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Chief Marcia Canada is in transition Brown Martel, and the opportunity pictured on Oct. 6, 2017, singing is there to get it right, in front of Centre Block after the making Canada stron- government announced a ger by ensuring that it historic agree- works for everyone— ment in prin- ciple providing or to continue down a $500-million to $800-million in path that has proven restitution for In- digenous children only to produce pro- affected by the Sixties Scoop, found inequities. including Ms. That’s our choice. And Brown Martel who was taken away this is the time to get from her family when she was a it right. child. The Hill Times photograph by Andew Meade

The needs are great and the Indigenous languages legislation we can learn from and build on. and strengthen their communi- priorities are many—such is the will be a landmark achievement Some First Nations have expressed ties for all their citizens. This work legacy of colonialism. This is why for First Nations and Canada, and interest in exploring a co-develop- needs to continue and be supported. Perry Bellegrade our priority is building a strong for our children. Reconnecting to ment approach to child welfare leg- As we set a strong foundation foundation to support ongoing our languages and cultures is part islation, as called for by the TRC. for change, we will continue to Opinion change and progress. Refl ecting on of our healing journey. Research First Nations must chart the path to advance across other priority areas. and building from our past is es- shows it improves mental and solutions founded on the exercise These include restoring the original irst Nations and Canadians sential as we set the path forward. physical health. Young people fl uent of their inherent jurisdiction. First Treaty relationship. The treaties, Fcan agree on two things: the Revitalizing First Nations’ in their original language do better Nations’ governments are ready to after all, made this country possible. importance of respecting rights, languages is a foundation in our in life. Healthy, young First Nations work with federal and provincial We will continue to press for a bet- and the importance of caring work towards reconciliation. This people will lift up their nations and governments to end discrimination ter approach to resolving outstand- for and loving our children and is a top priority for every First their neighbours. I look forward for the sake of our children. ing land issues, and our ability to securing a prosperous future for Nation because no First Nation to the day when all First Nations Funding of essential govern- make the decisions that affect our them. Those values form the es- language is safe. More of our children build their dreams using ment services is a key part of lands and our lives. All of this work sence of the First Nations agenda. people are learning their languag- the languages of their Elders. good governance, not only in child will be aided by Canada’s imple- Canada has acknowledged es, but more needs to be done. Our children are the centre of welfare. Moving to a new fi scal mentation of the UN Declaration that the failure to respect First Our languages are born of these our nations and our families. Yet relationship is in all our interests. on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Nations rights is a national hu- lands. They are central to our cul- the level of apprehensions of First There are many studies showing bill (C-262). We look forward to Bill man rights issue from access to tures, ceremonies, and laws. For Nations children has been de- the billions upon billions of dollars C-262 being passed early in the up- clean water, quality education, First Nations, language is life. scribed as a human rights crisis by that First Nations will contribute to coming session of Parliament. This protecting Indigenous languages, Consistent with the Truth and no less than the minister respon- the national economy if we close will move all of us forward and will land rights and our right to self- Reconciliation Commission’s Call sible. The AFN went to the Cana- the gaps in education, employment, be a monumental moment in this determination. These rights are to Action, the Assembly of First Na- dian Human Rights Tribunal and, and other indicators. Closing these country’s history. inherent to First Nations and em- tions continues to work with Cana- in 2016, the tribunal ruled that our gaps requires stability and predict- Canada is in transition and bedded in the treaties and other da on co-developing an Indigenous children are being treated unfairly ability of funding so our leaders and the opportunity is there to get it agreements between First Nations Languages Act. This legislation and experiencing discrimination nations can plan strategically. Our right, making Canada stronger by and Canada. will preserve, protect and revitalize through a system that is tragically work on a new fi scal relationship ensuring that it works for every- Honouring and implement- Indigenous languages and ensure underfunded. We must move away with Canada is already producing one—or to continue down a path ing these rights is essential to the necessary fi scal supports are in from apprehension and toward positive results. First Nations can that has proven only to produce reconciliation, closing the gap in place. This work is the result of de- prevention. Our goal, whenever now carry over funding from one profound inequities. That’s our the quality of life between First cades of advocacy by First Nations. possible, is to keep children with year to the next, which rewards choice. And this is the time to get Nations and Canada, and building We have momentum and we antici- their families and in their commu- sound fi scal management rather it right. a stronger country for all of us. pate seeing legislation in the future nities. We need to reform the child than punish it. First Nations will be Perry Bellegarde is the na- Simply put, when First Nations’ to coincide with the United Nations welfare system, with First Nations able to engage in multi-year fund- tional chief of the Assembly of rights are respected, Canada will International Year of Indigenous leading the way. There are proven ing which means our governments First Nations. be a better place. Languages. First Nations-led approaches that can plan for the long-term and build The Hill Times

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Feature Lobbying The Top 100 Lobbyists infl uential players hit the right notes

Power crowd: pictured May 9, 2018, at the Writers’ Trust of Canada’s Politics & the Pen gala at the Château Laurier hotel in Ottawa, attracts loads of lobbyists. Photograph courtesy of Matthew Usherwood, Writers’ Trust of Canada

BY BEATRICE PAEZ ment. Some are infl uential by dint of a new generation of lobbyists the right notes for their issue to gain Of the more than of the constituency they represent, and shakeups within the industry. traction, especially heading into the 5,000 lobbyists n a hyper-social industry where rather than their willingness to Because it is limited to those fi nal year of the party’s mandate. Icocktail circuits, receptions, heap praise on the government registered to lobby federally, infl u- Chris Smillie, principal at Tactix on the federal and luncheons are the norm, for while cozying up to the opposition. ential players such as the Assembly Government Relations, said that lobbyists, one’s visibility within Others are well-connected insid- of First Nations National Chief means speaking to the three pri- registry, the the Ottawa bubble matters. ers who know how to tailor their Perry Bellegarde and Inuit Ta- orities on the feds’ agenda: gender While the Top 100 Lobbyists asks to fi t with the government’s piriit Kanatami’s president Natan equality, middle class, and climate names listed, List is not a popularity contest, agenda. Obed—who both represent a large change and the environment. lobbyists’ reputation, profi le on In a series of on-background constituency and were recently “If you talk about tax credits for the most the Hill, perceived infl uence, and interviews, The Hill Times spoke given a fresh mandates—are not with this government, that falls on effectiveness, as judged by their with more than a dozen prominent on the list. Lobbying rules exempt deaf ears. But if you want to talk part, occupy an peers, play into considerations on lobbyists who offered insights on certain organizations advocating about initiatives to help employ- who should make the cut. how the list might be updated. for First Nations communities from ment in areas of underemployment enviable position Of the more than 5,000 lob- Using last year’s list as a start- having to register their employees. … and how it helps them in rural, byists on the federal registry, the ing point, we dropped and added Hired guns, however, are expected remote Canada, those are the kinds as having the ear names listed here, for the most names to account for changes in to disclose their activities. of things that the government part, occupy an enviable position the government’s legislative priori- When lobbying the Trudeau wants to listen to,” he said. of the government. as having the ear of the govern- ties and to refl ect the ascendance government, lobbyists have to hit Continued on page 9 TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE MINING®

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Lobbying Feature Steel lobbyist Galimberti

fi ts profi le Andre Albinati and Velma McColl, co-managing principals at Earnscliffe Strategy Group, are fi xtures on the Top 100 Lobbyists List. Ms. McColl is lauded by her peers for her work in organizing events for of infl uential women in the government relations industry. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade player Infl uencing the policy process Continued from page 6 is also as much about shaping the Susan Smith, principal at public discourse. “If you’re [a politi- Bluesky Strategy Group, said cian] hearing it from a lobbyist or that being an effective lobbyist is a company or an association, that’s about knowing how to make use not enough to make a change. You of the time that politicians carve need to hear it from the public,” Mr. out for a meeting. “I’m a good lob- Murphy noted. byist if I’m 100 per cent respectful Lobbying is about more than Hassan Yussuff has considerable clout with the Lib- of your time and that I know why just “pushing an open door” on eral government, political observers say. The head of I’ve asked you for that meeting … an issue that dovetails with the the Canadian Labour of Congress was even recruited Shaw Communications’ Alayne Crawford and Ensight Canada’s and it’s presented in a way that government’s agenda, said An- to sit on the government’s NAFTA advisory council in Andrew Balfour at the Government Relations Institute of Canada’s enables people to see what the drew Balfour, associate principal 2017. The Hill Times fi le photograph by Andrew Meade back-to-Parliament shindig in 2017. The Hill Times fi le photograph next steps are, if any.” at Navigator. In an interview with Instead, he The Hill Times, Sheamus said, it’s swaying the government’s posi- Canada-U.S. trade dispute, which the government’s NAFTA advisory Murphy, vice-president about tion or mindset on a somewhat forced Ottawa to impose $16.6-bil- council, the Canadian Labour of of federal advocacy at diffi cult issue. lion in countermeasures on Congress’ Hassan Yussuff, along Counsel Public Affairs, steel and aluminum exports and with Unifor’s Jerry Dias, has been also underscored the The NAFTA players products from the U.S. in July. His able to push for the more progres- importance of respecting association represents roughly 10 sive elements of the deal that have a public offi ce holder’s The release of the list comes as steel producers and manufactur- been settled, including improving time and the use of “fact- the Trudeau government is relent- ers in Canada, which employ more the wages of auto workers in Mex- based arguments” in a way lessly renegotiating a NAFTA than 23,000 Canadians. ico. Mr. Yussuff’s next challenge is that resonates politically. deal that it can sell to Canadians, nudging the feds into embracing As a consultant lobby- which is why many of the names national pharmacare program. ist, Mr. Murphy said his job featured, from the dairy lobby to is to understand the “politics labour unions to auto companies, Hot fi les of every situation,” and how have a stake in the talks. THE TOP the issue will play out at Of all the lobbyists who It’s not always possible to tie the riding level and made the cut, Joseph Galimberti, specifi c policy wins to the work of within caucus. “[It’s president of the Canadian Steel lobbyists, whose efforts can take about] ensuring Producers Association, was fre- a while to materialize. In fact, one you’re covering all quently cited as someone who measure of a lobbyist’s effective- the bases—staff, fi ts the profi le of an infl uen- ness is the ability to quietly pull off MPs, civil ser- tial player. Mr. Galimberti, a win and stay out of the headlines. vice—you can’t a new addition, has 100 But there are a few notable just focus on seen his stature LOBBYISTS cases. Part of the credit for the [one group] elevated government’s call to temporar- in isolation. largely ily shelve its clean fuel standard They’re all thanks Mr. Galimberti’s ability to ensure until after the election might be linked,” he to the Canada retaliated was “fairly im- attributed to the work of James added. pressive,” because the “government Kusie, Imperial Oil’s director of came under pressure from business government relations, who has groups not to,” said one lobbyist been active on the fi le, according who spoke on background. Prime to one lobbyist. The Liberals once Minister even made called the standard the “single room in his schedule in the wake largest emission-reduction policy,” of Washington’s decision to impose and in outlining the rationale for tariffs to meet with Mr. Galimberti postponing its rollout, Environ- one on one in Ottawa. ment Canada cited the need for Whereas with the Conserva- more time to conduct a “robust tive government, labour had technical and economic analysis” Joseph Galimberti, president of the Canadian Steel Producers Association, marginal infl uence, it continues to ensure the goals are met. has seen his stature rise largely thanks to the ongoing trade dispute between to have considerable clout under Canada and the U.S. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade the Liberals. From his perch on Continued on page 10 10 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2018 | THE HILL TIMES INSIDER’S GUIDE

