Manufacturers farm equipment to become global innovation could not come at a Whether it’s technological of Canada (AMC) welcome the leaders in the development and more important time. advances, artificial intelligence federal government’s investment production of high quality, durable As in other sectors, the digital or new data applications, AMC’s in the Protein Industries Canada and cutting-edge machinery. revolution portends widespread member companies possess the (PIC) supercluster, part of Ot- Today, Canadian-made farm change in farming techniques, experience, forward-looking tawa’s effort to help turbo-charge equipment is among the highest agricultural science and machin- strategies and business acumen the economy by creating centres quality and most sought-out in ery. The investments the federal to produce the equipment that of innovation across the country. the world. In 2016, Canadian ag- government is making through can make a difference as Cana- Leah Olson The mandate of the pan-Prairie ricultural equipment manufactur- the Supercluster program will dians work together to develop Opinion PIC, with its 60-plus partners, is ers exported more than $1.8-bil- help speed our member compa- new ways to deliver tomorrow’s summarized as “Unleashing the lion in agricultural implements to nies’ responses to these techno- food—at home and around the Potential of Canadian Crops” to 151 countries, including mainly logical developments by enabling world. arming may not be the first capture the massive export-market the U.S. but also Australia, Rus- the research and development Leah Olson is president of the Fthing that comes to mind when oportunity for agricultural products. sia, China, Chile, Germany, Brazil activity that is essential to taking Agricultural Manufacturers of Canadians think about technology, Innovative long before the and New Zealand. advantage of today’s new oppor- Canada. 16 MONDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2018 | THE HILL TIMES News Sexual harassment & NDP

Karl Bélanger, who was in the tion that the leader’s office at leader’s office at the time when the time was a “macho shop,” NDP reviewing past, both incidents alleged by Ms. and said then-leader Mr. Layton Dobson-Hughes happened, said consistently put women in caucus in an email that he doesn’t believe leadership roles. he was “made aware” of the 2006 “I don’t know what Jack’s complaint, nor was he “involved involvement is and only he would present harassment in the steps taken after it was have known,” said Mr. Cullen. “All brought forward,” and said he I know is that in having conversa- does not recall the reported 2009 tions with Jack specifically, he incident, nor does he believe he was—I mean he helped co-found processes amid Stoffer, was present in the lobby. He said the white ribbon campaign. This it’s “quite disheartening that any- [was] a man hugely dedicated to one felt unsafe, that they didn’t women’s equality and safety. It’s feel they could officially complain beyond my comprehension that or file a grievance or that steps Jack wouldn’t have been someone Weir allegations taken weren’t sufficient.” advocating for victims’ rights.” In a Feb. 9 Facebook post, Processes to deal with harass- Steve Moran, a former deputy ment on the Hill are “built on that “I would imagine if that hap- tion lobby outside the House of chief of staff to then-leader trigger being pressed” of a formal ‘Like any workplace, pened he would obviously take Commons Chamber. She said she Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, complaint being made, noted Mr. but maybe particularly steps based on whatever was didn’t raise a complaint over this Que.) who was Ms. Dobson- Cullen, but, “particularly in poli- necessary at that point,” she said. incident, but noted it was wit- Hughes’ supervisor at the time tics,” there are “natural pressures politics, power plays “What we know at the moment is nessed by multiple MPs and senior of the 2009 incident, said he was against people coming forward.” what is in the media.” staff, and that no one who saw it “sickened, but not surprised” to “Understanding what those such a huge role in The party, through independent followed-up. Ms. Dobson-Hughes learn of her experiences and that barriers are and removing them every conversation, investigator Michele Flaherty, is described the leader’s office at the he was willing to participate “fully so people feel free to come currently looking into allegations time as a “macho shop,” and in a and openly in any investigation.” forward seems to be the struggle and I think for a against NDP MP Erin Weir (Re- Feb. 8 tweet described the office’s “The only solution at this point that we’re engaged in right now,” long time, many gina-Lewvan, Sask.), which were response as a “brush-off.” is a persistent, visible, and thor- he said, adding it’s not an issue raised in an email sent to caucus In response to the allegations, ough commitment from all levels confined to one party. “Everybody men have pretended members by NDP MP Christine on Feb. 9, Mr. Stoffer apolo- of the party to addressing past has issues and needs to make that there isn’t that Moore (Abitibi-Témiscamingue, gized and described himself as wrongs and to doing better in the things better.” Que.). Mr. Weir was temporarily a “touchy” and “very gregarious, future,” he wrote. Mr. Cullen said he was “sad” power dynamic, that suspended from his duties pending fun-going person.” Multiple former NDP staffers to hear of the allegations against the investigation. The investiga- “If there is any man or woman have subsequently criticized the Mr. Stoffer, and he thinks many everything is neutral,’ tor has been given until Feb. 20 to that at any time felt uncomfort- NDP’s handling of sexual harass- MPs up until now haven’t under- says NDP MP Nathan collect information; the party has able … because of my demeanour ment and misogyny. stood the power dynamics that indicated it will decide whether or in any way shape or form, for that Laura Colella, a former deputy exist on the Hill. Cullen. not to make Allegations of director of “Like any workplace, but the resulting inappropriate communi- maybe particularly politics, power report public Continued from page 1 behaviour have cations to plays such a huge role in every once it’s com- been raised against Mr. Layton, conversation,” he said. “A lot of my “It’s sad that it’s taken this long plete. former NDP MP told The male colleagues for years have for governments and politicians to On Feb. 8, Peter Stoffer, left, Post that wanted to say, ‘we’re all equal get to this stage … but the bravery the National along with criticisms the party’s here,’ and it’s like, well no, you’re of #MeToo women has made a Post reported of how complaints “inabil- at a bar and you’re with a person change in the culture, I think that, along were handled by the ity to just who’s just been hired out of col- permanently, and that’s good. with former NDP at the time. deal with lege, and they’re super excited, Overdue, but good,” said Mr. Sears. NDP staffer NDP Leader Jagmeet misogyny they’re thrilled to be with a bunch Mr. Sears, a former NDP Lauren Dob- Singh has said the and sexual of MPs—that’s a power dynamic.” national director and now a con- son-Hughes, party is working to harassment” People are the products of sultant at the Earnscliffe Strat- three women review and renew its is one of the their environments, said Mr. Cul- egy Group, said when a party is had indepen- harassment process. reasons she len, and on the Hill, MPs experi- confronted with an allegation of dently alleged The Hill Times file left politics, ence a level of deference—of harassment the “must dos” are that they had photograph and and that people being nice, holding open to investigate it independently, experienced photograph by Andrew “everybody doors, letting “you talk and talk and “assess what it is about your inappropri- Meade knew about and talk”—that can lead to “the environment and people’s under- ate behaviour the Stoffer ego trip of politics.” standing of the rules within it that from Mr. Stof- thing.” Understanding that dynamic is needs to be addressed.” fer, who sat as a Nova Scotia NDP I apologize and I humbly regret Jerry Toews, an NDP orga- a conversation that’s “just starting “The expectations are higher, MP from 1997 to 2015. that I put them in that type of nizer and former Hill staffer to for some,” said Mr. Cullen. the demands about performance Ms. Dobson-Hughes told the situation,” said Mr. Stoffer. NDP MP Nathan Cullen (Skeena- “Some of this is generational, are higher and they will not go Post that in late 2006, while she Mr. Singh has said he was Bulkley Valley, B.C.), indicated he some of it’s cultural, but privilege down again. This is not a fad. This was working for then-NDP MP “deeply disturbed” by the allega- witnessed “unacceptable behav- is something that is very hard for is a change in the culture, and Dawn Black, Mr. Stoffer “grabbed tions, and said the NDP would iour by this MP and others while the privileged to recognize,” he everybody has to adapt their