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AND The HillTimes photographbyAndrew Meade, fi G OVERNMENT Iraq? p.29 for Canadain What’s next N fi party memberswillhave a expected tobedebated, and anti-harassment policy is rst lookat theparty’sown EWSPAPER Continued onpage31 NDP saysp.4 parties pay, making politics by change Add women, le photographs le ght p.30 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14,2018$5.00 O former Liberal Senator James Cowan, volunteer inavolunteer organization.” the jobaspresident—as chief in aninterview. “And that’s where Isee we’re ready for2019,” Ms. Cowan said to make sure party level paratus at the a strong ap- in Halifax. April 19to21 cy convention Liberals’ poli- decided at the that willbe in acontest Anna Gainey the outgoing ring toreplace her hat inthe fi Cowan isthe English national vice-president, Ms. in 2019asLiberal Party president. to helpgive theGritsanothermandate campaigns, SuzanneCowan, ishoping Liberal leadershipand2015election election win. in theparty’s2015general leadership campaignand in ’s Cowan played key roles Liberal Senator James The daughterofformer BY CHARELLE EVELYN party job gunning for top Suzanne Cowan Trudeau insider and Liberal VP News rst tothrow The -borndaughterof “We need Currently servingastheparty’s ister Justin Trudeau’s successful ne ofthearchitects ofPrimeMin- Liberal 2018convention Innovation Innovation BRIEFING BRIEFING pp. 15-27 POLICY POLICY Suzanne Cowan Photograph courtesyof the party’s president. Cowan isrunningtobe organizer Suzanne Liberal backroom Continued onpage 35 2 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2018 | THE HILL TIMES

The Canadian Press’ Joanna Smith will be a Dan Aykroyd’s mom, ex- guest speaker at a Carleton Senate clerk Gary Levy die Heard on the Hill University event that will teach Canadian actors Dan Aykroyd and Pe- journalists ter Aykroyd’s mom Lorraine Aykroyd died by Shruti Shekar how to report on Feb. 8 at the age of 99. on traumatic Ms. Aykroyd was a longtime senior events. The public servant and was the secretary to Hill Times fi le then-transport minister Lionel Chevrier, photograph who was appointed in Mackenzie King’s Press gallery’s Marc Fortier cabinet and served as a Liberal MP for 25 years. According to Ms. Aykroyd’s obituary, she later became to retire after 30 years one of the highest- trauma.” It will also include a session on self-care for journalists. paid women in government when with all of you. I have enjoyed all aspects The event is organized by Matthew she was hired as of working for the Canadian Parliamentary Pearson, an Ottawa Citizen/Sun City Hall the secretary of the Press Gallery and I consider my time spent reporter on leave, working as the 2017 Canadian Maritime here extremely rewarding,” Mr. Fortier said Michener-Deacon Fellow for Journalism Commission. in an email to gallery members on Feb. 8. Education at Carleton. She also worked He’s also been the gallery’s artist for The CBC’s Curt Petrovich and the at the United Nations many years and designed many logos, in- Canadian Press’ Joanna Smith will speak as the secretary to cluding the one that appears on the televi- about dealing with reporting on traumatic the delegation to sion screens at the National Press Theatre, events. Mr. Petrovich was treated for PTSD Geneva that explored Lorraine Aykroyd died where press conferences are held. Mr. related to his reporting on Robert Dziekan- the law of the sea, on Feb. 8. She was Fortier has also created several beautiful ski’s death at Vancouver International Air- which later became the mom of Canadian posters for the annual press gallery dinner. port in 2007 after RCMP offi cers stunned a UN specialized actors Dan Aykroyd The gallery is run day to day by its the man multiple times with a Taser. agency dealing with and Peter Aykroyd. chief, Collin Lafrance, who takes direc- The symposium, sponsored by Carleton maritime matters. Photograph courtesy of tion from a volunteer executive board of as well as a couple journalism groups Ms. Aykroyd Trousdale Funeral Home The press gallery’s Marc Fortier will be members. and the Canadian Forum on Violence and would have turned retiring on June 1. Photograph courtesy of the Trauma, will be conducted at the Richcraft Parliamentary Press Gallery Hall atrium, which was formerly the River 100 on April 27. Skills training event for Building on campus, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Her husband, Peter Hugh Aykroyd, was he press gallery’s Marc Fortier an- Lunch and refreshments will be served, a policy adviser to former prime minister Tnounced last week that he would be journalists in Ottawa and the event is free to attend. Registration . retiring. is online through Eventbrite. She died at home in Railton, Ont., near After 30 years, the Parliamentary Press Carleton University is hosting a free day- Kingston. Gallery’s acting manager of multimedia long conference in Ottawa Saturday, March In other sad news, the former editor of events will spend his last day on the job on 3 that Hill journalists may want to go to. Journalists must be mindful the Canadian Parliamentary Review, Gary Friday, June 1. The event, called the Trauma-Informed Levy, also died on “I would like to express my sincere rec- Journalism Symposium, is meant to teach of sexual harassment Feb. 8, at the age ognition after all these years of collabora- students and working journalists how reporting: Singh staff er of 71 after a short tion and sharing. I will keep in mind many to cover traumatic incidents and how to battle with cancer. moments and unforgettable encounters report on “people who have experienced Mr. Levy, who In the wake of a torrent of #MeToo news used to write stories on sexual columns for The harassment related Hill Times, started to Canadian poli- his career as a tics in the past few researcher at the weeks, NDP leader Library of Parlia- ’s ment. press secretary Former editor He later became James Smith is the editor of the calling into ques- of the Canadian Parliamentary Review Canadian Parlia- tion how some mentary Review, reporters are trying Gary Levy died on Feb 8. Photograph courtesy which is a publi- to get stories. cation for Parlia- “Dear media of Carleton University NDP leader Jagmeet mentarians that folks: Please be Singh’s press secretary informs them of very careful in your James Smith is calling out the activities of the federal, provincial, and approach to female journalists who he says territorial branches. staffers. I’m hearing are not reporting on sexual Mr. Levy was also a Senate clerk. about some women harassment properly. The getting pestered Hill Times photograph by to tell their stories. Schedule changes for Andrew Meade That’s really f’d up and shows you House committees don’t get it. Other hand, I’ve also seen some truly respectful reporting (mostly female Almost all of the House committees have writers),” Mr. Smith tweeted on Feb. 9. changed their schedule for the winter sitting. Recent stories include Progres- Human Resources, Skills and Social sive Conservative Party leader and former Development, and the Status of Persons Conservative MP Patrick Brown, Nova with Disabilities; Health; Agriculture and Scotia Progressive Conservative Party Agri-Food; Transport, Infrastructure, and leader Jamie Baillie, Ontario PC Party Communities; and Offi cial Languages previ- president , and Sport and Per- ously met on Tuesdays and Thursdays and sons with Disabilities Minister Kent Hehr now meet on Mondays and Wednesdays. all stepping down from their roles after Access to Information, Privacy, and Eth- facing sexual misconduct allegations. Mr. ics; International Trade; National Defence; Brown and Mr. Dykstra say they’ve done Natural Resources; Canadian Heritage; nothing wrong. and Justice and Human Rights previously NDP MP Erin Weir was suspended from met on Mondays and Wednesdays and now caucus duties during an investigation into meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays. allegations of harassment towards female Make sure you check the House of Com- staffers. He denies any wrongdoing. mons website for specifi c times and locations. Former NDP MP Peter Stoffer has been accused of unwanted kissing and touching by several women on the Hill. He’s apolo- Senate creates web guide gized for any of his behaviour that might have been interpreted as inappropriate, but to cannabis legalization has denied the claims at hand. Mr. Stoffer was fi rst elected in 1997 for The Senate has launched a webpage to the riding of Sackville-Eastern Shore, N.S., guide Canadians through the process of Bill and served as an MP for a little over 18 years. He lost his re-election bid in 2015. Continued on page 39

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level as a result of its policy con- vention in Ottawa this weekend. Add women, change politics by His riding association has submitted a policy resolution that proposes making not only gender equity a requirement for candidates, but codifying repre- making parties pay, NDP says sentation among candidates from fi ve groups (women, Indigenous Canadians, people with disabili- ties, members of the LGBTQ com- NDP House munity, and visible minorities) As #MeToo sweeps leader to refl ect their proportion of the the Hill, the New Ruth Ellen general population. Brosseau The association submitted the Democrats are has tabled same resolution for the NDP’s a motion previous convention in 2016, but looking for legislation calling for the the delegates “missed voting on it government by 10 seconds due to a procedural to make it fi nancially to legislate issue,” Mr. Stewart said. fi nancial Ms. Brosseau said she “would benefi cial for federal incentives for love to see this on the fl oor” of parties to have more federal parties the NDP convention, but pointed to have more again to the government as need- women on their women as ing to be the real change-maker. candidates “They can’t just say they’re ballots. in elections. feminist—they actually have to The Hill Times propose legislation or take leader- photograph by ship on this because without that, BY CHARELLE EVELYN Andrew Meade it just becomes hollow,” she said. s Ottawa becomes more Aembroiled in the anti-sexual Financial incentives harassment #MeToo movement, most compatible tool, the New Democrats are renewing their call for the federal govern- says prof ment to codify its support for Grace Lore, a political scientist having more women involved in at the University of Victoria, said politics as elected offi cials. it’s “safe to say” no party is doing On Feb. 6, NDP House leader enough to bring more women into Ruth Ellen Brosseau (Berthier- the fold. Maskinongé, Que.) tabled a notice Ottawa offi ces, which they deny. “I think time’s up and the Neither party has committed There’s no reason parties can’t for an opposition motion high- NDP MP Erin Weir (Regina- government really has to back to specifi c targets or legislative do this on their own “because lighting that women have “never Lewvan, Sask.) has been sus- up this feminist window dressing changes, as NDP MPs want. we aren’t talking about need- held more than 28 per cent of the pended from his caucus duties, they’re putting forward with some When asked in Question ing to fi nd thousands of women seats in the House of Commons,” pending an investigation into concrete action,” she said. Period on Jan. 30 on his govern- coast to coast to coast,” said Prof. despite making up more than half claims he has harassed women, There’s “real interest in this ment’s plan to increase women’s Lore, who has also worked as a of ’s population. This puts which he denies. Several women from both sides of the House,” said representation in the House, researcher with Equal Voice. Canada in 64th place internation- have accused former 18-year NDP Mr. Stewart, adding he had heard Prime Minister Justin Trudeau “This should be something ally “when it comes to gender par- MP Peter Stoffer, who lost re- the House Status of Women Com- (Papineau, Que.) pointed to his we can do now under the current ity in its national legislature,” said election in 2015, of inappropriate mittee may be considering a study gender-balanced cabinet, as well structure. That said, it isn’t hap- the preamble to the motion, ulti- behaviour, including unwanted of his former bill. “I think there’s a as the Liberal Party’s requirement pening, despite the fact some of mately calling for the government kisses and touching. He denied mood in the House, in the current to reach out to female candidates the parties do already have some to “implement legislative changes the claims but said he was sorry climate, to do something.” at the riding-association level be- proactive strategies,” she said. that would give each federal party for any action that might have “I am always open to discuss- fore a nomination contest is held. Both the Liberals and NDP di- fi nancial incentive to ensure that been interpreted as inappropriate. ing—with colleagues in all par- “However, there are other rect riding associations to search women make up at least 45 per None of these claims has been ties—ideas about ways to get more ways, too. Some women choose for diverse candidates, particu- cent of their candidates in the proven in court. women involved in politics, running not to run because there are bar- larly women, prior to nomination 2019 federal election.” “I think all parties are on the for offi ce, and elected to the House riers and because this can often contests being held. Prior to the “We have to change the culture same page—we do need to elect of Commons,” Democratic Institu- be a negative or diffi cult work 2015 election, the Liberals also on the Hill,” Ms. Brosseau told more women, especially in the con- tions Minister (Burl- environment for women,” Mr. had a campaign, Invite Her to The Hill Times. “This is still an old text of what’s going on here on Par- ington, Ont.) said in a statement. Trudeau said. “That is why we Run, that encouraged people to boys club. And if we want to do liament Hill when we look at sexual have introduced several mea- reach out to the party with names that, there has to be a plan.” harassment and intimidation,” said sures, and I hope the members of women they wanted to see in In recent weeks, allegations of Ms. Brosseau, whose leader ap- opposite are open to looking at politics. The party would reach harassment and sexual harass- pointed her as House leader late last them in order to make this a more out “and walk her through the ment have prompted investiga- month. “This is something as House welcoming place for women.” basics of seeking a nomination.” tions and resignations all along leader I’m going to keep bringing The opposition last year Implementing a fi nancial incen- the political spectrum. up in the House.” balked at a Liberal suggestion to tive is the most compatible with the Liberal cabinet minister Kent The NDP motion is building scrap Friday sittings in an effort country’s electoral system, Prof. Hehr ( Centre, Alta.) off of an unsuccessful private to make the House more family Lore said, and there’s already a resigned from his post pending member’s bill introduced in friendly. Canadian example in the works. an investigation into allegations February 2016 by NDP MP Ken- While having a gender-bal- Last year, New Brunswick of sexual harassment of women nedy Stewart (Burnaby South, anced cabinet is “something to be changed its electoral fi nancing staffers while both an B.C.). Bill C-237 was defeated by commended,” it’s also something rules so that the per-vote subsidy MLA and an MP in Ottawa. A a vote of 68-209 at second read- that’s “done at the whim of the claimed by registered political par- staffer in the Prime Minister’s ing in October 2016. It proposed prime minister,” Mr. Stewart said. ties for votes received by female Offi ce, Claude-Éric Gagné, changes to the Canada Elections NDP MP Kennedy Stewart introduced “So unless you entrench these candidates is 1.5 times more than resigned just as an investigation Act that would withhold some a private member’s bill in 2016 that things in either law or practice those received by male candidates. into allegations of inappropriate of the money federal parties get proposed reducing reimbursement formally, they can erode.” But, Prof. Lore added, any behaviour was wrapping up. He reimbursed following an elec- for federal parties if they didn’t put Ms. Brosseau also noted many incentive is something that would denies any wrongdoing and says tion if “the difference between the forward close to the same number of incumbent Liberal MPs won’t need to work in tandem with he resigned on his own accord. In percentage of male and female female and male candidates. The Hill face nomination challenges for other barriers keeping women late summer, Liberal MP Darshan candidates on the list of candi- Times fi le photograph 2019, so if, for example, the next from running for offi ce. Kang (Calgary Skyview, Alta.) left dates of a registered party for the general election yielded identical “Some of the things that are caucus to sit as an Independent election exceeds 10 per cent.” Questions to the Conserva- results to 2015, “[Mr. Trudeau’s] being tossed around now about amid allegations of sexual harass- There’s no timeline for when tive democratic institutions critic, going to have to have over 100 improving the sexual harassment ment, which he says are false. the NDP will bring the motion (Banff–Airdrie, female candidates if he wants to policy, making space for some Former Conservative MPs for debate in the House, but Ms. Alta.), were forwarded to the have gender parity in the next sort of maternity or parental Patrick Brown and Rick Dyks- Brosseau said the party will keep party’s status of women critic Ra- election, when it comes to every- leave, dealing with the political tra have both left their roles as raising the issue in the House and chael Harder (Lethbridge, Alta.), body running.” culture—these types of things are Ontario Progressive Conserva- is “looking at different ways to who said in a brief statement that About 43 per cent of the NDP’s also really critical so you have tive leader and party president, bring this forward.” the “Conservative Party strongly 2015 candidates were women, she more women self-selecting into respectively, after allegations of Though Mr. Stewart’s bill was agrees that women should be en- said. the process,” she said. sexual misconduct with young defeated, Ms. Brosseau said it’s couraged to run for offi ce at every Mr. Stewart said he hopes to see [email protected] women while they were in their necessary to try again. level of government.” the NDP take leadership at a party The Hill Times Moving The strength and rapid pace of recovery in 2017 has created pinch points on CN’s network, particularly Canada’s in Western Canada. 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shadows,” she said. Ms. Copps said there also was no code of conduct guiding MP-to- #MeToo: trailblazing female MP behaviour, which was only in- troduced in the House under Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) after the 2015 election. In 2014, Mr. Trudeau suspend- ex-MPs weigh in on what ed then-Liberal MPs Massimo Pacetti and Scott Andrews from caucus pending the result of an investigation into allegations of “personal misconduct” for two needs to change on the Hill separate incidents involving fe- male NDP MPs. Both Liberal MPs denied the allegations. The code—a policy put in Former Liberal MP place for MPs to report sexual harassment in a confi dential Sheila Copps says manner—underwent a mandatory review last fall by the Procedure Bill C-65 and the MP and House Affairs Committee, code of conduct is where only minor amendments were suggested. a necessary human A PROC subcommittee to review the code was struck on resources package Feb. 1, and the seven-member group met for its fi rst in-camera that will have a ‘deep meetings on Feb. 8 and Feb. 13. impact’ on how sexual Subcommittee members did not Former MPs, from left, Liberals Mary Clancy and Sheila Copps, Progressive Conservative Pat Carney, and New detail what more needed to be harassment will be Democrat Dawn Black, say the way the government is handling sexual harassment and harassment complaints is better discussed with respect to the than when they were in offi ce, but a proper, fair process should be codifi ed. The Hill Times fi le photographs code, despite having reviewed it only last fall. dealt with in the victims to speak up and share Offi ce, Claude-Éric Gagné, been fi ghting for a long time.” “I think there were some is- their experiences. resigned just as an investigation “We tried really hard, a group future. sues with the process that needs Ms. Hajdu testifi ed on Feb. 12, into allegations of inappropriate of us across party lines…[but] the to be addressed and that’s what stating that the bill is “setting up a behaviour was wrapping up. He ’93 election got in the way and it we are going to look at,” said BY SHRUTI SHEKAR fair playing fi eld,” and is laying the denies any wrongdoing and said all fell by the wayside,” she said. Conservative MP “foundation for cultural change.” he resigned on his own accord. In Ms. Black was fi rst elected (Barrie-Innisfi l, Ont.). emale former MPs say the cur- “Biology has not changed, [and] late summer, Liberal MP Darshan in 1988 and served for eight Liberal MP (St. rent approach the government there is always a potential for sexual Kang (Calgary Skyview, Alta.) left non-consecutive years. She F Catharines, Ont.) said he would be and federal parties are taking to harassment on the Hill,” Ms. Carney caucus to sit as an Independent said she was one of the women going into the meetings with an deal with the Hill’s harassment and said, adding that the proposed C-65 amid allegations of sexual harass- who helped advocate to have a open mind and said he didn’t think the sexual misconduct problem is legislation has to be fair for both ment, which he said are false. women’s toilet near the House things had changed on the Hill. far better than during their tenure the person who is accusing and the NDP MP Erin Weir (Regina- of Commons Chamber, and for “We are seeing the reports of when issues were ignored or swept person who has been accused. Lewvan, Sask.) was suspended brighter lights to be installed in conduct on the Hill, I don’t think under the rug, but they say any “In the present lack of a pro- from House duties while an investi- the parking lots. things have changed…but we are new system to deal with com- cess…[it makes] the men vulner- gation looks into allegations, which But these changes did not stop getting a better sense of what is plaints—which will continue be- able to accusations and they have he denies, of harassment towards inappropriate comments from happening so it’s important to cause “biology has not changed”— no protection, so it’s a two-way staffers. Former NDP MP Peter male MPs in the House. During look back at it through that lens,” must be fair and non-partisan. street,” she said. “I have no sympa- Stoffer, who was fi rst elected in one of her fi rst committee meet- he said. Former Progressive Conserva- thy for them if they are guilty, but 1997 and served as a Nova Scotia ings where she subbed in for a The special committee will be tive MP Pat Carney said that the they have to have some assurance MP for a little over 18 years, has male colleague, the committee meeting Tuesdays and Thursdays creation of Bill C-65, which would that their cases will be chair said: “I have to let and “there is no timeline on any amend existing provisions in the heard in a fair man- you know…that I’ll cer- type of decision to be made or Canada Labour Code to prevent ner and not just have tainly enjoy looking at you to be released to the public,” said and respond to harassment and their reputation, their much more than I enjoyed Liberal MP (Bramp- sexual harassment in federal marriage, their profes- looking at your colleague ton North, Ont.). workplaces, and expand those sion, everything ruined you’re replacing.” rules to cover parliamentary work- because of a [possible] She said those com- places, is but “long overdue.” vindictive accusation.” ments may not happen Most male MPs were When Ms. Carney was fi rst A wave of work- as much these days, but clueless about harassment, elected in 1979, she was one of place misconduct it doesn’t mean those at- three women in her caucus. She stories has hit every po- titudes have changed. says ex-MP Mary Clancy served as Treasury Board presi- litical party on the Hill Former Liberal MP Sheila As part of changing the dent, international trade minister, in the past few weeks. Copps said the legislation “is culture on the Hill, the House is and energy, mines, and resources Former Ontario positive and probably the big- spending about $50,000 to orga- minister in former prime minis- Progressive Conser- Labour Minister , right, and her deputy gest step to huge change.” nize in-person, classroom-style ter Brian Mulroney’s cabinet. He vative Party leader minister, Lori Sterling, left, appear on Feb.12 before the She said it creates a formal sessions to all 338 MPs across all later appointed her to the Senate, Patrick Brown, also a House Human Resources Committee studying Bill C-65 way of trying to resolve issues parties. Attendance is mandatory where she served for 18 years. former federal Con- related to tackling harassment in federally regulated of workplace harassment for all, including cabinet minis- She said even as recently as 10 servative MP, stepped workplaces, including for political staffers on the Hill. The through a third-party process ters, the prime minister, and other years ago, when she left politics, down after facing Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade that is not political, which did party leaders. there was no process for women sexual misconduct not exist when she was fi rst It’s a far different situation than to speak up when faced with any allegations, which he elected in 1984, later becom- what it was like for former Liberal misconduct issues. denies. been accused of sexual misconduct ing the heritage minister in former MP Mary Clancy, who said she had Labour Minister Patty Hajdu Former president of the Ontario by several women. He denied the prime minister Jean Chrétien’s arranged for training sessions, but (Thunder Bay-Superior North, PCs Rick Dykstra also stepped claims but said he was sorry for cabinet. they were sparsely attended by MPs. Ont.) introduced C-65 on Nov. down after facing allegations of any action that might have been Ms. Clancy, who was fi rst 7, which would place sanc- sexual misconduct dating back interpreted as inappropriate. MP sexual harassment elected in 1988 and served for tions against someone who had to his days as a Conservative MP. And Green Party leader Eliza- eight years, said there were about behaved inappropriately in the Mr. Dykstra denies the allegations, beth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, policy to be reviewed again three meetings where an HR rep- workplace. The government also though the news resulted in Conser- B.C.) called for an independent Ms. Copps said discourse resentative from the House came said it would introduce a suite vative Party leader investigation after three ex-party between MPs was more polite and spoke to MPs. of services for employers along (Regina-Qu’Appelle, Sask.) calling employees claimed of being bul- now than in her time as a politi- She said most male MPs didn’t with the bill, including develop- for a review into how Mr. Dykstra lied in the workplace, which she cian when heckles aimed her way even have a clue that there was ing policy and training tools and remained a candidate in 2015. also denies. included being called “baby” and a sexual misconduct or harassment providing education. Liberal cabinet minister Kent None of these claims has been “slut” in the House. occurring on the Hill. The bill was fast-tracked to the Hehr (Calgary Centre, Alta.) proven in court. She said whenever staff came “I thought [former prime House Human Resources Com- resigned from his post pending to her with complaints about minister] was going mittee to be studied when the an investigation into allegations C-65 ‘the biggest step to harassment, she would go to the to go into tears,” she said after she House returned from its winter of sexual harassment of women House Speaker where there was spoke to him about the problem recess on Jan. 29. The commit- staffers while both an Alberta huge change’: Sheila Copps an internal process. But “because on the Hill. tee plans to also have a special MLA and an MP in Ottawa. A Former NDP MP Dawn Black it was internalized, a lot of the [email protected] in-camera meeting to allow for staffer in the Prime Minister’s said C-65 was “what women have times things can remain in the @shruti_shekar HOW THE 2018 BUDGET CAN HELP ALL OF CANADA’S CHARITIES Removing the Capital Gains Tax on Gifts of Private Company Shares and Real Estate

