News – Page 97 – Democracy Watch

(English) With big banks posting record breaking profits Democracy Watch calls for regular audits to ensure banks aren’t reaping excessive profits from gouging and cutting services to Canadians

Posted on août 30, 2012septembre 19, 2012 by admin

(English) Nigel Wright’s meetings wrong, but legal (and that is the problem)

Posted on août 29, 2012septembre 13, 2012 by admin

(English) Situation with Prime Minister’s Chief of Staff Nigel Wright highlights major loopholes in the Conflict of Interest Act that need to be closed

Posted on août 29, 2012octobre 9, 2012 by admin

(English) Elections Canada refuses to clarify key measures in federal elections law – Democracy Watch again calls for clarification of recent flawed ruling

Posted on août 28, 2012juillet 24, 2017 by admin

(English) Ontario by-election dates bad for voter turnout — Changes needed to election timing, voting system, and voter rights and advertising…

Posted on août 22, 2012juillet 11, 2017 by admin

(English) Exemptions and discretion in watchdog legislation must be eliminated. Regular audits and a requirement to punish must be implemented to ensure adherence to the law

Posted on août 21, 2012septembre 19, 2012 by admin

(English) Quebec election timing is unfair and undemocratic

Posted on août 17, 2012juillet 11, 2017 by admin

(English) Ethics Commissioner Mary Dawson ignores evidence and rules in refusing to investigate Conservative MP Paul Calandra

Posted on août 17, 2012septembre 13, 2012 by admin

(English) Quebec election date unfair and undemocratic — bad timing will likely result in low voter turnout

Posted on août 16, 2012juillet 24, 2017 by admin

(English) If Quebec politicians are serious about fighting corruption they must target Bill 48 and close major loopholes that allow politicians to be unethical

Posted on août 15, 2012septembre 13, 2012 by admin