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“He was an enormous source of support and advice to me during my years in of- fi ce,” Mr. Martin said. “But one of the moments that stands out Heard on the Hill most was when my Dad [Paul Martin Sr.] had just lost his campaign to become Lib- eral leader and prime minister—in a race by Neil Moss that John had also unsuccessfully contest- ed. However, my father was at the end of his career and John’s was only beginning. What John did was to invite our family to his home the day after the convention for PMO shuffl es public brunch. The kindness, respect and gen- erosity he exhibited with that invitation touched me deeply.” service, with new PHAC Bureau chief Russo leaves CBC parliamentary team president named One of the most infl uential journal- ists on Parliament Hill is leaving his role as bureau chief of the precinct’s largest newsroom. Rob Russo announced his decision to exit as the head of the CBC’s parliamen- Michael Petrou was a foreign correspondent tary bureau chief earlier this month. for Maclean’s magazine from 2006 to 2016. “It’s the best job in Canadian journalism The Hill Times fi le photograph besides being the host of [CBC’s] Power and Politics,” Mr. Russo told host Vassy more urgent than ever,” said Mr. Petrou in a Kapelos. “But it’s not the kind of job that statement. “I imagine Open Canada as akin one should stay in for very long.” to a public square in which analysts, schol- ars, writers, and readers interact, debate, and generate new ideas about international affairs and Canadian foreign policy.” He has reported from across the world, including the Middle East, Central Asia, Africa, and Europe, and has won three National Magazine Awards for his work. Mr. Petrou won the 2012 Ottawa Book Award for non-fi ction for his 2012 book, Is This Your First War? Travels Through the Post-9/11 Islamic World. In 2008, he authored Renegades: Canadians in the Spanish Civil War.

Ketty Nivyabandi named new The Prime Minister's Offi ce recently announced a shake-up in the senior public service ranks, with secretary general of Amnesty past the Public Health Agency of Canada president joining the Privy Council Offi ce as a 'senior offi cial.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade International Canada A Burundian human rights activist and poet has been appointed to lead the he Public Health Agency of Canada, a Mulroney’s Progressive Conservative English branch of Amnesty International once little-known and underreported government from 1984 to 1990, and was T Canada. government agency that’s now in the the fi nance minister in Pierre Trudeau’s Ketty Nivyabandi, who has previously crossfi res of Canadian political and public government from 1972 to 1975 and justice appeared before the House Subcommittee policy, has a new leader at the helm—just minister from 1968 to 1972 over a 22-year Rob Russo was previously bureau chief for on International Human Rights, has lived days after president Tina Namiesnio- career as a Liberal MP. The Canadian Press’ parliamentary newsroom. in Canada, where she has refugee status wski stepped down from the role amid The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade after fl eeing government persecution for the highest uptick in COVID-19 cases in organizing women to campaign for greater Canada since the mid-summer. “It’s an important job, so it should be representation during the Burundi consti- Following the abrupt resignation of moved around it,” he said. “I’ve done it. tutional crisis, since 2015. Ms. Namiesniowski on Sept. 18, who told I’m so lucky to have done it. We are so Ms. Nivyabandi will succeed Alex Neve her staff she “must step aside so someone lucky that we get to work for the people later this year. Mr. Neve has led the branch else can step up,” Prime Minister Justin of Canada as public broadcasters and it’s for more than 20 years. Trudeau announced Iain Stewart would time for somebody else to do it.” “I am thrilled that someone of Ketty’s take the lead at PHAC. Before joining the CBC as bureau chief experience, talents and passion is the next Mr. Stewart, who previously headed seven years ago, Mr. Russo had fi lled the Secretary General of Amnesty Interna- the National Research Council of Canada same role at The Canadian Press’ parlia- tional Canada,” he said in a release. “I have since 2016 as president and who was re- mentary bureau, during which he was had several opportunities to work with her appointed for a fi ve-year term in 2018, was honoured with the Charles Lynch Award over the past few years and have always named as Ms. Namiesniowski’s successor by fellow Parliamentary Press Gallery been inspired by her insights, moved by by Mr. Trudeau on Sept. 21. members for lifetime achievement in the her eloquence, and energized by her un- Ms. Namiesniowski will move to the gallery. wavering commitment to the very essence Privy Council Offi ce as a “senior offi cial,” Mr. Russo has said he isn’t retiring but of universal human rights. Ketty’s leader- according to the PMO, effective Sept. 28. is taking some time before deciding on his ship comes at a crucial time of challenge, As of Sept. 21, there were 10,653 active next step. responsibility and opportunity for human cases of COVID-19 in Canada “All good wishes to Rob Russo, a real rights change and transformation, both In other moves, Sarah Paquet, currently pro in the Press Gallery in Ottawa,” tweeted nationally and internationally.” executive vice-president of Shared Ser- former Liberal MP Bob Rae, current Cana- Ms. Nivyabandi is a former journalist vices Canada, becomes director of the Fi- dian ambassador to the United Nations, in and most recently worked as the Nobel nancial Transactions and Reports Analysis response to the news. Women’s Initiative’s advocacy and re- Centre of Canada, effective Nov. 18. After serving as PM in 1984, John Turner Sony Perron search manager. will assume the role occupied Stornoway from 1984 to 1990. Petrou named editor-in-chief [email protected] of executive vice-president of Shared The Hill Times fi le photograph The Hill Times Services Canada, effective Sept. 28, on of Open Canada the same day that Valerie Gideon, who is Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called Former Maclean’s magazine foreign currently senior assistant deputy minis- Mr. Turner a “gifted politician” in a state- correspondent Michael Petrou has been CORRECTION: The Hill Times, ter, First Nations and Inuit health branch, ment, adding that he “was deeply com- named the new editor-in-chief of Open Sept. 21 issue Indigenous Services Canada, becomes mitted to the law and democratic process, Canada, a foreign policy-focused digital associate deputy minister of Indigenous bringing about much needed reforms to publication. ‘“Ping-pong” gun politics continue Services. the Criminal Code.” Open Canada is owned by the foreign to divide voters, as O’Toole courts GTA —by Mike Lapointe Mr. Turner, who was the oldest-living affairs think tank Canadian International seats,’ The Hill Times, p. 36, Sept. 21, 2020. prime minister, led his party to losses in Council. It was founded in 2011 by the This story incorrectly stated that there are both the 1984 and 1988 elections. He is group and from 2015 to 2019 was run by two gun lobby organizations in Canada. Past Grit PM Turner dies at 91 Canada’s second shortest-serving PM. the Centre for International Governance There are three: the Canadian Coalition Canada’s 17th prime minister died on In a statement, past Liberal prime min- Innovation. for Firearms Rights, the National Firearms Sept. 18 at the age of 91. ister Paul Martin said in the years after the “[I am] excited about the promise that Association, and the Canadian Sports John Turner served as leader of the of- 1984 election loss, Mr. Turner rebuilt the Open Canada offers to connect Canadians Shooting Association. fi cial opposition across the way from Brian Grits as “a national political institution.” to international affairs at a time when it is BUILDING BACK BETTER STARTS WITH OUR DEMOCRACY.

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“Three-hundred and thirty- Parties close to agreement on voting eight people voting, plus others working [like interpreters] could lead to some challenges, which is why testing is so important,” she plan, Parliament return, but committees said, adding problems with inter- net access in rural ridings could also have been addressed earlier if testing had occurred over the prove sticking point, says Bloc MP last month.

Voting app still up in air The Standing Orders The Zoom approach is likely have to be amended temporary, according to Ms. Nor- mandin, calling it an “in-between.” to allow MPs to “It’s [Zoom] not what we’re expecting to use in the long run,” vote remotely, and she said, pointing to preparations for an app that could be used on according to Bloc cell phones. The delay on that deputy House leader app could also be why the testing for the mock Parliament came so Christine Normandin, late, with some holding out hope the app would be ready by now, there’s agreement she suggested. The NDP has been neutral among parties for on whether an app is the right approach to remote electronic those changes to be voting, said Ms. Blaney, and how made temporary. it performs in testing will deter- mine whether the party thinks it’s a good idea. The day before the Throne Speech, the party leadership teams had yet to reach unanimous agreement on how the House Continued from page 1 It’s likely to get opposition will operate this fall. Pictured from left: Government House Leader Pablo Rodriguez, Conservative House Leader Gérard from the Conservatives, with Mr. Leader Erin O’Toole (Durham, Deltell, and Bloc Québécois deputy House leader Christine Normandin. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade Richards raising concerns about Ont.) have both recently tested the approach and comparing it positive for COVID-19. test had hiccups, and took much “Everything is on the table,” he business amid the pandemic. to the dating app Tinder, where Given the different time zones, longer to complete than expected, said. PROC, in its main report, had romantic hopefuls swipe left or for example, the early morning according to CTV News. Conservative Whip Blake recommended, among other right on potential matches. committee time slot would have to Government House Leader Richards (Banff-Airdrie, Alta.) things, that remote electronic “The idea of an app voting is be rescheduled to another block Pablo Rodriguez’s (Honoré- also declined to offer details, but voting be adopted (point-blank). something that does concern me,” during the week. During normal Mercier, Que.) offi ce said in an said the question of why it’s taken In the July 21 report, Conserva- he said, and while the Zoom ap- sittings, up to six committees emailed statement that reaching a so long to reach agreement is bet- tive members came out against proach isn’t perfect, he thinks it’s could meet at the same time, she consensus is possible. ter directed at the government. permanent change to the Stand- better. “The idea that an MP might added, but technical limitations “We are still in a pandemic. “We want to see the ability for ing Orders, and called for an be sitting at home in their pyja- mean only four committees can It is not wise for all 338 MPs to the House to do all of its usual expiration date of Dec. 31, 2020 mas on their couch swiping left meet remotely at once, so there’s travel to Ottawa, so we support a functions… very importantly be set for PROC’s proposals, at and swiping right like they’re on a “prioritization” that needs to be hybrid approach,” said press sec- including the committees, getting which point they could be re- Tinder, this is not something that fi nalized with committees. retary Simon Ross by email Sept. them up and running as soon viewed and reconsidered. is an acceptable way for Members “That’s the thing that parties 22. “It worked well this spring as possible and not having the Mr. Deltell wouldn’t comment of Parliament to be voting.” don’t necessarily agree on so far,” and it’s the responsible thing to government delay that,” he said. on whether a sunset clause had Green parliamentary leader she said. do. Remote voting is necessary to Pressed on whether there’s been been agreed to, but said it’s smart Elizabeth May (Saanich—Gulf A motion is required to amend ensure that all MPs can repre- resistance on that front, he said to review any agreement given Islands. B.C.) said the draft mo- the Standing Orders, and Ms. sent their constituents. We made there hasn’t been “explicit resis- how quickly things can change tion she’d seen as of Sept. 18 was Normandin, who said Sept. 21 a proposal to other parties and tance to anything.” in a pandemic. Mr. Richards, too, fi ne with her, though she wants she’d seen a draft motion, noted we think it is possible to reach a “We don’t understand the said it’s important a sunset clause some clarifi cations and doesn’t agreement had been reached to consensus. We made a reasonable reasons for the delay, but we be included. think a new app for remote vot- make the changes to the Stand- proposal to other parties and we certainly believe there should be “Nobody thought two leaders ing is necessarily, preferring the ing Orders required to allow for hope they’ll work with us to reach no trouble getting things up and of parties [would be] positive, Zoom approach similar to what’s remote electronic voting tem- a consensus.” running and working as usual,” nobody thought that Quebec and being used by the B.C. legislature, porarily, with Dec. 11 set as the said Mr. Richards. Ontario would have an uprise of wherein MLAs can register their expiration date. The goal, he said, is to have 86 cases. So obviously we have to be votes vocally, while also holding Typically, a written notice ‘Everything is on the table’ MPs in the Chamber—the number very careful when we make deci- a piece of paper that signals “yay” of motion is required (48 hours New Conservative House he said the House administra- sions, so this is why reviewing the or “nay” as a second assurance in in advance) to bring substan- Leader Gérard Deltell (Louis- tion has said could be present at fact after a few months is not a case of glitches in sound quality. tive proposals before the House, Saint-Laurent, Que.) said discus- two-metres distance while safely bad idea,” Mr. Deltell said. The Green Party’s three- but if there’s unanimous agree- sions were going well and it’s following health guidelines. That NDP Whip Rachel Blaney member caucus has been left out ment—as parties hope to reach in important the House leaders don’t range will mean eight Bloc MPs (North Island—Powell River, of these discussions, said Ms. May this case—a motion to amend the negotiate in the public, and that can be in the Chamber, up from B.C.) said in an interview Sept. noted. Once there’s consensus Standing Orders could come as he’d committed to that approach. the fi ve allowed during hybrid 18 that she’s been frustrated that, among the four recognized par- early as this week. If unanimity “I deeply appreciate the qual- Committee of the Whole meetings just days away from Parliament’s ties, she expects they will share isn’t reached—meaning the notice ity of discussion and the fact last session, Ms. Normandin said. return, no agreement had been the fi nal draft motion to see if requirement isn’t waived—the that nobody talks publicly about reached. there’s unanimous consent. earliest a motion to amend the where we are, and where we Parties agree to “The clock is ticking,” she said, The Greens plan to have all Standing Orders could be dealt have been and where we will go, giving Parliamentarians less than three MPs in Ottawa for the with is Sept. 25. Alternatively, and I want to keep that and I will sunset clause: Bloc a week to fi gure out and test the Throne Speech Sept. 23, and will the government could post notice never be the fi rst one to cross Ms. Normandin said the draft system—an “unfortunate choice” make a decision by consensus on through use of a Special Order the line,” he said in an interview motion for amendments to the on the government’s part, she whether to support it. Ms. May Paper, which must be distributed Sept. 21, noting it’s his fi rst time Standing Orders includes a Dec. said. said her hope is that with remote to MPs 48 hours ahead of time— on the leadership team. “This is 11 sunset clause, an addition she Parties fi nally agreed to do roll voting in place, she can return to The Hill Times however, had no the key way to address the issue. called a “good compromise.” call vote testing on Zoom far too B.C. to fulfi ll her parliamentary word of this option being pursued If we start to talk publicly [about Though she said it would have late in the game, said Ms. Blaney, duties while also helping the as of fi ling deadline. negotiations]… it’s the beginning been easier to have something given PROC’s report called for Green Party in B.C. prepare for The Liberals, NDP, and Con- of the end.” longer term, this approach gives “signifi cant testing” to be done in the snap election to be held on servatives were keeping mum Asked about negotiations Parliamentarians a chance to see advance back in July. Oct. 24. about details of the draft motion around committees, Mr. Deltell how remote voting works out A few weeks ago, she said she Ms. May said she wasn’t sur- and negotiations when reached again said he couldn’t comment, and whether anything should be and NDP House Leader Peter prised to see agreement coming The Hill Times by , but signalled and pointed out Conservative changed. Julian (New Westminster-Burn- so late in the game. in interviews that progress was MPs had been “very loud” calling That sunset clause would aby, B.C.) sent a letter to House “My impression of these being made. Another sign the par- it “totally unacceptable” that Mr. be in keeping with a strongly Speaker Anthony Rota (Nipiss- conversations is that there’s a lot ties are closing in on agreement Trudeau’s decision to prorogue worded dissenting report from ing-Timiskaming, Ont.) asking of brinkmanship, there’s a lot of came in the evening on Sept. 21, Parliament killed committee Conservative members of the about testing, but were told noth- horse-trading and back-and-forth when MPs held a mock vot- work, including three inves- Procedure and House Affairs ing could move forward on that between House leaders,” she said. ing session on Zoom from their tigations into the WE Charity Committee (PROC), which stud- front until all House leaders came [email protected] homes across the country. That scandal. ied how to adapt regular House to an understanding. The Hill Times Congratulations to the Finalists 2019 Shaughnessy Cohen Prize for Political Writing

