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580 media appearances in 2026 (including 78 national appearances)
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CBC.ca (December 4, 2014)
Website article
Democracy Watch and others to testify today on the Reform Act

Democracy Watch (December 4, 2014)
News Release
Will House Committee strengthen the Reform Act as most Canadians want, or will it weaken it into a “Hope for Reform Act”?

Huffington Post (November 7, 2014)
Op-ed published by HuffingtonPost.ca, Saskatoon Star Phoenix and Hill Times
Will MPs empower themselves and restrict their powers?

Democracy Watch (May 13, 2014)
Letter to the Editor by Duff Conacher
Conservatives promised fair, transparent, and democratic races

News 957, News 88.9 and News 91.9 in the Maritimes, and AM640 Toronto (February 24, 2014)
Radio Interview
re: Trudeau’s next smart moves on Senate reform should include House and elections reforms

News 957, News 88.9 and News 91.9 in the Maritimes (February 24, 2014)
Radio Interview
re: Will Justin Trudeau keep his promise to ensure open nomination races for all Liberal candidates for the 2015 election?

Sun News Network (Straight Talk with Pat Bollan) (February 21, 2014)
Television Piece
re: Trudeau’s next smart moves on Senate reform should include House and elections reforms

Canada.com (February 21, 2014)
Website Article
Federal Conservatives’ so-called “Fair Elections Act” does nothing to make election campaigns fair for independent candidates

Sun News Network (December 4, 2013)
Television Piece
Federal Conservative MP Michael Chong’s bill will, if passed, empower MPs in some key ways, but goes too far in allowing MPs alone (without support from party members) to throw out the party leader

CTV News (July 15, 2013)
Television Interview
Use of “enemies” in recent briefing document shows need for clear rules to end muzzling of MPs