Stephen Harper's Tory government has given us many reasons to question his commitment to democracy.
There's his love of proroguing Parliament when things don't go his way, the tendency to limit debate on just about any issue, and his distain for coalition governments despite centuries of parliamentary tradition and his own support for the idea when he was in opposition.
"Tell the truth and shame the devil." The mother of a friend used that
expression with her children in Grand Falls- Windsor. No doubt just one
of many aphorisms lovingly voiced to inculcate honesty into the value
fabric of children.
It breeds integrity.
Ottawa - Canada's media must remain diligent in pursuit of the truth behind the robocall election manipulation scandal, says Canada’s national media union.
“Canadians are depending on our media as Canada’s watchdog on democracy to bark loudly,” says Peter Murdoch, Vice-President Media for the Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union of Canada.
The
Conservatives may have their majority, but New Democrats under Jack Layton will
form the official opposition for the first time in Canadian history.
It looks like Canadians are finally giving the NDP and Jack Layton a serious look. It’s about time, and hardly surprising given what they have to offer, and given the alternatives.
The results of the 2011 election will determine how several issues affecting families, workers, retirees and communities will be dealt with by the next Parliament.
The Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union of Canada (CEP) had sent a questionnaire to the Federal Parties requesting their official position on these issues.
