News
926 media appearances in 2025 (including 93 national appearances)
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Democracy Watch (June 12, 2017)
News Release
Group launches petition calling on federal Liberals to Stop Political Lapdog Appointments
Democracy Watch (June 6, 2017)
News Release
To test Liberal government Cabinet appointments process, Democracy Watch Co-founder applied for Lobbying Commissioner position last November
Democracy Watch (June 5, 2017)
News Release
B.C. legislature should change to non-partisan, non-MLA Speaker – B.C.’s Constitution Act allows any MLA to preside over legislature until Act is changed
CBC (May 25, 2017)
News
Nigel Wright broke ethics rules during Mike Duffy affair – Democracy Watch will now prosecute Wright
Democracy Watch (May 24, 2017)
News Release
Democracy Watch files complaint with Ethics Commissioner raising questions about violations of federal ethics law by BlackRock and the federal Cabinet
Democracy Watch (May 17, 2017)
News Release
B.C. may have a new government – will it be democratic?
Democracy Watch (May 17, 2017)
News Release
Federal Liberals should suspend Ethics Commissioner, Lobbying Commissioner and other judicial and watchdog appointments until they make the appointment process independent and merit-based, and prohibit reappointments of any watchdog
Democracy Watch (May 11, 2017)
News Release
B.C. party leaders and Lieutenant Governor should agree on eight key rules for minority government
Democracy Watch (May 10, 2017)
Op-Ed
B.C.’s possible minority government an opportunity for major democratic changes
Globe and Mail (May 8, 2017)
Letter to the Editor
Senate is a kangaroo court – Senate Ethics Officer should not only rule on alleged violations by senators but should also be empowered to impose penalties (or, better yet, just shut down the Senate)



