Tip of hat to Western forces is really in order
WASHINGTON, D.C.–To recall Churchill’s famous observation, with the effective end of the Taliban government in Afghanistan, we have reached “the end of the beginning.” Bin Laden is almost irrelevant: he will run; he will hide; but he will die. In that regard, one might recall the fate of an iconic revolutionary figure from the last […]
Grafstein loves NYC, wants to show solidarity: the Toronto Liberal senator behind massive Dec 1 Big Apple rally [Canada Loves New York initiative]
It’s somehow appropriate Toronto Liberal Senator Jerry Grafstein’s receiving room is dominated by prints of le Petit Caporal because the political impresario has instigated a mobilization worthy of Napoleon himself. [Not Transcribed] [Not Transcribed] “It all started from an idea. The real test is if you get people who can work towards an idea,” said […]
“It was PMO Communications, Government House Leader’s Office and communications in Sol-Gen’s Office” [Leaks on C-36, the anti-terrorism bill: report]
After 472 interviews, including 11 cabinet ministers, PCO Deputy Clerk Richard Fadden’s $35,000 report doesn’t name the source of leaks on C-36, the Anti-terrorism Bill, but did say three people admitted speaking to National Post reporters Bob Fife and Luiza Chwialkowska in the few days before the article appeared. “It was PMO Communications, the communications […]
It’s foolish pack media coverage in Ontario Tory campaign race: provincial media are already treating Ernie Eves as though he’s the premier
What is often remarkable about members of the political media–and indeed, members of the general public who closely follow politics as well–is their susceptibility to failling into a pack mentality. And really, that tendency has rarely been more on display than in the Ontario Conservatives’ current race to replace Mike Harris. Once upon a time, […]
Wanted now: expose of “what works,” a refreshing change, eh?
Does the notion of good reportage preclude any suggestion that maybe government–or any other traditional “authority”–has got something right? [Not Transcribed] Here’s a radical thought: Why don’t Canadian “investigative” television news programs try, at least occasionally, to “expose,” “uncover,”–yea, even “investigate”–that seemingly rarest of phenomena these days: namely, government initiatives that work the way they’re […]
Williams warns Collenette to learn from mistakes [Parliament must track new government money for airports]
Transport Minister David Collenette should learn from his department’s past privatization mistakes as he prepares to wade back into the controversial area of privatization in the airline industry, says John Williams, chair of the House Public Accounts Committee. While some observers had expected Mr. Collenette to introduce structural changes last week regarding how airline security […]
What’s our role in war on Iraq?
My morning paper’s national edition informs that U.S. Vice-President Dick Cheney allowed himself an evening’s gloat over the seizure of the Afghanistan capital of Kabul by troops currently doing our fighting over there. Cheney was speaking to some of his most intimate friends who are members of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. When Cheney told […]
Hill cameraman says he’s devastated after covering New York City [and the G8 summit in Quebec City]
Global TV’s Phil Nolan suffering post traumatic stress syndrome, on stress leave after 21 years in business Seasoned Parliament Hill cameraman Phil Nolan, who has been working for Global TV for 21 years, says he’s suffering from post traumatic stress syndrome after being attacked while covering Quebec City’s G-8 Summit last April and, more recently, […]
Here’s a bright idea: how about smart tax and regulatory reform
Canada needs significant tax reform to reduce profit-insensitive taxes, such as capital and payroll taxes [Graph Not Transcribed] Small and medium enterprises play an important role in the Canadian economy. They account for 50 per cent of our GDP, and provide over half of all employment. The sector has also been more resilient post-Sept. 11th […]
PCO’s deputy clerk to report on hunt for leak on anti-terrorism
Richard Fadden and assistants interviewed some 386 people to find out who leaked justice minister’s Bill C-36 The Privy Council Office’s powerful deputy clerk is expected to release his report on Nov. 20 on how the Justice Minister’s anti-terrorism bill was leaked to the media last month. After interviewing the 386 people who saw advance […]
