Big Canadian challenge: the world is changing in Health disruptive + powerful + policy transformative briefi ng ways, & we better get HOH pp. 13-31 a grip on it p. 12 p.2 Hill Climbers p.39 THIRTIETH YEAR, NO. 1602 CANADA’S POLITICS AND GOVERNMENT NEWSPAPER MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2019 $5.00 News Liberals News Election 2019 News Foreign policy House sitting last Trudeau opportunity for Liberal base ‘less than ‘masterful’ at Trudeau Liberals soft power, to highlight enthusiastic’ as PM falling short on achievements, hard power, says control the Trudeau prepares to ex-diplomat agenda and the Rowswell message, says a defend four-year record BY PETER MAZEREEUW leading pollster rime Minister Justin Trudeau Phas shown himself to be one to ‘volatile electorate,’ of the best-ever Canadian leaders BY ABBAS RANA at projecting “soft power” on the world stage, but his government’s ith the Liberals and Con- lack of focus on “hard power” servatives running neck W is being called into question as and neck in public opinion polls, say Liberal insiders Canada sits in the crosshairs of the 13-week sitting of the House the world’s two superpowers, says is the last opportunity for the The federal Liberals are heading into the next election with some members of the a former longtime diplomat. Continued on page 35 base feeling upset that the party hasn’t recognized their eff orts, while it has given Continued on page 34 special treatment to a few people with friends in the PMO, say Liberal insiders. Prime News Cybercrime Minister News Canada-China relations Justin Trudeau will RCMP inundated be leading his party into Appointing a the October by cybercrime election to special envoy defend his reports, with government’s a chance for four-year little success in record before ‘moral suasion’ a volatile prosecution, electorate. to China, The Hill committee hears Times photograph experts say by Andrew BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT Meade BY JOLSON LIM & NEIL MOSS he House Public Safety Com- ispatching a special envoy Publications Mail Agreement #40068926 mittee recently launched a to Beijing amid the Huawei T being taken for granted by the ably NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, D study into cybercrime in the Ca- BY ABBAS RANA dispute could contain tensions leadership, say Liberal insiders and neither of whom has been on the nadian fi nancial sector, and chair between Canada and China he federal Liberals made his- a leading pollster. ballot as a party leader before. John McKay says he expects it and may lead to some form of tory by leaping from third place The next federal election will Based on the results of most will do “useful work” in exposing T lenience for the two Canadians to winning a majority in 2015, but serve as a referendum on the of the recent public opinion polls, the depth of the problem in Can- currently detained, experts say, the upcoming October election will Liberals’ four-year record, Darrell the Liberals and the Conserva- ada, with the Canadian security although one former diplomat have totally different dynamics Bricker, CEO of Ipsos Global Pub- tives are tied in a statistical dead establishment itself still coming warns such a move could sow than the last, including a volatile lic Affairs, told The Hill Times. Mr. heat, and it’s hard to predict if “to grips with the all-pervasive more confusion about Canada’s electorate, new party leaders and Trudeau will also be facing fresh Canadians feel they are better off nature of the threat.” messaging in the icy affair. positions, and a lack of enthusiasm opposition faces in Conservative now than they were under the last Already, RCMP offi cials have There has been much specula- amongst some key players in the Leader Andrew Scheer (Regina- Continued on page 33 Liberal Party base who feel they’re Qu’Appelle, Sask.) and presum- Continued on page 36 Continued on page 37 2 MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2019 | THE HILL TIMES Some MPs and some members of the public gathered around the Heard on the Hill Centennial Flame on Jan. 29 to remember the six Muslims killed and by Neil Moss the 19 injured during the Québec City mosque attack on Jan. 29, 2017. MPs remember six Photograph courtesy of Twitter ‘victims of hate’ murdered in Québec City mosque attack wo years ago, six Muslim men were Tmurdered during prayers at the Centre culturel islamique de Québec. Last week, MPs of all political stripes came together to honour their memory. “Ibrahima Barry, Mamadou Tanou Barry, Khaled Belkacemi, Aboubaker Thabti, Abdelkrim Hassane, and Azzedine Soufi ane Alberta—delves into the politics of public record during the campaign and advocating were all killed. A father, a son, a brother, a policy and public administration, as well as for change that addresses the critical need husband, a friend, and a colleague were