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Continued from page 9 Filings registered under the CEO’s name show the company’s consistent THE HILL TIMES’ TOP 100 LOBBYISTS 2018: contact with the government, including three reports tied to Environment Minis- LOBBYISTS TITLE/AFFILIATION LOBBYISTS TITLE/AFFILIATION ter Catherine McKenna. (Mr. Kusie also happens to be married to Conservative Andre Albinati principal, Earnscliffe Strategy Group Ron Lemaire president, Canadian Produce Marketing Association MP and once served as Ian Anderson CEO, Kinder Morgan Victoria Lennox CEO, Startup Canada ’s issues manager at the Chris Aylward national executive vice-president, Public Services Michel Liboiron senior director, government relations, public policy, CIBC Prime Minister’s Offi ce.) Alliance Canada Karl Littler vice-president, Retail Council of Canada Andrew Balfour associate principal, Navigator Fitti Lourenco director of government affairs, Air Canada Eric Baptiste CEO, Society of Composers, Authors, and Music Tobias Lütke CEO, Shopify Publishers of Canada (SOCAN) Mary MacDonald senior vice-president and chief conservation offi cer, THE TOP president and CEO, Canadian Chamber of Commerce World Wildlife Fund Mirko Bibic chief legal, regulatory offi cer, and vice-president of Greg MacEachern senior vice-president, Proof Strategies corporate development, BCE Inc. Richard Mahoney managing director, McMillan Vantage Policy Group Heidi Bonnell vice-president, federal government affairs, Rogers John Manley president and CEO, Business Council of Canada Communications Monica Mascantonio vice-president of government communications, Kevin Bosch vice-president of public affairs, Hill and Knowlton Scotiabank Strategies Joseph Mayer vice-president of patient and public advocacy, Scott Bradley vice-president of corporate affairs, Huawei Canadian Medical Association 100 Philip Cartwright vice-president, transportation, infrastructure, and Sergio Marchi president and CEO, Canadian Electricty Association economic development, Global Public Affairs Velma McColl principal, Earnscliffe Strategy Group Kevin Chan public policy director, Facebook Margaret McGuffi n executive director, Canadian Music Publishers LOBBYISTS Peter Clark president of Grey, Clark, Shih, and Associates Association Gary Clement senior manager, government relations, TD Bank Colin McKay head of public policy and government relations, Alayne Crawford director of corporate affairs, Shaw Communications Google Eric Hebert-Daly national executive director, Canadian Parks and Don Moors senior vice-president, Temple Scott Associates Then there’s the efforts of groups like Wilderness Society Sheamus Murphy vice-president, federal advocacy, Counsel Public the Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Televi- Dennis Darby president and CEO, Alliance of Canadian Affairs sion, and Radio Arts, a labour union that Manufacturers and Exporters Mark Nantais president, Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ represents performers in these sectors, Paul Davidson president, Universities Canada Association which lobbied Mélanie Joly, then the her- John Delacourt vice-president, Ensight Canada Derek Nighbor CEO, Forest Products Association of Canada itage minister, to convince the Canadian Jerry Dias national president of Unifor David Paterson vice-president of corporate and environmental affairs, Radio-television and Telecommunications Lindsey Ehman manager, communications and stakeholder relations, General Motors of Canada Commissions to reverse its 2017 ruling, Grain Growers of Canada Martin-Pierre Pelletier senior partner, Prospectus Associates which would have reduced the amount Marlene Floyd national director of corporate affairs, Microsoft Canada of money broadcasters are required to Anthony Polci vice-president, government relations, Canadian Shimon Fogel CEO, Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs Bankers Association spend on Canadian programming. Ms. Joly then ordered the broadcast regulator Nicole Foster head of public policy, Amazon Web Services Inc. Tim Powers vice-chairman, Summa Strategies Canada to review its decision; in late August, the Pamela Fralick CEO, Innovative Medicines Canada consultant, David Pratt & Associates CRTC overturned it. Kim Furlong director, federal government affairs, Amgen Canada Inc. Pierre Pyun vice-president of government affairs and public affairs, Within the $950-million supercluster Joseph Galimberti president, Canadian Steel Producers Association Bombardier competition, which drew more than 50 Robert Ghiz president and CEO, Canadian Wireless Gordon Quaiattini partner, Maple Leaf Strategies applicants, two big winners emerged: the Telecommunications Association Jim Quick president and CEO, Aerospace Industries Association University of Waterloo and MaRS Dis- Andy Gibbons director, government relations WestJet Airlines of Canada covery District. Waterloo nabbed a spot Sarah Goldfeder principal, Earnscliffe Strategy Group Elizabeth Roscoe national practice leader of public affairs, Hill and in two of the fi ve innovation hubs that Daniel-Robert Gooch president, Canadian Airports Council Knowlton Strategies Ottawa hopes to develop. One project Pierre Gratton president and CEO, Mining Association of Canada Chad Rogers partner, Crestview Strategy involves building an artifi cial intelligence Maryscott Greenwood principal, Dentons/CEO, Canadian American Business Louis-Charles Roy senior consultant, Proof Strategies hub in Quebec, while another is focused Council Carole Saab executive director, policy and government relations, on “advanced manufacturing,” which Lynne Groulx executive director, Native Women’s Association of Canada Federation of Canadian Municipalities MaRS will also play a role in shaping. Feridun Hamdullahpur president and vice-chancellor, University of Waterloo Lisa Samson managing partner for Ottawa, StrategyCorp Diana Sarosi executive director, Oxfam Canada The tech factor Katlyn Harrison vice-president, Summa Strategies Canada Bruce Hartley senior partner, Prospectus Associates Yves Savoie CEO, Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada Facebook Canada raised eyebrows Reed Hastings CEO, Netfl ix Johanne Senécal senior vice-president, federal government and regulatory affairs, Telus earlier this year, including within the Lynne Hudson president and CEO, Canadian Cancer Society Susan Smith principal, Bluesky Strategy Group lobbying industry, for insisting that its Caroline Hughes vice-president, government relations, Ford Motor Co. in-house reps didn’t cross the threshold of Canada Christopher Smilie principal, TACTIX for registration, even as its head of pub- Jim Irving CEO of Irving Shipbuilding Leslie Swartman manager, public affairs, MDA Systems Ltd. lic policy, Kevin Chan, was perceived Joe Jordan senior associate, Bluesky Strategy Group Rob Taylor associate vice-president of North American advocacy, Canadian Pacifi c Railway to have access to cabinet members. Lori Kennedy director of regulatory affairs, Canadian Pacifi c Railway (Finance Minister enlisted Carla Ventin senior vice-president, federal government affairs, Food Patrick Kennedy principal, Earnscliffe Strategy Group him to help set up a Facebook Live and Consumer Products of Canada Jason Kerr director, government relations, Canadian Automobile event; Mr. Chan said the meeting was Michael Villeneuve CEO, Canadian Nurses Association Association just focused on that task.) Stephen Waddell national executive director, Alliance of Canadian James Kusie director of government relations, Imperial Oil Under federal rules, in-house lobbyists Cinema, Television, and Radio Artists Jarett Lalonde director, Global Public Affairs aren’t required to register if their duties George Wamala director, regulatory and government affairs, Royal fall below 20 per cent of their overall work. Tim Lambert CEO, Egg Farmers of Canada Bank of Canada Facebook’s absence from the registry Eric Lamoureux managing director, Public Affairs Institute Huw Williams president, Impact Public Affairs caused an uproar, with critics saying some Louis-Alexandre CN Railway Russell Williams vice-president, government relations and public policy, organizations don’t necessarily need to log Lanthier Diabetes Canada long hours in order to wield infl uence. Jacquie LaRocque principal, Compass Rose Group Yung Wu CEO, MaRS Discovery District Jacques Lefebvre CEO of Dairy Farmers of Canada Continued on page 12 Hassan Yussuff president, Canadian Labour Congress THINK OUTSIDE THE MAILBOX

