Global infectious disease and Canada’s place in the world: Urging the PM to place infectious diseases at the centre of Canada’s global commitment
Lately, Prime Minister Paul Martin has been pushing his vision of an L-20, a group of leaders from both industrialized and developing nations who would come together to address the world’s most pressing needs. Mr. Martin wants to broaden the scope of responsibility internationally when it comes to urgent issues like terrorism, human security and […]
What’s up with the ghetto politics? Multiculturalism in Canada is ‘strong and vibrant,’ at least for every election-campaign
TORONTO – So, what’s it going to be, Jean, or, John? What about Giovanni? Former deputy prime minister John Manley said recently that it is “important to recognize that we have had leaders from Quebec for quite a long time, and you know, maybe that’s part of the alternance.” Of course: he was suggesting that […]
THE SPIN DOCTORS: “Will Paul Martin’s decision to opt out of missile defence fundamentally change Canada-U.S. relations, as a New York Times story suggested last week?”
“Clearly not, or else the Prime Minister would not have been invited to Crawford, Texas. “Without the assurances that the PM was seeking on BMD – like a commitment that it wouldn’t lead to the weaponization of space – he did the only responsible thing and decline the U.S. offer to have a role in […]
Bloc’s House speech on Bill C-9, Economic Development Agency of Canada for Regions of Quebec Act
I am very pleased to speak to this bill today. Before speaking specifically about the bill, I want to give the House a brief historical overview. I have been in politics for over 20 years, particularly since my move to the Gaspe in the early 1980s. If any place in Canada has suffered as a […]
Emissions enforcement puts Canada in environmental spotlight as never before, Canada should engage others
The coming into force of the Kyoto Protocol on greenhouse gas emissions puts Canada in the environmental spotlight as never before. Since Feb. 16, the protocol has been an international agreement that binds our country: this fall, Montreal will host 10,000 scientists, politicians and diplomats for a United Nations conference on climate change. With the […]
NATIONAL POST SCOUTS FOR A NEW BUREAU CHIEF
Mel goes ballistic… Leading anti-missile defence activist, author, encyclopedia publisher and man of many causes Mel Hurtig pulled no punches in his victory email to his many supporters after Prime Minister Paul Martin announced Canada won’t be a partner in U.S. President George W. Bush’s version of Star Wars. “Congratulations to all of you who […]
McCallum on the hunt for $1-billion more in savings: Federal departments gird for major reorganization caused by expenditure review package
Revenue Minister John McCallum says his Expenditure Review Committee, which he chairs, is still on the look out for about $1-billion in savings which he expects to track down before the government tables another budget. His special Cabinet committee of ministers met religiously for the past six months in an effort to find $12-billion in […]
Policy shifts needed to be a player in innovation economy: What’s lacking in Innovation Strategy are innovative ideas based on shared Canadian values
In 2002, the Liberal government announced its 10- year innovation strategy. As is often the case with large Liberal announcements there is a lack of clarity not only on how that money is being spent but also what exactly the Liberals mean by an Innovation Strategy. A definition of innovation that I have found useful […]
ON THE HILL [Neal Nitsckie]
Name: Neal Nitsckie Position: Groundskeeper and landscaper, Parliament Hill Employer: Terra Pro Corp Home: Buckingham, Que Education: Philemon Wright High School, Hull Best thing about job: Loves the people he meets W orst thing: No complaints In weather only fit for mad dogs and Englishmen there is always someone on the Hill ensuring that the […]
On the campaign trail with CBC’s Minority Report: How real is ‘real’? And how honest should media be in portraying themselves? [Inside the 2004 Canadian Election]
How real is “real”? And how honest should media be in portraying themselves to the public? These intriguing questions focus on media in Ottawa, one of the last cities in Canada where newsrooms still cover news. Elsewhere journalism is comprised of sex surveys,”entertainment reporters” and circulation-boosting stunts – and I’m not talking about tabloids. Even […]
