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ECONOMY & INNOVATION
Federal government an extraordinarily secretive organization

If we are to have engaged public policy discussion that draws on the collective knowledge, experience and ideas of Canadians we should end up with better policies. This applies to almost every area of public policy.

By DAVID CRANE |
Published: Monday, 07/11/2011 12:00 am EDT
Need for a fairer and more representative voting system won't go away

In Canada's recent federal election, Prime Minister Stephen Harper was able to form a majority government with just under 40 per cent of the votes cast by Canadians. But is that fair?

By DAVID CRANE |
Published: Monday, 05/16/2011 12:00 am EDT
Economy to grow, but in danger of being one with diminished expectations

Despite a focus on families, there is little discussion on how to counter the prospect of a decline in living standards and growing inequality.

By DAVID CRANE |
Published: Monday, 04/18/2011 12:00 am EDT
Global competition for good jobs based on new ideas to become more intense as decade proceeds

Canada has to be ready. IRAP is one of the best vehicles we have to succeed in such a challenging world. Our future economy should be a top election issue.

By DAVID CRANE |
Published: Monday, 04/04/2011 12:00 am EDT
Canada can't afford to sit back as other countries embrace technology, education and innovation

As it is, as a federal government discussion paper recently stated, 'there is some evidence to suggest that Canada is not well-positioned to be an innovation leader.' Another across-the-board corporate tax cut won't change that.

By DAVID CRANE |
Published: Monday, 01/31/2011 12:00 am EST
A more innovative economy would deliver more good jobs

But this is the issue that is largely missing from the Liberal economic strategy, yet it is central to our future.

By DAVID CRANE |
Published: Monday, 11/01/2010 12:00 am EDT
Politicians should deal with climate change, create a stronger economy

If we are looking for economic stimulus to drive innovation and create new jobs, then launching a transformative shift to a low-carbon economy may be our best hope.

By DAVID CRANE |
Published: Monday, 07/19/2010 12:00 am EDT
Innovation means embracing digital economy

But it also means ensuring that existing industries have the tools and people to become more innovative. It also means making the public sector more innovative.

By DAVID CRANE |
Published: Monday, 06/07/2010 12:00 am EDT
We're laggards when it comes to new digital economy, despite doing many things right

We are not training the thousands of skilled people we will need for success. We are not digitizing our vast collections of cultural material. Our financial structure is failing to provide the risk capital innovators need to start new businesses.

By DAVID CRANE |
Published: Monday, 05/24/2010 12:00 am EDT
Time for a strong minister of public health

Now there is a great need to promote exercise and healthy diet, including tough regulation of sugar and sodium content and requirements for public disclosure of sugar and salt content by fast-food restaurants.

By DAVID CRANE |
Published: Monday, 04/12/2010 12:00 am EDT
Feds and Liberals should be offering more options to face challenges of an aging Canada

Kevin Page was right to point out the folly of ignoring the challenge, or delaying action for long, what he largely ignored was the potential for initiatives that could do much to mitigate the pessimistic forecasts of an aging society

By DAVID CRANE |
Published: Monday, 03/01/2010 12:00 am EST
Time for an Innovation Canada Department, a ministry of the future

One of the biggest issues we face is how to build a much more innovative economy that can meet the challenges of 21st century global competition and sustain a high and sustainable quality of life with good jobs. Canada has to get cracking.

By DAVID CRANE |
Published: Monday, 05/04/2009 12:00 am EDT

Parliamentary Calendar
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Conservative Weekly Caucus Meeting
NDP Weekly Caucus
Liberal Weekly Caucus
Scotiabank Emerging Markets Forum
Value of Investing in Downtowns
The Order of Canada: Stories Behind the People
John Boyko to Address Rideau Club
In Mutual Defence: the Continental U.S. NORAD Region?
Eyes are for Life Reception
2012 Navy Outlook
Parliamentary Protocol
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HILL LIFE & PEOPLE SLIDESHOWS
Peter Milliken portait unveiling May 9, 2012

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Former House Speaker Peter Milliken poses with artist Paul Wyse, who painted his portrait.
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Conservative MPs Ed Holder, Patrick Brown and Rod Bruinooge.
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Hill and Knowlton's Don Boudria.
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Former Senator Marcel Prud'homme and former Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff.
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Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson.
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Former prime minister Joe Clark and Senate Speaker Noel Kinsella.
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Liberal Senator Joseph Day, Citizenship and Immigration Minister Jason Kenney and Peter Milliken.
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The crowd.
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Bob Rae, Government House Leader Peter Van Loan, Peter Milliken, Senate Speaker Noel Kinsella, Thomas Mulcair.
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Peter Milliken, Senate Speaker Noel Kinsella, NDP leader Thomas Mulcair.
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Peter Milliken and House Speaker Andrew Scheer unveil the portrait.
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Peter Milliken and the portrait.
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Artist Paul Wyse.
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Liberal interim leader Bob Rae, Government House Leader Peter Van Loan, House Speaker Andrew Scheer.
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NDP MP Denise Savoie and Peter Milliken.
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The portrait gets taken out to be hung.
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Liberal Senator David Smith.

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