Mordu de politique + de politiques publiques. VP
@hydroquebec
. Fier Franco-Ontarien. Fmr Navigator managing principal (
@navltd
) +
@IRPP
CEO. Compte perso.
As a CEO, I insist my colleagues take all the time off they are due, and that the office not intrude in their vacation. As a citizen, I think it reasonable to apply the rule to all elected representatives. This is nonsense.
J'avoue que cette image vient me chercher pas mal plus que je ne l'aurais deviné. Merci à nos cousins québécois pour votre solidarité.
#onfr
#polqc
Le drapeau des Franco-Ontariens flotte sur le parlement de Québec
Cdn politics has lost its happiest warrior tonight. Hugh Segal's lifelong call for decency in our politics is at once a look back at what was, and a hope for what can be.
I am heartbroken that I didn't get to say goodbye, but your ideals live on.
Merci, and so much love.
#cdnpoli
When my daughter came out, I was thrilled (and reassured) that she felt she could do so with Mom and Dad. What I didn't have -- and still don't have -- as a father is a *right* to know. This is a bad idea.
Eliminating the French-language services commission in ON is the worst assault on Franco-Ontarians since the attempt to close the Montfort Hospital. And I suspect it will eventually work out about as well for the government.
#onpoli
Some personal news: after almost 10 incredible years at the helm of the
@IRPP
, the time has come for me to step down as president. I have asked our board to initiate a search for a new CEO (thread)
#cdnpoli
If you're considering running for the
@CPC_HQ
leadership, let me help you out with your decision. If you can't today go head to head with
@yfblanchet
in a French debate, don't.
#cdnpoli
#polcan
I love that
@RtHonJoeClark
was the one to write the foreword to M. Chrétien's latest book. Politicos, pay attention. We can't afford to lose the ability to do this across party lines.
#cdnpoli
Those mandating masks on us now are using the fear-mongering stats of March instead of the facts of July to justify it. This isn’t about science or law, it’s about control and compliance.
#canpoli
#cpcldr
We are thrilled to announce
@foxgw
has joined our team as a Managing Principal and Expert Panel Chair of the
@CCPC_CCME
.
Graham brings two decades of executive-level experience in the fields of politics, public policy, public affairs and government relations.
After three incredible years at Navigator, the time has come for me to open the next chapter in my career. Pleased to announce that, next month, I will be joining the executive team at
@hydroquebec
as vice president, public affairs, external relations and communications.
Congratulations to the 114 amazing Canadians who have been appointed to the Order of Canada.
There are
⭐ 8 Companions
⭐ 21 Officers
⭐ 1 Honorary member
⭐ 84 Members
Learn more about the achievements of these scientists, educators, artists and more:
Forty years ago today,
@RtHonJoeClark
was sworn in as Canada's 16th PM. I wish for us all that more of our current leaders stay true to his lifelong commitment to decency and fairness in the conduct of our politics.
#cdnpoli
La loi 21 est discriminatoire. C'est objectivement vérifiable - elle permet à certains d'accéder à des postes et l'interdit à d'autres. On peut penser que cette discrimination est justifiée (pas d'accord), mais d'insister qu'elle n'est pas discriminatoire relève de la fiction.
Mon palmarès pour le face-à-face TVA
1ère place : Jagmeet Singh
2e place : Erin O'Toole
3e place : Justin Trudeau
4e place : Yves-François Blancher
Avantage O'Toole.
#polcan
#cdnpoli
.
@ASimardL
vient d’écrire sur Facebook peut être les mots les plus importants de sa carrière, et sans doute l’un des messages les plus engagés de sa vie. La députée franco-ontarienne refuse d’appuyer les mesures de Doug Ford. Suite maintenant?
#onfr
#onpoli
"This is not who we are" may be the most useless reaction to awful, offensive events. They happened. Here. Perpetuated by one of us, against others of us.
Maybe acknowledging those events are part of us -- the ugly part -- might be a better starting point to ending them.
Based on today's Twitter (and not targeting the thoughtful people with whom I've engaged), our political leaders need to do some hard work explaining equalization, pipelines, and the Official Languages Act, because the assholes are winning.
#cdnpoli
So,
@stephenharper
endorses
@PierrePoilievre
, but he could never serve in his cabinet because of his well documented support for, and participation in, events of the World Economic Forum at
#Davos
-- Ok, good talk.
An earlier post was drafted in haste and left room for interpretation. Let me be crystal clear: barring trans women from accessing spaces that are theirs to access needs to stop. CPC posturing will lead to real people getting hurt.
So proud of my son, who did something today in support of more inclusive and non-gendered school uniforms. His school
@CollegedeMtl
is already there - to their great credit - but so many others aren't. Bravo mon Nico!
Need some help, here... what part of this very-out-of-the-ordinary TV address to the country was not covered by the hour-long Speech from the Throne we heard earlier today?
@denisebatters
@SenatorHousakos
Thank you Senators. A suggestion: before impugning the reputation of a think tank on social media, best to not have a senior staffer warn the CEO that you're about to do so "because it's easier than attacking the actual research." Kinda takes the sting out of it.
