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Wednesday May 8, 2024

May 8, 2024 by Graeme MacKay

Editorial Cartoon by Graeme MacKay, The Hamilton Spectator – Wednesday May 8, 2024

Trudeau Government’s Failure to Act on Foreign Interference: A Critical Examination

September 13, 2023

As Canadians, we pride ourselves on our democracy, valuing the integrity of our electoral process as sacrosanct. Yet, recent revelations regarding foreign interference in our elections cast a grim shadow over this fundamental democratic principle. Despite mounting evidence and repeated warnings from intelligence agencies, the Trudeau government’s response to this existential threat to our democracy has been nothing short of abysmal.

It is no secret that foreign actors, particularly those with ties to authoritarian regimes like China, have been actively attempting to undermine our democratic processes. 

From spreading disinformation to manipulating nomination processes, these malign forces seek to sow division and erode trust in our institutions. Yet, instead of taking decisive action to confront this threat head-on, the Trudeau government has opted for a strategy of dithering and delay.

Toronto Star: Foreign meddling may not have swayed recent elections. But inquiry report provides good reason to worry

Canadian inquiries into foreign interference highlight the challenge of maintaining transparency without aiding adversaries, emphasizing the importance of careful oversight and accountability in protecting democratic processes.

April 6, 2024

The recent interim report by Justice Marie-Josée Hogue serves as a stark reminder of the government’s failure to prioritize the security of our democracy. Despite troubling evidence of foreign interference at both the nomination and riding levels, the government has been content to twiddle its thumbs, offering little more than empty platitudes in response. This lack of urgency is not only negligent but borders on complicity in allowing foreign actors to subvert our democratic processes with impunity.

The consequences of this inaction are dire. With each passing day, the corrosive effects of foreign interference eat away at the very fabric of our democracy, eroding trust in our electoral system and undermining the legitimacy of our elected representatives. Yet, instead of mustering the political will to confront this threat, the Trudeau government seems content to bury its head in the sand, hoping that the problem will magically disappear.

As Canada delves into an inquiry on foreign interference, the parallels between Pierre Poilievre and Donald Trump, including their mutual distrust of institutions, the media, and their overblown characterization of opponents as criminals, raise questions about their impact on the political landscape as the elections approach.

January 30, 2024

But the truth is, this problem will not simply go away on its own. It requires bold and decisive action from our government to safeguard the integrity of our electoral process and protect our democracy from foreign malign influence. This means implementing robust measures to counter foreign interference, including the establishment of a foreign influence transparency registry and tougher criminal offences for those found guilty of meddling in our elections.

Moreover, it requires a proactive approach that anticipates and preemptively counters emerging threats to our democracy. This means investing in cybersecurity measures, enhancing intelligence-sharing capabilities, and working closely with our international allies to combat foreign interference in all its forms. Anything less would be a dereliction of duty on the part of our government and a betrayal of the trust placed in them by the Canadian people.

Opinion: The Liberals’ delays on foreign interference carry profound costs

April 15, 2023

April 15, 2023

In the end, the Trudeau government’s failure to act on the issue of foreign interference is not just a failure of leadership, but a failure of democracy itself. If we are to uphold the principles upon which our nation was founded, we must demand better from our elected representatives. The time for action is now, before it is too late to salvage what remains of our democracy. (AI)

he interference! They didn’t want to undermine their own support! The only reason we are here with the bill is because the Conservative opposition didn’t relent and future Order of Canada inductees Robert Fife and Stephen Chase dug up more ugliness on the Liberal corruption. In fact former GG David Johnson should have his order of Canada rescinded for his disgusting defence of the corrupt Liberals last spring with his useless report. 

 

Posted in: Canada Tagged: 2024-09, Canada, China, Democracy, foreign, Inquiry, interference, language, meddling, multiculturalism, translation

Saturday December 18, 2021

December 19, 2021 by Graeme MacKay

Editorial Cartoon by Graeme MacKay, The Hamilton Spectator – Saturday December 18, 2021

Toronto city council votes to help fight Quebec’s Bill 21 in court after Brampton calls for support

September 17, 2019

Toronto city council unanimously voted in support of helping to fund a legal fight against Quebec’s law restricting religious symbols Thursday, after Brampton called on other Canadian cities to join in the initiative.

John Tory, the mayor of Canada’s largest city, said in a tweet he would put the request to council Thursday, repeating that both he and city council have repeatedly voiced opposition to Quebec’s secularism law, known as Bill 21.

On Thursday, city council unanimously voted in favour of the motion to reaffirm the city’s opposition to the bill. City council will also contribute $100,000 to support the joint legal challenge to the bill being brought by the National Council of Canadian Muslims, the World Sikh Organization and the Canadian Civil Liberties Association.

“Today, city council made it very clear that Toronto stands with municipalities from across Canada in opposition to Bill 21 and in support of the legal challenge against this bill,” Tory said in a news release Thursday. 

October 3, 2019

“We cannot simply stand by as Torontonians and Canadians and see a law like this diminish the protection and respect accorded religious and other basic freedoms by our Canadian Charter of Rights of Freedoms.”

He also  encouraged other cities to join the fight to “uphold the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.”

Tory was adding his voice to an initiative from Brampton city council, which also voted Wednesday to contribute $100,000 to challenging the Quebec law and encouraged other cities to donate.

Adopted in June 2019, Bill 21 prohibits the wearing of religious symbols such as hijabs, kippas and turbans by teachers and other government employees deemed to be in positions of authority. Debate over the law was revived this month with news that a teacher in Chelsea, Que., had been reassigned because of her hijab.

