Tag Archives: “Kingston and the Islands”
CFB Kingston Change of Command Ceremony
At last week’s CFB Kingston change of command ceremony, Colonel François Chagnon took over as the new base commander from the outgoing commander, Colonel Stephen Cadden. I was happy to be able to attend the ceremony, to thank Colonel Stephen Cadden for … Continue reading
Keeping Debate on Topic
I calculate that the House of Commons costs altogether about $1,000 a minute. So I believe it is important that every working minute we focus on the job Canadians elected us to do, which includes debating legislation and policies of the Federal Government. That is why I feel I … Continue reading
My MP said what about science?
I recently hosted a table at Science Rendezvous in Kingston, an event you can read more about here. One of the activities at my table was a matching game in which participants had to match quotes about science to the MP who said it. … Continue reading
CIDA Funding for Queen’s Research
On May 10th I attended a Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) funding announcement for Queen’s University research as part of the Access to Health and Education for all Children and Youth with Disabilities (AHEAD) project. The funding will improve access to health care, education … Continue reading
Conservative governments will attack even the mention of the environmental assessment of a pipeline
Last week in Atlantic Canada (May 23, 2013), the CBC asked Liberal leader Justin Trudeau about the proposed Trans-Canada Energy East west-east pipeline project, and he responded, “I think it is a proposal that is extremely interesting. We are waiting … Continue reading
Science Rendezvous Contest Winner!
Science Rendezvous On Saturday, May 11th Kingston joined thirty other Canadian cities by holding a Science Rendezvous event at the K-Rock Centre. Science Rendezvous is an event to connect the public with science in the laboratory and everywhere else. The showcase is aimed … Continue reading
Sustainable Transportation – Queens
I had the opporunitity to speak to Urban Planning students at Queen’s University and interested community stakeholders, responding to student presentations on how to improve Via Rail. Students talked about high speed rail, improving the local Via station, and marketing Via Rail to students amongst … Continue reading
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
What if you are not satisfied with the answer you got in Question Period?
I am often asked, “Are you frustrated by the non-answers you sometimes get in Question Period?” Well, it turns out that there is actually a time, 30 minutes each day, when MPs can quiz the government for a longer period … Continue reading
© 2012, Ted Hsu | Sitemap