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Editorial Letters to the Editor House committee ought to have Scott Taylor wrong again on heard from ag groups on food guide Latvia, says ambassador e: “Latvia mission a waste of money similar linguistic and ethnic roots, but I rime Minister Justin Trudeau came refusing to hear from farmers, ranchers Rand troop deployment,” (The Hill think the multinationalism of the battle- Pinto offi ce and immediately sent his and agri-businesses that will be directly Times, Feb. 7, p. 9) This article is yet an- group in Latvia is a display of resolve and ministers on a number of listening tours impacted by the new Canada Food Guide. other in a stream from Scott Taylor, who unity. The troops from Canada, Latvia, to hear from Canadians about everything “We continue to hear from experts and questions the wisdom of doing anything Albania, Italy, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, from electoral reform to defence policy to physicians who are concerned that the militarily robust to temper Russian ag- and Spain “come as one.” No country is the Trans-Pacifi c Partnership trade deal. proposed changes to the Canada Food gressiveness. better equipped than Canada to embrace He was making a show of the fact that Guide are based on ideology rather than Taylor would like us to believe that it is multilateralism and promote the interop- his government was being open, trans- on good science.” wrong to assign blame to Russia for what erability of diverse actors. What could it parent, and had an open mind toward They’ve got a point. it has done or is doing in Ukraine; it is be about multinational unity that is rub- evidence-based policy-making, unlike Health Canada offi cials told reporters just minding its own business. If it lashes bing Taylor the wrong way? Stephen Harper’s former Conservative from the outset of the food guide revamp out, that’s because others came into its All Canadians and Latvians would government, which he portrayed as secre- that they wouldn’t be asking for direct personal space. open their arms to a democratic, friendly tive and making policy based on ideology. input from the food industry, but instead Taylor makes Russia. But the reality Latvian The Liberals showed that not only did would be open to hearing from it through a valiant effort to is Russia is build- Ambassador they want to hear from regular Canadi- the department’s online consultation promote sympa- ing up its offensive Karlis ans, but they were also interested in tak- process. thy for current military might on the Eihenbaums ing meetings with lobbyists, which was a The thought was that the guide in the Russian attitudes Black Sea and Baltic says Canadians refreshing change of tone for those who past was perhaps too infl uenced by in- and actions. Sea, not to mention with questions had for a long time felt vilifi ed as shad- dustry desires and not enough by health Articles such as the Arctic, Pacifi c, about whether owy Ottawa insiders. The Liberals took a concerns. this are intended and the Mediterra- Latvia has a more positive tone in their relations with But groups representing the dairy and to eat away at nean. It is therefore culture and lobby fi rms. meat industries have since expressed the fi rmness of incumbent to hold the country worth Mr. Trudeau himself, through his now- their frustration that they’ve been shut the stand we take line against Russian defending ought annual winter town-hall tour, has shown out of the conversation almost entire- toward mischief- snubs of interna- to plan a visit a willingness to listen to opposing views. ly—hence the dustup in committee this makers in the tional law, and to be there. The Hill That’s why it’s so puzzling that the month. Kremlin. conscious of deliber- Times photograph Liberals recently refused a Conserva- While the government’s desire to keep All NATO al- ate attempts to erode by Sam Garcia tive motion to hear from food industry the best interests of Canadians’ health in lies want dialogue support for NATO’s groups at a House committee looking into mind in preparing the food guide is laud- with Russia and battlegroups, which the government’s proposed new national able, it should be open to at least hearing are always ready for it. With Russia, a are, in effect, ensuring peace, and even food guide. The fi ve Liberals on the House what industry groups have to say. The two-pronged approach is necessary: dia- promoting investment and growth. Secu- Agriculture Committee outvoted the four government may not take their advice logue and deterrence. rity is important for economic stability. Conservative and NDP members in a bid or agree with what they have to say, but Canada, Germany, the United Kingdom, Latvia’s GDP growth is on par with to adjourn debate on Conservative MP that’s no reason to shut them out of the and the United States are each leading a that of Canada or exceeds it. Latvia is John Barlow’s motion to invite “agricul- conversation. multinational battlegroup as part of NA- clean and green. ture and agri-food stakeholders” to speak If Mr. Trudeau is really concerned with TO’s Enhanced Forward Presence. NATO I wish that Canadians with a positive before them. openness and evidence-based policy- had no plan to deploy such forces before impression of Latvia, and especially those In a press release afterward, the Con- making, his government ought to take Russia’s illegal seizure of Ukrainian and who have questions about whether we servatives fumed: into account all the evidence before mak- Georgian territory. This NATO presence is have a culture and country worth defend- “It is shameful that the Liberals are ing a decision. not so much about defending against im- ing, plan a visit. Perceptions are related minent danger as it is about removing the to preconceptions, how we categorize and temptation to take land that’s not yours. pigeonhole, how we prioritize, and, to an Taylor complains that Canada, as extent, how we prefer things to be. But framework nation for the battlegroup in Scott Taylor may not be a lost cause. He Latvia, is “saddled with a polyglot col- also really ought to come see Latvia. lection of penny-packet national contin- Karlis Eihenbaums gents.” Yes, it would be easier perhaps Ambassador of Latvia with a homogenous grouping all from Ottawa, Ont. Article’s headline treats MP unfairly

e: “Failed NDP leadership candidate The designation presents a warped pic- RAngus tweets, then deletes, criticism ture of a man whose qualities of leader- of party under new leader Singh,” (The ship and integrity make him stand head Hill Times, Jan. 24, online). The headline and shoulders above far too many more and the article’s fi rst sentence identifi ed “successful” people in political life. this veteran MP, Charlie Angus, as simply The article and especially the head- a “Failed NDP leadership candidate.” I fi nd line really constitute an offence to Mr. this completely unacceptable. Angus and to the many Canadians who Mr. Angus is a respected Member of respect and admire him. I hope you will Parliament, a courageous political activ- take steps to set this right, and avoid any ist, and a loyal and talented member of similar errors in the future. his party. To reduce his identity to that of Helen Forsey a “failed candidate” is a gross injustice. Ompah, Ont.

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Duncan added, “we are all one step Expect Liberal budget to focus on closer to the next breakthrough idea or discovery. Broad perspec- tives breed great science.” In a wider sense, the 2018 budget will be heavily focused on science, women’s role in economy programs to improve the labour- force participation of women. “We’re looking towards a Following up on that will be , who commis- $4.8-billion from $3.5-billion. “Gov- budget that’s going to very clearly Governments a major theme in the federal sioned the Naylor report, said in a ernments cannot short-change focus on how we can help all cannot short-change budget expected to be delivered recent speech. basic science and expect innova- Canadians, but we’re specifi - by Finance Minister “My priorities are investing tion to fl ourish,” says ex U of T cally thinking about: how do we basic science and within the next month or so. An- in investigator-led research and president David Naylor. make sure that we have strong other allied theme will focus on making sure we have sustainable, While science will be high- outcomes for women in our expect innovation to measures to increase the contri- predictable funding for our labs lighted in the budget as a key to economy?” Morneau recently told bution of women in the economy. and tools,” she added. “And I have long-term growth and prosperity, the Canadian Press. fl ourish. The budget is expected to real diffi culty right now. I have it’s unclear just how much fund- Successful programs will not include an increase in funding for world-renowned labs in Canada ing Morneau will earmark for only help families but will also basic scientifi c research, research and over what ratchet up economic perfor- as recommended in a timeframe. mance, he said. pivotal report directed In a related move, But, while there has been by former University of the budget is expected much talk over the years about Toronto president David to consolidate the Lib- improving gender equality on the Naylor. erals’ efforts to bring economic front in Canada, this It will be welcome science into play as country still has a gender wage news for this country’s part of their campaign gap of 18 per cent, one of the scientists. to improve diversity in most glaring among Organisation Les Whittington According to the the economy. Duncan for Economic Co-operation and Naylor report, Canada has already changed Development countries. Need to Know witnessed a signifi cant selection procedures to Morneau has also said the shift away from fund- make top government- budget will respond to the latest ing for independent funded research chairs report by the Advisory Council on TTAWA—Thomas Mul- research in the years ‘The previous government dug a big hole; it’s going to available to a wider Economic Growth, which alarmed Ocair got it right a few years from 2006 to 2013— take time to fi x,’ said Science Minister Kirsty Duncan at a range of scientists. policy-makers by warning that 10 back when, commenting on the both for basic and ap- November speech at the Canadian Science Policy Conference. This will “ensure per cent of the workforce (equal approach of Stephen Harper’s plied research. The Liberal government is expected to boost fundamental greater diversity in to some two million people) could government to the role of science “We estimated that science funding in its 2018 budget. Photograph courtesy of the research-chair posi- lose their jobs in the next decade in policy development, he said the scholars, scientists, tions,” she said. “That because of disruptions arising from Conservatives relied on “decision- and trainees wishing to means more women, In- new technology and automation. based fact-making.” pursue fully independent research that don’t operate all year round. digenous peoples, visible minori- The council is urging Ottawa to But, unfortunately for the NDP, work saw a decline of available I want to fi x that.” ties, and persons with disabilities invest another $15-billion annually it was Justin Trudeau’s Liberals real resources per researcher of But Duncan admitted it would working in the sciences will have a for adult skills training to prepare who managed to capitalize in the about 35 per cent in that period,” take time to reverse the current shot at holding one of these chairs. workers for this coming upheaval. 2015 election on a commitment to the study, published last April, said. situation. Naylor recommended “When our research community Les Whittington is an Ottawa restore science as an economic en- “Look, the previous govern- a gradual increase in funding for includes people from diverse back- journalist and a regular contribu- gine and renew the government’s ment dug a big hole; it’s going to research-related activities over grounds with unique experiences, tor to The Hill Times. reliance on research and data. take time to fi x,” Science Minister four years to bring the total up to knowledge, and perspectives,” The Hill Times

episode of Yes Minister where to be a Communist. By applying one character goes through the current criteria in the Public On political activities, the hundreds of pages to fi nd a Service Employment Act, the memo with damaging informa- Public Service Commission con- tion, I spent many hours comb- fl ates contributing to the demo- ing through multiple copies of cratic process with attempting to Public Service Commission my own correspondence before overthrow the government. fi nding evidence of the commis- Fortunately, in 2015 the com- sion’s clumsiness, including the mission was challenged by a recommendation of the offi cer former NDP candidate, Emilie deserves to be challenged assigned to my case that I be Taman, who had been fi red from permitted to return to work after her job as a federal prosecutor the election, which was ignored. when she ran. Although she lost ers for the next federal election nothing more than becoming a The outpouring of support initially, she won on appeal. It put me through in 2019. Many candidates could candidate for public offi ce. after the newspaper stories ap- That judgment should provide the ringer when be drawn from the federal public At the time, I was interviewed peared was gratifying: in 2011, momentum for changes in the service, as there you fi nd people extensively by Public Service I was frustrated and angry the Public Service Employment Act. I ran as a federal who understand government and Commission “investigators” and commission had the capacity Here are a few suggestions: 1) know how to get policies adopted. given clearance to run by my to derail my career, and I lost change the criterion of a percep- candidate in 2011. There are also public servants managers and was expected to thousands of dollars and leave tion of partisanship to evidence of who want to volunteer in the return to work immediately after time while waiting for a deci- partisanship; 2) allow standing by The Public Service democratic process. the election if I lost. Unfortu- sion. When I later gave serious the Federal Public Sector Labour There is one catch for both aspir- nately, someone in my depart- thought to going to Federal Court Relations and Employment Board Employment Act ing candidates and campaign work- ment fabricated a hypothesis in to sue, I was advised it was prob- in cases dealing with political ac- ought to be updated ers who are public servants: they a document I did not see and the ably not worth the expense or tivities; 3) stop allowing employ- have to pass the Kafkaesque rules president of the commission uni- the impact on my career. ees to inform on their colleagues to be fairer. in the Public Service Employment laterally decided I should be on The Public Service Commission and scrap the online test of Act’s political activities section. leave without pay for 12 months insists every public servant must employee impartiality. While the Public Service Com- after the election. be perceived to be professional and Changes must be made to the mission’s mandate is to ensure After appealing, it took 11 impartial and thus not engage in legislation; to do otherwise would an impartial and effective public and a half weeks to negotiate my political activities. This misses the undermine cherished Canadian service, its obsession with politi- return to work, with the support point: the advice of most public ideals, and deter many qualifi ed Ca- cal activities has the potential to of industry leaders and depart- servants is impartial, as decisions nadians from engaging in political undermine Canadian governance. mental offi cials. are made by senior offi cials. That activities or seeking public offi ce. On the commission’s website, one When I retired in July, as was the position articulated by the Andrew Caddell retired last can fi nd a test of partisanship that reported in The Hill Times and Supreme Court in the Osborne year from Global Affairs Canada, always results in a warning to be National Post, I submitted an decision in 1991 when it freed all where he was a senior policy careful about any involvement. I access-to-information request on but the most senior public servants adviser. He previously worked have spoken to dozens of public my case. After waiting several from the blanket prohibition on as a broadcast reporter and as Andrew Caddell servants who were reluctant to months, I received a CD with 850 political activities. an adviser to Liberal govern- With All Due Respect become involved in our democratic pages of documentation, which Applying the “perception” of ments in Ottawa, St. John’s, and system, fearing it might affect their was substantially redacted. impartiality as a criterion injects elsewhere. He ran as the Liberal standing within the public service. The attempt to overwhelm a subjective element to the pro- candidate for Montmagny-L’Islet- TTAWA—Political parties Sadly, they may be right. I me with the abundance of cess. In the 1950s, United States Kamouraska-Rivière du Loup, Ohave already begun recruiting know; I was a victim of the com- paperwork is one of the oldest Senator Joe McCarthy “perceived” Que., in the 2011 general election. candidates and campaign work- mission’s wrath in 2011, by doing tricks in the book. Like the fi rst anyone who disagreed with him The Hill Times THE HILL TIMES | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2018 11 Opinion Why a more assertive Japan matters to Canada

charge reviving the deal. Self-Defence Force, the Australian Navy, Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turn- On defence, trade, and Abe has a grander strategy in mind. the American Navy, and the Indian Navy bull, and Indian Prime Minister Narendra diplomacy, Prime Minister In 2007, during his fi rst term as prime cooperate to contribute to stability.” Modi have had the greatest of his attention. minister, one shortened by illness, he How far will this proposal go? Japan Abe knows strategies emerge from new Shinzo Abe is taking an spoke to the Indian Parliament in Delhi already conducts exercises with the U.S. ideas and ongoing dialogues, sometimes of a “broader Asia,” one that “will evolve and Australia, and is advancing military years of them, for political and institutional activist stance. into an immense network spanning the relations with India. The four exercising thinking to reach some elements of con- entirety of the Pacifi c Ocean, incorporat- together—the Quad, as it’s referred to—is sensus. Whatever the outcome in the long ing the United States of America and not likely in the short term. term, in the short term, where we all live, Australia.” Abe has stuck to this theme As noted by China scholar Kerry Abe has become a player. ever since, incorporating it in the notion Brown, “the world is now dependent on There are implications for Canada. If of Japan as a “proactive contributor to China’s being a stable, responsible stake- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is to move peace,” a concept now formally embedded holder.” The jury is still out on that sce- beyond the successful launch of the TPP in Japan’s defence policy. nario, Chinese President Xi Jinping’s 2017 (now called the CPTPP) and consolidate Abe has defi ned Japan’s objectives as Davos speech notwithstanding. Despite Canada’s position in Asia, he will have to asserting the rule of law and freedom of the fact that China’s island building in the cultivate his relationships not only with navigation, ensuring international stan- South China Sea can potentially challenge Trump and Xi, but also with Abe. Indeed, dards on regional maritime infrastructure, the notions of freedom of the seas and he may hear the same message from Modi Joseph Caron and assisting south and southeast Asian navigation, we are not there yet. when he visits Delhi in a few days. countries in enhancing their maritime Still, Abe’s activist diplomacy is shaping Joseph Caron is a former ambassador Asia enforcement capabilities. He also asserted the debate in Asia. Among the 76 countries to China and Japan, and high commis- his view that “for the stability of this re- he has visited and leaders he has courted sioner to India. gion, it is very important that the Japan’s since becoming prime minister, Trump, The Hill Times anada’s engagement in Asia dates back Cto Confederation. Reaching Asia was one of the notable reasons we built the Canadian Pacifi c Railway. We didn’t use these words at the time but our “geopoliti- CPTPP IS A GENERATIONAL ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY cal” partners—those who helped set the parameters of our relations—included Brit- ain, the United States, and Commonwealth countries, notably India and Australia. We should now add Japan and its ambi- tious prime minister to that list. Since the Second World War, Japan’s geopolitical visibility would rarely qualify it as a partner. The post-war focus has been on rebuilding its economy; keeping its defence budget to one per cent of its GDP; relying on a United States-Japan treaty for its security, and a single-party political Les éleveurs de porcs du Québec system that has had turn-style successions of prime ministers. But these legacies may have lost some of their momentum. Shinzo Abe, prime SUPPORTINGb 288,000 JOBS IN URBAN AND RURAL minister since 2012, does not believe that the tectonic shifts in the distribution of COMMUNITIES ACROSS CANADA power in today’s Asia allows for a pas- sive Japan. It’s not just a matter of the spectacular rise of China, but also the lack of clarity of the U.S. response, as uncertain under Obama as it is now with Donald Trump; the Association of South- east Asian Nations’ China-U.S. balancing act; India’s slow but steady rise as a re- gional political and economic power; and the urgency of maintaining the liberal trading systems and open seas that have underpinned it. Abe has taken three game-changing steps to these ends. He has cultivated Trump to an extent unmatched by any other foreign leader. He was the fi rst ONCE IMPLEMENTED, CPTPP WILL HELP CANADA foreign leader at Trump Tower, nine days after Trump’s unexpected victory. They met at Mar-a-Lago and Tokyo, and have, REACH ITS $75 BILLION AGRI-FOOD EXPORT GOAL to date, conducted 17 phone conversa- tions. Abe refers to their relationship as the best in U.S.-Japan history—a payback that keeps the wheels on the daily man- agement of the security relationship from falling off. Trump consults closely with Abe on North Korea, today’s most existential threat to Japan. Abe has arguably the clos- est and most regular ties with Trump. Rela- tions in foreign policy equal infl uence. Abe also pressed the reset button on the Trans-Pacifi c Partnership following the U.S. withdrawal in the president’s fi rst week in offi ce. Abe considered that even if the United States was no longer WWW.AG4CPTPP.CAb at the TPP table, in important respects, it never left the room. Accordingly, while he urged Trump to reconsider his decision to withdraw, he indicated his intention of pressing on with a TPP-11, to which the U.S. did not object. Abe, who had ini- tially dismissed a TPP without the U.S., reversed course, and subsequently played the most prominent role in leading the Did you know...

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there—but it didn’t. Seventy-one per cent of resi- Newfoundland dents told us they felt that things are so bad that they “really have to consider new ways of doing things in the province.” As often is the case and as that measure politicians can’t can be interpreted, the people are prepared to try new approaches. Local political practice, almost a lived mythology, has always been aff ord to duck about protecting the status quo no matter what the cost or political party in power. That means run- ning ferries to almost abandoned communities, paving roads to its problems nowhere, and spending one bad Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Dwight Ball faces tough economic dollar after another to run some The province TTAWA—Dale Carnegie, in problems, including reining in the highest per capita spending in the country. outdated, ineffective service. Ohis renowned book How to The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia The people of my province is up to its ears Win Friends and Infl uence People, told us and are telling all manner would have probably advised not capita spending in the country, and a desire to take on the crisis of political leaders that they are in fast-growing to go to your hometown to tell 23 per cent higher than the next at hand. Politicians should heed living through extremely tough debt. Residents your brethren they are almost closest. The province’s per capita that advice. times. But they are prepared to shagged. But I did that last week spending on health exceeds that What was striking about the listen to new approaches. They say they’re ready with a clear purpose in mind. It of any other province; we are far results was the level of consen- want to hear them. Arguably, they was not to get drowned in the St. outpacing the rest of Canada. sus across different regions, age are giving licence to have a bit of to listen to new John’s harbour. Quite the contrary. Newfoundland and Labrador has groups, and partisan leanings. a more mature political conversa- approaches to Anyone paying attention to engaged in a big borrowing pro- Case in point: 62 per cent of resi- tion about the province’s econom- debates and discussions com- gram, mainly due to investment dents felt the provincial budget ic sustainability. boost economic ing out of Newfoundland and requirements for the Muskrat defi cit and fi nances were a very When we delivered the results sustainability. Labrador lately will know there Falls hydro project and the run- large problem for the province. last week, there were some who is grave concern about the prov- ning of larger fi scal defi cits by the That view was shared most of all wanted to shoot the messenger, ince’s economic future. While the provincial government. Finally, by those who voted NDP in 2015 who believed we were talking Canadian economy is doing well, the Rock has the lowest bond rat- (79 per cent), but was the majority down my beloved home. Far from my home province is having some ing of all provinces. view among Progressive Conser- it. We were trying to spread the real struggles. That is not meant to So much of that data has been vative (64 per cent) and Liberal word that the public is telling us be political slight against Premier part of the public conversation (57 per cent) voters. all to get on with dealing with the Dwight Ball or any political party at home that people are worried. Abacus found that a major- problems facing the Rock. Don’t leader. There are no messiahs there They are anxious. They are uncer- ity of residents of Newfoundland duck them. ready with a snap of the fi ngers to tain. We at Abacus Data wanted and Labrador think it is likely the Tim Powers is vice-chairman make things instantly right. to get a vibe for the level of province will go bankrupt in the of Summa Strategies and manag- There are a few things you consternation. So in mid-January next few years, with 22 per cent ing director of Abacus Data. He is Tim Powers should know about the New- we sampled 600 Newfoundland- thinking it is very or extremely a former adviser to Conservative foundland and Labrador econ- ers and Labradorians. The results likely to happen. Bleak right? political leaders. Plain Speak omy. We have the highest per exposed some harsh uncertainties Well, yes, if the survey ended The Hill Times

The granular, obsessive, neurotic, and paranoid practices The past is never dead: South required to maintain against all logic, common sense, and moral conscience were typi- cal of any security state: surveil- Africa’s #Zexit and Mandela’s legacy lance and harassment were widely used against black South image of his younger, bearded 2000 as “state capture,” whereby Lindiwe Sisulu, the daughter of Africans and white anti-apartheid Nearly three face had given Alberto Korda’s corrupt actors, internal and the late anti-apartheid icon Walter activists; intelligence agencies decades after his Che Guevara headshot serious foreign, infl uence and manipulate Sisulu, who was imprisoned with propagated false and defamatory competition as the T-shirt of legislative, judicial, and electoral Mandela on Robben Island, as his stories with the help of journalists release from prison choice on university campuses narratives to produce outcomes successor as deputy president. on their payroll; and detention worldwide, adding popular pres- that serve their interests. (No, it’s This is good news beyond and torture were used to silence and 100 years sure to international sanctions clearly not just a South Afri- South Africa’s borders. The and intimidate critics. Given against apartheid South Africa. where technology has taken poli- after his birth, The sanctions effort, led by the South tics in the past 20 years, apartheid Commonwealth countries in gen- African South Africa now looks less like a Nelson Mandela’s eral and Canadian prime minister President Cold War relic than a New World legacy may fi nally Brian Mulroney in particular, Jacob Order pilot project. Ramaphosa’s was arguably the most successful Zuma’s near- rejection of corruption bucks the be playing out in multilateral mobilization of moral decade rule current global trend. authority since the Second World is ending as Some of the fi rst words the country he War, and Mandela’s release was he’s facing Mandela said when he arrived the fi rst sign that it had worked. a number of on the steps of Cape Town City transformed. That day, the whole world corruption Hall the day of his release were waited to get its fi rst glimpse of charges. UN “I greet you all in the name of the man he had become. Watch- photograph by peace, democracy, and freedom ing as Mandela walked through Loey Felipe for all.” He knew that if not for the crowd, his long-ago likeness leaders acting under pressure suddenly eclipsed by the grey- from citizens in democracies, haired statesman in a suit and he might not be standing there. tie fi lling our screens, I thought, And he knew that, without real “My God, he’s so tall. They didn’t democracy in his own country, his shrink him.” own children and their children In South Africa, as the African can problem; they’ve just been system that made Mandela an could spend their lives in prisons, National Congress celebrated the quicker to brand it.) activist, a radical, a prisoner, concrete or invisible. Lisa Van Dusen anniversary, it was also navigat- Zuma’s recently elected re- and a peacemaker was—like any Nelson Mandela’s 100th birth- What Fresh Hell ing a delicate change in leader- placement as ANC leader is Man- system that holds power based on day will be celebrated in July. His ship, known locally as #Zexit. dela’s preferred successor, Cyril the objectifi cation, dehumaniza- real legacy may yet to be born. President has been Ramaphosa, who was the ANC’s tion, and repression of human Lisa Van Dusen is associate eb. 11 marked 28 years since angling for a departure some- chief negotiator during the transi- beings—not just corrupt but in- editor of Policy Magazine and Fthe moment Nelson Mandela where in the less onerous zone tion to democracy and the man sane. (The Daily Show host Trevor was a Washington and New walked out of Victor Verster prison between golden parachute and who’s been negotiating Zuma’s Noah’s book Born a Crime, about York-based editor at UPI, AP, and near Cape Town a free man. perp walk. Zuma’s near-decade exit. Ramaphosa is seen as an growing up biracial under ABC. She writes a weekly column For the previous decade of rule had come to embody what incorruptible return to Mandela’s apartheid, provides an excellent for The Hill Times. Mandela’s 27 years in prison, the the World Bank fi rst defi ned in political values. He has tapped window on that insanity.) The Hill Times 14 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2018 | THE HILL TIMES Opinion A strong federal presence will make eye health, vision care, and rehabilitation services a population health priority. CANADA’S EMERGING CRISIS IN EYE HEALTH

