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THE CANADIAN TAXPAYER Editor: Arthur B.C THE CANADIAN TAXPAYER Editor: Arthur B.C. Drache, C.M., Q.C. Pages 17-24 February 10, 2017 — Vol. xxxix No. 3 Russian officials over aggression in Ukraine and Crimea. The Russian Embassy in Ottawa confirmed Cabinet Shuffle Brings Fresh Faces that Freeland is still subject to those sanctions, which at the Top ban her from travelling to the country. The first major1 cabinet shuffle of the Trudeau It is worth noting that Freeland will continue to have administration was touted primarily as trying to better responsibility for trade issues with the United States. position Canada to deal with the incoming Trump But the future of the man she is succeeding is administration with an emphasis on foreign relations unclear. It seems Dion was made some offers of an and trade. But without being explicit about it, it is ambassadorship which he appears to have turned obvious that the Prime Minister was able to remove or down. While the swearing in ceremony was still under demote some weak performers…which had nothing to way, he issued a press release saying he was leaving do with Donald Trump. politics which presumably means he’ll resign his seat The headline news is that Chrystia Freeland has been rather than sit as a backbencher. The door is still likely appointed Canada’s new Minister of Foreign Affairs. open to some appointment in the future. Freeland, who leaves the international trade portfolio, “I, and all Canadians, owe him a deep debt of gratitude replaces veteran MP Stéphane Dion. for his service,” said a Trudeau press release. “I know I Interestingly, Freeland was among 13 Canadians will be able to continue to count on his wisdom and his slapped with retaliatory sanctions by Russian President tireless service, and look forward to the next chapter of Vladimir Putin in 2014. The punitive measures were Mr. Dion’s contributions to our country.” imposed to counter Canadian sanctions against In contrast, the statement said outgoing Immigration Minister John McCallum will be named Canada’s 1 There was a minor shuffle some months ago when Fisheries Minister ambassador to China. McCallum, 65, served as Defence Hunter Tootoo left cabinet. IN THIS ISSUE Cabinet Shuffle Brings Fresh Faces at the Top . 17 Rectifying Rectification — The Supreme Court Minor Shuffle of Ontario and Alberta Cabinets . 19 Goes Back to Basics in Fairmont Hotels . 22 Canada’s Voluntary Disclosure Program: If It Federal Leadership Votes: Different Strokes for Ain’t Broke Don’t Fix It . 20 Different Folks . 23 Child Care Claims . 24 Publications Mail Agreement # 40065782 THE CANADIAN TAXPAYER February 10, 2017 — Vol. xxxix No. 3 François-Philippe Champagne becomes Minister of International Trade. He was parliamentary secretary to THE Finance Minister Bill Morneau and performed creditably. CANADIAN TAXPAYER His professional background is suited to the new job as he was an international trade specialist, with over Editor: Arthur B. C. Drache, C.M., Q.C. Content Editor: Steve Hostetter 20 years’ experience working for major companies ISSN 0225-0608 worldwide. Editorial Offices: 226 MacLaren St., Ottawa K2P 0L6 He is one of the new faces in the cabinet along with Phone: (613) 237-3300 x11 Fax: (613) 237-2786 Hussen and Karina Gould who was named Minister Email: [email protected] of Democratic Institutions, taking over from Maryam Published Twice Monthly © 2017 Thomson Reuters Canada Limited Monsef who was clearly out of her depth with the job of NOTICE AND DISCLAIMER: All rights reserved. No part of this trying to shepherd through the voting reform file. publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, Gould, 29, a former trade and development worker photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written consent of the publisher (Thomson Reuters Canada, a division of who represents the riding of Burlington, Ontario, was Thomson Reuters Canada Limited). promoted from her previous role as parliamentary Thomson Reuters Canada and all persons involved in the secretary to the Minister of International Development. preparation and sale of this publication disclaim any warranty as to accuracy or currency of the publication. This publication is provided on the understanding and basis that none of Thomson Reuters Patty Hajdu moves from Status of Women to Labour Canada, the author/s or other persons involved in the creation of and Monsef is now in charge of the Status of Women this publication shall be responsible for the accuracy or currency of the contents, or for the results of any action taken on the basis file. of the information contained in this publication, or for any errors or omissions contained herein. Besides Dion and McCallum, the only other MP to lose No one involved in this publication is attempting herein to render legal, accounting or other professional advice. If legal advice or a cabinet job was MaryAnn Mihychuk, shuffled out other expert