So, why was the picture taken anyway? [Joint Task Force 2]
Just one question, how come a picture of our special forces JTF-2 was taken? It may just be me but covert operations are supposed to be just that…covert! So what were the circumstances under which a picture was taken of their activities that made its way back to Canada? Nobody in the House of Commons […]
Takes the cake: Wilson’s shelving of Minna’s alleged wrongdoing
Howard Wilson has shown remarkable creativity over the years in his efforts to clear cabinet ministers Here’s a headline we are unlikely to see in the coming weeks: “U.S. Congress drops investigation of Enron Chairman Kenneth Lay: Case closed because Lay no longer heads energy company.” Lay is having a bad week. Many south of […]
Friends, lend me your ears [There is a certain promiscuity in the use of the word “friend” in a town of politics and lobbying]
The prospect of pending Valentine’s Day prompts reflections on more than just chocolate, roses, love, longing and candle-light dinner with your sweety. It’s an opportunity to think about a related, less complex but just as important phenomenon–friendship. There’s a certain promiscuity in the use of the word “friend” in a town of politics and lobbying; […]
What’s a minister worth, eh? Al Gagliano, Herb Gray, Ron Duhamel face pay cuts
[Graph Not Transcribed] [Graph Not Transcribed] [Graph Not Transcribed] [Graph Not Transcribed] When Brian Tobin abruptly resigned from federal politics last month, his national campaign manager was quoted in the Post, saying Mr. Tobin was “going to be earning money for the first time in his life.” David MacInnis’ declaration raised a few eyebrows, but […]
Canada’s electrical power from wind stands at 200 megawatts: A 500 per cent increase would still leave us meeting only one per cent of electricity demand from wind [Energy II Policy Briefing]
At first glance, budget measures to encourage wind power in Canada are impressive. The key move — a $260-million tax incentive for producers — is expected to prompt a 500 per cent increase in wind power production. Nevertheless, the five-fold increase will be achieved by spreading the cost to the federal treasury over 15 years. […]
US wants our borders closed
I see our American allies have begun their hunt for Olympic gold by sealing the borders to Canadian Olympic champions trying to enter their country en route to Salt Lake City. The first victim of this nefarious unsportsmanlike scheme is our own Olympic champion snowboarder, Ross Rebagliati. It appears Rebagliati was turned away from the […]
US power can stem global anarchy [State of the Union speech]
U.S President George W. Bush’s recent State of The Union speech was marked by clarity of purpose and vision about what’s to be done in the face of the growing threat of terrorism. The address reflects a resolute intent to stand up against a new threat in the aftermath of terrorist attacks on the United […]
Stan Keyes election was a kick in the pants, period
No Florida for Keyes… Newly-minted Liberal caucus chairman Stan Keyes definitely won’t be invited on any golfing trips to Florida with the PM, and you are darned tootin’ that is the reason he has his new job. That this is even being debated is ridiculous. It is true that in politics the fact that something […]
“Offensive in the extreme”: opposition parties say regulatory feet-dragging hurting fishing industry
Twice a month in a committee room tucked away below the Senate Chamber, MPs and Senators meet and argue in what is quite possibly one of the strangest committees on Parliament Hill. While other committees are constantly tabling reports in the House and the Senate — usually ignored by cabinet — the politicians on the […]
Transparency again
Bravo to Liberal MP John Bryden. The diminutive Ontario government backbencher and former journalist is fighting to get the expense accounts for ministerial staffers publicly released and he’s not giving up. He’s been vocal in the House, in committee and in the media. An advocate for freedom of information, he’s been scoffing at Treasury Board […]
