Jan 9, 2015
Veterans see Fantino shuffle as nothing more than a 'political move'
"Harper, by allowing Fantino to stay in the position for so long, shows that the Minister was only carrying out the bigger agenda of the federal Conservatives."
Julian Fantino
Jan 7, 2015
New Minister of Veterans Affairs should immediately reopen offices
New Minister of Veterans Affairs, Erin O’Toole, should re-open the offices that were closed under Fantino's leadership and address the many problems veterans are facing.
Dec 8, 2014
Harper government finally wins gold medal for lying -- to veterans
Gerry Caplan
Veteran Affairs Minister Julian Fantino announced $200 million in spending over next six years on mental health services for vets. It was a big fat lie.
Nov 17, 2014
Only Tory politicians and TV stars are allowed to play military dressup in Canada
David J. Climenhaga
The last Canadian prime ministers entitled to wear a military uniform by merit of service in the armed forces were Mike Pearson and Pierre Trudeau. Any who have since then are just dressing up.
Feb 3, 2014
Handwringing rings false as Fantino uses Veteran dust-up to attack unions
Stephen Kimber
The recent controversy over Julian Fantino's choice to close Veterans Affairs offices across Canada is really about slashing services to vets to balance the books before the next election.
Nov 15, 2013
Sober second thought: A half-hearted defence of Don Cherry, Stephen Harper and Julian Fantino in military drag
David J. Climenhaga
Notwithstanding the ridiculous sight of conservative politicians playing Col. Dressup, considering military service a valid criterion for holding public office in Canada is not a good idea.
Nov 11, 2013
Hoist with their own petard, Harper Tories face veterans' Remembrance Day protest
David J. Climenhaga
If a few Canadian military veterans turn their backs on Tory politicians this morning, let's remember it was Conservatives who set the stage for Remembrance Day to become a political event.
Feb 12, 2013
CIDA praises then buries Development and Peace
Dennis Gruending
An Access to Information request shows CIDA praised Development and Peace then chopped funding.
Feb 4, 2013
Julian Fantino's kiss of death to NGOs
Dennis Gruending
CIDA Minister Julian Fantino wants Canadian NGOs to partner with mining companies. Some long-time donors are upset.
Jan 7, 2013
Idle No More in Haiti? Another place where the Conservatives blame the victims
rabble staff
What do Haitians and Indigenous peoples in Canada have in common?
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