Liberals deserve it
I believe the idea of the RCMP investigating the Liberal Party to see if they were victims of fraud has absolutely nothing to do with finding out what happened (after all, that’s what the Adscam inquiry is all about). I believe it is about giving Liberal MPs an excuse to not comment on recent testimony […]
The Spin Doctors: “What’s your party’s campaign slogan for a spring election?”
“Of course, that is a highly confidential secret and if I told you, I would have to kill you all. But I would be able to share with you some of the slogans that didn’t quite pass muster when we focus-tested them. In no particular order: ” ‘Give the poor bugger another chance.’ ” ‘Stephen, […]
Autism funding problems: families
I wanted to thank The Hill Times for publishing the articles and letters about autism and the difficulties that families face in accessing funding and services. When my son was diagnosed in late 1998 we were not even afforded the luxury of being told what treatment options there were available for children with autism, apart […]
MPs worried they won’t have enough money to run
MPs from all parties say they are worried about their sparse war chests as a possible spring election draws closer, and are also in a panic because they still haven’t received their final refunds from Elections Canada for election expenses incurred during the last federal campaign a year ago that hobbled the Liberals to minority […]
Renovating our own Peace Tower: Resetting the time on the clock to 2 p.m., Members’ Statements
A Canadian icon, the Peace Tower, was completed in 1922, after it was destroyed in the infamous fire in Centre Block in 1916. In 1996, it was restored. For The Hill Times, the stylized Peace Tower has been a part of our logo, beginning with the very first issue on Oct. 5,1989. It has also […]
Autism and grotesque portrayals of autistics, grandstanding [MPs and Senators helping, April 11, 2005]
Regarding “MPs and Senators helping,” (The Hill Times, April 11, 2005) letter from Leah Bortolotti. Ms. Bortolotti’s letter exemplifies how autism issues are discussed in Canada. Autistics who question the status quo are assumed to be ignorant of “real” autism, and of the relevant science. Essential autistic characteristics and abilities are assumed to be incompatible […]
West Block move on hold
The government has changed its mind about moving MPs, political staffers and House workers out of the crumbling and asbestos-laden West Block by the end of the year, even after two more MPs recently took the initiative to move out of the historic building which is partially covered with massive scaffolding and hoarding. NDP MPs […]
National sport to kick Liberals
The sponsorship inquiry revelations have created a national sport out of kicking the Liberal Party of Canada. I know many Liberals and I believe most Liberals to be kind-hearted people who sincerely want nothing but the best for Canadians. Mind you these people are in general not politicians. Unfortunately there are a number of Liberals […]
Canada should stay aligned with La Francophonie: HT reader
In our foreign policy, Canada would do well to forget North America except as a piece of global real estate and to strengthen old ties with our friends in La Francophonie and in the Commonwealth – friends who speak our languages, whose values we share and whose outlook is informed by centuries of coping in […]
Gallagher replaces Proctor as NDP leader Layton’s chief of staff, poised for election call: Dick Proctor retiring from politics and will not run in the next election
A14-year veteran political staffer for Toronto city councillor Olivia Chow is replacing Dick Proctor as chief of staff to NDP Leader Jack Layton as the party starts its preparations for the next election, widely expected to be called next month. Bob Gallagher, who has been the righthand man of Ms. Chow, wife of Mr. Layton […]
