Canadian natural resources should serve Canadians, say NDP
The Martin Liberals have never refused a takeover of a Canadian company in any sector, let alone in natural resources, no matter how bad it is for the public interest. The following is an edited speech delivered by NDP natural resources critic Peter Julian in the House on Nov. 22 on motion-321. That, in the […]
Kilgour leaves House after 26 years, disenchanted by politics
After 26 years in federal politics, David Kilgour says he wants to go and climb mountains in Kenya. When outgoing Alberta Independent MP David Kilgour began his political career as a Progressive Conservative MP 26 years ago, he says he thought it was a respectable occupation. He doesn’t think so anymore. Mr. Kilgour is quitting […]
Stoffer plans to throw annual Hill bash even if he’s defeated
Political insiders usually get excited about December because of the high number of cocktail parties hosted by the four political parties and individual MPs. But this time, everyone is disappointed that all the parties are cancelled due to the current election campaign. “I’m disappointed, but that’s the reality of a minority Parliament,” said national Liberal […]
McCallum on government’s $1.5-billion injection into Canada’s natural resources over next five years: ‘Approximately half of that or a little less is money to transform this industry, to move it to the next’
The following is an edited excerpt of Natural Resources Minister John McCallum’s speech he delivered to the Ontario Energy Association Breakfast in Toronto on Nov. 25, three days before the government was defeated on a non-confidence vote in Ottawa. In The Economist magazine a couple of months ago, it was written that the resource sector […]
Recent government appointments before the Liberals were defeated
In the last two weeks before the Liberals were defeated, there were a number of government appointments worth noting. On Nov. 24, Industry Minister David Emerson appointed Christiane Germain and Gordon MacInnis to the Canadian Tourism Commission for a three-year term. On Nov. 23, Foreign Affairs Minister Pierre Pettigrew appointed Nancy Riche and Michael Small […]
Conservative staffer to take on rookie incumbent Scott Simms
One Conservative Party Hill staffer is running in the next election. Aaron Hynes, legislative assistant to Conservative MP Guy Lauzon,who is running for re-election in Stormont- Dundas-South Glengarry, Ont., is running in the Newfoundland and Labrador riding of Bonavista-Gander-Grand Falls-Windsor. Mr. Hynes is facing off against incumbent first-term Liberal MP Scott Simms . The federal […]
Some facts on Canada’s natural resources industry
* In 2004, the total value of all mineral commodities mined in Canada was $24.2-billion, an $3-billion increase from 2003. * Coal production increased to $1.6-billion in 2004 from $1.5-billion in 2003. * The value of gold production, Canada’s second most valuable mineral commodity in 2004, declined by 4.4% to $2.2-billion and the volume of […]
Elections, environment and national media coverage
The reason why the environment is not ‘top of mind’ during the election campaign has much more to do with the reporters who cover campaigns than with the political leaders. Every time there is an election, environmental groups attempt to make the environment an election issue. Over the years, I have concluded that the reason […]
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PARLIAMENTARY CALENDAR: The Public Policy Forum hosts a new weekly, non-partisan breakfast panel on the election week
Every week, Public Policy Forum participants will go behind the headlines and hear from experts on the numbers, the highlights and the issues of the election campaign at the National Press Club in Ottawa. MONDAY, DEC. 5 Canada Export Awards-International Trade Minister Jim Peterson will host the 2005 Canada Export Awards.These awards acknowledge the significant […]
