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Sorted by Month: June 2010
How Canadians Experience the Internet: Digital Influence Index
Global study identifies Canadians as social media savvy but cautious online Just in time for Canada Day celebrations, the Fleishman-Hillard team has released its findings of the Digital Influence Index for Canada. Consumers across the globe are embracing the Internet …Read Post
Protestors in Toronto – Canada Versus the Global Bank Tax
As we sit in our locked-down building in Toronto because of the proximity of the G8/G20 protesters, I thought it would be the right time to highlight what is happening in the global financial markets – specifically on capital market and investment banking regulation. The Global Bank Tax In many countries, most notably the US [...] Read Post
Summer Political Blockbusters
With the House of Commons adjourned until Monday, September 20th most MPs will be busy working the summer bbq circuit, spending some quality time with family, and applying a generous layer of Coppertone before hitting the beach. During this time of rest and introspection, I’m sure a few will take in a summer matinee at their [...] Read Post
Harmonizing the Message
When making a government decision that could potentially be unpopular with voters, there’s one of two approaches a governing leader can take-1) sweep the issue under the carpet and hope for the best, or 2) go on the offense with a strong communications strategy. The latter is exactly the approach that the McGuinty Liberals are [...] Read Post
20 Years Since Calgary Liberal Leadership Convention Shows How Unpredictable Politics Can Be
20 years ago this week, Jean Chrétien was elected Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada in Calgary. That same week, the Meech Lake Accord died as last minute scrambling for provincial consensus failed to get completed before the ratification deadline.Read Post
QP Summary – Thursday, June 17, 2010
The Liberals focused on the Air India incident. The Bloc focused on a national securities regulator and assistance for the Québec forestry industry. The NDP focused on the Air India incident and the G8 and G20 summits.Read Post
The Smell Test, Shall We?
One of the trickiest things to pass in politics has to be the Smell Test. And it’s frightening, at times, to witness the extent of Dysosmia (also known as olfactory dysfunction) that exists. It’s not just the fake lake. It’s MPs “allowing” the Auditor General to review their expenses, but rejecting a permanent move toward [...] Read Post
QP Summary – Wednesday, June 16, 2010
The Liberals focused on the upcoming G8 and G20 summits. The Bloc focused on the PM’s director of communications appearing before committee. The NDP focused on Canada’s military presence in Afghanistan and a judicial inquiry into the Afghan detainee issue.Read Post
QP Summary – Tuesday, June 15, 2010
The Liberals focused on the costs of the G8 and G20 summits. The Bloc focused on abortion as part of maternal health discussions at the summits. The NDP focused on release of information surrounding the Afghan detainee issue.Read Post
QP Summary – Monday, June 14, 2010
The Liberals focused on the Afghan detainee documents and the cost of the upcoming summits. The Bloc focused on the presence of the environment on the G8 and G20 agendas and maternal health. The NDP focused on the Afghan detainee documents.Read Post
