The minister’s parliamentary secretary, Conservative MP Jim Abbott, couldn’t have been more clear in the Commons: ((Adrian Wyld/Canadian Press file photo))īut Oda claimed in the Commons that KAIROS had lost its funding because the group’s work no longer fit with CIDA’s objectives, strongly suggesting she was acting on the recommendation of her department. International Co-operation Minister Bev Oda says she has no idea who altered the document she signed. Immigration Minister Jason Kenney fanned the flames when he subsequently claimed the government cut off KAIROS because of the group’s criticisms of Israel on the Palestinian issue. The demise of funding for KAIROS ignited political controversy over whether Stephen Harper’s government was systematically punishing aid groups that do not share its views. Without warning, KAIROS was simply informed it would be getting no money from CIDA, a cut that reportedly represented about 40 per cent of the group’s total funding. The change made it appear the department was suggesting the government reject the funding request, which is ultimately what happened. It recommended the minister approve about $7 million in funding to a long-established faith-based foreign aid agency called KAIROS.īut sometime after the minister’s two top officials had signed the document, someone inserted a hand-scrawled "NOT" into the recommendation. The original document in question was from Oda’s department, the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA). He said the affair shows Oda’s management of her department has become "a gong show." Liberal MP John McKay called the incident "morally reprehensible," and told CBC News he will be asking the prime minister to take immediate action against Oda. Nonetheless, the Speaker’s harshly worded ruling and Oda’s connection to a doctored document is certain to trigger opposition calls for the minister’s head. Milliken said technicalities prevented him from doing anything further about the incident. "Any reasonable person confronted with what appears to have transpired would necessarily be extremely concerned, if not shocked," Milliken wrote in his decision.
Milliken called the document tampering "very troubling." This app allows you to control that behavior by creating do-not-disturb schedules for times when you’d rather not be interrupted.Speaker Peter Milliken has ruled a 2009 CIDA document signed by International Co-operation Minister Bev Oda, which defunded the aid agency KAIROS, was 'doctored.'Ī scathing ruling by the Commons Speaker Peter Milliken confirms that a key government document signed by International Co-operation Minister Bev Oda and two of her most senior officials was deliberately "doctored." In order to give our artists precise control and enhance the feeling of direct connection, Oda speakers automatically turn on when performances begin. It can change the system’s volume, as well as toggle between playing Oda’s live audio and your own music. When you’re near your Oda system, you can use the app as a remote control. The app includes a weekly schedule of upcoming performances, and includes notifications to alert you to surprise shows or events. Get your speaker activated and online in just a few steps. Our winter dress rehearsal is ongoing now, and our first major season begins this spring. It’s more than a pair of speakers Oda carves a place and time for listening carefully. Seasonal programming brings artists inside your home with a vivid presence that feels as if they are in the room with you.
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