Gang of 24 comes up a dollar short and a day late
The cardinal rule of politics and governance is presenting a united front to the public. Rubbing their noses in the party’s dirty laundry is the death march of being out of touch. Bottom line here? From the Liberal Party’s point of view, the only thing worse than Trudeau remaining as prime minister is his leaving.
Productivity and innovation actions are a decade too late
If we fail to act with a sense of urgency we could end up as the poor attic of North America.
Meanwhile, on a planet far, far away
The enemy without—climate change, of course—is scratching at the window, unheard and ignored. In one way or another it’s coming for us all.
Don’t expect Trudeau to follow in his father’s footsteps and take a walk in the snow this week
In last week’s palace revolt, there is no heir apparent standing in the wings. Although several candidates are already preparing, including some in cabinet, there is no single juggernaut organizationally.
The hatred in the Middle East, writes Vernon, B.C., reader
We live across the street from the local mosque, and I often look out our kitchen window and watch cheerfully energetic, young children playing in the parking lot. They’re doing what most of us did when we were their age: chasing each other, riding bikes, kicking balls and other ‘Let’s-have-fun-together’ activities. Laughter is their constant […]
Anti-Zionism is not antisemitism: Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East
Re: “So much pain, and there’s been no winners’: MPs mark Oct. 7 anniversary,” (The Hill Times, Oct. 7). The rise of antisemitism in Canada is a serious issue that warrants our attention. Unfortunately, it appears that B’nai Brith’s 2023 report perpetuates the partisan effort to conflate anti-Zionism with antisemitism. In our view, the data provided by B’nai Brith […]
Disagree with Caddell’s ‘hit piece’ on Elghawaby: Siddiqui
Re: “It is time for Amira Elghawaby to step down,” (The Hill Times, Oct. 9). I am saddened and disturbed that such a reputable publication as The Hill Times would make space for a hit piece to be published under its prestigious label. Andrew Caddell cannot believe that Amira Elghawaby would have the gall to […]
There should be a public inquiry into the 2014 Hill shooting
Though it’s been 10 years, there should be a full public inquiry into what happened that day. Parliament experienced one of the darkest days in its history, and the public should know how and why it happened.
It’s time for the House to admit it was wrong, and to move on
There is no constitutional basis in the law, powers, and privileges of the House to order documents to be given to the RCMP through the Office of the Law Clerk, particularly when there’s no parliamentary purpose or proceeding for which said documents are to be used or considered.
Canada-India tension underscores a growing threat
Governments that support human rights and freedoms shouldn’t wait until their diaspora communities are at risk before they raise human rights concerns with other nations, including their allies.
