Articles by Steven J. Hoffman and Patrick Fafard

Jan 23 2016 — Steven J. Hoffman and Patrick Fafard — National Newswatch — Why the new Health Accord could be Trudeau’s most significant achievement. This week the country’s fourteen health ministers have been gathering in Vancouver for a pan-Canadian summit to begin negotiating a new Health Accord. The previous accord saw $41 billion transferred to the provinces over the last decade. This next one may be even bigger. […]

Nov 2 2015 — Steven J. Hoffman and Patrick Fafard — National Newswatch — While it takes time for a new prime minister to translate campaign rhetoric into effective policies, there are at least five quick-wins that Justin Trudeau can achieve on his very first day in office. All five can be implemented in a few minutes through simple orders-in-council at the cabinet table or by instructing new ministers […]