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Some impressive new MPs bring new diversity to House
OTTAWA—Some pretty impressive new MPs will bring new diversity to the House of Commons. So far it’s an unnoticed story. Among the many new faces in Parliament are Canadians of many backgrounds and, as part of the Liberal Party’s misfortunes, the other parties have gotten into the diversity field big time. The Conservatives bring at […]
Ten issues that should have been talked about in campaign, but weren’t
Whatever happened to Senate reform, Parliamentary decorum, aboriginal inclusion, refugee policy, skills development, and the future of the CBC? Or, for that matter, Calgary and Chicoutimi? And the Green Party? It’s evident that parties pick certain issues for their campaigns and then others just come up. And others just get left off. Here are 10 […]
Tories cutting in on Liberals’ ethnic vote
The next federal election is on and already there is much discussion about the ethnic vote. Is there such a thing? How real is it? Which party has it and is a change taking place? Conventional wisdom says the Liberals have had a lock on the ethnic vote since the days of Pierre Trudeau. The […]
CRTC in controversy mode these days
The CRTC appears to be in controversy mode these days and there’s lots of fodder for the curious and critical. I teach a course in communications policy at Carleton University and every year I have students discuss the CHOI-FM case at the first class, because it’s easy to identify the key issues at stake and […]
Obama’s call for education and training worth emulating
The first half of the State of the Union address last week was all about education and training. U.S. President Barack Obama sounded like the minister of Human Resources and Skills Development. It was all about educating young people, giving them the right skills, going beyond high school education, being competitive, productive, and innovative. It […]
It’s that time of year, time for perennial debate about celebrating Christmas
Go forth and celebrate Christmas” is the unanimous view of MPs from different parties and different faiths. Whether you see it as a religious or cultural celebration, it is the celebration of the majority of Canadians and there is no need to be apologetic about it. And besides many non-Christians enjoy Christmas just as much. […]
It’s that time of year, time for perennial debate about celebrating Christmas
Go forth and celebrate Christmas” is the unanimous view of MPs from different parties and different faiths. Whether you see it as a religious or cultural celebration, it is the celebration of the majority of Canadians and there is no need to be apologetic about it. And besides many non-Christians enjoy Christmas just as much. […]
It’s that time of year, time for perennial debate about celebrating Christmas
Go forth and celebrate Christmas” is the unanimous view of MPs from different parties and different faiths. Whether you see it as a religious or cultural celebration, it is the celebration of the majority of Canadians and there is no need to be apologetic about it. And besides many non-Christians enjoy Christmas just as much. […]
Johnston’s call for a smart nation timely
OTTAWA—If nothing else he is clear and has a vision. “I see my role as a bridge in bringing people of all backgrounds and ages together to create a smart and caring nation,” said David Johnston in his recent installation speech as Canada’s new Governor General. You can take the boy out of Waterloo but […]
