Global community must end carnage: Turcotte
Israel has every right to defend itself against terrorist attacks, but not to kill or injure innocent Palestinian civilians in the process. Unspeakable tragedies are unfolding before our eyes, both there and in Ukraine. The international community must do everything in its power to end the carnage, and to hold accountable those who harm civilians, […]
Take care with stats to avoid stereotypes, says Griffith
Re: “Domestic political calculus shapes federal response to Israel-Hamas conflict,” (The Hill Times, Oct. 25). The op-ed by Bhagwant Sandhu cites my research in making the case that 14 ridings with more than five per cent Jewish voters influence Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s position on the Israel-Hamas war (note: the actual number is 13). However, […]
Ceasefire calls are not a ‘celebration’ of Hamas, says letter writer
Re: “The Israel Hamas Conflict is Canada’s fight, too,” (The Hill Times, Oct. 23). Yes indeed, the chickens have finally come home to roost. For 56 years, Palestinians have been waiting for the international community to hold Israel to account for its violations of international law. To quote United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, “the attacks […]
Citizen complacency starts with political leadership, writes Peter Kirby
Re: “With social media a key player in political landscape, the roles of Canada’s political institutions need to be redefined, says Savoie,” (The Hill Times, Oct. 23, p. 7). In saying that Canadians do not have any sense of ownership of their institutions and that it is the duty of public institutions to engage with […]
Fear of the unknown rears again in radiation claims, says CNS head
Re: “Low levels of radiation can harm, writes former federal researcher,” (The Hill Times, Oct. 16, p. 8). In his letter, Juan Pedro Unger quotes from an article in the British Medical Journal that he claims confirms that I was wrong to suggest that low levels of radiation will do no harm. The BMJ report […]
Economic turmoil, irrepressible housing bubble leave Liberals playing for time
As long as the economy remains the central political issue, the Liberals’ only real friend is the time between now and the likely federal election in 2025.
Don’t let officers of Parliament have all the fun
In his latest book, Canada: Beyond Grudges, Grievances, and Disunity, machinery of government expert Donald Savoie says the accountability of Parliamentarians is the responsibility of Parliament, not the officers of Parliament. Savoie explained his thinking in a two-part Q&A with The Hill Times’ Abbas Rana. “Politicians live in a complete fishbowl, and officers of Parliament […]
Ex-pat expectations
Why move to a new place if you’re not looking to engage with a new perspective? It’s the initial groundwork that’s tough, but the payoff can be that much better.
It is open season on Quebec’s anglophones
To deny one group of citizens their institutions, rights, or access to government services is outright discrimination.
Carbon-pricing course change drives Liberals into another self-made mess
Instead of winning votes in one region and getting applauded for responding to regional concerns, the Liberals have set off a national bidding war for regional wins.
