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Conservative leadership candidates Lewis, Heard on the Hill MacKay pull out of True North’s televised debate Conservative leadership hope- by Palak Mangat fuls and Peter MacK- ay dropped out of the Independent Press Gallery of Canada’s leader- ship debate last week, hours before it was scheduled to happen on July Writers’ Trust finalists 29. Ms. Lewis said that her doctor had ordered her to stay home because of an ear infection and fever (she has tested negative for probe Indigenous injustice, COVID-19), and shortly after, Mr. MacKay’s team said it would not be taking part in a debate “where Conservative columnist Candice she is not present,” in order “to be Malcolm, pictured during the Canada-China relations, fair to all.” In a release just after Independent Press Gallery of Canada’s 4 p.m. that day, the group wrote July 29 event, said Peter MacKay that it would move ahead with the ‘abandoned’ what was supposed to event that was scheduled for 7 p.m., be a Conservative leadership debate Ottawa on international stage but instead opted for a “fireside after Leslyn Lewis dropped out for chat” with the remaining two health reasons. Photograph courtesy participants, and Erin of True North’s YouTube O’Toole. “We will be speaking with the candidates who have gone to she said before the chats began. great length and expense to come “Leadership is about resiliency, in to talk about their ideas,” the re- courage, and trust. Voters can judge lease said. Candice Malcolm, a con- for themselves what they think of servative columnist who heads the Peter MacKay’s last-minute deci- group and hosted the event with sion to renege on his commitment.” moderator Andrew Lawton of True The group bills itself as “an alterna- North, took a shot at Mr. MacKay tive to the government-influenced for “abandoning” and requesting Parliamentary Press Gallery,” the event be postponed. “He lives in and Ms. Malcolm added that it , he is here in Toronto right was “putting forward the tough now. But he has chosen to abandon questions that are important to This year’s shortlisted books for the Writers’ Trust of Canada’s Shaughnessy Cohen Prize for Political Writing dive tonight’s debate,” she said, noting it Conservative members and not the into timely topics like Canada-China relations and Indigenous injustice. The winner taking home the grand prize of is difficult to change logistics like irrelevant issues obsessed upon by $25,000 will be named at a digital gala in September. Book cover images courtesy of UBC Press, McClelland & Stewart, hotel bar rentals, technical crew, the mainstream media.” Among the Cormorant Books, Simon & Schuster Canada, and McGill-Queen’s University Press and journalists who “had already topics Mr. Lawton probed the two flown in from all over the country leadership candidates about were ive finalists were named last insight into the court’s “personal enous Injustice: The Gerald Stan- to cover this event.” free speech, party and caucus unity, Fweek for the Writers’ Trust of dynamic and its operations.” ley and Colten Boushie Case. The “We’re not the CBC, we don’t free trade, and immigration. The Canada’s Shaughnessy Co- The four other shortlisted books announcement comes at a timely have billions of dollars to waste, party will name its leader Aug. 21, hen Prize for Political Writing, are: Royal Military College of moment, particularly in the wake just to do this all again next week,” and the event is available online. including the first woman chief Canada defence professor Adam of calls for racial equity for Black justice at the Supreme Court of Chapnick for Canada on the and Indigenous people in Canada Canada, Beverley McLachlin. In Security Coun- amid the pandemic, Prime Minis- her memoir Truth Be Told: My cil: A Small Power on a Large ter ’s failed bid for Journey Through Life and the Stage; Lake Cree Na- a UN Security Council seat this Wente named head of Law, Ms. McLachlin chronicles tion member and former Crown year, and increased scrutiny of Canada Council for the her beginnings as a small-town prosecutor Harold Johnson the relations between his govern- Alberta girl, to becoming an ac- for Peace and Good Order: The ment and China. Each finalist Arts, first Indigenous complished and the lon- Case for Indigenous Justice in receives $2,500 and vies for the person to chair Canadian gest-serving chief justice of the Canada; foreign correspondent grand prize of $25,000. The win- country’s history. “It is essential Jonathan Manthorpe for Claws ner will be chosen on Sept. 23 at Heritage portfolio reading for anyone interested in of the Panda: Beijing’s Campaign a digital gala, and will be chosen Former CBC Radio Metro the intersection of law and poli- of Influence and Intimidation in by a jury that includes the late Morning columnist Jesse Wente tics in Canada,” said the jury in a Canada; and University of To- Greg Donaghy, HuffPost Cana- was named president of the July 29 release of the announce- ronto law professor Kent Roach da’s Althia Raj, and Independent Canada Council for the Arts last ment, adding that the book offers for Canadian Justice, Indig- Senator Paula Simons. week by Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault for a five-year term. An Ojibwe of the Serpent River First a release announcing the award, Nation, Mr. Wente has long been Greens honour late staffer adding “she was hard-working, and an advocate for Indigenous art with Angela Rickman yet brought a spirit of mischief and and has in the past worked with fun to work.” the Toronto International Film Memorial Award, ‘the Ms. May’s days with Rickman Festival. Other accolades include rarest of people’ date back to their time working being the first winner of the Reel Jesse Wente, former CBC radio Metro The with the Sierra Club of Canada, Activist Award from the Reelworld Morning columnist, was named announced last week that it will set and most recently, in the 2019 Film Festival and the first director president of the Canada Council up an award to honour the party’s election, when she helped the of the Indigenous Screen Office. for the Arts last week. Photograph late policy director through the party draft its official platform. Be- The council promotes art by courtesy of Angela Rickman Memorial Award. fore working for the Greens, Rick- investing in grants and services The motion was passed unani- man worked in the NDP leader’s for artists and art groups focused ment, Mr. Wente becomes the first mously at the party’s federal coun- office on the Hill from 2011 to on music, theatre, visual arts, and Indigenous person to act as chair cil meeting on July 26, to recognize 2018, mainly under the tenure of dance, among others. “Arts and of a Canadian Heritage portfolio, the environmentalist who worked Tom Mulcair‘s leadership. Rick- culture play a decisive role in our which includes 16 agencies. “I in the offices of former NDP MPs man died on July 17 at the age of living together. These areas have want to acknowledge everyone Linda Duncan and Ian Waddell, 56 from ALS. The award will be a unifying effect. They stimulate who has reached out today. It’s Late Green Party policy director with the Sierra Club of Canada, presented at each biennial general our and imagination, deeply appreciated. I hope to live Angela Rickman, left, is pictured with and a host of environmental NGOs meeting to a member “who, like and increase the general well- up to the faith and trust you have then-environment commissioner Julie during her time. Green parliamen- Angela, has made significant con- being of individuals and commu- placed in me. Chi miigwetch!” Gelfand in March 2018. Photograph tary leader called tributions to Green policy develop- nities,” the minister said in a July tweeted Mr. Wente in response to courtesy of Rickman’s Rickman “the rarest of people” in ment,” the release added. 28 release. With the announce- the news.

new book to be released in the fall pline” at the federal and provincial minority Parliament calls for fewer their own parties. Whipped: Party New book details inner dives into these sometimes compet- level, a July 29 release noted. shenanigans and, as NDP House Discipline in Canada, hits shelves workings of whips ing interests. Authored by Memorial Before the pandemic gripped Leader Peter Julian said, makes on Sept. 15, days before the House University of Newfoundland politi- much of the country and sent many communication between parties is scheduled to return on Sept. Toeing the party line and bal- cal science professor Alex Marland, MPs back into their ridings, Chief “sacrosanct.” Since then, we’ve seen 21. It draws on 131 interviews ancing party expectations while who in the past has edited Inside Government Whip MPs like Conservative with politicians and staffers of all representing constituents is no the Campaign: Managing Elections told The Hill Times this year he and Liberal Nate Erskine-Smith stripes, including Ms. May, Brian doubt a difficult task for even the in Canada, the book logs “the good, hopes to “operate on a basis of hav- defy their respective parties’ whips Mulroney, Bob Rae, Gilles Du- most experienced Hillites, and a the bad, and the ugly of party disci- ing no surprises,” especially as a and not hold back on criticizing ceppe, and Michael Ignatieff. THE HILL TIMES | MONDAY, AUGUST 3, 2020 3 News

on the Tiger Team,” according to the report. “[Throughout] its dis- cussions, the Tiger Team focused PM’s ‘Tiger Team’ meant to address on short-term initiatives without considering systemic challenges raised in various organization- specific studies or class-action diversity, inclusion in Canada’s lawsuits (the CAF and the RCMP), such as workplace culture and discrimination.” The Abella Commission, which led to the creation of the Employ- national intelligence and security ment Equity Act, unfolded in 1984, said Noa Mendelsohn Aviv, director of the equality program at the Ca- nadian Civil Liberties Association. community hasn’t met since 2018 “The first Employment Equity Act was in 1986. The current [act] is 25 years old, and that act calls When asked to expand, Ms. for serious accountability mea- Continued from page 1 Marcoux noted that in addition to sures, serious long-term and short- and inclusion issues hasn’t met the “well-documented” benefits of term goal setting, serious monitor- since July 2018. a diverse workplace and inclusive ing and reviews for organization In their lengthy 2019 annual workforce across a large body of accountability,” said Ms. Aviv. report, which was tabled in Parlia- research, as well as the commit- “So we always need to be opti- ment only a few days before the tee’s belief that Canada’s public mistic and hopeful and try to move nation-wide COVID-19 lockdown service should reflect the popula- things forward, but we’ve also been began in March, the National Se- tion it serves, “a more diverse work- working on these issues for a very curity and Intelligence Committee force ensures that organizations long time,” said Ms. Aviv. “There are of Parliamentarians, composed of are benefitting from the broad clear obligations there, obligations 11 MPs and Senators and chaired range of perspectives and talent that, according to this report, have by Liberal MP David McGuinty that Canada has to offer.” simply not been met.” (Ottawa South, Ont.), focused con- “Finally, the committee notes Ms. Aviv said she believes that siderable attention on the issue of that diversity is particularly impor- there is a notion that things are diversity and inclusion in the secu- tant inside security and intelligence getting better, that they get better rity and intelligence community. organizations because it allows on their own, and that patience is The review was conducted for them to leverage language skills, required to change organizational several reasons, according to the re- community contacts and cultural culture. port, most importantly because “chal- competencies, and protects against “But if you actually look at the lenges to increasing diversity and groupthink mindsets that permeate trajectory and the amount of time inclusion persist in the security and more homogeneous organizations,” that’s passed, and the amount of intelligence community even after de- according to Ms. Marcoux. harm that’s been done to people cades of legislation, multiple reports Tim McSorley, national coordi- in these organizations, and the ill- and repeated calls for change.” nator with the International Civil effect it’s having on the effective- “These issues are particu- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Liberties Monitoring Group, told ness of the organizations them- larly important for organizations pictured on July 16, 2020, The Hill Times that “there needs selves, then you understand that responsible for protecting the na- at a press conference on to be a level of accountability and things won’t change on their own,” tional security of Canada and the the Hill. The Hil Times transparency in terms of what the said Ms. Aviv. rights and freedoms of Canadians.” photograph by Andrew Meade words on paper mean.” According to RCMP spokes- The report also notes that the “Ti- “I think a big question is that person Catherine Fortin, the ger Team” established in 2017, creat- we see, year-after-year, whether it’s RCMP has implemented a num- ed “with the stated aim of ‘exploring, When it comes to the specifics “The ap- three-year plans or five-year plans ber of initiatives to increase the advancing and implementing joint of diversity and inclusion in the preciates the work undertaken by are in line with Treasury Board ratio of women, visible minorities, efforts to learn from one another security and intelligence community, [NSICOP],” according to Mr. Bujold, recommendations, it seems like and Indigenous people within and share best practices to enhance it was “probably a mistake to move it [and] sees diversity and inclusion there’s a plan and then the next their ranks, with objectives to diversity and inclusion within and into that lane or allow it to be moved as an important means to making plan seems to repeat very similar include 30 per cent women, 20 across [their] organizations through into that lane,” said Prof. Wark. its national security and intelli- issues around the importance of per cent of people from visible a variety of activities and initiatives,’” “If an initiative of this kind was gence community even more effec- lowering barriers [around] increas- minority groups, and 10 per cent has not met since July 2018. going to be sustained and picked up tive in protecting Canadians,” ac- ing diversity and inclusion within Indigenous people. In January 2017, the leaders of by all the different elements of the cording to Mr. Bujold in an emailed these organizations,” said Mr. “We intend to reach these goals the Canadian Armed Forces, the security and intelligence commu- statement to The Hill Times. McSorley. “While it does seem that through a targeted approach to Canadian Coast Guard, Canadian nity, it needed to be overseen by se- “We have been working for a the numbers have gotten slightly recruiting, using advertising and Border Services Agency, CSIS, nior leadership in the PCO [outside] number of years to improve diver- better over the last 10 or 11 years, it marketing to position the RCMP Canadian Security Establishment, of the deliverology mechanism,” sity and inclusion in the security doesn’t seem like anything new is as the employer of choice to people Department of National Defense said Prof. Wark. “In other words, and intelligence community. This is coming out, it seems that it remains who may not have considered a and the RCMP established the it should have been taken up as a critical, not just in terms of better the same question each time a new career in policing,” according to Ms. Tiger Team. priority by the national and security representing Canadian communi- plan is put together.” Fortin. “The RCMP is committed to National security expert Wesley and intelligence advisor, and it’s ties, but in making security and “So what are they doing on the inclusiveness and diversity of all Wark, a professor at the University that senior officer in PCO who intelligence agencies more effective ground to actually change and to types within the organization. We of Ottawa, told The Hill Times that would have the power and clout to at doing their job.” increase diversity and inclusion believe that the more diverse we the initiative to create a Tiger Team really make sure that something Mr. McGuinty, the commit- in the security and intelligence are when it comes to gender, ethnic was a product of a push by Prime significant happened in this way.” tee’s chair, was not available for community,” said Mr. McSorley. background, religion or sexual Minister Justin Trudeau (Papineau, “I don’t understand why the an interview, but in an emailed “Who is accountable if they don’t orientation, the better we are able Que.) in late 2016, and because of a national security and intelligence statement to The Hill Times, the meet those goals, and what kind to serve all Canadians.” meeting Mr. Trudeau requested with adviser himself did not take this executive director of the commit- of consequences are there?” According to DND spokes- the heads of agencies in the security up, and the committee of parlia- tee, Rennie Marcoux, wrote that When asked about the Tiger person Major T.A. Smyth, “DND and intelligence community as well mentarians notes that although it although the report did not make Team, Mr. McSorley said that and the CAF place unprecedented as with the Privy Council Office. doesn’t attach any explicit criti- any findings or recommendations looking at some of the critiques emphasis on ensuring diversity “Sadly, the tigers seem ulti- cism to this, the whole Tiger Team as to the national security and within the report, the fact that it and gender equality in military mately to have gone to sleep,” effort obviously just faded away intelligence adviser’s role within was composed solely of members human resource management as according to Prof. Wark’s April all together after a period of time,” the Tiger Team, the committee rec- from HR departments was part of part of efforts to strengthen the 2020 working paper addressing said Prof. Wark. ognizes the merit of the commu- the problem. operational force and to position the NSICOP’s findings. “It is time, The deputy secretary to the nity approach to address diversity According to the report, the DND and the CAF as inclusive or- perhaps, for the prime minister to cabinet resides within the PCO, and inclusion issues—and that its committee noted several shortcom- ganizations. Diversity is viewed as crack the whip again.” underneath the Clerk, and the recommendations reinforce the ings with this initiative, including a source of strength and flexibility “This kind of Tiger Team national security and intelligence value of the coordinated effort. the lack of specific objectives for to build the capacity of the CAF concept moved into the lane of de- advisor is a very senior deputy “The security and intelligence diversity and inclusion as well as and the civilian workforce.” liverology, in the sense that it was minister position that ranks community is best placed to de- the development of a performance “DND and the CAF are overseen by the deputy secretary almost as an equivalent position termine which individual or office measurement framework to assess working with other government to the cabinet, but I’m not sure to the clerk of the Privy Council, is best suited to lead or direct this the success of its initiatives. departments as a community that was the original idea—that’s according to Prof. Wark. work,” according to Ms. Marcoux. “The representatives from each and considering the findings and just where it ended up in terms of According to PCO spokesperson In its conclusions, the report organization were all from human recommendations of this report maintaining some momentum and Pierre-Alain Bujold, the work of the notes that “building diverse and resources departments and orga- to inform future decision making,” producing reports for a period of Tiger Team is ongoing, and cur- inclusive workforces is essential nizations did not seek out mem- according to Mr. Smyth. time,” according to Prof. Wark in rently chaired by the Department of to the effectiveness of the security bers of employment equity groups [email protected] an interview with The Hill Times. National Defense (DND). and intelligence community.” for membership or participation The Hill Times 4 MONDAY, AUGUST 3, 2020 | THE HILL TIMES News Lewis courts dairy farmers, Sloan attacks WHO as Conservative leadership underdogs burn through cash in late advertising push

