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March 2012 Newsletter
Happy Spring, Everyone! As always, there has been a lot going on, working, writing, speaking. I miss being an MP, but watching a government that ... Continue Reading →
New Article in Policy Options: “Not Left, Not Right, but Forward”
My new piece on the future of the Liberal Party has now been published in Policy Options magazine,”Not Right, Not Left, but Forward”. http://www.irpp.org/po/archive/mar12/findlay.pdf Please ... Continue Reading →
How Secure Is Our Old Age Security?
The Harper government is considering reforms to our Old Age Security system (OAS). It is true that as Canadians get older, and as we live ... Continue Reading →
MPs’ Pensions: Yes, too generous; some ideas for change, but…
(Also published in iPolitics: http://www.ipolitics.ca/2012/01/25/mps-pensions-must-be-reviewed-within-context-of-overall-compensation-package/) In a recent piece in iPolitics, Dan Veniez said “Current MPs are conveniently hiding behind courageous souls like former Liberal ... Continue Reading →
Liberal Convention Diary: Wrap-up
(Also published on Huffington Post: http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/martha-hall-findlay/liberal-convention-_b_1209250.html ) After some much-needed sleep, I can now comment on the extraordinary things that happened this weekend at the Liberal ... Continue Reading →
Diary From the Liberal Convention — What an Atmosphere!
( Also published on Huffington Post: http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/martha-hall-findlay/liberal-convention-2012_b_1206925.html ) I had the pleasure of moderating one of the sessions this morning: “Democracy and Good Governance.” The caucus ... Continue Reading →
Liberal Convention Diary: Day Three
(Also published on Huffington Post: http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/martha-hall-findlay/liberal-convention-2012_b_1206378.html ) Last night we heard speeches from various luminaries, including Jim Watson, mayor of Ottawa, then Dalton McGuinty, premier of ... Continue Reading →
Liberal Convention Diary: Day Two
(Also published on Huffington Post: http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/martha-hall-findlay/liberal-convention-_b_1205517.html ) I gave a speech to the gathering of young liberals this morning. It was a great turnout. I stressed ... Continue Reading →
Liberal Convention Diary: Day One
(Also published on Huffington Post: http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/martha-hall-findlay/liberal-convention-diary-_b_1203066.html ) Goodness, what Liberals will do for the cause . I’ve just arrived in Ottawa after what became an almost ... Continue Reading →
The Biggest Story of 2011 for me?
(Also published on Huffington Post: http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/martha-hall-findlay/arab-spring_b_1174323.html ) My choice for the biggest story is one that’s not actually over. Indeed, it may only be beginning. ... Continue Reading →
