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House debate sparks experts to expose faulty government arguments on ELA
There was an excellent example recently of how true debate in the House of Commons should provide a fertile ground for the public to engage in and contribute to improved governance. The Society of Canadian Limnologists (scientists who study bodies … Continue reading
Rideau Canal and Budget 2013 – an update
Background Funding cuts for the operation of the Rideau Canal were announced by Parks Canada in 2012. But the Rideau canal is a crucial piece of infrastructure for the Eastern Ontario tourism economy. Following an outcry, the cutbacks were scaled … Continue reading
Why Liberals and Greens voted against the NDP climate change motion
On April 29, 2013, we voted on the following NDP opposition day motion which was debated the previous Thursday: Ms. Leslie (Halifax) — That this House: (a) agree with many Canadians and the International Energy Agency that there is grave … Continue reading
Questioning Natural Resources Minister and staff on 2013-14 spending
I recently had the opportunity as the Liberal member of the Natural Resources Committee, to question Minister Joe Oliver and Ministry staff on their spending plans. Here are some videos of that session: Minister Joe Oliver Ministry Officials
Liberal position on NDP motion regarding Canada-China FIPA
The NDP Opposition Day motion of Thursday, April 18, is worded as follows: “That, in the opinion of this House, the government should inform the Government of the People’s Republic of China, that it will not ratify the Canada-China Foreign … Continue reading
Electing House of Commons committee chairs instead of letting Party leaders have the power to appoint and dismiss them
I am pleased to have been the first MP to become a seconder of motion M-431 (see below). This motion proposes to have chairs of House of Commons committees be elected by a preferential ballot in the whole House, instead … Continue reading
NRTEE: pretend it never happened?
Environment Minister Peter Kent is not only defunding the National Round Table on the Environment and the Economy, but taking measures to make records of its work over the last 25 years more difficult for the public to access, including wiping out … Continue reading
Prison Overcrowding Town Hall and Petition
On March 16th I attended a town hall on Prison Overcrowding hosted by the Kingston and the Islands Federal Liberal Association. The discussion was very constructive and the 150 people in attendance drafted a petition, copies of which I will present in the House of Commons … Continue reading
Of Oil Spills and Black Holes
Update 2 (March 19, 2013): I was recently asked to discuss this issue with the Blacklock’s Reporter Digest, you can read my comments from that interview here. Update (March 1, 2013): After I posted this blog, issuing a press release as … Continue reading
Pending sale of former prison farm land: no information forthcoming from Correctional Service of Canada
Update April 5, 2013: We asked CSC directly whether the sale of the land has closed and today we received a response by mail. We were asked to seek follow-up with the Department of Public Works and Government Services Canada, “who has taken … Continue reading
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