different groups of Facebook users a right-wing political media organi- eyes on the prize. I think Leslyn Leslyn Lewis and who fit a desired profile, at a rela- zation run by Jeff Ballingall, who is Lewis is really pushing hard and Lewis, Sloan campaigns tively low cost. That means political also working as the digital director doing a good job,” said Mr. Tester. spent 20k on ads in a week Derek Sloan spent campaigns can try to reel in sup- for Mr. O’Toole’s campaign. “It’s a late push, but it’s the right Mr. Sloan’s campaign had roughly $20,000 in a porters or donors by showing them Mr. Sloan’s campaign page had time to spend the money.” spent nearly $19,000 on Facebook an ad the campaign thinks will generated the next-most activity In contrast, Mr. O’Toole’s cam- ads in the week leading up to July week on a last-minute resonate the most with them. over the same period of time— paign has slowed its spending on 28, roughly a third of its $58,000 Through its ad library, Face- roughly 329,000 engagements— Facebook ads recently, which Mr. Facebook advertising total for the bid to shore up book also gives observers a better followed by Ms. Lewis’s campaign, Tester said was “bizarre” this late campaign. Ms. Lewis’ campaign look than other advertising plat- with 171,000, and Mr. MacKay’s in the campaign. had spent nearly $21,000 over the support, while Erin forms at the different ads each page, with 101,000. Spokespeople from the O’Toole same week, more than half of its O’Toole’s campaign political campaign is running, However, engagement on Face- and MacKay campaigns declined $37,000 total for the campaign. approximately how much money book is not necessarily a measure to be interviewed about their digital By comparison, Mr. MacKay’s cam- slowed its online ad was spent on each, and how many people they reached. spending to a trickle. MacKay has outspent all rivals combined Continued from page 1 during campaign tion of hundreds of thousands of A recent Maru/Blue online Canadians as the party’s election opinion poll commissioned by date draws near, while front- The suggested that runners Peter MacKay and Erin Mr. MacKay is the front-runner in O’Toole appear to have shifted the Conservative leadership race, their focus to getting out the vote. with 55 per cent of respondents Each campaign has run tar- suggesting that they would put geted ads on Facebook over the Mr. MacKay at the top of their last month. Unlike regular posts, ballot, versus 25 per cent for Mr. Facebook ads are inserted into the O’Toole (Durham, Ont.), 11 per feeds of Facebook users as they cent for Ms. Lewis, and 11 per browse their accounts—they do cent for Mr. Sloan (Hastings— not have to visit the candidate’s Lennox and Addington, Ont.) page to see the ads. The Conservative leadership Many of the leadership cam- election is not determined by a paigns’ ads have been tailored popular vote, however, but by around particular issues, or for winning the most votes from party audiences the campaigns hope to members in a majority of Cana- win over before the Aug. 21 dead- da’s federal ridings. line for mail-in ballots, when the Mr. MacKay has spent $222,000 next leader of the Conservative on targeted Facebook ads to Party will be decided. promote his campaign as of July Facebook has become a key 28, significantly more than the advertising platform for political other candidates. As of July 28, campaigns in Canada over the last Mr. O’Toole’s campaign had spent several years, according to digital a total of nearly $109,000 on those Underdog candidate Leslyn Lewis ran one ad appealing to dairy farmers, who helped outgoing leader to campaign strategists. The platform ads; Mr. Sloan’s campaign had win his leadership campaign in 2017. Screengrab of Facebook’s ad library is still widely used by Canadians, spent just shy of $59,000, and and gives advertisers the ability Leslyn Lewis’s campaign had to show a variety of simple ads to spent roughly $37,000. Mr. O’Toole of success in the closing days of a advertising strategies, but both paign spent just more than $6,500 and Mr. MacKay political campaign, said Dean Tes- told The Hill Times that they were during that week, and Mr. O’Toole’s have been running ter, the president of Tester Digital, focused now on getting out the vote. spent less than $1,700. ads on Facebook who has done digital campaign One MacKay campaign ad Ms. Lewis’s campaign began for months, but work for several provincial parties viewed several thousand times running ads on Facebook in mid- Mr. Sloan and Ms. and high-profile political leaders, simply showed a photo of Mr. June. Early ads promoted some of Lewis only began and previously worked on Maxime MacKay under text that said, her interviews with the press, took doing so in June. Bernier’s 2017 Conservative Party “I will be Canada’s jobs prime a stance against human traffick- The free posts leadership campaign. minister.” Another ad focused on ing, and vowed she would over- and paid ads on Many of the Facebook ads run , including the text, “We haul the long-term care sector. Facebook from Mr. by the O’Toole and Sloan cam- need to listen, and acknowledge More recent ads include a O’Toole’s campaign paigns in particular appear to be that systemic racism exists in video viewed more than 100,000 have generated the designed to entice people to “like,” Canada,” and showing a video times in which Ms. Lewis makes most activity from comment, or share the post or of Mr. MacKay speaking on that a case for herself as the best op- viewers among the the candidate’s Facebook page, topic during the English-language tion to defeat the Liberals in an campaigns: accord- and not to persuade a viewer to Conservative leadership debate election, in part because of her ing to Facebook sta- vote for their candidate, said Mr. in June. credibility on environmental is- tistics, Mr. O’Toole’s Tester, who is not supporting any Another ad included the text sues—she holds a masters degree campaign page had of the candidates in this race. “uniting Canadians,” along with a in environmental studies—and generated roughly “It’s all attacking Justin Trudeau. video clip from the debate show- because she can bring new people 403,000 reactions, Attacking China. It’s very click-bait. ing Mr. MacKay speaking about into the party, including those in comments, and It’s not, ‘here’s my plan, here’s why divisions in the country between urban areas. Another ad is aimed shares in the week you should vote for me,’” he said, “regions, people, [and] places.” at social conservatives; in others, leading up to July describing some of the O’Toole Mr. MacKay’s campaign has she promises to stand up for gun 30. Mr. O’Toole’s campaign’s ads. also run online ads recently prom- owners, and parental rights. She campaign ads and Other O’Toole ads pitch the ising to repeal the Liberal govern- has also released several ads in other posts have MP as the only candidate ready ment’s gun control legislation French. been regularly re- to lead the party in the House of brought in through Bill C-71, and Another English language posted on the Face- Commons, and those better fit the an ad promising to support the en- ad released primarily in book pages and profile of a “persuasion” ad more ergy sector that was viewed more included a promise to stand up for websites associated typical of the late stages of a cam- than 40,000 times. He ran most of dairy farmers. The ad was viewed Peter MacKay is promoting himself as the Conservative with Canada Proud paign, said Mr. Tester. his ads in French as well. more than 30,000 times. Outgo- candidate ready to tackle . Screengrab and Proud, “I think Peter [MacKay] is from Facebook’s ad library doing the best job of keeping his Continued on page 5 THE HILL TIMES | MONDAY, AUGUST 3, 2020 5 News

minister ’s cabinet. Mr. O’Toole’s father, John, was also a politician, and represented the same riding at the provincial level for 19 years. Mr. O’Toole’s ads do not acknowledge his competitors in the leadership election by name. They focus on Mr. O’Toole and Mr. Trudeau, casting the aspiring Con- servative leader as the best option to lead the opposition against the prime minister now. In one ad, Mr. O’Toole says a federal election is likely within the next six months.“We don’t have time to miss holding them to account in the House of Com- mons. We don’t have time for leaders to find their footing over several years and learn how to lead. We need somebody that can fight in both languages,” says Mr. O’Toole in one ad. Mr. MacKay does not cur- rently hold a seat in the House of Commons. He did not run for re-election in 2015, after winning six consecutive elections in , and serving in several high-profile cabinet posts under prime minister Stephen Harper. In another ad, Mr. O’Toole Derek Sloan, left, Leslyn Lewis, Erin O’Toole, and Peter MacKay are making a final push to rally their supporters ahead of the Aug. 21 deadline for Conservative promises to “strengthen the bond Party members to send in ballots to decide which of the four will be the next leader of the Conservative Party of Canada. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew between India and Canada” if he Meade, file photograph, and photographs courtesy of Twitter and Facebook is elected party leader and, subse- quently, prime minister. “India is a natural partner and The digital side of Mr. MacK- One of Mr. O’Toole’s French- ment, part of which said, “The BLM ally in our fight against Chinese Continued from page 4 ay’s campaign is being run by language ads also positioned him movement has put a spotlight on Communist Party aggression,” ing Conservative Leader Andrew Emrys Graefe, who filled that as an opponent of Black Lives inequalities and injustices that exist says the ad, which features a video Scheer (Regina-Qu’Appelle, Sask.) same role for Matter activists who had spray in Canada—but vandalism doesn’t of Mr. O’Toole speaking into the famously courted support from during the 2017 Conservative painted slogans on historical solve these issues. We need a leader camera along with two South Quebec dairy farmers with tenu- leadership contest. Ms. Lewis’s statues. The text-based ad, which willing to make meaningful chang- Asian men he identifies as “Sub- ous connections to the party dur- campaign Facebook page is being ran on Facebook between July 19 es to better the life of all Canadians.” hash and Raman.” In the video, Ra- ing the last leadership campaign, managed by Intercede Com- and 22 that was viewed more than She said the use of the term “radi- man implores party members to in which he narrowly defeated munications, a company run by 6,000 times, showed a statue of cals” referred to “Justin Trudeau and vote for Mr. O’Toole, calls China a challenger Maxime Bernier. her campaign manager, Steve Sir John A. Macdonald in Toronto his team of radical Mr. Sloan has run a variety of Outhouse. Mr. Sloan’s campaign that had been covered in paint and ideologues.” ads since June that cast him as an manager is Paula Iturri. slogans by activists in the Black In another opponent of the Paris Agreement Lives Matter movement. It prom- French-language on climate change and the World O’Toole ad takes aim at ised that Mr. O’Toole would “take ad, Mr. O’Toole Health Organization. Those ads Canada back from the radicals.” promises to shut have collectively been viewed sev- ‘radical’ BLM vandalism “Are you tired of Canadian his- down illegal bor- eral hundred thousand times. Since mid-July, the O’Toole tory being disfigured and erased? der crossings and Mr. Tester said Mr. Sloan’s ads campaign has released online Me too,” said the ad. close the loophole appear to be designed to entice ads targeting viewers in Quebec, The Hill Times asked the O’Toole in the Safe Third viewers to “like” his campaign’s and others with messages aimed campaign to confirm Mr. O’Toole’s Country Agree- Facebook page—and little else. at social conservatives, Indo- position on the Black Lives Matter ment between “They’re clearly designed to Canadians, and Hong Kong and movement. Press secretary Chelsea Canada and the drive up that vanity metric,” he said. Taiwanese Canadians. Tucker responded with a state- United States that allows people to make a claim for refugee status in Canada after en- tering the country between official border crossings. Another more widely circulated English-language ad shows a speech by Mr. O’Toole in which he casts himself as an everyman, and Mr. Trudeau as a celebrity. “I don’t think I was born with the right The O’Toole campaign has run ads in Quebec focused to serve as our on vandalism from Black Lives Matter protesters and country’s leader, asylum seekers crossing the border at Roxham Road. I believe that I Screengrab of Facebook’s ad library have lived a life of service to our country to earn it,” country “full of human rights vio- he says in the ad. lations,” and Indian Prime Minister Mr. O’Toole served as an air Narendra Modi–who has been ac- navigator in the Royal Canadian cused in lawsuits and reports from Air Force, spending 12 years in the Human Rights Watch of facilitat- RCAF and RCAF Reserve before ing human rights violations in moving on to a decade-long career Kashmir and his home province, as a corporate lawyer. In 2012 he Gujarat —a “man of action.” The began his political career, winning ad was viewed on Facebook more the first of three consecutive elec- than 10,000 times. tions to serve as the MP for Dur- [email protected] Derek Sloan has run several ads highlighting his opposition to the Paris climate change agreement, and the World ham, Ont., and later serving as a @PJMazereeuw Health Organization. Screengrab of Facebook’s ad library veterans affairs minister in prime The Hill Times 6 MONDAY, AUGUST 3, 2020 | THE HILL TIMES News Trudeau should hire a ‘director of ethics and oversight’ to vet potential conflicts, break ‘serial pattern’ of ethics lapses, say pollsters

