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60 media appearances in 2026 (including 13 national appearances)
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CTV News Channel (October 28, 2013)
Television Piece
Groups launch petition and letter-writing drive calling for independent Senate scandal investigation and prosecutions

Maclean's Magazine (October 15, 2013)
Website Article
More and more groups joining Democracy Watch’s long-term call for comprehensive democratic reforms Maclean’s Magazine

Winnipeg Free Press (September 26, 2013)
Website Article
Key changes to ethics rules needed and commissioner should probe situation

National Post (September 26, 2013)
Website Article
Key changes needed to federal ethics rules to strengthen watchdog and prevent conflicts of interest

Sun News Network (September 24, 2013)
Website Article
Key changes needed to federal ethics rules to strengthen watchdog and prevent conflicts of interest — Sun News

Hill Times (September 16, 2013)
Website Article
Federal so-called 5-year lobbying ban is full of loopholes, allows Cabinet ministers and senior government officials to lobby the day after they leave office

Toronto Star (September 11, 2013)
Website Article
Loopholes in ethics and lobbying laws allow federal Finance Minister’s top aide to leave and work and lobby for Scotiabank Toronto Star

Globe and Mail (September 9, 2013)
Letter to the Editor by Duff Conacher
Loopholes allow politicians to lobby the day after they leve office

CBC (September 3, 2013)
Website Article
Ethics loopholes allow politicians to lobby for their own interests, key changes are needed to close these loopholes — CBC.ca

Canada.com, Calgary Herald, and 2 other media outlets (August 15, 2013)
Website Article
Loopholes allow politicians to lobby the day after they leave office