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At the time, Conservative MP Garnett Genuis (Sherwood Foreign policy focus in new session Park-Fort Saskatchewan, Alta), his party’s human rights critic, said the subcommittee heard “clear-cut” evidence of genocide taking place. should be on China, U.S., and NDP MP Heather McPherson (Edmonton Strathcona, Alta.), her party’s representative on the subcommittee, said it is “pretty human rights, say Parliamentarians universally agreed upon” that more needs to be done. Activists and human rights Liberal experts encouraged Parliament to ‘The No. 1 [foreign MP Hedy recognize the persecution of the Fry says Uyghurs by Chinese authorities policy] priority is our Canada as a genocide. relationship with the needs to ‘to show Canada-U.S. relationship United States,’ says that we don’t just remains No. 1 priority: Independent Senator talk the Sen. Boehm talk, but As the U.S. presidential election Peter Boehm as the we walk approaches on Nov. 3, Canada’s re- U.S. presidential the walk.’ lationship with the United States will The Hill still be of central concern, despite election quickly Times fi le the removal of U.S. national security photograph tariffs on Canada aluminum exports approaches. and the new North American trade pact being in force, said Independent Senator Peter Boehm (Ontario), a Continued from page 1 former career diplomat. Liberal MP Hedy Fry (Vancouver “The No. 1 [foreign policy] pri- Centre, B.C.), who served on the ority is our relationship with the House Foreign Affairs Committee United States—it’s always our No. in the last parliamentary session. 1 priority—but as we get closer to She said more has to be done the U.S. election, there will be the to fi ght authoritarianism around to and fro of the campaign and the world and protect human how we fi gure in that,” he said. rights, including by strengthening The top issues between the multilateral institutions. Foreign Affairs Minister as Canada’s deputy permanent pean Union, said while Canada two countries will be the Canada- “You are seeing what is happen- François-Philippe Champagne representative at the UN from does not want a new Cold War U.S. border and everything re- ing with Belarus. You are seeing (Saint-Maurice-Champlain, Que.) 2010 to 2013. “We seem to forget with China, it needs to be commu- lated to the COVID-19 pandemic what is happening with Hong has condemned human rights that we have these multilateral nicating with concerned partners and its impact on the Canadian Kong. You’ve seen what is happen- violations in Belarus, as well as institutions because everyone is “about how to ensure China and and American economies, he said, ing in other parts of the world. And the poisoning of Russian op- looking into their own courts to others play by universally agreed and the movement of goods and Canada needs to do more, I think, position fi gure Alexei Navalny. fi x the solution.” rules.” services across the border. than saying, ‘Oh, that’s terrible. Canada is working with members He said Canada needs to We don’t agree with it.’ We need to of the Organization for Security rebuild its “credibility and leader- Independent actually be looking at what steps and Co-operation in Europe to ship” in strengthening multilateral Senator we can take with other countries to investigate human rights viola- organizations, Mr. Rivard said, Peter put an end to it and to ensure that tions in Belarus. especially if it wants to win a seat Boehm says human rights and safety of those Ms. Fry said more has to be on the UN Security Council in the Canada’s who are victims now of the kind of done to protect those being sub- future. primary new world changes that are occur- ject to human rights abuses while concern with ring,” Ms. Fry said. migrating throughout the world. the U.S. Restarting the Canada- will be the handling NDP China Relations Committee of the MP Jack NDP MP Jack Harris (St. border. The Harris John’s East, N.L.), his party’s Hill Times says the foreign policy critic, said his photograph Canada- top priority is on restarting the by Andrew China Special House Committee on Meade Relations Canada-China Relations. Committee “We need the Canada-China should be Committee to be reinstated as reinstated. a special committee and able to The Hill carry on its work, and include the Times fi le evidence that has already been photograph heard,” said Mr. Harris, adding that the committee has to be able to meet virtually. Mr. Harris said the Canadian government should be open to Conservative Leader Erin “The government is going to receiving migrants from Hong O’Toole (Durham, Ont.) has taken have to watch that very closely, Kong and broaden family reunifi - a tougher stance on China, which and as committees are struck and cation. He also said Canada needs includes pitching a divestment reconstituted this will be a subject to work with other countries to from the Chinese economy and of some analysis, I would expect,” put pressure on China through pushing to expel Chinese offi cials Sen. Boehm said. Magnitsky sanctions. who “intimidate Canadians.” If the Nov. 3 election pro- Former Canadian diplomat New Conservative foreign af- duces a new administration, Sen. Colin Robertson, vice-president fairs critic Michael Chong (Wel- Boehm said the two countries will of the Canadian Global Affairs lington-Halton Hills, Ont.) wasn’t continue to have disputes over The House Foreign Affairs “We need to stop looking at Institute, said Ottawa needs a new available for an interview last week. international trade. Committee could bring together ourselves and our vested self policy on China that both the Lib- Before the prorogation of Mr. Rivard echoed Sen. experts and analyze how Canada interest, because our vested self erals and Conservatives can get Parliament, the House Subcom- Boehm, agreeing that the Cana- can meet the global challenges, interest lies in the global self behind. He said it should be based mittee on International Human da-U.S. relationship is the most she said. interest.” on “realism,” and avoid “paranoia Rights heard testimony about important priority. “We need to show that we Former Canadian ambassador or complacency.” He added that China’s Uyghur minority, a large “There are so many issues don’t just talk the talk, but we Gilles Rivard, president of the it is his hope to see the Canada- part of which has been incarcer- that [the relationship] has be our walk the walk,” she said. “This Retired Heads of Mission Asso- China Committee restarted. ated by the Chinese government. [fi rst] priority,” he said, noting the is urgent. We’re talking about ciation, said Canada needs to take Former Canadian ambassador The committee was set to release economy, the pandemic, and the urgency right now. You just have care of multilateral institutions. Jeremy Kinsman, who served as a statement on the testimony border as examples. to look around the world and see “We are in quite a dramatic pe- Canada’s envoy to Russia, the it heard when Parliament was [email protected] what’s going on.” riod,” said Mr. Rivard, who served United Kingdom, and the Euro- prorogued. The Hill Times THE HILL TIMES | WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 7 Comment At last, a break from the tyranny of supply-siders

since the 1980s to fundamentally Bringing new ideas transform public discourse about the purpose of government and about creating a society. Instead of a debate about what democratically elected better Canada to life governments could do on behalf will require time and of the populace, the discussion became increasingly focused on an ongoing, historic the need to restrict government to empower the private sector so commitment once the entrepreneurs could be freed up to ostensibly grow the economy, pandemic recedes. create wealth, and address the citizenry’s needs. This selfi shness disguised as policy usually included fan- ning distrust of elected offi cials, demands for smaller government, reducing personal and especially corporate taxes, undercutting labour unions, slashing social programs to pay for tax cuts, and duping the public about the imaginary trickle-down rewards Les Whittington from policies favouring busi- Need to Know ness and the rich. And austerity became an article of faith. By the 1990s in Canada, a centrist party TTAWA—I may have missed like the Liberals was buying into Oit, but I don’t think we’ve Conservative fi nance critic Pierre Poilievre and new party leader Erin O'Toole. O’Toole, who has infused his middle-of- this without reservation, with heard from Conservative fi nance the-road political personality with a more populist tone, is not making a big deal about the need to bring the fi sc, as Paul Martin (temporarily) becom- critic Pierre Poilievre on his new some call it, back into traditional alignment, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade ing the most popular political party leader Erin O’Toole’s posi- fi gure in the country because of tion that a Conservative govern- when in offi ce, let defi cits prolif- Like all momentous events, on the importance of activist gov- his defi cit-trimming campaign. ment would take 10 years to bal- erate (see Brian Mulroney, Ronald the pandemic has challenged ernment and the value of com- The results have been obvious ance the government’s books. Reagan or Stephen Harper). In Canadians’ beliefs and opened munity. Whether that will hold, for years, but the pandemic has The usual Conservative any case, from the point of view the way for possible once-in-a- and for how long, is unknowable, brought them into stark relief. obsession with defi cits has been of someone like O’Toole, you generation changes. The Liberals but it is certain that the auster- The belt-tightening crusade, evident in Poilievre’s repeated don’t need a lot of polling to real- are of course aware of this and ity fi xation that has dominated amplifi ed by changes in global complaints as Prime Minister ize that prattling on about the are laying out their conception of politics in this and other Western trade patterns, technology-driven Justin Trudeau’s government ran evils of defi cit spending while the what is possible as the country countries for decades has lost restructuring, and the deifi cation up Ottawa’s debt to levels unseen government is struggling to keep heads into the third decade of the momentum. of share prices in the corporate since the Second World War to millions of people from winding century beset by uncertainty and This in itself is signifi cant. Led world, has prompted an explosion fi ght COVID-19. But O’Toole, who up on the street during the worst crises on nearly every side. By all by the likes of Margaret Thatcher in inequality and stalled average has infused his middle-of-the- health crisis in a century may not accounts, the COVID-19 catastro- and Ronald Reagan, conservative workers’ wages. The consequent road political personality with a be a winner. phe has altered Canadians’ views supply-side ideologues managed damage to the social safety net more populist tone, is not making and erosion of the middle-class a big deal about the need to bring dream have emerged as among the fi sc, as some call it, back into the most potent forces in Western traditional alignment. politics. It’s not clear where O’Toole Trudeau has sought to tap is headed with all this, but we into this unrest since 2015, and have seen that those of the the Liberals are now open to the populist persuasion, as a rule, possibility of comprehensive are less interested in the size of change in the government’s role in budget defi cits as long as what support of a new, more generous, is happening on the spending and fairer socio-economic vision. front enhances their power. In The building blocks—whether it’s the U.S., for example, Presi- universal childcare, more support dent Donald Trump has ignored for the working poor, wealth taxes, the Republican’s longstanding or pharmacare—are well known. concern about debt fi nancing And there is no doubt many Cana- and is on the verge of becoming dians see the pandemic as a trig- the biggest spending president ger for change along these lines. ever. Not counting extra out- But fi ghting COVID-19 has lays related to the pandemic, already stretched the federal gov- the president in four years has ernment’s fi nancial wherewithal caused the annual U.S. budget beyond previously imaginable defi cit to nearly double to more limits, plus the resurgence of the than US$1-trillion. This splurge virus is slowing everyone’s think- has included increased military ing about the recovery. So, bring- spending and tax cuts that cre- ing new ideas about creating a ated an enormous windfall for better Canada to life will require Trump’s wealthy backers. time and an ongoing, historic This sort of thing is not sur- commitment once the pandemic prising. Right-wingers fi re up recedes. concerns about profl igate spend- Government House Leader Pablo Rodriguez, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Deputy PM and Finance Minister Chrystia Les Whittington is a regular ing to chastise governments run Freeland, and Environment Minister Jonathan Wilkinson during a press conference in Ottawa on Sept. 16 ahead of columnist for The Hill Times. by their political opponents but, Parliament’s return. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade The Hill Times 8 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 | THE HILL TIMES