Justin Trudeau’s Prime Minister the most important priority for the Justin Trudeau's government, 19 per cent said that Liberals should ensure Liberals are losing ensuring accountability and trans- their political parency, 17 per cent chose growing they don’t end up capital because the economy, and 12 per cent said of the WE Charity reducing the federal deficit should in anymore ethical scandal. Political be the government’s top priority. controversies, as these insiders say the A poll conducted by Abacus Data prime minister suggested that the Liberal Party scandals lead people should bring a had the support of 34 per cent of senior staffer into Canadians, the Conservatives had to think that it is his PMO who the support of 30 per cent, the NDP could 'speak truth 17 per cent and the Greens were the ‘time for change,’ says to power' and warn choice of six per cent of Canadians. Innovative Research Liberals about any The poll also found that the potential conflict- government had lost four points president Greg Lyle. of-interest issues in 10 days and 14 points since going forward. May. Another finding of the poll The Hill Times indicated that Canadians’ negative Continued from page 1 photograph by opinion about Mr. Trudeau were up Andrew Meade five points and 14 points since May. that have plagued Prime Minister The poll suggested that 41 per cent Justin Trudeau’s Liberal govern- of Canadians had a negative im- ment since it won power in 2015, vacationed at the Aga Khan’s pri- than $300,000 over the years in that Prime Minister Trudeau has her pression of Mr. Trudeau, compared say two veteran political pollsters. vate island in the Caribbean; and speaking fees for WE Charity “complete confidence.” to 39 per cent who had a positive “It’s really critical that they later in the SNC-Lavalin scan- events. Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, In his defence, Mr. Trudeau has impression. up their game on the aggressive dal, when he tried to interfere in the prime minister’s wife, is an apologized for not recusing himself The online poll of 1,500 Canadi- vetting, potential conflicts, both in the criminal prosecution of the official ambassador for the char- from cabinet discussions on the ans was conducted from July 27 to Morneau’s office and Trudeau’s Montreal-based construction firm. ity and hosts a podcast for it. issue. In his appearance before the 29, and had a margin of error of 2.6 office and probably more generally Last month, former ethics com- Ms. Grégoire Trudeau received Finance Committee last week, he percentage points, 19 times out of 20. ministers’ offices,” said Innovative missioner Mary Dawson—who a $1,500 honorarium for hosting pointed out that the public service Prior to becoming prime Research president Greg Lyle in an found Mr. Trudeau in violation of a WE Charity event in 2012. In told cabinet that the WE Charity minister, Mr. Trudeau had built his interview with The Hill Times. “If the Conflict of Interest Act for the addition, the Trudeaus have been was the only organization that brand promising to run a clean, they don’t do that, then these things Caribbean vacation—told CBC paid $200,000 in expenses to at- could run this program effectively transparent, accountable and an are going to keep coming back.” that Mr. Trudeau seems to have a tend the charity’s events. without any delay. Mr. Trudeau said ethical government. But, consider- Pollster Frank Graves of Ekos “blind spot” on ethical issues. Mr. Morneau did not recuse that when he learned about this, ing the ethical controversies that Research said the Trudeau Liber- Right after forming government himself from cabinet discussions he asked the public service to do the Liberals have faced over the als earned an enormous amount in 2015, Gerald Butts, the then-prin- about the student grant contract, “further due diligence” because his years, it appears the government of goodwill from Canadians by cipal secretary to Mr. Trudeau and despite the fact that two of his family’s connections with the char- has failed to keep this promise, said effectively handling the COVID-19 his best friend, and , daughters have been directly ity were known, and he suspected Mr. Lyle. He pointed out that former pandemic. But, he said, with one chief of staff to the prime minister, involved with the charity, one as that critics could raise objections Jean Chrétien cabinet minister mistake they have lost a signifi- landed in hot water for claiming a contractual employee. He told to this contract. Still, he said, the explained some cant chunk of that political capital. about $210,000 of expenses for the House Finance Committee public service came back with the of his questionable expenses to a Mr. Graves said this mistake is moving from Toronto to Ottawa to two weeks ago that his family has same recommendation. Mr. Trudeau parliamentary committee in 2005 by reminding Canadians once again take their jobs in the PMO. Later, donated $100,000 to the charity in insisted that WE Charity did not saying he was “entitled to his entitle- about all the ethical missteps, and both returned a total of $65,000 the last two years and has recently receive any preferential treatment. ments,” and Mr. Lyle said it appears other unforced errors the govern- to the government, accepting the paid back $41,366 for their family “This proposal mattered to that some top Liberals in this gov- ment has run into since 2015. initial claim to be “unreasonable.” trips to Kenya and Ecuador to me and, instead of encouraging it ernment still feel the same way. “All of a sudden, it’s [all of the In 2017, CBC reported that learn about WE projects overseas. along, as some people say, because it “They’re looking like they political capital] just been kind of Finance Minister The payment for trips was made was somehow connected to my fam- feel entitled to their entitlements, squandered on the altar of anoth- (, Ont.) had failed the same day he appeared before ily, I actually slowed it down, pushed and that is a problem because er controversy or ethics scandal, to declare to the ethics commis- the committee on July 22. The op- back on it, to try and make sure that Trudeau’s brand was new and dif- and it’s sloppy, it’s bad judgment, sioner his private corporation that position parties are calling for Mr. everything was done exactly right,” ferent, real change,” said Mr. Lyle. and it’s a serial pattern,” said Mr. owns a chateau in France. Morneau’s resignation because he Mr. Trudeau said. “Because I knew “And ‘entitled to my entitlements’ Graves, president of Ekos Re- The WE Charity scandal did not pay back the trip money there would be questions asked is not new and different.” search, in an interview with The involves a now cancelled, un- until the day he appeared before because of the links to the family. Mr. Lyle said that Liberals need Hill Times. “This is not the first tendered $500-million contract to the House Finance Committee. “But in no way was this benefit- to undertake some initiative to en- time there’s been [a controversy]; manage the federal government’s On July 21, Privy Council Clerk ing my mother or my brother, to sure that more of these ethical con- this is the third time. So they have student grant volunteer program, Ian Shugart told the House Finance be creating a grant program for troversies do not arise, as these are to have a hard, long look at their which was initially awarded to Committee that Mr. Trudeau and students to volunteer in their com- the kind of issues that lead Canadi- office, you know, and say, ‘What the charity. The total amount of Mr. Morneau had no option but to munities right across the country.” ans to think that it’s time for change are the gaps here?’... Maybe they the program was $900-million, but be present during the cabinet dis- Up until the WE scandal became in government. To achieve this, he need a director of ethics and over- the WE Charity could have given cussions on the contract because of public last month, all national public said, the PMO should bring on a sight in their own office.” away $500-million in grants to its size and significance. opinion polls had suggested that the senior top official who could vet all Mr. Graves suggested that the students. If the contract had not Citing cabinet confidentiality, Liberals were enjoying a double- government initiatives before they person should have the experi- been cancelled, the charity would all cabinet ministers have refused digit lead over the second place Con- are rolled out, to ensure they won’t ence, stature, and profile to raise have received about $43.5-million to say whether they raised any servatives, and would win a majority raise questions about conflicts of red flags about potential conflicts to administer it. Opposition MPs objections to the presence of the government if an election were to interest. He said that person should of interest without worrying about are alleging that Mr. Trudeau and prime minister and finance minis- be held then. But, now the lead has be able to “speak truth to power.” any consequences from the prime Mr. Morneau were in a conflict of ter in the room when the cabinet been shrunk to single digits. “If this trend continues, that’s minister. As an example, he said, interest, as both participated in discussed the program. By print According to a poll by Ekos a big problem,” said Mr. Lyle. former public safety minister and the cabinet meeting that approved time last week, Finance Minister research released last week, the “This is what drives time for a a veteran Saskatchewan Lib- the contract, instead of recusing Francois-Philippe Champagne Liberals had the support of 34.7 per change [sentiment]. And it is an eral Ralph Goodale, or any of the themselves. Ethics Commissioner (Saint Maurice-Champlain, Que.) cent of Canadians, the Conserva- ongoing Liberal weak point. It is former auditor generals would be Mario Dion is investigating both had been the only cabinet minis- tives 30 per cent, the NDP 15.2 per not hard to define the Liberals as good candidates for this position. Mr. Trudeau and Mr. Morneau for ters who said that he did not know cent, and the Green Party had the the party of entitlement because The WE Charity controversy is possible ethics violations in rela- if the Trudeaus or the Morneaus support of 7.6 per cent of Canadi- they’ve been there before. So if the third major ethics controversy tion to the program. had close family ties to the charity. ans. Only a month ago, the Liberals there are additional controversies that Mr. Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) The has close Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia enjoyed a lead of 11 points, which that build on this, or if they can’t has run into since first forming ties to the charity: Mr. Trudeau Freeland (University-Rosedale, Ont.) now has been reduced to only five. find a way to shut this one down, government. Before this, he broke has volunteered for it in the past, told reporters on July 16 that “every- The poll also suggested that 52 it would be an issue.” ethics laws when he, his family, his mother Margaret and brother one in cabinet” bears responsibility per cent of Canadians think that [email protected] and some of their close friends Alexandre have received more for the WE Charity controversy and managing COVID-19 should be The Hill Times THE HILL TIMES | MONDAY, AUGUST 3, 2020 7 News

the high stakes, he would be sur- prised if they were not monitor- Former U.S. ambassador to Canada ing the campaign developments closely. Without getting into specif- ics, a PMO spokesman con- firmed that top government Bruce Heyman and wife Vicki officials are following the U.S. presidential and Congressional elections. “We salute our American ‘working hard’ to make Donald friends, neighbours, and allies as they head to the polls to exercise their democratic rights and elect their government leaders,” said Alex Wellstead, press secretary Trump ‘a footnote in history’ to Mr. Trudeau. “We remain in close contact with all our foreign Bruce Heyman service officers and embassies around the world, very much and other former including in the United States. It is normal practice for Canadian Democratic embassies to provide general up- dates on electoral processes.” ambassadors to , former clerk of the Privy Council, said Canada want the voter in an email to The Hill Times that turnout of Americans then-Canadian ambassador to the U.S. David McNaughton briefed living in Canada to at the federal cabinet on possible outcomes of the last U.S. presi- least double from six dential election during an Aug., 2016 cabinet retreat in Sudbury, to 12 per cent in the Ont., when Mr. Wernick was still Canada’s top public servant. November election. During the briefing, Mr. McNaughton discussed differ- Continued from page 1 ent possible scenarios about the in the November election, which election outcome, and what those the former U.S. ambassador to scenarios meant for Canada, said Canada says will be one of the Mr. Wernick. After the election, most important elections in U.S. Mr. McNaughton did another briefing for top government of- history. Former U.S. ambassador to Canada Bruce Heyman, left, is working with other former ambassadors to reach out to Americans living ficials in Ottawa. “In my whole life, I don’t abroad to encourage them to vote in the upcoming November presidential election. He and his wife, Vicki Heyman, are ‘working hard’ The Cabinet committee on recall anyone telling me that an to make President Donald Trump ‘a footnote’ in history, he said. Photograph courtesy of White House and Hill Times file photograph election isn’t important,” said Mr. Canada-U.S. Relations, Trade Heyman in a telephone interview Diversification and Internal Trade with The Hill Times, last week. In 2016 when Donald Trump Hopkins University, as of Canadian aluminium and steel received briefings from the am- “But based on everything that we surprised everyone by winning the Thursday, there were 4.4-mil- when the two countries just re- bassador during the last presi- see going on, there’s probably election, less than six per cent of lion confirmed cases of CO- negotiated a trade agreement are dential election campaign as well, never been a more important Americans living in Canada voted. VID-19 in the U.S., and about unhelpful for U.S. credibility. said Mr. Wernick, who retired election in the United States. Now, ideally Mr. Heyman and 152,000 Americans had died. He said one of the key tasks from public service in 2019. And then the question that has other ambassadors would like to On the economic front, the of the new U.S. administration Greg MacEachern, senior vice to be resolved is, what kind of see the voter turnout triple, or at U.S. economy contracted at a would be to win back the trust of president of government relations country do we want to be in go- least double. To achieve this target, 32.9 per cent annual rate in the its allies, including Canada. at Proof Strategies, and a former ing forward? And does Donald they are sending out messages second quarter, according to the “There are rumours afoot and Hill staffer, said that as a regular Trump represent an aberration through traditional print and elec- Bureau of Economic Analysis conversation that the U.S. is con- practice, Global Affairs Canada, or a longer term trend? I’m work- tronic media, , and last week, plunging the country sidering implementing aluminum the Privy Council Office, and the ing hard to make him you know, digital campaign tools, to educate into a recession. The New York tariffs again in Canada,” said Mr. Prime Minister’s Office would a footnote in history.” and encourage more Americans to Times reported last week 30 mil- Heyman. “Here we are just weeks follow the U.S. presidential elec- Mr. Heyman, a Democrat vote in the Nov. 3 election. lion Americans were receiving after agreeing to a new agree- tion. He said that Congressional who served as the U.S. ambas- “We are working with former unemployment benefits. Making ment…the break of trust with elections, and state legislature sador to Canada from 2014 to U.S. ambassadors to Canada to matters more complicated for your partner in the United States, elections especially in bordering 2017, said he and his wife are engage their network and to use Mr. Trump are the ongoing na- that trust has been broken so states are also important to watch working with three former their voice either through op-eds tionwide protests against police many times now, or at least chal- because of the trade relationship U.S. ambassadors to Canada to or Zoom [meetings] or social violence and racism. lenged so many times, that the between the two countries. encourage an estimated 600,000 media etc.,” said Mr. Heyman. “We According to RealClearPoli- next administration is going to Prof. Lori Turnbull, who is Americans living in Canada, the look for more people who are tics’ composite of national polls have to work really hard to earn also a former senior PCO official, highest number of expatriates willing to do that and engage. We on July 30, Mr. Biden, the Demo- that trust back.” told The Hill Times that officials living in any country, to vote in have engaged in working with cratic presidential candidate, had In a media availability, Prime dealing with the foreign affairs November. The other three am- Democrats abroad, and working an 8.3 percentage point lead over Minister Justin Trudeau (Papine- and defence at the Privy Council bassadors who are involved in on a digital media campaign that Mr. Trump. au, Que.) also expressed concerns Office take the lead in monitor- the effort include David Jacob- will try to reach as many Ameri- Mr. Heyman said that the about those reports. ing the U.S. elections. She said son, Gordon Giffin, and James cans as possible.” outcome of the U.S. presidential “I think it’s really impor- they would be “agnostic” as to Blanchard. Mr. Giffin and Mr. Mr. Heyman said that his election is critical for Canadians tant that at a time of economic who would win the election and Blanchard were appointed by initiative to increase the voter as well as for Americans, since strain and stress, we continue would come up with strategy for Bill Clinton, while Mr. Jacobson turnout of expatriates will be 75 per cent of Canadian exports to have access to the world’s dealing with the new adminis- and Mr. Heyman by the Barack critical in the outcome of the go to the U.S. Recent media most important market, and this tration after the election. New Obama administration. presidential election, as the last reports that the U.S. is consider- is good for Canadian workers presidents officially take over In addition to Canada, he election was decided by less than ing imposing tariffs on Canadian and Canadian jobs right across the executive branch about two said, he’s also trying to reach 100,000 votes. metals such as aluminum and the country,” Mr. Trudeau told and a half months after the elec- out to millions of American liv- According to the 2016 presi- steel, Mr. Heyman said, are a reporters last month. tion. The gives foreign countries ing all over the world to encour- dential data analysis, the elec- serious concern for Canadians “At the same time, we are enough time to adjust to the age them to vote in the election. tion was decided by about77,744 and the Canadian government. concerned about the threat of change at the top of the U.S. Mr. Heyman said this is the first votes in three battleground states, He said it’s odd that such reports extra tariffs on aluminum and government. time that a presidential cam- including Michigan, Wisconsin would surface, as the two coun- possibly steel. This is something “They would be agnostic on paign is undertaking a massive and Pennsylvania. The analysis tries just successfully renegoti- that again is a little difficult to who wins and once there’s a effort to seek the support of indicated that Mr. Trump won ated the trade agreement, now understand, because the United result, there’d be some thought expatriate Americans. He said Pennsylvania by 44,292 votes, called United States-Mexico- States relies heavily on im- around, like how that would af- former senior Democratic U.S. Wisconsin by 22,748 votes and Canada Agreement (USMCA) ports of Canadian aluminum, fect the Canada-U.S. relationship,” diplomats are helping him in Michigan by 10,704 votes. which replaced the 25 year old in particular, for their domestic said Prof. Turnbull, director of this initiative. This election is happening in North American Free Trade manufacturing capacity.” School of Public Administration Mr. Heyman said he’s under- the midst of a global pandemic Agreement (NAFTA). The new During this effort to increase at the in taking this effort full time and that has health and economic agreement came into effect on the voter turnout, Mr. Heyman Halifax, N.S. holds strategy meetings with for- implications for people around July 1. Mr. Heyman said that the said, he hasn’t talked to any [email protected] mer ambassadors on a daily basis. the world. According to Johns reports about imposing tariffs on Canadian official, but considering The Hill Times 8 MONDAY, AUGUST 3, 2020 | THE HILL TIMES

