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from Parliament Hill reporter David Akin
View Article  The Parliamentary Press Gallery and Government Contracts

Scott ReidEarlier this year, Conservative MP Scott Reid  (left) put the following question on the Commons Order Paper:

Q-104 2 — October 17, 2006 — Mr. Reid (Lanark—Frontenac—Lennox and Addington) — In each of the fiscal years 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2005, did any government department, agency, or ...   more »

View Article  Why journalists ought to pay attention to bloggers

I’ve long argued that journalists ought to establish a routine to monitor blogs and other online sites that are germane to their beat. It’s a great eay to learn more about your beat and to find new sources.

But here’s another good reason: Public relations and communications professionals — the spin ...   more »

View Article  Reclaiming sponsorship scandal money

Using Access to Information laws, I recently received a “House Card” for Public Works Minister Michael Fortier on the ...   more »

View Article  Canadian Forces Reservists can join in the Canada Pension Plan

As I reported on CTV Newsnet a few minutes ago, Defence Minister Gordon O’Connor is to announce later this afternoon that, as of Jan. 1, all Canadian Forces reservists will be able to contribute to and receive benefits from the Canada Pension Plan — just like any other worker in ...   more »

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