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This is part of my article entitled “The Challenge to Canadian Democracy”. Our representative institutions and practices need serious reform to reduce executive power and return it to Parliament. We Read more →
This is part of my article entitled “The Challenge to Canadian Democracy”. Sound practices and institutions are vital, but in order to make our government responsive and responsible Canadians must Read more →
This is part of my article entitled “The Challenge to Canadian Democracy“. The traditional approach of relying only on ad hoc first ministers’ meetings to achieve an intergovernmental consensus no Read more →
The latest depressing revelations about the Senate make it clear that the institution cannot continue in its present form. The vast majority of Canadians now agree that reform or abolition Read more →
Click here for English version 1. Qui relèvera le défi ? 2. Comment les différents gouvernements peuvent travailler ensemble 3. Payer notre juste part 4. Une plus grande égalité d’un océan Read more →
Index/Headnotes Cliquez ici pour le français 1. Who Will Step Up? 2. How Governments Can Get Along 3. Paying Our Fair Share 4. Greater Equity From Coast To Coast To Read more →
(Notes for remarks to the POL 3570A students, University of Ottawa – January 26, 2015) When Professor Gaspard asked me to speak to your seminar and address issues related to Read more →
2015 is an important year for Canadians. Sometime before the end of the year we will have a general election to elect a new Parliament and Government of Canada. Yet, Read more →
Post hoc, ergo propter hoc – President Bartlett, West Wing It is what it is, except that it isn’t – Bill Murray, St. Vincent For too long nomination contests Read more →
Notes for remarks to the Rotary Club of West Ottawa When I settled on today’s topic – my experience on Canada’s Immigration and Refugee Board, spanning some seven-plus years from Read more →
(Policy papers 2012-2013) Canada’s system of government is frustratingly focused on the blame game. Citizens who are looking for action on urgent national problems throw up their hands when our Read more →
