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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
Better quality politicians?
Preston Manning recently said that Canada needs better people running for political office. “Redesign the participants, not just the chambers,” Manning said. “Raise the skill and inspirational capacity [of] the people that are visible — particularly candidates for elected office.” … Continue reading
Committing to the polluter-pay principle – I applaud Minister Joe Oliver.
Last week, the Harper government said that it will be raising the liability cap for offshore oil drilling. This is the maximum amount that a company drilling offshore need be liable for in an accident. (they could be liable for … Continue reading
Idle No More
Aboriginal Canadians do not share fully in Canada’s prosperity. That is clear from the poverty and powerlessness that has been there for us to see, and the broken promises we know from our history. But what is the source of … Continue reading
Statement on becoming the Natural Resources critic for the Liberal Party
I am honoured to be asked by interim Liberal leader Bob Rae to take on the role of Natural Resources critic for the Liberal Party until the new leader is chosen in April. Pipelines, oil and gas, and climate change … Continue reading
Translation on Parliament Hill
This week I have been sitting on the Industry, Science and Technology committee as it edits a report on Canada’s Intellectual Property regime. One thing I noticed is that most of the testimony and the original draft of the report … Continue reading
Canada-China Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement
Canadians have voiced significant concerns about the Canada-China Investment Agreement. It is clear that this foreign investment agreement is different from any previous ones that the Conservative government has signed. There is a provision in this agreement that allows the … Continue reading
Death of Evidence Rally, July 10, 2012, Parliament Hill
The democratic process requires the ready availability of true and complete information. In this way people can objectively evaluate the government’s policies. To act otherwise is to give way to despotic secrecy. - Pierre Elliot Trudeau On July 10, 2012 … Continue reading
Reaction to Gary Goodyear’s response to Death of Evidence Rally
Minutes after the Death of Evidence Rally on Parliament Hill, Minister of State for Science and Technology, Gary Goodyear, put out a press release about government funding for research and development. I’ve responded with a letter to the editor in … Continue reading
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