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Editorial Letters to the Editor Governor General’s Office Canada should invest one per cent of its work environment shouldn’t COVID-19 response in new aid towards be ‘a house of horrors’ global emergency response: Rudolph ccording to the CBC’s investigative story viser to Gov. Gen Payette to take over for Lieut.- t is no secret COVID-19 has placed developed countries focus on domestic Atwo week ago, Gov. Gen. Julie Payette— Col. Marc-Antoine Fecteau who was recalled to Ia frightful burden on already over- needs, limiting much-needed funding for who was sworn into office on Oct. 2, 2017, in the help with the Canadian Forces’ response to the whelmed systems, especially in the devel- international emergencies that have be- Senate as Canada’s 29th Governor General— COVID-19. The Governor General’s secretary oping world. For those facing humanitar- come back-page news. That is why Canada has created such a toxic climate of harassment Assunta Di Lorenzo, a longtime friend of Ms. ian emergencies such as famine, conflict, needs to invest at least one per cent of its and verbal abuse at that many Payette’s, has also been accused of harassing epidemics, natural disasters and fleeing as COVID-19 response in new and additional staffers have been reduced to tears, have taken Rideau Hall employees. The CBC reported that refugees or displaced persons, COVID-19 aid towards global emergency response. It leaves of absence or have left outright what Ms. Di Lorenzo is not a seasoned public servant has created an untenable situation. This continues to be the right thing to do. they say is an atmosphere of bullying and ha- and has been struggling in the post after two mother-of-all whammies overburdens Randy Rudolph rassment. Based on interviews with more than years on the job. The government created an international humanitarian systems as Calgary, Alta. 16 unidentified sources “with direct knowledge entirely new position, associate secretary, and of the office under Payette,” the CBC reported hired Marie-Geneviève Mounier to assist the that Canada’s Governor General has “yelled at, Governor General’s secretary. belittled, and publicly humiliated employees.” Apart from exercising most of the Crown’s “This has gone from being one of the most powers on behalf of the sovereign, including How did Morneau forget about collegial and enjoyable work environments for summoning, proroguing, and dissolving Parlia- many of the staff to being a house of horrors,” ment, reading the Speech from the Throne, one government source told the CBC. “It’s bully- giving royal assent to laws, the Governor $41,000 trip, asks Calgary reader ing and harassment at its worst.” General is also the commander-in-chief of t would be understandable if Finance Min- tions in Ottawa, beginning with Mr. Morneau The Privy Council Office is now conducting Canada who regularly visits military bases and Iister Bill Morneau forgot to repay a $200 and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. And WE a workplace investigation and has hired a third honours Canadian military personnel. The GG tab for dinner, but one does not “forget” about Charity is complicit in all of this. party to look into the claims of harassment and also promotes a “sense of identity,” recognizes a debt of $41,000 in travel expenses to WE Ivor Green verbal abuse in the Governor General’s Office. the achievements of outstanding Canadians, re- Charity. It is high time we had some resigna- Calgary, Alta. Ms. Payette has not denied the allegations, said ceives foreign dignitaries, travels overseas as the she takes harassment issues very seriously, representative of Canada and hosts and takes and said she requested an independent review. part in official events. The Office of the Gover- The Governor General’s Office said no formal nor General of Canada is “the oldest continuous harassment complaints have been made, but institution in Canada and is an unbroken link Morneau should never have accepted the CBC reported that multiple sources did with the early days of our country’s recorded complain to human resources and to the gov- history,” the Government of Canada says. trips from WE Charity, writes reader ernment’s ombudsman, but that nothing hap- While the PCO conducts what it calls pened. According to the government’s annual a “thorough, independent, and impartial” here are two points that seem to have can be of help.” Two, if the two donations 2018 public service employee survey results, 22 probe into Rideau Hall, the rest of the coun- Tbeen missed concerning Finance Min- from his family to the WE Charity and per cent of respondents at Rideau Hall said they try is wondering why the former astronaut ister Bill Morneau and his little problem its parts totalled $100,000, then the WE have experienced harassment and of those, 74 can’t just do her job without being accused with the WE Charity. One, for the wealthy Charity didn’t come out so well finan- per cent claimed they were harassed by indi- of harassment and bullying, especially Morneau-McCain family, when offered a cially with the two free trips, that is, until viduals with authority, the CBC reported. right now in this time of crisis when people ‘free trip’ by any charity, the correct an- the government’s contract for the student The CBC also reported last week that the are looking for real leadership, even in the swer should have been “thank you, but we volunteer program came along. office has hired a former manager of the Cirque mostly ceremonial Office of the Governor are privileged to be able to pay our way Suzanne Langlois Mooney du Soleil, as its new chief of staff and special ad- General of Canada. to see your good work, and see where we Ottawa, Ont. Federal Canadian government’s silence on Hagia Sophia conversion is deafening: Sotiropoulos hen Prince Vladimir of Kyiv tra- withstanding its international obliga- Wversed Europe, the Middle East, tions—is unilaterally proceeding with and Asia Minor during the 10th century converting this gift to and for humanity in search for a religion for his people, he into a mosque. It is little exaggeration to made the following famous proclamation write that the entire international com- after experiencing the Divine Liturgy at munity, including, it should be noted, the magnificent Hagia Sophia Cathedral in many leaders and scholars of Islam, have Constantinople: “We knew not whether we condemned this move, not only as morally were in heaven or on earth. For on earth wrong, but also counter to the secular soci- there is no such splendor or such beauty, ety established by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, and we are at a loss how to describe it.” the founder of the Republic of Turkey. Construction of the Byzantine cathedral Absent, however, in this important inter- was completed in the sixth century; today national conversation about human rights Hagia Sophia (Ἁγία Σοφία or Holy Wisdom) and fostering an inclusive society, is Prime is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Despite Minister Justin Trudeau, whose silence on its official status as a museum, with its Hagia Sophia’s conversion is deafening. doors open for all people of the world to Evan Sotiropoulos walk through and marvel, Turkey—not- Toronto, Ont.

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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured on July 30, Trudeau needs to 2020, testifying virtually before the House Finance Committee, which learn a valuable is looking into the WE Charity controversy. Screen capture courtesy of lesson from WE scandal CBC News ers. That was a complete contradic- One of them definitely includes TTAWA—Prime Minister Justin opinion of the prime minister be- tion to statements issued by the moving the minister of finance out Canadians are miffed OTrudeau needs to learn a valu- cause of the WE problems. organization when it was revealed of his portfolio. by the WE mess, but able lesson from the last scandal They are still willing to give him that Trudeau family members had The second one must include a that almost buried his government. the benefit of the doubt, but simply been paid for their appearances. restructuring of the inner advisory they are still willing The agonizing internal bleed saying sorry is not enough. The fact is that the prime circle of the prime minister, who caused by the cabinet resignations of At some point it was rumoured minister’s mother has built up a apparently did not understand the to give the prime Jody Wilson-Raybould and Jane Phil- that would have national following because of her basic concepts of parliamentary minister the benefit pott almost cost him the government. been on the chopping block as she personal experience with and ad- recusal. Instead of earning a robust was the minister directly respon- vocacy for mental health issues. Ultimately, the buck stops of the doubt. Their majority in the midst of a strong sible for delivering the program. There is absolutely nothing with the prime minister, but if his economy and great job numbers, Thankfully, that did not happen, wrong with be- office did not provide him with patience is wearing Liberals limped back with a minor- as that would simply have rein- ing paid for her work, but there is proper advice, he needs to ensure ity. The loss of seats was the result forced the Raybould/Philpott nar- something wrong when one arm of that does not happen again. thin. The opposition of integrity questions related to rative that Trudeau was not really the WE organization has no knowl- The leader has done a fantastic parties will continue SNC Lavalin’s effort to secure a supportive of women on his team. edge of the payouts by another arm job in carrying the country through deferred prosecution agreement. Trudeau and chief of staff Katie of the organization. the COVID crisis. to push for Justin The prime minister suffered a Telford did a decent job of defend- Recent news concerning WE’s It is a shame that a not-for-profit personal hit in his popularity when ing themselves in their testimony hiring of high-priced American lob- sidebar could undo all the good Trudeau’s head, allegations from two ministers before a parliamentary committee. by firms to support their initiatives that has been happening. and unless he does dragged on for months. But that will not turn the corner. in the United States is also prompt- But unless the prime minister History seems to be repeating it- And in the dog days of summer, ing more opposition questions. moves quickly with some dramatic something soon, they self. The damage being done by the the opposition parties will continue In reality, an international internal departures, that is exactly WE funding agreement is growing to do their level best to keep the movement with the reach of WE what could happen. may succeed. daily. It appears the government WE saga on the front pages of the needs to rely on paid help to get Canadians are miffed by the does not have a strategy to make it newspaper. support and sponsorship. WE mess, but they are still willing go away. That is their job, and they have And the Kielburger brothers to give the prime minister the ben- The only thing that will work is been superb in keeping new infor- made it very clear that if this line of efit of the doubt. a high-profile firing or two. That will mation about WE before a public inquiry continues, the very survival Their patience is wearing thin. remind the public that someone has that is fatigued from hearing noth- of the organization could be at stake. The opposition parties will con- actually paid a price for this mess. ing but COVID news. Thousands of young people will tinue to push for Trudeau’s head, The deeper we plumb the The internal machinations of be deprived of an opportunity to and unless he does something international workings of the WE WE have certainly provided fod- learn about community contribu- soon, they may succeed. network of not-for-profit to busi- der for critics. tions because somebody jumped the Sheila Copps is former Jean ness links, the more the govern- Ousted WE Charity chair Mi- gun on awarding a contract to WE. Chrétien-era cabinet minister and Sheila Copps ment is being damaged. chelle Douglas testified last week The prime minister needs to a former deputy prime minister. Recent surveys show that most that she did not know the organiza- staunch the bleeding by some [email protected] Copps’ Corner Canadians have lowered their tion paid people as WE day speak- bold internal moves. The Hill Times

needed to “educate” voters as to why they should be outraged by whatever scandals are percolat- Trudeau’s Sunny Ways scandals ing on the national stove. The other factor which helps Whenever Prime contain kernels of truth, yet they to immunize Trudeau from “scan- Whenever Trudeau Minister Justin also fail to adequately consider the dalitis” is his own brand image. becomes embroiled Trudeau, pictured reality of politics when it comes to Simply put, the public sees not July 8, 2020, at a Trudeau’s scandals. Trudeau the man, but Trudeau the in a scandal, the press conference What do I mean by that? “brand”; i.e., in Trudeau they see in the West Block, Well, for starters, I don’t believe a compassionate, squeaky clean, Liberals spin it becomes ensnared voters let Trudeau off the hook for ultra-progressive, boy scout. into something in some thorny his misdeeds because they think Basically, it’s hard to believe scandal, he always they’re insignificant or because they anyone so adorable could inten- positive: the SNC- seems to somehow believe the media exaggerates them; tionally do anything wrong. extricate himself, rather, it’s much more likely they let And yes, Trudeau might be a fal- Lavalin issue was suffering barely a him off simply because they don’t lible human, but once voters have about saving jobs, scratch, writes Gerry really understand his misdeeds. made the emotional investment of Nicholls. The Hill That’s to say, the average Ca- buying into the prime minister’s the blackface Times photograph by nadian doesn’t pay much atten- image, any evidence that runs Andrew Meade tion to political news, so they’re counter to that idealistic portrait embarrassment only vaguely aware of what’s will generate cognitive dissonance. was a ‘learning AKVILLE, ONT.—Whenever seeming willingness to forgive going on in Ottawa. Please note, the Liberals under- OPrime Minister Justin Trudeau Trudeau for his alleged sins is To take the recent WE Charity stand this mindset exists, which opportunity,’ the becomes ensnared in some thorny simply evidence Canadians are scandal, for example, I’d bet most is why they play to it; whenever scandal, he always seems to wise enough to understand how the people know Trudeau did some- Trudeau becomes embroiled in a WE Charity scandal somehow extricate himself, suf- media, hungry as it is for salacious thing wrong, but that’s about the scandal, they spin it into something fering barely a scratch. stories, and urged on by a desperate extent of it; they’re probably not positive: the SNC-Lavalin issue resulted from trying And, yes, he’s escaped a Opposition, tends to blow Liberal up on all the gory details. was about saving jobs, the black- to help young people. multitude of scandals: the ethics- scandals way out of proportion. My point is, it’s hard to get face embarrassment was a “learn- breaching Christmas vacation to a In other words, Trudeau’s vari- worked up about something that’s ing opportunity,” the WE Charity billionaire’s island; the SNC-Lava- ous missteps are mole hills not only on the periphery of your scandal resulted from trying to lin affair; the “blackface” scandal; mountains because voters say so. consciousness, especially when help young people. and most recently the WE Charity Meanwhile, on the other side they’re lots of other things for Essentially, they’re all “sunny fiasco (mind you, the jury is still of the fence, Trudeau’s detractors people to worry about: a pandem- ways” scandals. out on that last one, but I suspect firmly believe the prime minis- ic, a faltering economy, etc. Sure, that’s a stretch, but for he’ll evade it too.) ter’s seeming ability to get away This doesn’t mean people people who already like Trudeau Needless to say, this Houdini- with scandal after scandal, only don’t care about corruption; they and who aren’t paying heed to the like ability of Trudeau has delight- proves that, sadly, our society has do, but it’s not always on the top news, it resonates. ed his supporters and infuriated become cynical and tolerant of of their priority list. Gerry Nicholls is a communi- his opponents. corruption, which means we’re Gerry Nicholls This is why, by the way, “at- cation consultant. The prime minister’s fans, for only going to get more of it. tack” ads are a crucial part of any [email protected] Post-Partisan Pundit instance, like point out the public’s Both these viewpoints, of course, opposition party’s arsenal; they’re The Hill Times 10 MONDAY, AUGUST 3, 2020 | THE HILL TIMES Opinion WE ‘scandal’ doesn’t have the firepower to take down the PM

