cybercoma Posted May 26, 2011 Report Share Posted May 26, 2011 Jack Layton has announced his shadow cabinet. http://www.ndp.ca/shadow-cabinet (Hon.) Jack Layton Leader of the Official Opposition Libby Davies Health Deputy Leader Tom Mulcair House of Commons Opposition House Leader Deputy Leader Malcolm Allen Agriculture and Agri-Food Charlie Angus Ethics, Access to Information, Privacy & Copyright and Digital Issues Robert Aubin La Francophonie Paulina Ayala Americas and Consular Affairs (Minister of State) Tyrone Benskin Canadian Heritage Francoise Boivin Status of Women Alexandre Boulerice Treasury Board Marjolaine Boutin-Sweet Skills (Human Resources and Skills Development) Robert Chisholm International Trade Olivia Chow Transport, Infrastructure and Communities Dave Christopherson Democratic Reform (Minster of State) Joe Comartin Justice Raymond Côté Small Business and Tourism (Minister of State) Jean Crowder Human Resources and Skills Development Don Davies Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Paul Dewar Foreign Affairs Fin Donnelly Fisheries and Oceans Linda Duncan Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Yvon Godin Labour Official Languages Jack Harris National Defence Peter Julian Industry Deputy National Caucus Chair Hélène Laverdière International Cooperation Hélène Leblanc Science and Technology (Minister of State) Megan Leslie Environment Hoang Mai National Revenue Wayne Marston Pensions (Minister of State) Pat Martin Canadian Wheat Board Irene Mathyssen Seniors (Minister of State) Christine Moore Military Procurement (Associate Minister of National Defence) Marie-Claude Morin Housing (Human Resources and Skills Development) Pierre Nantel Sport (Minister of State) Peggy Nash Finance Claude Patry Employment Insurance (Human Resources and Skills Development) Manon Perreault Disabilities (Human Resources and Skills Development) Romeo Saganash Natural Resources Jasbir Sandhu Public Safety Rathika Sitsabaiesan Post-secondary Education (Human Resources and Skills Development) Peter Stoffer Veterans Affairs Glenn Thibeault Consumer Protection (Industry) Nycole Turmel Public Works and Government Services National Caucus Chair Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonbox Posted May 26, 2011 Report Share Posted May 26, 2011 As predicted, a bunch of un-qualified, poorly educated nobodies who know next to nothing about the portfolios they're shadowing. Alexandre Boulerice for the treasury board? I dare anyone to find out what his educational and professional background is. Robert Chisholm for International Trade? He's done nothing but work for Unions. Given his background, has the NDP decided that international trade is bad?? We already know Tom Mulcair is a total wingnut given his Osama comments. My personal favourite, however, is Peter Julian, shadowing the Industry Minister. Last time I checked, his resumé included such profound experience as: General Labourer, Political Activist...period. Bravo NDP. This is going to get REALLY funny over the next 4 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remiel Posted May 26, 2011 Report Share Posted May 26, 2011 Stoffer in Veterans Affairs? Is that a sign that Veterans Affairs is important to the NDP, or that Peter Stoffer is not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy MacNab Posted May 27, 2011 Report Share Posted May 27, 2011 Would the inclusion of Olivia Chow be nepotism? Or, is Jack subsidizing his off-shore accounts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posc Student Posted May 27, 2011 Report Share Posted May 27, 2011 Jack still can't decide if he wants to have a Quebecker or a female deputy leader. When questioned today about certain critic roles he left out, that he had last time, and about certain MPs he said that he's not done announcing his critics. As pundits have said it's quite possible that the Liberals will be seen as the real opposition over the next four years, their party may be small but they have well experienced MPs and just all around more talent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RNG Posted May 27, 2011 Report Share Posted May 27, 2011 Libby Davis? Enough said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
punked Posted May 27, 2011 Report Share Posted May 27, 2011 Robert Chisholm for International Trade? He's done nothing but work for Unions. Given his background, has the NDP decided that international trade is bad?? You win Stupidest statement of the day. Robert Chisholm worked for the people of Nova Scotia for way longer then he has worked anywhere else. I am sure a man who took the NDP from 3 seats to 50 votes away from forming government in 5 years, and who took out an entrenched incumbent will be smart enough to figure out international trade although if you want to argue his resume I am sure we could. I am also sure in the end you will look like a dummy for dumb statement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evening Star Posted May 27, 2011 Report Share Posted May 27, 2011 As pundits have said it's quite possible that the Liberals will be seen as the real opposition over the next four years, their party may be small but they have well experienced MPs and just all around more talent. Which pundits have said this? Not only do the Liberals have just under 1/3 as many seats as the NDP but they don't even have a leader yet. They may still have an interim leader for a couple of years. By their own admission, the whole party is trying to figure out what it is they even stand for. Even in the previous Parliament, they were a thoroughly ineffectual Opposition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evening Star Posted May 27, 2011 Report Share Posted May 27, 2011 Anyway, I'm disappointed that Brian Masse isn't on that list. He was an effective Industry critic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