Patrick Brown Retrospective

Brampton calls itself one of the most diverse communities in Canada and says it wants to show its support for what diversity brings to local communities and Canada as a whole.

Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown calls Bill 21 discriminatory and says freedom of religion is a fundamental principle that must be upheld.

Since Brown called on other cities to get involved, several communities across the country have indicated their support for his initiative and will put requests for funding to their respective councils.

By late Wednesday afternoon, the motion had already won the support of Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek. (CBC) 

 

Posted in: Canada, Ontario, Quebec Tagged: 2021-41, Bill 21, Canada, cities, Erin O’Toole, federalism, Jagmeet Singh, John Tory, Justin Trudeau, Laïcité, multiculturalism, Ontario, Patrick Brown, Quebec, secularism

Friday August 17, 2018

August 16, 2018 by Graeme MacKay

Editorial Cartoon by Graeme MacKay, The Hamilton Spectator – Friday August 17, 2018

Scheer cautions Bernier: Members of caucus need to work together

May 19, 2017

Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer issued an indirect warning to outspoken caucus member Maxime Bernier on Thursday: members of caucus are expected to be team-players, focused on the same goal.

“There is an expectation in our caucus, and on our team, that everyone is focused on working together to earn back the trust of Canadians and to replace Justin Trudeau as prime minister in the next election,” Scheer said.

“Every Member of Parliament should be, as their key priority, working towards putting out the types of policies that resonate with Canadians.”

His comments to reporters in Regina come after a few days of back and forth exchanges over the Quebec MP’s public remarks.

On Sunday evening, Bernier issued a series of tweets on diversity, saying that “Trudeau’s extreme multiculturalism and cult of diversity will divide us into little tribes,” and that “more diversity will not be our strength, it will destroy what has made us such a great country.”

September 22, 2015

Bernier then questioned the naming of a park after Pakistan’s founder; and criticized the federal government looking to make a statutory holiday in recognition of residential schools as a “cult of victimhood.”

On Wednesday night, Scheer issued a statement distancing himself and the party from the outspoken Quebec MP and characterized his comments as using identity politics to divide Canadians.

Bernier followed that up Thursday morning with another round of tweets denying he was engaging in identity politics.

Facing questions about whether he’s entertaining the possibility of Bernier’s removal from caucus—something Liberals and New Democrats have called for— Scheer said he wouldn’t talk about internal caucus matters but pointed out that it would be something decided on as a team. (Source: CTV) 


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Posted in: Canada Tagged: Andrew Scheer, Canada, Conservative, diversity, dog whistle, Immigration, Maxime Bernier, Michelle Rempel, multiculturalism, Tony Clement, tuba

Saturday, October 5, 2013

October 5, 2013 by Graeme MacKay

Saturday, October 5, 2013By Graeme MacKay, The Hamilton Spectator – Saturday, October 5, 2013

Former PQ Premiers voice opposition to Quebec Charter of Values

Another former premier and prominent separatist has come out swinging against the proposed Charter of Quebec Values.

Lucien Bouchard sat down with a La Presse columnist and outlined his views on the charter, saying he had previously not wanted to intervene, but that he found the divisive discourse troublesome.

Bouchard largely echoed the opinions put forth by another former premier in another newspaper Thursday.

In a letter, Jacques Parizeau called the charter extreme, divisive and unnecessary. In his interview, Bouchard said his predecessor had the right idea when it came to the proposal.
“What Mr. Parizeau wrote, it makes sense, it brings us back to real values of the tolerance and openness of Quebec society, but highlights the fundamental principle of secularism, developed around rules,” he said.

Bouchard said religious symbols should be banned for public employees in positions of power, such as judges and police officers, and that those who provide and receive government services should not be able to cover their faces.

He also said the time is right to take down the cross in the National Assembly. Although the charter would ban “ostentatious” religious symbols, the PQ has argued the cross in the legislature is a reminder of Quebec’s heritage and should stay put. (Source: CTV News)

Posted in: Quebec Tagged: Charter of Values, Editorial Cartoon, Jacques Parizeau, Lucien Bouchard, multiculturalism, Pauline Marois, Quebec, Scrooge

Wednesday September 11, 2013

September 12, 2013 by Graeme MacKay

Wednesday September 11, 2013

 

By Graeme MacKay, The Hamilton Spectator – Wednesday September 11, 2013

Charter of Quebec values would ban religious symbols for public workers

Public employees would not be allowed to wear overt religious symbols at work under the proposed charter of Quebec values, released by the Parti Québécois today.

The minister in charge of the charter, Bernard Drainville, announced at the national assembly that, if adopted by the legislature, the wearing of kippas, turbans, burkas, hijabs and “large” crosses would be banned for civil servants while they are on the job.

The plan would apply to judges, police, prosecutors, public daycare workers, teachers, school employees, hospital workers and municipal personnel.

Drainville said some institutions and public organizations might be able to opt out of the ban for a five-year period.

However, he said, daycare workers, elementary school teachers and early-care providers would not be eligible for the opt-out.

The charter would also require that anyone who received or administers services from the state would have to uncover their face.

“People have to be identifiable, mainly for security purposes,” said Drainville.

The charter would include five proposals:

Amend the Quebec Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms.

Establish a duty of neutrality and reserve for all state personnel.

Limit the wearing of conspicuous religious symbols.

Make it mandatory to have one’s face uncovered when providing or receiving a state service.

Establish an implementation policy for state organizations. (Source: CBC News)

Posted in: Canada, Lifestyle, Quebec Tagged: Charter of Values, multiculturalism, Pauline Marois, Quebec, religion, secularism
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