Democracy Watch called on the federal government to make the so-called “Fair Elections Act” (Bill C-23) actually fair, and detailed the 10 really unfair measures in the much-delayed bill which was supposed to be introduced in Parliament in September 2012, and the 10 missing measures that must be added to the bill to correct unfair … Read more
Democracy Watch said they marked the seventh anniversary of the passage of the federal Conservatives’ so-called “Federal Accountability Act” (FAA), and the recent annual International Anti-Corruption Day, by issuing its Seventh Good Government Report Card on the FAA and the Conservatives’ overall accountability and democratic reform record. More information is available online.
Democracy Watch released a letter it has sent to federal Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner Mary Dawson requesting that she launch an inquiry into former Conservative Cabinet minister Chuck Strahl’s activities as the Chair of the Security Intelligence Review Committee (SIRC) since June 2012, and his work with Enbridge and other clients since he left Cabinet … Read more
Following its complaint filed December 11th, with federal Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner Mary Dawson, Democracy Watch released the ruling it received from commissioner Dawson, December 13th. Democracy Watch said the ruling uses a very questionable claim to reject Democracy Watch’s request for an inquiry into the interventions by Nigel Wright, Patrick Rogers, Chris … Read more
Democracy Watch called on the ethics commissioner to initiate inquiry into Nigel Wright, Patrick Rogers, Chris Woodcock and Benjamin Perrin intervening in Senate committee’s audit of Senator Mike Duffy. More information is available online. Call 613-241-5179.
Democracy Watch released the letter it has sent to Senate ethics officer Lyse Ricard requesting that she initiate inquiries to determine if the actions of senators Mike Duffy, Irving Gerstein and Marjorie LeBreton in the Senate expense scandal violated the Conflict of Interest Code for Senators. The complaint letter is based on the rules in … Read more
Democracy Watch sent a 6-page letter to RCMP Commissioner Robert Paulson setting out a detailed opinion about the law, and the evidence, that suggests that the investigation into the Senate scandal should be expanded to include the actions of people other than Nigel Wright and Mike Duffy. More information is available online. Call 613-241-5179.
As Prince Charles celebrates his 65th birthday, Democracy Watch launched a letter-writing campaign for key changes to empower, democratize and Canadianize the Governor General and provincial lieutenant governors. All the changes can be made by simple resolutions in each legislature – no amendments needed to the written Constitution – and all will help stop abuses … Read more
Democracy Watch launched a letter-writing drive (jointly with Leadnow.ca), and a national Change.org petition, calling on Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, Alta.) and RCMP commissioner Bob Paulson to take key steps to ensure the truth comes out about the Senate scandals, and all wrongdoers are held accountable. More information is available online. Call 613-241-5179.
Democracy Watch launched a national petition on Change.org calling for Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, Alta.) to open Parliament on Sept. 16, as scheduled, and for all parties to work together to pass laws restricting the use of prorogation. More information is available online. Call 613-241-5179.