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Editorial Letters to the Editor And now back to our regularly Preserve Canada’s oceanographic scheduled programming… hopefully and wildlife conservation research new session of the 43rd Parliament Commons sit for a grand total of 43 days Abegins today. of business (excluding Dec. 5, 2019, the by rethinking national museums It kicks off amid weeks-long specula- date of the last Speech from the Throne, he recent closure of the Vancouver Both institutions are worth saving: tion of an early election call, which has on which no other matters were dealt TAquarium puts an important part of as leaders in rescuing and rehabilitating federal parties ramping up their fundrais- with)—30 sitting days before the Chamber Canada’s oceanographic research at risk; wildlife life, and as researchers adding vi- ing efforts in preparation. suspended in mid-March as a result of the we shouldn’t let it slip beneath the waves. tal knowledge to the world’s understand- The Conservatives are entering the pandemic, and 13 regular sittings since And the same could happen to wildlife ing of environmental science, both are vi- session with a newly minted leader, Erin (meetings of the Committee of the Whole conservation at the Toronto Zoo. Adding tal arteries for explaining environmental O’Toole, and Greens will soon elect a new do not count), which were dominated by both institutions to Canada’s national mu- ideas to Canadians. A national aquarium party head of their own. And with new COVID-19 response measures. seum system could preserve their valu- that is the centrepiece of oceanographic leaders—particularly new leaders who If the House sticks to the sitting cal- able and leading environmental work. research in Canada, and a national zoo could soon fi nd themselves fi ghting a endar currently set out, it has 47 days— For more than 60 years, Canadians that is the focal point for discussions federal election campaign—come renewed excluding today—to conduct regular have learned about the ocean from the about wildlife conservation, would be efforts to communicate party policies and parliamentary business before it rises for Vancouver Aquarium. We know the worthwhile vehicles for communicating attract supporters. the winter break. surface of the moon better than our own scientifi c messages. But partisan posturing, while a natural The need to quickly re-establish par- ocean fl oors but, thanks to this place, 1.2 Our current government values sci- and necessary part of the political process, liamentary committees—work which was million visitors annually see what is hid- ence and is looking for an environmental can prove an impediment to parliamentary delayed in the Senate during the last ses- den beneath the waves. And as a labora- angle to assist with COVID recovery. Both progress. sion due to squabbles over caucus budget tory for innovation about the environ- the aquarium and zoo are ready-made And there is much parliamentary prog- allocations and membership lists—has ment, oceans, water, and marine life, it is scientifi c research organizations that ress to be made. already been implored in these pages. And acknowledged as an incredible resource should be added to Canada’s national Action on the Liberal government’s it’s worth repeating. for advancing researchers’ understand- museum system in the upcoming Throne 2019 campaign promises aside, the feds But outside of committees, the precious ing about the pressures marine mam- Speech. This year’s speech will send im- have a mounting must-do list as a result of hours allocated for government business mals face. portant signals about new directions for time lost this year thanks to COVID-19. and parliamentary debate should not be No visitors means no money for oper- Canada’s COVID-era economy. Expand- Along with a roster of overdue legisla- squandered. ating this private non-profi t organization; ing our national museum system, and tive reviews, among the most pressing MPs extolled their ability to put par- 80 per cent of its revenue comes from broadening it beyond the National Capital examples are court-ordered changes to tisanship aside and co-operate to pass gate receipts. The Toronto Zoo is owned Region, should be part of this discussion Canada’s medical assistance in dying laws, emergency COVID-response legislation in by the City of Toronto and has been edu- and would serve all Canadians well. which are required following a Quebec Su- the early days of the pandemic—collegial- cating Canadians for almost 50 years, but Rob Ferguson perior Court ruling in September 2019 that ity that had seemingly disappeared by last COVID-19 similarly restricts its ability to Principal, Retool Lab found sections to be unconstitutional and session’s end. stay afl oat. Toronto, Ont. which still have yet to be fi nalized. Justice As the House of Commons strives to Minister David Lametti tabled legislation return to its regularly scheduled program- to respond to the ruling—Bill C-7—back ming, let’s hope Parliament’s work—in- in February, but the bill didn’t make it past cluding the important work of holding the Canadians will accept higher defi cits as fi rst reading before it died on the Order government to account—isn’t overshad- Paper upon Parliament’s prorogation in owed by simple partisan one-upmanship. benefi ts of spending materialize, says reader August. The government has been given Good sound bites might help fi ll party e: “Trudeau Liberals risk leaving ideologi- tially larger. Pundits need to explain the until Dec. 18 to make the needed changes. coffers, but there’s more than electoral Rcal centre open by tilting further to the simple truth, that the size of the defi cit can Derailed by COVID-19, the last fortunes at stake. left in Throne Speech, say some Grit MPs” match the size of the resources unused by the The Hill Times parliamentary session saw the House of (The Hill Times, Sept. 14, 2020, p. 6). private sector. That is what happened during The Canadian public will accept higher the war. The massive unemployment of the defi cits as the benefi ts materialize. Canadi- Great Depression fell to one per cent, even ans did not object to massive defi cit spending requiring recruitment of women into factory during the Second World War. Mobilizing the production. economy under government direction helped Since we have more than two million the Allied victory, and despite increased Canadians unemployed today as a result of public debt, the post-war period was a a pandemic slow-down, another war-like golden era of prosperity when highways and mobilization is needed to fi ght today’s urgent hospitals were built, and new social services challenges—a virus that threatens to rage introduced. out of control, and worsening climate change Though the war-time debt was never paid that menaces world food production with all off, the economy continued to grow. Today’s the global instability that would follow. debt-to-GDP ratio is half of what it was in Larry Kazdan 1946, though the current debt is exponen- Vancouver, B.C. Copps said it all when it comes to end of WE in Canada, says reader e: “The death of WE in Canada is for providing a moral beacon for so many Rshameful,” (The Hill Times, Sept. 14, young Canadians. While I’m not support- p. 10). Sheila Copps said it all. What a ive of Justin Trudeau himself, in my view, disgusting display of ignorant, immoral, the Liberal government is 100 per cent and unethical behaviour by the Conserva- blameless in this situation. tives, NDP, and other naysayers to destroy Roland Trenaman a charity that had such a strong infl uence Kootenay, B.C.

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And in Newfoundland and Labrador, striving for, and on the surface that might regional obsession with single or no-digit has done a good job of the province was shut down for nearly a appear to make sense as we all cluelessly case counts. Atlantic Canada—and I say week in January with “Snowmageddon.” look at COVID-19 scores as if they are part this lovingly—is putting itself in a fi scally managing COVID-19 counts, It has been punch after punch for the of the morning’s sports report. unsustainable position by shutting itself off it is breathtakingly Atlantic, and in part that explains the Recently, the Supreme Court of New- to the rest of the world. Whether it be the overwhelming public support for keeping foundland and Labrador heard the case of ravaging of the tourism industry, the inabil- short-sighted to assume the “Atlantic bubble” in place. Polls have re- Kim Taylor, a woman who felt her con- ity now to solicit much-needed immigra- corded nearly 80 per cent of respondents are stitutional right of mobility was violated tion to the region, or the real mental health that the retention of the in favour when she and wellness impacts of telling family who of keeping could not live elsewhere to stay away—there will be ‘bubble’ for a sustained Atlantic initially repercussions well past the virus’ life. period is eff ective policy. Canada gain entry As a Newfoundlander, I fi nd it heart- locked to New- breaking that my own province makes it down from foundland very hard for me to come home. With others the rest of to visit in the business community, we have recently the world. her dying been trying to start a dialogue on reasonable The region, mother. options to entry beyond what currently ex- normally Last week, ists. But at times, I have found it gut wrench- known the court ing to see how insular some have become in for its ruled that their thinking, saying the only way is to stay open-arm while away for now. We are, after all, the province embrace of The Confederation Bridge, which connects Prince Edward Island to New Taylor’s that immortalized “Come from Away” and all, is lay- Brunswick, is pictured in 2019. Atlantic Canada is putting itself in a right of helped strangers after the terrorist attacks of Tim Powers ing down a fi scally unsustainable position by shutting itself off to the rest of the mobility September 11, 2001. The mind shift between Plain Speak stiff arm to world, writes Tim Powers. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons was vio- now and then has been mesmerizing. the rest of lated, the The Atlantic bubble needs to be gradually the country and the world. government of Newfoundland and Labra- burst—more advanced thinking and practices TTAWA—This year has been brutal Under the current system, anyone from dor’s actions were acceptable under Sec. 1 beyond what exist now are vital to the region’s Ofor so many people and we still have Atlantic Canada can travel freely through- of the Charter, which allows for reasonable sustainability. Our success has always been nearly 4 months to go before 2021 is upon out each of the four provinces. With certain exemptions. The decision did go on to say, tied to advancing our interests throughout us. While I have never been a big fan of exceptions—like rotational or essential however, that the government needs to be Canada and the world; now is no different, no wishing time away, I am close to adopting workers—other Canadians who want to regularly seeking other options. matter how virulent the COVID-19 virus. it as a short-term strategy. travel east are subject to exemption require- While Atlantic Canada has done a good Tim Powers is vice-chairman of Summa Atlantic Canada has had a particularly ment conditions (sick family, etc.), and job of managing COVID-19 counts, I think Strategies and managing director of brutal year. At the time of writing, the re- must quarantine for 14 days. Some regional it is breathtakingly short-sighted to assume Abacus Data. He is a former adviser to gion is bracing for the remnants of Hurri- health authorities proudly champion how that the retention of the “bubble” for a sus- Conservative political leaders. cane Teddy. On top of COVID-19, the region well they have done in keeping COVID-19 tained period is effective policy. The Hill Times

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However one still has to Driving right-wing extremism wonder, what would compel indi- viduals with right-wing extremist views to enlist in a military that prides itself in having defeated Hitler’s Nazi regime? out of the Canadian Armed Forces Perhaps the answer to that question lies in the results of a Reaching out directly to 450 Army Commander Lieutenant- recent poll out of the U.S. that Lieutenant-General top- to mid-level army offi cers, General Wayne Eyre, left, and Chief revealed nearly two-thirds of Eyre outlined to his chain-of- of Defence Staff General Jonathan young adults had no idea that Wayne Eyre’s recent command a new set of explicit Vance are pictured on Aug. 20, six million Jews perished in the message to the CAF directions that will expedite the 2019. In recent months there have Holocaust. Nearly a quarter of removal from the ranks of right- been a number of separate high the survey respondents thought was clear: ‘If you wing extremists or racists. profi le cases reported in the media that the Holocaust was a myth, Eyre’s message was clear: “If wherein members of the Canadian while nearly one-in-ten actually have those types of you have those types of beliefs— Armed Forces were not only believed that the Jews perpetrated get out. We don’t want you.” affi liated with right-wing extremists, the Holocaust. beliefs—get out. We Most Canadians would fi nd but also involved in committing While one would like to pre- it startling that our army would alleged illegal activities, writes sume that Canadian schools do a don’t want you.’ have any such alt-right fascists Scott Taylor. The Hill Times better job of teaching about this in the ranks, let alone enough to photograph by Andrew Meade horrifi c chapter in mankind’s his- warrant such strong a statement tory, the reality is that we need to from the commander. his pickup truck onto the grounds two separate right-wing orga- do better ourselves. However, in recent months at Rideau Hall in Ottawa. Hurren nizations back in 2016. Despite Such widespread ignorance there have been a number of sep- was armed at the time and he had his affi liation with these groups, of the Holocaust creates the arate high profi le cases reported threatened to harm Prime Minis- Myggland was allowed to con- vacuum into which the right-wing in the media wherein members of ter Justin Trudeau. tinue serving. anti-Semites are able to re-write the Canadian Armed Forces were What was even more startling When that story broke, Eyre history. One would think that not only affi liated with right-wing is the fact that Hurren is still a had stated that Myggland was Canadian military units would be extremists, but also involved in serving member of the 4th Ranger allowed to remain in uniform best situated to teach their mem- committing alleged illegal activi- Group in the CAF. Hurren also because he was a reservist and he bers about the Holocaust, because Scott Taylor ties. promoted right-wing ideology on had only pursued his right-wing it was those units’ forefathers that Inside Defence Patrik Mathews, a former com- his social media platforms. He now interests during his own time. Ac- helped destroy Hitler’s murderous bat engineer, generated headlines faces multiple criminal charges. cording to Eyre, when he was in regime. when it was revealed that he was Hurren’s incident prompted civilian mode, Myggland was not Knowing what the Nazi’s did TTAWA—Last week Army recruiting for a white supremacist a CBC investigation into the 4th subject to military discipline. should help soldiers to drive out OCommander, Lieutenant- group while still serving in the Ranger Group, wherein reporter It was also pointed out that the any of their comrades who share General Wayne Eyre presided Canadian Armed Forces. Murray Brewster was quick to legal administrative process to re- such right-wing ideology: With or over the annual army council When the story broke, uncover another right-wing sym- move undesirable members from without ‘explicit direction’ from meeting. Although the sessions Mathews bolted across the border pathizer. the payroll is a lengthy one. the Army commander. were held in Ottawa, the major- and now faces weapons and other Erik Myggland had been This latest “explicit direction” is- Scott Taylor is the edi- ity of the attendees participated charges in the U.S. fl agged by Canadian military sued by Eyre is to be commended, tor and publisher of Esprit de virtually due to the COVID-19 On July 2, Corey Hurren made counter-intelligence and inter- and I hope that it is echoed across Corps magazine. travel restrictions. international news when he drove viewed about his membership in all the other service branches. The Hill Times