IN CANADA: Vision loss is the most feared disability

5.5 million Vision loss has By 2032, vision Just 1% Canadians the highest loss is expected of the total have vision- direct health to cost more than expenditures Activists and organizers from a Front d’action populaire en réaménagement urbain and Ontario Coalition Against Poverty demonstrate in support of social housing in front of the Prime Minister’s threatening eye care costs $30 billion on vision loss Offi ce on Oct. 12. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade conditions, which of any disease annually is invested in is projected to category in post-vision loss increase by 29% Canada rehabilitation over the next therapy We can make decade homelessness history THE GOOD NEWS: Vision loss can be treated or The federal government with no choice but to stay in shelters be- prevented in 75 per cent of cases. cause they could not afford rent. I remem- should lead a nation-wide ber the police chief, in the midst of the crisis, saying, “We have to do something.” effort to end and prevent Well, we did do something. We gathered around the table to listen. homelessness. My motion, We heard from those who had experienced homelessness fi rsthand. I remember our M-147, could help make community stepping up to invest in Housing First after hearing from Hashle and David— this happen. two people who were homeless in Saska- toon, and who were gracious enough to share their expertise and lived experience. We heard from anti-poverty groups and sat down with unions, the business commu- EYE HEALTH AND VISION CARE REQUIRES OUR nity, and with all levels of government. We looked to our friends in various communities COLLECTIVE, IMMEDIATE LEADERSHIP. across Alberta—our neighbours to the west who had already faced many challenges and had arrived at some successful solutions. WHAT LEADERSHIP LOOKS LIKE: Everyone who wanted to make a differ- ence was welcomed. We looked for a way NDP MP Sheri Benson forward that was based on understanding Poverty the causes of homelessness. This is the kind of action I want from our federal government. ver the past few weeks, much of the This is why I introduced M-147. Ocountry has been in the grip of a vi- A special committee will learn the A pan- Research Enhanced Funding for Public cious cold snap. Simple tasks, like walking depth and scope of the problem, defi ne and Canadian funding access to care collaborative education on to a bus stop, become onerous. Weeks like recommend the best role for federal leader- Framework across the for Indigenous vision care eye health these remind us there is no feeling quite ship, help us plan for future investments for Action eye health peoples pilot projects as a core like the safety and warmth found in the based on measurable goals, and allow us to continuum component of places we call home. evaluate progress and measure success. overall health But these frigid temperatures are more I want Parliamentarians to listen to than just an inconvenience for Canadians perspectives from across Canada, to then care who live on the street. Winter comes to develop a national plan. I want the federal Canada every year, and yet we seem to be government to lead a nation-wide effort to taken by surprise that there are vulnerable end and prevent homelessness. Canadians who have no shelter, and for Canada’s emergency shelters are over- VISION HEALTH FOR CANADIANS: Contact Laurèl Craib whom the arrival of winter marks the be- fl owing. They are fi lled with seniors, women, 613.235.7924 x 214 ginning of a gruelling struggle for survival. veterans, families with children, and youth. WHAT ARE WE WAITING FOR? [email protected] Perhaps the best illustration of this LGBTQ youth are especially at risk. Indig- struggle can be seen in Toronto. Extreme enous Canadians are 10 times more likely cold weather, combined with an insuffi - than non-Indigenous people to end up in cient number of shelter beds, has led to a emergency shelters. And we cannot over- crisis, inciting calls on the federal govern- look the people who fall into more than one ment to allow the Armoury to of these groups. Shelters, as we have seen be used as a temporary shelter. during these bitterly cold winter days, are At least 94 homeless people died in To- woefully inadequate in the face of such need; ronto last year. The rising death toll is a grim they cannot be a long-term solution. statistic that should propel us into action. In the wake of the federal government’s Those 94 people had family and friends. re-engagement in affordable housing, They loved and were loved. Yet they died, M-147 can help achieve what we all want: senselessly, ignored, and forgotten. an end to homelessness. During my time as the CEO of the We can end homelessness in Canada. United Way of Saskatoon & Area, the city All it takes is political will. reaped the benefi ts of what was referred We can do this and we must. to as an “economic boom.” Property values Sheri Benson is the NDP MP for Saska- skyrocketed and suddenly what was once toon West, Sask. Her private member’s mo- affordable became unobtainable. An un- tion, M-147, is set to be debated this week precedented homelessness crisis erupted, in the House. and workers with full-time jobs were left The Hill Times INNOVATIONTHE HILL TIMES POLICY BRIEFING FEBRUARY 14, 2018

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Innovation, Science, and Economic Innovation Development Minister and Public Services and Procurement Minister procurement are responsible for the Build in Canada Innovation Program and the Innovative programs Solutions Canada program, which both help Canadian entrepreneurs do business with the looking to lure federal government. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew home-grown Meade School of Management. In July, the study suggested. Federal, mu- ber Innovation, Science, and Prof. Orser, colleague Allan Riding, nicipal and provincial governments Economic Development Canada and their research team released a direct about 33 per cent of their introduced the $100-million Inno- study in collaboration with Public spending on goods and services. vative Solutions Canada program. products Services and Procurement Canada The government is trying to The program has 20 government looking at which businesses do change the perspective, Prof. Orser departments set aside money to and do not use the government said, citing the PSPC-run Offi ce support the creation of innovative for a standard invention and up procurement process, and why. of Small and Medium Enterprises. solutions by Canadian small busi- Improving to $1-million for military inven- “There’s opportunity to con- The offi ce guides businesses nesses. Essentially, the govern- tions. It helps companies test their tinue to alert, research out, com- through the procurement process, ment posts a list of “open chal- communication invention, but allows them to keep municate with small businesses including maintaining a list of gov- lenges” that Canadian businesses the intellectual property. that they are in the business of ernment sites offering procurement submit their solution proposals to. surrounding the Since its inception, it has procuring goods and services,” opportunities, and posting informa- If a company’s idea is selected, procurement awarded more than 285 contracts she said. “Really, the dominant tion on upcoming seminars. it could receive up to $150,000 valued at over $126-million, factor is lack of awareness.” “That offi ce has really de- to develop a proof of concept. If process and available said a press release. It noted 80 The House Government Op- veloped over the last couple of this proof of concept is approved, per cent of fi rms that benefi ted erations and Estimates Commit- years,” she said. “They’re much companies could get up to $1-mil- supports to get have successfully commercial- tee has been studying the issue more aggressive in reaching out lion to develop a prototype. The ized their products, and through since late last year. As of Feb. 13, to small business.” Government of Canada could businesses through it its support, 50 made-in-Canada it has heard the oral testimony The professors said the depart- then be the company’s fi rst buyer innovations have been exported from 35 witnesses and received ment came to them looking to col- if the solution works. is key, say University to 44 countries. Over the past 14 four written briefs. laborate on ideas about engaging of Ottawa professors. months, the number of sub- Businesses more likely missions to the program has doubled, which has the program to sell to municipal BY EMILY HAWS pushing forward at a rate of over governments than feds: 600 innovation submissions per ad Garcha, CEO of Bionic year, according to a statement CFIB YPower, understands why from PSPC. As well, 80 per cent Corinne Pohlmann, senior most small business owners are of participant companies, 97 per vice-president, national affairs wary of doing business with the cent of which are small and me- and partnerships at the Cana- federal government, calling the dium enterprises, have success- dian Federation of Independent process bureaucratic, but for him fully commercialized their BCIP Business, said small businesses government procurement was innovations within a year of are more likely to work with always the end goal. completing their BCIP contracts. municipal or provincial govern- The Vancouver-based Bionic After having spent two ments. The association represents Power was recently awarded a decades in the venture capital Barbara Orser, a professor at the Allan Riding, a professor at the 109,000 businesses nationally. contract for $1.1-million for its world, Mr. Garcha said he was University of Ottawa’s Telfer School University of Ottawa’s Telfer School “[Procurement] is a pretty Knee Based Energy Harvester encouraged to apply for the of Management, concluded a study in of Management, said the fact PSPC complicated process to go through the Build in Canada government program after he met July in partnership with Public Services reached out to them to study why through, and particularly intimi- Innovation program (BCIP). The representatives at a trade show. and Procurement Canada that found enterprises aren’t doing business dating for a lot of small com- company makes battery chargers Bionic Power was awarded a con- small and medium sized enterprises with the government shows they panies to try to sell to the fed- powered by human movement, in tract on its second go. do not see the federal government as a are committed to solving the issue. eral government,” she said. “They this case, the movement of human The program is a good idea potential client. Photograph courtesy of Photograph courtesy of the University know the councillors in their knees. It’s being tested by the because it supports domestic the University of Ottawa of Ottawa communities.” . technology in its quest for deploy- “It’s more diffi cult I think to “It’s kind of a silly thing for a ment around the world, he said, Prof. Orser and Prof. Riding small businesses. understand what it is that you can company” to develop an invention but noted it would be nice to have appeared before the committee Prof. Orser noted she is sup- sell to the federal government. And for the purpose of selling it to the government departments pick the in December where they spoke portive of the Build in Canada because it’s often large, as well, government, he said, “because by inventions over the PSPC bureau- about their study. Other witnesses Innovation Program, but noted some of the procurement opportu- the time the government buys, crats. The application process could have included Women Business she hasn’t studied it. The govern- nities are sometimes far too large generations of entrepreneurs die be shortened, he added, because Enterprises Canada Council, and ment needs to ensure busi- for companies to be able to access.” trying to get there.” “what [bureaucracy] thinks takes the Information Technology As- nesses know it’s an option and She applauded the govern- “You need to have a business 45 minutes, takes about a month.” sociation of Canada. that it could improve education ment for its pilot programming, model so you can survive for 10 Bionic Power has previously After looking at the 2014 Sur- around the program’s benefi ts allowing them to test out new years before they write the fi rst worked with the United States’ vey of Financing and Growth of and application process. ideas, but said there’s still work serious cheque,” he said, adding Armed Forces and Simon Fraser Small and Medium Enterprises— The procurement application to be done. About 20 per cent of that serious cheques come from University, and his device will be conducted in partnership with process is also time-consuming, their members had tried to sell to the deployment of a technology, tested in February and March at a consortium of organizations she said, but the government is the federal government, accord- not just testing it. Investors don’t Canadian Forces Base Gagetown, led by Innovation, Science and attempting the clarify that process ing to the CFIB’s latest research. want to put money into a project N.B., as well as Toronto’s De- Economic Development Canada, and the language in the applica- She indicated the process could that could take a decade to get a fence Research and Development according to a press release—the tion. Once a business has success- be onerous for companies, with no return, he added, so most develop Canada facility. professors found businesses fully gotten a contract they are guarantee of reward, but said once commercially and then go onto struggled with fi nding available more likely to continue to do busi- successful they are much more government sales. That wasn’t an Lack of awareness contracts, that they were too ex- ness with the government, she said, likely to continue to do business. option for him, as the armed forc- pensive to venture into, and that but getting to that point is diffi cult. The federal government’s procure- es were the only market willing to ‘dominant factor’ for lack the contract bidding process itself The professors’ research found ment process can be repetitive, she put the money into the project to of SME procurement, say was too complex. businesses supplying the govern- said, so certain parts of previous get it off the ground. Between 2012 and 2014, less ment were found to be typically applications can be recycled. BCIP, established in 2010, is run profs than one in 20 Canadian small- and older and have more employees, be “The more experience you get by Public Services and Procure- Businesses don’t think of the medium-sized enterprises were more knowledge and technology- with the paperwork, the more likely ment Canada (PSPC). Inventions government as a potential client, doing business with the federal based industries and were also more you are” to be successful, she said. are tested by government depart- said Barbara Orser, a professor at government, and nearly 82 per cent likely to innovate, grow, and export. [email protected] ments, and it pays up to $500,000 the University of Ottawa’s Telfer didn’t see it as a potential client, Along with BCIP, in Decem- The Hill Times THE HILL TIMES | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2018 19 Policy Briefi ng Innovation Government should prepare now for automation economy, even if layoffs aren’t Transport Minister boards an autonomous shuttle during a September 2017 self-driving vehicle demonstration on Parliament Hill. The imminent, say experts Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade nomically relevant skills. The 2018 workers, with skills needed in an Canadian Press last March. Such to think of these distributional budget will be tabled on Feb. 27. increasingly digitized economy. Job losses from a view would parallel the Ameri- impacts in the short term to make In addition, the Senate Transport It includes a $287-million pilot can government, with Secretary sure we’re not caught unaware,” and Communications Committee program over three years to test automation is not a of Commerce Steve Mnuchin he said, adding that he wouldn’t released its report looking at auto- new approaches to making it easier matter of if, but when, saying last year that he doesn’t describe what policies the federal mation in transportation on Jan. 29, for adult learners to qualify for believe artifi cial intelligence government has offered as of now cautioning that hundreds of thou- student grants and loans, $132-mil- say advocates and would signifi cantly impact jobs as “concrete.” sands of jobs would be threatened lion over four years and $37.9-mil- for at least 50 years. However, there’s pronounced in transportation-related industries lion annually thereafter to fund EI experts. Experts also haven’t reached fears that automated machines by the rise of autonomous driver- benefi ts for unemployed Canadi- a consensus as to how soon will lead to massive job losses, less vehicles. Currently, 1.1 million ans to pursue self-funded training, automation will drastically with the latest jolt of anxiety com- Canadians are employed in sectors and $225-million over four years BY JOLSON LIM impact labour markets, accord- ing from Suncor Energy’s Jan. 31 such as trucking. and $75-million per year after to ing to Sean Mullin, an economist announcement that it would shed Liberal Senator Dennis Daw- develop an organization to support espite mixed opinions from at the Toronto-based Brookfi eld 400 jobs in the Alberta oil sands son (), deputy chair of the “skills development and measure- Dexperts as to how soon Institute. He told The Hill Times for automated ore-hauling driver- committee, told The Hill Times that ment in Canada.” automation will lead to signifi - the projection models range less trucks. automation in the sector is already The budget also emphasizes cant layoffs, both proponents of from “complete decimation of Self-serve checkouts are in- happening, pointing to how more digital skills for young Canadi- new technologies in industry the workforce” to less-daunting creasingly ubiquitous in grocery automated big rigs are being tested ans who will enter an increas- and those more apprehensive to ones suggesting the economy will stores and fast food restaurants, and produced by companies such as ingly high-tech economy, investing their adoption say it’s better for eventually correct itself. while e-commerce giants such Tesla. He said disruptions will hap- $50-million to go to teaching chil- the federal government to ready “Fundamentally, it’s a diffi cult as Amazon and tech-centred pen “sooner rather than later.” dren coding, and $29-million for a Canada for potential job losses and almost unknowable thing to “gig” companies such as Uber Although Sen. Dawson predicts digital literacy exchange program. and a disrupted economy with accurately predict the future,” said have already disrupted the retail job losses are inevitable, he said Such programs offering policy sooner rather than later. Mr. Mullin about automation’s ef- and transportation sectors. After “governments have to be sure to university credentials provide “We have this dystopian idea fect on the workforce. The Brook- Ontario’s new $14 minimum wage encourage progress and not hin- Canadians the “best disruption that everything is going to change fi eld Institute recently published was introduced on Jan. 1, retailers der it.” He believes new technolo- protection,” Universities Canada and get worse for a lot of people a report that found workers in such as Dollarama have also said gies will produce jobs in the long president Paul Davidson told The and I would say that’s the case if low-skill jobs in sectors such they’re speeding up study of au- run, citing the historical example Hill Times. Last week, his organi- we’re not proactive,” said Kaylie as retail are most vulnerable to tomation, considering it an option of how jobs were initially lost zation hosted Univation, a forum Tiessen, a labour economist work- automation. for offsetting the cost of paying when cars replaced the horse and bringing together 80 thinkers to ing for Unifor, which represents While he doesn’t believe employees more. buggy only to result in employ- discuss how to ready students for 315,000 members in sectors such forecasts of an imminent collapse In December, the infl uential ment in the automotive sector. a disrupted economy. as manufacturing, retail, and of the workforce, Mr. Mullin said Advisory Council on Economic “You can’t resist change. We tried Mr. Davidson said “we’re living energy. automation’s effect “will happen Growth chaired by economist it with Uber. It was a waste of time. in a period of accelerating change” Ms. Tiessen told The Hill in uneven ways,” with some sec- Dominic Barton, released an alarm- Embrace it, but be sure to minimize so it’s “incumbent on us all to think Times that she doesn’t believe the tors changed and technological ing report warning that two million the downfall,” said Sen. Dawson, about what kind of public policy re- workforce as a whole “should be advancements happening faster Canadian workers could lose their adding that he hopes unions resis- sponse can support people through worried about losing their jobs to than others. jobs in the next decade due to tech- tant to automation’s application in these changes and help adjust our artifi cial intelligence tomorrow,” Mr. Mullin however noted that based market disruptions. industry can embrace change and economy.” but cautioned that governments there have been dramatic ad- Finance Minister Bill Morneau work with policymakers. He said different levels of need to do more to create a stron- vances in AI in the last half decade (Toronto Centre, Ont.) said in De- The report also recommended government have to start working ger social safety net and provide and governments are now talking cember that the upcoming budget that Employment and Social together immediately, adding that skills training. about the effects of automation in will respond to Mr. Barton’s report, Development Canada continue to “we don’t have 20 years to decide” She said it’s incumbent not ways unseen even three years ago. which calls for $15-billion more work with provincial and territorial whether federal or provincial gov- only on governments, but also “In the long run I think we’ll in public and private spending on governments in order to “strengthen ernments take the lead on ready- educational institutions, labour be fi ne, but there is a duty for us equipping adults with more eco- retraining, skills upgrading and ing the workforce. He suggested unions, and businesses to work employment support” for Canadians work-study programs, investment together to fi nd solutions and de- at risk to job loss. Currently, the fed- in basic research, and teaching velop a system to deal with future eral government transfers $3-billion learners “global skills” with ideas tech-induced economic changes. annually to lower-level governments such as exchange programs are So far, the federal government for such fi les, and announced in last needed in the next budget. has provided mixed signals on year’s budget that $2.7-billion over Mr. Mullin said there will have when automation will dramati- six years in transfers will go toward to be a “mindset shift” for workers cally shake up the labour force. developing the labour force. comfortable with the idea of go- On one hand, the Liberals have ing to school before permanently invested hundreds of millions of More spending on entering the workforce with one dollars into skills development career in mind. Workers will have and training programs meant preparation for to accumulate creative and digital to prepare the workforce for an disrupted economy skills “hard for computers or tech- increasingly digitized economy, nology to replicate.” and cautioned in the last federal suggested “We need to prepare people budget that automation creates The Liberal government also not for particular jobs or careers “anxiety” for workers worried allocated new spending towards but ensuring they accumulate their jobs will disappear. skills development and training bundles of skills that are go- On the other, senior govern- programs in last year’s budget. ing to make them resilient in an ment offi cials believe they’ll Meant to foster a “culture of economy where a particular job eventually have to deal with the lifelong learning,” the programs may or may not exist 10 years impact of automation but likely Liberal Senator Dennis Dawson is deputy chair of the Senate’s Transport intend to equip young Canadi- from now,” he said. not for decades, according to an Committee that studied autonomous vehicles. 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annually, the equivalent of taking ten million expenditures on information technology. Canada’s nuclear technology has been safely combustion engine vehicles off the road. And unlike nuclear, the decommissioning and reliably operating for decades. The With next year’s $20/tonne federal carbon and waste management costs for DER economy benefits from a five billion dollar tax, this represents a value of $900,000,000 have not been addressed. Solar panels and a year, 50,000 plus job industry. Making to Ontarians. The province’s reactors also help batteries contain toxic chemicals that must nuclear the baseload foundation for Canada’s Quebec maximize its low-carbon hydropower be managed. While DER may facilitate low-carbon energy future means even more production and electricity exports. In the Integrated Regional Resource Planning to the environmental and economic benefits, future, climate change impacts on electricity benefit of local consumers and economies, it including: low-carbon electricity exports; production will make this nuclear/hydropower will create a range of electricity rates across electrification of the economy; powering relationship more important. Ontario. The bottom line – Ontarians will not zero emission vehicles; hydrogen production; know DER’s impacts on electricity rates for and, cancer-fighting, productivity improving, Ontario became a leader developing Canada’s some time. space exploring innovations. Canada’s nuclear nuclear technology partly because the By Mel Hyatt technology is our “ace” in the hole. President province doesn’t have vast hydropower Power Workers’ Union resources like Quebec and Manitoba. CANDU nuclear reactors are the electricity The federal government recently released workhorses in Ontario, meeting about Nuclear: A Proven the results of a June 2017 public survey 60% of the province’s electricity needs. In on energy and resource development. New Brunswick, for similar reasons, nuclear Results suggest that public support for provides a third of its electricity. Canadian Energy nuclear energy still occupies the basement Analyses show that nuclear power is today’s at 45% compared with solar and hydro, best low-cost power source and will continue Advantage with numbers more than double that of to be in the future. The current average per nuclear. Wind is next at 86%, followed by kw/h cost of nuclear in Ontario is 6.6 cents oil at 63%. The same survey showed about International authorities say nuclear energy is needed to help fight climate change. compared to solar at 48.1 cents and wind one third of the people surveyed support For more than five decades, Canada’s world-leading reactors have safely, at 13.3 cents. Nonetheless, advocates of making greenhouse gas reductions a guiding reliably and affordably provided electricity to Canadians. In fact, these reactors wind, solar and emerging distributed energy principle for natural resource development. are Ontario’s and New Brunswick’s low-carbon, low-cost electricity workhorses. technologies (DER e.g., battery storage and Other principles include keeping energy Canadian reactors have helped other countries lower their greenhouse gas and microgrids) call for increased investments affordable at 25%, ensuring safe production smog-producing emissions too. Plus, there have been substantial economic citing environmental benefits, customer and transportation at 20%, and creating benefits — more jobs, taxes, new businesses, and research and development. choice and declining costs. more energy jobs at 10%. Unlike for other generating technologies, transparent, well-funded, highly regulated, world leading waste management practices are in place. The costs of nuclear are well known but the The facts suggest Canada’s nuclear same cannot be said for solar, wind and DER. Today’s nuclear investments secure more for Canada’s future: technology meets these principles. • A baseload energy foundation Ontario Power Generation’s nuclear fleet is On a lifecycle basis, nuclear generated electricity • A hedge against climate vulnerable wind, solar and hydroelectric production regulated by the Ontario Energy Board—the emissions are slightly more than hydro and only generator subject to such oversight in the • Continued Canadian nuclear technology leadership wind but less than solar. Intermittent wind and province. The regulatory framework, including • Low-carbon electricity exports to our fossil fuel dependent U.S. neighbours solar generation require back up about seventy the process to be followed for analyzing DER • Innovations that save lives, improve safety and productivity and advance percent of the time. In Ontario, this backup space exploration costs and benefits, is yet to be determined. To generation is typically provided by carbon date, most of Ontario’s DER investments have • Clean electrification of our daily transportation, buildings and industries emitting natural gas plants. By comparison, been demonstration projects paid for largely For more information please go to: www.pwu.ca nuclear plants produce “baseload”, low-carbon by electricity consumers. electricity twenty-four seven.