But here’s why I think the WE When it comes to real “scandal” hasn’t got the firepower to take out the PM, or trigger a scandals, you need mutiny in the ranks. If the opposi- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured July 30, 2020, testifying virtually before the House Finance Committee. The tion’s best punch is a damning WE ‘scandal’ hasn’t got the firepower to take out the PM, or trigger a mutiny in the ranks. If the opposition’s best DNA on the dress, report from the ethics commis- punch is a damning report from the ethics commissioner (and they might well get one in the WE affair), we already money in a Swiss bank sioner (and they might well get have the evidence of how little that means, writes Michael Harris. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade one in the WE affair), we already account, or a tape- have the evidence of how little and significant one”, 56 per cent big shapes right, or mostly right, them, Dean del Mastro went to that means. in the same poll said it would and connecting with his fellow jail for cheating on his election recording of evil doers. Despite being cited by the not threaten the viability of citizens, while his critics continue expenses. Peter MacKay, now ethics commissioner for hob- Trudeau’s minority government. to yodel down the well. in the running to lead the party, So far, WE has no nobbing with the Aga Khan and If it’s serious and significant, Incidentally, the public has a never did level with Canadians killer evidence. Pierre meddling in the administration then how can a majority of those handy way of punishing the cur- about the true costs of the ruin- of justice, Trudeau won the next polled also think it won’t hurt the rent PM without dumping him. ously expensive F-35 fighter jet— Poilievre giving the election. True, he lost his majority government? They give him a scolding in his he preferred posing in the cockpit government, but he wasn’t made Simple: because ethics in personal approval rating, which of a cardboard replica. stink eye to the PM on to walk the plank. For the most government is just not a top of part, being found to be in conflict mind issue for them, but rather Conservative finance TV is a poor substitute. of interest in politics is more like an emotional holdover from critic , jay-walking than grand theft. their mostly forgotten Sunday pictured in this file As I have noted before in this School days. photograph, led the space, it is not that sleazy politics According to Angus Reid, a virtual grilling of aren’t poison to a democracy. measly 16 per cent of Canadians Prime Minister Justin They are. But if we really cared choose ethics and corruption as Trudeau over the WE about ethics in government, the one of their top three issues fac- Charity scandal when penalties would be serious for ing the country. This equals the he appeared in front breaking the rules. As it is, they number who said the same thing of the House Finance are risible. A small fine, and during the SNC-Lavalin scandal Committee on July 30. a dash of public shaming in a in 2019. As the poll put it, “Ca- That scandal alone bureaucrat’s report that will pos- nadians core priorities continue won’t be enough for Michael Harris sibly be read by friends and near to be the Covid-19 response, Canadians to dismiss Harris relatives. economy, and health care.” Mr. Trudeau’s Liberal Being found to be in conflict Which is why that prickle party, writes Michael of interest is a little like talking pear of the CPC, Pierre Poilievre, Harris. The Hill Times ALIFAX—Justin Trudeau in class; you go to the corner for is barking up the wrong tree. photograph by Andrew Hbreezed through the rumble in some quiet time, and maybe they Poilievre is shocked and appalled Meade the House Finance Committee last send a note home to your mother. by something that engages the week, even though his professional Otherwise, not much else hap- priorities of just a tiny portion of detractors, and some of the sheep pens. Our pretend commitment to the Canadian electorate. He also in the media flock, saw doom and ethics in government is matched continues to confuse bellicose has dipped 11 points since May. Pierre Poilievre himself front- gloom for Mr. Sunny Ways. by the public’s pretend outrage rudeness with being a relentless But a majority of respondents say ed the infamous Fair Elections Some commentators have even over misbehaving politicians. inquisitor. that the WE Affair will have a mi- Act, a piece of legislation de- gone so far as to suggest that A recent Angus Reid Institute Trudeau meanwhile is tak- nor impact, or no impact at all, on signed to suppress, not expand, the Liberal Party is falling apart, poll nailed that odd fact. While ing action on the pandemic, the Trudeau’s minority government. voting in Canada. And remem- and may soon turn on the man three in five Canadians felt that economy, and health care. In Several other polls show that the ber the 2015 Zero Tolerance for who led them out of the political the WE Scandal was a “serious other words, he is getting the Liberals remain the solid odds-on Barbaric Cultural Practices Act, wilderness in 2015. favourite to win either a major- a legislative venture so noxious They might be right. ity or minority government if the that it sent Chris Alexander and Trudeau has found himself Writ were to drop now, the Tories’ , along with the in the middle of more than a We-We-Weing notwithstanding. entire Harper government, into few political dust-devils, and Part of the reason for that is the political oblivion. one or two genuine Category-5 country’s basic approval of how the That said, all of this could hurricanes. In certain matters, Liberals have handled the Covid-19 change, depending on how the this PM is attracted to impulsive pandemic, the issue of the century. WE Affair develops. If, for exam- bungling like iron filings to a Canada looks like it’s being run by ple, it were to turn into a crimi- magnet. Mr. Spock, unlike the U.S., where nal investigation that unearthed That free trip to a billionaire’s the Mad Hatter is stumbling around crimes, all bets would be off on island showed the PM’s snotty, the bridge for a few more episodes the Liberals winning a third fed- entitled side—and a stupendous of Lost in Space before Americans eral election in a row. lack of judgment. The SNC- lower the electoral boom. When it comes to real scandals, Lavalin affair was an Exocet But part of it is also a certain you need DNA on the dress, money Missile amidships for Trudeau’s enduring queasiness about get- in a Swiss bank account, or a much ballyhooed feminism, not to ting ethical complaints from the tape-recording of evil doers. So far, mention the independence of the Conservatives. This was the party WE has no killer evidence. Pierre justice system. Two good women whose leader, Stephen Harper, Poilievre giving the stink eye to the and cabinet ministers were tossed was found in contempt of Parlia- PM on TV is a poor substitute. overboard, when it should have Katie Telford, chief of staff to the prime minister, pictured on July 30, 2020, ment. Several senior Conserva- Michael Harris is an award- been their dodgy captain who got when she testified virtually before the House Finance Committee.The Hill tives were central players in winning journalist and author. dunked. Times photograph by Andrew Meade election expenses frauds. One of The Hill Times THE HILL TIMES | MONDAY, AUGUST 3, 2020 11 Feature

Premier by more than four-to-one (48 per cent to 11 per cent). And on For Canada’s political leadership, the leadership attributes, Legault beats all other candidates combined on “strong leadership” (51 per cent) COVID rally is fraying: now what? and competence (52 per cent). The political implications of the For Alberta and the 2.0 After a bumpy start in March, fraying COVID-19 rally. federal Liberals, a new Doug Ford has reinvented himself Summer controversies are put- season is coming with as the steady hand Ontarians ting an end to the COVID-19 rally need. federally and in Alberta. But the potential for a new In March, Ford underperformed rally remains in place for Quebec, the national average by 12 points Ontario, and . wave of COVID-19. when it came to Ontario’s han- What is most striking about this How they manage dling of the COVID-19 pandemic, is that we see the rally remains with just over half (51%) who ap- where governments need it the this potential wave proved. Since then, approval of the most, while it is disrupted for Ford government’s handling of the governments that can best handle will likely sweep away crisis has grown 24 points, so that their loss. the impact of these now, Ford is 4-points ahead of the Both federally and in Alberta, national average. the government parties stand on summer controversies. This strong performance on strong foundations of party loyalty. COVID-19 has pulled up the Early stumbles on COVID-19 Ford government’s numbers management and the renewed dis- BY GREG LYLE last October’s election, but in this The likely suspect here is the pute with doctors simply leave Jason new data, his image has recovered renewal of controversy around the on overall satisfaction. Overall satisfaction is up 32 points since Kenney and the UCP in roughly the ANCOUVER—If the loss of substantially. On key attributes, the government’s relationship with same shape as before COVID-19. Vthe UN Security Council vote PM is running circles around the Alberta’s doctors. The controversy March and now sits at a historic 70 per cent. Trudeau and the Liberals are marked the beginning of the end opposition as the best leader to pro- is by far the most common story fol- still in a better place than when they for the federal government’s CO- vide “strong leadership” (31 per cent lowed by the public, and the story’s Ford has become an ascen- dant political force: a majority started. COVID-19 allowed Trudeau VID-19 rally, the WE controversy vs. 11 per cent for Scheer), “compe- impact on views of the government to rebuild his personal brand and applied the coup de grâce. tence,” (29 per cent vs. 14 per cent), is strongly negative. (51 per cent) now feel favourably towards Ford, up from 25 per cent while overall government approval The federal government’s “represents positive change” (26 per One development the UCP will is down from its peak, it is still bet- response to COVID enjoyed the cent vs. 12 per cent), “cares about need to watch is Rachel Notley’s in March. And Ford (38 per cent) beats the new Liberal leader, ter than it was this winter. support of half of Canadians when people like me” (26 per cent vs. 13 relative gains compared to Kenney Ontario, Quebec, and British we started tracking in May. As the per cent), and “stands for what I since the provincial election. Notley Steven Del Duca (10 per cent) by nearly four-to-one on who would Columbia all have something in federal government responded to believe” (27 per cent vs. 14 per cent). is well ahead of Kenney on compas- common. Their governing parties concerns about managing travellers, Trudeau’s handling of CO- sion, and the two are essentially tied make the best Premier of Ontario. Since the June 2018 election, Ford are based on a weak foundation approval rose 10 points throughout VID-19 refilled the tank on leader on strong leadership, competence, of party loyalties. March, and stabilized in the low-60s, brand. He rebuilt his post-SNC-La- and several other positive measures. has nearly doubled his numbers on “strong leadership” (from 27 The CAQ is a and re- slightly behind provincial handling valin image. The WE controversy Kenney only has a lead on the nega- ceives much of its political support of the crisis throughout the summer. may well be eroding those gains, tive attribute of dishonesty. per cent to 42 per cent) and ‘com- petent’ (from 22 per cent to 38 per from defectors from other parties. The government’s overall satisfac- but he can still draw on a large That said, the Alberta govern- In both British Columbia and tion improved dramatically in short pool of reputational capital. ment stumbled and recovered once cent) at the opposition’s cost. No other leader comes close. He now Ontario, the government party has order, quickly rising from the mid-40s Even more important is the fact already during the COVID-19 out- fewer brand loyalists than their back in March to 60 per cent in mid- that the Liberals continue to have break. With the UCP’s strong lead even beats Andrea Horwath on empathy. key competitors—they need to May and continuing near that level a significant lead in underlying in partisan loyalists, they are still lead among the unaligned and win through June. However, our most brand loyalty. So even if Trudeau well-positioned for re-election. They over defectors. recent poll shows a six-point drop does lose more of his recent gains, just shouldn’t take it for granted. Legault and the In the absence of partisan to 54 per cent at a time when half of he has a large group of party loy- realignment, each of these gov- Canadians cite the WE controversy alists to provide a backstop. Rise of the CAQ Horgan is the New Quebec’s insurgent CAQ ernments needs to rely on their as the most recent thing they have leader to reach beyond their party heard about the government. Dominant Force in BC government, under François Le- , gault’s leadership, is also showing base and draw support from un- Among those who mentioned British Columbia’s Premier aligned voters and defectors usu- the WE controversy, two-in-three the Odd One Out John Horgan provides our first a much-needed rally-around-the- flag with no end in sight. After ally loyal to opposition parties. (66 per cent) said they felt less Of the four largest provinces, example of a leader of a govern- The good news for all three of favourably towards the prime min- only Jason Kenney and the UCP ment with a weaker party brand. an early peak, assessments of the Legault government’s response to these parties is that each of their ister and the federal government in Alberta are also losing the ben- John Horgan and the British leaders have built strong leads as a result of the story. efits of the COVID-19 rally. Columbia NDP have significantly COVID-19 has stabilized at 66 per cent. While overall government over their opponents on key lead- outperformed other provinces ership attributes such as compe- when it comes to the public’s satisfaction has dipped from its April peak of 82 per cent, it has tence and empathy. They cannot perception of their handling of take those gains for granted, but COVID-19. Since April, more than stabilized with seven-in-10 (70 per cent) support. it puts them in a strong position 7-in-10 have consistently approved for re-election. For Alberta and of how Horgan handled the crisis, It is clear from the leadership numbers that the star power of the federal Liberals, a new season and British Columbia remains is coming with potential for a seven points ahead of the overall Legault is holding this govern- ment’s coalition together. When new wave of COVID-19. How they provincial average on this measure. manage this potential wave will Those high COVID-19 scores compared to his competitors, no one is in his league. A majority of likely sweep away the impact of have translated into a broader rally these summer controversies. as overall government approval has 59 per cent view him favourably, compared to just 22 per cent for the Greg Lyle is founder and presi- jumped from 56 per cent to 72 per dent of the Innovative Research cent. The high marks have also ben- PLQ’s Dominique Anglade and 21 per cent for Pascal Bérubé. Legault Group Inc. efited Horgan’s personal brand with The Hill Times a majority (55 per cent) who now feel outperforms Anglade on Best favourably towards Horgan, up eight points since March. When asked who would make the best premier of Brit- Despite an overall dip in gov- While the Alberta government ish Columbia, Horgan outperforms ernment approval, though, Prime has not experienced the highs of Wilkinson by more than a 3-1 margin Minister Justin Trudeau has held other governments on the pub- (43 per cent to 13 per cent). on to significant gains on critical lic perception of its handling of Horgan has run up the score- leadership measures. COVID-19, they have consistently board on leadership attributes to a Trudeau’s lead on the question enjoyed the support of well over 50 significant lead on ‘strong leader- of who would make the best prime per cent of the public. ship’ (48 per cent to Wilkinson’s 11 minister (51 per cent select him) However, the link between CO- per cent), ‘competent’ (48 per cent shows him higher than all other VID-19 approval and government to 12 per cent), and ‘cares about federal leaders combined, with approval has been looser than oth- people like me’ (33 per cent to 13 Scheer (19 per cent) and Singh (18 er provinces and now appears to per cent). More than half of BCers per cent) tied for a distant second. be broken. After a high of 53 per say no leaders are dishonest, but The PM’s image took a hit cent in May, overall government even there, Wilkinson is ahead of following the SNC-Lavalin con- approval has fallen back down to Horgan by 10 points. Before the troversy that persisted through March levels at 43 per cent. crisis, it was a far closer race. 12 MONDAY, AUGUST 3, 2020 | THE HILL TIMES Opinion

