Category: accountability

National Chief’s Suspension Overshadows AFN Annual Assembly

Controversy overshadows the Assembly of First Nations’ annual gathering this week as it seeks the continued suspension of its national chief. From July 5–7, the AFN is holding its 43rd Annual General Assembly both virtually and at the Vancouver Convention Centre. The organization’s executive committee has drafted a resolution that asks the chiefs to ratify and continue…


Fired Whistleblower Explains Lack of Accountability Among Generals: Lt. Colonel Stuart Scheller

We sat down with former Lieutenant Colonel Stuart Scheller, who was discharged shortly after posting a video critical of the handling of the Afghanistan withdrawal, and we discussed what lead to the lack of accountability, as well as a possible way forward. Stay tuned for our newsletter so you won’t miss out on our exclusive…


Whistleblower Lt. Colonel Explains the Reason Behind Lack of Accountability Among Generals

We sat down with former Lieutenant Colonel Stuart Scheller, who was discharged shortly after posting a video critical of the handling of the Afghanistan withdrawal, and we discussed what lead to the lack of accountability, as well as a possible way forward. Stay tuned for our newsletter so you won’t miss out on our exclusive…


Scrutinizing Government Increasingly Difficult, Say Watchdogs

Canadian governments are more talk than action when it comes to transparency and accountability, say some in watchdog organizations. Duff Conacher of Democracy Watch says he is still waiting for the “open by default” government the Trudeau Liberals promised prior to their election in 2015. “The Trudeau government usually misleads in their initial response, and…


COVID-19 Allowed Too Many to Pervert Their Power

Commentary TRAFFORD, Pennsylvania—For the first couple of weeks in December, a tiny, bare tulip tree, common in Appalachia, grows on the trail that hugs Turtle Creek and the eye of passersby. Decorated with cheerful homemade Christmas ornaments, it brought smiles to the faces of cyclists, runners and walkers who saw it every day. Some days,…


Balancing Empowerment and Accountability Is Vital in Team Management

  By Mark Frissora Business requires balance. For example, a healthy work schedule requires a dynamic relationship between the amount of time spent on cost-saving and revenue-boosting initiatives, and leaders are often guilty of overemphasizing one or the other. As the saying goes, you can’t shrink your way to prosperity, yet a fixation on chasing…


If You Cringe at the Thought of Talking to Your Co-Workers, Follow These 5 Steps for Better Conversations

By Arjun Buxi Conversations at work are a tricky prospect: On the one hand, they involve regular interactions with people we (mostly) know, talking about subjects we ought to be familiar with. Then why do we cringe at the thought of them? If you reflect, there have probably been at least a few conversations where…


Raise Them to Become Great Adults

Dear Dave, Why do you seem to put so much emphasis on teaching young children about money? Isn’t there time for that later when they’re older? Cyndi   Dear Cyndi, I firmly believe that one of the best ways you can make sure your kids are ready to face adulthood when the time comes is…