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60 media appearances in 2026 (including 13 national appearances)
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Democracy Watch (September 3, 2013)
News Release
Democracy Watch launches national Change.org petition calling on Prime Minister Harper to open Parliament on September 16th as scheduled, and calling on all parties to restrict prorogations

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

NOW Magazine (Toronto) (August 15, 2013)
Magazine article
Democracy Watch calls for fixed election and by-election dates for Ontario

Democracy Watch (August 14, 2013)
Letter to the Editor by Tyler Sommers
Loopholes allow politicians to lobby the day after they leave office

Winnipeg Free Press and Brandon Sun (August 13, 2013)
Website Article
Failure of Tony Clement and federal Conservatives to implement recommended changes allows politicians to lobby the day after they resign — Winnipeg Free Press

Canada.com, Windsor Star, and 3 other media outlets (August 12, 2013)
Website Article
Loopholes in election rules allows corporations and others to give employees paid time off to work on campaigns — Canada.com

Globe and Mail (August 9, 2013)
Website Article
Key changes are needed to legislation and enforcement systems to restore the faith of Canadians in politics — Globe and Mail

Democracy Watch (August 8, 2013)
News Release
Liberals get what they deserve after Premier sets vote-suppressing by-election date

National Post, Ottawa Citizen, Canada.com, and 9 other media oulets publishing Postmedia article (August 6, 2013)
Website Article
Outstanding election campaign debt shows need for stronger enforcement and clarity in election laws

Sun News Network (July 31, 2013)
Website Article
Ontario Liberals’ attempt to influence Speaker unethical, shows major changes needed to enforcement of good government rules — Sun News Network