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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Martin should do the right thing
Ah yes, the Gomery Commission. Liberal corruption.Time for the Liberals to go? It might be, if there was an alternative. But since December 2003 we have been left with only one national choice: Liberals in office, even though the players may change now and again. When the Canadian Alliance appropriated the brand name of the […]
Justice minister delivers disappointing access paper: It was done without public input but had plenty of special interest and inside help
If Justice Minister’s Irwin Cotler’s recent Access to Information Act discussion paper was the government’s best pre-election effort, then Paul Martin’s Liberals have blown any credibility they may have had on the transparency in government front. Accountability is bound to be an election issue if the Gomery Inquiry impact is the focus of the next […]
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 […]
Can’t afford treatment: mother [Autistics have human dignity, April 4, 2005]
In response to the recent letter to the editor “Autistics Have Human Dignity,”(The Hill Times, April 4). I would first like to congratulate Ms. Dawson for her achievements and successes. I only can dream that my child will move on to be as high an achiever as you.You are articulate, well read, and able to […]
PM may have ordered Gomery Inquiry, but courage is now needed to reshape Liberal Party, and to ensure this never happens again
EDMONTON, ALTA. – As young Canadians who have been involved in federal Liberal Party politics for many years, we believe we speak for a great number of Young Liberals who are absolutely flabbergasted at the allegations unveiled at the Gomery Commission. We share the frustration, anger and resentment that many are feeling.The implications of these […]
Political corruption and expensive election campaigns: If it wasn’t on the books, how much was on the books for all political parties’ election campaigns?
TORONTO, ONT. – Corruption: dishonest exploitation of power for personal gain.This is the traditional explanation found in every dictionary under the dreaded ‘c’ word. In less noble terms, corruption means stealing public money and putting it in your own pocket. This was true up until 20 to 25 years ago. But now things have changed. […]