assistance is required, the services of a competent of her office as Minister of Employment, Workforce professional should be sought. The analysis contained herein should in no way be construed as being either official or unofficial policy of Development and Labour. As is normally the case, no any governmental body. reason was given but there were rumours in Ottawa to We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada, the effect that there had been complaints about the through the Publications Assistance Program (PAP), toward our mailing costs. way she treated staff. Address all subscription inquries to: Her exit comes five months after Trudeau cut her duties, passing the employment insurance file from her One Corporate Plaza, 2075 Kennedy Road, portfolio to Jean-Yves Duclos, the Minister of Families, Toronto, Ontario M1T 3V4 Children and Social Development. That move was billed Tel: (416) 609-3800 from Toronto 1-800-387-5164 from elsewhere in Canada as a rebalancing of workloads, but insiders said it was Fax: (416) 298-5082 also a message to Mihychuk to shape up after Trudeau http://www.carswell.com received a number of complaints about her handling of EI matters. Minister under former Prime Minister Jean Chrétien and The Prime Minister said of her: presided over the veteran affairs file in former Prime Minister Paul Martin’s cabinet. He led Canada’s efforts The Honourable MaryAnn Mihychuk has served the to bring 39,500 Syrian refugees to Canada. Most government with distinction and oversaw a significant agree that he did a more than creditable job and the expansion of the Canada Summer Jobs program and ambassadorship is a just reward. settled the Canada Post labour dispute as Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour. The Ahmed Hussen, the Liberal MP for the Toronto-area Honourable MaryAnn Mihychuk will continue to serve as riding of York South-Weston, will be Canada’s new MP for Kildonan–St. Paul. Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship. If you’re counting, the gender balance amongst the Hussen is Canada’s first MP of Somali descent and is a cabinet members remains equal. lawyer and community activist. ©2017 Thomson Reuters Canada Limited 18 One Corporate Plaza, 2075 Kennedy Road, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M1T 3V4 | carswell.com | thomsonreuters.com THE CANADIAN TAXPAYER February 10, 2017 — Vol. xxxix No. 3 There was of course a concomitant shuffle of cabinet members of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s cabinet committee posts. It is of some interest to note one in dropped from 52 to 50 making it one of the younger particular. cabinets in Canadian history. The Cabinet Committee on Canada-United States Ralph Goodale represents age and experience having considers issues concerning the fostering of strong been born in 1950 and first elected when he was 24. The relations between Canada and the United States and fact that he is Trudeau’s only Saskatchewan MP probably the advancement of mutual interests. gives him a certain level of protection against ageism. But don’t forget Lawrence A. MacAulay who was born Chair: The Hon. Marc Garneau who takes over the Chair September 9, 1946, Trudeau’s Minister of Agriculture. He from Freeland has represented the riding of Cardigan, Prince Edward Island in the House of Commons since 1988. Vice-Chair: The Hon. Ralph Goodale The Hon. Bardish Chagger The Hon. François-Philippe Champagne The Hon. Kirsty Duncan Minor Shuffle of Ontario and The Hon. Chrystia Freeland Alberta Cabinets The Hon. Karina Gould The Hon. Ahmed D. Hussen A couple of days after the federal Liberals did a major The Hon. Lawrence MacAulay cabinet shuffle there were some minor changes in the The Hon. Catherine McKenna Ontario cabinet…changes which few will note beyond The Hon. Harjit Singh Sajjan some civil servants and the family members. A news release stated:1 Note that each of the newcomers to cabinet is on this Following the retirement from provincial politics of David committee.2 Orazietti, MPP for Sault Ste. Marie, Marie-France Lalonde In advance of a more general appointment of moves from Minister of Government and Consumer parliamentary secretaries, the Prime Minister Services to become Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services. Lalonde will continue to serve as announced the appointment of Andrew Leslie, Minister Responsible for Francophone Affairs. Member of Parliament for Orleans, to the position of parliamentary secretary to the Minister of Foreign Jeff Leal is appointed Minister Responsible for Small Affairs. In this new position, Mr. Leslie will assume Business, in addition to retaining his previous role as special responsibilities for the Canada-U.S. relationship Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. and play a critical role in building ties with the new Indira Naidoo-Harris takes on the new portfolio of Minister U.S.
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