OTTAWA––It was one of those rare times politicians from all parties on Parliament Hill agreed.
They concluded that Canadians’ right to know demanded significant enhancements to the Access to Information Act based on the premise that democracy thrives best in the light of day.
But Justice Minister Rob Nicholson dismissed the October 2009 recommendations from the Commons committee — in direct contrast to the Conservatives’ 2006 promise to be the picture of openness and accountability.
Rest of article: Harper?s democratic record wins little praise - thestar.com
Yup, we need either a new system or new parties. The old parties have grown too corrupt and are stuck in blaming and finger pointing. They couldn't govern a knitting circle. Time for Harper to make good on his promises or get the hell out of Ottawa. And Iggy can go back to the US.
They concluded that Canadians’ right to know demanded significant enhancements to the Access to Information Act based on the premise that democracy thrives best in the light of day.
But Justice Minister Rob Nicholson dismissed the October 2009 recommendations from the Commons committee — in direct contrast to the Conservatives’ 2006 promise to be the picture of openness and accountability.
Rest of article: Harper?s democratic record wins little praise - thestar.com
Yup, we need either a new system or new parties. The old parties have grown too corrupt and are stuck in blaming and finger pointing. They couldn't govern a knitting circle. Time for Harper to make good on his promises or get the hell out of Ottawa. And Iggy can go back to the US.