be- her and pulled her close, groped continue to “review, renew and on the Hill” and that a “culture said. “For some it’s been a lifetime haviour, their processes and their her waist and, unprompted and expand” its harassment policies. of deification of MPs and senior of work, but for others it’s the first response to allegations accord- unwanted, kissed her” at an event “With regards to speaking with officials within the party was time they’re coming to it, and it’s ingly, and if they don’t, yes, there in the West Block, as described people [who were in the NDP lead- strongly embedded in us while I shocking because they want to de- will be political consequences.” in the piece. Ms. Dobson-Hughes er’s office when allegations were was there—and I’m sure it still ex- fer to a very natural instinct, which Mr. Sears said it’s important subsequently raised the incident reportedly first raised] specifically, ists,” according to the Post. is to say, ‘it’s not me, I would never.’” for the NDP to make it “very clear with Ms. Black, as the former MP it’s evolving and we’ll be able to House of Commons human re- NDP MP Matthew Dubé that even if something happened confirmed to the Post. Ms. Black update in due course,” Ms. Andrews sources officials were at the NDP’s (Beloeil-Chambly, Que.), who and was not appropriately ad- said she in turn took the com- told The Hill Times last week. weekly caucus meeting on Feb. was named caucus chair on Feb. dressed in the past, that standard plaint to the party leader’s office The House of Commons 14, and NDP MPs got a chance to 14, said the party is working to is not what is in place today.” and to then-leader Jack Layton, adopted a harassment policy for speak with and question officials ensure NDP MPs understand the “With regards to Mr. Stoffer … but she was disappointed that MPs and staff in December 2014. about the processes and policies harassment processes currently [party caucus] management and instead of handling it directly, the The NDP already had a separate currently in place on the Hill. The in place and “make sure that if the union are constantly working matter was delegated to then- harassment policy and process NDP’s own harassment processes there are any improvements that on reviewing the process that is NDP caucus chair Judy Wasyly- in place as part of the collective and policies were discussed at its can be made, that we can offer up in place and the processes that cia-Leis. Ms. Wasylycia-Leis told agreement for its unionized staff. recent policy convention, held in those suggestions.” existed in the past. There are The Post that “several concerns” The senior-most staffers in the Ottawa Feb. 15-18. “Regardless of allegations or conversations happening around were raised with her informally NDP leader’s office, including Speaking with The Hill Times not, or who they’re about, every- what went on [when allega- about Mr. Stoffer while she was the Chief of Staff, are considered post-caucus on Feb. 14, Mr. Cullen one’s realized how important tions against Mr. Stoffer were caucus chair, and that she sub- management and are not union said he thinks it’s “really impor- this is and this is an opportunity reportedly first raised with the sequently chastised Mr. Stoffer, members. It was unclear as of tant” for the NDP to investigate for us as Parliamentarians to NDP leader’s office],” said Sarah telling him to “reassess the way filing deadline when that section how the allegations against Mr. show leadership on this,” said Mr. Andrews, director of communica- you interact with people.” of the collective agreement was Stoffer were handled when they Dubé. “Where caucus is at on this tions for the NDP on the Hill. Ms. Dobson-Hughes also first added. were reportedly first raised with right now is making sure that Ms. Andrews noted that NDP described a second incident with Bob Gallagher, who was Mr. party leadership, “to understand we’re dealing with these things leader Jagmeet Singh has “said Mr. Stoffer in 2009 when, while Layton’s chief of staff at the time, what systems we had in place and appropriately and in a way that that his door’s open” to anyone she was working for the leader’s has said he doesn’t remember where they failed.” respects survivors.” wanting to come forward and office, she said he again grabbed hearing complaints as described But Mr. Cullen said he was [email protected] share their experiences. and kissed her in the opposi- by The Post against Mr. Stoffer. surprised at the characteriza- The Hill Times THE HILL TIMES | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2018 17 Opinion

Justice Minister Jody trend, and why this word became just can’t let it go. It seems if you Wilson-Raybould, the hill to die on is unclear. Think said “racism faced by Muslims Prime Minister Justin of these terms: settlers, privilege, instead,” they would be fine. But Trudeau, and NDP MP oppression, racialized peoples, one has to ask, why Muslims are Romeo Saganash. The anti-black racism, LGBTQ (and the only group who cannot define Liberals announced the variations on that), trans- the condition facing them while they were finally going phobia, #MeToo, #TimesUp, and every other group can. Some of to implement Jordan’s the list goes on. To the average the arguments put forward by Principle and recently straight, white male, not one of witnesses against using “Islamo- announced they these terms includes him. Who phobia” are sadly close to those support the private are all these people wanting their those who would disagree with member’s bill on rights? What about me? the term “anti-Semitism.” Kind of UNDRIP put forward In short, that’s the definition leaves you feeling icky about the by NDP MP Romeo of privilege—if none of these whole debate. Saganash. But the terms will help you advance, it’s Just about every term we use— New Democrats are because you have it all and there faith-based, multiculturalism, serving notice that are a range of women and men bilingualism, feminism, distinct they are monitoring saying. “I’m tired of being left out, society, federalism—is not 100 per the government’s being cut out or assaulted. I want cent carved in stone with no room implementation. The in—and you, white guy, are going for interpretation. As a free think- Hill Times photographs to have to give up some of that ing society we develop terms and by Andrew Meade privilege and share it with me.” To they evolve over time. All of them, be clear not all white guys feel put all the time. upon, and not all are born with a But what is also clear is that silver spoon in their mouths. the Conservatives are following But Islamophobia is the term through on the version of Canadi- that Rebel Media decided to draw an multiculturalism implemented the red line around, during the fed- during the Harper government Lack of consensus on eral Conservative race, and once and led by Jason Kenney. The one candidate had taken their posi- Harper/Kenney doctrine consid- tion—the others had to fall in line. ered religion the central defining Maybe Michael Chong resisted, but feature of Canadian diversity. One look where that got him. might say that by using the faith Having raised it ad nauseum lens they were able to focus in on racism is troubling during the debate on M-103, one the more conservative elements would think the Conservatives in ethnic communities for politi- TTAWA—There used to be Justice Minister Jody Wilson- had their say a year ago and cal purposes, and that they are in Hopefully the Oa consensus in Parliament Raybould for their comments would get down to finding ways general less comfortable with government will create a about combatting racism and on the verdict; first strongly, but to combat racism and hate. concepts such as multiculturalism, hate. That doesn’t exist anymore. then quickly in muted tones. By Surprisingly they didn’t. The race and combating racism. new anti-racism strategy The Liberal government and its criticizing the government, they committee report is, in essence, The end-result is a three-head- MPs want to embark on some new run the risk of lining up with the three party reports. The Liberals ed report, but a clearer sense that that addresses a range of or renewed initiatives, the NDP non-Indigenous side, in this tense have their report, which by virtue our three parties are not united in issues from the criminal want them to move stronger and division between Indigenous of their numbers is the majority whether we have a serious prob- faster. But on the Conservative people in Saskatchewan and report—it calls for a government lem of racism, what that is and justice system to the end, the very analysis of the prob- settlers—read the white farming strategy to combat racism that how it should be combatted. work of cultural agencies lem is fundamentally different. community against the First Na- involves several departments. In 1980, there was a seminal all- So we have the recent court tions people there. The NDP agreed with the Liberal party report called “Equality Now!” and national security. verdict in the death of Colten To get more of an