DER technologies make consumers producers FROM THE PEOPLE WHO HELP KEEP THE LIGHTS ON. Over the last 30 years, Canada’s reactor of electricity or “prosumers”. The resulting technology and uranium exports have helped two-way flows of electricity generate massive avoid about one billion tonnes of carbon amounts of data that must be managed to dioxide (CO2) globally. Ontario’s nuclear fleet ensure reliability. This requires significant helps avoid about 45 million tonnes of CO2 THE HILL TIMES | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2018 21 Policy Briefi ng Innovation

Finance Minister The Competition Bureau and Bill Morneau the CBA also recommended holds a closing the regulations be technology Fintech caught press conference neutral so as not to date itself. after meeting with Technology neutrality means provincial and regulations won’t have to be territorial fi nance updated when the next type of ministers in digital authentication comes in grey zone, December. Finance along, allowing “innovation Canada is currently to happen that isn’t going to looking at overhauling require us to come back and the fi nancial say ‘can you change the rules regulatory framework again,’” said Mr. Parmenter. to include the stakeholders fi nancial technology sector, known as Cyber security always ‘Fintech.’ The Hill a concern Times photograph by Despite the access issues, Andrew Meade the industry is doing a good job say, as feds overall of balancing innovation of apps that we don’t have right now where and consumer protection, said Blair Wiley, a you’d be able to compare fi nancial products Toronto-based securities lawyer, adding de- from different fi nancial institutions.” regulation is not necessarily key to growth. Open banking—where consumers grant “It’s not simply a question of loosening study Bank Act third-parties like fi ntechs access to bank regulation to spur fi ntech innovation,” he data to develop innovative apps—also allows said. “I think you need to have more entre- for further cyber-security concerns. Finance preneurs, more engineering talent, [and] Canada said it is “examining the merits” of the more investors.” to a big brand, they get access to lots of idea, as “a number of jurisdictions are consid- He noted that cyber security affects every The Canadian fi nancial capital, they get access to lots of customers ering or actively moving forward” with it. sector of the Canadian fi nancial system, to bring scale to their business, and these technology sector lags Mr. Redican said open banking has been whether or not it is driven by new technol- things can be challenging.” successful in the United Kingdom, but that ogy. The Canadian Securities Administrators However, the government’s review must behind its peers, says an regulation of the third party is key to safety. (CSA) released the results of a survey in balance regulation with innovation, and take Consumers can already share fi nancial infor- October on cyber security that found 51 per Ernst & Young report, and into account risks such as cyber security. mation to third parties if they want, but open cent of the 649 fi rms examined experienced Stephen Redican, a Toronto-based fi nancial banking forces fi nancial institutions to do it a cyber security incident in 2016. These observers want banking services lawyer, said regulation of the fi ntech automatically. This could make it easier to get included “phishing (43 per cent), malware sector could also promote trust to consumers. regulations to come into the loans, he said for example. If someone is high incidents (18 per cent) and fraudulent email In August, Finance Canada released its risk, they can check a box so that if the bank attempts to transfer funds or securities (15 second consultation paper on its review digital age. can’t provide them with a loan, it will share the per cent),” according to a press release. of the Bank Act, looking for feedback on information with another third-party lender. Mr. Redican agreed, saying cyber security potential policy measures crafted after the The loan would likely come at a higher keeps bankers up at night, as “every [organi- BY EMILY HAWS fi rst round of consultations. The review al- cost, he said, but “ultimately the consumer zation] has the risk of being penetrated.” lows “the government to calibrate its legis- is better served because they get the loan [email protected] s Finance Canada is in the midst of its lative and policy environment for fi nancial that they need.” The Hill Times Areview of the Bank Act, observers are institutions,” Jocelyn Sweet, a spokesper- saying the rules need to better accommodate son for Finance Canada, said in an emailed the emerging fi nancial technology sector— statement. The review must be completed known as “fi ntech”—and bring banking regu- by March 2019, and occurs every fi ve years. lations into the digital age so that Canada “The Government’s fi nancial sector can catch up to its international peers. policy objectives are to ensure the federal “Things in fi ntech are moving in weeks framework provides the right incentives and months, not fi ve-year increments,” to maintain a competitive and innova- said Neil Parmenter, CEO of the Canadian tive sector, while balancing overarching Bankers Association (CBA). “We’re really considerations of fi nancial stability and looking and hoping for modernization in the protection of consumer and business some of the rules governing banks, particu- interests,” Ms. Sweet said. larly as it pertains to fi ntech.” There is no oversight body regulating Fintech includes any company combin- the fi ntech sector but it must conform to ing technology and fi nancial services. This the same regulations as other companies, includes Apple Pay or the crowd-funding such as licensing or compliance require- website GoFundMe, as well as using robots ments. This can be problematic when to monitor investments or blockchain, a de- fi ntech companies may not have the funds centralized public register of all transactions. to fully comply, or do not fi t neatly into the Key wants among stakeholders include compliance framework. changing regulations so banks can invest in and partner with fi ntech startups more easily, Canadian consumers lag behind clarifying those rules to accommodate the sec- tor’s needs, and the smoothing out of jurisdic- peers: report tional issues between provinces and territories. The Competition Bureau released a WILL CANADIANS Regulations make the Canadian fi nancial December report to outlining why Canada system one of the soundest in the world, is lagging behind its peers in fi ntech us- but the current framework may impede in- age, outlining 11 broad recommendations novation, said Mr. Parmenter. For example, for regulations to spur growth. About 18 banking regulations have outdated defi ni- per cent of digitally active consumers HAVE A CHOICE? tions of technology and rules surrounding in Canada had used at least two fi ntech the transmission and communication of products in the prior six months, said the information, which means banks are lim- report, citing an Ernst & Young survey, ited to only investing in fi nancial services compared to about 33 per cent of the other Connected cars are great, but will they leave Canadians companies and are barred from investing in nations surveyed. commercial ones. Key barriers to fi ntech sector growth with no choice on where to take their cars for service? This was meant to prevent banks from be- cited in the survey included regulations, the coming holding companies and having a stake mitigations of risk such as cyber-security, in airlines, for example, said Mr. Parmenter, and trust in incumbent institutions. The The Automotive Industries Association of Canada’s but it leaves a grey zone for fi ntech companies study examined the three most popular priority is to ensure a competitive, fair, and free as most are both fi nancial services and com- parts of the sector—retail payments, lending mercial. For example, Square, an app making and crowd-funding, and investment dealing automotive market. mobile credit card payments easier, has a food and advice—because of its size, said Vicky delivery component, putting it in this grey Eatrides, the bureau’s deputy commissioner, zone, and possibly requiring regulatory review. in the competition promotion branch. Mr. Parmenter said 80 of the top 100 global “We really looked at this from a compe- To be a part of this initiative, contact Erin Chreptyk at fi ntech companies fall into this zone. tition perspective … so you know, we saw “Those companies could end up going that obviously more open access to systems [email protected]. to unregulated entities [for money],” he and data would make it easier for consum- said. “What fi ntechs often want to do is ers to shop around,” she said, referencing partner with banks because they get access open banking. “You can picture these sort DEAR MINISTER MORNEAU. WE REMAIN COMMITTED TO WORKING WITH YOU, BUT MUCH WORK REMAINS TO BE DONE. The Coalition for Small Business Tax Fairness represents hundreds of thousands of independent businesses, professionals and taxpayers across all sectors of the economy and all regions of the country that employ millions of Canadians. Today we need to talk about recently announced changes to income splitting rules for families and upcoming changes to passive investment rules. NEW INCOME SPLITTING RULES; MORE RED TAPE. As of January 1, 2018, small business owners are subject to stricter rules that limit their ability to split business income with family members, creating significant confusion, audit risks and lack of recognition of the important role of spouses in the life of a business. PASSIVE INVESTMENT RULES; LIMITING GROWTH. While we are pleased the federal government now recognizes the importance of permitting some passive investment (and resulting income) within a private corporation we believe the investment income limit will prevent small businesses from saving for larger investments and innovations and therefore limit their growth potential and ability to scale up their operations. LET’S GET THIS RIGHT. Given the complexity of these proposals, more analysis and consultation is needed to fully understand the effect on the small business community. We therefore recommend the following action. ON INCOME SPLITTING.

• Postpone any changes until at the very least January 1st, 2019 • Consider, at a minimum, a full exemption for spousal income and dividends from the new income splitting rules. ON PASSIVE INVESTMENT.

• Do not proceed with the proposed passive investment rules. • Undertake a comprehensive review of Canada’s income tax system. smallbiztaxfairness.ca

Coalition for small business tax fairness. THE HILL TIMES | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2018 23 Policy Briefi ng Innovation Canada jeopardizing U.S. relations, trade deals by favouring Chinese takeovers

including: defence and security agencies of Liberals reversed that decision and let the threshold on passive income in a private Canada, the United States, Ireland, Taiwan sale proceed, once again, without a further company. After all, start-ups are generally and Scandinavian states, in addition to media national security review. Such a deal relin- small businesses themselves, and I have giants like CBS and Reuters. quishes proprietary Canadian innovations heard fi rsthand in my consultations with In June 2017, the Trudeau Liberals to a dominant competitor. that community how the new tax rules are approved the sale of Norsat to Hytera The impact of these takeovers is cause diminishing their prospects. Communications Corp., while forgoing an for concern in light of the ongoing and Mergers and acquisitions are routine in-depth national security review. Accord- somewhat contentious NAFTA renegotia- proceedings in the business world. If such ing to many media reports, Hytera’s ma- tion. Across party lines, we have presented an arrangement will give the company jority owner likely received Chinese state a united front of commitment to the renego- access to investment capital and create Conservative MP fi nancing in order to buy out the Canadian tiation. We know how many Canadians rely more jobs, then we welcome that. But Free trade company. Given the direct impact of this sale on jobs stemming from NAFTA, and it must the takeover of Canadian companies by of American national security, the Liberals’ stand. However, the Liberals continued enterprises backed by a foreign state is a approval was met with immediate disdain favouring of China is jeopardizing those re- different story. We should not be sacrifi cing ncouraging free trade is a cornerstone from the U.S.-China Economic and Security negotiations. The U.S.-China Economic and our innovative edge and national security Eof the Conservative Party’s foreign Review Commission. The Commission felt Security Review Commission have made so willingly. affairs strategy. Gaining access to new that Canada was too willing to sacrifi ce its clear their thoughts on increasing Chinese It remains to be seen whether the pro- markets in a mutually benefi cial manner relationship with some of its closest allies to takeovers in Canada. In September 2017, posed sale of the construction company facilitates the dissemination of Canadian curry favour with China. Norsat’s American the U.S. administration blocked the sale Aecon to Chinese state-owned fi rm CCCC innovation, while creating jobs and a clients were urged to review their dealings of Lattice Semiconductor from Portland, International Holdings Ltd. (CCCI) will be strong economy for Canadians. However, with the Canadian satellite company, and Oregon to an enterprise backed by China’s approved. We welcome further scrutiny of this enthusiasm to engage does not extend evaluate whether they should continue given state council on the grounds of national the acquisition under a national security to state-owned enterprises, especially the new ownership structure. Similar warn- security. On this signifi cant trade strategy, review; however the Liberals’ track record when it comes at the cost of Canadian ings from governments of other jurisdictions Canada and the United States are moving in in this respect indicates a favourable out- security and economic prosperity. Specifi - will represent a loss for Canadian innovation very opposite directions. come for CCCI. As the Offi cial Opposition, cally, the Liberals’ distinct efforts to cozy as clients hesitate to engage. While the protectionism of the Chinese we will continue to highlight the impact up to China are jeopardizing the NAFTA This is not the fi rst Liberal-approved regime runs counter to an ideal free trade that these takeovers backed by Chinese renegotiation with our closest allies. sale of a Canadian enterprise to a Chinese arrangement, a bilateral free trade agree- state-owned enterprises will have on the The most evident manifestation of this ap- state-owned entity that has posed a threat ment with the United Kingdom (Andrew willingness of investors to do business in proach is in the approval of Canadian compa- to Canadian innovation. Our previous Scheer recently announced this policy po- Canada, and on maintaining and expand- nies being taken over by Chinese state-owned Conservative government rejected the sale sition on behalf of the Conservative Party ing the areas in which Canada holds an enterprises, especially in the many cases of Montreal-based ITF Technologies to a of Canada) would be mutually benefi cial. innovative edge. where an additional national security review Chinese enterprise on the rationale that Furthermore, the government should con- Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux, who was not conducted. Norsat International is doing so would be sacrifi cing a key techno- sider tax incentives to entice more public- represents Edmonton Riverbend, Alta., is a satellite communications fi rm based out logical advantage Western militaries held private partnerships in research fund- his party’s science critic. of Richmond, B.C., with a diverse clientele, over China. In March 2017, the Trudeau ing, as well as abandoning their $50,000 The Hill Times

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CANADA’S RAILWAYS RAILCAN.CA PULLING FOR CANADA 24 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2018 | THE HILL TIMES Innovation Policy Briefi ng Health innovation requires taking risks t all started when the two of us sat down edgeable specialist directly? Perhaps, in Other innovators in several provinces Embrace technology to solve Iover a cup of coffee. As a family physi- some cases, the specialist could guide the have partnered with us to bring the BASE problems, but when choosing cian and endocrinologist, we stand on family doctor, saving the patient a long wait eConsult model of care to their jurisdic- opposite sides of a large chasm called for an in-person appointment. And this tions, and the Government of Ontario this path, use the best one patient wait times, and we both started see- could save the beleaguered public health has recently committed to expanding the ing more and more of our patients getting system important resources in the process. service across the province. for the job and avoided being swallowed up by this abyss. With public grant funding and the sup- The eConsult service made the leap hemmed in by the limitations In her role as a family doctor, Clare port of regional partner—including the from pilot into practice—no easy feat in the noticed how long some of her patients had Champlain Local Health Integration Net- often intractable and rigid Canadian health of a particular program or to wait for an appointment with a special- work and the Winchester District Memorial system. Over the years, we’ve learned a vendor. ist. In Erin’s case, patients were waiting Hospital—we created the Champlain BASE number of important lessons about creat- months for their appointments with her eConsult service: a secure online platform ing and implementing healthcare innova- as an endocrinologist, often for problems that allows primary care providers to ask tions, which too often fail to sustain them- their family doctors could have addressed specialists questions about a patient’s care. selves beyond an initial pilot phase. with just a little guidance. Specialists respond within a week—two 1. Straddle the divide between research Surely, we thought, there was a better days on average—with advice on the pa- and practice way, a quicker path that could save patients tient’s care, recommendations for referral Successful innovations are built on a the meandering months-long waits they or requests for more information. foundation of sound evidence and that were too often facing? Eight years since its founding, the eCon- evidence comes from solid research. But From this conversation, we came up with sult service has completed more than 30,000 research alone can’t launch a service, an innovative solution: what if, instead of a cases, enrolled more than 1,300 primary and many promising innovations have Clare Liddy & Erin Keely family doctor making a referral every time care providers and allowed thousands of remained cloistered in academic journals— they faced a question about a patient’s care, patients to receive high quality care without valuable platforms, but ones that rarely Health they could instead reach out to a knowl- needing a face-to-face specialist visit. resonate outside of their immediate circles. In order to get something implemented, you need to reach the people who do the actual implementing: clinicians, policy- makers, and especially patients, whose voices must be heard. 2. Technology should be the vehicle, not the driver We created eConsult fi rst and foremost to solve a problem: poor access to spe- cialist care. Our solution to this problem embraced technology, but when choosing this path, we remained set on our destina- tion, which was always improving access for patients. By remaining agnostic to the particular technology we used, we ensured that the platform we ultimately chose was the best one for the job and avoided being hemmed in by the limitations of a particu- lar program or vendor. 3. Stay fl exible, but stay focused Implementation is an ongoing process and adapting to new facts or changing needs is vital. For instance, in the early days of eConsult, we considered building the service around an email client. How- ever, Ontario’s privacy legislation doesn’t allow transmission of patient data through email because it’s too insecure, so we switched to a platform with more robust security measures. While such adjustments are inevitable and must be taken in stride, the overall goal of the innovation should remain at the fore- front of its implementation. Many programs suffer from a gradual broadening of their scope, which can dilute their impact on the objective they originally meant to achieve. 4. Take risks In research, failure is often preferable to inaction, because failure brings with it lessons on how to improve, while inaction teaches us nothing. Mistakes are inevi- table, and the best way to learn from them is to seek continuous feedback from the providers and patients who use or benefi t from the service. We’ve seen fi rsthand the positive impact eConsult can have on patient care, and hope that one day every Canadian can avoid the pitfalls of excessive wait times— which range from inconvenience to serious deterioration of health—and benefi t from improved access to specialist care. Dr. Clare Liddy is a clinical investigator at the C.T. Lamont Primary Health Care Research Centre of the Bruyère Research Institute, a Tier 2 Chair and associate professor at the University of Ottawa’s Department of Family Medicine, and a practicing family physician and an expert advisor with EvidenceNetwork.ca. Dr. Erin Keely is an endocrinologist with The Ot- tawa Hospital, a professor at the Univer- sity of Ottawa’s Department of Medicine, and a clinician researcher with the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute. The Hill Times THE HILL TIMES | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2018 25 Policy Briefi ng Innovation

discouraging, as manufacturing is not a disappearing or passing industry. Robust artifi cial intelligence is just one example of Feds must step up new and exciting opportunities for automo- tive and cross-over industries. It’s time that this government ensures that we are not left behind other auto- motive nations investing in innovation. support for innovation in The government must make good on its Innovation and Skills Plan commit- ments, through the Strategic Innovation Fund, and ensure that investments in the automotive sector meet the calls in Drive Canada’s auto industry to Win. Mr. Tanguay was clear that this industry can be a global leader capable of taking Canada to a whole new level if Innovation Fund combines several for- reprioritize this industry. It is clear that the right investments by this government In 2016, the biggest trade mer investment initiatives into one large we have the platform for doing this right; are made. I agree. group, making each industry compete we have the people, skills, location, and The automotive evolution is reaching driver between Canada for the same funds. This new fund brings technologies to innovate and adapt year another pinnacle. Despite a history of and the U.S. was the auto together the former Strategic Aerospace after year. Now it’s just ensuring that the accomplishments, we cannot pretend to and Defence Initiative, Technology Demon- automotive industry is not lost in this big- ignore the reality that a new age is upon industry. We cannot, nor stration Program, Automotive Innovation ger funding plan. Canada, and a new results-based approach Fund, and Automotive Supplier Innovation For years Canada’s automotive manu- is desperately needed. should we, stand by and let Program into one program that the govern- facturing industry has been virtually is the MP for ment claims will streamline the funding ignored by our government. The mes- and NDP innovation, science, and econom- it fail, or drift without goals. process. To date, we do not have enough sage by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at ic development critic. information to see if this will, in fact, make the epicentre on manufacturing was also The Hill Times a difference for applicants, nor have we set any target for these investments. A report by Canadian auto czar Ray Tanguay, entitled Drive to Win, was sub- mitted to the Canadian government last month. This vital report highlighted the need for this government to invest further in the automotive industry in Canada via the current Strategic Innovation Fund. Mr. Tanguay studied the important work that NDP MP Brian Masse this industry provides and suggested tangi- Auto manufacturing ble ways for the government to help make Canadian automotive research and produc- tion number one in the world. He was clear ince the inception of the automotive in- that we have to lead with innovation. Sdustry in Canada, automakers and auto- Now, it’s up to the Government of motive part suppliers have become global Canada to heed this call. leaders in innovation. Especially following We must remember that the automotive the fi nancial crisis of 2008 and with ongo- industry in Canada is the second-largest ing NAFTA negotiations, it is clear that our manufacturing sector; it provides $18-bil- government needs to step up its support of lion or more to Canada’s GDP. Further, the automotive industry in Canada. Other there are 126,900 direct jobs and 401,800 countries have strategies to grow their sec- indirect jobs, and it is the largest export tor and innovate; we still do not. sector accounting for 17 per cent of total The former government provided fund- merchandise exports (95 per cent of which ing by way of the Automotive Innovation are destined for the United States). Fund, which involved repayable loans to In 2016 alone, Statistics Canada companies that could afford to benefi t from revealed that the biggest trade driver such loans. It was a step in the right direc- between Canada and the United States was tion, but ultimately, did not focus on the the automotive industry. We cannot, nor immense talent that automotive industry should we, stand by and let this industry workers could provide. So while the auto- fail, or drift without goals or ambitions. motive industry in Canada slowly worked With constantly evolving technolo- itself back, innovation lagged, and opportu- gies in the automotive fi eld, in both the nities were missed, leaving Canada behind. manufacturing processes and innovation One can easily argue the workers and of products, this presents a new opportu- quality performance led to the recovery. nity for automotive manufacturers and our The current government’s Strategic government to work closely together and

Federal and Ontario auto adviser Ray Tanguay, centre, is pictured with then-Ontario minister of economic development, employment, and infrastructure Brad Duguid, left, and his deputy minister, Giles Gherson, at the Canadian International Autoshow in 2015. Photograph courtesy of Ontario’s Ministry of Economic Development and Growth 26 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2018 | THE HILL TIMES Innovation Policy Briefi ng Liberals making Bloomberg 2018 Innovation Index 2018 rank 2017 rank Year over year Economy Total score

1 1 0 S.Korea 89.28 investments to 2 2 0 Sweden 84.70 3 6 +3 Singapore 83.05 4 3 -1 Germany 82.53 5 4 -1 Switzerland 82.34 6 7 +1 Japan 81.91 help Canadians 7 5 -2 Finland 81.46 8 8 0 Denmark 81.28 9 11 +2 France 80.75 10 10 0 Israel 80.64 seize opportunities 11 9 -2 U.S. 80.42 12 12 0 Austria 79.12 13 16 +3 Ireland 77.87 14 3 -1 Belgium 77.12 created by 15 14 -1 Norway 76.76 16 15 -1 Netherlands 75.09 17 17 0 U.K. 74.54 18 18 0 Australia 74.35 19 21 +2 China 73.36 technology: Bains 20 24 +4 Italy 68.88 21 22 +1 Poland 68.74 22 20 -2 Canada 67.98 23 19 -4 New Zealand 67.40 ‘We recognize that 24 25 +1 Iceland 67.11 25 26 +1 Russia 66.61 technology is changing Source: Bloomberg.com fast, and with that comes other innovation-fuelled disruptions in known products or process specifi cations. opportunity.’ the job market, as well as other pressing “Each participating department will queries related to his portfolio. allocate a minimum of one per cent of BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI You can see where the minister of ev- their 2015-16 procurement and intramural erything tag comes from. research and development expenditures he expansive portfolio handed to This email Q&A has been edited for to support early-stage, pre-commercial TInnovation, Science, and Economic style and length. research and development and late-stage Development Minister Navdeep Bains has prototypes from Canadian small business- already earned him the moniker the “minis- What is the federal government doing to es in response to challenges. The funding ter of everything.” leverage its considerable buying power to supports partnerships between government After all, the Mississauga, Ont., MP is help small- and medium-sized businesses departments and Canadian innovators in tasked with not only shepherding the gov- in Canada, especially those in the innova- the development of early stage, pre-com- ernment’s all-important economic develop- tion space? How does it offer support to mercial innovation with the ultimate goal ment agenda, but also helping domestic domestic businesses without running afoul of promoting the growth of Canada’s small businesses become more innovative, an of WTO rules and various trade agree- businesses. elusive task that seemingly boils down to ments prohibiting granting preference to “The benefi ts of Innovative Solutions helping Canadian fi rms remain on the cut- local fi rms? Canada for small businesses is that they do Innovation, Science, and Economic ting edge of a rapidly evolving technologi- “Launched in December 2017, Innova- not give up equity in their company, they Development Minister Navdeep Bains says the cal landscape. tive Solutions Canada is a new innovation do not give up rights to the intellectual Liberal government is focusing on creating It’s a mandate that seems simple only procurement program designed to sup- property, and they do not return the fund- ‘good, well-paying middle-class jobs now while in its breadth and scope: help support port Canadian small businesses. Twenty ing—this is not a loan or a repayable con- preparing workers for the jobs of tomorrow.’ The economic development now and into the participating federal departments and tribution. What is expected is truly novel Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade future. Or, as Mr. Bains (Mississauga- agencies will issue challenges through In- research that will lead to a commercial Malton, Ont.) succinctly describes it, creat- novative Solutions Canada. The challenges product that benefi ts Canada. Getting into department was using government buying ing “good, well-paying middle-class jobs are designed to seek novel solutions and the program sends a powerful signal to po- power to support small- and medium-sized now while preparing workers for the jobs not commercially available products or tential investors and customers. It says that fi rms in Canada, how it was handling the of tomorrow.” services. The challenges issued by federal the company’s innovation has the potential emerging Fintech sector, and preparing For the innovation policy briefi ng, The departments and agencies will be designed to address a pressing need expressed by Canadians for increased automation and Hill Times quizzed Mr. Bains on how his around desired outcomes rather than the government of Canada.” What is Ottawa doing to spur more innova- tion in the fi nancial services industry? In the same vein, what regulatory approach is Ottawa considering for the emergent Fintech sector? What department/agency is taking the lead? “Canada has a rapidly developing Fintech sector, with a strong base of fi rms, talent and funding, and has a global repu- tation for its strength in fi nancial sector THE KIGALI ACCORD. stability and prudential oversight. Like other jurisdictions, Canada is considering Brought to you by chemistry. the policy implications of rapidly evolv- ing technological changes in the provision of fi nancial services. The government’s The members of the Chemistry Industry Association of Canada fi nancial sector policy objectives are to ensure that the federal framework provides are proud to be at the forefront of chemistries that will the right incentives to maintain a competi- tive and innovative sector, while balancing deliver new refrigerants to help achieve the objectives of overarching considerations of fi nancial the Kigali Accord. These new refrigerants will contribute stability. Under the Canadian framework, Canada’s fi nancial institution statutes are to a -0.5oC reduction in global warming, making them reviewed every fi ve years. The Department of Finance Canada is currently in the midst the refrigerant of choice for climate-conscious of such a review, which will allow the grocery stores worldwide. government to calibrate its legislative and policy environment for fi nancial institu- tions to accommodate a changing market environment with respect to Fintech. www.canadianchemistry.ca “As part of this review, there have been That’s good chemistry! two periods of consultation with stakeholders.