punked Posted May 27, 2011 Report Share Posted May 27, 2011 Which pundits have said this? Not only do the Liberals have just under 1/3 as many seats as the NDP but they don't even have a leader yet. They may still have an interim leader for a couple of years. By their own admission, the whole party is trying to figure out what it is they even stand for. Even in the previous Parliament, they were a thoroughly ineffectual Opposition. Don't pay attention to Posc Student so far he has been wrong about everything he has said. Honestly the guy is wrong 90% of the time about everything. He is a true Liberal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moontigey Posted May 27, 2011 Report Share Posted May 27, 2011 yess OK Thank fro you! SoMuch :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybercoma Posted May 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2011 Anyway, I'm disappointed that Brian Masse isn't on that list. He was an effective Industry critic. I was also surprised by this, given how long he has served the NDP in Parliament. With so many more MPs, perhaps it just came down to choosing between Joe and Brian. It's unfortunate, though, with how long Masse has been there. Maybe, if the rumour above is correct about Layton not being done picking critics, he'll have a role somewhere else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evening Star Posted May 27, 2011 Report Share Posted May 27, 2011 He sweeps Windsor West, getting over 50% of the popular vote. Seems odd to give some total newcomers precedence over him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nittanylionstorm07 Posted May 27, 2011 Report Share Posted May 27, 2011 Perhaps he declined an offered position? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evening Star Posted May 27, 2011 Report Share Posted May 27, 2011 Perhaps he declined an offered position? Perhaps but it would surprise me. He's been a high-profile, well-respected member of the NDP's shadow cabinet since 2004. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RNG Posted May 27, 2011 Report Share Posted May 27, 2011 Perhaps but it would surprise me. He's been a high-profile, well-respected member of the NDP's shadow cabinet since 2004. I was under the impression that "shadow cabinet" was an official function for members of the official opposition with a budget and staff, unlike NDP members who were wandering in the wilderness till May 2. Is this not the case? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmax Posted May 27, 2011 Report Share Posted May 27, 2011 As predicted, a bunch of un-qualified, poorly educated nobodies who know next to nothing about the portfolios they're shadowing. Bravo NDP. This is going to get REALLY funny over the next 4 years. lol.... Luckily they are facing the bench strenght of the CPC and have to deal with such winners as Bev Oda and Diane Finley.... etc.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evening Star Posted May 27, 2011 Report Share Posted May 27, 2011 I was under the impression that "shadow cabinet" was an official function for members of the official opposition with a budget and staff, unlike NDP members who were wandering in the wilderness till May 2. Is this not the case? I think you're right. Masse has been an official NDP critic of important ministries since 2004 and has participated in important committees and in the all-party Border Caucus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topaz Posted May 27, 2011 Report Share Posted May 27, 2011 Stoffer in Veterans Affairs? Is that a sign that Veterans Affairs is important to the NDP, or that Peter Stoffer is not? From what i've seen in QP Stoffer cares passionately about the vets and its a good choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topaz Posted May 27, 2011 Report Share Posted May 27, 2011 I think you're right. Masse has been an official NDP critic of important ministries since 2004 and has participated in important committees and in the all-party Border Caucus. Michigan has just agreed to the new bridge over the Detroit River that Canadians will own. Michigan can't afford much money so Canada is suppose collect the tolls. So IF the tolls go down because of low traffic, how long will it take to get our money back. Remember this is the same government th let the lumber industry in the US keep a billion dollars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tilter Posted May 28, 2011 Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 Would the inclusion of Olivia Chow be nepotism? Or, is Jack subsidizing his off-shore accounts? Well qualified, Female, Minority, astounding political experience- (councilperson in Toronto, MP,) Wife of party leader. She could be one of the most qualified NDP MPs-- next deputy party leader, Who did you expect, the knockout dancer from Vegas? (or is she back again?) :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RNG Posted May 28, 2011 Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 Well qualified, Female, Minority, astounding political experience- (councilperson in Toronto, MP,) Wife of party leader. She could be one of the most qualified NDP MPs-- next deputy party leader, Who did you expect, the knockout dancer from Vegas? (or is she back again?) :lol: Libby is the one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybercoma Posted June 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2011 Tilter has to be the biggest misogynist on the forum. Calling Brousseau the "Knock out dancer from Vegas", as though she were some sort of stripper. Shameful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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