Democracy Gone Astray

Democracy, being a human construct, needs to be thought of as directionality rather than an object. As such, to understand it requires not so much a description of existing structures and/or other related phenomena but a declaration of intentionality.
This blog aims at creating labeled lists of published infringements of such intentionality, of points in time where democracy strays from its intended directionality. In addition to outright infringements, this blog also collects important contemporary information and/or discussions that impact our socio-political landscape.

All the posts here were published in the electronic media – main-stream as well as fringe, and maintain links to the original texts.

[NOTE: Due to changes I haven't caught on time in the blogging software, all of the 'Original Article' links were nullified between September 11, 2012 and December 11, 2012. My apologies.]

Showing posts with label Derek Vanstone. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Derek Vanstone. Show all posts

Monday, July 23, 2012

Air Canada brings in senior Harper aide Derek Vanstone

A senior aide to the prime minister is moving into a government affairs job with Air Canada, raising pointed questions about the strength of ethical rules governing the post-political lives of government staffers on Parliament Hill.

Derek Vanstone, currently Stephen Harper's deputy chief of staff, will become vice-president of corporate strategy and government affairs for the airline in September, Air Canada announced Thursday.

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Thursday, July 19, 2012

Air Canada names Derek Vanstone, Stephen Harper’s deputy chief of staff, as VP of government affairs

Air Canada has gone right to the Prime Minister’s office to find a senior executive to lead the airline’s government relations strategy.

Derek Vanstone is currently Harper’s deputy chief of staff and was previously chief of staff to Finance Minister Jim Flaherty from 2007 to 2010.

He will become the airline’s vice-president, corporate strategy, industry and government affairs, beginning Sept.10.

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