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501 media appearances in 2025 (including 45 national appearances)
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Canada.com (October 19, 2012)
Website Article
Whistleblower charity kicked off watchdog committee — groups call for immediate reinstatement

Ottawa Citizen (October 19, 2012)
Website Article
Democracy Watch launches anti-prorogation campaign

Democracy Watch (October 18, 2012)
News Release
Whistleblower charity kicked off whistleblower watchdog committee for representing the views of whistleblowers — other groups call for immediate reinstatement

CBC News (October 17, 2012)
Television Interview
Interview re Premier Dalton McGuinty proroguing the legislature

CTV News (October 16, 2012)
Television Interview
CTV News Re: Clear rules needed around prorogation of legislatures

Democracy Watch (October 16, 2012)
News Release
Federal Court ruling highlights lack of whistleblower protection for federal government employees – likely reason why CFIA inspectors didn’t blow whistle on XL Foods

Hill Times (October 15, 2012)
Letter to the Editor by Duff Conacher
Bank account and gift auditing needed, as UN requires, to help stop corruption

Globe and Mail (October 7, 2012)
Website Article
Lobbying code prohibits lobbyists from giving gift of travel to MPs, but MPs code allows it

Edmonton Sun and the Globe and Mail (October 4, 2012)
Letter to the Editor by Duff Conacher
Ontario case shows politicians should not be allowed to enforce laws, especially laws that apply to other politicians

CTV News Channel (October 2, 2012)
Television appearance
Re: Federal Conservative Cabinet Minister Tony Clement’s Lobbying Act proposed changes allow secret, unethical lobbying