includes through the good kind of normalization—not the kind Schitt’s Creek II: The Roses of Rideau that makes rage and racism and homophobia and corruption seem normal, but the kind that presents Hall is the reality show the world needs identity as a product of character, not label, that values love as any deeper variation of friendship and deaths so relentless it’s beginning one extreme of the socioeconomic As with the best classic sit- that defi nes family as any group of The Canadian comedy to look like an Agatha Christie scale to the .001 per cent who live coms, much of the comedy comes people who love each other. dinner theatre mystery, Schitt’s in dusty, rural roadside motels is from the sit, in this case the head- To make that funny without that just swept the Creek, the subversively humanist so Canadian that it’s not overtly spinning change of circumstance ever veering too far into mawk- six-season CBC sitcom master- Canadian. It just reminds you, for the Roses, who’ve gone from ishness is almost as great a feat Emmys can’t possibly minded by Dan Levy and his every third episode or so, with a multiple residences in all the as making that funny without stop now. Here’s a father, Eugene, swept the comedy moment that makes you go, “Omi- world’s wretched-excess date- ever veering too far into snark. category of the socially-isolated, god, that’s so Canadian.” lines to adjoining rooms at the From someone who has veered suggestion. remotely staged Emmys on Sept. In between, legendary Second low-occupancy Rosebud Motel too far into snark more often than 20. City alumnae Catherine O’Hara in Schitt’s Creek, a town Johnny she should’ve because a punch- once bought as a joke. line happened to be low-hanging Anyone who grew up in a fruit, deep respect. small town knows that they con- One of the sweetest revelations tain no shortage of melodrama of Schitt’s Creek, along with the as well incredible examples of perpetual revelation of O’Hara’s generosity and solidarity. Schitt’s virtuosity in making a superannu- Creek, through the adaptation ated, wig-addicted diva lovable, arcs of the Roses and the way is Levy senior as a distinguished in which the writers have taken patriarch and sort of Canadian small town stock characters—in- elder statesman of comedy. Lisa Van Dusen cluding waitress Twyla, played Maybe when Governor What Fresh Hell Canadian comedy Schitt’s Creek won big at the Emmy’s on Sept. 20, the show by sibling Sarah Levy—stripped General Julie Payette’s term is stars and creators Eugene Levy, Catherine O’Hara, Dan Levy, and Annie Murphy them of all their clichés and up in 2022, the questions of both rebuilt them as fully original hu- successorship and the demand are pictured. Maybe when Governor General Julie Payette’s term is up in 2022, the Schitt’s Creek s much of the world takes up questions of both successorship and the demand for more of Schitt’s Creek could mans, becomes a show about, as for more of could Aa new form of foxhole God- be solved by appointing Eugene Levy as Canada’s fi rst Jewish governor general, Dan Levy said Sunday night, the be solved by appointing Eugene bargaining in which the divine writes Lisa Van Dusen. Photograph courtesy of Schitt’s Creek’s Twitter transformational power of love Levy as Canada’s fi rst Jewish intervention deliverable is ending and acceptance. In the process, it governor general. Schitt’s Creek the reality show in the White The fact that Schitt’s Creek—a as the loopy, sublimely unself- only gets funnier and funnier. II, The Roses of Rideau Hall, House, a new Canadian offering sort of Green Acres-meets-North- aware former soap opera star At a time when so much of would be brilliant. could take its place. ern Exposure-meets-nothing- Moira Rose and Eugene Levy what we scroll through, over and Lisa Van Dusen is associate Amid a cascade of apocalyp- you’ve-seen-before—isn’t aggres- as her recovering billionaire over again, looking for something editor of Policy Magazine and tic news about the COVID-19 sively, obnoxiously Canadian is husband, Johnny, vaguely preside to watch that doesn’t feel like was a Washington and New pandemic, U.S. President Donald the most Canadian thing about over the lives of their spoiled son masochistic, anti-human propa- York-based editor at UPI, AP, and Trump’s proxy, rolling, broad- it. The story of the hilariously and daughter David and Alexis, ganda—Schitt’s Creek uses its ABC. She writes a weekly column daylight heist of American de- hyper-entitled Rose family and played by Dan Levy and Annie platform to unabashedly peddle for The Hill Times. mocracy and a series of celebrity their fall from the one per cent at Murphy. values that honour the species. That The Hill Times THE HILL TIMES | WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 13 Comment

warmed to the personality of Jack Layton. In 2015, the wave died. In 2006, the Harper govern- ment proposed: “That the Québé- cois form a nation within a united Canada.” Anyone observing knew few would make the distinction between “Quebec” and “Québé- cois.” To this day, Quebec politi- cians wrongly point out Parlia- ment recognized “Quebec as a nation.” Fast forward to today and the Coalition Avenir Quebec govern- ment’s promise to apply Bill 101, the French Language Charter, to all federally regulated companies like banks, ports, airlines, broad- casters, and federal agencies. Cue the NDP and the Conservatives, who, trolling for votes among “soft nationalists” in Quebec, have both endorsed the idea. Except… Bill 101 is a provincial law, and these are federally regulated employees, so it is clearly uncon- stitutional. The Trudeau Liberals have so far, avoided the trap. While the NDP’s Jagmeet Singh has the luxury of being able to promise anything because he can’t deliver, Conservative Quebec Premier François Legault and Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole. Meeting with the premier last week, Mr. O'Toole endorsed Quebec’s 'provincial right' to Leader Erin O’Toole really should pass the odious secularism law Bill 21, and apply Bill 101 to federal companies. In doing so, he sounded like George Wallace or Neville Chamberlain, writes know better, as he could be prime Andrew Caddell. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade minister. I have observed him at conferences in the past and he seemed a reasonable person. He cites his membership in the Churchill Society with pride. And yet, meeting with Premier Pandering to Quebec is François Legault last week, he endorsed Quebec’s “provincial right” to pass the odious secular- ism law Bill 21, and apply Bill 101 to federal companies. In doing so, unseemly, and it rarely works he sounded like George Wallace or Neville Chamberlain. One person with genuine per- spective on this issue is Graham Applying the NDP Leader Jagmeet Fraser, the former commissioner Singh, pictured during a of offi cial languages. He points constraints of Bill 101 press conference on Sept. out he never received a complaint 18. Like the Conservatives, of a bank teller or a dock worker to federal employees the NDP has indicated it not being able to work in French won’t change the wouldn’t intervene in the in Quebec, “and if there were, I Quebec government’s plan would have heard about it.” He status quo, and to apply Bill 101 to federal makes a reasonable suggestion: workers in the province. work for changes to the Offi cial could prevent The Hill Times photograph Languages Act for all federally by Andrew Meade regulated employees in Quebec, English-speaking thus ensuring services in both English and French. Quebecers from Regular readers of this working or being column know I am a bilingual Quebecer who supports the served in their growth of French. But apply- ing the constraints of Bill 101 to mother tongue, a federal employees won’t change the status quo, and could prevent right they hold as English-speaking Quebecers from working or being served in their Canadians. mother tongue, a right they hold as Canadians. If the leaders of the Conser- vative Party and the NDP want to do something practical, they could support a renewed Offi cial In the summer of 1967 then- Macdonald’s hanging of Louis Western alienation, the creation Languages Act. But if they simply Conservative leader Robert Riel—and attract the votes of of the Reform Party, and Lucien want to throw Anglos under the Stanfi eld embraced an idea from Quebec nationalists. Bouchard’s departure to form the bus to get votes in Quebec, they his Quebec lieutenant, Marcel Of course, it failed. As Pierre Bloc Québécois. And, of course, should admit it. Otherwise they Faribault, that “Canada is com- Trudeau, an unapologetic federalist, the Progressive Conservative are being mendacious and pan- posed of two founding peoples swept Quebec in the 1968 election, Party was reduced to two seats in dering. And if history is a guide, Andrew Caddell (deux nations).” Notwithstanding and Faribault lost by 8,000 votes in the 1993 election. it is not going to help them on With All Due Respect its failure to mention Indigenous an east-end Montreal riding. In 2005, the NDP drafted the voting day anyway. peoples, the proposal went on to In the years since, federal Sherbrooke Declaration, which Andrew Caddell is retired from recommend the Constitution be parties have courted national- endorsed a 50 per cent plus one Global Affairs Canada, where he AMOURASKA, QUE.—This re-written so that Quebec would ists in Quebec with varying Quebec referendum result, a posi- was a senior policy adviser. He Kweek’s word is “pander,” be an “equal partner” with the degrees of success. There was tion contrary to the 1998 Supreme previously worked as an adviser defi ned as “to please other people other nine provinces of Canada. Brian Mulroney’s 1984 landslide Court of Canada reference. Many to Liberal governments. He is a by doing or saying what you The purpose of the policy was victory over the late John Turner, NDPers credit their breakthrough fellow with the Canadian Global think they want you to do or say.” to throw off the vestiges of the mainly due to voter antipathy in Quebec in 2011 to the declara- Affairs Institute and a principal of Canadian politicians have a rich old Conservative Party—John towards the previous PM Trudeau. tion; however, the “Orange Wave” QIT Canada. He can be reached history of pandering, notably in Diefenbaker’s Red Ensign fl ag, The Mulroney Quebec connec- really occurred because Quebec- at [email protected]. Quebec. Borden’s Conscription Crisis, and tion had later consequences in ers were tired of the Bloc and The Hill Times 14 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 | THE HILL TIMES News

