Ottawa report on ad agency overbilling stirs political clash
A government review finds ad firms overbilled departments and suggests some bureaucrats may have broken laws while distributing sponsorship contracts. The Liberal tied scandal prompts opposition calls for an independent inquiry as Fraser's audit cites potential violations of the Financial Administration Act and related guidelines.
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Autobiographies by Artists Quoted by Havelock Ellis
The quote notes that every artist writes his own autobiography. It quotes Havelock Ellis on self-authored life stories and creative introspection.
Alberta Premier defends ministers over Kyoto pressure claim
Alberta premier Ralph Klein defended his environment minister Lorne Taylor amid claims of pressuring a health board to fire medical officer Dr David Swann over Kyoto views. Klein said there is no evidence of such pressure and noted Swann was fired after joining doctors opposing fossil fuel burning. Swann has been offered his job back.
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Ottawa plans Kyoto Protocol implementation due October 21
Environment Minister David Anderson says the federal plan will be delivered to the provinces at the energy and environment ministers meeting in Halifax on October 21. He rejects 18 month delays or major job losses, emphasizing Ottawa will proceed and a provincial burden is possible but manageable. Alberta proposes provincial plans but Anderson dismisses staged delay.
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Palliser Health Region faces questions on political interference
Dr. Fredrykka Rinaldi and others criticize the Palliser Health Region for not addressing perceived political influence in the termination of Dr. David Swann. The medical advisory committee urged the board, health minister, and Alberta premier to affirm doctors’ right to advocate for patients free from political pressure.
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