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HAMISH MARSHALL ONE PERSUASION ’s Five infl uential 2019 campaign chair- man started his own public affairs shop advocates, in January with his fellow Tory opera- tives. Hamish Mar- strategists to shall helped plot Mr. Scheer’s leadership victory and was set watch: to claim a win in the Ontario provincial race until Patrick Brown, One Persua- MICHELE AUSTIN ANDREA STAIRS sion’s client at the TWITTER CANADA time, was forced to EBAY Twitter Canada drop out of the race scooped up this for- Ever heard of de mi- amid sexual miscon- mer top aide to Rona nimis? Follow NAFTA duct allegations. Mr. Ambrose from Sum- talks closely enough, Brown and One have ma Strategies earlier and you’ve likely heard since severed ties. of this threshold under this year. Ms. Austin JENNIFER FLANAGAN had been under the which Canadians are five-year lobbying allowed to import ACTUA ban from her time as goods from the U.S. As co-founder of Conservative staffer, without having to pay an organization that but she was cleared duty and sales tax. advocates for young to lobby in January. EBay Canada’s country women’s inclusion The social media manager, Andrea in the STEM fi eld, giant filed its first Stairs, has been hitting Jennifer Flanagan official registration the airwaves regu- is someone who has in April, disclosing larly advocating for the been on the front lines that it plans to lobby limit—set at $20—to urging the government on a number of files, be increased. If the to ensure there’s more including the govern- Trudeau government of a gender balance in ment’s plans to over- gives ground on this in scientifi c research, ac- haul broadcasting the face of opposition cording to one lobbyist. and telecommunica- from the retail lobby, Whenever Parliament is back in session, receptions and cocktail parties thrown by lobbyists are typically not Last year, Science Min- tions regulations. one lobbyist said, credit hard to fi nd. The Hill Times fi le photograph ister Expect Ms. Austin to in part could be attrib- even threatened to cut be pounding the Hill uted to Ms. Stairs. the research funding pavement regularly, NANCY PECKFORD work that Equal Voice government to pro- After years of helping ford is vying to be of universities if they as she’s indicated has done over the vide paid maternity women across the the mayor of North didn’t make more of she’ll be spending EQUAL VOICE years, from pushing leave for politicians, political spectrum get Grenville, Ont., a an effort to nominate more than 20 per While Nancy for more representa- is helping inform the elected, Ms. Peckford township of 16,000 more women to fi ll cent of her time Peckford isn’t a reg- tion of women in pub- feds’ agenda around is running for offi ce people, located south the Canada Research lobbying. istered lobbyist, the lic offi ce to urging the gender equality. herself. Ms. Peck- of Ottawa. Chair posts.

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and has an interest in negotiating to research universities, which has the question now is: Does this Continued from page 10 the terms under which it could be given it access to a pool of talent type of coverage push their issue THE TOP That Chan is now registered fed- regulated in the face of concerns and government funding to further farther down the road? erally, and has deep ties to the Liber- around election meddling. develop its 5G mobile technology, Huawei also has insiders on its als, makes him a notable contender Chinese technology giant Hua- the next-generation of wireless tech. payroll: Scott Bradley, its vice- for the list. But not all lobbyists The wei Canada is also a new addition “Huawei has been very careful president, ran for the federal Liber- Hill Times spoke with agreed. to the list. Though the company with how they’ve presented them- als in Ottawa Centre in 2011, and Some said Mr. Chan attracted operates under a cloud of suspicion, selves to the government,” said one Jake Enwright, who left his post unwanted attention for his with the U.S. and Canadian govern- lobbyist. “But they’ve defi nitely as Conservative Leader Andrew 100 company at a time when it was ment viewing it as a security threat, gotten some big wins. They tend Scheer’s communications director already taking a beating for the Huawei has arguably been able to to move quietly, which is to their in March to work for the telecom Cambridge Analytica breach. Still, establish a foothold in Canada. A credit. They’re sensitive to the sen- giant. As a former staffer in the Of- LOBBYISTS others argued that Mr. Chan repre- Globe and Mail investigation in May sitivities of their relationship.” fi ce of the Leader of the Opposition sents a company that has massive revealed that, over the years, the In the wake of that investiga- infl uence on the political discourse company has established strong ties tive report, another lobbyist said, Continued on page 23 NEW!

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Conservative the third party is to not make your- Leader Andrew self smaller. If the clown show to the Scheer and his south has taught us anything, surely Conservatives have it is the need for reasonable checks Prime Minister on the pursuit of unbridled growth at Justin Trudeau, correctly identifi ed the importance of the expense the very inputs that fuel pictured in this that growth. There is a strong need for fi le photo at the the Trudeau brand to the Liberals and that perspective on the national stage, National Press especially at this moment. Theatre in Ottawa. have undertaken a very structured The Conservatives seem to be The Liberals are chomping at the bit to get at this probably enjoying campaign to knock the prime min- thing, raising tons of cash and driving the chaos on either numerous narratives. I think they side, but they get ister down a few notches, but they have correctly identifi ed the impor- complacent at tance of the Trudeau brand to the their peril. The Hill also need to pick their battles. The Liberals and have undertaken a very Times photograph structured campaign to knock him by Andrew Meade Hill Times photo- graph by Andrew down a few notches. That being said, Meade I would caution whoever is pulling the strings that when the maximum outrage button is pushed for both the NDP Leader destruction of NAFTA and who paid , for a swing set, images of a boy and pictured in this a wolf start to materialize. They will fi le photo at also need to pick their battles, as some the National of their rage merchants have landed Press Theatre effective body blows but have failed in Ottawa. Joe to differentiate between criticisms Jordan says of process and criticisms of policy, he hopes the leaving the appearance of being on troubles in the the questionable side of certain issues. NDP are not While it remains to be seen what the as bad as they impact of ’s new party appear because will have, my sense is that it is an un- the govern- helpful distraction. They will also have ment needs to keep an eye on the Ford govern- good opposition ment in Ontario, as that will be a key parties. The Hill battleground in 2019. Times photo- The Liberals are probably enjoying graph by Andrew the chaos on either side, but they get Meade complacent at their peril. The fact that your opposition is not in a position to take full advantage of your self- or are not, doing. Calm and reasoned infl icted wounds does not mean that discourse will be in short supply and they are not happening and that they any correlation between impact and won’t lead to your eventual demise. anger has already left town. As the current pitchers of record, they Back Internally, individual MPs will will need to tighten up their narra- become increasing sensitive to how tives. Connecting the dots in a clear issues will affect their own re-election and consistent manner will allow chances and will take steps to try them to benefi t from policies in hand, and mitigate the negatives. Suffi ce to as opposed to counting on the benefi t say the whips will be earning their from ones in the bush. Stéphane Dion in the Joe Jordan salaries. has already demonstrated that policy In the House Increasingly, the players will at- alone will not get it done, they need tempt to wring every possible political to tell Canadians what they are doing, advantage out of every situation with why they are doing it, and why they TTAWA—In an era of perpetual the result being the House and com- are in a better position to do it than Oelectioneering you could be for- mittees becoming hyperbolic cham- the alternatives. While it might be given for assuming that the last fall bers where actual policy is relegated more fun to sit around and discuss saddle… session before the next election would to second-class status. big ideas, it is a simple thing like seat resemble a slow and seamless crawl To further complicate matters, count that determines whose ideas are toward the status quo, but you’d be this will all be happening in an really going to matter. It is no coinci- Over the next few months, the wrong. Regardless of the previous lev- expedited way, as one aspect of dence that the word “politics” contains els of partisan activity, elections are fi xed election dates that often gets the word politics! parties will test and refi ne their the Red Bull at the party and, given overlooked is that the bureaucracy So, as we launch into the home our starting point, I think there might tends to drop tools about six months stretch, take very little at face value communications strategies, all the be some vodka involved as well. out. By late spring, Parliament will and hang on to your emotions, as well Let’s take a quick look at the be a place of motion, as opposed as your hat; that loose formation of while adjusting to what the other impact a looming election has on to action, and the spinning will be many moving parts is just your gov- parties are, or are not, doing. Calm and the machine and then examine each so intense that I fully expect to see ernment at work. major party through a political, albeit, furniture on the lawn. Joe Jordan, a second generation reasoned discourse will be in short slightly rose-coloured, lens. In terms of the parties, I honestly Liberal MP who represented Leeds- Over the next few months, the par- hope that situation inside the NDP Grenville, Ont., from 1997 to 2004, is supply and any correlation between ties will test and refi ne their commu- is not as bad as it appears from the a senior associate at Bluesky Strat- nications strategies, all the while ad- outside. Political strategies are not an egy Group. impact and anger has already left town. justing to what the other parties are, exact science, but a good strategy for The Hill Times THE HILL TIMES INSIDER’S GUIDE | MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2018 15

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catapults be stationed all along by the hourly automatic hamster the 49th parallel and October be feeder of Trumpian madness. That renamed Trumpuary. reality also applies to every other A goulash of grief in every Woodward’s warning referred country that relies on sane and to the future of the United States, competent American leadership and therefore of democracy, being to conduct its economic, national in the hands of a terrifyingly irra- security and political affairs. pot? The Trump midterms tional actor, but the fact that Trump Which makes the Republicans in isn’t the only agent of disruption Congress asymmetrically respon- careening across the political land- sible for not just the future of their scape is also worth waking up to. country but the future of the world. aren’t just about America While Trump has been per- With the midterms less than two verting the imperatives of the months away, the Trump presidency the leader of what at press time American presidency as a one- systematically degrading democracy Between Bob Woodward’s was still the free world has said man indictment of the system in the country that has symbolized, forensic reconstruction and done so many unbelievably itself, other, equally disruptive defended, and promoted it around disturbing, destabilizing things actors have been doing the same the world for the past century, and of meetings that read that his improbable tenure in the elsewhere. From Doug Ford’s events elsewhere not standing still, like a cross between job is beginning to look like one weaponization of Canada’s it would be good for the world to long SNL Alec Baldwin sketch, democratic infrastructure to get some sense from the Republican Dr. Strangelove, Being only not funny. undermine democracy to Recep Party of what system of governance Th ere and Pee Wee’s Between Woodward’s forensic Tayyip Erdogan’s leveraging of it envisions for a post-democracy reconstruction of meetings that rigged elections to double down America. A let’s-jail-all-the-journal- Playhouse and the Lisa Van dusen read like a cross between Dr. on dictatorship, the preposterous ists Turkey model? A Venezuelan twisting of democracy’s strengths brutocracy? China’s surveillance recent anonymous What Fresh Hell Strangelove, Being There and Pee Wee’s Playhouse and the into weaknesses is trending. state of re-education camps and op-ed in Th e New York recent anonymous op-ed in The For those of us in the rest of horrifyingly Orwellian social credit Times that, evidently, ONTREAL—In the recent New York Times that, evidently, the world, America’s apparent ratings that rank people based on Mcourse of promoting his aimed to reassure the world that siege by that same incipient New their obedience to the state and pun- aimed to reassure the latest book, Fear: Trump in the there are patriotic embeds in the World Order contagion of corrup- ish critical thinking? world that there are White House, legendary Washing- White House running interfer- tion and cynicism is special, and It would be great if you could ton Post reporter Bob Woodward ence between the president and not just because its front man is let the world know what it’s in patriotic embeds in the told NPR ominously, “I am con- potentially apocalyptic executive a professional reality show host, for. Quite a few of us may need White House running vinced that people need to wake functions, a portrait isn’t really not an amateur. to start boosting our “model of up and not kind of pretend this is emerging. The portrait actually Aside from the serious long- virtue” ratings. interference between the just politics or this is partisan. ... emerged a while ago—some- term impact of the state of mind Lisa Van Dusen is associate president and potentially We are at a pivot point in history.” where between tiki-torch Nazis of Donald Trump on the fate of editor of Policy Magazine and What people need to wake up and torching the G7—and it’s an the Canadian economy in the was a Washington and New apocalyptic executive to, based not only on Woodward’s Edvard Munch likeness of a guy NAFTA negotiations and other York-based editor at UPI, AP, and functions, a portrait isn’t reporting but on the overwhelm- entirely capable of walking into trade fi les, Canada is now dealing ABC. She writes a weekly column ing hourly anecdotal evidence the Oval Offi ce tomorrow morn- with a neighbour and bilateral for The Hill Times. really emerging. from the subject himself, is that ing and demanding that trebuchet partner completely preoccupied The Hill Times