softwood lumber. But if the U.S. decides to appeal the decision, it Presidential election could will effectively be put on hold as the organization’s appellate body currently doesn’t have enough members to make rulings. change course on unilateral Christopher Sands, director of the Canada Institute at the Wilson Center in Washington, D.C., said Congressional support for the new NAFTA shows a bipartisan sup- tariff use, but Canada-U.S. trade port of U.S. trade policy, where in the past Democrats were known to be more protectionist and Republi- cans were noted as free traders. tensions will remain: experts “In its simplest form [U.S. trade policy] is, ‘We want market access abroad where we are strong and we want to protect our declining If Joe Biden wins the industries,’” Mr. Sands said. Mr. Biden announced a more U.S. presidency, he than $700-billion Buy American will be constrained in program, which includes $400-bil- lion of federal government the use of unilateral purchasing of U.S. goods and services. The new NAFTA doesn’t tariff s, say experts, include a government procure- ment chapter between Canada while Donald Trump’s and the U.S, which was covered under the previous North Ameri- re-election may leave can trade pact. Canada once again Mr. Sands said domestic pro- curement policies are as politi- targeted by national cally popular in the U.S. as they are in Canada. security tariff s. “I think Congress in both parties is kind of terrifi ed of the Continued from page 1 voters and they are likely to say that we have to have Buy Ameri- Biden administration won’t spell can [provisions],” he said, adding a reprieve from acrimonious trade Trade experts say U.S. President Donald Trump has weaponized the use of national security tariffs, some of which have targeted an option for Canada would be if relations, say experts. Canada, which Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has called 'unjust.' Democratic candidate Joe Biden may be more constrained in the U.S. allowed for a Canadian U.S. President Donald Trump’s their use. White House photograph by Andrea Hanks and the Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and fi le photograph exception. trade relationship with Canada Mr. Sands said the the reimpo- has been defi ned by the weapon- sition of aluminum tariffs wasn’t ization of national security tariffs, to harm our own people instead it is pretty clear that tariffs are unwrought and wrought alumi- largely tied to the election, but which trade experts say will of getting results,” he said during coming back because this move num,” he said. more about hearing from petition- likely be constrained if former a Sept. 22 webinar hosted by the was tactical in the broader strate- Mr. Herman said no matter who ers who want increased protection. U.S. vice-president and Demo- U.S. Chamber of Commerce. gic play of the Trump re-election wins the Nov. 3 vote, there will Trade policy analyst Simon cratic presidential candidate Joe Mr. Trump reimposed alumi- campaign, but it wasn’t any fun- always be trade tensions between Lester, an associate director Biden wins the Nov. 3 election. num tariffs at the request of two damental change in policy.” Canada and the United States. at the Washington, D.C.-based “A change in presidency would U.S. aluminum companies in ear- The U.S. needed to walk back “If there’s a Biden administra- Cato Institute, said if there is a certainly deal with the new No. 1 ly August, but they were removed the tariffs, but kept the options tion, I think it’s fair to assume Biden administration, there will threat that we have with the U.S., on Sept. 15, hours before Canada open to reapply tariffs after the that he would not weaponize uni- be attempts to reconcile with which is this exercise of unilateral was set to introduce counter election, he said, adding the quota lateral tariffs [in] the way Trump close allies, like Canada and the power,” said Carlo Dade, the di- measures. In has,” he said. European Union. But if Mr. Trump rector of the Centre for Trade and place, the U.S. Deputy “I think Biden is re-elected it will be more of the Investment Policy at the Calgary- announced a Prime will be more same. based Canada West Foundation. quota system on Minister moderate “We have to wait for the elec- “That threat has always been kind Canadian alu- Chrystia and more tion and see which way things go,” of there, but we’ve never worried minum exports, Freeland reasonable in he said, adding there always will about it because no president has but Ottawa did said Canada his approach be issues that persist in the trad- used it so recklessly, carelessly, not agree to has not to bilateral ing relationship. and with such blatant disregard abide by the agreed on trade.” Buy American programs are for the consequences.” new regime. a quota “That an area where Canada and other In the midst of the renegotiations “This is not system with doesn’t U.S. trading partners will have to of NAFTA, Mr. Trump imposed tar- a negotiated the U.S. on mean that keep guard, as they are supported iffs under Section 232 of America’s deal between aluminum there won’t by both the Democrats and Re- Trade Expansion Act, a provision Canada and the exports. The be ongoing publicans, Mr. Lester warned. in the 1962 legislation which allows U.S.,” Deputy Hill Times trade tensions “Buy America is not some the U.S. government to impose quo- Prime Minister photograph between Can- recent invention. It has been there tas or tariffs on imported products Chrystia Free- by Andrew ada and the for decades and other countries for national security reasons. land (Univer- Meade United States. do similar things,” he said. “You “The genie goes back in the bot- sity-Rosedale, There always can implement these policies in tle. Pandora goes back in the box,” Ont.) said on will be. There compliance with the rules if you Mr. Dade said of a Biden presidency, Sept. 15. “We has been for do it carefully. So what I imagine but he noted that given the prec- have not agreed three or four you will see is from Biden is to do edent set by Mr. Trump, it becomes to anything. We decades and Buy America to the extent pos- more likely a future president would have not negoti- there will sible, but we’ll try to stay within use the national security tariffs to ated an agree- continue to the rules and not aggravate our further their trade objectives. ment with the U.S. on quotas.” limits are low enough that the be tensions,” Mr. Herman added. allies too much.” Mr. Dade said Mr. Biden is Trade consultant Eric Miller, odds are “reasonable” that Cana- “Under a Biden administration, I “Whereas with Trump—he and unlikely to expand or introduce new president of Rideau Potomac dian exports will exceed them. think there will be a much more many people in his administration unilateral tariffs, but rolling back Strategy Group, said the quota International trade lawyer Law- mutually accommodating way of just don’t care about the inter- tariffs that were introduced by Mr. introduction was a “pretty elegant” rence Herman, a former Canadian resolving those tensions without national rules or what our allies Trump and remain in place may retreat as Canada was planning diplomat, said he thinks the alumi- resorting to unilateral tariffs.” might think.” prove to be politically diffi cult. to target politically important U.S. num issue has been resolved. Softwood lumber, government Mr. Lester said Mr. Biden Tony Blinken, a foreign policy states with its countermeasures. “The reason I don’t think procurement, and other areas will has similar rhetoric around Buy adviser to Mr. Biden, has said the “Where the irritants will lie [the U.S. will reimpose alumi- be some of the ongoing issues American programs as Mr. Trump, former vice-president would use in the next administration will num tariffs] is because the alu- between the two countries, Mr. but the implementation of that tariffs that are backed by strategy. depend on who the next admin- minum industry at large—the Herman said. rhetoric might not be as extreme “We would use tariffs when istration is,” said Mr. Miller, a for- bulk of the aluminum produc- Last month, a World Trade Or- as it has been over the course of they are needed but backed by mer senior policy adviser at the ers in the United States—have ganization (WTO) panel ruled the the Trump administration. a strategy, a plan to use them to Canadian Embassy in Washing- strongly opposed those tariffs, U.S. had broken its obligations [email protected] succeed not to fake toughness and ton, D.C. “If Trump gets re-elected, because they need Canadian through its tariffs on Canadian The Hill Times THE HILL TIMES | WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 15 News COVID-19 containment, economic recovery expected to drive fall lobbying

active this fall session to push for tailored With speculation of a package in the Still, in a minority Parliament, the Lobbyists will also be solutions to their sector’s needs, he noted. works focused on making home and build- government is generally reluctant to open “It’s becoming increasingly clear that ing retrofi ts more energy effi cient, Mr. Mur- up major legislation, because it could lose keeping an eye on progress the government’s one-size-fi ts-all approach phy said “energy effi ciency is a massive way control of it, and tends to look for efforts on the government’s is not going to work in the long run,” said to reduce emissions” and help achieve the that can be accomplished through an Mr. Murphy. Paris 2030 climate targets, which will be top order-in-council instead, said Mr. Jordan. backlog of big-ticket of mind. There’s also an opportunity for a “Knowing that businesses are going to Business-led recovery plan hydrogen strategy, and clean power is likely be in survival mode and recovery mode, I legislation and regulatory to be a big focus this fall, he added. would expect the government won’t jump needed, says chamber The delayed implementation of the clean into major regulatory forms that pass costs reforms this session. While health and getting COVID-19 case fuel standard (CFS) has been something busi- on to business,” he added. numbers under control will remain No. 1 nesses are eyeing warily, said Mr. Stratton, The government has yet to table its ac- priority for the feds this fall, those efforts Continued from page 1 who warned increasing the cost of fuel by too tion plan to respond to the National Inquiry have to go hand in hand with a recovery much could hamper economic recovery. into Missing and Murdered Indigenous the social programs that underpin them, plan that would be best led by businesses, He suggested the government should Women and Girls’ calls for justice, and, and get progress on the Liberal climate said Trevin Stratton, vice-president of policy try to improve, not eliminate, its clean fuel among other things, is due to bring forward change agenda. at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. standards and ensure they’re “aligned with legislation in response to a Quebec court’s Sheamus Murphy, vice-president of “While we’re easing Canadians’ health similar [standards] in other countries to ruling invalidating the preconditions set out federal advocacy at Counsel Public Affairs, care anxieties, we also have ease their eco- make sure Canada is competitive,” and that in medical assistance in dying law. puts the fall’s expected lobbying into three nomic anxieties at the same time,” he said, those efforts should also be business led. There are also a few things that were buckets: vigilance on Canada’s COVID-19 previously slated for fall introduction that response and helping the sectors most Lobbyists are now up in the air, but are likely to be impacted, economic recovery, and climate say they will a point of discussion even if there isn’t change. In each of those buckets, there are be watching regulatory movement, noted Ms. Harrison. opportunities for lobbyists to infl uence for signals Implementation of the clean fuel stan- policy with high fi nancial stakes, he said. from Prime dard, banning single-use plastics, privacy “There is a real need for Canada to get Minister law reform of the Personal Information a handle of testing situations, that includes Justin Trudeau Protection and Electronic Documents Act the approval of rapid tests that work, in the Sept. (PIPEDA), are a few such examples. fi nding a way to increase testing both in 23 Throne “These are big, big pieces that industry community and at the border to see travel Speech to in particular is waiting on, but the political resume, because that’s a major economic give focus agenda has been hijacked by the pandemic driver,” said Mr. Murphy. to their fall and now there’s quite a question about With a worrying spike in Canada’s CO- government whether those other priorities sit,” she said. VID-19 case numbers, late last week Chief relations “Businesses still need to operate in Public Health Offi cer Theresa Tam warned efforts. The an environment that has certainty and if Canada “could lose the ability” to keep the Hill Times those things remain uncertain—CFS and numbers down at “manageable levels.” The photograph by PIPEDA are good examples—that can average of 779 new cases reported daily are Andrew Meade impact investment environment and the a doubling of July’s levels, and the uptick business environment, so it’s important for has hit home on the Hill with two party the government to approach both things at leaders—the Bloc’s Yves-François Blanchet the same time,” said Ms. Harrison, because (Beloeil-Chambly, Que.) and Conservative noting with limited loosening of lockdowns Reforming the employment insurance for businesses to invest more, they need Erin O’Toole (Durham, Ont.)—now confi ned across the country, the initial reopening system is another likely conversation this regulatory foresight and clarity. to their homes with COVID-19. brought back about two million of three fall, and Mr. Stratton said it’s important The Liberals have committed to modern- Supply chains for personal protective million jobs lost. That rebound has petered both labour and business, which pays izing Canada’s data privacy laws, a move equipment and the ability to secure vac- out, and will need a plan to boost the re- about 58 per cent of the costs, have a that would be welcomed, said Jason Kerr, cines also fi t into that fi rst bucket, added maining gap in jobs, said Mr. Stratton. voice. In August, the Liberals extended vice-president of Government Relations In- Kate Harrison, vice-president at Summa The chamber has been among the most the Canada Emergency Response Benefi t stitute of Canada (GRIC), adding it’s diffi cult Strategies Canada. active organizations, fi ling regular commu- for another month, to end Sept. 27, after to tell which of the fi les that have been col- The federal pandemic response will nications in the federal lobbying registry, which it will transition to a modifi ed EI lecting dust will be brought forward this fall. remain a front-burner issue, she said, and including 42 communications with offi cials program. “Canada risks falling behind on the pri- while Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s over the last three months. Media reports have suggested an over- vacy front and of course that can be very (Papineau, Que.) initial signals around the Economic development was the most- haul of the EI system is coming when Par- challenging,” he said. Sept. 23 Throne Speech suggested a clear discussed subject in lobbying last month, liament returns, with CBC News reporting GRIC members have been going “full shift towards recovery, she expects it will representing 275 of the 1,547 fi ling lobby- the government plans to address a gap in throttle” since the pandemic started, and Mr. be much more immediate in its scope, ists made in August, followed by industry the program that meant it couldn’t support Kerr said he doesn’t anticipate lobbying efforts rather than a pursuit of the big, bold recov- (213), health (205), and environment (183). gig-economy workers or self-employed will let up this fall, adding the U.S. presidential ery ideas that have been fl oated. “The government [should] put in place Canadians affected by the pandemic. election on Nov. 3 is yet another signal infl u- “There is certainly a dampening of expec- policies to encourage investment and Shaping childcare aid and making sure encers will be tracking for its business impacts. tations,” around the Throne Speech, she said, increase productivity in Canada, which women are supported in the workplace “We’re starting to hear from some of our noting there are other opportunities for direct would lead to business growth and job are also part of recovery discussions that members that things are starting to come advocacy further down the road, including creation,” said Mr. Stratton. Ms. Harrison said she expects lobbyists to back, but it’s really just at that tipping point,” the anticipated fall economic update, spring That includes addressing a skills gap if bring to offi cials. said Mr. Kerr. “To this point it really has been budget, and party platforms more generally. they don’t match the jobs available in the fi ring on all cylinders. Virtually everyone was Additional sector-specifi c fi nancial sup- new reality, and looking at rural broadband in crisis at the same time. Policy was being port for those hardest hit will be a likely to support communities in working from Backlogged fi les a focus made at lightning-fast pace, and the moment demand from businesses whose models home, as well as e-commerce, as a “crucial” Legislation will become more of a it was out the door, people were knocking require physical presence of people to part of recovery in those regions, he said. focus this fall after being on pause since on door telling them what was missed, what survive, said Mr. Murphy. Restaurants, Making the recovery green has been a the pandemic was declared in mid-March, needed to get tweaked. So [it’s been] this energy, tourism, and transportation—espe- stated goal of the Liberal government, and when Parliament agreed on a special constant process of trying to update that cially airlines—groups have been actively lobbyists are taking that as a signal that COVID-19 Committee of the Whole rather policy and make sure there weren’t gaps.” lobbying since the pandemic’s immediate major commitments are due this fall to than regular proceedings, noted Joe Jordan [email protected] hit to their bottom lines and will have to be tackle climate change. of Bluesky Strategy Group. The Hill Times