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ate good, well-paying middle-class jobs advancements in artifi cial intelligence and automotive manufacturing companies Continued from page 26 now while preparing workers for the jobs advanced manufacturing, creating 1,500 located in Ontario, Quebec and British Co- of tomorrow. We recognize that technol- new jobs and securing more than 8,000 lumbia, creating more than 2,600 jobs.” ogy is changing fast, and with that comes others. [email protected] opportunity. That’s why Budget 2017’s • $41-million for projects involving 11 The Hill Times By the numbers Innovation and Skills Plan made invest- ments that will ensure all Canadians are prepared for the jobs of the future, and that $2.379-billion Canada’s workers are equipped with the Canadian gross domestic expenditures Total federal fi nancial support for business innovation skills and training they need to succeed in for fi scal year 2016-2017 a changing economy. on research and development (GERD) as a “As part of that plan we launched 37,297 the Innovation Superclusters Initiative to percentage of gross domestic product (GDP) Total patent applications fi led in Canada for fi scal year invest up to $950-million to support busi- 2016-2017. That’s down from 38,968 in 2015-2016. ness-led innovation superclusters that have potential to accelerate economic growth. Year GERD ($ million) GDP ($ million) GERD/GDP (%) Sources: Treasury Board of Canada “We announced the launch of a $1.26-bil- lion Strategic Innovation Fund, which has 2012 30,555 1,662,757 1.84 expanded business innovation program- 2013 31,834 1,770,014 1.80 Finance has heard from stakeholders that: 2014 32,707 1,831,228 1.79 “Innovation is about convergence of ming to dynamic and emerging sectors, such as clean technology and agri-food. 2015 31,972 1,893,759 1.69 financial, technological and other ser- 2016 31,825* 1,974,825 1.61* vices. Traditional regulatory approaches “We launched our Global Skills Strate- based on these definitions may need to gy, which recognizes that by facilitating the evolve to keep pace with the new busi- faster entry of top talent with specialized * Includes preliminary data ness environment. skill sets and global experience to Canada, Note: GERD refers to all money spent on research and development performed within the country in a given “Players from across the sector (wheth- we can help innovative companies grow, year. The funding may come from government, business enterprise, private non-profi t, higher education, or er incumbent institutions or start-ups) fl ourish and create jobs for Canadians. foreign sources. see the value in partnership. Financial “Automation represents a great oppor- Source: Statistics Canada institutions and Fintechs want to leverage tunity for Canadian workers—leveraging their respective strengths (like a customer the incredible expertise and knowledge base and scale for banks, and a focus on that exists in Canada. For example, over the user experience for Fintechs) through the next two decades, artifi cial intelli- collaboration. gence (AI) will help increase productiv- “This input is informing the govern- ity of Canadian workers by automating ment’s policy approach as it considers how routine tasks so they can bring more to adapt Canada’s institutional frameworks strategic value-added skills to their for Fintech. Similarly, the Department of Fi- work. Increased innovation and pro- nance Canada is working to develop a new ductivity will attract foreign investment oversight framework for retail payments. into Canada, creating additional highly “Innovation is transforming all seg- skilled jobs. Canada can be a leader in ments of the fi nancial sector, and retail this fi eld, building on the extensive work payments are at the forefront of this already done at some of the top universi- transformation. The evolving nature and ties in Canada.” complexity of retail payments requires a dialogue between the government and What update can you provide us on how stakeholders to ensure the new oversight the $1.26-billion Strategic Innovation framework fosters innovation and compe- Fund is supporting domestic businesses tition, and protects users of those ser- and, more broadly, helping the Canadian vices. As an outcome of this consultation, economy to become more innovative? Canada will bring forward new legislation “Making sure that Canada is a top des- to implement the new oversight frame- tination for businesses to invest, grow and work. create jobs and prosperity for Canadians is “Canada is also closely monitoring one of our government’s top priority. Since policy developments in other jurisdic- its launch in 2017, Canada’s innovative tions, as technologies and markets are industries have responded positively to the evolving rapidly.” Strategic Innovation Fund. Hundreds of applications have been received through What is the government doing to help pre- the new single-window program delivery pare Canadians for increased automation offi ce, from sectors ranging from advanced and other innovation-fuelled disruptions manufacturing, to clean tech and bio- in the job market? Specifi cally, is Ottawa sciences. doing anything to help Canadians prepare “The government of Canada has an- and thrive in the emerging gig economy, nounced the following Strategic Innovation marked by fewer, stable 9-to-5 jobs? Fund projects so far: “Our government is looking to cre- • $49-million for Linamar Corporation’s

Innovation Minister Navdeep Bains, right, and parliamentary secretary test out an electric car that runs on hydrogen power cells in June. According to Mr. Bains, automotive manufacturing companies will benefi t from the government’s Strategic Innovation Fund. The Hill Times fi le photograph 28 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2018 | THE HILL TIMES Opinion

ability has cast a long shadow on benefi t to local communities and the entire sector, and on Canada. increases in confl ict and risk. They Human rights The ombudsperson announce- also see the formidable barriers in ment is long overdue. seeking justice. While the government has yet to There is also increasing evidence ombudsperson will bring specify the details, it is encouraging and growing concern about the that the ombudsperson will have harmful impacts of resource extrac- the power to investigate complaints, tion on women, as highlighted in a issue public fi ndings regarding alle- 2016 report by the United Nations’ long-awaited accountability gations of harm, and make recom- Convention on the Elimination of mendations for redress, including All Forms of Discrimination Against corporate eligibility for government Women Canadian ombudsperson services. In order to be credible and for responsible business enterprise. to Canadian mining effective, the offi ce must also be Women often acutely feel the fully independent with the power negative social, ecological, and to compel documents from mining economic impacts associated with The government is not isolated, or even rare. It is companies accused of abuses. mining, including increases in the testimony of many people Plaintiffs who claim harm sexual violence. They also play a has an opportunity we have met through our global against Canadian mining op- critical role in defending collective partners. We have heard accusa- erations often have no hope of rights and the environment. Their to entrust the tions of intimidation, threats, and gaining justice because their perspective is too often ignored. ombudsperson with harassment, kidnapping, illegal domestic legal systems can be In November, the Canadian detention, torture, displacement, corrupt or inaccessible. And, government launched its Feminist the responsibility to loss of livelihood, sexual violence, despite recent breakthroughs in International Assistance Policy, ensure that the rights and even murder at the hands of cases accessing Canadian courts prioritizing gender equality and the security, military and para-military such as the Nevsun Resources protection of the rights of women of women and girls Jennifer Henry forces that serve the overseas op- and Tahoe Resources Inc. cases, and children in its foreign policy. Mining erations of some Canadian mining there’s always a chance the With this priority in mind, the are respected, that companies and their subsidiaries. Canadian courts will turn them government has an opportunity resource extraction Ecological degradation such as away claiming that the cases lack to entrust the ombudsperson with does not result in enita Andes Condez risked her contaminated water is another jurisdiction in this country. the responsibility to ensure that Nlife to visit Canada last spring. common complaint. Over the years, members of the rights of women and girls are increased gender- She was part of a KAIROS tour of This is why the recent gov- the international church commu- respected, that resource extrac- Philippine leaders seeking account- ernment announcement on the nity have asked KAIROS repre- tion does not result in increased based violence, ability for mining operations from appointment of the Canadian sentatives who travel to the global gender-based violence, and that and that the Canadians and government offi cials. ombudsperson for responsible south tough questions about what the unique perspective and con- Nenita is an Indigenous Subanen business enterprise is encourag- Canadian churches are doing cerns of women are taken into unique perspective leader from the Philippine island of ing. For a decade, civil society to call to account the actions of account when resource extraction Mindanao. She advocates for her organizations, faith groups, and Canadian mining companies. projects are being considered. and concerns of people in the face of complaints of labour unions have been calling These international church Far too often we have been asked women are taken human rights violations and ecologi- for effective corporate account- members see gaping discrepancies “when will Canada take responsi- cal damage caused by the actions of ability, including an independent between Canadian rhetoric around bility for the abuses caused by the into account when Canadian mining companies. human rights ombudsperson with human rights and the actions of overseas operations of Canadian resource extraction Nenita says she lives under the power to investigate. Special companies which benefi t from the mining?” Today, we can tell Nenita constant threat of assassination rapporteurs, committees, and fi nancial and diplomatic support and so many others that they will be projects are being and is currently unable to return to United Nations working groups of the Canadian government. They heard. Finally, there is hope. considered. her village. have joined this call. see fi rst-hand the ecological, social, Jennifer Henry is the executive Nenita’s account of dispos- Not all mining companies are and health impacts of these mining director of KAIROS Canada. session and threat of violence culpable, but this lack of account- operations with minimal economic The Hill Times

ronmental challenges including Trudeau should enshrine in legislation every pollution, the loss of biodiversity, and climate change. There is no reason why Canada should resist the global trend towards legisla- Canadian’s right to a healthy environment tive and constitutional environ- mental rights, and every reason nition of the right to a healthy new tools are needed in Canadian championing a new Global Pact why we should embrace these There is an urgent environment in Canada. A robust environmental law. for the Environment that sets concepts as necessary tools for need for statutory, body of evidence demonstrates As you may know, an over- forth widely-agreed-upon prin- achieving sustainability in the that our existing approaches to whelming majority of Canadians ciples of environmental law. The twenty-fi rst century. constitutional, and environmental law have not yet (92 per cent) agree that Canada fi rst article of the proposed pact The other people who sup- judicial recognition succeeded in securing a sustain- should recognize the human states that everyone has the right port these views in my column able future for present and future right to live in a healthy environ- to live in a healthy environment. are: Dr. David Boyd, Institute of the right to a Canadians. Overall, the Confer- ment in law. In fact, most believe While constitutional change for Resources, Environment healthy environment ence Board of Canada ranks the that environmental rights are will undoubtedly take time, the and Sustainability, University country as 15th out of 17 devel- already enshrined in the Charter Government of Canada has of ; professor in Canada. oped nations in a comparison of of Rights and Freedoms. This is a an immediate opportunity to Erin Eacott, sessional instruc- accepted indicators of environ- reasonable inference, given that recognize the right to a healthy tor with the Faculty of Law, mental performance. the majority of the world’s na- environment in legislation. The University of Alberta; professor Canada’s environmental laws tions include such a right in their House of Commons Standing Sharon Mascher, Faculty of Law, are chronically under-enforced, constitutions. In countries, such Committee on Environment and University of Calgary; profes- and our poor performance as Norway, France, and Costa Sustainable Development has sor Heather McLeod-Kilmurray, threatens the health of present Rica, that enjoy a constitutional recommended that this gov- Centre for Environmental Law and future Canadians. The World environmental right, environmen- ernment amend the Canadian and Global Sustainability, Uni- Health Organization has estimat- tal health improves hand in hand Environmental Protection Act to versity of Ottawa Faculty of Law; ed that environmental hazards with economic performance. recognize the right to a healthy professor John Packer, director, cause or contribute to 36,800 Studies have proven that consti- environment explicitly, and to Human Rights Research and premature deaths in Canada each tutional recognition of the right protect and fulfi ll this right by Education Centre, University of year. Indigenous Canadians are to a healthy environment leads to ensuring equitable and substan- Ottawa Faculty of Law; professor Lynda M. Collins disproportionately affected by improved environmental perfor- tive protection from pollution Dayna Nadine Scott, Osgoode Environment toxic pollution, as evidenced by mance, particularly in countries and toxic chemicals. We echo the Hall Law School and the Faculty the egregious contamination of where the rule of law is in good committee’s recommendations of Environmental Studies, York the Aamjiwnaang and Grassy shape, as is the case in Canada. in this respect. More than 100 University and co-director of the s scholars and advocates of Narrows communities in Ontario. The UN’s Special Rappor- nations as well as Quebec, On- Osgoode Environmental Justice Aenvironmental law, we write Climate change threatens the sus- teur on Human Rights and the tario, the Yukon, the Northwest & Sustainability Clinic; and pro- to call upon Prime Minister Justin tainability of forestry, agriculture Environment is calling on all Territories, and Nunavut already fessor Penelope Simons, Univer- Trudeau’s government to rec- and fi sheries, industries on which countries to adopt a global instru- recognize this right in their envi- sity of Ottawa Faculty of Law. ognize, protect, and fulfi ll every millions of Canadians depend for ment recognizing the right to a ronmental laws. Lynda M. Collins is a profes- Canadian’s right to a healthy their livelihoods. Iconic Canadian healthy environment, in the same Human rights can make a sor at the Centre for Environ- environment. species such as the polar bear, way that the UN General Assem- tangible difference in the lives of mental Law & Global Sustain- Indeed, we believe there is an woodland caribou, and right bly recognized the human right society’s most vulnerable people. ability, University of Ottawa’s urgent need for statutory, con- whale are threatened or endan- to water and sanitation in 2010. We are at a point in history where Faculty of Law. stitutional, and judicial recog- gered. It seems clear, then, that France and other countries are we face unprecedented envi- The Hill Times THE HILL TIMES | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2018 29 Comment

The Liberals Sajjan must explain what’s earlier this month used their majority on the House Defence Committee to next for Canada in Iraq adjourn debate on an opposition mittee. It was Bezan’s hope that States-led coalition defeated the Conservative The defence Sajjan could answer questions to last of the Daesh extremists in the motion to call minister’s Parliament—and, by extension, all rubble that was once the city of Mo- Defence Minister Canadians—about the Canadian sul. And that is when things went elusiveness would military’s current and future role horribly, but predictably, wrong: the to testify on in Iraq. Bezan also wants to know hodgepodge coalition forces began Canada’s role in appear to indicate where Canada now stands on the fi ghting among themselves. the fi ght against provision of weapons to the Kurd- The Kurdish fi ghters trained by Daesh. The Hill that the Trudeau ish militia in northern Iraq. Canadians found themselves fi ght- Times photograph The Liberals used their major- ing against units loyal to the central by Andrew Meade Liberals don’t have ity on the Defence Committee to Iraqi government in Baghdad—the a clue what to do scuttle Bezan’s request to grill Sa- same Iraqi government Canada’s jjan on this issue. Somewhat fee- foreign policy purports to support. what these Canadian soldiers will are still an estimated 9,000 unburied now that Canada’s bly, the Liberals offered instead to During the fi ght, Canada do next. For now, they sit. bodies rotting beneath mounds of throw Chief of Defence Staff Gen. had announced that it would be In Canada’s heady rush to join twisted metal and concrete. allies are fi ghting Jonathan Vance into the hot seat arming the Kurdish militia with the fi ght against Daesh evildoers Canada could not wait to be to discuss Iraq. weapons. Naturally enough, that back in 2014, somehow nobody part of the fi ght, so should we not each other. However, as it is Vance’s did not sit well with the regime in took the time to fully analyze the be just as keen to join in some responsibility to carry out gov- Baghdad, which knew all too well complexity of the multi-factional, sort of international reconstruc- ernment policy as instructed, it that once Daesh was done and ongoing Iraqi confl ict. tion effort? It is hard to believe would be folly to expect him to dusted, Kurds would start fi ghting Now, there is also a question of that, in this modern era, a major speculate on the future of Cana- government forces. responsibility for the future of Iraq. urban centre can be completely da’s role in Iraq. He will simply On behalf of all Canadians, Be- Canada was very much a part of destroyed by a U.S.-led air ar- do what the Liberal government zan wants Sajjan to tell us where the coalition to defeat Daesh, with mada assisted by international tells him to do. these muddled plans are now. our soldiers often far exceeding combat troops and then be simply At the moment, Sajjan’s elu- After the Kurds began fi ght- their mandated “advise and assist” left in ruins. siveness would appear to indicate ing Iraqi government troops and roles. There are tales of Canadian If it was not the residents of that the Trudeau Liberals don’t Shiite militia members, it was snipers greasing Daesh fi ghters Mosul—fewer than three per cent have a clue about what to do next. announced that Canadian special- Scott Taylor at extreme ranges, and Canadian of Mosul’s displaced inhabitants During the three-year fi ght forces troops were suspending fi ghters blowing up Daesh vehicles have returned to the city since the Inside Defence to defeat Daesh (also known as their role as direct mentors to the on the outskirts of Mosul. fall of Daesh—then who exactly Islamic State, ISIS, and ISIL), Kurdish fi ghters. However, in the aftermath were Canadian soldiers supposed Canada’s elite special-forces units This means that Canada’s elite of the coalition’s liberation of to be liberating? TTAWA—Earlier this month, trained Kurdish militia members, commandos are currently de- Mosul—Iraq’s second largest city Lots of questions for Sajjan, OConservative Party defence and a Canadian fi eld hospital was ployed in a violently disputed area and once home to more than two indeed. critic put forward a deployed near Erbil to essentially with a suspended mission, essen- million inhabitants—it remains Scott Taylor is the editor and motion requesting that Defence treat Kurdish fi ghters wounded in tially leaving them in limbo. Like an abandoned pile of rubble. publisher of Esprit de Corps mag- Minister Harjit Sajjan appear the battle against Daesh. Bezan, I think Sajjan has some Seven months after the last of azine. before a House of Commons com- Seven months ago, the United serious explaining to do about the Daesh diehards was killed, there The Hill Times

are not going along with nuclear modernization and we want to stop It’s Canada’s time to lead in a world the policy of threatened violence against humanity? Why can’t Prime Minister Trudeau utter such words? Why can’t the mainline me- threatened by nuclear destruction dia do their duty and warn Canadi- ans of the calamity ahead posed by the new nuclear arms race? The Atomic humanity. Famous whistleblower interested in nailing the prime the U.S. Nelson Mandela defeated Canada has four opportuni- Daniel Ellsberg has gone on the minister over the ethics of his apartheid in South Africa. The ties to show leadership in the Scientists’ CBC and warned “a catastrophe vacation than the ethics of hu- dissolution of the Soviet Union months ahead. Preparations will is waiting to happen,” and the man survival. The government is took place nonviolently. be made in April for the 2020 50th Doomsday Clock Atomic Scientists’ Doomsday focused on NAFTA. Please don’t I also think about what anniversary review of the Non- Clock has been set at two minutes talk about anything else. Mikhail Gorbachev, in his per- Proliferation Treaty, which obliges has just ratcheted to midnight, as close to Armaged- In the midst of all this, in an estroika days, tried to achieve in states to negotiate “in good faith” up to two minutes don as it has ever been. effort to keep my balance, if not launching a foreign policy that nuclear disarmament. A special And the Canadian government my sanity, I think about the prin- decried the use of force. When he UN High-Level International Con- to midnight, yet has said—nothing. ciples of nonviolence that Gandhi introduced that policy at the Unit- ference on Nuclear Disarmament The prospect of a United set in motion: healing, humility, ed Nations in 1988, the delegates will be held in May, providing Canada seems States pre-emptive strike on harmony, dialogue, openness, cheered for 10 minutes. But this, new opportunities to raise world missing in action. North Korea grows by the day, reconciliation, patience, service, too, now seems lost in the age of public opinion against nuclear the Iran deal is clinging to life, witnessing. These attributes of terrorism, rebellion, fear, and loss weapons. In June, Canada will the modernization of nuclear a culture of peace seem lost in of belief that governments have host and chair the next meet- arsenals by the nuclear powers Trumpworld. But are they? an instrumental role in building ing of the G7 at which security charges full steam ahead, the We are now in the Season the conditions for peace. issues will predominate. And in Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty for Nonviolence. Every year The lack of protest at Trump July, a NATO summit will be held, is being pushed to irrelevancy, between Jan. 30 and April 4, blatantly increasing nuclear stocks providing an opening to press for and the new Treaty to Prohibit community groups in 900 cities in and threatening more violence tells a review of NATO’s obsolete poli- Nuclear Weapons can barely get 67 countries observe the Season us that the ethical norms in the cies that nuclear weapons are the off the ground. for Nonviolence, a grassroots world are lowering. And in Can- “supreme guarantee” of security. And the Canadian government campaign promoting nonviolent ada, too, we are becoming inured Canada could shine at these says—nothing. action for peace. It is bookended to violence as a way of life, despite four international meetings, Douglas Roche What is happening to Can- by the anniversaries of the assas- the valiant efforts of those who see leading a new chorus calling for Nonviolence ada—the government and the sinations of Gandhi and Martin the wisdom and the practicalities action to reduce the dangers of public? Prime Minister Justin Luther King, whose lives were the of nonviolence. nuclear violence. Or we can sit on Trudeau has just fi nished a series embodiment of opposing social Far from being passive, the sidelines, wavering and afraid DMONTON—In the year of town hall meetings across the injustice without the use of force. nonviolence calls for peaceful, of offending the major powers. Emarking the 70th anniversary country and, as far as I can tell, Those who relegate nonvio- active behaviour in the midst of Sick of Trump? Try Gandhi. of the assassination of Mahatma the subject of nuclear weapons lence to the pleasantries of life confl ict. It is both a philosophy Douglas Roche, a former Inde- Gandhi, the founder of the and what Canada is doing at this should consider what it has actu- and a strategy for social change pendent Senator and former Cana- nonviolence movement, Donald perilous moment in history did ally achieved. Gandhi led India to that rejects the gratuitous use of dian ambassador for disarmament, Trump is raising the prospect of not arise. I watch Question Period freedom by his nonviolent resis- physical violence. is the author of Hope Not Fear: the use of nuclear weapons, the in the House of Commons most tance to British rule. King gained Why can’t Canada stand up and Building Peace in a Fractured World. ultimate form of violence against days, but the opposition is more voting rights for Black people in clearly tell President Trump: we The Hill Times 30 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2018 | THE HILL TIMES NDP POLICY CONVENTION NDP MPs walk fi ne line in Alberta-B.C. pipeline dispute dividing their party