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The NDP’s Mr. Goodale told The Hill Times last year that he still gets Finance Minister Bill Morneau, left, Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc, and Foreign Affairs Minister Nathan Cullen, and nervous in Question Period, but were named the most infl uential ministers in cabinet in the The Hill Times’ 26th annual Politically has benefi ted from having had Savvy Survey. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade Conservatives Pierre a chance to see and learn from Poilievre, Andrew big names over the years like the late Jerry Yanover who worked in ister (Mississauga- Now, as NAFTA dominates the approving an Arctic surf clam Scheer, and Michelle the Liberal House Leader’s Offi ce Malton, Ont.) and Environment news with talk of dairy, dispute licence to a company that em- Rempel also took for decades and past PMs Jean Minister Catherine McKenna resolutions, and sunset clauses, ployed a family member. Chrétien, Paul Martin, and Pierre (Ottawa Centre, Ont.), who both Ms. Freeland’s light shines Mr. Trudeau was named the top honours. Trudeau, former NDP leader Tom- received the lion’s share of their brighter. most quotable and second-best my Douglas, and former Liberal votes from Conservatives. “[She’s the] the smartest politi- fundraiser (after Mr. Scheer), but BY NEIL MOSS MP Otto Lang, among others. “It’s a great privilege to serve cian in Canada,” said one respon- was also given the ignominy of In this year’s edition of the in Parliament, which is Canada’s dent. Another called her the “only being named the MP with the survey, conducted by Forum Re- ultimate forum for political ac- smart one in the room.” worst sense of humour, tying with ARLIAMENT HILL—Public search between July 25 and Aug. countability. The health of our A number of respondents said Conservative MP Michael Cooper PSafety Minister Ralph Goo- 31, 136 people participated in the democracy depends on it. So Ms. Freeland was a “badass.” (St. Albert-Edmonton, Alta.) who dale, Intergovernmental Affairs online poll, many of whom work in Question Period, in scrums The foreign minister, no was the sole winner (if you can Minister Dominic LeBlanc, and in politics. The results have been outside the House and in public stranger to the 90-minute fl ight call it that?) last year. Foreign Affairs Minister Chrys- weighted to refl ect party stand- encounters in local communi- between Ottawa and Washington, Mr. Cooper’s Tory colleague tia Freeland are this year’s best ings in the House. ties across the country, I think tied with parliamentary secre- has made waves, cabinet ministers in Question Lorne Bozinoff, the president it’s important to try very hard to tary to the government House as he was named the most effec- Period, according to politicos who of Forum Research, said he gets provide substantive information leader (Winni- tive Conservative MP in Question participated in The Hill Times’ 26 th a sense that MPs build an image to Canadians to keep people well peg North, Man.) as the hardest- Period, the best opposition MP annual Politically Savvy Survey. within their party and score well informed and confi dent about the working MP, after Conservative in scrums, as well as the second- Mr. Goodale (Regina-Wascana, on multiple questions when they proper management of “their gov- Leader Andrew Scheer (Regina- most quotable MP on Parliament Sask.) claimed the top spot with develop a “halo effect” where they ernment and the country. This is Qu’Appelle, Sask.). Hill, only behind Mr. Trudeau, more than a quarter of the vote. get the image of being good at a especially true in a portfolio like As a former deputy editor of as well as coming in fi fth as the This is the second year in a row lot of things. Public Safety,” said Mr. Goodale in the Financial Times, Ms. Freeland’s hardest-working MP. he was voted the top minister in Mr. Goodale also was named a statement to The Hill Times. journalistic past comes in handy Mr. Poilievre (Carleton, Ont.) that category. the fourth-best public speaker, on the Hill, as she fi nished second was fi rst elected in 2004 when he A survey respondent said that with 7.9 per cent of the vote. ‘Badass’ Freeland named to Mr. Goodale as the best cabinet defeated then-defence minister Mr. Goodale is “clear,” “succinct,” Grit MP Joël Lightbound (Lou- most infl uential minister minister in scrums, and the third- David Pratt. He has been a vocal and “in control.” is-Hébert, Que.) was voted the Finishing ahead of the pub- most effective minister in QP. antagonizer of the Liberals on First elected as a Member of most effective Liberal during QP, lic safety minister as the most The prime minister’s former carbon pricing, as his party’s Parliament in 1974, he has the beating out his boss, Mr. Trudeau, infl uential minister in cabinet are babysitter, Mr. LeBlanc, was picked fi nance critic. distinction of being the only cur- who came second. Ms. Freeland (University-Rosedale, as the second-best cabinet minister One respondent said Mr. rent MP to have sat in the House Mr. Lightbound plays a vis- Ont.), Mr. LeBlanc (Beauséjour, in QP, and the second-most infl uen- Poilievre makes the government of Commons under both Prime ible role in the House as the N.B.), and Mr. Morneau, from fi rst tial minister in cabinet. “squirm” and is able to catch Mr. Minister Justin Trudeau (Pap- parliamentary secretary for the to third respectively. Numerous respondents Trudeau off guard. Another said ineau, Que.), and his father, fi nance minister. The 30-year-old The trio claimed the top three said that Mr. LeBlanc’s per- he is “relentless in his attacks.” former prime minister Pierre has been Finance Minister Bill spots as the most infl uential min- sonal relationship with Mr. “He is well-spoken, witty, and Elliott Trudeau—although he Morneau’s ( Centre, Ont.) isters last year as well. Trudeau gives him an added to the point,” one respondent said hasn’t been an MP continuously trusted sidekick over attacks on Ms. Freeland fi nished third in edge. Mr. LeBlanc’s father, Ro- of Mr. Poilievre. between the two. the government’s tax reforms and the category last year, but shot up méo LeBlanc, was a minister in Another called him a “great” Multiple respondents sug- criticism of the fi nance minister’s to fi rst this year, almost doubling Pierre Trudeau’s cabinet. Their opposition critic who is “very gested Mr. Goodale’s seniority alleged confl icts of interest. the percentage of second-place sons have known each other smug” and gets “nice sound bites.” and his straight-shooting style Mr. Goodale was also voted Mr. LeBlanc. since they were both children. Mr. Poilievre’s support came from gave him a special role amongst the fourth-most infl uential cabinet Mr. Bozinoff said the impor- Last week, the ethics commis- all three major parties. He received relatively unseasoned cabinet minister in Mr. Trudeau’s cabinet, tance of the minister’s portfolio sioner found that Mr. LeBlanc colleagues. fi nishing ahead of Innovation Min- has a “huge impact.” was in a confl ict of interest for Continued on page 20 THE HILL TIMES INSIDER’S GUIDE | MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2018 17 Politically Savvy Survey Feature

