Apr 14, 2016
If Canada wants to keep big money out of politics, just look to Quebec
Duff Conacher
Quebec's world-leading system provides plenty of tips on how to democratize Canada's political financing system.
Duff Conacher
Dec 8, 2014
Will House Committee empower MPs, voters with Reform Act?
Duff Conacher
A House Commiittee is reviewing the Reform Act this week -- will they gut it as party leaders want?
Apr 28, 2014
Conservatives' changes only go halfway to making so-called Fair Elections Act actually fair
Duff Conacher
The federal Conservatives are not proposing enough changes to make their so-called "Fair Elections Act," or federal elections, actually fair.
Oct 31, 2013
Senate scandal review needs independence, full clean-up plan
Duff Conacher
Independent prosecutor, and new loophole-free rules and strong enforcement system, needed
Oct 2, 2012
Secret, unethical lobbying will still be legal if federal Conservatives don't do more
Duff Conacher
Secret, unethical lobbying will still be legal unless the federal Conservatives, and all politicians across Canada, make key changes to lobbying disclosure laws.
Aug 29, 2012
Nigel Wright's meetings with Barrick Gold wrong, but legal
Duff Conacher
While most would say that it is a conflict of interest for Prime Minister Harper's chief of staff Nigel Wright to meet and be lobbied by Barrick Gold, in almost every case the lobbying is legal.
Jun 29, 2012
Canada's 145th birthday this weekend: Time to think about some big questions
Duff Conacher
July 1 is the perfect time to reflect on the more independent, democratic and inclusive country Canada could still become.
Feb 21, 2012
Many scandals show need for real Federal Accountability Act
Duff Conacher
The recent spending scandal involving Gilles Duceppe, and many other recent scandals in federal politics, show the clear need for a real Federal Accountability Act.
Nov 12, 2011
Elections Canada hides rulings in 2,284 election complaints since 2004
Duff Conacher
Elections Canada has failed to disclose details about 2,284 complaints it has received since 2004 about violations of the Canada Elections Act.
Oct 13, 2011
People are asking for protection from corporate greed and wrongdoing -- will Canada's politicians finally give it?
Duff Conacher
Two coalitions have been pushing for corporate responsibility changes for more than a decade. As Occupy Canada demonstrators join this movement, will politicians finally take action?
Pages
