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 […]
Sikh MPs weigh in on same-sex legislation: ‘Regardless of which way the decision is made, there’s going to be controversy and people upset’: Dhalla
Rookie Toronto Liberal MP Ruby Dhalla, who is one of four Sikh Liberal MPs but the only one still undecided on the divisive issue of same-sex marriage, says that her final decision will not be based on her personal religious beliefs as a Sikh but will largely be based on the wishes of her constituents. […]
Notable statistics, budgets on Canada’s innovation economy: Ekos survey indicates 75% of Canadians say science, research play important role in all society
Finance Minister Ralph Goodale announced in last month’s budget that the government says it will invest more than $1.5-billion into innovation over the next five years to strengthen support for innovation and local economic development through the regional development agencies, the National Research Council of Canada and special initiatives in the North. More specifically, this […]
Peter Brenders joins BIOTECanada as President and CEO
BIOTECanada welcomed Mr. Peter Brenders as the new President and CEO effective Feb. 1, 2005. Peter brings over 15 years of experience in public policy design, implementation and advocacy to the association. As President and CEO, he will serve as the primary advocate for BIOTECanada on matters related to the development and sustainability of the […]
Elections Canada wants extra $33.7-million to hire more permanent staffers and to prepare for the next election
The Royal Canadian Mint is in line for a $34-million shot in the arm to make millions in new coins for the Canadian market, in response to a growing demand from financial institutions and to meet orders for special commemorative loonies and quarters. The funding boost, which will be absorbed by the Department of Finance, […]
INSURANCE BUREAU OF CANADA ANNOUNCEMENT
Stan Griffin, President and Chief Executive Officer, Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Yakabuski, Vice President, Federal Affairs & Ontario, and Dennis Prouse, Director, Government Relations. Mark Yakabuski joined IBC in 1993 in its newly established Policy Development Division in Toronto. In February 1995, he took on the […]
Industry Minister Emerson wants to make Canada most competitive economy in world: David Emerson says he got what he wanted in Finance Minister Ralph Goodale’s budget
Industry Minister David Emerson says his top priority is to make Canada the most competitive economy in the world, in an interview with The Hill Times. “I have said many times that for a trade-dependent nation like Canada, it’s not good enough to be among the most competitive economies in the world. We have to […]
