Public Safety Minister Vic Toews resigns
Traffic by rail in Canada is a federal responsibility.
Lac Megactic accident
1 + 1 = 2 Always.
Maybe, just maybe, you should spend some time learning about the federal government and the roles of the different ministries.
Public safety:
http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/abt/
A variety of factors can cause emergencies, such as natural disasters, industrial accidents, terrorism and computer viruses. Whatever the causes, Public Safety Canada works to reduce their impact.
We develop national policy, response systems and standards. We issue timely alerts and similar products to help protect Canada's critical infrastructure. We also work closely with emergency management organizations across Canada and support our regional partners and first responders with funds, tools and training.
For the Government of Canada, Public Safety Canada houses the Government Operations Centre at the hub of the national emergency management system. It's an advanced centre for monitoring and coordinating the federal response to an emergency.
Our network of 11 Regional Offices and 2 Satellite offices across Canada are the Department's representatives closest to any emergency or event of national interest. They provide regional operational support to the Government Operations Centre.
Learn more about what we are doing in the following areas:
That sounds like one of those TV commercials promoting the government.
With 48,000 kilometres of track, Canada has one of the largest rail networks in the world. Transport Canada regulations, standards and programs work to make our railway system safe, secure, accessible, competitive and more environmentally responsible
Taken from Transport Canada's web page. They also love small animals.
"...wants to spend more time with his family...."
That is the same line used by so many politicians of all colours.
It is the same line Harper will use next year when he decides not to run for prime minister in 2015.
"if he is telling the truth."
Of course he did. All politicians from all colours always do.
"while it is not Ok for Mr. Toews to use it after 13 years"
???
Where did you read that?
Read the words, and only the words, NOT the implication you want to see.
I never liked Toews because of little matters such as acting like a devout Christian and yet having a woman on the side as well as a child he (by all accounts) rarely supported. His then wife was quoted...... "Vic was anxious to remain married and to do anything he could to keep the marriage together including agreeing to have nothing more to do with his mistress and nothing to do with the baby."
Previous to that in a sworn affidavit by his wife during divorce proceedings she also said ......"He was in fact having an affair with our children's former babysitter from 1986 to 1993."
This is the same Vic Toews who once said ........... "Marriage is one of the cornerstones upon which our society has been built."
Then there was other situation in which Toews once stated..... quote,...... "that government is not business of forgiveness" and supports so-called tough on crime legislation. Yet he was convicted of overspending by thousands in his political run for government.
The man is a walking poster boy for hypocrisy.
"The man is a walking poster boy for hypocrisy"
I think you mean
The man is a walking poster boy for the Reform Party
"The man is a walking poster boy for the Reform Party"
With his record...........I don't think Preston would have been impressed at all.
You have me curious.........what did I ever say that gave any impression that I was complaining about his departure ???
Just for the record I'm happy to see him gone (and it has nothing to do with his private life, just his hypocrisy).
But he will be replaced by another Harper lacky, maybe even worse.