under- report and added a “supplemen- which guided government policy, But the announcement Boushie. The Liberals pushed standing of how the parties view tary report,” wanting the gov- especially that of the Mulroney the boundary hard in showing racism and combatting it, a new ernment to go further in some government, for years after. “Taking last week on a new sympathy with the Boushie fam- House Heritage Committee report matters, most notably on Jordan’s Action” is much less focused. ily and Indigenous people across provides some insight. It’s got a Principle and the United Nations Hopefully the government will legal framework for the country and are promising long name, but let’s call it “Taking Declaration on the Rights of In- take their cue from the Liberal Indigenous peoples is some specific actions. The thing Action” in short. digenous Peoples (UNDRIP). and NDP reports and get crack- is this is hardly an isolated case. Remember M-103? That was Interestingly, the Liberals ing with some of the key recom- a big first step in that Nothing new. The current inquiry the House motion a year ago to announced on the day the report mendations, starting by creating regard. on the treatment of Indigenous direct the Commons Heritage was released, that they were a new anti-racism strategy that women in northern Quebec is just Committee to look into racism in finally going to implement Jor- addresses a range of issues from one more case in point. The prob- Canada, including Islamophobia. dan’s Principle. And they recently the criminal justice system to the lem is getting worse, if anything. It’s that last word that caused the supported the private member’s work of cultural agencies and A government is always in a Conservatives to go ballistic. bill on UNDRIP put forward by national security. tough situation when there are It’s not clear why, considering NDP MP Romeo Saganash. But The announcement last week two sharply divided sides in a they had passed another mo- the New Democrats are serving on a new legal framework for case of this kind. Say something tion unanimously mere months notice that they are monitoring Indigenous peoples is a big first and get creamed by the oppos- earlier. In the world of combat- the government’s implementation. step in that regard. ing side, or say nothing and get ting hate and racism there are so The surprise was the Conser- Andrew Cardozo is president criticized by both sides. many other terms and concepts vative dissenting report—which of the Pearson Centre and an The Conservatives have taken that have come along recently, does not endorse the majority adjunct professor at Carleton Andrew Cardozo the approach of criticizing Prime mostly terms that are decidedly report but focuses extensively on University. the issue of Islamophobia. 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Untitled-1 1 15-05-25 9:34 PM 18 MONDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2018 | THE HILL TIMES News Indigenous issues & justice Trudeau, Wilson- Raybould justified in speaking out after Gerald Stanley verdict,

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Justice Minister Jody Wison-Raybould said Canada must ‘do better’ after the verdict in the Gerald Stanley trial. Former Conservative justice minister Peter MacKay and NDP MP Charlie Angus spoke out ‘take a stand,’ say about those remarks from the government. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and file photographs Mr. MacKay said the justice stand there are systemic issues in tions towards a “Recognition and minister could look at reforming our criminal justice system that Implementation of Rights Frame- Senator, MPs the justice system, but “saying we must address. We are com- work,” which would include new that ‘We can do better’ within mitted to broad-based reform to legislation and policy to “advance minister are saying, ‘We’ve heard hours [of the verdict] undermines address these issues. As a country, Indigenous self-determination” But former you, and we plan to do some- the legitimacy of the jury system, we must and we can do better,” Mr. and recognize Indigenous rights. Conservative justice thing.’ And I think that’s so im- it casts aspersion on the jurors Trudeau said in the House Feb. 12. Crown-Indigenous Rela- portant, because it gives hope, not themselves. The day after the verdict, tions Minister Carolyn Bennett minister Peter only to the family, but it also gives “It’s rendering judgement from on Feb. 10, Conservative MP (Toronto-St. Paul’s, Ont.) will lead hope to all those other Indigenous a political standpoint—not an in- Lisa Raitt (Milton, Ont.), her the consultations, and the result- MacKay called the people out there who maybe formed one, because they weren’t party’s deputy leader, tweeted ing framework will be introduced haven’t had their son murdered, sitting there in the courtroom that she was “concerned” about in 2018 and implemented in 2019, justice minister’s but who have faced other events throughout the trial—and saying Mr. Trudeau and Ms. Wilson- before the next federal election, in their life that are very frustrat- that, ‘We disagree.’” Raybould’s “interventions on the according to a press release from remarks ‘dangerous.’ ing, devastating, irritating, you “The implicit undertone here result” of the trial. the Prime Minister’s Office. know. You name it all. is that the jury were somehow “As they both are critical of Mr. Bellegarde said the gov- Continued from page PB “It validates the fact that we biased, or they were wrong, or the result—I don’t know if they ernment should begin implement- “It’s addressing such a fun- do live in a society where some they made a decision based on are implying that the jury got the ing some of the recommendations damental wrong in our system,” people discriminate against us.” race. And that’s where it gets decision wrong. If they are, the from the numerous investigations said Liberal Senator Lillian Dyck NDP MP Charlie Angus (Tim- dangerous, that’s where we start individual jurors are prohibited already completed on the way (North Battleford-Saskatchewan, mins-James Bay, Ont.), his party’s getting into the stroking of racial from explaining themselves if Indigenous people are treated in Sask.). critic for Indigenous youth, said tensions,” he said. they chose to do so.” the criminal justice system. A Saskatchewan jury found “when you see the justice system It is very rare for a federal “The time frame is key. We Mr. Stanley not guilty of second- failing an entire people, and one justice minister to make com- ‘People look at him and want to get this done before the degree murder on Feb. 9 after he case comes forward that really ments related to a criminal court next federal election.” shot Colten Boushie, a 22-year-old becomes a symbol of that, it’s case immediately after a verdict, they’re afraid of him’ On. Feb. 13, Ms. Wilson-Ray- Indigenous man, in the head on incumbent upon political leaders and may be unprecedented for Sen. Dyck is a member of the bould told reporters her govern- his farm in 2016. The jury did not to say, ‘We need to take a stand, a prime minister to do so. While Gordon First Nation in Saskatch- ment was “considering” making include any Indigenous people, we need to examine what went serving as justice minister in ewan, and was appointed to the changes to the practice of allow- though several were removed wrong here,’” said Mr. Angus. 2012, Conservative MP Rob Nich- Senate by former Liberal prime ing peremptory challenges during from the jury pool by the defence “This is not an attempt to olson (Niagara Falls, Ont.) issued minister Paul Martin in 2005. She jury selection. team through the use of peremp- overturn what was done in that a statement that said so-called sat for several years as an NDP Liberal MP Anthony House- tory challenges, which allow the courtroom, this is saying, ‘Things “honour killings” were “barbaric and independent NDP Senator, father (Mount Royal, Que.), who defence to remove a limited num- failed.’ The investigation failed, and unacceptable,” after a jury despite being rejected by the party chairs the House Justice Commit- ber of potential jurors without the family were treated, and the found Mohammad Shafia, his leadership over its support for tee, said he believed “that is one giving a reason. mother certainly was treated in wife Tooba Yahya, and their son abolishing the Senate. She has sat of a number of issues related to Mr. Stanley’s defence team an unconscionable manner, and Hamed guilty of the murder of the as a Liberal Senator since 2009. the justice system that we need to had argued that his handgun had the issue of the peremptory jury couple’s three teenage daughters, She said the Stanley verdict look at.” discharged accidentally after Mr. exclusions, that is something that Zainab, Sahar, and Geeti, and was “shocking” to her, “because I Liberal MP David Lametti Stanley had fired warning shots belongs in the purview of Parlia- Rona Mohammad Amir, another have a son.” (LaSalle-Émard-Verdun, Que.), after Mr. Boushie and his friends ment, and I think it was respon- of Mohammad’s wives. “And when I woke up that who taught intellectual property had driven onto the Stanley farm sible for Parliament to take this Two days after the Stanley morning, you know I just felt so law at McGill before taking office in Saskatchewan, and one of Mr. issue up,” he said. verdict earlier this month, Mr. afraid for him. He’s in his 40s, but in 2015, said the government had Boushie’s friends had tried to Perry Bellegarde, the national Nicholson—now his party’s jus- you know, he’s brown-skinned, a “duty to act” on the fact that “our start one of the Stanley family’s chief of the Assembly of First tice critic—tweeted “My thoughts brown eyes, short black hair. That justice system doesn’t deal with ATVs. Nations, said he believed that by and prayers go out to the Boushie fits the description. And he’s a these cases as well as it otherwise The day of the verdict, Mr. speaking out after the verdict, Ms. family as they mourn the tragic gentle giant, but people look at might.” Trudeau tweeted, “Just spoke with Wilson-Raybould and Mr. Trudeau loss of Colten Boushie. As dif- him and they’re afraid of him.” Mr. Nicholson, the Conser- [Ms. Wilson-Raybould], I can’t were “showing that they’re human ficult as this verdict must have Sen. Dyck said the government’s vative justice critic, said in the imagine the grief and sorrow the beings, that they have care and been for all involved, I respect reaction to the Stanley verdict House Feb. 14 that Mr. Boushie’s Boushie family is feeling tonight. they have compassion when a life the independence of the judicial marked a turning point for Canada. death “warrants discussions about Sending love to them from the has been taken.” process.” “I definitely believe it is, if the challenges First Nations peo- U.S.” “I think they’re strong leaders in In 2005, then-Liberal deputy nothing else because of the reac- ple face,” and said the Conserva- Ms. Wilson-Raybould tweeted, that regard,” Mr. Bellegarde said. prime minister Anne McLellan said tion across the country. The rallies tives would support “worthwhile” “Thank you [Mr. Trudeau]. My it was “not possible to say ... that were from Vancouver to Halifax government initiatives to increase thoughts are with the family of there would be a benefit from a pub- to Yellowknife,” she said. Indigenous representation in and Colton Boushie tonight. I truly Liberals crossed the line, lic inquiry” into the Canadian Secu- The public is now more aware input into the justice system. feel your pain and I hear all of says MacKay rity Intelligence Service’s investiga- than before of the “terribly racist” Speaking in the House the your voices. As a country we can Former Conservative justice tion of the 1985 Air India Bombing, history of the federal govern- day the framework promise was and must do better—I am commit- minister Peter MacKay, however, after Ripudaman Singh Malik and ment’s treatment of Indigenous announced, NDP MP Romeo ted to working everyday to ensure said by speaking out after the ver- Ajaib Singh Bagri were acquitted of people, said Sen. Dyck, thanks Saganash (Abitibi-Baie-James- justice for all Canadians.” dict the Liberals could be stoking the bombing by then-B.C. Supreme to the Truth and Reconciliation Nunavik-Eeyou, Que.), who is Failing to speak out would racial tensions, and undermining Court justice Ian Bruce Josephson, Commission’s 2015 report on Cree, said “we need to make sure have left the victim’s family “feel- Canada’s justice system. who said CSIS had been negligent in residential schools. that this time it is for real. ing like nobody’s listening, that “It goes to the very principle its investigation. “Minds and hearts are more “One of the most unaccept- nobody cares. And one of the of the lines that you don’t cross Mr. Trudeau and Ms. Wilson- open than they were in the past,” able things politicians can do is most frustrating and hurtful parts between politics and the sanctity Raybould have both insisted their she said. to quash the hope of the most of being the victim of racism is of our justice system,” said Mr. remarks were not a commentary vulnerable in our society by that everybody says it doesn’t ex- MacKay, who worked before his on the outcome of the Stanley Eyes on the clock, as breaking yet another promise. ist, and nobody is willing to listen time in Parliament as a Crown trial itself. That cannot happen. I will not let and believe,” said Sen. Dyck. prosecutor in Nova Scotia, and “While it would be completely election nears that happen again.” “In this case, people like the now works at law firm Baker inappropriate to comment on the On Feb. 14, the government an- [email protected] minister of justice and the prime McKenzie. specifics of this case, we under- nounced it would begin consulta- @PJMazereeuw THE HILL TIMES | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2018 19 Sexual harassment News

Liberal of deadline last week, the whips Whip Pablo of all parties were working with Rodriguez, left, the office of the chief human Conservative resources officer to determine the Whip Mark dates of these training sessions. Strahl, and “Multiple sessions will be NDP Whip offered between late-February Marjolaine and June by an external training Boutline-Sweet. expert,” said Ms. Bradley. “The All three whips timing of sessions will be deter- declined to say mined by each political party in what will be the accordance with MPs’ availability sanctions for during sitting weeks. HR is cur- an MP found rently working with the whips’ guilty of sexual offices on scheduling. The course harassment. The will typically last three hours and Hill Times file will be offered to each party in photographs groups of approximately 20 in both official languages.” Ms. Bradley also told The Hill Times that the House human re- sources office is working on plans to arrange similar training for the Hill and constituency office staff of MPs. “While these sessions will be Member-focused, HR is currently working on developing additional training for MP staff [Ottawa and What happens if an MP’s guilty of constituency] and will coordi- nate with whips’ offices for the delivery of such training,” said Ms. Bradley. sexual harassment? No one’s saying In late 2016, the House ar- ranged online training for MPs and staffers. Based on the num- party whip would propose a dis- In the case of an Independent MPs Chris Bittle (St. Catharines, bers provided by the House ad- The party whips ciplinary course of action. If the MP, who does not belong to any Ont.), Filomena Tassi (Hamilton ministration, 620 MPs and staffers complainant or the respondent caucus, were found guilty of sex- West-Ancaster-Dundas, Ont.), and from all parties made use of the would decide is not satisfied with the proposed ual harassment, the House clerk Ruby Sahota (Brampton North, online training. The sessions were sanction, either party could sug- would make a decision about a Ont.). Two Conservative MPs Lisa voluntary and were up to each sanctions if an gest a different punishment. All possible disciplinary action, ac- Raitt (Milton, Ont.), and John individual MP or staffer to watch investigation communications regarding sanc- cording to the code. Brassard (Barrie-Innisfil, Ont.) the online training video or not. tions between different parties “When a final [investigation] and NDP MP Sheila Malcolmson Prior to the Christmas break, a determines an MP and whips takes place through report is produced, the CHRO will (Nanaimo-Ladysmith, Ont.) are number of MPs from all parties the House chief human resources provide it to the clerk of the House also members of the commit- told The Hill Times they wanted sexually harassed officer Pierre Parent. for further action,” stated Heather tee. Ms. Tassi, Ms. Raitt, and Ms. live, interactive training in which If both parties still fail to agree Bradley, director of communica- Malcolmson did not respond to they could also ask questions someone. on a proposed action, the com- tions to House Speaker Geoff interview requests from The Hill from their instructors. plainant or the respondent has Regan (Halifax West, N.S.) in an Times last week. In the last few months, nu- the right to take For privacy reasons, merous high-profile federal and Continued from page 19 the issue to the the House’s chief hu- provincial politicians have faced “We take sexual harassment Procedure and man resources officer allegations of sexual harass- allegations very seriously, and dis- House Affairs does not confirm or ment. Recently, former Ontario ciplinary measures [and all other Committee. deny any ongoing Progressive Party leader Patrick related matters], are of a confiden- The committee sexual harassment Brown, former Ontario PC Party tial nature and therefore something would then hold investigation against an president and former Conserva- we do not comment on,” wrote in-camera hear- MP. Each year, however, tive MP Rick Dykstra, and former Charles-Éric Lepine, chief of staff ings, hear from he submits a report to disability and sport minister Kent to Chief Government Whip Pablo both parties, Parliament providing Hehr (Calgary Centre, Ont.) all Rodriguez (Honoré-Mercier, Que.), and would make numbers only about resigned from their jobs over alle- in an email to The Hill Times. recommenda- how many complaints gations of sexual misconduct. All Conservative Whip Mark tion on sanctions the office received and three have denied the allegations. Strahl (Chilliwack-Hope, B.C.) to the House. how many cases were Last year, Conservative- said he would make decisions on The proposed investigated in the pre- turned-Independent Ontario potential cases of sexual miscon- recommenda- Liberal MP Larry Bagnell, left, is the chair of the House Procedure and vious year. Senator Don Meredith resigned duct on a case-by-case basis. “The tions would not House Affairs Committee. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade According to the from the Senate after being rep- Conservative Caucus takes sexual be binding and 2016-17 report filed rimanded in an internal Senate harassment allegations very seri- the House would with the House, the report for having an inappropri- ously, and disciplinary options vote on the rec- chief human resources ate relationship with a teenager. would be considered on a case- ommendations. officer’s office pro- Also, last August, Liberal MP by-case basis,” said Mr. Strahl in In an in- cessed 19 complaints Darshan Kang (Calgary Skyview, an email to The Hill Times. terview with related to abuse of Alta.) resigned from the Liberal NDP Whip Marjolaine Boutin- The Hill Times, authority, harassment, caucus after two women accused Sweet (Hochelaga, Que.) in an Liberal MP discrimination, or him of sexual harassment. He has email said: “The NDP is commit- Larry Bagnell sexual harassment. Of denied any wrongdoing and said ted to ensuring a safe workspace (Yukon), chair the 19 files, 13 were at the time that he was stepping and a process that is fair and of the Procedure inquiries only. Only two down to focus his attention on respects survivors.” and House Af- cases resulted in formal clearing his name and not be a None of the party whips or fairs Committee, investigations and in distraction for his party. Mr. Kang their offices commented on what said he did not Procedure and House Affairs Committee. The Hill Times photograph both cases, complaints now is representing his riding as the different options or minimum know the pos- by Andrew Meade were not substantiated. an Independent MP. or maximum punishment that sible disciplinary Mr. Parent will In 2016, former Fisheries can be imposed on an MP guilty courses of action if ever a case email to The Hill Times, but did not submit the 2017-18 report to the minister Hunter Tootoo (Nunavut) of sexual misconduct. Also, no came to his committee. Mr. Bag- elaborate on possible sanctions. House in June. resigned from the cabinet and the party whip’s office commented on nell said if one did, the members The Procedure and House Af- Meanwhile, with a sharp Liberal caucus for having an in- if or how many MPs from their of the committee would consult fairs Committee set up a seven- uptick in alleged complaints of appropriate relationship with one caucuses have been investigated with the House chief human member subcommittee on Feb. sexual harassment at the federal of his female staffers. He’s also on sexual harassment allegations resources officer, the House legal 1 also headed by Mr. Bagnell to and provincial levels, all MPs will sitting as an Independent MP. in the last year. counsel, and, if needed, outside hold a review of the MPs’ code of receive in-person training in both Prior to the 2015 federal elec- According to the MPs’ code legal help. conduct on sexual harassment. official languages in the coming tion, two Liberal MPs Massimo of conduct on sexual harass- “We’ll cross that bridge when The subcommittee is currently weeks from an external training Pacetti, and Scott Andrews were ment that came into effect in we come to it,” said Mr. Bagnell. “If holding in-camera hearings. Mr. expert. Each training session will expelled from the Liberal caucus this Parliament, if an investiga- a case comes to committee, then Bagnell declined to share any spe- be about three hours in duration, when two female NDP MPs ac- tion found sufficient evidence the committee will deal with it cifics about the subcommittee’s and will be offered in groups of cused them of improper sexual to prove that an MP is guilty of thoughtfully, and come up with a discussions. Other members of 20 MPs. The House is spending misconduct. sexual harassment, the relevant recommendation to the House.” the subcommittee include Liberal about $50,000 on this training. As The Hill Times 20 THE HILL TIMES | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2018 CLASSIFIEDS Information and Advertisement Placement: 613-688-8822 • [email protected]

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the minister; Ian Foucher, senior policy with Kugler Kandestin LLP before that. adviser; Allie Chalke, policy adviser; Maxi- She studied law at McGill University and millien Roy, policy adviser; Emily Yorke, while there was editor of the International policy adviser; Nicholas Brown, senior Law Career Guide at the faculty’s career special assistant for communications; development office, amongst other past hill climbers Matthew Barnes, special assistant for experience. communications; Marion Pilon-Cousineau, Leslie O’Leary is chief of staff to Mr. Sohi. legislative assistant; Samar Assoum, Also currently working for the minister by Laura Ryckewaert special assistant for parliamentary affairs; are: Mathieu Bélanger, director of policy; Priya Gurnani, executive assistant to Mr. Mike Burton, director of parliamentary To; Milaine Leduc, executive assistant to affairs; Kate Monfette, director of commu- Mr. Maksymetz and office manager; and nications; Brook Simpson, press secretary; Christina Lazarova, assistant to the minis- Navneet Khinda, policy adviser; Gurpreet Finance Minister ter’s parliamentary secretary, Liberal MP Vinning, policy adviser and special assis- Joël Lightbound. tant for western regional affairs; Chike Ag- basi, special assistant for Ontario regional affairs; Jenny Demers, special assistant Morneau’s deputy chief One in, one out for for Quebec regional affairs; Sadie Ghosn, special assistant for Atlantic regional af- Infrastructure Minister Sohi fairs; Alexandra Howell, special assistant for communications; and Sonja Blondeau, of staff Harvey departs scheduling assistant.

Finance Minister New senior special Bill Morneau assistant in Public Safety recently bade farewell to Maryse Minister’s Office Harvey, who’d been deputy chief of Public Safety and Emergency Prepared- staff and director ness Minister Ralph Goodale has hired of strategy and Jennifer Phillips to work as a senior issues planning in his manager for the prairies and British Co- office.The Hill lumbia in his office. Times photograph by Ms. Phillips started on the job in Janu- Andrew Meade Infrastructure Minister Amarjeet Sohi, pictured ary, and before then, had spent the last recently on Parliament Hill, has hired a new roughly six years working for Samara assistant. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade Canada, starting off as executive assistant to the organization’s executive director, Infrastructure and Communities Minister then Alison Loat, in 2012. She ended her Amarjeet Sohi recently welcomed a new as- time with Samara as a senior manager for sistant to his ministerial office, with Chelios development and marketing. Vuong starting on the job as a special assis- She previously worked on the Hill as a tant for operations the week before last. member’s assistant to then-Liberal MP Bon- Mr. Vuong was previously a parliamen- nie Crombie, who represented Mississauga- tary adviser to the late Liberal MP Arnold Streetsville, Ont. from 2008 until 2011. Ms. Chan from March 2017 up until Mr. Chan’s Phillips was Ms. Crombie’s candidate’s Ms. Harvey’s experience working in untimely death in September. aide and policy chair during her ultimately Maryse Harvey left her job politics dates back to the late 1980s when she Mr. Chan had been battling nasopharyn- was involved with the Quebec Liberal Party’s geal cancer, continuing to fulfill his duties Jennifer as deputy chief of staff and youth commission. She went on to serve as as an MP throughout, and had represented Phillips director of strategy and a political adviser to a Liberal MNA at Que- Scarborough-Agincourt, Ont., since a June is now in bec’s National Assembly before landing a 2014 byelection. His wife, now Liberal MP the Public planning to the minister in job as a policy adviser to then-Liberal public Jean Yip, was elected to succeed him as the Safety works minister David Dingwall in 1994. riding’s federal representative, garnering Minister’s early February. After roughly a year in the office, she roughly 49.4 per cent of the vote in a Dec. 11 Office. moved over to serve as a policy adviser to byelection vote. Mr. Chan had been re-elected Photograph then-Liberal international development in 2015 with almost 52 per cent of the vote. courtesy of inance Minister