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Quebec, he returned to can (Stormont-Dundas-South Glengarry, Rhéal Fortin played a central role during in- vocal critic of the delayed response to calls Citizenship and Immigration Commit- Pratt. He previously served in the Harper With talk of a possible federal politics in 2019 Ont.) has “reluctantly embraced” being the vestigations into the WE Charity controversy for action to address racial justice posed by Green MP tee before prorogation, and is the party’s government cabinet. snap election, a continuing to represent Montarville, first openly gay Conservative MP. His ap- by the House Finance Committee during the the Black Parliamentary Caucus—a multi- Elizabeth May deputy House leader. Que. A former longtime pointment comes as the leader pitches a last session. The MP for Rivière-du-Nord, party body on which he sits—back in June. Former longtime NDP MP pandemic, and a minority party whip and a former more inclusive party to voters, regardless of Que., is his party’s justice critic and is one Mr. Green sat on the House Government Green Party leader Eliza- NDP MP member of the House’s religion, sexual orientation, or ethnicity. The of the most veteran members of the Bloc’s Operations and Public Accounts beth May remains the Mumilaaq Qaqqaq Parliament to boot, the powerful Board of Inter- Conservatives have long called for Parlia- 32-member caucus, having been a federal committees last session, and is listed as a face of the Greens in the Leah Gazan Nunavut NDP MP nal Economy, Mr. Berger- ment to be restored with its full powers, and representative since 2015. deputy critic for ethics and critic for Public House as parliamentary A political activist Muilaaq Qaqqaq has been second session of the gon most recently served it will interesting to see how Mr. Duncan’s Services and Procurement. leader. The party doesn’t turned politician, Leah an effective and strong rd as vice-chair of the House Foreign Affairs position is used and how effective he will be hold the balance of power and is often kept Gazan has been making voice for her territory and 43 Parliament should be Conservative MP a name for herself since for Inuit in Ottawa. Before Commitee and the Canada-China Relations in the role. Conservative MP out of discussions between House leader- an interesting one. Committee in the first session of this Parlia- Garnett Genuis ship teams, but the feisty MP for Saanich- being elected the MP for Parliament prorogued ment. He knows his way around the world Liberal MP Half attack dog, half Rachael Harder Gulf Islands, B.C., is a savvy politician who Winnipeg Centre, Man., last month, she was a member of the House of federal politics, and his experience could policy wonk, MP Garnett Lethbridge, Alta., MP still gets air time for the Greens from her in 2019. As her party’s critic for families, Indigenous and Northern Affairs Committee. BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN, NEIL MOSS, prove an asset for his party leader, who is a Wayne Easter Genuis was the leading Rachael Harder, one of the seat at the back of the House. Aided by an children and social development and depu- Ms. Qaqqaq is her party’s critic for northern PALAK MANGAT, AIDAN CHAMANDY, KATE rookie MP but a key player in this minority As chair of the House Conservative voice on younger members of the expertise in parliamentary procedure and a ty critic for Immigration, the self-described economic development and northern affairs, MALLOY & ABBAS RANA Parliament. Finance Committee dur- the House Committee on Conservative caucus, is a readiness to speak on any matter, Ms. May proud socialist has used her platform to and deputy critic for natural resources. She’s ing the last session, a Canada-China Relations prominent social conserva- has long operated as a critic on all files, call out the Liberal government. Before fighting to reduce Nunavut’s suicide rate, n a minority Parliament, players beyond Conservative MP position he’s held since during the last session. Although one com- tive, who has spoken at even though she doesn’t hold a seat on any taking a seat in the House, Ms. Gazan was increase access to safe housing in Nuna- Ithe government’s front benches typically 2015, veteran Liberal MP mittee witness compared his performance, past March for Life rallies. Her anti-abortion House committees. involved with the Idle No More movement vut, and for action to combat climate change, have more chance to make an impact. James Bezan Wayne Easter is among and grilling of ambassador Dominic Barton, position led to the Liberals and NDP blocking and worked to pressure the government especially in the Arctic. After touring com- Thanks to COVID-19, the last ses- A past parliamen- the first MP organizations reach out to for to adopt the United Nations Declaration munities across her riding in August, Ms. Qa- sion of the 43rd Parliament saw a limited tary secretary under the pre-budget consulta- on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples into qqaq is writing up a report on her findings parliamentary schedule, and as the former Harper govern- tions, which got under- Canadian law. One of 10 Indigenous MPs to present to the government. A rookie MP, pandemic reshapes the political landscape, ment, Conservative MP way for 2021-22 before elected in this Parliament, she’s also been she’s said she may not run again if a snap backbenchers and opposition MPs alike James Bezan (Selkirk- Parliament prorogued. vocal in her disappointment with the Lib- election is called. have seen some of their influence dwindle Interlake-Eastman, Man.) Every year he’s among eral’s reconciliation efforts. and power arguably concentrate into fewer, is the official opposition’s the most-lobbied MPs, Conservative mostly familiar figures, as The Hill Times defence critic and has been a vocal thorn last year clocking 91 Bloc Québécois MP outlined in the “Fabulous 50” list published in the government’s side as it dealt with the mentions in an elec- MP Michelle Sept. 21 of the most influential figures to now-withdrawn prosecution of Vice-Admiral tion year, down from Yves Perron watch in federal politics this fall. Following Mark Norman and delays to crucial military 182 in 2018. That’s in Liberal MP A former president of Rempel-Garner the Throne Speech, a new session with a new procurements. The file will be an important part due to his post, but John McKay the Bloc Québécois, who Conservative Michelle agenda will give MPs a renewed opportunity one this session as the government faces the also his willingness to A recent chair helped rebuild the party Rempel-Garner has been to wield their power as critics or committee economic challenges brought on by CO- take meetings. After of the House Public with leader Yves-François one of the most high- leads as Parliament shifts to more sittings VID-19. Canada’s sizeable defence budget eight terms in office, Safety Committee, Lib- Blanchet, MP Yves Perron profile MPs since her and a focus towards recovery. has been traditionally targeted when the feds Mr. Easter’s comfort- eral MP John McKay beat now-former high- election in Calgary Nose Hill, Alta., in 2011. The Hill Times has compiled, in no par- need to shrink spending. At the same time, able calling it like it is vocal on all areas profile NDP MP Ruth Ellen Brosseau in A fiery combatant on the House floor and on ticular order, a list of 25 MPs—outside of the department is in the midst of major pro- is, while remaining a that touch the file, Berthier-Maskinongé, Que., during the last Twitter, she served as minister of state for cabinet, including parliamentary secretar- curements—including projects to build the loyal member of the even if his comments federal election and is considered one of a western economic diversification from 2013 ies, and the roster of House Leaders, Whips, Canadian Surface Combatants and replace Trudeau team. The af- don’t always make the handful of rookie Bloc MPs who wants to to 2015 and was the Conservative industry and caucus chairs—to watch in the House its fleet of CF-18 fighter jets—that will define fable and involved MP government look good. bring “renewal” to Ottawa, according to the critic under former leader Andrew Scheer. this fall. Canada’s military for decades to come. for Malpeque, P.E.I. has Though he served for Montreal Gazette. Her new role as health critic makes her the been a fixture on the two years as a par- official opposition’s point person on holding Canada-United States liamentary secretary the government to account for its handling of NDP MP Conservative MP Inter-Parliamentary when Mr. Trudeau first Liberal MP the pandemic. Charlie Angus Michael Chong Group, for which he became prime min- Marcus Powlowski NDP MP Charlie Conservative MP was elected as co-chair ister, Mr. McKay no Rookie Liberal MP Liberal MP Angus has represented Michael Chong’s (Wel- in 2016, and has taken longer holds that title Mark Powlowski (Thun- Timmins-James Bay, Ont., lington-Halton Hills, Ont.) an increasingly active and seems comfort- der Bay-Rainy River, Ruby Sahota since 2004. He’s seen as new role as foreign affairs role over in recent able voicing criticism Ont.) is a former emer- Before prorogation, one of the most effec- critic positions him to be years as Canada rene- of the party brand if gency room physician Ruby Sahota, the two- tive MPs in his caucus. a key player this fall, with gotiated its trade deal he thinks it’s war- with two law degrees term Liberal MP for Not shy in playing up partisan theatrics in the Conservative Party under Mr. O’Toole with the United States ranted. He’s long been and in the past has written health and law Brampton North, Ont., the House Chamber and at committee, Mr. looking to take a harder stance on China and adopted a “Team critical of Canada’s policies for the World Health Organiza- was chair of the Proce- Angus is an influential opposition MP who and present a new image of Canada in the Canada” approach to approach on China, tion, according to The Toronto Star. During dure and House Affairs knows his files and knows how to deliver world. Mr. Chong has proven somewhat of U.S. relations. calling for sanctions the SARS and HIN1 epidemics, he worked Committee. The former lawyer’s notability is The House of Commons Chamber, pictured on May 13. The House returns for a new session of the 43rd Parliament and a new Speech from the compelling 20-second sound bites. As his a party maverick in the past, having held in some cases, and in emergency rooms, and has practised largely contingent on keeping that post, with Throne on Sept. 23. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade party’s critic for Indigenous youth, income unorthodox views in the 2017 Conservative earlier this year voiced medicine in First Nations communities and PROC set to once again play an important inequality and affordability, official lan- leadership race and having resigned from his his displeasure that in other countries. Although a government organizing and leadership role in a minority guages, federal economic development in role as minister of intergovernmental rela- committees were so backbencher, Mr. Powlowski is not shy Parliament, particularly as the House works Northern Ontario, ethics, and deputy labour tions under Stephen Harper over a motion to Liberal MP to the McCarthy-era House Un-American her from chairing the status of women commit- slow to be struck amid Canada’s COVID-19 about raising tough questions on how the out its operations amid rising COVID-19 case critic, he’s set for a busy session and will no recognize Quebec as a nation. Activities Committe, many have lauded his tee in 2017, and she was the chair of the ethics response. With prorogation, he voiced government is handling the COVID-19 pan- numbers. doubt continue to raise hell in the House. Nathaniel Erskine- work making Beijing’s human rights record committee in the last session where much of disappointment the committee stopped demic and was one of three Liberal MPs, Smith a central focus of the broader relationship the WE scandal played out. A firebrand oppo- its work investigating systemic racism in along with eight medical doctors, who wrote NDP MP A two-term Liberal between Canada and China, including the sition MP, she’s one to watch this fall. policing services. The seven-term MP for an op-ed in The Star last month arguing Conservative MP Conservative MP Don Davies MP, Mr. Erskine-Smith Chinese government’s persecution of the Scarborough-Guildwood, Ont., also chairs for the use of challenge trials to accelerate the Canada-UK Parliamentary Group. Derek Sloan Michael Barrett NDP MP Don Da- (Beaches-East York, Ont.) has earned himself Uyghurs, which Mr. Genuis calls a “geno- NDP MP COVID-19 vaccine testing. After finishing fourth Conservative MP vies is in his fourth term a reputation as a dissenter and rebel not cide.” Under new leader Mr. O’Toole, the in the Conservative 33-year-old MP for Sherwood Park-Fort Sas- Michael Barrett, who rep- representing Vancouver- afraid to speak out against his party. He was Jenny Kwan Conservative MP leadership race, ques- resents Leeds-Grenville- Kingsway, B.C., in the logged by the Samara Centre for Democracy katchewan, Alta., is now the party’s critic for A two-term NDP MP Bloc Québécois tions loom over how the Thousand Islands and House and was the NDP’s as one of the most independent MPs in the international development and human rights. with a wealth of experi- MP Christine Pierre Poilievre new Conservative leader, Rideau Lakes, Ont., kept health critic in the last ses- House last Parliament, voting against his ence in provincial politics, One of the Conserva- Mr. O’Toole, will handle his role as ethics critic sion, when he proved to caucus’ position 3.4 per cent of the time. Mr. NDP MP Jenny Kwan represents Normandin tive Party’s most high- the controversial rookie MP for Hastings- after Erin O’Toole won the Conservative be a pointed questioner of the government at Erskine-Smith is among at least six Liberal the B.C. riding of Vancou- A rookie Bloc MP profile MPs, Carleton, Lennox and Addington, Ont. Derek Sloan leadership race last month. Mr. Barrett was House of Commons’ Health Committee. With MPs who have backed calls for the govern- Matthew Green ver East, part of a region representing the rid- Ont.’s Pierre Poilievre wasn’t given a critic role when Mr. O’Toole one of the most vocal critics of the govern- a second wave of the pandemic hitting in ment to adopt universal basic income as a One of the NDP’s hit hard by the opioid ing of Saint-Jean, Que., was centre stage during announced his shadow cabinet, but he has ment over the WE Charity scandal during some locales, Mr. Davies’ committee work will priority item to guide its COVID-19 relief eight rookie MPs elected crisis. Over her years on the Hill, she’s been Christine Norman- the House Finance Com- a base of support from social conservatives. the last session and will be in a position to continue to be top of mind for Canadians. measures. He was a member of the House in 2019, Matthew Green a vocal advocate for drug decriminalization, din was measured and thoughtful in her mittee’s study of the WE Charity contro- Liberal MPs have called for his removal keep needling the government on the issue Industry, Science, and Technology Commit- flexed his old Hamilton an idea that’s picked up steam this summer questioning when she stepped in for her versy earlier this year. The Tory caucus’ from the Tory caucus. Former Conservative in the coming weeks. Conservative MP tee last session. city councillor chops at thanks to high-profile calls, including from colleagues on the Procedure and House lone Ottawa-area MP, Mr. Poilievre isn’t a MP Maxime Bernier, to whom Mr. Sloan committee during the the Canadian Association of Chief of Police, Affairs Committee during the last session. stranger to theatrics in the House—during has been likened, proved a thorn in former Eric Duncan Bloc Québécois MP last session. The MP for Hamilton Centre, for governments to consider decriminalizing The group is expected to play a signifi- the SNC-Lavalin affair, he waged a quasi- leader Mr. Scheer’s side post-leadership Bloc MP Stéphane Bergeron A rookie Conserva- cant role this session, particularly when filibuster over four days, in which he spoke Bloc Québecois MP Stéphane Bergeron Ont., did not shy away from testy moments personal possession of illicit drugs. Ms. Kwan election—ultimately leading to Mr. Bernier tive who rose through the Rhéal Fortin it comes to hammering out the logistics almost 100,000 words from the opposition is on his second round in the House, having with his Liberal counterparts, particularly has previously served as deputy whip for her creating his own party—and it’s an open ranks to be named his A former interim lead- of how Parliament will continue to oper- benches. Mr. Poilievre has been an MP previously sat as a Bloc MP from 1997- during committee probes into the WE party, and took the government to task in her question as to whether Mr. O’Toole will face caucus’ Question Period er of the Bloc Québécois ate amid the pandemic. Ms. Normandin since 2004, when he, then-25-years-old, de- 2005. A former Parti Québecois minister in Charity controversy. He was Hamilton’s questioning at the House Citizenship and Im- similar difficulties with Mr. Sloan. co-ordinator, Eric Dun- from 2015 to 2017, MP first Black city councillor and has been a migration Committee last session. also served as a vice-chair for the House feated then-Liberal defence minister David The Hill Times 18 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 | THE HILL TIMES Opinion

