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883 media appearances in 2025 (including 83 national appearances)
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Globe and Mail (November 14, 2013)
Letter to the Editor by Duff Conacher
Letter-to-the-editor re: Government ethics rules across Canada, including for Senate, are loophole-filled and weakly enforced

Democracy Watch (November 13, 2013)
News Release
Governor General and provincial lieutenant governors can be empowered, democratized and Canadianized without changing written Constitution

Globe and Mail (November 11, 2013)
Website Article
Senate ethics code is a sad joke that allows senators to be inside government lobbyists for big businesses

Toronto Star (November 7, 2013)
Website Article
Toronto Police Services Board members paid trips with Police Chief raise ethical questions

CTV News Channel (November 2, 2013)
Television Piece
More than 35,000 petition signatures, and almost 40,000 letters sent, calling for fully independent Senate scandal investigation and prosecutions

Huffington Post (November 1, 2013)
Website Article
Headline: Senate scandal needs independent review, full clean-up plan

CTV News Channel (October 28, 2013)
Television Piece
Groups launch petition and letter-writing drive calling for independent Senate scandal investigation and prosecutions

Democracy Watch (October 28, 2013)
News Release
Groups launch national petition and letter-writing drive to Stop the Senate Cover-up

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

Calgary Herald (October 12, 2013)
Website Article
Alberta’s government’s plan to disclose public servant salaries a baby step forward Calgary Herald