Bill Morneau recently minister Pierre Pettigrew and subse- Before landing in Mr. Chan’s Hill office, LinkedIn said goodbye to one of his senior-most F quently followed Mr. Pettigrew to his new Mr. Vuong spent almost two-and-a-half years staffers, Maryse Harvey, who exited her human resources ministerial portfolio later working as a political operations officer for role as deputy chief of staff and director in 1996. About two years later, Ms. Harvey the Liberal Party of Canada in Ontario, during of strategy and planning to the minister in joined the Canadian diplomatic corps and which time he helped out on Mr. Chan’s 2014 early February. spent time posted at Canada’s embassies in byelection campaign, among other things. A former Jean Chrétien-era Liberal cabi- Chile and in Peru. During the 2013 Ontario Liberal leader- net staffer, Ms. Harvey returned to the Hill to She returned to the Hill in 2004 as a ship race, Mr. Vuong was an office coordi- work in Mr. Morneau’s ministerial office in policy adviser to then-Liberal industry nator for then leadership candidate Gerard August 2016. Before then, she’d spent the last minister David Emerson, and by 2006 was Kennedy’s campaign. After that, he served unsuccessfully 2011 re-election campaign, roughly two-and-a-half years working as di- working as director of outreach in then as an election preparedness assistant and which saw Ms. Crombie lose her seat to rector of government relations at the Business Liberal opposition leader Stéphane Dion’s campaign volunteer to now Foreign Affairs now-former Conservative MP Brad Butt. Development Bank of Canada. office, as indicated by her LinkedIn profile. Minister Chrystia Freeland during her suc- Ms. Crombie went on to get elected to Ms. Harvey is also a former senior vice cessful November 2013 byelection cam- Mississauga City Council as a council- president for the Aerospace Industries paign in Toronto Centre, Ont., as indicated lor for the Britannia Woods-Malton ward Association of Canada and a former vice by his LinkedIn profile. From 2012 to 2014, in September 2011—beating out another president of National Public Relations in Mr. Vuong was a student in the Toronto former Liberal MP, Carolyn Parrish, by a Ottawa. She studied a bachelor of arts in Centre constituency office, starting under slim margin. Not long after Ms. Crombie economics at McGill University and also then-Liberal interim leader and MP Bob became a Mississauga city councillor, Ms. has a master’s in business administration Rae, amongst other past experience. Phillips followed to serve as her assistant from the University of Ottawa. The riding was rejigged as part of the at city hall. Ms. Crombie is now mayor of No new staffers have yet been hired to last electoral boundary redistribution Mississauga, having been elected in 2014 fill the gaps left by Ms. Harvey’s departure process, with Ms. Freeland now the MP for after long-time mayor Hazel McCallion and it’s currently unclear where Ms. Har- University-Rosedale, Ont., and the newly retired after 36 years in the post. vey has gone, but keep reading Hill Climb- constituted riding of Toronto Centre, Ont. Ms. Phillips has a bachelor’s degree in ers for any updates. Richard Maksymetz is held by Mr. Morneau. political science from Simon Fraser Uni- chief of staff to Mr. Morneau. In other staffing news, Caitlin Szymber- versity, and was involved with the Young It’s a busy time of year for the Finance ski marked her exit from Mr. Sohi’s office Liberals association while at the school. Minister’s Office with pre-budget con- at the end of the week before last. She’d Now in Mr. Goodale’s office, she helps sultations now concluded; Mr. Morneau been in the minister’s office as an assis- fill a void left by the recent departure of announced last week that the 2018 federal tant to Mr. Sohi’s parliamentary secretary, Jessica Morrison, who is now a policy budget would be unveiled on Feb. 27. Liberal MP Marc Miller, since March 2017. adviser to Canadian Heritage Minister Mr. Morneau’s office currently includes: Before that, she was a parliamentary as- Mélanie Joly. Justin To, director of policy and budgets; sistant to Mr. Miller in his capacity as the Marci Surkes is chief of staff to Mr. Ben Chin, senior adviser; Catherine Liberal MP for Ville-Marie-Le-Sud-Ouest- Goodale. Also currently focused on issues Loiacono, director of parliamentary af- Île-des-Soeurs, Que. management work in the office is Olivier fairs; Daniel Lauzon, director of commu- Before coming to work on the Hill after Cullen, senior issues manager for Ontario nications; Chloe Luciani-Girouard, press the Liberal government was elected in the and issues manager Alexandre Allen. Maryse Harvey is no longer working for the secretary; Sharan Kaur, senior manager fall of 2015, Ms. Szymberski was an associ- [email protected] Finance Minister. Photograph courtesy of LinkedIn of operations and executive assistant to ate with Clyde & Co. LLP in Montreal, and The Hill Times 22 MONDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2018 | THE HILL TIMES Hillites flock to Canadian Agriculture Party Central Day event in Ottawa The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade by Shruti Shekar Close to 500 politicos Shawn Graham, former Liberal premier of New Brunswick, left, with Serge Lefebvre, president of Group Nutri, Thomas Soucy, and Liberal MLA and Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries of Bloc Québécois MP Michel Boudrias schmooze, feast, and P.E.I. Robert Henderson. with Conservative MP Karen Vecchio. celebrate Canadian Agriculture Day Times last month that he was the fourth Several groups from the most lobbied MP in 2017. Mr. Drouin is the agriculture industry hosted only MP in the top 20 lobbied in 2017 who Conservative MP Jacques Gourde, left, with Farm Credit isn’t a cabinet minister, parliamentary sec- Canada’s Sylvie Cloutier, and Financement agricole Conservative MP Stephanie Kusie retary, or House committee chair. Mr. Dr- Canada’s Vincent Giard. has a deep conversation. a reception at the Sir John ouin represents the rural riding of Glengar- A. MacDonald Building ry-Prescott-Russell, Ont., and is a member of the House Agriculture Committee and is and Agriculture Minister considered a “rising star” who’s developed a reputation as a rural champion. Lawrence MacAulay made Near him was Liberal MP T.J. Harvey, chair of the Liberals’ Rural Caucus and an appearance. another influential government back- bencher, and at the other end of the room t was Canadian Agriculture Day on Feb. Conservative MP Bev Shipley was spotted. I13 and that meant close to 500 people Conservative MP Jacques Gourde was attended one of the best industry parties of munching on some of the delicious food the season. while talking to Financement agricole It’s hard to compete against an event Canada’s Vincent Giard and Farm Credit Canadian Cattlemen’s Association’s John Masswohl where almost all of the agriculture groups Canada’s Sylvie Cloutier. Liberal MP Kerry Diotte spotted with Oliver Anderson, press secretary to Canada’s serve up some delicious food from their Canadian Federation of Agriculture’s eying the pasta table. Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay. respective industries. Ron Bonnett was schmoozing away with Party Central bumped into Liberal MP his fellow colleagues from the dairy, wheat, Celina Caesar-Chavannes who said the grain, vegetable, and meat sectors. Black History Month event that she MC-ed Party Central chatted with Oliver the night before had been awesome. Anderson, Mr. MacAulay’s press secretary, She was on her way out but said that who said there had been a great deal of the pasta was absolutely delicious. turnaround among staff in ministerial of- And after trying it, it really was. fices in the past two years, and said he felt Different food stations had chefs pre- lucky he got to stick around in agriculture. paring pasta with sundried tomatoes and The Canadian Cattlemen’s Association’s pesto sauce, or risotto with mushrooms John Masswohl also chatted with Party and cheese. There were little cups filled Central and said he was getting ready for with dressing and vegetable sticks, tacos, retirement. sliders, and Beer Canada brought along Don’t fret folks; Mr. Masswohl said NDP MP Brigitte Sansoucy enjoying Liberal MP Francis Drouin chats a variety of craft beer from across the nothing was going to happen for at least NDP MP Alistair MacGregor. the evening party. with a guest. country. two years. He was looking spiffy represent- At the party was Summa Strategies’ ing his sector wearing a red tie printed Alex Maheu who chatted about his vaca- with little white cows. tion to Southeast Asia, which would make Mr. Masswohl once held many roles in anybody jealous. the government and worked at Internation- Standing in one corner was the former al Trade and Revenue Canada. Liberal premier of New Brunswick Shawn He has represented the Cattlemen’s Graham who was chatting with Liberal Association for the past 13 years as its MLA and Minister of Agriculture and Fish- director of government and