No realistic option to reduce energy consumption by one-third over next few years: PM Harper
Prime Minister Stephen Harper, whose Conservative minority government will introduce the Clean Air Act this fall, says he wants to move forward on some issues the Kyoto Protocol “completely ignores,” such as pollution and smog and promises a more comprehensive package “than anything that was envisioned by Kyoto.” The following is an excerpt of an […]
Elections Canada says Tory ‘cheque-swapping’ may be a violation of federal law
Elections Canada says the Conservative Party may have violated sections of both the Canada Elections Act and the Income Tax Act by engaging in a “cheque-swapping” scheme at its 2005 national party’s policy convention in Montreal, a system that one legal expert says is designed to maximize revenue. The Vancouver Sun reported on July 1 […]
Renewable energy a reality: all that’s needed is political will
In any discussion of our energy future in Canada and our national response to the reduction of greenhouse gases, the subject of renewable energy is raised, only to be shot down by a variety of nay sayers, usually associated with existing large energy interests. At a recent House Natural Resources Committee meeting the Energy Dialogue […]
Liberal Party’s membership drive numbers in, but race still unclear
With the membership drive now over, the Liberal leadership race has turned the first page of a thick book to elect a new leader but, more importantly, to a new mentality. Before again becoming “the winning party,” the Liberals need to first be a party. “At the present time,” Prime Minister Stephen Harper told The […]
Information Commissioner says MPs’ legal fees should be made public
Canada’s Information Commissioner says the House of Commons should publicly reveal how much it pays for MPs’ legal fees. “My view is that it’s as legitimate as a Member of Parliament’s travel expenses or office expenses,” John Reid told The Hill Times. “They release all their other expenditures and this is certainly a legitimate expenditure, […]
Top university researchers join forces to develop solar-optimized homes and commercial buildings for the future in Canada
The Solar Buildings Research Network (SBRN) was launched in 2006 by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) through its Research Network (now Strategic Network) Grant Program. For the first time, in a unique effort, 24 top Canadian researchers in solar energy and buildings from 10 Canadian universities have joined forces to develop the […]
Energy efficiency: What will it take?
Here is the new Triple-E: Energy-Efficient Economy. Energy is the cornerstone of any modern society that hopes to survive, let alone thrive. We are just beginning to understand that Canada does not have an unlimited supply of energy or other resources; that we must learn to be less profligate than we have been in using […]
Canadian Firearms Centre jobs are in limbo
The Conservative government has cut the long gun registry’s budget by $10- million and has transferred responsibility for the program from the Canadian Firearms Centre to the RCMP which will affect approximately 400 people, but the union representing those employees says it isn’t worried about the transition. “From an Ottawa perspective, we’re not as concerned […]
PM harper to meet Japanese President Koizumi this week
TUESDAY, JUNE 27 Accessing Government Grants and Contributions Programs-This event will help departments evaluate grants programs to ensure continuous improvements and look at aspects of the Federal Accountability Act. Hosted by Government IQ. June 27 to 29. Chateau Cartier Resort, Gatineau, Qué. For more information or to register please visit www.iqpc.com/na-1837-05 or call 1-800-882-8684. The […]
Bev Oda loses director of communications Paterson
After spending only three months on the Hill as a senior exempt ministerial staffer, robert Paterson, director of communications to Heritage Minister Bev oda, left his job last week. Without getting into details or wanting to point out the precise reason why he’s leaving his job only after three months, Mr. Paterson who in the […]