Results of The Hill Times’ 26th Annual Politically Savvy Survey

A total of 136 people responded to The Hill Most Effective NDP MP in Question Period Cabinet Minister with Most Infl uence in Cabinet Hardest Working MP on the Hill Times’ Politically Savvy Survey this year, conducted NDP MP Nathan Cullen 33.0 % Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland 26.8 % Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer 8.2 % NDP MP 9.9 % Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc 14.5 % Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux 5.3 % online by Forum Research between July 25 and NDP MP Ruth Ellen Brosseau 7.7 % Finance Minister Bill Morneau 12.7 % Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland 5.3 % Aug. 31. A total of 136 people responded to NDP Parliamentary Leader Guy Caron 7.0 % Public Safety Minister 9.5 % Conservative MP Michelle Rempel 5.1 % this year’s survey. The results have been weighted NDP MP 6.3 % Innovation Minister Navdeep Bains 8.2 % Conservative MP Pierre Poilievre 4.6 % to refl ect party standing in the House. Green Leader 3.6 % Best Cabinet Minister in Scrums MP with Best Sense of Humour Best Public Speaker Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale 26.4 % Liberal MP Rodger Cuzner 15.3 % Throws the Best Parties on the Hill NDP MP Nathan Cullen 11.0 % Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland 15.0 % Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer 10.7 % Conservative MP John Barlow 9.8 % Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer 9.1 % Health Minister 8.9 % NDP MP Nathan Cullen 6.8 % Liberals 7.8 % Conservative MP Pierre Poilievre 8.8 % Treasury Board President 5.7 % Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc 6.0 % Liberal MP Rodger Cuzner 6.4 % Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale 7.9 % Innovation Minister Navdeep Bains 4.2 % Conservative MP Pierre Poilievre 4.0 % Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc 4.5 % Finance Minister Bill Morneau 4.0 % Best Fundraiser on the Hill Prime Minister Justin Trudeau 4.5 % MP with Worst Sense of Humour Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer 12.6 % Best Opposition MP in Scrums Prime Minister Justin Trudeau 12.1 % Prime Minister Justin Trudeau 8.7 % Best Cabinet Minister in Question Period Conservative MP Pierre Poilievre 14.2 % Conservative MP Michael Cooper 12.1 % Liberal MP Kent Hehr 7.6 % Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale 26.5 % Conservative MP Michelle Rempel 13.8 % Conservative MP Michelle Rempel 9.0 % Conservatives 4.5 % Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc 15.3 % Conservative MP 10.5 % Conservative MP Pierre Poilievre 4.6 % People’s Party MP Maxime Bernier 4.2 % Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland 10.1 % NDP MP Nathan Cullen 8.5 % Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer 3.5 % Environment Minister Catherine McKenna 7.5 % Conservative House Leader Candice Bergen 7.2 % Hippest MP on the Hill Infrastructure Minister François-Philippe Champagne 5.4 % Best MP to Work for on the Hill Conservative MP 10.4 % Most Quotable MP on the Hill Conservative MP 6.4 % Prime Minister Justin Trudeau 8.0 % Most Effective Liberal MP in Question Period Prime Minister Justin Trudeau 15.2 % NDP MP Nathan Cullen 3.7 % Conservative MP 4.4 % Liberal MP Joël Lightbound 13.5 % Conservative MP Pierre Poilievre 11.3 % Liberal MP Steve MacKinnon 2.3 % Conservative MP Michelle Rempel 4.3 % Prime Minister Justin Trudeau 6.4 % Liberal MP Rodger Cuzner 7.7 % Small Business Minister 2.3 % Infrastructure Minister François-Philippe Champagne 4.3 % Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer 7.2 % Prime Minister Justin Trudeau 2.3 % Biggest Self-Promoter on the Hill Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc 4.2 % NDP MP Nathan Cullen 4.4 % Conservative MP Michelle Rempel 24.5 % Liberal MP Dan Ruimy 4.1 % Conservative MP Michelle Rempel 4.0 % Most Discreet MP on the Hill Prime Minister Justin Trudeau 18.5 % Conservative MP 8.7 % Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer 4.7 % Most Effective Conservative MP in Question Period Best Constituency MP on the Hill NDP MP Marjolaine Boutin-Sweet 3.1 % People’s Party MP Maxime Bernier 4.3 % Conservative MP Pierre Poilievre 29.7 % Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer 7.2 % Seniors Minister 3.0 % Environment Minister Catherine McKenna 3.6 % Conservative MP Michelle Rempel 13.2 % Liberal MP 5.3 % Finance Minister Bill Morneau 2.3 % Conservative MP Pierre Poilievre 3.4 % Conservative Deputy Leader Lisa Raitt 12.6 % Liberal MP Kent Hehr 3.8 % Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer 8.5 % Conservative MP 3.5 % 18 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2018 | THE HILL TIMES INSIDER’S GUIDE

Feature Terrifi c 25 Staff ers Survey

Longtime Liberal aide Jeff Jedras, currently an assistant to PMO stalwarts Butts, Telford claim MP Salma Zahid (Scarborough Centre, Ont.), was voted second Best Liberal Staffer. Trailing Mr. Larouche on the top spots in The Hill Times’ 17th all-around list are Mr. Bailey, and Benjamin Martin, an aide to Conservative MP (Sarnia-Lambton, Ont.), in third. Mr. annual Terrifi c 25 Staff ers Survey Martin is also the sixth best staffer in the top 25, and second Best Con- servative Staffer on the Hill; Sean Tory aide Michael PMO princi- Murphy, manager of parliamentary pal secretary affairs to Conservative Whip Mark Bailey, and veteran Gerald Butts, Strahl, was voted the Best Conser- of the list Colleen right, topped vative Hill Staffer this year. this year’s Ter- Dilys Fernandes was named the Knight came in at rifi c 25 Staffers Best Cabinet Staffer. She is the ex- No. 3 and No. 4, list, followed ecutive assistant to Gianluca Cairo, by PMO chief the chief of staff to Innovation Min- respectively, on this of staff Katie ister Navdeep Bains (Mississauga- Telford, left, in Malton, Ont.). Trailing her are Olga year’s overall Terrifi c the latest edi- Radchenko, director of parliamen- 25 Staffers’ list. tion of The Hill tary affairs to Immigration Minister Times’ annual (York South-Weston, staffer survey. Ont.), in second, and Matthew BY NEIL MOSS The Hill Times Conley, special assistant for western fi le photograph and northern regional affairs in Mr. Hussen’s ministerial offi ce. PARLIAMENT HILL—The Ms. Fernandes joined Mr. Bains’ man behind the prime minister, offi ce in August and was previously principal secretary Gerald Butts, a special assistant to Public Services was named the top staffer in The and Procurement Minister Carla th Hill Times’ 17 annual Terrifi c 25 Qualtrough (Delta, B.C.). She said in Staffers Survey. an email response The Hill Times last Mr. Butts is joined by his week that she was “very honoured” counterpart in the Prime Minister and “wonderfully surprised” to be Justin Trudeau’s offi ce (PMO), planning in the PMO, and Mr. rifi c 25 list overall. Michael Power, Coming fi fth on the Terrifi c 25 voted this year’s top cabinet staffer. chief of staff , who Ahmad is deputy director of com- now an issues advisor in the PMO, list is last year’s Best All-Around Courtenay Brennan, a riding as- took the No. 2 spot this year after munications. came third for Best Access to Staffer, Anthony Salloum, a senior sistant in Mr. Harvey’s Florenceville, topping last year’s list. Mr. Butts joined Mr. Trudeau Cabinet or the PMO. lobby offi cer in the NDP Whip N.B. offi ce, was voted the Best Lib- “There’s a reason they call him when he left his job as the CEO of Rounding out the top three of Marjolaine Boutin-Sweet’s offi ce. eral Constituency Staffer. In second PM Butts,” said one respondent of WWF Canada to become a senior this years list, and the fi rst Conser- A Hill staffer for more than two place in the category this year is Ju- Mr. Butts, who has been called the adviser for Mr. Trudeau’s 2012 vative on the board, is Michael Bai- decades, Mr. Salloum has worked lie Gervais, a constituency assistant most powerful un-elected fi gure Liberal leadership campaign. He ley, who is a member’s assistant in in the Whip’s Offi ce since 2011, in Mr. MacKinnon’s Gatineau, Que. on the Hill. and Mr. Trudeau have been friends Conservative MP ’s and before then was a senior advi- offi ce, followed in third by Lisa Rus- Mr. Butts fi nished in the top ever since they were classmates at (Cariboo-Prince George, B.C.) sor for legislative affairs for then- sell, who works for Liberal MP Kent spot as the Most Infl uential staffer, McGill University, where Mr. Butts Justice Building offi ce. He was NDP MP Claude Gravelle. Hehr ( Centre, Alta.). the staffer with the Best Spin Con- earned a bachelor’s and a master’s voted the second Best All-Around Mr. Salloum was voted the Best On the Conservative side, Dela trol, and the staffer with the Best degree in English literature. Before staffer, in addition to the third Best NDP Staffer on the Hill, fi nish- Horley, one of Ms. Gladu’s constitu- Access to Cabinet or the PMO. joining WWF Canada, Mr. Butts was Conservative Staffer on the Hill. ing ahead of Nasha Brownridge, ency assistants, was named the Best In this year’s edition of the sur- principal secretary to then-Ontario Mr. Bailey, a 17-year veteran of a press secretary for the NDP Conesrvative Constituency Staffer, vey, conducted by Forum Research Liberal premier Dalton McGuinty. the Hill, has a wealth of experi- caucus and current head of the followed by Sean Schnell in Con- between July 25 and August 31, Runner-up to Mr. Butts on the ence, having worked in the offi ces NDP staffers’ union, and Rob servative MP Michelle Rempel’s 122 participated in the online poll, overall Terrific 25 Staffers list this of then-ministers Peter McKay, Sutherland, chief of staff in the (-North, Alta.) riding many of whom work in politics. year is Ms. Telford, who one respon- , and Bev Oda in senior Whip’s Offi ce, who came third. Mr. offi ce, and Michael Klimuntowski, When asked why they had dent said has the ear of Mr. Trudeau, parliamentary affairs and issues Sutherland, who has worked on who works in Conservative MP Bob selected Mr Butts as the Most while another said she cleans up the management roles. the Hill since 2003, was also voted Saroya’s (Markham-Unionville, Infl uential staffer, for many of messes created by Mr. Butts. Colleen Knight, a parliamentary Most Knowledgeable, and seventh Ont.) constituency offi ce. them the reason was obvious. As Like Mr. Butts, Ms. Telford has assistant to Liberal MP TJ Har- on the terrifi c staffer list. Jenny Mathieu Boisvert was voted one respondent put it: “Because been in the job since the begin- vey’s (Tobique-Mactaquac, N.B.), Hooper, an assistant in Liberal MP the top NDP constituency assis- it’s Gerry Butts?” ning of the 42nd Parliament. Also comes in a fourth on the overall list David McGuinty’s (Ottawa South, tant this year. He works in NDP In the House of Commons in like the PMO principal secretary, this year. She was voted as third Ont.) offi ce, came second in the MP Brigitte Sansoucy’s (Saint June, Conservative MP Ed Fast she joined the federal Liberals Most Infl uential staffer, the third Most Knowledgeable category. Hyacinthe-Bagot, Que.) offi ce. (Abbotsford, B.C.) called Mr. after initially working for the Most Knowledgeable staffer and Tapped as the Best All-Around Of note, Emrys Graefe, the Butts “the de facto prime minister Ontario Grits. She was the chief the third Best Liberal Staffer. Staffer this year was Frédérik former digital director of Maxime who rules the roost and basically of staff to then-Ontario education “Extremely knowledgeable, Larouche, an executive assistant Bernier’s (Beauce, Que.) Conserva- pulls all the strings and the policy minister Gerard Kennedy. hard working, helpful, and ap- in Liberal MP Steve MacKin- tive leadership campaign, has a lot initiatives of the government.” Ms. Telford was voted the Best proachable,” one respondent said non’s (Gatineau, Que.) offi ce. Mr. of (likely facetious) fans on the Hill. Just behind Mr. Butts as the PMO Staffer, came second in the of Ms. Knight. Larouche was also voted the Best Despite not being a current staffer, Best Spin Doctor are Kate Pur- Most Influence category, and came A nearly 30-year Hill veteran, Ms. Liberal Staffer on the Hill this year. he received votes in every category, chase and Cameron Ahmad, both in at No. 2 for Best Access to PMO Knight has consistently appeared “[He] does not count the hours even the top NDP staffer on the Hill of the PMO’s comms shop, in the or Cabinet. Jamie Kippen, who on the list since 2007 when she was he works, [he’s] always willing to and in the constituency offi ce. One No. 2 and No. 3 spots, respec- works on the Ontario desk in the a staffer in former NDP MP Peter take on anything the MP needs. respondent called him “Super NDP.” tively. Ms. Purchase is executive PMO, was voted second Best PMO Stoffer’s offi ce, frequently winning He is also a great mentor,” a re- [email protected] director of communications and Staffer, and eleventh on the Ter- in the Best NDP Staffer category. spondent said of Mr. Larouche. The Hill Times THE HILL TIMES INSIDER’S GUIDE | MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2018 19