Mr. Cullen said in an interview totally in tune with what the gov- While they side with last week that he’s been speaking ernment there is asking for, which to NDP counterparts in both B.C. I think is reasonable.” the ‘reasonable’ B.C. and Alberta. The ridings of NDP MPs Ken- premier’s attempt “I’m having some conversa- nedy Stewart (Burnaby South, B.C.) tions with Alberta colleagues and (Victoria, B.C.) to block the Kinder to see what the mood is, to see are both at what the Mr. Rankin what resolution looks like. Many called “ground zero” for the pipeline. Morgan pipeline, they of them have pointed me back They said the Liberals are out of towards Trudeau saying ‘We touch with B.C. voters and those say Alberta’s response want him engaged and we want most affected by the pipeline. him to help resolve this,’” he “They just haven’t done their due is also understandable. said. “There’s been nothing but diligence and I just worry that it’s Ultimately, they’re positive encouragement form our going to end up as a catastrophe. Alberta friends to keep pressing So, I’ll do what I can, but they’re trying to refocus on the prime minister.” not listening, and they won’t come Mr. Cullen said he’s seen “a to Burnaby. They won’t go to the attention to blame the B.C. Premier , left and Alberta Premier Rachel Notley, right, met strong level of support” among his reserves,” said Mr. Stewart. in Ottawa last October at the First Ministers’ Meeting. A few months later and B.C. colleagues for Mr. Horgan’s Like Mr. Rankin, who noted federal Liberals. the two western NDP governments are locked in a heated trade dispute as the position and “a respect and un- regional disputes are common, Mr. two face off over the Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain pipeline expansion and derstanding” for Premier Notley’s Stewart said he’s “not as concerned BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN B.C.’s attempt to block bitumen crossing its borders through environmental position. about the provincial dispute” as the regulations. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade “It’s reasonable to want to national project makes it entirely s NDP governments in Al- know diluted bitumen spills will Mr. Trudeau’s decision. Aberta and British Columbia Alberta, adding she believes in as an alternative to Trudeau,” said actually be taken care of rather “The question I asked is how feud over Kinder Morgan’s Trans strong ocean protection laws. Mr. Cullen (Skeena-Bulkley Val- than waiting to see them happen many people is he willing to ar- Mountain pipeline, NDP MPs are “There is total consensus with- ley, B.C.). and having an experiment in our rest because, you know Ottawa’s treading a tight line in trying to in my caucus. We’ve been consis- Veteran NDP strategist Karl natural environment.” a long way from Burnaby and support both provincial counter- tent in making that demand: don’t Bélanger said he’s not sure if He said his new role, created people don’t seem to be gauging parts while also vocally in favour approve any more projects until having the two NDP government last month at the behest of both the temperature there very well at of vote-rich B.C.’s blockage of a you have this improved environ- butting heads, in what could be Mr. Singh and Mr. Horgan, is to all,” Mr. Stewart said. pipeline they say never should mental assessment process and a protracted dispute, is harmful keep “the channels open” with -with fi les from Charelle Evelyn have been approved. you deliver on the rights and to the national party “but it’s not B.C. and “making sure that [we’re] [email protected] The two provinces are em- interests and benefi ts to First Na- helpful.” broiled in a trade dispute after tion communities.” “The federal leader has to B.C. Premier John Horgan said B.C. is a key province, both in try to have a balanced approach his government is proposing to terms of membership numbers and handle it very careful. At the NDP Convention agenda increase restrictions on the trans- and political power for the party. same time, the grassroots might portation of diluted bitumen into The B.C. caucus’ 14 members make have different ideas.” the province as part of its oil spill it the second largest (only Que- Pipelines bubbled up as a divi- response plan. In response to what bec has more NDP MPs: 16). The sive issue at the party’s last con- Alberta Premier Rachel Notley provinces has historically made up vention in the heart of oil country, said is an unconstitutional move, about a third of NDP membership, Edmonton, in 2016, as members last week she said her province and it was a region identifi ed early debated whether to support the would ban B.C. wine imports. on by Mr. Singh when he was still a Leap Manifesto, which would Both Ms. Notley and the Con- leadership candidate as a place for further restrict fossil fuel use. servatives have called on Prime membership growth. The federal wing’s balance ap- NDP convention delegates will have lots of policy resolutions to chew over this Minister Justin Trudeau (Papineau, The party’s newly named B.C. pears in the messaging Mr. Singh weekend at their biennial convention in Ottawa. The Hill Times fi le photograph Que.) to get B.C. in line. The NDP liaison said even gave reporters last week and also say it’s the Liberals’ mess to though the western NDP govern- repeated by both his B.C. caucus All events take place at the Shaw Centre, 55 Colonel By Dr., Ottawa, unless otherwise noted. fi x, but that the pipeline—approved ments are in disagreement now, and lone Alberta MP. They all THURSDAY, FEB. 15 in 2016 to stretch from Edmonton, rather than a problem it “ultimate- signalled support for Mr. Horgan’s Alta. to Burnaby, B.C.—needs to go ly will be a strength going into actions to fulfi l what they see as a 7-10 a.m. Youth convention registration through an improved environmen- 2019” as the party builds toward promise the Liberals broke, while 8:30 a.m.-5:15 p.m. Youth convention tal assessment process. an election under new leadership. in the same breath saying Ms. Not- 3-9 p.m. Convention registration Asked about their and federal “While it may appear initially ley’s response is understandable. NDP leader Jagmeet Singh’s role challenging, I see it as an op- Mr. Singh told reporters in FRIDAY, FEB. 16 in sorting out the confl ict, NDP portunity to show the kind of Ottawa last week the pipeline 7 a.m.-8:15 p.m. Registration opens MPs are also keen to focus the at- leadership that we would present should have been “subject to that 8:45-10:15 a.m. Prioritization panels tention on Mr. Trudeau and away assessment that was modernized, from internal party divisions. that was up to date.” The Liber- 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Prioritization panels They say it’s a matter Mr. Trudeau als approved the Trans Mountain 1:30-6:30 p.m. Plenary must address. pipeline before overhauling en- 6:30-7:30 p.m. Persons Living with disAbilities Committee, LGBTQ+ Commission, B.C. NDP MP Randall Gar- vironmental assessment regula- rison (Esquimalt-Saanich-Sooke, tions, however the environment Labour Caucus B.C.) summarized where the party minister said it would have been 7:30-10 p.m. Ignite Reception (The Albion Rooms, 33 Nicholas St.) stands on the provincial dispute approved even under the new most succinctly: “The federal party rules proposed last week. It’s SATURDAY, FEB. 17 has taken a strong stance against an important project because it 7 a.m.-7:45 p.m. Registration [the] Kinder Morgan pipeline. would open an export route to the 7:30-9 a.m. Women’s Council Period, fi nished, over, done,” he Pacifi c from Alberta’s oilsands. 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Plenary said, adding he doesn’t think the All NDP MPs were careful not dispute will affect the party’s con- to criticize Ms. Notley’s response, 12-1 p.m. Regional caucuses vention in Ottawa this weekend, noting she’s doing what Albertans 1:15-6 p.m. Plenary though many other observers said expect, but their critiques of the 6-7 p.m. Participation of Visible Minorities Committee, Aboriginal Commission it will colour the expected discus- project and the federal govern- 7-9 p.m. Love & Courage Gala: Our Vision (Trillium Ballroom, Shaw Centre) sions on pipeline policy. ment’s approach ultimately puts MPs resisted the idea that the them fi rmly in B.C.’s camp. 9 p.m. Reconnect Social (Trillium Ballroom, Shaw Centre) federal NDP’s relationship with B.C. “[The Liberal government] prom- SUNDAY, FEB. 18 is more important than with Alberta ised it would not approve Kinder and that the federal party is more Morgan under the existing review 9 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Plenary aligned with the coastal province. Edmonton Strathcona MP Linda mechanism and then it approved it,” 1-2:45 p.m. Federal Council “Depends who you ask,” said Duncan is the federal NDP’s only said Mr. Garrison. “The federal gov- Note: Events are subject to change. Linda Duncan (Edmonton Strath- Albertan in caucus. The Hill Times ernment is already in a big contra- Source: ottawa2018.ndp.ca cona, Alta.), the only NDP MP in photograph by Andrew Meade diction with its own provinces.” THE HILL TIMES | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2018 31 NDP POLICY CONVENTION

Leap Manifesto co-author Avi Lewis chats with a fellow NDP to debate delegate at the 2016 NDP convention in Edmonton, which adopted a motion to new harassment continue discussions of the policy document. The Hill Times photograph by policy at this Laura Ryckewaert weekend’s party convention men stepping up to own some of the convention, but given the ur- what’s fun about a policy conven- bring education to the forefront,” In the wake of the responsibility they have with gency around the issue, it’s likely tion is you can start getting out said Ms. Michaud. regards to this incident and others emergency resolutions will be those specifi c notions.” It’s currently ranked 18 in its allegations against and fi gure out how we’re going brought forward on the subject as section, so that specifi c resolution a former and to root out misogyny, homopho- well. Emergency resolutions can Here are some other debates may not make to the fl oor. Resolu- bia, bullying, and a host of other be presented as late as Feb. 16 sure to hit the fl oor this weekend: tions that don’t get discussed will current NDP MP, well-known things that happen and are slated for discussion for be deferred to federal council. on Parliament Hill. That’s critical 30 minutes on Feb. 18, compared Leap Manifesto The call for affordable or free to the usual hour granted for tuition appears in at least six dif- anti-harassment because everyone is watching and Two years after the Leap Mani- blocks of discussion. ferent resolutions. New Democrats need to lead the festo made waves at the party’s approaches will be “It’s defi nitely front and centre way,” said Mr. Capstick. Edmonton convention, it’s unclear for our mind and I’m sure it is for “This policy convention is go- what direction the party will take Palestine-Israel ‘front and centre’ of delegates,” said Ms. Bruno. ing to be a battleground for that,” on the divisive policy document Everything that touches the The party will also have anti- discussions, says the he added. penned by Canadian social and question of the ongoing confl ict harassment offi cers on hand at He said Mr. Singh’s team, environmental activists, which between Palestinians and Israelis the convention, as it has in years NDP national director. made up of more millennial staff seeks to restrict fossil fuel usage is “hotly debated” at convention, past, to help facilitate a “safe than ever before, represents a and, if adopted, would be expected said Ms. Michaud. This year, six environment,” Ms. Bruno said. Continued from page 1 “generational change” in Cana- to veer the party more to the resolutions mention Palestine. The party’s president will read a dian politics and he thinks they left. Mention of the manifesto ap- “It’s a hard issue for the party. statement on the subject to kick are listening. pears in four separate resolutions, A lot of activists within the NDP revised anti-harassment policy, off the event. NDP interim national direc- which are in the low 40s to 60s on feel like we haven’t done enough after a months-long revision “It sort of sets the tone and the tor Melissa Bruno said over the the themed priority lists. Some of to support human rights for Pal- process. expectation for delegates for the last number of months a working the Leap authors are convening estinians,” she said. “We need to More than 1,800 delegates entire weekend,” she said. group of the party’s federal coun- ahead of the convention in an Ot- have this debate. It’s an important have signed up—a policy conven- Former Quebec MP Élaine cil members has been reviewing tawa event that features organiz- one to have for the party.” tion record—for the Feb. 15 to Michaud, who was defeated in the the NDP anti-harassment and ers for U.S. Democratic Sena- One resolution is high on the 18 event to discuss almost 400 2015 election after four years in discrimination policy to make it tor Bernie Sanders and British list related to “Canada’s place in the resolutions, the best of which will the House, said the fact that for- “more robust.” Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn. world,” putting it behind only arms help form a platform leader Jag- mal complaints in the case of The Canadian Press reported Riding associations across the exports and NAFTA. But it’s the meet Singh will sell to Canadians Mr. Stoffer had been made to the this week that delegates will be country have held discussions on least controversial of those in the over the next two years in the party’s leadership but not enough presented with the revised policy the Leap Manifesto, said MP and package calling for a stronger ap- lead-up to the fall 2019 general was done is “troubling to me and I at the convention, which will party Alex- proach to Palestine. The resolution election. hope the party takes it seriously.” include guidance on bringing andre Boulerice (Rosemont-La most likely to make it to the fl oor But it may be the emergency The policy package has been forward a complaint. A senior Petite Patrie, Que.), his included. says the NDP condemns violations resolutions that steal the show. whittled down to 397 resolutions party offi cial speaking to CP said “I think there’s a large agree- on “both sides in this confl ict” and Over the last two weeks, a current from the more than 1,000 and not the party had realized its existing ment that we will take some good United States President Donald and former NDP MP have been all will make it to the conven- policy was too narrowly focused ideas in the Leap Manifesto— Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem accused of harassment. Saskatch- tion fl oor. The 151-page docu- on activities at conventions and doesn’t mean as a party [we] have as the capital of Israel. ewan MP Erin Weir (Regina-Lew- ment is broken down to seven didn’t relate to staff working on to offi cially adopt a document Further down the list is a resolu- van, Sask.) has denied wrongdo- themes, each getting about an campaigns or offi ce relationships. that is from outside the party.” tion supported by about 30 groups ing, and the party is conducting hour of debate, with only the 10 Separately, a resolution from MP Murray Rankin (Victoria, calling on Israel to “end its occupa- a third-party investigation after to 20 resolutions at the top of the delegates to boost the party’s B.C.) said Leap “continues to be a tion.” Another calls on the party to MP Christine Moore (Abitibi- list likely to be addressed. The anti-harassment policy is high on signifi cant issue” in many ridings condemn Israeli settlements, while Témiscamingue, Que.) said in an themes are: governing, sustain- the party’s prepared list of prior- near Toronto and the Lower Main- a third says the NDP should sup- email to caucus that “There are ability, human rights, innovation ity resolutions to be discussed at land in British Columbia. port the Boycott, Divestment, and too many women [mostly employ- and energy economy, social sup- “It’s been a galvanizing set of Sanctions (BDS) movement to put ees who have] complained to me port, international issues, and the ideas,” but by no means the only pressure on Israel. The NDP Social- that you were harassing to them,” general party-focused “building focus on energy and environment, ist Caucus, which is not an offi cial though no specifi c allegations our momentum.” he said, adding “climate change is party body, is sure to be a vocal were brought forward. It will be an opportunity for the crisis of this generation.” group, though the language of its Former longtime MP Peter the party to put “more meat on One resolution calls on the resolution didn’t make the policy Stoffer, who was defeated in the the bones,” as MP Nathan Cullen party to recognize it “has sparked booklet. 2015 election, has been accused (Skeena-Bulkley Valley, B.C.) a vital debate,” while another goes While former leader Thomas by several women of sexual put it, for the party to serve to further, saying it should endorse Mulcair (Outremont, Que.) was misconduct in what former staff Canadians. the document’s vision. open in his opposition to the BDS and caucus members described MPs said the convention movement, Mr. Singh has present- as an open secret. Mr. Stoffer can serve as a springboard for ed an opening for a party, given apologized for his behaviour but the leader who, as a third party Eliminating tuition fees that he in the past voted against denied any sexual misconduct, leader and one out of Parliament, More than 30 riding associa- a legislative motion condemning calling himself “a hugger” and “a at times struggles to get coverage. tions are calling on the party to, the BDS campaign. touchy person.” MP Matthew Dubé (Beloeil- if it forms government, work with During the leadership race in The party’s response should Chambly, Que.) said there’s “more provinces to offer free tuition for response to candidate questions, be a focus of the convention, as work to be done” getting Mr. post-secondary education. Mr. Singh has said he would far as Ian Capstick is concerned. Singh known to Canadians and to Ms. Michaud sits on the Yukon “consider supporting the use of The founder of the media relations fl esh out some of the party’s key riding association, which was one of targeting sanctions against Israel” fi rm MediaStyle and a former policy messages of the last few the signatories, and said she hopes and is willing to support “manda- NDP press secretary said while the months on issues like inequality to see it high on delegates’ minds. tory labelling of products” from discussion is both uncomfortable and the environment. “It’s one of the resolutions that Israeli settlements and last year and awkward, the party needs to Former NDP press secretary Ian “It’s great to talk about has gathered the most support he tweeted “I stand for Palestin- “fi x the idiocy” all MPs have helped Capstick said addressing harassment inequality, but what does that from [riding associations] across ians’ right to freely determine create in Canadian politics. within the party should be a focus at mean?” he said. “It’s vague. the country and it shows that it’s their political status.” “What I hope is that we see its convention this weekend. The Hill There’s not necessarily anything an important debate to have and [email protected] some creative New Democrat Times fi le photograph specifi c related to that. And that’s there is defi nitely a momentum to The Hill Times 32 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2018 | THE HILL TIMES NDP POLICY CONVENTION NDP revs fundraising engine to meet ‘ambitious’ $9M target in 2018 NDP leader Jagmeet Singh’s ability to connect with people in the room, like at this event in Brampton, Ont., last year, has a direct impact on the dollars his campaign brings in, says his former fundraiser. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade als’ $14.06-million. The last time cost but generates “really great appointed Melanie Scholz as money in Canadian politics that The party plans to the NDP came close to raking returns.” About 45 per cent is new director of fundraising. The it could interfere with policy in that amount was during the expected from monthly donors, former deputy director of fund- decisions so it’s incumbent on double last year’s excitement of the 2015 election, whom Ms. Bruno said the party raising has worked for the federal them to raise more money and which many saw as the party’s will be hitting up more often. party on fundraising in some they’re not.” haul and quadruple first chance to form govern- They’re also listening to feedback capacity since 2011, according to Several observers spoke of a ment. Fundraisers eclipsed all that suggests supporters are more her LinkedIn profi le. reluctance that in the past has its fundraising team previous records for the party, likely to give if money isn’t the The team has six people work- prevented the party from aggres- bringing in $18.6-million—more sole reason for contact. The party ing in the dual role of raising sively going after donations. But in 2018. But one than double any previous an- will spend “quite a bit” on donor- funds and member outreach. in order to compete against the nual windfall. acquisition activities because That’s two more than the party’s leading parties’ machine, that While Ms. Bruno said they’re some of its lists are stale. pre-Singh team and Ms. Bruno culture will need to shift. analyst says MPs have not likely to match either party Another 15 per cent will be from said they plan to hire 10 to 15 Former Montreal-area MP dollar-for-dollar, the low-cost digi- events, both intimate dinners and big regionally based staff in 2018. Laurin Liu, elected for one term been lazy fundraisers tal tools not yet used by the party bashes. Ms. Bruno said she imag- The party’s digital director, in 2011, said while the party’s means they can still “stay com- ines packing a hall full of 500 to 600 Nader Mohamed, will continue the 2017 total “wasn’t what many and can’t rely solely petitive” and makes $9-million an people who have paid up to $300 work he did in the same role on would hope for,” she has heard “achievable goal.” for an event—and that includes the Mr. Singh’s campaign. He’s been good things about the experience on Jagmeet Singh’s The NDP’s 2017 total doesn’t upcoming policy convention which in touch with the party’s fi rst-ever being brought in by the new team. include the more than $1.4-mil- features two such events. digital director, Michael Roy, who “For the past couple of years star power. lion raised by six leadership That’s welcome news to Aaron isn’t working for the party now we’ve had a [former] national candidates—but that amount Webber, who was co-director but is involved in an “informal director [Robert Fox] who hasn’t wasn’t as much of a boost to the BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN of fundraising on Mr. Singh’s advice-giving” capacity, but Ms. had experience in political fund- party as people hoped. Of all fed- campaign. He said the party Bruno said there’s a “very big pos- raising or political campaigning eral parties, the NDP takes the our months into Jagmeet needs to invest in fundraising to sibility” that could become formal- and so moving forward I have largest cut from its leadership do “aggressive prospecting” for ized ahead of the election. Mr. Roy high hopes for the team Jagmeet FSingh’s leadership, the NDP candidates, pulling 25 per cent is ramping up its fundraising new donors. He said events were oversaw the party’s digital efforts put into place,” she said, adding for national coffers. especially successful for bringing ahead of the 2015 election, which the party has strong fundraising machine with an “aggressive” goal Nearly half of the party’s 2017 to raise $9-million—double 2017’s dollars in because of the charis- saw a massive spike in online giv- strength. “Like the Conservatives fundraising haul—$2.04-million— matic candidate’s ability to con- ing as part of a historic $18.6-mil- our strength in fundraising comes haul, which still left the party lag- came during the fourth quarter, ging far behind the Conservatives nect with people, but that was just lion raised for the party. from small donations from a wide the fi rst reporting interval under one aspect of an approach that base of grassroots supporters, and Liberals. new party leader Jagmeet Singh. The party has less than two fundraised “in every possible way,” MPs not doing enough, and that’s something we really Ms. Bruno said the party sees that including a multilingual phone need to work on.” years to build its depleted war as a good sign, but acknowledged chest ahead of the next general bank, huge digital fundraising, need to be ‘fundraising The party has also consistently that bump is typical in fourth Facebook ads and email pushes. trailed the governing Liberals and election in 2019, but party support- quarters, including in 2016 when engines’: NDP strategist ers say its fundraisers fi nally have Peer-to-peer fundraising offi cial opposition Conservatives the party raised a similar amount. became a key source of revenue in the polls, with recent polling by a product—namely Mr. Singh— The party also trails in money that members can get behind and during the campaign and that’s Nanos Research putting them at spent on fundraising, allotting what “stood out” to Mr. Web- or slightly below 20 per cent sup- a new team that embraces lessons $315,815 in 2016 to that line item learned from the new leader’s fun- ber, who thinks it can scale up port, more than 10 points behind compared to the $6.86-million if the party continues to create their next competitor. draising campaign that eclipsed the Conservatives spent and all leadership rivals. “a culture of every member is a While B.C. liaison Nathan $3.12-million by the Liberals, ac- fundraiser.” Cullen (Skeena-Bulkley Val- The $9-million needed to mark cording to Elections Canada. 2018 as a success is an “aggressive Mr. Singh’s ability to connect ley, B.C.) said he remembered a target,” acknowledged NDP interim with people in a room results in time the party would have been national director Melissa Bruno. Learning from the more dollars in the door and the “popping champagne corks” to A leader can be considered a politician is better than most at reach that level of support, ex- product the party sells to people, leadership campaign getting contacts and sharing his pectations have changed. He said Ms. Bruno said, and Mr. Singh own with interested members, Mr. more Canadians will be “tuning has proven to be “a very market- Webber said. But the key is hav- in” to what Mr. Singh and the able product” who appeals to ing a team in place that follows party has to say and that should people beyond the party’s exist- up on business cards collected, Ian Capstick, founder of MediaStyle and shift the polls. ing membership lists, creating names on the backs of napkins a former NDP press secretary, says MPs The real test will be the potential to broaden the base. and numbers punched in phones. need to get more involved in fundraising. fi rst quarter of 2018, said Karl His campaign boasted of sign- “That’s what organizing and The Hill Times fi le photograph Bélanger, who was principal sec- ing up more than 47,000 new building an actual movement is,” retary to former leader Thomas members during 13 weeks of the he said. “I think we haven’t really NDP analyst Ian Capstick Mulcair, given getting a well-oiled leadership campaign. seen the Jagmeet Singh engine said the entire caucus needs to machine takes some time. But the “It’s a matter of making sure really in full gear on what it can be “relentless” in its fundraising party needs to “step up” because we do our due diligence to make do in fundraising.” efforts and do a much better job the numbers are too low. sure we start talking to different Mr. Webber said the campaign of working with local ridings to “At this point in the game the people in the right way with a had “incredible success with increase monthly donors through party is trailing too far behind the very clear ask,” said Ms. Bruno, NDP interim national director Melissa membership sign ups” and that a “concerted push.” two other main parties in order who volunteered as a part-time Bruno says the party hopes to raise can’t be separated from fundrais- MPs need to be “fundraising to be competitive come 2019 so adviser for the former Ontario $9-million this year. Photograph ing because the two used a lot of engines,” said Mr. Capstick. there is a need for the party, for MPP’s leadership campaign. courtesy of the NDP the same techniques. “Some could be accused the leader, for the MPs, for the Last year, the NDP raised That seems to be one of Ms. of being lazy on the front of candidates, for the entire organi- $4.87-million—a slight dip from Bruno’s takeaways as well. She fundraising and need to step it zation to increase its fundraising 2016’s $5.42-million and lower Of the $9-million goal, the said the party is “marrying” the up,” he said, adding the party capacity,” Mr. Bélanger said. “No than the previous six years— party has targeted 30 per cent fundraising and outreach depart- needs to attract more “maximum- question about it.” but nowhere near the leading through digital fundraising, ments rather than keeping them dollar-donors” who give $1,500 by [email protected] Tories’ $18.85-million or Liber- which Ms. Bruno said is low in silos. Just last week the party year-end. “We don’t make enough The Hill Times THE HILL TIMES | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2018 33 NDP POLICY CONVENTION Opinion

