Time to end Sponsored trips for MPs
An editorial argues for tightening ethics rules on gifts and sponsored travel for MPs. It notes Trudeau's Caribbean vacation sparked calls for limits, cites past trips and ongoing committee discussion, and backs banning sponsored travel while expanding MPs travel budgets for two international trips annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Astin Trudeau
Konrad von Finckenstein
Trudeau
Commons
von Finckenstein
Sophie Gregoire Trudeau
Jamaica
Peter Green
National Post
Office of the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner
Mps
Israel
Taiwan
Germany
Azerbaijan
France
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
The
Centre For Israel and Jewish Affairs
Iran Democratic Association
NDP
Matthew Green
Hamilton Centre
Missteps fuel Canadian housing crisis and immigration debates
Doug Firby argues that rushed immigration targets and slow housing planning have collided to worsen affordability. He notes Ottawa plans to admit hundreds of thousands yearly, while provinces and cities fail to provide enough high density housing and streamlined approvals. He calls for reduced immigration targets and nationwide housing policy coordination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doug Firby
British Columbia
Institute For Canadian Citizenship
Canada
Trudeau
Marc Miller
Miller
Diversity of Views Letters Policy Prompting Community Debate
The Chronicle Journal invites diverse opinions in its letters section while prioritizing original, exclusive submissions under 300 words. Writers should provide full name, address, and daytime phone. only names and hometowns will be published. e-mails to letters@chroniclejournal.com with no attachments are required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chronicle-Journal
Chroniclejournal
Also Mentioned on This Page
Che Chronicle
Journal Adorone
Continental Newspapers (Canada) Ltd
South Cumberland Street
Thunder Bay
Ont
Greg Giddens
Robin Williams
Government of Canada Canada
Toronto Star
Thestar.com
Environics
Leah Hamilton
Mount Royal University
Calgary
Tim’s
Feds
United Kingdom
United States
Quebec
Toronto
Ontario
Doug Ford
Ford
Calgary Herald
Troy Media
Troymedia.com