August 30, 2010

Former MP Continues Anti-Graft Crusade

by Tom Hawthorn

This article appeared in the August 30, 2010 issue of The Globe and Mail.

As a young man, Roy Cullen perused the books of an oil firm doing business in Indonesia. The articling chartered accountant was asked to confirm the accuracy of certain calculations. The numbers added up, but he became curious as to their purpose. He learned to his dismay that the large sums - millions of dollars - were being placed in a Swiss bank account for the benefit of an Indonesian general. Many years later, after a career in the British Columbia public service, Mr. Cullen won a by-election for the Liberals in a Toronto-area riding, taking a seat in the House of Commons. Read more . . .

Summer 2010

Some Observations on the State of Lobbying in Canada

by W. Scott Thurlow, Vice President at TSA

This article appeared in the Summer 2010 issue of Canadian Parliamentary Review.

Lobbying is a legal activity and indeed an important part of the democratic right of individual Canadians to petition the government. In so doing, Canadians inform debate from many different perspectives and this should lead to better public policy. Concerns about the influence of lobbyists have led to considerable regulation of lobbying including changes stemming from the Federal Accountability Act. This article looks at some of the issues facing lobbyists and those who regulate lobbying. Read more . . .

March 30, 2010

Scott Munnoch joins TSA as Senior Counsel

Temple Scott Associates announced today that Scott Munnoch is joining the firm as Senior Counsel. Scott ranks at the top of Canada's event management professionals, having played senior executive roles in the organization and management of international summits and tours, including the G8 Summits, the Commonwealth Summits, Royal Tours and state visits. Scott also brings to TSA exceptional abilities in government relations and public affairs. To recognize his outstanding work on the Royal Tours to Canada, he was named a Member of the Royal Victorian Order (M.V.O.) by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Scott works from TSA's Toronto office.

For more information on Scott, please read his biography.

Fall 2009

Can You See a Difference?

by W. Scott Thurlow, Vice President at TSA

This article appeared in the Fall 2009 issue of Catalyst magazine.

In the Spring of 2009, the Government of Ontario passed its Toxics Reduction Act. There was no real substantive debate. There was no genuine engagement with the industry affected by the statute. Most importantly, sound science was excluded from the discourse. From its introduction to its passage in less than two months, less than 24 hours of debate was dedicated to it in the Legislative Assembly and in committees. Read more . . .

May 26, 2009

Elton John and Premier McGuinty Headline TSA Designed and Managed Event
for Starz Client

left to right: Robert Clasen, Chairman and CEO, Starz LLC; Sir Elton John; David Steinberg, Head of Studio, Starz Animation Toronto; Hon. Dalton McGuinty, Premier of Ontario

TSA was delighted to celebrate a major investment in the Starz Animation Studio in Toronto with Sir Elton John, Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty and Robert Clasen, Chairman and CEO of Starz on Monday, May 26.

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May 6, 2009

TSA's Don Moors Recognized for Advocacy on behalf of ALS

Don Moors received the Brett Yerex Exceptional Advocacy Award in recognition of his initiatives in 2008 to change public policy for the benefit of people affected by ALS

Don Moors, Senior Vice President of Temple Scott Associates in Ottawa, Ontario, received the Brett Yerex Exceptional Advocacy Award at an awards ceremony in Toronto on May 2, 2009, in recognition of his initiatives in 2008 to change public policy for the benefit of people affected by ALS.

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Spring 2009

More than the Law Requires, Now Required by Law

by W. Scott Thurlow, Vice President at TSA

This article appeared in the Spring 2009 issue of Catalyst magazine.

It isn't often that the Supreme Court of Canada issues an edict that will have a profound impact on the operations of an industrial facility. On November 28, 2008, the Supreme Court released its decision in the case of St. Lawrence Cement Inc. v. Barrette. As a result of the decision, CCPA members (and industry in general) will have to go out into the community and respond to the reasonable concerns of their neighbours to avoid litigation. Essentially, the Supreme Court decision enfoces a "Good Neighbour Policy." Read more . . .