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, right, pictured in this file photo with U.S. Vice-President Mike Pence, delivered a scathing speech on China titled ‘Communist China and the Free World’s Future,’ on July 23, 2020, at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library in California. Photograph courtesy of U.S. Department of State

call for the free world to respond is strategic and timely. However, Canada should be alarmed by Cold middle-power countries should be wary of Washington’s plea of hav- ing to choose between “freedom” or “tyranny.” Picking a side would War rhetoric emerging from U.S. lead to a path of further confronta- tion and unpredictability for not only Canada’s national interest, Unfortunately for ALGARY—On a visit to Wash- historic visit saw the normaliza- emerges at a time when Cana- but the liberal international order. Cington, D.C., to meet with U.S. tion in relations between the U.S. dian attitudes on China is at Singapore’s prime minister Lee Canada, the ‘sleeping president Richard Nixon in 1969, and Communist China. an all-time low, shifting from Hsien Loong warns that “any prime minister As the U.S.’s chief diplomat, ambivalence to distrust. Tensions confrontation between these two elephant’ is awake. said, “Living next to you is in some Pompeo’s speech was far from emerged in December 2018 when great powers is unlikely to end as ways like sleeping with an ele- diplomatic, asking Americans Canada detained Huawei’s chief the Cold War did, in one country’s Every ‘twitch and phant. No matter how friendly and what 50 years of “blind engage- financial officer Meng Wanzhou peaceful collapse.” even-tempered is the beast, if I can ment” with China has produced. following an extradition request Canada should be alarmed grunt’ made will be call it that, one is affected by every Rather, the speech harkened to from the U.S. In response, China by the Cold War rhetoric emerg- felt by Canadians twitch and grunt.” This phrase has the days of the Cold War: a world arbitrarily detained two Canadi- ing from the U.S. Our geographic not only come to define bilateral divided along ideological lines. ans, Michael Kovrig and Michael proximity to our closest friend, from coast to relations between Canada and the According to Pompeo, today’s Spavor, who have recently been neighbour, and ally does not make U.S., but has proven to be even choice isn’t between China or the formally charged with espionage. it easier for us in being indepen- coast to coast. more true today. U.S.; instead, it is one between Moreover, Canadian agricultural dent. However, Canada must strive Despite Canada’s unique bilat- “freedom or tyranny.” It was an exports were targeted as part to work and build coalitions with The ideological eral relationship with the U.S., Ot- urgent call for the world’s de- of Beijing’s retaliatory efforts. other like-minded countries to tawa has been pulled in deeper into mocracies to unite against China. Despite diplomatic efforts, Ot- resist a new Cold War and rein- spiral between the growing China-U.S. geopolitical Pompeo said, “If we bend the knee tawa has been unable to stop force and revitalize a rules-based two rivals will rivalries, contributing to the sharp now, our children’s children may the downward spiral in Canada- international order. It’s high time decline in Canada-China relations. be at the mercy of the Chinese China relations. we adopt a firmer stance towards continue. It’s time The “twitch and grunt” the U.S. has Communist Party, whose actions Canada isn’t the only “middle- both China and the U.S. made towards China under the are the primary challenge today power” country that has been Unfortunately for Canada, the we brace ourselves. Trump administration has forced in the free world.” under pressure by Beijing. Aus- “sleeping elephant” is awake. Ev- Canada to react more than once. The speech is the cumula- tralia’s push for answers on the ery “twitch and grunt” made will On July 23, U.S. Secretary of tion of a series of events leading COVID-19 pandemic’s origins be felt by Canadians from coast State Mike Pompeo delivered a to the downfall of China-U.S. has resulted in China targeting to coast to coast. The ideologi- scathing speech on China titled relations from the ongoing trade its agricultural commodities. The cal spiral between the two rivals “Communist China and the Free war to the new national security U.K.’s recent decision to offer will continue. It’s time we brace World’s Future.” Speaking at law Beijing has passed in Hong three million residents of Hong ourselves. the Richard Nixon Presidential Kong to the COVID-19 pan- Kong the right to settle in the Darren Touch is an incom- Library in Yorba Linda, Califor- demic. And most recently, the U.K. and ban on Huawei’s 5G ing Schwarzman Fellow with nia, the venue was symbolic of unprecedented closure of China’s technology has prompted out- the Canada Institute and the almost 50 years of U.S. engage- Houston consulate over accusa- rage with threats of retaliatory Kissinger Institute on China and ment with China, which began tions of economic espionage. measures by Beijing. the United States at the Wilson Darren Touch with Henry Kissinger’s secret These events have only exacer- Front lines are being drawn as Center in Washington D.C. He is Opinion mission to China in July 1971, bated and accelerated the trends a new Cold War emerges between a recent graduate from Tsinghua and subsequently, Nixon’s visit towards U.S.-China decoupling, China and the U.S. Given China’s University, where he attended as in 1972. Considered a hallmark and worse—confrontation. eroding relationship with several a Schwarzman Scholar. of Republican foreign policy, the For Canada, the speech middle-power countries, Pompeo’s The Hill Times THE HILL TIMES | MONDAY, AUGUST 3, 2020 13 Opinion On 75th anniversary of Hiroshima, today’s debate should be about continued illegal, immoral possession of nuclear weapons If wants Canada to make nuclear U.S. censorship tried to keep the scenes of carnage from the American public, disarmament ‘among but a year later, the full horror of the attacks got out, principally through John the highest priorities Hersey’s book, Hiroshima. Photograph for Canada,’ get NATO courtesy of Commons Wikimedia to work for a world free principally through John Hersey’s masterful work, Hiroshima. of nuclear weapons, But as time passed, the scenes and sign the Treaty of devastation faded from public memory, which is precisely what on the Prohibition of the nuclear planners wanted in order that public opinion would Nuclear Weapons. accept the “necessity” of modern nuclear weapons to maintain the military doctrine of nuclear deterrence. The atomic bomb was not needed in 1945, and nuclear weapons are not needed today for security. In fact, it is the reverse: nuclear weapons are the biggest impediment to global security. That is the argument that must be focussed on, not the events of 1945. The great danger in the Wallace Douglas Roche The U.S. detonated two nuclear bombs over Hiroshima and Nagasaki in Japan on Aug. 6 and 9, 1945, respectively, book is not just that it exculpates Comment killing between 129,000 and 226,000 people. We should stop talking about past culpability and concentrate on present the U.S. from its unleashing of the responsibility. The debate is a diversion we cannot afford, writes Doug Roche. Photographs courtesy of Commons Wikipedia atomic bomb but that it dulls the senses to the continuing pileup of DMONTON—Did the United nuclear weapons in the world today. EStates commit a war crime in While not ignoring the moral Truman insisted on “unconditional If the atomic bombings of Hiro- the atomic bombing of Hiroshima dilemma or at least the pause it surrender,” yet when the surrender shima and Nagasaki occurred to- on Aug. 6, 1945? And a second gave the new U.S. president, Harry did come after the atomic bomb- day, they would instantly be war crime in a similar bombing Truman, in deciding to use the ings, the emperor was allowed to labelled a war crime because in the of Nagasaki three days later? atomic bomb for his stated pur- retain his position. past 75 years a body of internation- Was Canada complicit in such pose of ending the war in Japan, Truman rejected advice that al humanitarian law has been built crimes because it participated the book leaves the reader with the Japanese military leaders be up. In 1996, the International Court in the Manhattan Project, which justification for using the bomb. shown a demonstration of the bomb of Justice ruled that the use of a invented the atomic bomb? Wallace writes: “Despite all his before its actual use. He accepted the nuclear weapon would contravene Now, on the 75th anniversary of misgivings, Truman knew he had argument that countless American international humanitarian law. those events, these haunting ques- to drop the bomb. The Manhattan soldiers’ lives would be saved by not The public conscience must tions have been raised again. As we Project had given him a weapon having to invade Japan. Actually, as be awakened to what is going on hear the voices of the hibakusha, the to potentially end the war. And historical records show, there was now. The Canadian Network to Japanese survivors of the attacks, no matter how devastating their no military justification for the use Abolish Nuclear Weapons, which crying out, “never again,” the debate losses, the Japanese refused to sur- of the bomb. It wasn’t needed to win includes 16 organizations, does this over guilt continues to go in circles. render. They left him no choice.” the war. The real reason for its use powerfully in a new Call to Action. It is the wrong debate. The debate This is of the first was that Truman considered it pri- It wants Canada to make nuclear should be about the continued illegal Chris Wallace, author of The New York order. marily as a political tool in the bur- disarmament “among the highest and immoral possession of nuclear Times’ bestseller, Countdown 1945: The Demoralized and defeated by geoning U.S.-Soviet power struggle, priorities for Canada,” get NATO weapons—all 13,400 of them held Extraordinary Story of the Atomic Bomb incessant American fire-bombing a sad truth that only became evident to work for a world free of nuclear by nine countries, principally by the and the 116 Days that Changed the of Tokyo a few years later when the Soviets weapons, and sign the Treaty on the United States and Russia. World, which Doug Roche says leaves and other also exploded an atomic device, thus Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons. In other words, we should stop the reader with justification for using the centres, starting the nuclear arms race. The Call to Action warns: “An- talking about past culpability and bomb. Image courtesy of Flickr Japan was The Wallace book ignores the other nuclear event could occur at concentrate on present responsi- ready to even more outrageous violation of any time. We must do everything bility. The debate is a diversion we by Chris Wallace. Wallace, son of the surren- morality in the second use in Naga- within our collective power to rid the cannot afford. late 60 Minutes journalist Mike Wal- der and saki. Apparently, it wasn’t enough to world of this existential threat and to A brain-washing of the public is lace, is a TV anchor at Fox News and asked only kill 140,000 persons in Hiroshima; preserve our planet for succeeding taking place and it must be stopped. (with the help of his co-author, Mitch that the another 74,000 people were killed generations.” This is what we need to This deception is on full display in a Weiss) knows how to write a thriller. Emperor, in the Nagasaki explosion to hasten concentrate on, not the past. New York Times current bestseller, The book is written as a great adven- Hirohito, the surrender. U.S. censorship tried Former Senator Douglas Countdown 1945: The Extraordinary ture story, with heroes overcoming be allowed to keep the scenes of carnage from Roche was Canadian ambassador Story of the Atomic Bomb and the adversity “to get the job done and to stay on the American public, but a year later, for disarmament 1984-89. 116 Days that Changed the World, bring our boys home.” the throne. the full horror of the attacks got out, The Hill Times

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David Crane Canada & the 21st Century

ORONTO—Oct. 13 will be the T50th anniversary of the estab- lishment of diplomatic relations between Canada and China. But how will the Trudeau government mark it? Presumably, there are people wrestling with this ques- tion right now. All we can know with cer- tainty is that it won’t be anything Canadians Michael Spavor, left, and Michael Kovrig, been detained by Chinese authorities since December 2018. Canada cannot allow itself to be drawn into like the celebratory occasion a false choice between the United States and China. Despite differences with China in many areas—Canada has to restore a relationship with China, which Prime Minister Justin Trudeau probably will not be possible until the two Michaels episode is resolved, writes David Crane. Photographs courtesy of Twitter and the International Crisis Group might have envisaged in the pre-Meng world prior to Dec. 1, 2018. Following his electoral vic- between the U.S. and China, with Despite all of this, Canada can- in the early days of establishing along with a China-U.S. “bilateral tory in 2015, Trudeau had made heavy threats of retribution if they not allow itself to be drawn into a and building a closer Canadian mechanism in place to ensure an expanded relationship with did not choose the U.S. false choice between the United relationship with China, told a that these red lines are managed.” China, including even a free trade The entire project of strategic States and China. Despite differ- recent Simon Fraser University But at the same time, Rudd agreement, a top foreign policy engagement by president Richard ences with China in many areas— seminar, “Canada’s relationship argued, it was important to identify objective, following on his fa- Nixon and his secretary of state, Canada has to restore a relation- with China must inevitably take areas where cooperation is pos- ther’s decision, as prime minister, Henry Kissinger, is now seen by ship with China, which probably into account the significance sible, for example on trade and to establish diplomatic relations Trump and his Secretary of State will not be possible until the two of the U.S.-China relationship. market access issues, and as well with China—on Oct. 13, 1970—a Mike Pompeo—falsely—as a huge Michaels episode is resolved. However, we must find a way to identify those areas where bilateral top priority in his day. failure. But we should, in the mean- express our own realities. What- or multilateral cooperation should Justin Trudeau set out to take The Trump administration was time, make it clear to the Trump ever is happening, we must try to be normal such as on pandemics, the relationship many steps further, clearly not happy with the Trudeau administration that we reject its maintain our communication with climate change and the effective spurred on by a growing Canadian government’s pursuit of closer approach to China, as well as China and the Chinese people at operation of global governance recognition that an unfriendly ties with China. So in seeking the the broader attempt by the U.S. the highest level possible and at through the multilateral system. Trump administration and exces- extradition of Meng, allegedly for to boss the rest of the world—its all levels of government.” As Austin said, “I understand sive Canadian dependence on the breaking U.S. sanctions on Iran, unilateral ditching of the accord Former Australian prime him to mean cooperate on issues United States underlined the need our pursuit of a closer relationship with Iran and the use of harsh minister Kevin Rudd has become we have in common, engage on for Canada to seek other markets. with China was effectively de- economic penalties on countries a leading voice on the need to issues which are difficult but As the world’s second largest econ- railed. On Dec. 1, 2018, Meng was dealing with Iran; its withdrawal accept the reality of strategic com- where each side accepts the value omy and by then already Canada’s arrested by Canadian officials at from the Paris Accord on climate petition between China and the of engagement, work to build trust second largest trading partner, the Vancouver airport and her case change and its efforts to prevent West, but argues that this should to address other issues which each China seemed the obvious choice. is still before the courts because international bodies from even be managed within what he calls side believes are core to their in- But a newly-elected U.S. Presi- of a debatable decision by the B.C. addressing climate change; its “defined parameters” through “a terests and cannot be challenged.” dent Donald Trump and his team Supreme Court that allowed the campaign to destroy the effective- defined mechanism of the highest In looking to our own future of Cold Warriors saw China as a extradition process to proceed. ness of the World Trade Organi- level continuing strategic dialogue, relationship, this is the place to threat to the-then dominant role China had already quickly re- zation; its decision to withdraw communication, and contact.” start. China is not going to disap- of the U.S. and China’s rise had to taliated by arresting two Canadi- from the World Health Organiza- This would include “a clear pear. Nor is it going to change be curbed, its technology advance ans—Michael Kovrig and Michael tion; and its constant use of trade understanding of the red lines its system because we think it constrained, the rise of its leading Spavor—with the result that Ca- threats against other countries, which exist,” such as on Taiwan. should. But we have to have a companies blocked, its leadership nadian public opinion has become including Canada (aluminum). We As Rudd told a recent conference future relationship with a country demonized and the country iso- increasingly negative on China. cannot excuse China for its seri- at Peking University, this would that is home to 1.4 billion people lated by forcing the major econo- China’s standing has also suffered ous misdeeds, but U.S. actions are mean “a core understanding and that should be uppermost in mies of the world to unite behind because of its harsh treatment more dangerous to the world than about absolutely core interests, our minds in October. policies to isolate China and limit of its Uyghur population and the anything China is doing. both in the military sphere, but David Crane can be reached at its future potential. Traditional imposition of a draconian national As Jack Austin, who worked also in terms of future large-scale [email protected]. allies were to be forced to choose security law in Hong Kong. closely with Pierre Elliott Trudeau financial market actions as well” The Hill Times THE HILL TIMES | MONDAY, AUGUST 3, 2020 15 Global

