Political Resolutions

part. Before leveling a charge of misconduct or conflict of interest, let's be darned certain it's true, it's relevant and it is more than smear politics.

And for Heaven's sake, let's stop calling for RCMP investigations every time a cabinet minister shakes the hand of a corporate donor. If you wish to point out that your party will operate differently if elected, that's fine. Compare the government's relationships with corporate Canada to your own philosophy.

But take up a less time demanding public inquiries (themselves a questionable undertaking) and more time doing what you're there to do: provide alternative ideas for legislation when you see the government implementing bad policy. Look, at least, like you're ready to govern should the opportunity arise.

Finally, the parties resolve that 2003 will be the year - at long last - all of parliament seriously studies the structural flaws in our political system and moves toward implementing change that will make the electoral system one that Canadians believe works for them, engages them in the exchange of ideas and permits them to make meaningful contributions to the government. That would be the best gift government could give to the citizenry.

There. It feels good to get those resolutions down. Here's hoping our political leaders can keep them longer than most of us continue going to the gym to work off holiday calories.

Happy New Year.

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