“Palestine resolution” has been circulated widely within the party. Yazan Khader, one NDP could of those behind it, claims the resolution Stopping online piracy has received support from over 23 riding associations, and more are expected. be in for The draft resolution uses rather cau- is not censorship tious language and is moderate in tone. Most of it calls for the applications of poli- cies that are Canada’s offi cial but rarely A new proposal to block content.” But there is no substance to back divisive applied positions, calling on Israel to “end up these assertions. The proposal outlines a its occupation and settlement program, lift Canadians from accessing process with extensive checks and balances the Gaza blockade, recognize its Arab-Pal- that would only take down sites egregiously estinian citizens’ right to full equality, and websites that engage in engaged in copyright infringement. Israel- address refugee claims fairly.” However, No serious reading of this proposal it does call for an outright ban on goods piracy, while imposing would suggest that sites that have minor produced in the Israeli settlements, which copyright violations would get caught up will make Israel’s defenders hostile. safeguards to protect users’ in takedown efforts. Furthermore, any Palestine Already the reaction to the proposal website blocked in this way would be able has shown how volatile the Israel-Palestine digital rights, is balanced to appeal the decision with the IPRA and, if issue can be for a political party, and how and pragmatic. that fails, have access to judicial review by quickly tempers can rise on both sides. the Federal Court of Appeal. This process debate One eager Palestinian human rights ad- minimizes the possibility that any legiti- vocate writing on social media speculated mate sites would be blocked. excitedly that perhaps the NDP was about The advocacy group OpenMedia start- A resolution is set to be to become “the fi rst Canadian federal party ed an online petition to stop the measure, to support the movement to boycott Israel, falsely claiming that the proposal would lead debated at this week’s known as BDS.” to the end of net neutrality in Canada. How- On the other hand, an article in the ever, net neutrality was never designed as a convention that touches on Canadian Jewish News warned jittery Ca- defence against distributing unlawful con- a boycott of some Israeli nadian Jews “NDP to debate BDS motion at tent. It is absurd to suggest that, for example, its National Convention in Ottawa.” Cana- if an ISP blocks a website that distributes child pornography it would somehow violate goods. Campaigns for and dian Friends of Simon Wiesenthal was so Alan McQuinn & Daniel Castro concerned that it denounced the resolution net neutrality principles. Websites focused on against have already begun. and urged Singh to stop it from even being CRTC distributing illegal content are no different. presented at all. Moreover, if enacted, the CRTC would make Waving the BDS “bogeyman” will of the decisions about what sites ISPs block, course make many NDP members nervous. he Canadian Radio-television and Tele- allowing ISPs to remain neutral in how they It will also scare the leadership. But in Tcommunications Commission (CRTC) is treat internet traffi c. fact, an endorsement of BDS seems rather considering a proposal to block Canadians Brenda McPhail of the Canadian Civil unlikely, as the “Palestine resolution” does from accessing websites that “blatantly, Liberties Association, argues that the pro- not mention BDS at all and its call to ban overwhelming, or structurally engage in posal is unnecessary because copyright settlement goods falls well short of the piracy.” The proposal expands on success- holders can go to court and get a takedown BDS call to boycott all goods produced by ful efforts in other countries to address the order—an impractical solution given that Israel. growing problem of online piracy, while im- many of the most widely accessed pirate posing extraordinary safeguards to protect sites are hosted abroad and the time and ex- ‘Two states’ or just ‘human users’ digital rights. In short, it is a balanced pense of doing so for domestic sites is dis- Peter Larson and pragmatic attempt to address online proportionately high compared to the low Policy resolutions rights’? piracy that has garnered support from a cost of moving a website to a new domain. There seems to be growing pressure in diverse group of stakeholders, including Most of these critics ignore the mag- the NDP to replace its commitment to an broadcasters, distributors, media compa- nitude of the piracy problem in Canada. ew NDP leader Jagmeet Singh would ever less likely two-state solution with a nies, internet service providers (ISPs), and Canadians contribute to three per cent of Nprobably prefer to avoid a public de- stronger stance on Palestinian human rights. artists in the fi lm, TV, and music industries. total global piracy, visiting piracy websites bate over Israel and Palestine at the party’s It is no secret that the NDP member- Yet for some of the most extreme digital ac- roughly 1.9 billion times in 2016. These policy convention in Ottawa this week, but ship is increasingly unhappy with Israeli tivists, any attempt at addressing copyright sites often expose users to online threats: forces both outside and inside the party actions, and generally feels sympathy for infringement, is a step too far. one in three piracy sites exposes visitors will probably make that impossible. the Palestinians. But it remains divided The pro- to malware. Party members will be looking to see on the issue of what to do about it. Some posal before University of Ottawa Moreover, what attitude Mr. Singh has toward this want to take fi rm action. Others hesitate, the CRTC professor Michael seven per cent issue. As a member of the Ontario legisla- concerned perhaps about security for Is- would cre- Geist has warned that or over one mil- ture, he was one of the few people to op- raeli Jews or the inevitable accusations of ate an anti- a proposed system lion Canadian pose a resolution condemning the boycott, anti-Semitism if they stiffen their critique piracy non- to block websites households own divestment, and sanctions movement of Israeli actions. profi t called that engage in piracy streaming meant to put pressure on Israel (BDS). The leadership, including Singh and the Internet ‘raises serious due- media boxes However, some NDP party members note Hélène Laverdière, the NDP foreign policy Piracy Re- process concerns,’ and enabled with that he took a free weeklong trip to Is- critic, will likely prefer one of the other view Agency threatens to ‘gradually software de- rael last year organized and funded by the less-strident resolutions being sent to the (IPRA). The expand into demands signed to allow Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA), convention, perhaps calling for goods from IPRA would for blocking of a users to stream a pro-Israel lobby group. the illegal Israeli settlements (including identify wide range of other pirated content. Historically, NDP policy on this is- wine) to be “labelled” rather than imposing websites that content.’The Hill Times Cultural in- sue has been based on the assumption an outright ban. egregiously fi le photograph dustries—which that the answer lies in a two-state solution Shimon Fogel, president of CIJA, peddle contribute (“peaceful, co-existence in viable, indepen- recently told his members that he is work- pirated content and, upon their recom- over $54.6-billion and over 150,000 jobs to dent states with agreed-upon borders“). ing privately with several senior members mendations, the CRTC would work with the Canadian economy—may already be But the very idea of a “two-state solution” (a of the NDP caucus to ensure “extreme left” ISPs to block subscribers’ access to those feeling the effects of rampant piracy. Data Jewish state and an Arab state), is looking elements are not successful in infl uencing websites. This approach has already from the CRTC shows that between 2012 ever less likely as Israel builds more settle- NDP policy. Several NDP caucus members been tested in many other countries, and and 2016, subscriptions for cable and satel- ments and Israeli politicians are increas- openly identify themselves as “friends” of Canada is not the fi rst to block unlawful lite TV declined as Canadians turned to ingly open about their rejection of the idea Israel and participate in the Canada-Israel content. At least 25 countries—including online streaming services—both legal and of any Palestinian state. Interparliamentary Group. NDP caucus Argentina, Belgium, France, and the United illegal—resulting in plummeting revenues. members and Murray Kingdom—have created systems to block The CRTC is currently reviewing the Competing pressures inside the Rankin are both on its executive commit- piracy websites. Some of these systems are IPRA proposal and accepting comments on tee. It will be interesting to see what role administered by governmental agencies, it. During this process, the agency should party they play in the upcoming convention. like the CRTC, while others are adminis- investigate how this approach has been Last summer, a group of 80 academ- Given the intense interest in the subject, tered by courts. Not only do these coun- successfully used in other countries and ics and activist members of the NDP sent and apparently growing sympathy among the tries still have a free and open internet, but move swiftly to adopt similar measures to an open letter to the party leadership can- NDP base for the Palestinian plight, a stiffen- these policies have effectively driven users protect Canadian consumers, content mak- didates arguing it was “time for the NDP ing of NDP policy on Israel-Palestine seems away from illegal websites. ers, and distributors. stand with Palestine.” very likely. The question is: how far will it go? However, a few internet activists insist Daniel Castro (@castrotech) is vice pres- Strong statements in support of Pales- Peter Larson is the chair of Canada this proposal is “sweeping internet censor- ident at the Washington-based Information tinian human rights have also come from Talks Israel/Palestine, an Ottawa-based ship.” For example, University of Ot- Technology and Innovation Foundation and some of the NDP’s important institutional non-governmental organization focused tawa professor Michael Geist warned that director of its Center for Data Innovation. supporters including Unifor, the larg- on promoting a thoughtful discussion of the proposal is “enormously problematic,” Alan McQuinn (@AlanMcQuinn) is a re- est private sector union in Canada, and Canada’s policy towards the Israeli-Pales- “raises serious due-process concerns,” and search analyst at the Information Technol- the Canadian Labour Congress. tinian confl ict. threatens to “gradually expand into de- ogy and Innovation Foundation. In the last several months, a draft The Hill Times mands for blocking of a wide range of other The Hill Times 34 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2018 | THE HILL TIMES

News Manning Networking Conference Conservatives at Manning conference seek ways to court female, millennial, urban voters

The Tories need to Bridging the rural-urban tap into these key split groups to win in What’s going to resonate with urban-dwellers might not be the 2019, says observers. same as with rural voters, said Jacqueline Dobson, a conference ‘Getting women panellist on the topic and former voters to support Queen’s Park staffer. Cities are generally younger, more progres- the Conservatives is sive places, she said, and the best probably the single way to break that trend is for Conservatives to be ambassadors largest obstacle for to heal the divide between the two groups, while also releasing poli- them winning the next cies that matter to each of them. election,’ says pollster “Not saying that some issues matter more than others, just Nik Nanos. some issues resonate with rural than urban communities,” she Continued from page 1 said, noting rent and housing supply as urban issues and hydro rate hikes as a rural concern. The Conservative base is tra- A communications strategy ditionally over 40 years old, male, should involve targeting specifi c de- and cares about fi scal issues, said mographics, she said, which is ever pollster Nik Nanos in a separate easier in the age of targeted social interview. Conservatives need media ads. But it must come off as to lessen the gap with women, David Coletto, CEO of Abacus Data, speaks at the Spotlight on The Next 10 Per Cent panel at the Manning Networking authentic, as “there’s nothing worse who tend to vote more for more Conference on Feb. 9, along with consultant Brooke Pigott, centre, and Conservative campaign manager Hamish Marshall, than social media that you can just centre-left parties, to take the right. Millennials will be the largest voting cohort for the fi rst time in 2019. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade tell is contrived.” But good social me- election, he said. They also need dia doesn’t have to come from young to gain the millennial vote, the people, she said, citing Toronto city largest voting cohort in 2019. abortion views. The Conservatives national development. But they In a post on his fi rm’s website councillor Norm Kelly, who Toronto “Getting women voters to sup- need to make an effort to engage should stay away from divisive about the panel, Mr. Coletto said Life said “morphed into a street-sav- port the Conservatives is proba- with women and other groups, rhetoric, he advised, as millenni- the Conservatives need to further vy superstar who spouts rap lyrics bly the single largest obstacle for she said, saying it’s time the party als value collaboration. appeal to renters, be more open on Twitter, pals around with Drake, them winning the next election,” does “nine parts listening and one About 51 per cent of Canadians to immigration, and have a robust and inspires worship from teens he said, adding Stephen Harper part talking.” are open to voting Conservative, policy around climate change in around the world,” despite the fact narrowed the gap by focusing on Mr. Scheer has indicated he according to Abacus Data polling order to capitalize on voters con- he’s in his mid-70s. family-friendly policies. wants more women to run as information, but only 26 per cent sidering voting Conservative. It’s also important to partici- As of Feb. 9, Nanos showed candidates in the next election, would vote Conservative today. In an interview last week after pate in events the targeted group the Liberals at 38.1 per cent sup- and Ms. Harder said Conserva- More than half of the millen- the Manning discussion, Mr. Co- participates in, such as pride port, followed by the Conserva- tives need to communicate this nial cohort—those born between letto added that millennials tend to parades, said Ms. Dobson. Mr. tives at 30.4, and the NDP at 18.5 to Canadians. Women often don’t 1980 and 2000—don’t believe in be more collaborative than previ- Scheer has indicated he won’t per cent, with the Greens at 8.8 think they’re qualifi ed to run; god, Mr. Coletto added. This could ous generations, which indicates march in pride parades but “There per cent and the Bloc Québécois Conservatives must prioritize be challenging for a party with they could infl uence each other are other ways that I’ve chosen to at 3.1 per cent. The poll is con- communicating their capability, a base that is socially conserva- more on voting choices. Social show support for the community.” sidered accurate plus or minus said Ms. Harder. tive, he said, but the balance isn’t media makes it easier to talk poli- And just because he’s not partici- 3.1 percentage points, 19 times She disagreed with gender unique to Conservatives. tics, but could also reinforce echo pating doesn’t mean that other out of 20. The numbers vary, but quotas, though, along the lines of “In a world where you fund- chambers, which could be dif- Conservatives can’t, with Ms. Liberals also come out on top for Mr. Trudeau’s gender-balanced raise off of small donors now, it fi cult for Conservatives to break Dobson saying “we have to show women and those aged 18-29. cabinet. A gender quota “just requires you to fi nd a balance, through. A leader’s personal brand up, and we have to show up well.” “We have a prime minister that breeds insecurity,” she said, add- and sometimes that balance is and how it relates to Canada’s LGBTory Canada hosted a is among the most ardent support ing that women should be judged diffi cult,” he said. “I think it is global position could also matter conference pub night Feb. 8, and of women’s issues that we have on their qualifi cations. harder for the Conservatives to more, he said, as millennials are the group’s vice-president of com- seen in a long time,” Mr. Nanos David Coletto, the CEO of do, because it’s too easy to get constantly comparing themselves munications, Eric Lorenzen, said said. “It is not just lip service, but it Abacus Data, speaking at a Feb, painted as these sort of negative to everything via social media. the party can resonate with LGBT is a top priority of the prime minis- 9 panel discussion on millennials, characters.” Mr. Scheer might have an uphill Canadians through its emphasis on ter and the Liberal government.” said Conservatives haven’t done He added that the party’s leader- battle with his brand, as he’s seen small government and individual badly historically with millenni- ship has stood fi rm against racist, to be more of an old-fashioned freedoms. Conservatives need to Conservatism and als, and don’t have a bad record homophobic, and anti-environmen- dad compared to selfi e-friendly show how their policies resonate on issues under-35s care about, tal views, so “it’s about communicat- Mr. Trudeau or stylish NDP leader with people who are not hetero- feminism align: MP Harder such as the environment or inter- ing that as best you can.” Jagmeet Singh. Tim Powers, vice- sexual and who are small-business Conservative MP Rachael chairman of Summa Strategies and owners and taxpayers, he said, but Harder (Lethbridge, Alta.), the a former adviser to Conservative it needs to come from LGBT people party’s status of women critic politicians, noted Mr. Scheer is prob- in the party so it doesn’t seem like who participated in a Feb. 9 ably not as dynamic or suave as the pandering. He admitted that Mr. panel discussion on feminism and others, but he’s more relatable to the Scheer’s record as a social conser- Conservatism, told The Hill Times average voter as the “suburban dad.” vative is challenging for outreach, that “arguably conservatism and Overall, Mr. Powers said being but that his offi ce has been willing feminism go together better than genuine is most important, but to work with LGBTory. any other party.” that the Conservatives should use “There are ways he can en- “As Conservatives, we truly Liberal social media techniques gage with the LGBT community believe that women are equal to to introduce Mr. Scheer to voters, outside of the [pride] parade,” he one another, and equal to men,” or get him featured in magazines. said. “We’re working with his of- she said. “Look to do the same things— fi ce to try to arrange a venue.” From her experience, she said imitation is the greatest form Many people in the party are Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of fl attery,” he said. “Certainly, supportive of LGBT values and (Papineau, Que.) determines what the Liberals love to do that in abortion rights, so the image of is right and wrong for Canadian mimicking Conservative fundrais- Conservatives as wholly unac- women. Ms. Harder lost her bid to ing techniques.” The Tories have cepting can be unfair, he said. Mr. chair the House Status of Women continued to lead the pack of fed- Scheer has said the party would Conservative MP , her party’s status of women critic, told the Committee in October because eral political parties in quarterly not focus on re-opening the gay Manning Networking Conference on Feb. 9 that feminism and conservatism go the majority Liberals on the com- fundraising totals, even now that marriage or abortion debates if together because of their emphasis on equality. The Hill Times photograph by mittee disagreed that she should they’ve been in the opposition Conservatives formed government. Andrew Meade be chair because of her anti- benches since 2015. [email protected] THE HILL TIMES | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2018 35 Ontario PC leadership Liberal 2018 National Convention News candidates take centre stage at Manning conference Liberal VP and Trudeau The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade insider Suzanne Cowan gunning for top party job Suzanne Cowan, daughter of former Liberal Senator James Cowan, played key roles Conservative Party 2019 campaign manager Hamish Marshall speaks at the Manning Networking Conference Feb. 9 at the Shaw Centre in Ottawa. in Justin Trudeau’s leadership campaign and in the party’s 2015 general election win.

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Ms. Cowan has spent time work- Suzanne Cowan with Justin Trudeau, now prime minister, and his current ing both on Parliament Hill—in principal secretary Gerald Butts, right, during the 2015 election campaign. the offi ces of former Liberal Photograph courtesy of Suzanne Cowan Senator Bernie Boudreau, the late Liberal deputy prime min- ister , and Liberal MP stayed involved with the party Candidates for positions (Toronto-St. and, after being approached, on the Liberal national board Paul’s, Ont.) when she was min- ran to be a party vice-president have until March 14 to submit Panellists at a discussion on feminism and conservatism, from left: Conservative MPs Lisa Raitt ister of state for public health in in 2016, after which she helped applications. The board oversees and Rachael Harder, moderator and former PMO staffer Rachel Curran, former MP Stella Ambler, the mid-2000s—and at Queen’s overhaul the Liberal constitu- and guides the party in terms and Hill Solutions partner Denise Siele. Park for former premier Dalton tion and bylaws. of organization, fi nances, and McGuinty. Other Trudeau insid- Despite her proximity to the strategy. ers who come out of the former prime minister and his inner Ms. Cowan said she hasn’t Ontario premier’s offi ce include circle, Ms. Cowan said her main yet heard any other names Mr. Trudeau’s principal secre- contribution to the position of in the running to replace Ms. tary Gerald Butts and chief of party president would be the Gainey, who has served the al- staff Katie Telford. relationships that she’s forged in lowed two consecutive two-year In 2012, Ms. Cowan was all pockets of the country. terms. But Ms. Cowan said she recruited to volunteer for Mr. “Over the course of work- is “working like someone is go- Trudeau’s (Papineau, Que.) ing on the Hill and working at ing to get into the race.” Liberal leadership campaign. Queen’s Park and in the private “I had met Justin when he was sector, I‘ve managed to build a Halifax to be convention Ontario Progressive Conservative leadership Newly minted Saskatchewan a Member of Parliament, and strong network across the coun- candidate Caroline Mulroney. Premier Scott Moe. before that had friends who are try. I obviously know the leader, central friends with him,” Ms. Cowan I know some of his people in the When the three-day Liberal said. “I had worked with a num- Prime Minister’s Offi ce and other National Convention kicks off Conservative ber of people who were involved places, but I think the important on April 19 in Ms. Cowan’s MP Erin O’Toole with launching his leadership thing I bring to the table is that hometown of Halifax, it will be introduces Ms. campaign and they were looking network across the country built the fi rst under the party’s new Elliott, whom for people to get involved.” over the last 25, 35 years of being registration rules, which did he supports It’s a rare thing to be in- involved in politics.” away with a membership fee in for Ontario PC volved in a leadership campaign A major plank of Ms. 2016. leadership. from its infancy, she said, and Cowan’s presidency platform “As a result, over 90,000 Ca- Ontario PC leadership candidate Christine “once you help launch it, you’re revolves around building the nadians have now registered as Elliott on Feb. 10. not going anywhere. You’re go- team on the ground in advance new Liberals since the summer ing to see it through.” of the next general election, en- of 2016,” party spokesperson Ms. Cowan continued to see suring they’re properly trained Braeden Caley said in an email. it through, and took on the role and prepared. She’s opted to not The same constitution overhaul of senior adviser and director of name campaign chairs, instead also removed the previous del- advertising for the Liberals’ 2015 relying on “dozens” of people in egate selection process for the campaign, where she said she every province—such as riding convention, meaning registra- learned the importance of mak- association heads and MPs—to tion for the event is now open to ing people feel as though they’re help do the groundwork to get all registered Liberal members. being heard and “having what the word out and get people The regular registration fee for they said be refl ected back in signed up and attending the con- the convention has also been whether it’s communications or vention. reduced by 54 per cent from the Ontario PC leadership Entrepreneur Brett Wilson fi st-bumps Conservative outreach or advertising or [the] She also acknowledges the 2016 event, he said. candidate Doug Ford. MP at a Feb. 9 session on cannabis. leader’s messaging or anything need to strengthen the party’s “With more than two months like that.” fundraising apparatus and of registration still to come, well After the election, Ms. Cowan wants to see an expansion of over a thousand Canadians have said she “decided not to move to the Victory Fund, which allows already registered to attend,” Mr. Ottawa,” opting against uproot- donors to make an automatic Caley said. ing her two young daughters, monthly donation to both their It will be the fi rst of two now aged six and 11, from To- riding and the national group, major political events held in ronto. She took a job in March beginning at $10 per month. Halifax’s new convention centre. 2016 as vice-president of busi- The party has lagged behind The Conservative Party will also ness development and corporate the Conservatives in quarterly hold its national convention at Mr. Wilson is greeted by Conservative The LGBTory Canada booth was among affairs with Park Lawn Corpo- fundraising totals, despite hav- the venue in August. [email protected] MP . several on display in the convention hall. ration, the funeral, cremation, ing the advantage of being in and cemetery provider. But she government. The Hill Times 36 THE HILL TIMES | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2018 CLASSIFIEDS Information and Advertisement Placement: 613-688-8822 • classifi [email protected]