international eries of P.E.I. Robert Henderson, who was relations. first elected in 2007. As the crowd got larger, one guest swift- Mr. Graham served as premier from ly walked by and Party Central overheard 2006 to 2010 and was first elected as an her say “beer, beer, beery, beer!” It seemed MLA in 1998. like that was something many people were Making an entrance was federal Agri- chanting that night. culture Minister Lawrence MacAulay who Beer Canada’s Luke Harford looked Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay Conservative MP Bev Shipley with was instantly surrounded by people who quite pleased with everyone’s reception of chats with Thomas Soucy. NDP MP Ruth Ellen Brosseau. wanted to shake his hand and have a few all the beer provided. moments to chat about the industry. Liberal MP Kerry Diotte was spotted Near him was newly-appointed NDP eyeing the pasta table, while NDP MP House leader Ruth Ellen Brosseau, who’s Alistair MacGregor was seen hanging out now a member of the Commons Board of near the dessert table. Internal Economy, who was standing with Conservative MP Stephanie Kusie was her colleague NDP MP Brigitte Sansoucy. looking sharp in a navy blue dress. She Ms. Brosseau said times had definitely said she was excited about this week’s changed with more women having bet- House break because she was going to ter positions in politics, but there was still Mexico with her son. a long way to go. She said that she had It was just about that time for Party become a lot busier with her new portfolio, Central to head out for the evening, when but that she was really enjoying it. Conservative MP Candice Bergen was Liberal MP Francis Drouin was also spotted, and right behind her was NDP MP at the party and jokingly said he never Tracey Ramsey. cared to count if he was one of the top lob- [email protected] The large crowd at the Canadian Agriculture Day event. bied MPs, referring to a story in The Hill @shruti_shekar THE HILL TIMES | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2018 23 Events Feature

sion on the impact that tax reform is having. The sponsible for welcoming new embassy staff members panellists are Dr. Gigi Osler, president-elect of the Ca- and their families. The group involves networking and nadian Medical Association, and Russ Roberts, senior sharing information essential for a smooth transition Parliamentary vice-president at the Canadian Advanced Technology and settlement of new families to Ottawa/the National Alliance. The moderator is Bryan Haralovich, a partner Capital Region. Monthly meetings feature guest speak- Calendar with Welch LLP. 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Château ers. March’s topic is the job search. 2:30 p.m. To join Laurier, 1 Rideau St. the group or participate in the meeting, please contact SATURDAY, MARCH 3 [email protected]. THURSDAY, APRIL 12 NPSIA Soirée 2018—The Norman Paterson graduate School of International Affairs (NPSIA) at Carleton Wonk Prom—Get ready to polish off your glasses University is hosting a black-tie charity dinner gala at for Wonk Prom, the official after-party of the Public the Fairmont Chateau Laurier featuring former CBC Policy Forum Testimonial Dinner. An annual celebra- broadcaster Peter Mansbridge, with funds raised go- tion of politics, policy, and the people who make it ing to the Ottawa Food Bank. The evening’s theme is happen, this year’s party will raise funds to support “Sound Reporting in a Disquieted World.” 6:15-10:30 Samara’s research and programming. Steam Whistle p.m. $100-$250 per ticket. For more information, visit Brewing, 255 Bremner Blvd., Toronto. 8:30 p.m. $35 npsiasoiree.com. at the door or $20 for low-wage attendees. Early bird Trudeau in tickets are $25, while advance tickets cost $30. For SUNDAY, MARCH 4 tickets, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wonk-prom- PDAC 2018—The Prospectors & Developers Association tickets-39614560216. of Canada hosts its annual International Convention, Trade THURSDAY, APRIL 19 India for week- Show & Investors Exchange, March 4-7. Metro Toronto Convention Centre. This industry event attracts cabinet Liberal Party National Convention—The Liberals will ministers from many of the world’s top mining countries. hold a national convention April 19-21, in Halifax, N.S. long state visit TUESDAY, MARCH 6 THURSDAY, APRIL 26 CARE Canada’s Walk In Her Shoes—Ahead of Inter- Community Liaison Officers’ Group Ottawa—The national Women’s Day, CARE Canada will be leading CLO Group is hosting a 2017/2018 series of MONDAY, FEB. 19 its second annual Walk In Her Shoes event in support information sessions for foreign diplomatic mis- of women and girls worldwide. Parliamentarians, diplo- sions’ personnel responsible for welcoming new The House Is Not Sitting—The House is sitting not Off to India—Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, at the mats, public servants, students, women, and men are embassy staff members and their families. The sitting this week after breaking on Feb. 15. It will invited to join this lunchtime walk, which will kickoff at group involves networking and sharing information resume sitting on Feb. 26, and will sit every weekday invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Parliament Hill. 11:30 a.m. To learn more or register: essential for a smooth transition and settlement of until breaking again on March 2. It will take a two-week is visiting India for an official visit from Feb. 17 to walkinhershoes.ca. new families to Ottawa/the National Capital Region. break from March 5-16. After returning on March 19 Feb. 23. The PM’s visit will include stops in Agra, Monthly meetings feature guest speakers. April’s and sitting every weekday for the next nearly two weeks, Amristsar, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, and New Delhi. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7 topic is OC Transpo. 2:30 p.m. To join the group or the House will again break from March 30 to April 13. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade Bank of Canada Overnight Rate Release—The Bank participate in the meeting, please contact andjelka. It will resume sitting April 16 and sit every weekday of Canada will announce its overnight rate target today [email protected]. until leaving for a one-week break from May 14-21. at 10 a.m. After returning on May 22, the House is scheduled Senate will largely follow the same schedule, though THURSDAY, MAY 24 to sit every weekday until adjourning for the summer the Senate traditionally only sits Tuesday to Thursday, THURSDAY, MARCH 8 Community Liaison Officers’ Group Ottawa—The CLO break in late June. The Senate will largely follow the and is scheduled to break a week later in the spring, Group is hosting a 2017/2018 series of information same schedule, though the Senate traditionally only on June 29. OEA/CABE Spring Policy Conference—The Ottawa sessions for foreign diplomatic missions’ personnel sits Tuesday to Thursday, and is scheduled to break a NAFTA Round 7—The next round of NAFTA talks is Economics Association and Canadian Association of responsible for welcoming new embassy staff members week later in the spring, on June 29. set to start today in Mexico City and run until March 6. Business Economics are hosting a conference discuss- and their families. The group involves networking and Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada ing various aspects of inclusive growth in Canada. sharing information essential for a smooth transition 2018 Reception—Canada’s mineral exploration and TUESDAY, FEB. 27 Sessions cover issues such as the gender wage gap; labour market integration of Indigenous people, and settlement of new families to Ottawa/the National development industry is holding a reception in advance Engineers Canada Parliamentary Reception—Engi- women, older workers, and migrants; financial inclu- Capital Region. Monthly meetings feature guest speak- of the PDAC International Convention, Trade Show, and neers Canada cordially invites Members of Parliament, sion; inclusive tax policy; and the progressive trade ers. May’s topic is OC Transpo. 2:30 p.m. To join the Investors Exchange. 5 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Commonwealth Senators, and their staff to join them for breakfast on agenda. The keynote speakers are Annette Verschuren, group or participate in the meeting, please contact Room, Centre Block. RSVP to [email protected] Please Parliament Hill, featuring a discussion of the public chair and CEO, NRStor Inc., and Douglas J. Porter, [email protected]. bring government-issued photo ID. policy issues currently facing the engineering profes- chief economist and managing director of BMO. 8 Prime Minister Trudeau Makes Official Visit to India— sion in Canada. Parliamentary Dining Room, Centre TUESDAY, MAY 29 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Château Laurier Hotel, Ottawa. Con- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, at the invitation of Block. 