LIBERAL PMs
Paul Martin: Dec. 12, 2003 to present Jean Chretien: Nov. 4, 1993 to Dec. 11, 2003 John Turner: June 30, 1984 to Sept. 16, 1984 Pierre Trudeau: Apr. 20 1968 to June 3, 1979 Mar. 3, 1980 to June 29, 1984 Lester B. Pearson: April 22, 1963 to April 19, 1968 Louis St. Laurent: Paul […]
Cleroux has some colourful political family history: Hill journalist started out as a page, father was King’s driver, family lived in King’s house
Even after spending 40 years in journalism, Richard Cleroux is still active, enthusiastic, animated and colourful. He still takes great delight in interviewing politicians and needling them with crisp, provocative and sometimes teasing questions. As a seasoned freelancer, Mr. Cleroux regularly contributes to the English and French-language radio and television networks of the CBC and […]
Oh, for the love of Stompin’ Tom, federal politics and hockey are in a period of mediocrity, eh?
Stompin’ Tom Connors had it right about hockey; “Oh, the good, old hockey game is the best game you can name and the best game you can name is the good, old hockey game.”Note the qualifier had it right! Last week flying from East to West, a journey that many say is supposed to be […]
Liberal conventions and biennials in history
1893: Wilfrid Laurier calls first national convention of the Liberal Party of Canada. Some 2,500 delegates from across Canada met in Ottawa. August 1919: Second national Liberal Party convention in Ottawa; William Lyon Mackenzie King chosen as leader. Resolutions adopted designed to strengthen the country after the First World War. 1943: William Lyon Mackenzie King […]
Schryburt joins Culture Minister: And NDP caucus services also hires a new staffer
Minister of Canadian Heritage and Minister responsible for the Status of Women Liza Frulla has hired a new press secretary for her ministerial political office in Ottawa. Denis Schryburt started his new job as press secretary to Ms. Frulla (Jeanne-Le Ber, Que.) last Monday succeeding Donald Boulanger who has joined the Department of Canadian Heritage […]
Raging Bulls: Kinsella-vs.-Spector blog-battle breaks, folds
Anyone hoping to really see sparks fly during the Gomery Inquiry’s recent hearings in Ottawa had to look to the web to see two of the commission’s keenest observers battle it out and to two of the hottest websites in national politics. In one corner: Toronto lawyer, renowned federal Liberal party strategist and Hill Times […]
LIBERAL CONVENTION RESOLUTIONS
1. REPATRIATION Act swiftly to begin drafting clear policy and legislation to provide core funding to maintain the existing conditions of repatriation, and to direct Canadian Heritage to set up an Aboriginal Museum’s Assistance Program that would aid in the redress of this unconscionable injustice. (British Columbia) 2. LAKE WINNIPEG WATERSHED COUNCIL Form a “Lake […]
THE SPIN DOCTORS: “What’s your take on Ralph Goodale’s budget?”
“Why listen to me when you can hear what others are saying? ” ‘This Budget is so green it should have been delivered on St. Patrick’s Day,’ exclaimed the Clean Air Renewable Energy Coalition. ‘All in all, the budget contains many pleasant surprises,’ remarked Don Drummond, TD Bank. ‘This budget has delivered on more in […]
“Why are you here on the Hill, on budget day?” ‘It’s the feeding frenzy,’ says Temple Scott’s Bill Milliken
Dennis Howlett, National Anti-Poverty Organization “The main reason is to be able to give your analysis to the media. It’s sort of like a meat market. If you put out a press release, it’s easier to get ignored, but here, you can meet people, and answer questions.” David Bradley, Canadian Trucking Alliance “It’s because you’re […]
Ralph Goodale’s budget 2005 in brief: Minority government’s first budget: a primer and some highlights
Economic developments and prospects: The Canadian economy grew at a pace in the first three quarters of 2004; Real gross domestic product (GDP) advanced 2.7 per cent in the first quarter before strengthening to 3.9 per cent in the second and 3.2 per cent in the third; Private sector forecasters expect growth to be 2.9 […]
