Good for Whelan
Most Canadians are still in shock from being targetted recently by the World Health Organization as a country to avoid due to SARS. Luckily one of our federal ministers is bang on with her response to the increasing global problem with serious diseases. Susan Whelan, our Minister of International Cooperation, has announced that CIDA is […]
House Foreign Affairs Committee split on NMD
At least half of the MPs on the prestigious Commons Foreign Affairs and International Trade Committee still publicly say that they don’t have enough or adequate information to support Canada’s potential role in U.S. National Missile Defence (NMD) program, according to a survey conducted by The Hill Times. The Hill Times contacted all 18 MPs […]
Whelan does some good
We have heard a lot of criticism recently about our government’s role in the SARS health crisis in Toronto. But, let’s not forget to celebrate when our elected officials get something right. Yesterday, Susan Whelan, Minister of International Cooperation, made an announcement that will save half a million children’s lives. Our long-cherished, but rather faded, […]
‘It just feeds my habit of political junkieness’: Bruce Hartley
Q&A With BRUCE HARTLEY, Prime Minister Jean Chretien’s EA/ by F. Abbas Rana How do you feel being No. 3 on the Terrific Twenty-Five Staffer List? It’s a privilege to be with all these great staffers. To be on the list with the likes of Eddie Goldenberg and Jim Munson, I can say I feel […]
“Should changes be made to the eerie, high-school council format used for the Liberals’ leadership debates? And should the candidates be taking their cues from the livelier Tory TV debates?”
Warren Kinsella Liberal strategist “This one’s easy. Answer: yes, changes are needed, and pronto. “That ‘debate’ was as boring as a box of bran flakes. As boring as being an aircraft controller in Antarctica. As boring as your neighbour’s wedding pictures. As boring as non-alcoholic beer. As boring as [Enough already! – ed.] “Anyway, you […]
Prime Minister’s Dinner in Montreal this week
Tories televised debate on Tuesday on CBC’s Newsworld MONDAY, May 12 House Sitting–The House of Commons is sitting Monday to Friday until Friday, May 16, at which time it will take a week-long break. The Commons will then return on Monday, May 26 and is supposed to sit every consecutive week until Friday, June 20. […]
Bush Administration turning its back on emerging international legal system, Mr. Prime Minister
PARLIAMENT HILL — Dear Prime Minister. You have done the right thing in delaying Canada’s decision about whether or not to participate in the U.S. ballistic Missile Defence Program. I urge you to maintain a wary stance. Do not be taken in by fraudulent claims that this is about the defence of North America. It […]
Woman on top
As the federal Cabinet continues to ponder whether to join the U.S. Missile Defence Program, it’s easy to assume these high-level talks are dominated by male ministers acting on the advice of other men, mostly military brass. After all, we’re talking about some serious “toys for boys” here. Indeed, last week’s presentation to Cabinet, made […]
Gun registry deceptive
Dr. Robert Cushman’s letter “Health pros support gun control,” (The Hill Times, April 14) is yet another attempt to take taxpayers off the true issues facing the Canadian Firearms Program (CFP). Simply put, the entire program has been presented to Canadians in a cloud of deception. The federal government knew from the beginning that it […]
Whelan hires three staffers in ministerial office: And Jamie Innes moves to Liberal Party of Canada headquarters office
OTTAWA–Rookie Minister of International Cooperation Susan Whelan beefed up her ministerial political office recently when she hired three new staffers. The office is headed by Jennifer Sloan, former director of communications to Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister John Manley. For Ontario desk and policy advice, Minister Whelan hired Nathalie Trepanier. As a policy adviser, […]