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole, Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet, and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh. Hovering over any decision to force an election by either the government or opposition is the possibility of a second wave of COVID-19, writes Bruce Carson. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

The arguments for an early Waiting for the fall economic campaign are dependent on how update or next spring’s budget is well the SFT is received, com- full of unknowns, and some knowns bined with the government’s need that may be unpalatable for the gov- to shut down any House commit- ernment, but make a concerted run tees investigating the WE affair. by the opposition a possibility. Three possible That WE Charity now is shut- Former parliamentary budget tering its Canadian operations offi cer Kevin Page in an article in demonstrates how volatile that The Hill Times Sept. 9 spoke about situation could become. the need for a broader planning There is also the unknown document which puts money be- attraction of the new Conserva- hind the policies for parliamentary tive Party leader, Erin O’Toole. debate. He argued that a longer- His fi rst couple of weeks have term fi scal plan is needed. election date been fairly solid as Canadians While Page is right, such a get to know him. Will they see a plan may scare the hell out of sensible, pragmatic leader who Canadians when they see the debt not only shares their concerns but and defi cit numbers and stand lives them and may do something in stark contrast to a plain “meat about them? This is an unknown and potatoes” approach dealing for Liberals and Conservatives. with the health care and jobs as scenarios The SFT, if it is to be success- offered by the Conservatives. fully received by Canadians, must Also, the longer the wait, the It is arguable that in the calculation as to This would be Trudeau’s third address shortcomings in Can- closer one gets to the release of election as leader and unless the ada’s social safety net revealed the ethics commissioner’s report whether to go or not, there is more pressure Liberals win a sizeable majority, during the pandemic. Childcare, on the government’s WE Charity his days at the party helm may be seniors’ long-term care, women in dealings and the consequences of on Trudeau to get it right than falls on the numbered. Anything less would the workforce, and continuation a second COVID-19 wave. be seen as a failure and a rejec- of economic support programs for The third scenario—next spring shoulders of the other three leaders. tion of his and Finance Minister 1.1-million Canadians still unem- after the budget—seems almost Chrystia Freeland’s “Build Back ployed are a must. logical until one drills down on that confi dence vote; second, a non- Better” plan for Canada. When these issues are ad- option. Waiting may suit the oppo- confi dence motion put after a fall The choice for Canadians, or dressed in a meaningful way, sition much more than the govern- budget or economic update; and perhaps the ballot question, could then Trudeau can move to climate ment. By spring 2021, the ethics lastly, a vote of non-confi dence be framed with the Conservative change and the environment. commissioner will have reported, following a spring budget. Party focused on jobs and health If the Liberals put pet projects the country could be in the middle In all three scenarios Prime care and the Liberals touting their ahead of the real needs of Cana- of the second wave, and there is no Minister Justin Trudeau could green agenda. dians, they may well be punished. predicting how long it will take for simply decide that he wants Par- Also hovering over any deci- Although it may not be an ex- the economy to recover. In turn, it liament dissolved, go to the Gov- sion to force an election by either act fi t in this SFT, given O’Toole’s may be best for the government to ernor General, seeking a fresh the government or opposition is tougher approach to China and go now and for the Conservatives Bruce Carson mandate based on the measures the possibility of a second wave his desire to work with allies on and their new leader to wait. Opinion outlined in the Speech from the of COVID-19. Do politicians want trade issues, Trudeau would be The fi rst scenario will begin to Throne (SFT). to be out campaigning during a wise to include something in the play out after Sept. 23. It is arguable that in the second wave with Parliament dis- SFT on foreign affairs—with solu- Bruce Carson worked in the here are three possible elec- calculation as to whether to go solved and support needed? Or as tions, or at least new approaches. offi ces prime ministers Brian Mul- Ttion date scenarios facing or not, there is more pressure on Hershell Ezrin, former principal If the SFT establishes the right roney and Stephen Harper and Canadians: the fi rst coming on Trudeau to get it right than falls secretary to David Peterson, put it tone with substantive content, it has spent many hours agonizing the heels of the Speech from the on the shoulders of the other “will a six-week campaign help?” may be wise for the government on whether to go to the polls. Throne, presumably on a non- three leaders. The obvious answer is no. to move to an election quickly. The Hill Times THE HILL TIMES | WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 19 Opinion International COVID-19 recovery eff orts will be lessened unless all nations are included

pandemic, an effort must be made tional order predicated on fair- focus on many other crucial goals, Taiwan will continue to appeal Without Taiwan’s on Canada’s part to “rebuild a ness, equality, and co-operation. including battling climate change, to the UN to end the exclusion successful world order.” We are a likeminded ally com- accomplishing Sustainable Devel- of 23.5-million Taiwanese citi- meaningful inclusion “The well-being of the world mitted to progress on the interna- opment Goals (SDGs), advancing zens from its system. As well, the really depends on a rebuild and a tional stage. human rights, supporting Indige- discriminatory policy of excluding in the UN system, the reconstruction of our internation- However, while Taiwan is nous peoples, building peaceful and Taiwanese passport holders and eff orts of the UN will al institutions, and I think that’s eager to advance a world order prosperous societies, and more. journalists from UN premises must the task ahead for Canada and a that is supported by strong inter- Taking SDGs as an example, end. And of course, the UN should be hampered and the great many countries,” said Rae. national institutions, the People’s Taiwan has made strides both ensure that Taiwan has the right Rae is correct—only by having Republic of China continues to domestically and internationally. to meaningfully participate in an ability of countries nations work together in co-oper- use coercion to block Taiwan’s By reducing poverty to historic equal and dignifi ed manner in all ation through strong international meaningful inclusion in the UN lows, expanding the franchise of activities toward advancing SDGs. like Canada to institutions can we restore the world system. In what is an affront to health coverage to the whole na- If we are to restore normalcy pursue an ambitious to pre-pandemic prosperity. Indeed, freedom of the press and human tion, improving our environmen- and engage in the kind of institution the theme for the general debate at rights, even Taiwanese journalists tal record, achieving low infant building which Rae has identi- international agenda the 75th session of the United Na- and passport holders are barred mortality, and more, Taiwan has fi ed as a crucial component of the tions General Assembly will be, “The entirely from UN premises. succeeded in developing in a sus- post-COVID recovery, then we must will be reduced. future we want, the United Nations The impacts of Beijing’s po- tainable and exportable fashion. ensure that all nations are included. we need: reaffi rming our collective litical coercion campaign against It is from this position of Without Taiwan’s meaningful inclu- commitment to multilateralism— Taiwan were made most apparent strength that Taiwan has been able sion in the UN system, the efforts confronting COVID-19 through in the early days of the pandemic, to export its model in the form of of the UN will be hampered and the effective multilateral action.” when the World Health Organiza- unconditional development assis- ability of countries like Canada to Global Affairs Canada has tion and the International Civil tance in co-operation with partner pursue an ambitious international praised multilateralism as the Aviation Organization effectively countries throughout the world. agenda will be reduced. “cornerstone” of Canada’s foreign excluded Taiwan from important Dozens of countries already ben- Whether the goal is to battle a policy. “Global security and pros- and timely information sharing. efi t from this, and Taiwan could once-in-a-generation pandemic, or perity can only be achieved by This not only endangered and do so much more if allowed to par- to rebuild after it, or to return to working together,” reads it website, disenfranchised the 23.5-million ticipate in UN activities, meetings, those crucial tasks that will defi ne and Canada hopes to leverage this people of Taiwan, it also created and mechanisms. our legacy as an international com- Winston Wen-yi Chen multilateralism to advance the the potential for gaps in the global All of these goals—goals munity, we must resolve to work Opinion causes of human rights, develop- response to COVID-19. As the vi- which Canada aspires to accom- in co-operation with one another. ment, peace and security, environ- rus knows no borders, no country plish—require ensuring that all For these efforts to be as effective mental stewardship, diversity and (especially one with one of the parties are at the table, working as possible, Taiwan—like all other hen named Canada’s inclusion, and more. world’s best track records on the in tandem with one another. Thus, nations—must be included. WAmbassador to the United In this context, Taiwan can be pandemic) should be excluded the unjust and counterintuitive Winston Wen-yi Chen is the Nations, former Ontario premier a ready and willing partner for from global efforts to combat it. exclusion of Taiwan must end. representative of the Taipei and interim Liberal Party leader Canada’s important agenda. We Moreover, if we are to move With this in mind, the world Economic and Cultural Offi ce in Bob Rae stated that, to fi ght share the same values and the beyond COVID-19, the interna- should be urging the UN to uphold Canada. COVID-19 and recover from the same commitment to an interna- tional community must restore its its own principles of inclusivity. The Hill Times

