Women in politics on front burner for Liberal Party
Liberal MP Belinda Stronach met recently with the women’s caucus of the Liberal Party to start drafting a “Pink Book” to identify policy areas where women can make a difference in the party and in Parliament. The goal is to connect women and the party bureaucracy to encourage more female participation in politics. Seems like […]
The political left continues to duck the toughest health care questions facing Canada’s public system: Sen. Kirby
In my July 17 article in The Hill Times, I called for an “open national debate on sustaining Canada’s health care system.” In his reply, Guy Caron of the Council of Canadians erroneously places me in the camp of advocates for a parallel private insurance system. As well, and more importantly, Caron, like many on […]
Reuters deletes 920 photos from database after finding two were doctored
Reuters withdrew all 920 photographs by Lebanese photographer Adnan Hajj from its database last week following an inquiry that found two of his photographs of the current Middle East conflict in Lebanon had been doctored. The news agency ended its relationship with Mr. Hajj on Aug. 6 after it determined that Mr. Hajj had used […]
The thing we can’t afford is neutrality because it looks like a copout
If Canadian politicians believe that the posturing on the Middle East crisis will help them in the next federal election, they better stop and think again. Foreign politics has never been a factor in a Canadian election. The war between Israel and Lebanon is the most serious in the region in years and it’s having […]
Tories spent more than $18-million in last election
The Conservative Party of Canada spent more than $18-million in the last election campaign, the most of all other parties, according to returns filed with Elections Canada. Each party that receives at least two per cent of the entire vote or five per cent of the vote in a riding are eligible to receive a […]
A pretty good barometer of a country’s state of mind is its treatment of animals; it’s almost embarrassing, says Korski
Canada is so rich that dogs eat cake and horses get funerals. “Have we ever had it so good?” asked a Globe and Mail editorial. “It is hard not to be awed by how fortune shines on this country.” Sheila Copps, writing in the Toronto Sun, urged Canadians to “thank our lucky stars.” News from […]
NDP MP Martin wants control of the Parliamentary Precinct
MPs and Senators should have control over the Parliamentary Precinct, particularly the power to decide when the Peace Tower flag should be lowered to half-mast, says NDP MP Pat Martin. Currently, government is in charge of deciding when to lower the flag, and the rules, which are posted on the Department of Canadian Heritage’s website, […]
Lewis wants Canada to lead global fight against AIDS
Stephen Lewis, the UN Special Envoy for AIDS in Africa, called on Prime Minister Stephen Harper last week to take action to fight AIDS around the world by investing in the developing world where the disease is highest. Specifically, Mr. Lewis presented a four-point plan to fight the disease to the Prime Minster prior to […]
NCC BACKS FACELIFT OF PARLIAMENTARY PRECINCT
The Parliamentary Precinct may see a significant new facelift, including a new underground visitor’s centre, an underground pedestrian link to various buildings and the addition of new office space and committee rooms in a proposed Pierre Elliot Trudeau building, according to recommendations supported by the National Capital Commission. A report, obtained through the Access to […]
Top Ottawa Tories to attend fundraisers for Ottawa mayoral candidate Kilrea
Two top Ottawa Conservatives are scheduled to attend fundraisers for Ottawa Mayoral candidate Terry Kilrea in the coming months. Treasury Board President John Baird (Ottawa West Nepean, Ont.) will attend a fundraiser for Mr. Kilrea on Tuesday, Sept. 13 at Merivale Road in Ottawa and Conservative MP Pierre Poilievre (Nepean Carleton, Ont.) will attend a […]