#cdnpoli
Buy smaller planes. Discourage people from checking bags by making it expensive. Then cause departure delays because the carry-ons don't all fit in the cabin. I want to know who was at the meeting when they all acclaimed "that's a frickin' great idea!"
Je me réjouis de l'attention qu'on a réussi à apporter au sort des Franco-Ontariens. Mais n'oublions surtout pas de surveiller, aussi, ce qui se passe au Nouveau-Brunswick. Tout aussi préoccupant.
#onfr
#nbpoli
#polqc
We are delighted to announce
@jenditchburn
has been appointed
@IRPP
President & CEO. A seasoned communicator, enthusiastic knowledge mobilizer, and inclusive policy partner, Jennifer will reinforce the IRPP as a national resource on public policy.
#cdnpoli
PM warning us about COVID, I really get that -- but he could have done that 3 days ago or tomorrow. PM using this exceptional air time to repeat the platitudes of the
#SFT
I really don't get. Partisanship is not our problem. People not being serious about governing is.
This election campaign should lead both the
#LPC
and the
#CPC
to think seriously about what they are as a party. If results tomorrow are as close as polls predict, maybe the long(er)-term advantage goes to the party that doesn't have to govern next month.
#cdnpoli
There is some excellent political journalism being done at the
@TorontoStar
these days.
@robertbenzie
,
@SusanDelacourt
and their crews are doing fantastic work. So I became a subscriber.
Can someone in Ottawa make sure
@FoxC8
gets a break from preparing transition binders at the end of the day? Also a glass of wine would be nice. It is her birthday after all. (Bonne fête Christiane !!!)
1) The francophone university was never a thing. It would not have been built, under any government.
2) Why do we need a commissioner for everything? We don't have a commissioner for CT scanners. Or bridge repairs. Or curriculum design. It's called government.
3) $15 BILLION!
#LePanel
Catherine Fournier quitte le PQ:
« En tout respect pour sa fougue, sa jeunesse, ce n’est pas une Jacques Parizeau ou Camille Laurin, ceux qui étaient partis en 1984 pour protester contre le beau risque de René Lévesque » - Michel David
Quiconque valorise la distinction entre parti politique et appareil gouvernemental se doit d'être en accord avec
@PascalBerube
sur ce point. Grave erreur, qui frise l'arrogance.
Leading Canadian academic (Dr. Lindsay Tedds) asked on this platform where she and colleagues might place an op-ed for maximum impact. Options were
@globeandmail
,
@macleans
and
@IRPP
. To
@jenditchburn
and the rest of the PO team, today is a win. Go home.
Très fier de mon fils, qui a aujourd'hui posé un geste en appui des uniformes scolaires plus inclusifs et non genrés (c'est celui derrière le masque fluo). Le
@CollegedeMtl
a déjà adopté une telle politique (bravo !) mais ce n'est pas encore le cas partout. On continue à pousser.
Hearing
@RtHonJoeClark
always reminds me what an honour and a privilege it was to lead his office all those years ago. Especially these days, this is worth your time. Thanks
@TheHerleBurly
for doing this.
#cdnpoli
#polcan
🚨NEW POD🚨
In the 3-year run of this pod, we’ve been lucky enough to have two former Prime Ministers as guests and today, I’m thrilled that we make it three.
Please join me and the Right Honourable
#JoeClark
, Canada’s 16th, and youngest, Prime Minister.
"Politics is now a spectacle, because of social media the nature of politics doesn't give any way or time to reflect, to think, to discuss, so for me it's a spectacle. I couldn't function - I'm too old fashioned," said Monique Bégin.
#ctvpp
#cdnpoli
More:
DERNIÈRE HEURE: Doug Ford élimine le poste de commissaire aux services en français de l’Ontario. François Boileau perdra son poste, l’avenir de ses employés incertain
#onfr
#francophonie
I will never tire of seeing this kind of generous reaching across the aisle. It is a testament to Dominic, and equally to Rona. More of this please.
#cdnpoli
Have no knowledge of how the GG herself treats staff but can say without a doubt her secretary Assunta di Lorenzo is a bully. Stay away.
Gov. Gen. Payette has created a toxic climate of harassment and verbal abuse at Rideau Hall, sources allege | CBC News
Could not be prouder of the excellent work of
@jenditchburn
and the Policy Options team
@IRPP
. 1M (!!) visitors so far this year... Congratulations to all of you!!
I fully respect the democratic right of Canadians to peacefully protest. It is the sign of a functional democracy. Under COVID restrictions, how is it that protests are ok but businesses are still under restrictions? Someone has to say it - we need to pick a lane here.
Hugh Segal lived a life of purpose, built on a foundation of principles, advanced with passion, and leavened with infectious good humour. He loved his family, enriched the lives of his friends, and made a singular contribution to politics and public policy in Canada. Much loved.
Deeply saddened by this news. Jodi White was a trailblazer for women in politics, an incredibly effective leader, and the best boss. Working with her at
@ppforumca
was one of the most formative experiences of my career. Toutes mes sympathies à ses proches.
It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the recent death of our past president, Jodi White. As President and CEO of the Public Policy Forum, Ms. White led a strategic repositioning of the organization, and she continued her work for many years afterward as an Action Canada