More than a billion land birds Canada needs to step up support for migrate from the vast boreal forest of Canada (and Alaska) to winter in tropical South and Central America. Other migratory international tropical conservation species linking us to the tropics include fi sh, whales, and insects. Importantly, tropical landscapes Fund of Canada (ICFC), pub- pandemics and worsening climate While other donors generally are also home to wildlife diseases The tropics are key lished a ground-breaking report change. Conservation is needed increased support for international that exist in a delicate balance with on Canadian support for tropical most, that is, in the tropics. conservation—some dramati- their animal hosts. They are the to regulating climate, conservation. We found that Can- cally—during that period, Canada’s same diseases—such as COVID-19, ada—while recently increasing conservation aid has been and re- Ebola, SARS, and others—that can supplying and fi ltering conservation efforts at home—is mains scant. The country’s average crossover to humans when their water, and providing near the back of the pack among annual contribution between 2016 balance in nature is upended. wealthy nations when it comes to and 2018, for example, was just over In our report, we argue that pollinators for the paying to save tropical nature. $10-million—less by two orders of Canada can still become a cham- Our fi ndings come just days magnitude than that contributed by pion for tropical conservation. We world’s food crops. after the release of a devastating France and Germany (more than do the math and recommend that new United Nations report card US$1-billion each) to help lower- Canada match or exceed other top on global efforts to protect wild- income countries save nature. donors by increasing Canadian life. That report, the fi fth Global Even though Prime Minister funds for international conservation Biodiversity Outlook, found that, Justin Trudeau announced in 2019 to at least $650-million per year. a decade after setting targets to that Canada was “stepping up as We call on the federal govern- stop the decline and loss of nature, a world leader in biodiversity and ment to urge other industrialized countries around the world—in- nature conservation,” the country countries to up their support for con- cluding Canada—have collectively has not been among the top 10 servation within developing nations failed to reach any of them. Biodi- donors of biodiversity-related as well. Our report also recommends versity, the UN report suggests, is Environment and Climate Change international aid since 2012. that more of Canada’s interna- in a freefall; life on earth, includ- Yet, Canada needs the trop- tional funding to help fi ght climate Molly Bartlett Minister Jonathan Wilkinson is ing human life, is in peril. pictured in a pre-pandemic media ics as much as the tropics need change goes to nature-based climate Opinion The lesson for Canada is clear: scrum on Jan. 28. The Hill Times Canada. More than three-quarters solutions that simultaneously help we can’t stem the global tide of photograph by Andrew Meade of the world’s amphibians, land biodiversity and people. vanishing wildlife just by saving it mammals, freshwater fi sh, ants, Canada needs to step up now. anada is a global cheapskate at home. Ottawa’s lopsided focus The lesson is not being heard. fl owering plants, and marine We can stop the destruction of Cwhen it comes to supporting on protecting nature within Cana- Our report compares biodiversity- fi sh live there. A third of Earth’s tropical nature before the harm the world’s most threatened and da while offering little support for related bilateral offi cial develop- productivity goes on there, con- done reaches around the world— biologically rich tropical ecosys- it elsewhere ignores a vital truth: ment assistance—the main source verting sunlight into energy that like the pandemic—to remind Ca- tems—despite the risks to food, conservation is needed most where of international conservation supports life. The tropics are key nadians that we’re all connected. water, climate, and health when the variety of life is richest, where fi nance—from donor nations of to regulating climate, supplying Molly Bartlett is executive these ecosystems are destroyed. it’s at greatest risk, and where it’s the Organization for Economic and fi ltering water, and providing director of the International Con- This week, our organization, most likely to unleash existential Co-operation and Development pollinators for the world’s food servation Fund of Canada. the International Conservation threats to humanity—including between 2002 and 2018. crops. The Hill Times 20 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 | THE HILL TIMES A look back at the 2019 Throne Speech CLASSIFIEDS The Hill Times photographs by Sam Garcia and Andrew Meade The Hill Times Information and took a look back at scenes from the last Speech from the Throne, which took place on Dec. 5, 2019. advertisement placement: 613-232-5952 classifi[email protected]

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WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 23 who have made their mark on policy and leadership. Anne McLellan and Senator Return of Parliament and Speech from the Peter Harder will take their place among a Throne—The House of Commons will return cohort of other stellar Canadians who we’ve from the fi rst mid-mandate prorogation honoured over the last 33 years, people called by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Back in business: Parliament who have dedicated themselves to mak- Aug. 18. The government will lay out its ing Canada a better place through policy priorities in the Throne Speech. leadership and public service. The gala Politics and the Pen 2020: Digital event will be held on Thursday, Oct. 15, at Edition—Politics and the Pen will hold a kicks off a new session the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, 255 virtual event on Wednesday, Sept. 23. Poli- Front St. W., Toronto. tics and the Pen is a highlight of political SUNDAY, OCT. 18 Ottawa’s social calendar and an important NDP MP annual fundraising event benefi ting the Charlie Angus War: How Confl ict Shaped Us with Writers’ Trust. The in-person event regularly held an Margaret MacMillan—Margaret Macmillan attracts 500 guests from Canada’s political animated press shares her insights into the very nature of and literary circles. The 2020 digital event conference war—from the ancient Greeks to modern will feature a special presentation of the times—with CBC’s Adrian Harewood. In her 20th Shaughnessy Cohen Prize as well as on Sept. 21 sweeping new book, international bestsell- memorable moments from past galas. To on the ethics ing author and historian MacMillan analyzes date, Politics and the Pen has raised more commissioner's the tangled history of war and society and than $4.5-million to support the programs recent ruling our complicated feelings towards it and of the Writers’ Trust. This year’s fi nalists that former towards those who fi ght. It explores the ways are: Canada on the United Nations Security ambassador in which changes in society have affected Council: A Small Power on a Large Scale, David the nature of war and how in turn wars have by Adam Chapnick; Peace and Good Order: changed the societies that fi ght them, in- The Case for Indigenous Justice in Canada, MacNaughton cluding the ways in which women have been by Harold R. Johnson; Claws of the Panda: violated both participants in and the objects of war. Beijing’s Campaign of Infl uence and Intimi- the Confl ict The free, pre-recorded event is Sunday, Oct. dation in Canada, by Jonathan Manthorpe; of Interest 18, at 2 p.m. RSVP at writersfestival.org. Truth Be Told: My Journey Through Life and Act in his WEDNESDAY, OCT. 21 the Law, by Beverley McLachlin; and Cana- dealings with dian Justice, Indigenous Injustice, by Kent government Munk Dialogues Returns—The Munk De- Roach. For information and sponsorship, bates announced a second series of Munk Dia- contact Julia Yu, events manager, at jyu@ for Palantir. logues, live, hour-long conversations with some writerstrust.com The Hill Times of the world’s sharpest minds and brightest THURSDAY, SEPT. 24 photograph by thinkers. The autumn 2020 Munk Dialogues Andrew Meade will focus on the big issues transforming our Canada Briefi ng for Ambassadors and world, from the U.S. election to the continuing High Commissioners—Former Liberal fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic to geopoli- cabinet minister Gar Knutson continues a tics and international relations. On Wednesday, longstanding tradition of offering ambas- Oct. 21, at 8 pm EDT it will feature dialogue sadors, high commissioners, and senior with Newt Gingrich, former Speaker of U.S. offi cials within the diplomatic community a House of Representatives and bestselling behind-closed-doors analysis of the current SATURDAY, SEPT. 26 world’s leading investigative journalists, scholar, and racial justice campaigner, on the author, on the legacy of Trump’s fi rst term as political landscape and the impacts on will talk about the behind the scenes of future of the politics of race and social justice president, and the future of U.S politics, two domestic and foreign relations. Knutson Green Party Leadership Online Voting U.S. President Donald Trump’s re-election in the shadow of the most consequential U.S. weeks out from November’s vote. The Munk will speak on “Trudeau’s Liberal Agenda: Begins—Online voting to choose the next bid. The Munk Dialogues will be available election in a generation. The Munk Dialogues Dialogues will be available live and on-demand Challenges that Lie Ahead” and former leader of the federal Green Party begins live and on-demand on the free CBC Gem will be available live and on-demand on the on the free CBC Gem streaming service (cb- Liberal cabinet minister David Pratt will today and will continue until Oct. 3. streaming service (cbcgem.ca) and on the free CBC Gem streaming service (cbcgem. cgem.ca) and on the Munk Debates website deliver remarks on “Towards a Darwin- SUNDAY, SEPT. 27 Munk Debates website (www.munkdebates. ca) and on the Munk Debates website (www. (www.munkdebates.com/dialogues). ian Foreign Policy for Canada: Adapt and com/dialogues). munkdebates.com/dialogues). Thrive.” Thursday, Sept. 24, from 10-11 Commanding Hope with Thomas Homer- SATURDAY, OCT. 24 a.m. Register via Eventbrite. Dixon—Calling on history, cutting-edge SATURDAY, OCT. 3 WEDNESDAY, OCT. 14 B.C. Election—On Sept. 21, B.C. Pre- Donald Trump: Four More Years?—The research, complexity science, and even Green Party Leader Announcement—The Munk Dialogues Returns—The Munk mier John Horgan called a snap election for University of Ottawa’s Centre for Inter- Lord of the Rings, Thomas Homer-Dixon Green Party of Canada is set to announce Debates announced a second series of his province, to be held on Oct. 24. national Policy Studies hosts a webinar lays out the tools we can command to its new leader in a virtual event at 8 p.m. Munk Dialogues, live, hour-long conversa- MONDAY, OCT. 26 on “Donald Trump: Four More Years?” rescue a world on the brink. Journalist EST. tions with some of the world’s sharpest exploring the state of the U.S. presidential John Geddes sits minds and bright- Voting Day for Toronto Byelections— campaign, the Democratic Party, and U.S. down with the est thinkers. The Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced democracy in the Trump years. Former bestselling author autumn 2020 on Sept. 18 that byelections to fi ll two columnist Jeffrey Simpson will moderate and thinker to Munk Dialogues previously Liberal-held ridings—Toronto the discussion featuring three Americans: discuss his latest will focus on Centre, Ont., and York Centre, Ont., won by Regina Bateson, political scientist at the book, Command- the big issues Bill Morneau and Michael Levitt, respec- University of Ottawa; James M. McCormick, ing Hope: The transforming our tively, in 2019—will be held today. professor of political science at Iowa State Power We Have world, from the University; and David M. Shribman, former to Renew a World U.S. election to WEDNESDAY, OCT. 28 executive editor of the Post-Gazette and in Peril. The free, the continuing Munk Dialogues Returns—The Munk Globe and Mail columnist. Thursday, Sept. pre-recorded fallout of the CO- Debates announced a second series of Munk 24, 4:30-6 p.m. Register via Eventbrite. event is Sunday, VID-19 pandemic Dialogues, live, hour-long conversations with FRIDAY, SEPT. 25 Sept. 27, at 2 to geopolitics some of the world’s sharpest minds and p.m. RSVP at and international brightest thinkers. The autumn 2020 Munk Examining the Options—ISG Senator writersfestival. relations. On Dialogues will focus on the big issues trans- Diane Bellemare will take part in a panel org. Wednesday, Oct. forming our world, from the U.S. election discussion on “Examining the Options,” WEDNESDAY, 14, at 8 pm EDT to the continuing fallout of the COVID-19 part of a four-day online conference on SEPT. 30 it will feature pandemic to geopolitics and international “Choosing the Right Target: Real Options dialogue with relations. Wednesday, Oct. 28, at 8 pm EDT for the Bank of Canada’s Mandate Renew- Munk Robert Reich, it will feature dialogue with James Carville, al,” hosted by McGill University. She will Dialogues former U.S. labor U.S. Democratic Party stalwart, political be joined by former Bank of Canada gover- Returns—The secretary, eco- strategist, and bestselling author, on the nor David Dodge; Evan Siddall, CEO at the Munk Debates nomic inequality likely outcomes of the November 3, 2020. Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation; announced a activist, and fi lm- U.S. election, one week out from this high- David Andolfatto, professor of Economics at second series of maker, on how stakes global event. The Munk Dialogues Simon Fraser University; Kevin Carmi- Munk Dialogues, B.C. Premier John Horgan, pictured during a fi rst ministers meeting in 2017, has to meet the once will be available live and on-demand on the chael, journalist at the Financial Post; and live, hour-long called for a snap election in his province. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade in a generation free CBC Gem streaming service (cbcgem. Angela Redish, professor at the Vancouver conversations societal chal- ca) and on the Munk Debates website (www. School of Economics, University of British with some of the lenges presented THURSDAY, OCT. 8 munkdebates.com/dialogues). Columbia. Friday, Sept. 25, at 3 p.m. world’s sharpest minds and brightest think- by COVID19 and its shakeout of the global The Parliamentary Calendar is a free Conference registration available at mcgill. ers. The autumn 2020 Munk Dialogues Munk Dialogues Returns—The Munk De- economy. The Munk Dialogues will be events listing. Send in your political, ca/maxbellschool. will focus on the big issues transform- bates announced a second series of Munk Dia- available live and on-demand on the free cultural, diplomatic, or governmental event Vulnerable: The Law, Policy and Ethics ing our world, from the U.S. election to logues, live, hour-long conversations with some CBC Gem streaming service (cbcgem.ca) in a paragraph with all the relevant details of COVID-19—The fi ve editors of the new the continuing fallout of the COVID-19 of the world’s sharpest minds and brightest and on the Munk Debates website (www. under the subject line ‘Parliamentary Cal- open-access book discuss a range of topics pandemic to geopolitics and international thinkers. The autumn 2020 Munk Dialogues munkdebates.com/dialogues). endar’ to [email protected] by Wednes- on the impact of the pandemic and take relations. The series will air weekly for will focus on the big issues transforming our THURSDAY, OCT. 15 day at noon before the Monday paper or by Q&A in a free webinar for all audiences. ten weeks launching Wednesday, Sept. world, from the U.S. election to the continuing Friday at noon for the Wednesday paper. We Registration is required for the zoom link 30, 8 pm ET with New York Times’ White fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic to geopoli- PPF Testimonial Dinner and Awards—Join can’t guarantee inclusion of every event, rd at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/vulnerable- House correspondent, Maggie Haberman, tics and international relations. On Thursday, the Public Policy Forum at the 33 annual but we will defi nitely do our best. Events the-law-policy-and-ethics-of-covid-19-tick- in dialogue with Munk Debates Chair, Oct. 8, at 8 pm EDT it will feature dialogue event to network and celebrate as the can be updated daily online, too. ets-117933635679. 12– 2 p.m. (EDT). Rudyard Griffi ths. 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