GeneralMPs herd over to eat beefThe Canadian Cattlemen’s Association were on the Hill and held a beef reception which had 200 West Block packed. Beef gets MPs and...
UncategorizedFeeding Jean-Pierre BlackburnThe Toronto Star helpfully explains how to stage a government photo op meant to ease concerns about a potential health emergency.
UncategorizedIn which direction shall we move?Randomly selected excerpts from Gerry Ritz’s press conference this afternoon.
OttawaAnd now, an important -- and likely relieved -- word from Gerry RitzLiveblogging the government’s response to the Weatherill Report on listeriosis
OttawaThe Weatherill Report on listeriosis makes 57 recommendationsResults of the six-month investigation are released
OttawaUPDATE: ListeriosisReportWatc ... : Oh, wait, never mind. There it is.Huh. We didn’t even have time to whip ourselves into a frenzy over the outrageous lack of transparency. Way to ruin a perfectly...
UncategorizedPlease refer to Ritz v. Good TasteOf course, there is a precedent for ministers of the crown making uncouth remarks about the suffering of Canadian citizens in...
GeneralMPs dole out the pork, literallyThe Canadian Pork Council held a Hill BBQ to show the safety of Canada’s white meat in the midst of the panic over the H1N1...
OttawaTry the veal (II)Because it went over so well the first time , Gerry Ritz responded to a question today from Wayne Easter about listeriosis with a...