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1. Gerald Butts, principal secretary, Prime Minister’s Office BEST ACCESS TO THE PMO/CABINET: 2. Katie Telford, chief of staff, Prime Minister’s Office 1. Gerald Butts, principle secretary, Prime Minister’s 3. Michael Bailey, member’s assistant, Conservative Office MP Todd Doherty 2. Katie Telford, chief of staff, Prime Minister’s Office 4. Colleen Knight, parliamentary assistant, Liberal 3. Michael Power, issues advisor, Prime Minister’s Office MP T.J. Harvey 5. Anthony Salloum, lobby officer, NDP Whip’s Office MOST DISCREET: 6. Benjamin Martin, director of operations, 1. Adam Scotti, official photographer, Prime Minister’s Conservative MP Marilyn Gladu Office 7. Rob Sutherland, chief of staff, NDP Whip’s Office 2. Katie Telford, chief of staff, Prime Minister’s Office 8. Frédérik Larouche, executive assistant, Liberal 3. Andy Singh, senior adviser for compliance, MP Steve MacKinnon Liberal Research Bureau 9. Cory Hann, director of communications, Conservative Party of Canada BEST PMO STAFFER: 10. Adam Scotti, official photographer, Prime Minister’s Office 1. Katie Telford, chief of staff, Prime Minister’s Office 11. Jamie Kippen, Ontario desk, Prime Minister’s Office 2. Jamie Kippen, Ontario desk, Prime Minister’s Office 12. Kate Purchase, executive director of 3. Gerald Butts, principle secretary, Prime Minister’s communications and planning, Prime Minister’s Office Office 13. Sean Murphy, manager of parliamentary affairs, Conservative Whip’s Office BEST CABINET STAFFER: 14. Cameron Ahmad, deputy director of 1. Dilys Fernandes, executive assistant to chief of communications, Prime Minister’s Office staff, innovation minister’s office 15. Nasha Brownridge, press secretary, NDP Caucus Services 2. Olga Radchenko, director of parliamentary affairs, 16. Jeff Jedras, executive assistant, Liberal MP Salma Zahid immigration minister’s office 17. Dilys Fernandes, executive assistant to the chief of 3. Matthew Conley, special assistant on western and northern desk, immigration minister’s office staff, innovation minister’s office. C 18. Mathieu Boisvert, constituency assistant, NDP MP Brigitte Sansoucy BEST LIBERAL HILL STAFFER: M 19. Courteney Brennan, member’s assistant, Liberal 1. Frédérik Larouche, executive assistant, Liberal MP T.J. Harvey MP Steve MacKinnon Y

20. Lisa Russell, constituency assistant, Liberal MP Kent Hehr 2. Jeff Jedras, executive assistant, Liberal MP Salma ZahidCM 21. Zita Astravas, chief of staff, defence minister’s office 3. Colleen Knight, parliamentary assistant, Liberal 22. Jenny Hooper, executive assistant, Liberal MP MP T.J. Harvey MY David McGuinty 23. Olga Radchenko, director of parliamentary affairs, BEST LIBERAL CONSTITUENCY STAFFER:CY immigration minister’s office 1. Courtenay Brennan, members assistant, Liberal CMY 24. Matthew Conley, special assistant on western and MP T.J. Harvey northern desk, immigration minister’s office 2. Julie Gervais, constituency assistant, Liberal MP K 25. Dela Horley, constituency assistant, Conservative Steve MacKinnon MP Marilyn Gladu 3. Lisa Russell, constituency assistant, Liberal MP Kent Hehr BEST ALL-ROUND TERRIFIC STAFFER: 1. Frédérik Larouche, executive assistant, Liberal MP BEST CONSERVATIVE HILL STAFFER: Steve MacKinnon 1. Sean Murphy, manager of parliamentary affairs, 2. Michael Bailey, member’s assistant, Conservative Conservative Whip MP Todd Doherty 2. Benjamin Martin, director of operations, Conservative 3. Benjamin Martin, director of operations, MP Marilyn Gladu Conservative MP Marilyn Gladu 3. Michael Bailey, member’s assistant, Conservative MP Todd Doherty MOST KNOWLEDGEABLE: 1. Rob Sutherland, chief of staff, NDP Whip’s Office BEST CONSERVATIVE 2. Jenny Hooper, executive assistant, Liberal MP David CONSTITUENCY STAFFER: McGuinty 1. Dela Horley, constituency assistant, Conservative 3. Colleen Knight, parliamentary assistant, Liberal MP MP Marilyn Gladu TJ Harvey 2. Sean Schnell, constituency assistant, Conservative MP Michelle Rempel MOST INFLUENTIAL: 3. Michael Klimuntowski, constituency assistant, 1. Gerald Butts, principal secretary, Prime Minister’s Office Conservative MP 2. Katie Telford, chief of staff, Prime Minister’s Office 3. Colleen Knight, parliamentary assistant, Liberal MP BEST NDP HILL STAFFER: T.J. Harvey 1. Anthony Salloum, lobby officer, NDP Whip’s Office 2. Nasha Brownridge, press secretary, NDP Caucus BEST SPIN CONTROL: Services 1. Gerald Butts, principal secretary, Prime Minister’s Office 3. Rob Sutherland, chief of staff, NDP Whip’s Office 2. Kate Purchase, executive director of communications and planning, Prime Minister’s Office BEST NDP CONSTITUENCY STAFFER: 3. Cameron Ahmad, deputy director of 1. Mathieu Boisvert, constituency assistant, NDP communications, Prime Minister’s Office MP Brigitte Sansoucy 20 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2018 | THE HILL TIMES INSIDER’S GUIDE Feature Politically Savvy Survey Freeland, LeBlanc, Morneau voted most infl uential ministers in 26th annual Politically Savvy Survey

“I smile a bit about it because it If MPs acted as though they Another voter said Mr. Scheer times. Former Tory minister, Al- Continued from page 16 only comes from having eight Irish were speaking on the behalf of was “prepared, knowledgeable, berta United Conservative Party 33.3 per cent of the vote from Liber- uncles and aunts around the Christ- their constituents, as if they were and sharp,” Leader won it the als, 32.4 per cent from his own party, mas table,” Mr. Cullen said. “If you “literally” standing behind them as He was selected No. 2 for the other time. and 33.3 per cent from the NDP. wanted to get a word in edgewise, they spoke in the House, that could best sense of humour in the House. Ms. Rempel’s boss, Mr. Scheer, Mr. Bozinoff said Mr. Poilievre’s you had to sharpen your point.” change their approach to QP. The self-deprecating MP who hit was named the hardest working cross-party support suggests he’s “Debate was early and often in Mr. Cullen said he was told in QP all the right notes with a speech at MP on the Hill, getting all his votes building “a real strong reputation” my family, although not a politi- to always have the audience in mind, the Parliamentary Press Gallery from Conservatives, as well as the because it’s not just based on who cal family at all.” and the audience isn’t the person dinner last year was beat out by best constituency MP. The former friends are in the party. The 46-year-old, who has been sitting across the aisle, but it’s the perennial Liberal funnyman Rod- speaker also was voted the second- Rounding out the top three an MP since 2004, was also named people in his northern B.C. riding. ger Cuzner (Cape Breton-Canso, best orator. most effective Conservative MPs the most effective NDP MP in Ques- Mr. Cullen came in fi fth as the N.S.), who has held the title as the “I genuinely don’t think he in Question Period are Michelle tion Period, with 33 per cent of the most quotable MP and fourth as MP with the best sense of humour ever sleeps,” one respondent said, Rempel (Calgary Nose Hill, Alta.) vote. A third of New Democrats the best opposition MP in scrums, since 2014. Mr. Cuzner is known “between tours, legislative work, and deputy leader Lisa Raitt (Mil- gave him their vote. Possibly signal- the only New Democrat on the for his annual political take on The and typical MP duties.” ton, Ont.) with their leader, Mr. ling the Conservatives’ distaste for latter list. Night Before Christmas. The Conservative leader was Scheer, fi nishing fourth. the current crop of New Democrats, Mr. Poilievre wasn’t the only Ms. Rempel also took the also selected as the best fund- the late Jack Layton received a Tory making waves this year; Ms. crown of biggest self-promoter raiser. Since he has taken the reins NDP MP Cullen says Irish couple votes as the most effective Rempel and Mr. Scheer were too. from last year’s champ, and so- of his party, Mr. Scheer has had family helped him hone NDP MP in QP from Tories. Ms. Rempel, her party’s headline- called Prime Minister Selfi e, Mr. eclipsed the Liberals’ fundraising Mr. Cullen said QP “can be” grabbing immigration critic, was Trudeau. Ms. Rempel’s YouTube numbers. In this year’s second his public-speaking skills very useful, noting a time when voted the second-best opposition channel, where she hosts her fundraising quarter, the Conserva- Ahead of Mr. Scheer and Mr. then-NDP leader Thomas Mulcair MP in scrums and ranked No. 6 own monologues detailing how tives took in more than $6-million Poilievre as the House’s best rhet- grilled then-prime minister Stephen as most quotable. she thinks Mr. Trudeau and the to the Liberals’ nearly $3.1-million. orician is NDP MP Nathan Cullen Harper on the Mike Duffy scandal. Ms. Rempel was called “fear- Liberals have failed, has more Conservative MPs also placed (Skeena-Bulkley Valley, B.C.). He Mr. Cullen said if QP was more less,” “selfl ess,” trustworthy, and than 18,000 subscribers. Her Twit- fi rst in two other categories. Mark also took the title last year. of an exchange, it would be more “aggressive” by current and for- ter account has more than 70,000 Strahl (Chilliwack-Hope, B.C.), In an interview with The Hill effective. He added there has been mer MPs and politicos speaking followers, and her Facebook has his party’s whip, was voted the Times, Mr. Cullen called the result a change in the quality of Question to The Hill Times in July. more than 84,000 likes. She’s best MP to work for, and Blake “nice,” but said his instinct is to be Period since he came to Ottawa. “She has a battle plan,” one sur- often on Twitter, not afraid to Richards (Banff-Airdrie, Alta.) was self-deprecating about it and say He said sometimes all sides vey respondent said. Another added dish it out to political opponents. named as the most discreet MP. the results are more of a “condem- don’t respect the historic room that she “usually has good line” and In the past four years, the prime [email protected] nation” of his fellow MPs. that QP is in. “clearly knows her fi le well.” minister has taken the title two The Hill Times The future is on board

