MPs’ and Senators’ Birthdays
*Liberal MP Claude Drouin, 47, May 26, 1956 *Tory Sen. Pat Carney, 68, May 26, 1935 *Liberal MP Brent St-Denis, 53, May 27, 1950 *Liberal MP Andrew Telegdi, 57, May 28, 1946 *Liberal Sen. Jack Wiebe, 67, May 31, 1936 *Liberal MP Claude Drouin, 47, May 26, 1956 *Tory Sen. Pat Carney, 68, May 26, […]
Caccia: ‘major’ shortcomings of Environmental Assessment Act: Bill C-9 still needs a compliance mechanism
PARLIAMENT HILL–I will put forward some of the major improvements that were made to Bill C-9 on [Canada’s Environmental Assessment Act]. I will also outline some of the major shortcomings. If time permits I will make brief comments on interventions made by my colleagues during the debate so far. The improvements are the following. It […]
Tory leadership convention on May 29 in Toronto
Former PM Brian Mulroney to address the Tory delegates at the convention on May 30 MONDAY, May 26 House Sitting–The House of Commons is back and will sit straight through until June 20. For more information on the House calendar, please call the Government House Leader’s Office at (613) 952-4930. Senate Standing Committee on Official […]
Cities say government stalled on urban agenda: Some waiting for Martin to take over for action to start
When it comes to urban issues, Canada’s mayors are keeping a close eye on candidates in the Liberal leadership race. The annual meeting of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, which will be held in Winnipeg, Man., later this week, has long been a favourite speaking venue for Cabinet ministers and opposition politicians alike. Federal Cabinet […]
Shock, awe and clash
Saudi Arabia, Morocco, Israel. “Shock and awe,” this time of crude bombs strapped around the bodies of terrorists rather than of cruise missiles and precision-guided munitions, has now been turned on us. We ought to have expected it. Al Qaeda and the other Islamic extremist organizations have been severely damaged by the war on terrorism. […]
Whistleblowing to get statutory footing: ‘It moves us closer to a statement of protection for people who do legitimately raise issues’
The government’s two-year-old policy that’s given whistleblowers formal channels to expose wrongdoing within the public service is about to be finally enshrined into law, provided a key amendment added to the Liberals’ massive Public Service Bill gets the green light by the House of Commons. The move is expected to give legal protection to public […]
Comuzzi’s committee
The Globe and Mail recently described Liberal MP Joe Comuzzi’s House Transport Committee as one of the most independent on Parliament Hill, which in a world of the “democratic deficit” is a good thing. Mr. Comuzzi, who has represented Thunder Bay-Superior North, Ont., since 1988 also told The Globe that he tends to get into […]
PMO’s Quebec staffer working hard on Campaign Finance Bill
One of the Prime Minister’s new and top Quebec assistants is working hard behind the scenes to get the controversial Campaign Political Finance Bill moving through the House of Commons before the summer break. Pierre Brodeur, who started his new job on March 31, told The Hill Times last week that one of the most […]
COMARTIN RESPONDS
I must take exception to the letter to the editor “Comartin exaggerates nuclear fact,” (The Hill Times, May 12) from the William Clarke, President of the Canadian Nuclear Association (CNA) claiming that my article “contains exaggerations and errors.” Unfortunately, the CNA is once again misleading Canadians and with spurious declarations and accusations. The CNA contends […]
Cutting GHG ‘most important challenge facing the world’: Environment Minister David Anderson pushes for a 50-year plan in Canada
Environment Minister David Anderson says cutting greenhouse gas emissions is “the most important challenge facing the world today,” and that the 2003 budget represents “the cornerstone of this government’s commitment to making a global contribution to addressing climate change.” But Mr. Anderson (Victoria, B.C.), who considers his No. 1 accomplishment in all his years as […]
