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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Portrait Gallery of Canada to open in 2007: But Conservative MP Bev Oda criticizes $44.6-million price tag, double original estimate
Plans for the upcoming $44.6-million Portrait Gallery of Canada, which is supposed to open in 2007, were recently unveiled in Ottawa. And the building is going to be big. The Portrait Gallery, to be housed in the old U.S. Embassy right across from Parliament Hill, will be expanded in the vacant parking lot and will […]
Liberals need to gear up for the ‘Ethics Election’: Election will come as soon as Conservative pollsters tell the party the time is right
After last week’s Gomery Inquiry revelations, the tired excuses of the Martin government – that the sponsorship scandal was caused by “rogue elements”that defrauded the Liberal Party, and that even if it wasn’t, it was all Jean Chretien’s fault – simply won’t wash with voters. The Ethics Election may or may not be imminent, but […]
Recent government appointments, fit to print
On April 7, Prime Minister Paul Martin appointed William J.S. Elliot as his National Security Adviser, replacing Robert A. Wright who is now president and CEO of Export Development Canada. On March 31, Canadian Heritage Minister Liza Frulla appointed Robert J. Perry to the board of trustees of the National Gallery of Canada as a […]
In the end, Pope’s message was most powerful indictment against inability of our world leaders to bring people together, and not pit one against another
ROME, ITALY – They all went. Old and young, men and women, people of all race, creed and colour, revolutionaries, reactionaries, conservatives, progressives, Communists, anti-Communists. Last Friday, St. Peter’s Square was the United Nations of humanity. Royals, Presidents and Prime Ministers were there, but not because they were invited to deliver speeches; but to listen. […]
ON THE HILL [Earl Sculnier]
Name: Earl Sculnier Position: Senate Tradesman Age: 54 Place of Birth: Halifax, N.S. Time on Hill: 18 years Best thing about job: “I love the heritage and the history.” Worst thing about job: Doing the ‘tear down’ after the Throne Speech. Originally from Halifax, N.S., Eric Sculnier not only found a job on Parliament Hill, […]