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Lobbying Feature Up-and-coming generation of lobbyists recognized for work on, off the clock Continued from page 12 Kate Harrison of Summa Strategies, though, Mr. Enwright is under the a new addition to fi ve-year lobbying ban. the list, is highly Not all tech companies are regarded by her viewed with ambivalence by the peers as someone government. who is ‘building up The Liberals have touted the credibility of the Amazon’s expansion of its ware- industry.’ The Hill houses in Canada as a source of Times photograph by job growth. Prime Minister Justin Andrew Meade Trudeau even presided over the offi cial ground breaking of Ama- zon’s new fulfi lment facility in Ottawa’s east end last month. THE TOP

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Marlene Floyd, who repre- sents Microsoft Canada’s inter- ests on the Hill, is seen as well positioned, thanks in part to her past work as the Liberal Party’s director of operations before Mr. Trudeau formed government. She also worked for the party when Paul Martin was prime minister. Because the government is concentrating on issues such as Kevin Chan, head of public policy at Facebook Canada, raised John Delacourt of Ensight Jacquie LaRocque, principal at Compass Rose Group, runs her privacy and economic growth, eyebrows last year for insisting that the social media giant’s activities Canada. The Hill Times own boutique lobby shop, which she launched about three years “companies like Microsoft are didn’t cross the threshold for disclosure. The Hill Times fi le photograph photograph by Andrew Meade ago. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade important” in that discussion, said Greg MacEachern, senior vice- president at Proof Strategies. regarded by her peers. At 30 telecom’s in-house rep in Ottawa that provides the partys caucus com- said Joe Jordan, senior associate Microsoft was among just a years old, Ms. Harrison was and for organizing the industry’s munications and research support. at Bluesky Strategy Group. few dozen groups that registered recently named vice-president, hottest social event, the Writ- John Delacourt of Ensight Canada Asked if working at the LRB contact with Mr. Trudeau within possibly making her one of the ers’ Trust of Canada’s Politics and Kevin Bosch of Hill + Knowlton makes one particularly well po- the last year. Overall, there are 59 youngest owners of a public af- and the Pen gala, an evening of Strategies made the transition from sitioned to jump into GR, he said communication reports tied to the fairs shop in Ottawa. And with hobnobbing between lobbyists, working at the LRB, where they it’s the same as drawing from the prime minister in that time frame, the departures of Michele Austin politicians, and heavyweights in would have worked closely with talent pool of political staffers who according to the federal lobbyists and Lindsay Doyle for Twitter the media industry. (Her co-chair, backbenchers and accross cabinet, eventually move to Queen Street. registry. and Google Canada, respec- Dan Mader, recently left his post into government relations within the For Philip Cartwright, presi- tively, Ms. Harrison is poised to at National Public Relations, to last two years or so. dent of the Government Relations The next generation have an even bigger role in her start a new lobby shop, Loyal- Of Mr. Bosch, one lobbyist said: Institute of Canada and senior fi rm. She’s described as some- ist Public Affairs, with colleague “he’s new to the scene, but he’s vice-president at Global Public The top 100 includes those one who is doing “exceptionally Chris Froggatt, who was on Doug made a pretty seamless transition Affairs, a lobbyist at the top of his who play a major role in culti- well” for her age and is “building Ford’s transition team.) and is extremely well known in or her game is someone who is vating the industry’s image and up the credibility of the indus- Ms. Crawford was also recent- government circles.” Similarly, the able to navigate the political land- talent pool. There’s an up-and- try” through her work with the ly recruited to serve as a fellow person said that Mr. Delacourt has scape, even when the odds appear coming generation of lobbyists Canadian Advocacy Network, a at Carleton University’s political “added some real policy chops and stacked against them. “Network who, according to insiders, have pro-bono lobbying service that management school—a popular depth of knowledge of a host of matters, access to information and shown leadership through their works with non-profi ts. pipeline for would-be political fi les for Ensight.” intel matters,” he said. “But that work, on and off the clock. In a similar vein, Alayne staffers and lobbyists. “They would be involved in the has to be matched with under- Among the other new addi- Crawford of Shaw Communica- Two new faces on the list cut messaging around issues that have standing your fi les on the issue tions to the list, Summa Strate- tions is recognized within the their teeth at the Liberal Research fl ared up, so they [tend] to see ev- you’re working on.” gies’ Kate Harrison is one highly industry both for her work as the Bureau, the House-funded operation erything through a political lens,” The Hill Times

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Parties Feature

It’s once again taking place at the Metropolitain Brasserie Shine your dancin’ shoes: here’s your on Sussex Drive, so guests can sit out on the expansive patio and take in the fall colours of the trees in the area. The bash begins guide to the fall’s hottest shindigs at 5 p.m. Here’s hoping it comes with is once again hosted at the Black one admission to the picnic, the Sean Casey (Charlottetown, P.E.I), comfort food and all things On this fall’s to-attend Sheep Inn in Wakefi eld, Que., Celebration of Light, and a dance who was the parliamentary sec- autumn, although it would also list: The Political Party, with a bus running to and from after-party. retary to Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic- be great if they brought back the Parliament Hill. Tickets are $150. The monochrome costumes Cartierville, Que.), the heritage popcorn stand and photo booth the NAC Gala, Canada’s Peter Mansbridge, Jennifer are a well-known part of the minister at the time. We’ll see from last year. Great Kitchen Party, Ditchburn, Bill Fox, Susan Ha- event, with people going all if new Heritage Minister Pablo rada, Susan Delacourt, Bruce An- out on masks, fascinators, and Rodríguez (Honoré-Mercier, Oct. 3: The NAC Gala and the return of derson, and Nancy Jamieson are makeup. Organizers are asking Que.) and his parliamentary Complete with a red carpet, Harvest Noir. organizing the internship. Jane everyone to show up in black, secretary this glamorous soirée is headlined Kennedy, of Jane & Co., has or- which will probably look eerie (Scarborough — Rouge Park, by Diana Ross, who is perform- ganized this year’s shindig. There but chic under the moonlight. Ont.) will make an appearance. ing with the National Arts Centre Orchestra. It’s a place you’re BY EMILY HAWS will be country music, a barbe- This year, all proceeds go to Also spotted last year: Liberal cue, and performances by Kelly Wheels4Refugees, a local initia- MP Robert-Falcon Ouellette (Win- sure to spot many Parliamentar- like large parties. They’re so Prescott and the Prescott Brown tive that refurbishes used bikes nipeg Centre, Man.), NDP MP ians, particularly those who are “Iintimate. At small parties, Band headlining the country- for families who have fl ed the Pierre Nantel (Longueuil-Saint- patrons of the arts. there isn’t any privacy,” said out- music event. A number of Hillites, Syrian confl ict. The location is to Hubert, Que.), Crown-Indigenous The night kicks off at 6 p.m. spoken Jordan Baker in F. Scott with live music, followed by Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby, a pre-concert reception with and whether or not you prefer beverages and hors-d’oeuvres your parties crowded or intimate, prepared by NAC executive chief fi lled with food or with a rockin’ Kenton Leier. dance fl oor, Hillites can agree all The show begins at 7 p.m., around that there are plenty in and the night benefi ts NAC’s Ottawa to go around. arts education programs across One of the popular party spots the country. It takes place at the is the reception hall in the Sir NAC at 1 Elgin St., and tickets John A. Macdonald Building, start at $229. which, admittedly, does have a bit of a Gatsby-like feel to it. As Oct. 11: Canada’s Great the new Party Central columnist, Kitchen Party feel free to drop me a line if you While Golden Plates was have a party I should attend, or a staple of the Ottawa party just introduce yourself in person. circuit, it is no more. The event Dance fl oors are my favourite didn’t run last year, but this year, party feature, and so I’m always organizers are coming back with interested in learning new dance a new event and benefi ciaries. moves. Canada’s Great Kitchen Party Beer Canada’s annual Octo- is run throughout Canada, and will be held on Oct. 11, with the ber celebration, which was one Let’s do this thing: Liberal MP , pictured at the Blacksheep Inn in Wakefi eld, Que., in 2016, will be of their signature events, will bash starting at 6 p.m. at the back singing at this year’s party, now called The Political Party, on Sept. 21, along with Kelly Prescott, John Ivison, Shaw Centre. Tickets are $350, or be missed this year. Instead, Rodger Cuzner, Randy Boissonault, Cynthia Dale, and Andrew Cash. The Hill Times fi le photograph the group is holding a beverage $3,500 for a table to 10. and food pairing on Oct. 2 for such as Conservative MP Erin be announced, as ticket-holders Relations Minister Carolyn The night will be similar to MPs and Senators only. It goes O’Toole, and Liberal MPs Rodger fi nd out by email the day of where Bennett (Toronto-St. Paul’s, Ont.), Golden Plates, with chefs compet- from 6-8 p.m. in the Wellington Cuzner, Marco Mendecino, and to meet up. But the website did Democratic Institutions Minister ing at this regional qualifi er for Building, and space is limited. Randy Boissonault are expected note it’ll be somewhere down- (Burlington, Ont.), the Canadian Culinary Cham- Nature Canada’s ball also to perform, along with National town. Partygoers are encouraged and Conservative MP Marilyn pionships, which will be held in isn’t making a reappearance, Post columnist John Ivison, to bring their own local food to Gladu (Sarnia-Lambton, Ont.). Kelowna, B.C., in February 2019. which perhaps isn’t surprising singer Cynthia Dale, and former celebrate the autumn harvest, and Held this year in the Sir John It will be emceed by CBC’s Road since it wasn’t held last year. The NDP MP Andrew Cash. Ms. Dale entertainment will be provided A. Macdonald Building, it starts to the Olympics’ Scott Russell, event, which raised money for the is best known for playing law- by the Stan Clark Orchestra, Cel- at 5 p.m. and promotes the best of and the musical part of the event organization’s work protecting yer Olivia Novak in the popular loJoe, and two DJs on the dance Canadian television and digital is headlined by Tom Cochrane wildlife, was known for its glitzy 1980s TV series Street Legal, fl oor. Tickets are $89, and limited. productions. It was reported last and Barney Bentall. atmosphere. which was just rebooted for the year that guests could experience The fundraiser supports three Though those two parties 2018-19 television season. Sept. 25: CMF Showcase 2018 virtual-reality technology and play organizations this year: B2ten, won’t be on the social calendar The bash runs from 6:30 p.m. Want to meet some of Cana- video games, and that feature is an organization known for this year, there are still so many until last call, and judging from da’s fi lm and TV elite? This event expected to be back again this year. funding specialized training for to choose from. Here’s a few par- the buzz around the party, it’s is for you. Last year, Kim’s Con- elite amateur athletes, including ties on my radar: probably safe to say it’ll rock venience star Paul Sun-Hyung Sept. 26: The House Warming Olympic fi gure skaters Tessa Vir- from start to fi nish. Lee, CBC’s Rick Mercer, and The Filled with bubbly, great food, tue and Scott Moir; MusiCounts, Sept. 21: The Political Party Handmaid’s Tale’s cast and crew and a family-reunion-like feel, which will buy musical instru- With the Jamie Anderson Sept. 22: Harvest Noir made appearances. It’s hosted iPolitics, the Canadian Chamber ments for schools; and Com- Parliamentary Internship pro- After a two-year hiatus, by the Canada Media Fund, a of Commerce, and Earnscliffe are munity Food Centres Canada, gram raising enough money to be Harvest Noir is back for a bash public-private partnership that holding their annual “back to Par- which will bring together chefs self-sustaining, it was time for the in the style of a renegade picnic promotes, develops, and fi nances liament” party—this year dubbed, and children through mentor- organizers to move onto a new under the Harvest Moon. The Canadian content. the House Warming. Being one ship sessions. project: a summer parliamentary event takes place from 4 p.m. Parliamentarians spotted there of my fi rst parties as a Hillite, it [email protected] journalism internship. The night until 1 a.m., and a ticket gives last year included: Liberal MP holds a special place in my heart. The Hill Times BE PART OF THE HILL TIMES’ OCTOBER POLICY BRIEFINGS

