Conacher calls Harper’s proposed Federal Accountability Act ‘most extensive, comprehensive and effective package in history’
The Conservative Party’s proposed Federal Accountability Act is the “most extensive, comprehensive and effective package in the history of Canadian government,” says Democracy Watch coordinator Duff Conacher, but voters shouldn’t trust that Stephen Harper will implement any of the initiatives unless he guarantees his promises by putting his own job on the line. “Politicians play […]
‘Sustainable Economy’ requires sustained investment in our transportation infrastructure: Liberal MP Tonks
The only responsible way to move forward in the long-term will be to develop a National Sustainability Plan that maps out Canada’s transportation and other sustainability priorities. Canada must make substantial investments in its transportation infrastructure over the next decade to ensure Canada’s competitive position in the global economy. This will require strategic investments in […]
Meet Daniel Leblanc, the guy who broke the Adscam story
Globe reporter Daniel Leblanc says he’s happy that it took the media, before all politicians, to push the Sponsorship Scandal into the national political consciousness. Daniel Leblanc, The Globe and Mail Parliamentary Hill reporter who broke the Adscam story in December 1999, is one of the best investigative reporters on the Hill. In fact, his […]
Security concerns growing as Transport Minister prepares for ‘worst case scenario’: Jean Lapierre to name new panel following Fifth Estate investigative reports on airport security
Only a few days after a media report uncovered serious security shortfalls in Canada’s major airports,Transport Minister Jean Lapierre said the federal government is getting more alarmed about the country’s vulnerability to a terrorist attack. “The transportation security file is one that is of increasing concern to me,”Mr. Lapierre (Outremont, Que.) said in an email […]
Libs don’t get it, but transportation is glue that binds Canadians
It’s time for a significant financial investment in road infrastructure. The Conservative Party will support the Strategic Highway Investment Program and work with the provinces to achieve a truly ‘National Highway System’ with a first-class Trans-Canada Highway as the centrepiece. Although the Liberals have clearly not understood it, transportation is the glue that binds Canada […]
Sun Media’s McClintock to join Minister Stronach’s office as new director of communications in December
Belinda Stronach, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development and Minister responsible for Democratic Renewal, recently hired a veteran reporter as director of communications in her ministerial political office. Maria McClintock,42, resigned from her job as a Hill journalist for the Sun Media last Monday, Nov. 7, and announced she would be joining Minister Stronach’s […]
Public transit is the key to government’s cities agenda of the future, says Godfrey
Infrastructure and Communities Minister John Godfrey says public transit is key to the government’s cities agenda, but says the $600-million set aside for public transit funding under the gas tax deals could vaporize if the House defeats the supplementary estimates next month. “We have to get it through the supplementary estimates [vote] in December,” Mr. […]
Canadian broadcasters are adapting to new challenges, but to survive we need transformative business plans now
But while entrepreneurial boldness is necessary, individual actions will not be enough. We are at a time of profound transformation. Audio and video content that was once delivered exclusively through the broadcast system is now available to Canadian consumers through ubiquitous technology and smarter and smarter devices that are expanding the presence and possibilities of […]
Chretien’s lawyer expects Federal Court decision in 2006 or 2007
Jean Chretien’s legal team is planning to argue before Federal Court that the Gomery Report should be thrown out, alleging mainly that Judge Gomery is biased. Former prime minister Jean Chretien’s lawyer says he expects the Federal Court’s judicial review of the Gomery Report to be complete by either the end of next year or […]
NDP supports Canada’s Pacific Gateway Bill, but has serious concerns about government’s approach: MP Julian
The NDP has serious concerns about the government’s overall approach. The bill itself is innocuous. The NDP supports in principle Bill C-68, an act to support the development of Canada’s Pacific Gateway, but we have serious concerns about the government’s overall approach. The bill itself is innocuous. It appoints another advisory board.The reality is that […]