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Hillberg & Berk is a Canadian York University and a doctor of juridical in an October declaration. jewelry company based in Regina, Sask. One in, science from the . Staci Ahonen, a policy adviser to Ms. Susan Menchini, now deputy director of Now in the PMO policy unit, Ms. Davis Joly, reported receiving tickets to at- tour in the PMO, and Julie Savard-Shaw, is working under Mike McNair, executive tend the policy conference portion of the then a special assistant for policy in the director of cabinet and legislative affairs. Canada China Business Council’s annual PMO, both also reported having received a Also doing policy work in the offi ce are: general meeting, held in Toronto last year cashmere sweater from WomenOne during Sabina Saini, deputy director of policy; pol- on Sept. 21, from the business council’s the Oct. 11 roundtable in Washington. one out executive director Sarah Kutulakos. Justine Villeneuve, a former policy advis- icy advisers Maxime Dea, Rachel Doran, Sarah Goodman, Tyler Meredith, Christina Geoff Hall, scheduler to Prime Minister er to Public Safety Minister Rettig, and Patrick Travers; and special as- Justin Trudeau, received an airline ticket who recently became communications direc- sistants Laurence Harvey, Sarah Hussaini, and hotel stay to attend the 2017 One tor to the status of women minister, received and Amitpal Singh Basati. Young World summit in Bogota, Colombia, two tickets to attend the 2017 National Arts for the Katie Telford is the PMO’s chief of staff, which took place Oct. 4 to 7, after having Centre Gala on Sept. 16 from J. Serge Sas- while Gerald Butts is principal secretary. been an advisory board member for One seville, senior vice president of corporate Over in Ms. Wilson-Raybould’s offi ce, run Young World’s 2016 Ottawa summit. and institutional affairs of Quebecor. by chief of staff Lea MacKenzie, communica- Gerald Butts, principal secretary to Mr. In November, Caroline Séguin, director tions director David Taylor remains in place. Trudeau, reported having received a bottle of of policy to Ms. Joly, reported having won PMO Tequila Casa Dragones Joven—a small-batch, two airline tickets to any WestJet destination 100 per cent Blue Agave Joven Tequila—from through a prize draw at the “Newfoundland the Mexican president’s wife, Angélica Rivera [and] Labrador Shed Party” on the Hill orga- de Peña, on Oct. 12 during the Mr. Trudeau’s nized by MPs and Senators from the province. Justin Trudeau Senior staff gifted booze, iberal Prime Minister ’s fi rst offi cial visit to the country. Alex Steinhouse, a policy and parliamen- Loffi ce said goodbye to special assistant jewelry, sweaters Kate Purchase, executive director of tary affairs adviser to Justice Minister Jody Julie Savard-Shaw last week, and her communications and planning, and Katie Wilson-Raybould, received a ticket to attend replacement is already in place. Hill Climbers last took a look at the list Telford, chief of staff to Mr. Trudeau, both the Dec. 14 gala held to mark former Chief Until recently, Ms. Savard-Shaw had been of public declarations of gifts and “other similarly reported having received a bottle Justice Beverley McLachlin’s retirement a special assistant for policy in the Prime advantages” reported to the federal confl ict of the Casa Dragones Tequila from Ms. from a former colleague now working for Minister’s Offi ce (PMO) since September of interest and ethics commissioner in an Rivera de Peña on Oct. 12. It was one of six Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP. 2016, and before that was on the Hill as a Aug. 23 column, and since then another declarations Ms. Telford made last fall. Bahadur Vinning, who serves as regional policy adviser in Infrastructure and Commu- more than 20 declarations have been made. Ms. Telford was invited by Bill and affairs manager for the Pacifi c in the regional Amarjeet Sohi’ nities Minister s offi ce. As of Aug. 23, ministerial staffers had Melinda Gates to attend the Goalkeepers ministerial offi ce in Vancouver, reported hav- During the previous Parliament, when made 16 public declarations of gifts, with Global Goals Awards Dinner held on Sept. ing received a ticket to attend an unspecifi ed the Liberals were the third party, Ms. Sa- another six declarations made in 2016. 19 at Gotham Hall in New York City dur- Mayor’s Charity Ball in October 2017 from Ki- vard-Shaw spent almost a year and a half as Through the course of their work, politi- ing a visit to the city to attend the United ersten Enemark from Shaw Communications. a special assistant for policy and research cal staff are sometimes, like their bosses, Nations General Assembly. She reported Finally, the only declarations made so in Mr. Trudeau’s leader’s offi ce. She’s also offered gifts, from tickets to trinkets, and, having received a Lingua Franca cashmere far in 2018, dated Jan. 5, are actually for an previously worked as a campaigns offi cer as with their bosses, ministerial staff are sweater from WomenOne through her ca- event ticket reportedly received by John Bur- with Results Canada, and is a former ad- required by law to publicly declare any pacity as a participant in the organization’s nett, director of policy to Science Minister vocacy and policy assistant with the Nobel such benefi ts valued at $200 or more to Oct. 11 roundtable in Washington, D.C. Kirsty Duncan, and Ms. Duncan’s chief of Women’s Initiative in Ottawa. the federal commissioner. Anything over In November, Ms. Telford had fl ight and staff Anne Dawson in October 2016 from the She has an undergraduate degree in pub- $1,000, they must forfeit to the Crown. hotel costs covered by Canada’s Top 40 Gairdner Foundation to attend the Canada lic affairs and policy management from Car- In a declaration dated Aug. 31, Elliott Under 40 program founder, Caldwell Part- Gairdner Research Awards. leton University, along with a master’s degree Lockington, special adviser to Canadian ners, for her to attend its honours awards [email protected] in development economics and international Heritage Minister Mélanie Joly, reported networking forum and dinner in Toronto. The Hill Times development from the university’s Norman Paterson School of International Affairs. A going-away party was held for Ms. Savard-Shaw on Feb. 6. Cabinet Communications and Chiefs of Staff List 2018 Kathleen Davis has already replaced Minister Portfolio Chief of Staff D. Comms Press Secretary Main Offi ce # Ms. Savard-Shaw in the PMO, and started Trudeau, Justin Prime Minister, Intergovernmental Affairs, Youth Katie Telford Kate Purchase Eleanore Catenaro, Chantal Gagnon 613-957-5555 on the job on Feb. Amreet Kaur, Vanessa Hage-Moussa 7. She is focused Bains, Navdeep Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Gianluca Cairo Mallory Clyne Karl W. Sasseville 343-291-2500 on global affairs Bennett, Carolyn Crown-Indigenous Relations Rick Theis James Fitz-Morris Sabrina Williams 819-997-0002 policy, specifi cal- Bibeau, Marie-Claude International Development and La Francophonie Geoffroi Montpetit Louis Bélanger Marie-Emmanuelle Cadieux 343-203-6238 ly related to gen- Brison, Scott Treasury Board Adam Carroll Bruce Cheadle Jean-Luc Ferland 613-369-3170 der and develop- Carr, Jim Natural Resources Zoë Caron Laurel Munroe Alexandre Deslongchamps 343-292-6837 ment, according Champagne, François-Philippe International Trade Julian Ovens Joe Pickerill Pierre-Olivier Herbert 343-203-7332 to her LinkedIn Chagger, Bardish Small Business and Tourism Caitlin Workman Jonathan Dignan – 343-291-2700 profi le. House Leader Rheal Lewis Mark Kennedy Sabrina Atwal 613-995-2727 Up until this Duclos, Jean-Yves Families, Children, and Social Development Olivier Duchesneau Mathieu Filion Émilie Gauduchon 819-654-5546 month, Ms. Davis Duncan, Kirsty Science Anne Dawson Michael Bhardwaj Ann Marie Paquet 343-291-2600 had been busy Sports and Persons with Disabilities Jude Welch Jane Almeida Annabelle St-Pierre Archambault 819-934-1122 working as a Freeland, Chrystia Foreign Affairs Jeremy Broadhurst Alexander Lawrence Adam Austen 343-203-1851 communications Garneau, Marc Transport Jean-Philippe Arseneau Marc Roy Delphine Denis 613-991-0700 and parliamentary Goodale, Ralph Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Marci Surkes Dan Brien Scott Bardsley 613-991-2924 affairs adviser to Gould, Karina Democratic Institutions Rob Jamieson Jordan Owens Nicky Cayer 613-943-1838 Hajdu, Patty Employment, Workforce Development, and Labour Matthew Mitschke Carlene Variyan Matt Pascuzzo 819-654-5611 Justice Minister Kathleen Davis has joined the PMO. Hussen, Ahmed Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Ali Salam Hursh Jaswal* – 613-954-1064 Jody Wilson-Ray- Joly, Mélanie Canadian Heritage Leslie Church Emilie Simard Simon Ross 819-997-7788 bould since May Photograph courtesy of LinkedIn LeBlanc, Dominic Fisheries, Oceans & Coast Guard Vince MacNeil Kevin Lavigne Laura Gareau 613-992-3474 2017. Lebouthillier, Diane National Revenue Josée Guilmette Bernard Boutin John Power 613-995-2960 Before coming MacAulay, Lawrence Agriculture and Agri-Food Mary Jean McFall Guy Gallant Oliver Anderson** 613-773-1059 to work on the Hill, Ms. Davis worked as a McKenna, Catherine Environment and Climate Change Marlo Raynolds Julia Kilpatrick Marie-Pascale Des Rosiers 819-938-3813 freelance journalist, specializing in interna- Monsef, Maryam Status of Women Dara Lithwick Justine Villeneuve Célia Canon 819-997-2494 tional law and human rights, including for Morneau, Bill Finance Richard Maksymetz Daniel Lauzon Chloe Luciani-Girouard 613-369-5696 CNN International in London, as described O’Regan, Seamus Veterans Affairs, Associate Defence Cyndi Jenkins John Embury Alex Wellstead 613-996-4649 on her LinkedIn account. At the same time, Petitpas Taylor, Ginette Health Geneviève Hinse Yves Comeau Thierry Bélair 613-957-0200 she was assisting the director of the Univer- Philpott, Jane Indigenous Services John Brodhead Micol Zarb Andrew MacKendrick 613-957-0200 sity of Toronto’s International Human Rights Qualtrough, Carla Public Services and Procurement Matt Stickney Christine Michaud Ashley Michnowski 819-997-5421 Program as a lawyer, and is a former adjunct Sajjan, Harjit National Defence Zita Astravas Renée Filiatrault Byrne Furlong 613-996-3100 professor with York University’s Osgoode Hall Sohi, Amarjeet Infrastructure and Communities Leslie O’Leary Kate Monfette Brook Simpson 613-949-1759 Law School. Wilson-Raybould, Jody Justice Lea MacKenzie David Taylor - 613-992-4621 Along with previously being an articling * Communications manager ** Communications adviser student at Torys LLP, she’s also a former legal intern with the International Criminal PRIME MINISTER’S PRESS OFFICE: 613-957-5555 Court in The Hague, Netherlands, and spent Kate Purchase, executive director of communications and planning about four months as a legal fellow with the Cameron Ahmad, deputy director of communications Special Tribunal for Lebanon, also in The —Last updated on Feb. 6, 2018 Hague, according to her online profi le. 38 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2018 | THE HILL TIMES First ambassador-of-the-year, public Diplomatic Circles diplomacy awards hosted by UOttawa by Shruti Shekar The Hill Times photographs by Sam Garcia The University of Ottawa’s Law Faculty and the International Public Diplomacy Council Burkina Faso is more launched the fi rst Canadian Public Diplomacy Awards and Ambassador of the Year Awards at a Jan. 24 ceremony than just gold mines, says at the university. Nine regional deans received certifi cates of merit: José Moreira da Cunha (Portugal), Naif Bin new political envoy Bandir AlSudairy (Saudi Arabia), Florence Zano Chideya (Zimbabwe), Constant Horace (Madagascar), Sofía Cerrato Athanase Boudo, the new (Honduras), Frantz Liautaud ambassador of Burkina (Haiti), Petronila Garcia (Philippines), and Solomon Faso, says Canada can Azoh-Mbi (Cameroon). invest in so many more Award winners Sibongiseni commodities from the West Dlamini-Mntambo African nation and hopes to (South Africa), Hocine Meghar shed light on some of these (Algeria), Kimihiro Ishikane (Japan), products by connecting with Mr. AlSudairy, more provinces. Enrique Ruiz Molero (Spain), Ms. Chideya, he new ambassador of Burkina Faso Athanase Boudo, the new politically appointed Ms. Garcia, and wants to make Canada aware that it ambassador of Burkina Faso, arrived in Canada minister-counsellor T on Nov. 7 and presented his credentials on Nov. can invest in more than just gold in the Kay Mayfi eld 20. The Hill Times photograph by Shruti Shekar landlocked country and hopes to shed light (United States). on the different trade opportunities it can offer. the Ministry of National Education and Athanase Boudo arrived on Nov. 7, Literacy. replacing his predecessor Amadou Adrien Before that, he was the co-ordinator of Koné who served in the role for fi ve years. the population and development program Australia celebrates national day, Mr. Boudo presented his credentials to the at the National Population Council Sec- Governor General on Nov. 20. retariat in the Ministry of Economy and high commissioner bids farewell Sitting in his offi ce last week at the Finance. embassy on Range Road, which is located As part of his tour of duty, he said he also in the Sandy Hill neighbourhood in Ot- hoped to connect with the more than 5,000 tawa, Mr. Boudo said in French that he Burkinabé in Canada, especially with the goal was grateful for Canada being the largest of getting them to vote in Burkina Faso’s next foreign investor in gold mines. election that is going to take place in 2020. Currently, there are 11 gold mines in the “It’s not easy because all the Burkinabé West African country, of which Canada is a are not connected with the embassy, so an- other challenge is to get them connected so New Zealand High Commissioner Daniel Elizabeth Rody, former chief of majority shareholder in three, and accord- Mellsop said goodbye to Ms. Negus and protocol of Parliament, with History ing to Global Affairs Canada, Canadian they will be able to vote,” he said, noting that her husband, Tony, who left shortly after Museum CEO Mark O’Neill, Herb mining assets totalled almost $2-billion in staff at the embassy has reduced over the 2014. past few years due to fi nancial restrictions. the party at the end of their posting. Davis, and his wife Chantal. Mr. Boudo said there are other com- He said the embassy was also in the modities like shea butter, cotton, and process of revamping its website to make it sesame, and one of his priorities is to di- a focal point for Burkinabé in Canada. versify the products coming from Burkina “It will be the base of information from security, to investment, and trade,” he said. Irene Knopfel Nobs, wife of the Faso into Canada by getting involved with Swiss ambassador, and Marina more provinces. Along with these priorities, he said he hoped to try and increase humanitarian aid Negus, wife of the outgoing “There are three main provinces that Australian second secretary Diana are concerned with Burkina Faso: Quebec, that Canada invests in his country. Australian high commissioner, Andis Faizasyah, wife of the Indonesian According to GAC, in 2014-2015, at a Jan. 25 party at the Museum Hooton and Justyna Osowska, Global Ontario, and New Brunswick. I think that Affairs Canada policy adviser for ambassador, Ms. Negus, Kaoru Ishikane, wife of Canada provided $45-million in develop- Canada is not limited to only these three of History to mark Australia Day. South Asia Relations. the Japanese ambassador, and Jeannie Thomas. provinces,” he said. “My goal is to expand ment assistance to Burkina Faso. to all 10 provinces and three territories. We Accompanying Mr. Boudo in Ottawa is need to go into all provinces and regions his wife, Koumbou Boudo Simpore, and for bigger opportunities and relations be- three young children, who all are going to tween Burkina Faso and Canada.” school in Ottawa. Athletes, environment minister unveil Canada and Burkina Faso also signed the Foreign Investment Promotion and Pro- Aubin leaves U.S. Embassy EU Winterlude sculpture tection Agreement in 2014, to allow the two Elizabeth Aubin, the U.S. Embassy’s countries to co-operate on foreign invest- chargé d’affaires, has left her post to return ments and trade. to Washington. Burkina Faso’s president Roch Marc Roy Norton, chief of protocol at Global Christian Kaboré appointed Mr. Boudo, Affairs Canada, tweeted on Dec. 14 about who was formerly a member of the coun- Ms. Aubin’s January departure. try’s legislature, the National Assembly of “She has been an outstanding represen- Burkina Faso, from 2007 to 2012. tative of the USA – a fi rm but fair advocate Mr. Ustubs and Ms McKenna with a Winterlude He was a founding member and the for US interests, especially as acting am- mascot. second vice-president of the Union for the bassador for most of 2017 @usembassyot- Renaissance/Sankarist Party. According to tawa,” Mr. Norton’s tweet said. Agence d’information du Burkina, a news Ms. Aubin was in her role from 2016 to Inara Eihenbauma, website based in Burkina Faso, during 2017 and fi rst joined the foreign service in wife of the Latvian the 2015 election, Mr. Boudo’s party, in a 1990. ambassador, came surprising move, showed support for Mr. A spokesperson from the U.S. Em- out to see the Kaboré’s People’s Movement for Progress bassy said in an email that U.S. diplomats 60-block sculpture Party, which won that election with 53.49 periodically rotate to new assignments and Unveiling the European Union Delegation’s Winterlude sculpture with her dog. per cent of the vote. that a new deputy chief of mission would Feb. 3 at Confederation Park were EU Ambassador Peteris Ustubs, He was most recently the director be named soon. German ice dancers Ria Schwendinger and Valentin Wunderlich, general of studies and sector statistics at [email protected] and Environment Minister and Ottawa MP Catherine McKenna. THE HILL TIMES | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2018 39 Events Feature

SATURDAY, FEB. 17 THURSDAY, MARCH 1 Senate creates Parliamentary Prime Minister Trudeau Makes Offi cial Visit to India— Perspectives on Tax Reform and Innovation—Join the Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, at the invitation of Canadian Club of Ottawa and in panellists from indus- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is visiting India tries driven by innovation for lunch and a discussion on Calendar for an offi cial visit from Feb. 17 to 23. The visit will the impact that tax reform is having. Panellists: Dr. Gigi cannabis guide includes stops in Agra, Amritsar, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Osler, president-elect of the Canadian Medical Associa- and New Delhi. tion, and Russ Roberts, senior vice president at the THURSDAY, FEB. 22 Canadian Advanced Technology Alliance. Moderator: Continued from page 2 Bryan Haralovich, partner, Welch LLP. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 Conference on Security and Defence—The Confer- p.m. at the Chateau Laurier, 1 Rideau St. ence of Defence Associations Institute presents this SATURDAY, MARCH 3 annual conference Feb. 22-23. Fairmont Chateau C-45, the Cannabis Act, in the Red Chamber. Laurier, Ottawa. cdainstitute.ca/events/2017-annual- NPSIA Soirée 2018—The Norman Paterson graduate The bill, which would legalize the sale of ottawa-conference. School of International Affairs (NPSIA) at Carleton the drug for recreational use in Canada, as Community Liaison Offi cers’ Group Ottawa—The CLO University is hosting a black-tie charity dinner gala at well as the government’s control and regula- Group is hosting a 2017/2018 series of information the Fairmont Chateau Laurier featuring former CBC tion of how it’s grown, distributed, and sold, sessions for foreign diplomatic missions’ personnel broadcaster , with funds raised go- was passed in the House on Nov. 27. It is cur- NDP convention responsible for welcoming new embassy staff members ing to the Ottawa Food Bank. The evening’s theme is rently in the Senate at second reading. and their families. The group involves networking and “Sound Reporting in a Disquieted World.” 6:15-10:30 sharing information essential for a smooth transition p.m. $100-$250 per ticket. For more information, visit The website (https://sencanada.ca/en/sen- and settlement of new families to Ottawa/the National npsiasoiree.com. caplus/news/cannabis-act/) lists the status of takes over Ottawa’s Capital Region. Monthly meetings feature guest speak- the bill in the Senate, links to all related Sen- ers. February’s topic is housing. 2:30 p.m. To join the SUNDAY, MARCH 4 ate debates by day, a weekly tweet that sum- group or participate in the meeting, please contact PDAC 2018—The Prospectors & Developers Associa- marizes the Senate’s business related to the Shaw Centre this [email protected]. tion of Canada hosts its annual International Conven- legislation, the latest provincial and territorial Embassies and Ontario Employment Law—Join labour tion, Trade Show & Investors Exchange, March 4-7. regulations, and other general information and employment lawyers Stephen Bird and Russell Metro Toronto Convention Centre. This industry event weekend MacCrimmon of Bird Richard for a presentation on attracts cabinet ministers from many of the world’s top that relates to how a bill becomes a law. the law governing embassies’ relationships with their mining countries. locally engaged staff. As many embassies in Canada strive to mirror regional employment standards for their TUESDAY, MARCH 6 Creators of Justin Trudeau WEDNESDAY, FEB. 14 locally engaged staff, this seminar will focus on how to CARE Canada’s Walk In Her Shoes—Ahead of Inter- The House Is Sitting—The House is sitting today and provide comparable benefi ts while protecting yourself national Women’s Day, CARE Canada will be leading calendar strike again tomorrow. It will then take a break, returning on Feb. from costly litigation brought by Canadian staff, as well its second annual Walk In Her Shoes event in support 26. The House will break again on March 2, and take as a discussion on state immunity under Canadian law, of women and girls worldwide. Parliamentarians, diplo- Need a belated a two-week break from March 5-16. After returning minimum standards under Ontario law, and drafting mats, public servants, students, women, and men are Valentine’s gift for March 19 and sitting every weekday for the next nearly employment contracts for locally engaged staff. Shaw invited to join this lunchtime walk, which will kickoff at that hard-to-buy- two weeks, the House will again break from March Centre, Ottawa. 8:30-10 a.m. Presentation with Q&A to Parliament Hill. 11:30 a.m. To learn more or register: follow. To register, visit www.lawyersforemployers.ca. for politico? There’s 30 to April 13. It will resume sitting April 16 and sit walkinhershoes.ca. every weekday until leaving for a one-week break from FRIDAY, FEB. 23 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7 a new book to be May 14-21. After returning on May 22, the House is released on Feb. scheduled to sit every weekday until adjourning for Canadian Parliamentary Press Gallery Annual General Bank of Canada Overnight Rate Release—The Bank 20 titled My Cana- the summer break in late June. The Senate will largely Meeting—The press gallery is set to hold its AGM in of Canada will announce its overnight rate target today dian Boyfriend, Justin follow the same schedule, though the Senate tradition- the National Press Theatre, 150 Wellington St., Ot- at 10 a.m. Trudeau, and it’s ally only sits Tuesday to Thursday, and is scheduled to tawa. 12:30 p.m. Members will vote on a new board THURSDAY, MARCH 8 absolutely cringe- break a week later in the spring, on June 29. of directors and discuss changes to the the gallery’s worthy. Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada constitution. OEA/CABE Spring Policy Conference—The Ottawa 2018 Reception—Canada’s mineral exploration and According to the MONDAY, FEB, 26 Economics Association and Canadian Association of development industry is holding a reception in advance Business Economics are hosting a conference discuss- back of the book, the of the PDAC International Convention, Trade Show, NAFTA Round 7—The next round of NAFTA talks is ing various aspects of inclusive growth in Canada. Ses- author Carrie Parker, and Investors Exchange. 5-7:30 p.m. Commonwealth set to start today in Mexico City and run until March 6. sions cover issues such as the gender wage gap; labour is “not real, but Room, Centre Block. RSVP to [email protected] Please TUESDAY, FEB. 27 market integration of Indigenous people, women, older her Trudeauly, madly, deeply love for Justin bring government-issued photo ID. workers, and migrants; fi nancial inclusion; inclusive tax Trudeau is.” Ottawa Launch of Report on Women Entrepreneurs Engineers Canada Parliamentary Reception—Engi- policy; and the progressive trade agenda. The keynote The U.S.-based company Universe & Innovation—The launch of a new report from BMO neers Canada cordially invites Members of Parliament, speakers are Annette Verschuren, chair and CEO, Financial Group, Carleton University, the Canadian Senators, and their staff to join them for breakfast on published the book; it also published Justin NRStor Inc., and Douglas J. Porter, chief economist government, and the Beacon Agency exploring the Parliament Hill, featuring a discussion of the public and managing director of BMO. 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Cha- Trudeau, My Boyfriend 2018 Wall Calendar implications for business and the Canadian economy policy issues currently facing the engineering profes- teau Laurier Hotel, Ottawa. Conference fees apply. For that was released on Sept. 26. resulting from gender differences in approaches to in- sion in Canada. Parliamentary Dining Room, Centre more details on speakers, rates and registration, please The 128-page coffee-table book has a sim- novation will take place at a breakfast reception at the Block. 7:30-9:30 a.m. visit cabe.ca. ilar concept to the calendar. It is fi lled with National Arts Centre (Lantern Room) in Ottawa (1 Elgin Luncheon: Syrian Refugees: No Relief in Sight—The SATURDAY, MARCH 10 photos of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and St.). Government House Leader and Small Business Group of 78 presents this luncheon featuring Fatos is accompanied with “the author’s sweetly and Tourism Minister and the report’s Baudoin, a WHO consultant in Turkey in the city of Ga- 2018 Ontario PC Leadership Race—Ontario PC authors, Clare Beckton and Janice McDonald, will be in ziantep where two large refugee camps are located and off-kilter thoughts about Trudeau’s many members will select a new leader to replace Patrick attendance. The event will be hosted by BMO’s senior the refugee population comprises 22 per cent of the Brown today. Online voting will run Friday, March 2 to remarkable physical and intellectual assets, vice-president for Alberta and the Northwest Territories, city population. Noon. Palais Imperial Restaurant, Thursday, March 8. philosophies, and actions.” Susan Brown. 7:30-8:30 a.m. Registration is required 311-313 Dalhousie St., Ottawa. $30 for lunch and One page has a close-up shot of Mr. by noon Feb. 13. presentation, $5 for presentation only. For presentation FRIDAY, MARCH 16 Trudeau and the text reads: “My boyfriend THURSDAY, FEB. 15 only, please plan to arrive by 12:45 p.m. Reservations Seminar: Members and their Constituency—The Ca- sometimes gazes northward, far passed the can be made online through Eventbrite, or by email: nadian Study of Parliament offers this seminar. It will snowy plains of Nunavut, and smiles, know- Courage to Leap: How the Left Can Win with Trans- [email protected], or by phone: 613-565-9449 bring together Parliamentarians, academics, parliamen- formative Demands and Revolutionary Organizing—The ext. 22 by Friday Feb. 22, by noon. For more informa- ing that the future he sees is indeed female.” tary staff, and journalists who will look into the nature Leap and Courage are partnering to bring key architects tion, email [email protected], or call 613-585- of constituency representation and engagement, while A Feb. 9 Chatelaine article said: “this of the Bernie Sanders and Jeremy Corbyn campaigns 9449. also exploring competing ideas about what the “con- book is pretty terrible. But it’s the best to Ottawa. Speakers include: Becky Bond, senior Carleton University 2018 Bell Lecture with Jean Cha- stituency” is and how it may differ for some Members. kind of terrible: charming, typo-fi lled, and adviser to the Sanders campaign, and Emma Rees and rest—The 2018 Bell Lecture will be delivered by Jean Includes breakfast and buffet lunch. $150 members; laugh-out-loud funny.” Adam Klug, co-founders of Momentum U.K., as well Charest, former Quebec premier, deputy prime minister $200 non-members; $25 students/retirees. For more as Marsha de Cordova, U.K. Labour MP for Battersea, of Canada, federal Progressive Conservative Party information, visit cspg-gcep.ca, or contact the CSPG and shadow minister for disabled people. 6:30-9:30 leader, and Quebec Liberal Party leader. He’ll speak Secretariat at 613-995-2937 or [email protected]. Edelman’s 2018 Trust p.m. Museum of Nature, 240 McLeod St. 3rd fl oor. on “Change, Trends, and Canada,” including the topic The Parliamentary Calendar is a free events listing. Tickets: $0-$10 available via Eventbrite. of NAFTA. 7-9 p.m. Richcraft Hall, Carleton University Send in your political, cultural, diplomatic, or govern- Barometer to be revealed The Gift of Jazz: From Africa to New Orleans to The campus, 9376 University Dr., Ottawa. Register via: mental event in a paragraph with all the relevant details True North Strong and Free—Deborah Davis and Segue https://carleton.ca/fpa/events/the-bell-lecture/. under the subject line ‘Parliamentary Calendar’ to to Jazz will be joined by Stefan Keyes, weekend Ottawa WEDNESDAY, FEB. 28 [email protected] by Wednesday at noon before the Public affairs fi rm Edelman will be anchor of CTV News; jazz great Michael C. Hanna; Monday paper or by Friday at noon for the Wednesday hosting its Trust Barometer release event Jamaal Jackson Rogers, Ottawa English poet laureate; Canadian Federation of Agriculture Annual General paper. We can’t guarantee inclusion of every event, but on Feb. 23, which will reveal this year’s sta- and former world tap-dancing champion Darin Kyle, for Meeting—This conference will take Feb. 28 to March 1. we will defi nitely do our best. Events can be updated tistics on how much trust Canadians hold their annual tribute to Black History Month. General Speakers include Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay, daily online too. in public institutions. audience tickets are $40; $25 for seniors and stu- Conservative agriculture critics and John Bar- The Hill Times The barometer surveys people’s trust in dents. 6 p.m. National Gallery of Canada Theatre, 380 low, and Canada’s chief NAFTA negotiator Steve Verheul. business, government, non-governmental Sussex Dr., Ottawa. For more, visit odysseyshowcase. Ottawa Marriott Hotel, 100 Kent St., Ottawa. cfa-fca.ca. org. This event is presented by Odyssey Showcase in Canadian Association of Defence and Security organizations, and the media. It’s done partnership with the National Gallery of Canada and Industries Reception—CADSI invites all Members of globally, but the Canadian event will focus sponsored by TD Bank. Parliament and Senators to join them for a reception Extra! Extra! on this country’s slice of the results. Bacon & Eggheads Breakfast—The Partnership in celebration of the important partnership between The event will be hosted at the Sir John Group for Science and Engineering (PAGSE) pres- government and Canada’s innovative defence and secu- RReadead the full A. Macdonald Building starting with a ents a talk ‘Canada Takes a Big Stake in the Driver- rity industries. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Commonwealth Room, ParliamentaParliamentaryry breakfast, a panel discussion, and then the less Future’ with Steven Waslander, University of Centre Block. Waterloo. 7:30 a.m. Parliamentary Dining Room, Associated Equipment Distributors Parliamen- presentation of fi ndings. Centre Block. No charge to MPs, Senators, and tary Reception –All MPs and Senators are invited to CCalendaralendar Speakers will include Richard Edelman, media. All others, $25. Pre-registration required by meet associated equipment distributors from across president and CEO of Edelman, Michael Feb. 12 by contacting Donna Boag at pagse@rsc- Canada during their annual Ottawa briefi ng. AED is an online Tremblay, president and CEO of Invest src.ca or 613-991-6369. international trade association representing compa- Ottawa, and soon-to-retire Treasury Board FRIDAY, FEB. 16 nies involved in the distribution, rental, and support Secretary Yaprak Baltacıoglu. of equipment used in construction, mining, forestry, Ms. Baltacıoglu announced her retirement NDP Federal Convention—The party is set to hold power generation, agriculture, and industrial applica- in January. After 29 years in the public ser- this policy convention Feb. 16-18, at the Shaw Centre, tions. 5-7:30 p.m. (or after votes. Parliamentary Dining 55 Colonel By Dr., in Ottawa. To become a delegate or Room, Centre Block. 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