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A small victory for democracy |
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Friday, 18 November 2011 15:03 |
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Letters to the Editor, Daily Gleaner, Fredericton NB
Re: 2006 federal election campaign
As Democracy Watch predicted, the conclusion of the Conservatives in-out election advertising spending scheme from the 2006 election would be that part of the spending was illegal and exceeded the spending limit. See details at: http://www.dwatch.ca/camp/RelsJul1708.html
The recent plea deal on the criminal case confirms the conclusion that, at least, some of the federal Conservatives' 2006 election advertising spending was illegal, and is a victory, however small, for democracy.
The Elections Act needs to be changed to strengthen penalties so that the cost of violating election spending rules outweigh the benefits that parties and candidates can reap by violating the rules.
Hopefully, the Supreme Court of Canada will confirm the conclusion that the Conservatives illegally overspent in the 2006 election when it rules on the issue of Elections Canada's decision not to issue reimbursement cheques for the advertising expenses of some Conservative candidates who participated in the scheme.
Duff Conacher
Founding director
Democracy Watch
Ottawa, Ont.
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A voice for all that's wrong |
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Monday, 17 October 2011 10:23 |
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Published Saturday October 15th, 2011
THE DAILY GLEANER Editorial
Fredericton - prepare to be occupied.
Beginning at noon today, supporters of the month-old Occupy Wall Street movement will converge on city hall for a similar occupation.
This phenomenon has spread to more than 70 cities worldwide, but its most unusual aspects are its lack of a clear leader and its lack of a clear platform or agenda.
Some in New York City say they're simply angry about everything - everything being corporate greed, corruption in politics, the influence of corporate America on Washington, and the lack of repercussions for those who played a role in causing the global financial crisis.
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On International Day of Democracy – How is New Brunswick’s |
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Thursday, 15 September 2011 08:21 |
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While the world observes September 15th as the International Day of Democracy, it is appropriate for New Brunswickers to assess the quality of democracy in our province.
When the General Assembly of the United Nations passed the declaration of International Day of Democracy in 2007 it reaffirmed democracy is “a universal value based on the freely-expressed will of people to determine their own political, economic, social and cultural systems, and their full participation in all aspects of life.”
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Group critical of Tory MLAs |
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Wednesday, 10 August 2011 10:49 |
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Published Thursday August 4th, 2011 Adam Huras Telegraph-Journal
FREDERICTON - A third of Conservative MLAs have yet to hold a public meeting in their home riding now nine months after being sworn into government, according to a New Brunswick watchdog.
Watchdog group Democracy for New Brunswick spokesman Tom Mann issued a critical review of the Alward government's commitments to improve public participation and trust in government in its latest progress report released Wednesday.
The group Democracy for New Brunswick issued a critical review of the Alward government's commitments to improve public participation and trust in government in its latest progress report released Wednesday.
The report which covers the first three quarters of the Alward government's first year also finds that the government has failed to fulfill a commitment to see its departments hold semi-annual public meetings and make public all funding decisions for private companies.
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Nine (9) Month Progress Report on Democracy |
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Thursday, 04 August 2011 10:18 |
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During the September 2010 election, the Conservative Party committed thirty-two (32) undertakings or action to create a more open, inclusive and accountable government. Today we are presenting our Nine (9) Month Progress Report on Democracy. Click here to viewthe report. |
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