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Or for offi ce, gleaned You will be cam- party will write a public apology even return your calls. paigning when for you, and will tell you to hide Be shocked when you go door from Noah Richler’s you do routine until everything boils over. knocking and someone answers bestselling book. things like walk Know that you might be their door naked. Odd things the dog, pick up advised to skip an all-candidates’ happen. coffee and stop in Noah Richler, former NDP candidate and author of the debate. You might be advised that Say stupid things on social to your local pub. sensational book, The Candidate: Fear and Loathing on the your time is better spent door media. Now is a good time to start Appoint a Campaign Trail. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade knocking. If there is a controver- the laborious process of review- trustworthy of- sy you will need to feign sick. ing your online history to fi gure fi cial agent so that leaning towards the party and Have a thick skin. There will out what could be taken out of you can accept donations and needs some persuasion, (3) unde- be nasty comments on social context. Delete anything contro- spend money. You will also need cided, and (4) won’t be supporting media about you. versial. a campaign manager, canvass or- you or is ineligible to vote. On Thank your campaign work- Send long emails to staff in ganizer, a phone bank organizer, Election Day, your campaign’s ers. the party war room or keep them a media scheduler, a social media get-out-the-vote operation will Expect to learn a lot—about on the phone. People in the war Alex Marland manager, a data analyst, a sign mobilize the ones and twos to the how campaigns and politics work, room are really, really busy. They captain, a volunteer organizer, an polls. about the generosity of party don’t need the stress of dealing Opinion events organizer, a videographer, Look forward to interactions volunteers, about different types with your issues. Keep it brief and an Election Day organizer, and with voters who want to share of Canadians, about yourself. fi ght the urge to pester them. an offi ce manager. The campaign their stories and those who invite Ready yourself for an emo- Spend lots of time creating T. JOHN’S, NFLD.—With the manager will be the most impor- you to enjoy a home cooked meal. tional journey with plenty of videos that are going to end up Snext campaign fast approach- tant worker on your team. But keep moving along. mood swings and long days. being nixed by the party. ing, here are some tips for anyone Reach out to former party Expect unusual odours. The Look forward to a political Lose focus on who is eligible thinking of running for offi ce, stalwarts. You may be surprised at top fl oors of apartment units adventure! to vote for you. Retweets, shares, gleaned from Noah Richler’s The their willingness to help. might smell like cabbage and the view counts and likes are not Candidate: Fear and Loathing Get out early on to collect the basement like bleach. A CANDIDATE SHOULD NOT: an indicator of support for your on the Campaign Trail. Richler signatures of 200 people in the Ensure that your photograph Wait for your party to give candidacy among voters in your was the 2015 NDP candidate in electoral district who offi cially is visible to passersby when you you a handbook for how to run a riding. Toronto-St. Paul’s, Ont. His book support your nomination, as per put a brochure or candidate card campaign. There isn’t one. Take it personally when voters is a cathartic refl ection on the election rules. in a mail slot. Expect the national party tear a strip off you about your emotional journey of being a Plan on local news media fi l- Fundraise. Candidates need to agree to your demands for party’s policies or leader. Doors rookie candidate in a Canadian ing a standard candidate profi le to ask for money. You will be re- money and resources, especially will get slammed in your face, federal election. feature about you near the start of questing donations from friends, if your seat has been written off especially when tensions rise as the campaign and invite you to an Election Day approaches. You’re A CANDIDATE SHOULD: family, party supporters, acquain- as unwinnable. The party wants all-candidates debate. Otherwise tances, fi nanciers. The pressure you to work for it and generate the local face of the party, for Be prepared to work. Hard. the media will mostly ignore you, to raise money is constant. If you resources yourself. good or for bad. Roll with it. Without pay. unless you do something contro- are successful it will buy you a bit Daydream about what cabinet Hang around the campaign Remember that roughly 90 versial. of freedom from dependency on post you might be given or pitch offi ce, especially as E-Day nears. per cent of the votes in your rid- Keep your message simple. the national campaign. suggestions to party personnel The campaign manager doesn’t ing will be infl uenced by things Apparently none other than Mar- Monitor freebies. The fi nancial about which portfolios you are want you mucking things up. beyond your control. The leader’s garet Atwood urges this principle. value of everything donated must interested in. Forget to enjoy the ride. Step performance in the fi nal weeks Repeat the key messages be accounted for. If a photogra- Confuse your place in the back and marvel at democracy in of the campaign is especially provided to you by the party. pher waives the cost of taking party hierarchy. You are not the action! crucial. Sometimes you will say things your photograph, or someone party braintrust. You are one of One more tip for prospective Check your ego. You are one that you do not fully believe. As loans you chairs for your cam- hundreds of candidates running candidates: consider picking up a of many people on the bottom the campaign wears on there will paign offi ce, the offi cial agent under the party banner. The brand copy of The Candidate. It is a fun, rung of a very tall political ladder. be topics that are increasingly will need to treat the value as a is much bigger than you. informative read. Keep it local and humble. diffi cult to discuss. Stick to the donation. Read Hansard to learn what Alex Marland is a professor of Understand that national talking points if you can. Host local events. You want your incumbent opponent did political science at Memorial Uni- party personnel call the shots. You Get out there and knock on to get hard-core partisans and in the legislature. Way too much versity of New- are expected to be a team player. doors. As many as possible. You prospective supporters mingling. detail. foundland. The Be aware that there is a will encounter interesting char- For instance, people can gather at Mistake the enormity of the Candidate: Fear prolonged process to be cleared acters, sob stories, injustices, and a bar to listen to musical enter- personal experience of running to and Loathing on to run as a party’s candidate. different ways of life. tainment that your campaign become a Member of Parliament the Campaign You will be interviewed. You will Canvass with campaign organizes. You will also go to with being tasked with solving Trail, by Noah complete lots of paperwork. You workers who identify voters meet-and-greets organized by complex public policy issues. Richler, Double- will have to disclose personal with the following numbers: (1) your campaign team. Believe that your goal is to get day Canada, and private details, possibly your defi nite supporter who should Build momentum. Whoever is national media coverage. It isn’t. 2016. social media passwords. Then be encouraged to take a sign and winning the sign wars early in the Think it is a candidate’s role you will wait. And wait. You will get involved in the campaign, (2) campaign gives their opponent to resolve big policy issues, like October 1 & 2, 2018 #CREAPAC18

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