University of Quebec professor wants to bring in more creativity into the federal public service
Fostering creativity in the public service is important, says University of Quebec en Outaouais professor Larisa Shavinina. “Nothing is being done to develop the creative and innovative abilities of public servants,” said Prof. Shavinina, a professor in the Department of Administrative Sciences and founder of Innocrex, an organization specializing in developing creativity.”Employing creative people is […]
The Liberal government is so barren of ideas that its Parliamentary initiatives are Mike Harris hand-me-downs
The federal Liberal government’s so tired, it’s reduced to scalping a 1930s funny-money scheme and packaging it as a new initiative. We’re all getting older, but nothing ages quite so badly as a four-term government. Cabinet is adrift. The Minister of Foreign Affairs told reporters he takes policy advice from his chauffeur. The Minister of […]
Industry Canada’s Look at Automotive Industry: 2005
Canada has grown steadily into one of the largest automotive producers in the world. Our industry shipments have risen from $44.6-billion in vehicles and $17.4-billion in parts in 1994, to $72.4-billion in vehicles and $33.0-billion in parts in 2004. We have a proven, global reputation for innovation, research and development, expertise, quality and productivity. And […]
Conservatism vs. neo-conservatism
With reference to “Harper’s bum rap is starting to look like a game of dog pile,”by Tom Korski (The Hill Times,”Political Reporting,”Sept. 26), it may be pointed out that the biggest challenge facing conservatism in Canada is from neo-conservatism or neo-liberalism as it is called in Europe. In the United States, this tussle between neoconservatives […]
Emerson says most important challenge facing Canada’s auto industry is ‘remaining globally competitive’
The most important challenge facing Canada’s auto industry is remaining globally competitive, says Industry Minister David Emerson. Mr. Emerson (Vancouver Kingsway, B.C.), who has been on a fall speaking tour talking about how he’s worried about Canada’s future because strong commodity markets will eventually weaken, says he’s not worried about the auto industry’s future, but […]
PMO’s lost control over governing Liberal caucus
The first week of November is the magic week. That’s when the Liberals or the opposition could decide to pull the plug on Parliament, or not. After that, it’s too late for a fall election. TORONTO – The Tarzans of Canadian politics who occupy the Langevin Block are busy these days trying to locate the […]
Automotive subsidies: unfair and unnecessary advantage: Subsidies give the automotive industry an unfair advantage over other Canadian Industries
When Buzz Hargrove, the leader of the Canadian Auto Workers (CAW) pleads for government subsidies for the automobile industry it is tantamount to asking – as the Conservative Party of Canada does – for corporate tax cuts. Strange bedfellows! The big difference is that Mr. Hargrove’s request amounts to special pleading for the auto industry, […]
Libs should capitalize on Gomery by using him as a wind for change, not as a whoopee cushion of pungent past
Powers: So Warren, after 12 long and expensive years in power it seems the shit is not only hitting the fan but sticking to the wall for the Liberal Party. Apparently, Liberals can walk away with your money, and chew gum; we paid for, at the same time. David Dingwall, a colourful Cape Bretoner, appeared […]
Canada’s Amb. to U.S. McKenna: A persona less and less grata
In case you missed it, late last month U.S. Ambassador David Wilkins slipped into Washington, D.C., and before a distinguished Chamber of Commerce audience excoriated Canada and its system of government. No he didn’t but Canada’s Ambassador to the U.S. Frank McKenna did. WASHINGTON, D.C. – In case you missed it, late last month U.S. […]
MPs spent $25.99-million on travel costs last year
Liberal MP David McGuinty spent $35 on travel last year, but other local Ottawa-area Grit, Conservative and NDP MPs racked up bigger travel expenses. MPs like their travel. But local Ottawa Liberal MP David McGuinty spent only $35 on travel last year, while other local Liberal, Conservatives and NDP MPs spent tens of thousands of […]
