Dear Editor:
In my opinion the last several weeks have been nothing but positive for Canadian democracy. We seldom get to see what transpires every day, deep down in the real politics of governing this country.
Do you ever wonder why you know more about the United States and the workings of their political apparatus? It is because it is so transparent; everything is covered and out in the open with great newspapers and reporters.
It is, as we know, a large democratic country with an active citizenry whose almost daily workings are widely covered.
Now it’s our turn to pay attention.
Two high profile cabinet ministers have resigned. The prime minister’s personal secretary has stepped down. The clerk of the Privy Council has appeared twice before the justice committee. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke to the country on CPAC at 8am on March 7. This is big stuff.
It isn’t over yet, folks, not even close – unless you get tired of listening, and the media moves on because you do.
Is the House of Commons Justice Committee the best we have to offer this country? It is too partisan. Decisions are 5-4 (five Liberal votes to four Conservative votes). This will get us nowhere.
Forget about a public inquiry, the RCMP, the Ethics Commissioner. What about a judicial inquiry?
SNC-Lavalin is staying. According to Barrie McKenna in the Globe and Mail, it was just a bluff that Ottawa fell for, and they are now paying the price.
Janet Calderwood,
Rockwood