Federal government trying to reverse trend, wants best and brightest to stay here: Rey Pagtakhan
This past year has given me the distinct privilege to meet some of our best and brightest scholars, researchers, and scientists throughout the country. Everywhere I travel, I am constantly reminded of how vastly different the state of innovation, research and development is now from slightly over a decade ago. We were losing many of […]
Feds, consumers’ association help market GM foods
OTTAWA–The federal government has been funnelling money to a national consumers group to help the biotechnology industry market genetically modified (GM) foods to the public. The Consumers’ Association of Canada (CAC) has taken a pro-industry position on biotech issues, especially on the highprofile issue of labelling of GM foods. Consumers and most non-governmental organizations, by […]
Reynolds says no to trainer
Alliance House Leader John Reynolds made it clear last week that he will block any attempt by the House of Commons to hire a personal trainer for MPs looking to get into shape. “No, I don’t think we will be paying for personal trainers. People can do that on their own. It’s pretty easy stuff […]
Poverty in our backyard
In the headlong rush toward war in Iraq, let’s not forget our own backyard. Pikangikum is an isolated reserve north of Kenora, Ont. Tragically, it is known to have the highest suicide rate in the world. Over 2,000 people live on this reserve, half of whom are under the age of 25. Ninety-five per cent […]
‘Bastards’ controversy continues
Francoise Ducros and Carolyn Parrish have simply confirmed one of Canada’s dirty little secrets. A number of Canadian politicians clearly despise our American neighbors, particularly if they happen to be Republicans. The stream of invectives clearly establishes the incidence of anti-American prejudices that pollutes the ranks of the Liberal Party of Canada. Jean Chretien tends […]
If you’re Irish, step into the parlour…
As always, it was a full house of media, politicians and citizens of Irish blood at the home of Eire’s ambassador to Canada Martin Burke and his wife Mary for the traditional pre-St. Patrick’s Day soiree last Tuesday in Ottawa. (It has to be held ahead of time, as there are so many official functions […]
Jane Stewart hires a new assistant
Human Resources Minister Jane Stewart recently hired a new assistant for her ministerial political office. Meredith Logan joined Ms. Stewart’s office on March, 3 as a special adviser for the Atlantic region. The 23-year-old special adviser is a native of Campbellton, N.B., who received her BA from Mount Allison University in Sackville, N.B., in 2001. […]
MPs’ and Senators’ Birthdays
*Foreign Affairs Minister Bill Graham, 64, March 17, 1939 *Alliance MP Howard Hilstrom, 56, March 18, 1947 *Liberal MP John McKay, 55, March 21, 1948 *Liberal MP Judy Longfield, 56 March 23, 1947 *Alliance MP Lynne Yelich, 50, March 24, 1953 *Secretary of State Ethel Blondin-Andrew, 52, March 25, 1951 *Tory MP Loyola Hearn, 60, […]
The presser: Martin passes on CSL to sons: ‘I did not enter public life to enrich myself,’ Paul Martin tells reporters
OTTAWA–Good morning. In recent weeks, questions have been raised about how I would approach the ownership of my family’s company Canada Steamship Lines should I have the opportunity to become Prime Minister. Let me say unequivocally that I recognize the importance of these questions and the underlying principle at stake. Canadians must have confidence that […]
Cabinet ministers walk tight-rope in leadership race, so far: Some don’t feel free to say where they stand with eight months to go
OTTAWA–Although most of Jean Chretien’s Cabinet is expected to support former finance minister Paul Martin in the Liberal leadership race, very few have been brave enough to declare their true colours this far in advance of the Prime Minister’s retirement next February. Which explains Environment Minister David Anderson’s tortured explanation to the Ottawa Citizen last […]