all offers tips on career progression. to responsibly address chronic and growing victims of hate,” Liberal MP Frank Baylis told “There is an unmistakable need for a problems in health, education and economy.” the House on Jan. 29. book to guide public servants, aspiring The newspaper’s editorial vice-president, Before Question Period that day, MPs ob- public servants and students of government James Wallace, recently joined Doug Ford‘s served a moment of silence for the six men. at a time when public sector institutions are premier’s offi ce as the deputy chief of staff. “Two years after the terrible terrorist at- being challenged on all fronts,” Donald J. Mr. Furey was also scheduled to appear at tack in Sainte-Foy, the mosque, we take this Savoie, Canada research chair in public ad- a Nepean Conservative Association event in moment to continue to mourn the deaths of ministration and governance at the Univer- August 2017, but that event was postponed. loving fathers and husbands and brothers Hugh Segal has been diagnosed with cancer. sité de Moncton, wrote in review. “Marland and sons,” Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told The Hill Times fi le photograph and Wesley have answered the call with a reporters. “Cry for their families, support their well-written and comprehensively docu- Famous 5 to honour families and continue to stand together as mented contribution to the literature.” Canadians against violence and hatred, and from 1992 to 1993. He was appointed by For job applicants, the book offers some fi ve Ottawa volunteers remember that we need to work every day to then prime minister Paul Martin to the Senate, and served in the Red Chamber for likely job interview questions including: create a stronger community for us all.” A group that celebrates today’s trail- nearly nine years from 2005 to 2014. “What’s the one area you hope to develop Conservative MP Scott Reid wrote on blazing women is honouring fi ve Ottawans, Conservative MP Rob Nicholson hon- through your next work experience?,” Twitter that MPs placed lit candles at their including some current and former Hillites, oured Mr. Segal in members statements which seems to be the bureaucratic version windows to show solidarity with all victims for their volunteer work. on Jan. 30, calling him a “kind, decent and of “what’s your biggest weakness?” of “anti-religious violence.” Famous 5 is celebrates the women that honest man, whose love for his country The 128-page book is being published That night, some MPs gathered around inspire generations to come, in the same and family is unparalleled.” by the University of Toronto Press and will Parliament Hill’s Centennial Flame to re- way that the original ‘Famous Five’ did in “As a columnist and political pundit, be on sale Feb. 10 for $19.95. member those who were murdered. 1929 with the “Persons case.” Hugh always provides a balanced view and “We reaffi rmed our commitment to stand Mary Jessop, Tiffany Glover, Maria profound insight into Canada and our world up against Islamophobia and all forms of McClintock, Kathleen Walsh, and Anne beyond,” Mr. Nicholson told the House. Is Anthony Furey a Tory hate, ignorance, stereotyping, and discrimi- Dawson are being honoured. “We all know cancer can be beaten,” he nation!” tweeted Liberal MP Omar Alghabra Ms. Jessop is a former fi nance director ended. “If Hugh’s history is any indication, fundraiser? He says nope about the Centennial Flame gathering. for the Liberal Party from 2009 to 2015. it does not stand a chance.” “In the face of tragedy, this community Last week, an Ottawa West-Nepean She currently is the fi nance director for the Mr. Segal, who was dubbed “The Happy came together and showed that we will Conservative Association event was being Métis Nation of Ontario, according to her Warrior,” and authored the 1996 book, No never let fear divide us,” Tourism, Offi cial Surrender: Refl ections of a Happy Warrior publicized as “An Evening with Anthony LinkedIn profi le. Languages and La Francophonie Minister Furey.” Toronto Sun columnist Anthony Working at Justice Canada, Ms. Glover in the Tory Crusade, currently is the princi- Mélanie Joly tweeted. Furey called the event a “misunderstanding.” is a counsel. pal of Massey College. A human rights and anti-racism activist, Tickets to the event were being sold for Ms. McClintock was a reporter for Sun In his early 20s, he twice stood as the Fareed Khan, said in a statement that Jan. $150 each, according to the now deleted Media from 1987 to 2005, where she spent Progressive Candidate for Ottawa Centre, but 29 should be marked as a national day of event webpage. some time covering federal politics. She was unsuccessful both times, fi nishing second remembrance and action against Islamo- “To clarify: I’m actually not speaking at was also a political staffer to Belinda Stro- to Liberal Hugh Poulin in 1972 and 1974.