PCO — yes, that PCO — for fulfilling one of ITQ’s most oft-muttered wishes with this not-quite-complete-but-getting-there online archive of commissions of inquiry past, from the 1981 MacDonald report on the state of the RCMP to H.C. Cogston’s 1914 investigation into the decision to turn away ”300 Hindu passengers” of the Komagata Maru.
The Gomery report is there, of course — as well as a mirror of the now defunct commission website — but the PCO website also provides the sordid details on the underlying cause of unrest in the asbestos mining industry in early 20th century Quebec, as well as the official findings on contradictory accounts of a spat between Agnes McPhail and the inspector of penitentiaries and the results of an investigation into “defalcations” at the Department of Militia and Defence.
It all makes for fascinating reading, no matter how dated or obscure the topic — so dig in! Feel free to share any noteworthy tidbits you find in the comments.
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Nice catch, ITQ! Like a kid in a candy store. Poligeeks, rejoice!
And a lovely gift for your loyal readers, too.
It looks like the Mac blogs will be a sausage fest.
I was looking at this yesterday, quite cool indeed.
I had a look at the Commission to Investigate and Report upon the Illegal Removal of Alcohol in Bond by the Sunset Vinegar Company in 1928. A Joseph Kennedy was involved but I have no idea if it was infamous dad of JFK.
What struck me was the type-written reports. It is not often you come across a report done on typewriter anymore. The uneven margins caught my eye.
Defalcations – what a great word. Thanks ITQ!
um, what does that mean again??
and how do we use that in another sentence example??
Love this kind of surprises….
Taking political geekery to great heights indeed! DO you have any sense of the timing of the rest. I can't wait for the full Lortie Commission.
Bye Kady Bird… loved you here, good luck at CBC.
Hey Kady,
Im gonna miss ITQ but looking forward to more of your awesome incisive insiderness over the Corp! Bonne Chance!!
Rob
Thanks for the great committee coverage for those of us without access to a TV during the work day!
Can't wait for you to start posting on CBC and all your comments about your new Colleagues…
Good luck with your new gig Kady :)
What! No Cake! Is this the End?
ITQ has made the mundane business of parliament and it's various committees have relevance to me. And that's saying a lot.
If not one more week of the slog.
If so… Thanks.
No Ocean Ranger??? Awww….
Oh, is this really ITQ's final posting? See you over at the CBC Kady and cograts on a job well done here.
Bon soir Kady! The best canadian political blog to date. Let’s hope the next is twice or thrice as informative. When I have been away from Ottawa, this blog has kept me in the loop, and is a tremendous contribution to the Canadian political scene. Congratulations on a job well done.
Oh dear, I didn't know!
All the best Kady. I'll miss you here but we can find you at CBC? They are giving you a fabulous gig? They better. You are the best!! I have learned so much from you and your loyal readers and poligeeks. Have fun!
No big finale post Kady?
Will you still be liveblogging committees and the like over at CBC?
I thought we'd have one more week of Kady at Macleans.ca! WAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH!
Thanks Kady, see you on the other side….Goodbye Macleans…
WE MISS YOU KADY!
Anyways last words to blast your former employer before you leave LOL!!! JK
Sorry about the typo!
I miss ITQ…where is it now?
She lives!
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