Jones doesn’t get it
Regarding the View From Washington, D.C., column “George W. Bush a profile in courage,” (The Hill Times, March 3). David Jones states that it takes “a special level of arrogance” to conclude that we are not threatened by the interlock of terrorists and Iraqi WMDs. Au contraire. It takes great arrogance to make allegations which […]
Flags of convenience
Regarding the story “Martin’s company is really a ‘foreign company’: Stark,” (The Hill Times, March 10). The issues raised in the article are numerous but what resonates is the feigned indignation of Martin [strategist], Michael Robinson. He complains about opposition parties focusing on the tax question and the associated registering of CSL ships offshore. He […]
Bar raised by Martin: Bliss: But partisans will make political hay
OTTAWA–Paul Martin’s announcement last week that he “will completely sever all ties” with his cherished multinational shipping company Canada Steamship Lines by passing it on to his three sons is an adequate move to allay possible future accusations of conflict of interest against the Liberal front-runner who will likely be Canada’s next Prime Minister, says […]
Canadian marines are the best: American
I saw on the internet today that Canada was deploying two more surface combatants to the Middle East. The HMCS Winnipeg, HMCS Regina and HMCS Iroquois will greatly assist in complex multi-national maritime operations currently taking place and those in the future. I wanted to pass along my sincere appreciation, as well as those from […]
Genomics: helping address demands of global warming: Improving our understanding of global carbon cycle, critical to new technologies
In his book, As the Future Catches You, Juan Enriquez predicts that, “the dominant language and economic driver of this century is going to be genetics. Those who remain illiterate in this language won’t understand the force making the single biggest difference in their lives.” When the federal government first funded Genome Canada in 2000, […]
Grit MP Mills’ billion-dollar solution
OTTAWA–The federal Liberal Party is “in the midst of a major crisis” because young people no longer care about the political process, says Liberal MP Dennis Mills who is proposing to fix the problem with an ambitious new national program that rewards students who get involved in politics by paying them government-funded credits. Mr. Mills […]
Drouin hires a new executive assistant
OTTAWA–Claude Drouin, Secretary of State for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, has hired a new executive assistant for his ministerial political office. Pierre Lacoursiere started his new job as executive assistant last December, replacing Serge Gosselin. Prior to coming to the Hill, Mr. Lacoursiere, a native of Quebec, earned […]
Martin’s choice II
Watching Paul Martin publicly deliver the news that he intends to divest, or pass on ownership of his multinational shipping company, Canada Steamship Lines, to his three sons last week, he spoke emotionally about his family, his late father Paul Martin Sr., and his mother Nell. What was interesting was Mr. Martin displayed more passion […]
Canada, space and achieving excellence: Garneau: Don’t lose sight of scientists, engineers and researchers working on breakthroughs
In the history of our modern world, few sectors rival the field of space in terms of its ability to foster entrepreneurial drive, spur scientific innovation and discovery, and generate national pride. As Canada embarks on its fifth decade in space, that began with the launch of Alouette in 1962, Canadian excellence in space continues […]
Yanks, Americans
Regarding Gene M. Simon’s letter to the editor last week in The Hill Times (March 3) from Williamsville, N.Y. Liberal MP Carolyn Parrish’s comment was far too broad. I have great American friends although, from his tone, I doubt that Mr. Simon could ever qualify. From whom or what would he defend Canada? Millions around […]