7:30-9:30 a.m. ference fees apply. For more details on speakers, rates Canadian Research Software Conference—CA- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is visiting India Luncheon: Syrian Refugees: No Relief in Sight—The and registration, please visit cabe.ca. NARIE is pleased to host the first annual Canadian for an official visit from Feb. 17 to 23. The visit will Group of 78 presents this luncheon featuring Fatos Research Software Conference from May 29-30. Join include stops in Agra, Amritsar, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Baudoin, a WHO consultant in Turkey in the city of Ga- SATURDAY, MARCH 10 colleagues to learn, collaborate, exchange ideas, and and New Delhi. ziantep where two large refugee camps are located and discuss common issues affecting software develop- the refugee population comprises 22 per cent of the 2018 Ontario PC Leadership Race—Ontario PC THURSDAY, FEB. 22 ment for academic research. For more, contact city population. Noon. Palais Imperial Restaurant, members will select a new leader to replace Patrick [email protected]. Conference on Security and Defence—The Confer- 311-313 Dalhousie St., Ottawa. $30 for lunch and Brown today. Online voting will run Friday, March 2 to ence of Defence Associations Institute presents this presentation, $5 for presentation only. For presentation Thursday, March 8. WEDNESDAY, MAY 30 annual conference Feb. 22-23. Fairmont Château only, please plan to arrive by 12:45 p.m. Reservations FRIDAY, MARCH 16 Laurier, Ottawa. cdainstitute.ca/events/2017-annual- can be made online through Eventbrite, or by email: Former Prime Minister Stephen Harper to Address ottawa-conference. [email protected], or by phone: 613-565-9449 Seminar: Members and their Constituency—The Ca- Spirit of Hope 2018—Former Conservative prime minis- Community Liaison Officers’ Group Ottawa—The CLO ext. 22 by Friday Feb. 22, by noon. For more informa- nadian Study of Parliament offers this seminar. It will ter Stephen Harper is one of the prominent names that Group is hosting a 2017/2018 series of information tion, email [email protected], or call 613-585- bring together Parliamentarians, academics, parliamen- will appear on a panel of speakers at the 2018 edition sessions for foreign diplomatic missions’ personnel 9449. tary staff, and journalists who will look into the nature of the Spirit of Hope, the annual fundraising dinner for responsible for welcoming new embassy staff members Carleton University 2018 Bell Lecture with Jean Cha- of constituency representation and engagement, while the Toronto-based Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center and their families. The group involves networking and rest—The 2018 Bell Lecture will be delivered by Jean also exploring competing ideas about what the “con- for Holocaust Studies. The panel of speakers will also sharing information essential for a smooth transition Charest, former Quebec premier, deputy prime minister stituency” is and how it may differ for some Members. feature former Israeli prime minister Ehud Barak and and settlement of new families to Ottawa/the National of Canada, federal Progressive Conservative Party Includes breakfast and buffet lunch. $150 members; former Spanish prime minister Jose Maria Aznar. Lara Capital Region. Monthly meetings feature guest speak- leader, and Quebec Liberal Party leader. He’ll speak $200 non-members; $25 students/retirees. For more Logan, the chief foreign affairs correspondent for CBS ers. February’s topic is housing. 2:30 p.m. To join the on “Change, Trends, and Canada,” including the topic information, visit cspg-gcep.ca, or contact the CSPG News, will be the moderator. The event is to be hosted group or participate in the meeting, please contact of NAFTA. 7-9 p.m. Richcraft Hall, Carleton University Secretariat at 613-995-2937 or [email protected]. at Metro Toronto Convention Centre’s South Building. [email protected]. campus, 9376 University Dr., Ottawa. Register via: MONDAY, MARCH 19 THURSDAY, JUNE 7 Embassies and Ontario Employment Law—Join labour https://carleton.ca/fpa/events/the-bell-lecture/. and employment lawyers Stephen Bird and Russell Canadian Wine Caucus Meeting—MPs are invited Ontario Votes—Voters in Canada’s largest province MacCrimmon of Bird Richard for a presentation on WEDNESDAY, FEB. 28 to the Winter 2018 meeting of the Canadian Wine go to the polls today to elect members of the Ontario the law governing embassies’ relationships with their Canadian Federation of Agriculture Annual General Caucus. The guest speaker will be John Peller, CEO legislature. locally engaged staff. As many embassies in Canada Meeting—This conference will take Feb. 28 to March of Andrew Peller Limited, the leading wine producer The Parliamentary Calendar is a free events listing. strive to mirror regional employment standards for their 1. Speakers include Agriculture Minister Lawrence in the country, representing recognized brands from Send in your political, cultural, diplomatic, or govern- locally engaged staff, this seminar will focus on how to MacAulay, Conservative agriculture critics Luc Berthold Ontario (Peller Estates, Thirty Bench, Trius) and B.C. mental event in a paragraph with all the relevant details provide comparable benefits while protecting yourself and John Barlow, and Canada’s chief NAFTA negotiator (Black Hills, Gray Monk, Peller Estates, Sandhill, under the subject line ‘Parliamentary Calendar’ to from costly litigation brought by Canadian staff, as well Steve Verheul. Ottawa Marriott Hotel, 100 Kent St., Tinhorn Creek) to name a few. 6:15-8 p.m. Parliamen- [email protected] by Wednesday at noon before the as a discussion on state immunity under Canadian law, Ottawa. cfa-fca.ca. tary Restaurant, Room 602. Space is limited, so RSVP Monday paper or by Friday at noon for the Wednesday minimum standards under Ontario law, and drafting Canadian Association of Defence and Security by Feb. 21 to [email protected]. paper. We can’t guarantee inclusion of every event, but employment contracts for locally engaged staff. Shaw Industries Reception—CADSI invites all Members of WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21 we will definitely do our best. Events can be updated Centre, Ottawa. 8:30-10 a.m. Presentation with Q&A to Parliament and Senators to join them for a reception daily online too. follow. To register, visit www.lawyersforemployers.ca. in celebration of the important partnership between Canadian Cattlemen’s Association Annual General The Hill Times Meeting—The CCA’s 2018 Annual General Meeting FRIDAY, FEB. 23 government and Canada’s innovative defence and secu- rity industries. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Commonwealth Room, will take place March 21-23, at the Ottawa Marriott Canadian Parliamentary Press Gallery Annual General Centre Block. Hotel, 100 Kent St., Ottawa. The meeting brings Meeting—The press gallery is set to hold its AGM in the Associated Equipment Distributors Parliamen- together directors from provincial member associations Extra! Extra! National Press Theatre, 150 Wellington St., Ottawa. tary Reception—All MPs and Senators are invited to to determine policy for the industry. It also allows CCA 12:30 p.m. Members will vote on a new board of direc- meet associated equipment distributors from across the opportunity to meet and discuss industry issues Read the full tors and discuss changes to the gallery’s constitution Canada during their annual Ottawa briefing. AED is an with Parliamentiarians at an annual reception held near Parliament Hill. MONDAY, FEB, 26 international trade association representing compa- Parliamentary nies involved in the distribution, rental, and support FRIDAY, MARCH 23 The House Is Sitting—The House is sitting on Feb. of equipment used in construction, mining, forestry, Calendar 26 and will sit every weekday until breaking again on power generation, agriculture, and industrial applica- Former First Lady Michelle Obama to Speak in Cal- March 2. It will take a two-week break from March tions. 5-7:30 p.m. (or after votes). Parliamentary gary—Former U.S. first lady Michelle Obama will be in 5-16. After returning on March 19 and sitting every Dining Room, Centre Block. RSVP to rsvp@blueskys- Calgary for a 7 p.m. event at the Calgary Stampede Cor- online weekday for the next nearly two weeks, the House will trategygroup.com or 613-241-3512. ral. For tickets, calgarychamber.com or ticketmaster.ca. again break from March 30 to April 13. It will resume THURSDAY, MARCH 1 THURSDAY, MARCH 29 sitting April 16 and sit every weekday until leaving for a one-week break from May 14-21. After returning on Perspectives on Tax Reform and Innovation—Join Community Liaison Officers’ Group Ottawa—The CLO May 22, the House is scheduled to sit every weekday the Canadian Club of Ottawa and panellists from in- Group is hosting a 2017/2018 series of information until adjourning for the summer break in late June. The dustries driven by innovation for lunch and a discus- sessions for foreign diplomatic missions’ personnel re- CPTPP IS A GENERATIONAL ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY

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