Indigenous demonstrators, pictured in Ottawa on Feb. 24, 2020. Coordinating with Indigenous leaders will ensure COVID-19 protection measures are provided in Indigenous languages and that specific needs and priorities of respective communities are met, writes Emmanuelle Fahey. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

making world as well. Failure by domestic violence against Indig- the U.S. federal government to enous women since the start of the COVID-19: once again, include Indigenous communities in pandemic are just two examples the federal stimulus package has of how large of a problem Canada led to what The New York Times still faces in prioritizing Indig- calls “one of the most significant enous safety and security. legal battles between tribal govern- Policy-makers must immedi- Indigenous communities ments and the United States in ately address data deficiencies to years.” In an acute literal example, ensure full funding opportunities the categorization of Indigenuous to these hard-hit communities. communities as “other” in national While securing fundamental data are failed by North data collection has led to grossly can be the first step in identifying skewed representation and subse- and addressing discrimination, is- quent insufficient funding. sues of data sovereignty must be In response, community orga- prioritized to ensure Indigenous nized relief efforts are forced to fill communities are guaranteed data American governments the voids left by inadequate federal ownership and right to privacy. policy and the failings of the Trump Engaging Indigenous leaders administration. Grassroots organi- in the policy-making process is Engaging Indigenous ONTREAL—Indigenous tribal In May, the Navajo Nation in the zations like Seeding Sovereignty crucial for addressing othering Mnations in the United States U.S. surpassed New York state to are meeting emergency needs in practices that exacerbate these leaders in the policy- waited more than 90 days to receive hold the highest number of infec- Indigenous lands through mask economic, social, and physical emergency federal COVID-19 fund- tions per capita. The social factors drives and crowd-funding to vulnerabilities. Coordinating with making process is ing. Even with the release of some that led to this are multi-fold and deliver essential needs. Former Indigenous leaders will ensure funds, tribal governments still face historically rooted in deep-seated community members have made it COVID-19 protection measures crucial for addressing mountains of administrative barri- federal neglect. A chronically un- a full-time job to deliver essential are provided in Indigenous lan- ers to access full funding, resulting derfunded Indian Health Service supplies to the Navajo Nation in guages and that specific needs othering practices in further delays and intra-gov- system means Indigenous popula- Northern Arizona. and priorities of respective com- that exacerbate ernmental competition. Macabre tions are being serviced by a system Conditions in the U.S. are munities are met. headlines have become byproducts that was under severe strain before indeed horrific, but here in Canada In the words of José Francisco these economic, of such failures. This gross neglect the pandemic. Generations of we have no reason to remain smug. Calí Tzay, UN Special Rappor- is a shameful reminder of how In- poverty, denial of cultural heritage, Systemic othering is vastly present teur on the Rights of Indigenous social, and physical digenous communities continue to and resource alienation have led to in various institutional forms. In Peoples: “Now, more than ever, suffer from society’s othering. increased rates of COVID-19 risk Montreal, decisions to reopen the governments worldwide should vulnerabilities. Othering is a societal phenom- factors, creating a feedback loop city did not reflect the fact that support Indigenous peoples to enon in which a group of people are that further stresses health services. cases were only beginning to peak implement their own plans to treated intrinsically different from An estimated 30 per cent of in Indigenous communities. protect their communities and par- the rest of society. The Othering & Indigenous households in the U.S. Like in the U.S., negligence is ticipate in the elaboration of na- Belonging Institute at UC Berkeley lack access to water. This com- further reflected in the data gaps tionwide initiatives to ensure these defines it as “a clarifying frame that bined with overcrowded housing in Canada on rates of infection in do not discriminate against them.” reveals a set of common processes have created nearly impossible Indigenous communities as well Only through direct collabora- and conditions that propagate conditions for hand-washing and as information related to CO- tions with Indigenous leaders can group-based inequality and margin- social distancing practices aimed VID-19 and preventative measures governments ensure appropriate ality.” These processes are a product at preventing transmission. UN not being available in Indigenous health responses needed for these of colonial historical norms in the briefings show that these condi- languages. Emergency funding to marginalized communities. U.S. and Canada rooted in prevent- tions are not endemic to the U.S. Indigenous communities across Emmanuelle Fahey is a student Emmanuelle Fahey ing the social inclusion of Indig- but rather present in Indigenous Canada remains competitive and fellow at the Montreal Institute Comment enous groups. COVID-19 has shown communities worldwide. underfunded. The recent killing for Genocide and Human Rights us that these systems of othering Othering of Indigenous commu- of Chantal Moore after a wellness Studies. are as prominent as ever. nities is heavily felt in the policy- check and the increased rates of The Hill Times 16 MONDAY, AUGUST 3, 2020 | THE HILL TIMES News

The Governor General carries government scenario. We have a out most of the Crown’s powers on government that is itself embroiled behalf of the sovereign, includ- in a scandal. We are in the midst of ing summoning, proroguing, and a pandemic and economic situation dissolving Parliament, reading the that is frankly unparalleled before,” Speech from the Throne, and giving he said, adding the harassment royal assent to laws. The Governor scandal “could not have occurred at General is also the commander- a worse possible time.” in-chief of Canada’s armed forces. “The stability of the non-parti- The GG also promotes a “sense of san Governor General to remain identity,” recognizes the achieve- in office, I think, is important to ments of outstanding Canadians, understand, is important to ap- receives foreign dignitaries, travels preciate,” he said. overseas as the representative of “Stability right now is para- Canada and hosts and takes part mount. To me it would be beneficial in official events, according to the for her to remain in that position.” Government of Canada’s website. The harassment scandal has The Office of the Governor General nothing to do with partisanship or of Canada is “the oldest continu- impartiality, he said, and so should ous institution in Canada and is an not undermine Ms. Payette’s abil- unbroken link with the early days ity to make important decisions. of our country’s recorded history,” Prime Minister Justin Trudeau the Government of Canada says. (Papineau, Que.) should step up to The role of Governor General is defend Ms. Payette publicly, if he Julie Payette, pictured on July 13, 2017, the day Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced she would be Canada’s 29th about “symbol, and perception, and still has confidence in her as the governor general. Ms. Payette’s five-year term is scheduled to run until at least 2022, but she is now facing calls to resign after upholding the integrity of the office,” Governor General, said Mr. Finch. multiple former Rideau Hall employees told the CBC that she had allegedly harassed them. The Hill Times file photograph said Prof. Macfarlane. “You want “The prime minister has to take this office to be absolutely beyond this opportunity and defend an reproach, and you want the person appointment that he largely was filling the office to be someone of responsible for,” he said. strong reputation.” Susan Smith, a former Liberal However, other experts in con- strategist and lobbyist at Bluesky ‘There has never been stitutional law, Canadian politics, Strategies, said the onus is on the and the monarchy in Canada said Governor General to demonstrate they did not believe Ms. Payette that she can fulfill the expectations should resign now. that came with the job, not the anything like this before’: “Rideau Hall has agreed to an prime minister. investigation and there appear to be “I think the prime minister staff changes. It is probably worth needs to continue to keep an eye seeing whether those efforts im- on: is the role of the office continu- prove things,” said Philippe Lagassé, ing to be delivered and upheld the experts split on GG’s fate a professor at way it should be?” she said. “I think who teaches and researches the the Governor General should be Westminster parliamentary system. responsible for her own actions.” “But I do worry that the office’s The Governor General is ap- as PCO launches Rideau authority has been undermined, pointed by the Queen, on the advice which could be significant during of the prime minister, and can be a constitutional confrontation,” dismissed from his or her post the Prof. Lagassé wrote in an email same way. The prime minister has exchange with The Hill Times. no formal authority to discipline the Hall workplace probe Prof. Macfarlane, Prof. Lagassé, Governor General for misconduct, and Prof. Wiseman all said that if any is proven, said Prof. Lagassé. some other Governors General had Any financial penalty would require caused controversy before, but never an act of Parliament, he said. over harassment claims because of their management style. “Both the PM and Buckingham “There has never been anything Palace could technically advise like this before,” said Prof. Wiseman. the GG to change her behaviour, knowledge of” Rideau Hall dur- Her spokesperson pointed to that Jeanne Sauvé caused a backlash but this would not be binding ad- ‘It’s got to the point, ing Ms. Payette’s tenure said that statement when contacted for when she strongly hinted at support vice in a constitutional sense. The I think, with this she and her hand-picked second comment by The Hill Times. for prime minister ’s threat of dismissal is the principal in command, Assunta Di Lorenzo, “The [Governor General] Meech Lake Accord during a tele- mechanism to change behaviour particular story, regularly verbally abused and should probably resign and make vised speech in 1989. Julian Byng here if the problem persists,” Prof. humiliated staff. The CBC did not things easier for everyone,” said famously rejected a request from Lagassé told The Hill Times. that the governor reveal the identity of the accus- Nelson Wiseman, a professor of prime minister Mackenizie King for “It would normally not come to ers. Global News also quoted an Canadian politics at the Univer- an election less than a year after the that, and it shouldn’t come to that, general should unnamed former Rideau Hall sity of Toronto for nearly 40 years. previous one, and asked opposition but in the event that the Queen was resign,’ says Emmett employee on July 24 who said Ms. “The issue is not that there leader to try to advised to dismiss the GG in this Payette and Ms. Di Lorenzo made has been an accusation, which is form a government instead. When case, I do not see on what grounds Macfarlane, professor Rideau Hall “the very definition of a problem, but multiple accusa- he could not and an election was the Queen could refuse here,” he said. a toxic workplace.” tions. It lowers the office,” said Prof. called, King won. Both Prof. Macfarlane and Prof. of constitutional The Governor General’s office Wiseman, who communicated with Wiseman said that Mr. Trudeau has also scored poorly on annual The Hill Times both via email and a ‘Stability right now should have maintained and con- law at the University surveys of workplace satisfac- phone interview last week. sulted the Advisory Committee on tion among federal public service “Just the fact that they are is paramount’ Vice-Regal Appointments before of Waterloo. workers during Ms. Payette’s time looking into it is a big embarrass- With a government propped up appointing Ms. Payette. in office—22 per cent of 126 staff ment,” he said. by a minority of MPs in the House That committee was established Continued from page 1 in the Office of the Secretary to Whatever changes come as a of Commons, the Governor Gen- by former prime minister Stephen the chair of Canada’s League of the Governor General reported result of the PCO investigation, eral could, in theory, be called upon Harper to advise on the appointments Monarchists both say they aren’t harassment on the job in 2019. “I’m not sure that really addresses on short notice to make an impor- of governors general and lieutenant ready to call for her resignation. That figure was down just slightly the core problem of the Governor tant decision about whether to dis- governors; however, Mr. Trudeau “It’s got to the point, I think, from 25 per cent in 2018. The General’s judgment,” said Prof. solve Parliament, or possibly even has not appointed anyone to fill the with this particular story, that the average across the public service Macfarlane, who noted that op- to decide which political leader to vacant spots on the committee. Governor General should resign,” was 14 and 15 per cent in those position politicians have called for ask to try to form a government. Filling and making use of that said Emmett Macfarlane, a profes- years, respectively. action in response to the scan- In those situations, the Governor committee before Ms. Payette’s sor at the University of Waterloo The Privy Council Office an- dal. NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh General must have the confidence appointment “might have saved who studies and teaches constitu- nounced that it will conduct an in- (Burnaby South, B.C.) called on of MPs from all of the political par- them a lot of headaches,” said tional law, Canadian politics and dependent review of the Governor Mr. Trudeau to investigate the mat- ties, said Prof. Macfarlane. Prof. Macfarlane. governance. General’s office in response to the ter after the CBC story broke. Prof. Macfarlane said that is Advisers to Mr. Trudeau in the “I think there needs to be a be- allegations. Ms. Payette’s office “I don’t think that problem goes a reason for Ms. Payette to step Privy Council Office encouraged hind-the-scenes conversation to see released a statement that said she away with an investigation into down, but Robert Finch, the chair him to “re-engage” that advisory if the prime minister can get her to welcomed the review, was “deeply Rideau Hall and changes to how of the Monarchist League of committee in a memo sent after Mr. resign on her own volition,” Prof. concerned” by the media reports, they deal with staff members to the Canada, told The Hill Times that Trudeau won re-election last fall, The Macfarlane told The Hill Times in and was “committed to ensuring office,” said Prof. Macfarlane. He Ms. Payette should stay in the job Canadian Press reported in January. an interview last week. that every employee who works said it was now “quite clear” that for the same reason. [email protected] The CBC reported on July 21 at Rideau Hall enjoys a secure Ms. Payette was not a “good fit” for “We have to understand and @PJMazereeuw that multiple sources “with direct and healthy work environment.” the job of Governor General. realize that we are in a minority The Hill Times THE HILL TIMES | MONDAY, AUGUST 3, 2020 17

hill climbers by Laura Ryckewaert Federal Diversity Minister Chagger makes some Diversity, Inclusion, and Youth Minister Bardish Chagger, pictured wearing a face mask as she exited the West Block building on July 22. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade staffing changes Blair needs a new her “next challenge after spending more than six years directly supporting Prime communications head Minister Justin Trudeau and his team.” where she Public Safety and Emergency Prepared- Mary-Liz Power continues to serve as press Meanwhile, Public Safety and focused on ness Minister Bill Blair is in want of a new secretary to Mr. Blair, with Craig MacBride outreach to director of communications following Brit- serving as a senior communications adviser. Emergency Preparedness South Asian tany Perreault’s exit at the end of June. Mr. Blair’s office is overseen by chief of Minister Bill Blair is in and Muslim staff Zita Astravas communities, and also cur- need of a new director as noted by rently includes: Dan her LinkedIn Lindenas, director of communications after profile. of policy; Jordan She’s also Crosby, director Brittany Perreault’s exit. a former of parliamentary legislative affairs; Radey Bar- assistant to rack, director of anada’s federal Diversity, Inclusion, then-Liberal operations; senior Cand Youth Minister Bardish Chagger MP Marwan policy advisers Sa- has no doubt had an intense few weeks Tabbara, who cha Atherly, Manel as a result of the WE Charity controversy, Dilys Fernandes is director of now sits as Menouar, and Meha- likely making for an interesting—to say the operations to Bardish Chagger. an Indepen- lan Garoonanedhi; least—entrance for the minister’s newest Photograph courtesy of LinkedIn dent, hav- Ellen Kuschnik, political aide: Udita Samuel. ing stepped issues manage- Ms. Samuel down from ment and parlia- marked her the Liberal caucus after news that he had mentary affairs first day in been arrested and charged with two counts adviser; Loïc Paré, issues management Ms. Chagger’s of assault, one count of break and enter, Public Safety Minister Bill Blair, pictured being scrummed by media outside and parliamentary office on July and one count of harassment in Guelph in the West Block on July 22. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade 15, arriving April. His case is next set to come before affairs assistant; Em- straight from the Ontario Court of Justice on Aug. 28. ily Horonowitsch, Prime Min- Ms. Shaikh is also a former intern in Ms. Perreault spent about seven months Quebec regional affairs adviser; Annie ister Justin Health Minister Patty Hajdu’s Hill office as in all running Mr. Blair’s communications Cullinan, Atlantic regional affairs adviser; Trudeau’s the Liberal MP for Thunder Bay-Superior shop, having joined the minister’s team last Kevin Den Heijer, Ontario regional affairs office, where North, Ont.; a former intern to B.C. Liberal December shortly after the 2019 federal adviser; Danielle Boyle, office manager she’d spent the MP Jati Sidhu; and spent a year as presi- election and subsequent cabinet shuffle. and executive assistant to the minister; and last six months dent of Carleton University’s Equal Voice She previously had spent almost the entire Hilary Hendricks, executive assistant to Ms. as a special as- chapter while studying for a bachelor’s de- span of the 42nd Parliament working in the Astravas. sistant for tour. gree in law, with a minor in psychology, at PMO, starting as a speechwriter in December In other She’s now the school, amongst other past experience. 2015 after having spent that year’s federal staffing news, assistant to In more belated (but as yet unreported election as a writer for the national Liberal Mr. Bains Udita Samuel is now assistant Ms. Chagger’s in these pages) news, Dilys Fernandes was campaign. Before the election, she was a recently wel- to Diversity Minister Bardish parliamen- promoted to director of operations to Ms. special assistant for communications in Mr. comed Magas Chagger’s parliamentary tary secretary, Chagger back in the spring. Trudeau’s office as leader of the third party. Yusuf to his secretary. Photograph courtesy Liberal MP A former senior manager of mobilization By the time she exited the PMO, Ms. Per- ministerial of LinkedIn Adam van for the federal Liberal Party, Ms. Fernandes reault was senior manager of speechwriting, team. Koeverden. joined Ms. Chagger’s office after the last and she spent the 2019 election leading the A former Before joining the PMO in February, Ms. election—during which she’d been an Ontario national campaign’s speechwriting team. legislative Samuel was working for the federal Lib- operations and events manager for the Liber- On her LinkedIn page, Ms. Perreault assistant to eral Party, last as regional field manager als—as a youth policy adviser and Atlantic has indicated she’s currently looking for Liberal MP for the Peel, Halton, and Niagara region of regional affairs adviser. Gary Ananda- Ontario. Before joining party sangaree, Mr. Ms. Samuel studied for a bachelor’s headquarters in January Yusuf marked degree in political science and sociology at 2019, she was working in In- his first day Montreal’s McGill University. Along with novation Minister Navdeep as a special as- past experience working for the Hillary for sistant in Mr. Bains’ office as executive Magas Yusuf is the newest America campaign in Iowa in 2015, and for Bains’ office assistant to his chief of staff, addition to Mr. Bains’ office. the Democratic Party of Virginia in 2016, on July 20. and she’s also a former spe- Photograph courtesy of LinkedIn Ms. Samuel has previously interned at cial assistant for operations Before landing Crestview Strategy in Toronto, as noted on to then-public services min- a job as an her LinkedIn profile. ister Judy Foote, a former assistant to Mr. Anandasangaree in Septem- Previously, Humna Shaikh was both senior special assistant for ber 2018, he spent a little more than half a assistant to Mr. van Koeverden and Ontario operations and Ontario re- year as a constituency assistant to Ontario regional affairs adviser to Ms. Chagger. gional affairs to Ms. Foote’s Liberal MPP Mitzie Hunter. While she continues to cover the Ontario successor, Carla Qualtrough, Mr. Yusuf has a bachelor’s degree in desk in the minister’s office, Ms. Shaikh is and a former assistant to biology from McMaster University, and now also a policy adviser, focused on the now-Immigration Minister along with extracurriculars, worked as a multiculturalism file. Marco Mendincio in his community adviser for the university dur- Ms. Shaikh has been working for Ms. role as the Liberal MP for Brittany Perreault, pictured centre during her PMO days with ing his time as a student. Chagger since January, and previously spent Eglinton-Lawrence, Ont. chief of staff Katie Telford, then-PMO communications adviser Ryan Dunn is chief of staff to Mr. Bains. a little more than a year as a special assistant Jamie Kippen is chief of Michael Den Tandt, director of communications Cameron Ahmad, [email protected] for outreach in the Liberal research bureau, staff to Ms. Chagger. and Mr. Trudeau. 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Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino, pictured on July 20, 2020, will participate in a Pearson Centre webinar on Aug. 11, discussing the role immigration will play in rebuilding the Canadian economy. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade Mendicino to discuss how immigration will help rebuild Canadian economy at Pearson Centre webinar on Aug. 11

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Provincial Battles, National Prize? Five political Elections in a Federal State, by Laura B. Stephenson, scientists offer fresh Andrea Lawlor, William P. Cross, André Blais and Elisabeth Gidengil, McGill- insights into election Queen’s University Press, 2019. Image courtesy McGill-Queen’s campaigning in University Presss three provinces

mixed appeal across the country. As Provincial Battles, National they say, it “should not be surprising” to Prize? Elections in a Federal learn that the Conservatives are most and party leaders’ remarks. Examin- Other findings challenge conventional popular west of Quebec and that the ing what a sample of party candidates wisdom about the 2015 election, such as State is a study of the 2015 Liberals enjoy more popularity east of say in news stories and on social establishing that the debate over wom- Canadian federal election, Manitoba (page 4). This sets up one of media would be another aspect. This en wearing a niqab during citizenship the book’s core research questions: to quickly becomes overwhelming. Even ceremonies harmed the Liberals more with a twist: it examines what extent do national political parties collecting information from regional than the NDP in Quebec (page 155)—a vary their campaigning by region? media would be significant work. Lit- polarizing topic that seems more campaign dynamics Now, regional messaging has long tle wonder that we lack understand- absurd in 2020 given that face cover- in British Columbia, been something of a mystery about ing of regional campaigning. And yet ings are being encouraged by govern- Canadian election campaigning. For exploring such a wide range of data ment authorities during the COVID-19 Ontario and Quebec. much of the country’s history it was not is exactly what the authors manage to pandemic. A brisk concluding chapter unheard of for Anglophones to be told do, and more besides, albeit restricted synthesizes the findings, raises more something different than francophones. to English and French. questions and suggests that regional The existence of strong regional cultures Chapter 1 sets the scene with a variances in voter behaviour have less resulted in national parties pandering summary that establishes regional to do with campaigning than differenc- to regions, giving rise to the Canadian variations in Canadian elections and es between the voters themselves. terminology of “brokerage politics.” The outlines the book. Chapter 2 reviews So, what does all this mean for the ability of national party leaders to speak what is known about Canadian regions next Canadian federal election or, for out of both sides of their mouths or for and summarizes applicable academic that matter, the upcoming Saskatche- candidates to take different stances di- literature. Chapter 3 provides further wan campaign? To me, we are left with minished as the parties evolved into co- context by rehashing the 2011 and 2015 a greater awareness of how complex it hesive, top-down national organizations. Alex Marland Canadian general election campaigns. must be for party operatives to sort out The decline of regional news silos and For some readers, these chapters cover- the strategic messaging of a campaign. Comment rise of 24/7 national news cycles eroded ing familiar territory will be the easiest What political parties should say to the ability of regional party bosses to to comprehend. whom and how to say it is a constant control localized messaging. National Books & Big Ideas & Big Books Chapter 4 is, as the authors put it, puzzle. This book tells us that armchair T. JOHN’S, N.L.—If all goes ac- campaign managers and staffers in the the start of “the meat” of the book (page pundits should not be so quick to cri- cording to plan, on Oct. 26 voters in S war rooms gained the technological 62). Here they look at constituency-lev- tique party strategy. Often, what works Saskatchewan will head to the polls, ability to keep candidates on message el campaigning, showing that federal with one cohort of voters does not grab some hand sanitizer, and vote by distributing talking points via fax, NDP candidates receive support from work with others, and in the heat of a while wearing a face mask. In the weeks then email, then smartphones and their provincial cousins, and that Bloc campaign impressions about pivotal leading up to election day, the campaign now digital hubs. Policing of message Québécois candidates rely dispropor- events may be exaggerated. It also tells will largely be conducted online, with variances is easier with social media; tionately more on the leader and party us that political parties must invest in candidates shaking hands on doorsteps furthermore, parties vet prospective label. Ontario candidates—no surprise market research. Public opinion survey and kissing babies a thing of the past. candidates to ensure they will support here—were less likely than Quebec data combined with focus groups are The number of people voting by mail the platform when it is released. or British Columbia candidates to needed to understand the peculiarities or not voting at all will likely skyrocket. Today, I suspect that diverging from promote provincial messaging. The of the political marketplace. People in All of this has profound implications for the national party’s position is most chapter confirms that there are indeed a party’s war room and on the leader’s how political parties canvass for votes, likely to go undetected in languages regional and party variances embed- tour also need to listen to what local mobilize their supporters to the polls and other than English or French, such as if ded within a national campaign. candidates are hearing on the ground. ultimately which candidates are elected. a party or candidate transmits informa- In Chapter 5, the authors look at A challenge for studying elections It is against this extraordinary tion in Cantonese, Mandarin, or Punjabi. media coverage of the party leaders’ is finding lessons that are enduring. In backdrop that a book written by five There have been some news reports of tours, the parties’ news releases, and some ways, researchers ought to ap- distinguished political scientists offers message variations occurring in unof- the parties’ Facebook and Twitter posts proach elections data as though they are some insights into election campaigning ficial languages. In 2015, Conservative to determine that in 2015 there was a analyzing weather, earthquakes or stock in three provinces. Provincial Battles, advertising in Chinese and Punjabi greater emphasis on national messag- markets: the greatest value is when National Prize? Elections in a Federal newspapers and radio stations used ing than in the past. Chapter 6 exam- the objective is to identify patterns that State is a study of the 2015 Canadian messaging that was different from what ines newspaper and television news can help us understand the next event. federal election, with a twist: it examines was being said on the leader’s tour. Ac- coverage in the three studied provinces. Otherwise, an election study is akin to campaign dynamics in British Columbia, cording to CBC News, the advertising The analysis foremost documents 2015 analyzing a sporting event long after Ontario and Quebec. Normally, election claimed that “Justin Trudeau supports campaign issues, interspersed with the results are known. In this regard, the studies are concerned with what hap- the sale of marijuana to children, the interesting nuggets of information. For authors try to extrapolate lasting obser- pens on the national stage. Rarely do we expansion of safe injection sites and example, they find that newspapers vations instead of documenting the finer get a detailed assessment of variances in the establishment of neighbourhood paid greater attention to economic details of the 2015 Canadian general different regions of the country. brothels,” (CBC, Oct. 13, 2015). In 2019, issues whereas television highlighted election. The well-edited, crisp writing Laura Stephenson, Andrea Lawlor, the Conservatives ran Facebook ads in social issues (page 108). They suggest combined with theory testing goes some Bill Cross, André Blais, and Elisabeth Chinese alleging that the Trudeau Liber- that this might be because social ten- way to achieving that objective. Gidengil are well-suited to tell these als would legalize hard drugs. sions are easier to depict on television Provincial Battles, National Prize stories. At 175 pages and nine chap- Candidates can also be found to say whereas financial matters are better is written primarily for academics ters, they have produced a concise things not supported by the national dissected in the written word. who study political behaviour, but it book packed with information using party. For example, a Liberal candidate The authors then turn to what extent will intrigue anyone who enjoys the an economical style of writing. It is resigned from the 2019 Burnaby South the campaigns persuaded vote deci- academic study of elections. immediately evident that this is a work byelection after remarking on WeChat sions in the three studied provinces. In Provincial Battles, National Prize? for people who like quantitative data. that she was the “only Chinese candi- Chapter 7, they show that there was Elections in a Federal State, by Lots and lots of data—35 figures and date” whereas NDP Leader Jagmeet little in the way of media effects in Laura B. Stephenson, Andrea Lawlor, 29 tables, to be exact, which works out Singh is “of Indian descent.” Canadian 2015, which is consistent with previous William P. Cross, André Blais and to an illustration on more than a third society is increasingly multilingual, research. Chapter 8 looks at a survey of Elisabeth Gidengil, McGill-Queen’s of the pages. If tables about vote share however, to my knowledge academia voters. Here is where Canada’s political University Press, 2019. gaps and graphs about the evolution has not yet examined these deviations parties can find pertinent lessons, such Alex Marland is a professor of of vote intentions excite you, then this from national messaging. as Conservatives being less popular political science at Memorial University book is worth a look. Identifying regional divergences in with women. There are also regional of Newfoundland. One of the authors Provincial Battles, National Prize messaging is thus a daunting under- dimensions. For example, people who of Provincial Battles, National Prize begins by discussing the regionaliza- taking for researchers. It would fore- were employed or self-employed were contributed a chapter in a recent book tion of elections and lays the theoretical most require compiling and compar- more likely to vote NDP in British that he co-edited, Inside the Campaign: groundwork. The authors observe how ing messages put out by the national Columbia, but they were drawn to the Managing Elections in Canada. Canada’s national political parties have parties, such as news releases, tweets Conservatives in Ontario (page 144). The Hill Times 20 MONDAY, AUGUST 3, 2020 | THE HILL TIMES Hill Life & People Photo Feature In the time of the pandemic, MPs, cabinet ministers wear their masks in public The full House hasn’t sat since mid-March when the WHO declared the COVID-19 a global pandemic, but it’s been busy over the last few months on the Hill with daily ministerial briefings, some House committee meetings, cabinet meetings, and, up until June 18, Special COVID-19 Pandemic Committee meetings. It’s also been a little surreal.

Social Development Minister Ahmed Hussen, pictured July 22, matches his dark red ‘Hope’ mask, with his red tie and a red, Canada’s Minister of Diversity Bardish Chagger, pictured July Public Services Minister Anita Anand, pictured July 20, goes for the straight-up medical mask. blue and white checked shirt. 22, sports a black cotton number with little white maple leafs.

PCO President Economic Romeo Development LeBlanc, and Official pictured July Languages 22, wears a Minister blue speckled Mélanie Joly, mask, material pictured July that could also 22, also goes be used for a for the simple tie, in a pinch. white mask.

Independent MP Jody Conservative MP Wilson- Jacques Gourde, Raybould, pictured July pictured July 22, isn’t fooling 22, wears an around. He’s party Indigenous Deputy Prime Minister , pictured July 22, keeps it simple. blue all the way. art printed black mask. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Liberal MP Greg Fergus, pictured NDP MP Alexandre Boulerice, pictured July 22, keeps it sharp with his Canadian Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault, pictured July 20, looks a little American in his blue black mask and black and white Liberal MP Julie Dzerowicz, pictured July 20, goes for the blue denim look. July 20, goes for the black mask. and white star spangled mask. checked sports jacket.

Justice Minister , pictured July 20, matches his plum-and- orange-zig-zag mask with his light plum coloured sports jacket, white and purple speckled shirt, and a blue, purple, and green, and white NDP MP Matthew Green is a party man with his orange mask, while Liberal Conservative MP Rachel Harder, pictured July 22, flowered tie, and he pulls it off nicely. MP Adam Vaughan opts for the simple black mask, pictured July 22. sports a light grey mask.