'Stop Harper' page takes criticism -- and job offers

The page who interrupted the throne speech says she did not mean to disrespect the people she was working with. Rather, she explains how Harper's agenda is far more disrespectful than her actions.

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Sergeant at Arms Kevin Vickers escorts a protester from the floor of the Senate as Governor General David Johnston delivers the Speech from the Throne on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Friday June 3, 2011. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick)

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Date: Sun. Jun. 5 2011 8:45 PM ET

The Senate's so-called "rogue page" is standing up to criticism from both sides of the political divide following her silent protest during Friday's speech from the throne.

Brigette DePape, a 21-year-old graduate from the University of Ottawa, was fired from her job as a senate page after she held up a cardboard sign that read "Stop Harper" at the start of the speech.

She was removed from the upper chamber and arrested, but not charged.

"We need to challenge the assumption that democracy happens only once every four years," said DePape during an appearance on CTV's Question Period. "Real democracy happens in our everyday lives and in everyday actions."

Opposition leader Jack Layton called her actions "wrong" earlier on that same program, while Immigration Minister Jason Kenney has dismissed DePape as a "lefty kook."

DePape said she did not mean any disrespect against the Senate or her co-workers, "but at the same time I wanted to show that the Harper agenda is extremely disrespectful to Canadian values."

DePape said she has since received several job offers and is considering taking a position with the Public Service Alliance of Canada.

Meanwhile, Oscar-winning documentarian Michael Moore has come out in support of DePape. The outspoken, left-leaning director of "Bowling for Columbine" and "Fahrenheit 9/11" posted one of the now-famous photos of the protest on his website and is calling on Canadians to support DePape.

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michael herman
said

a non violent politicaly aware protest beautiful . well done

Elaynne
said

I love how this girl thinks financing the military is against Canadian values. She is safe and free in this country because Canadian soldiers and NATO soldiers have fought and still do fight abroad. sigh.

Marc
said

Betcha Harper with have cisis check her background and ruin her future for her stunt.
No wonder I no longer vote for these clowns!

Just another citizen
said

Ok...so she had her time in the spotlight, made her point and suffered the consequences. She did what she wanted and got what she deserved. A more important debate is...do you agree with her opinion that the newly elected majority government's agenda is contrary to "canadian values"? What does she consider to be a "canadian value" ? I wonder if she considers her political convictions to be said values. Our country is made up of people from the entire political spectrum, it is the height of arrogance to claim your own view to be what the country as a whole holds near and dear as a national value.

Jacques Hammer
said

She stood up for what she believed in, and in a forum that would draw great criticism for her actions... That takes guts. When was the last time any of us risk our jobs or future to stand up for what we think is right? Regardless of political views, she has more guts than me and the majority of the Canadians.

James C. Tanner
said

As Canadian's we enjoy freedom of speech. This lady has chosen to exercise her freedoms. We should respect her right to exercise her freedoms, but on the same token, we must acknowledge that sometimes the way we chose to practice free speech can come with consequences. She was arrested and fired. In her own way she has caused many a Canadian to reflect on her opinion, and has done so in a non-violent manner. If laws were violated, then she must accept the consequences as part of her choice to speak out. Otherwise, as a Canadian, I welcome her freedom to speak out.

Michael
said

She got her 15 minutes of fame. I would not hire her to work in my firm mind you. Enough said!

JTHinED
said

Wow! Call the jingo police! DePape has paid for her actions. Calling for her arrest, though? Why not string her up and hang her for treason? She had a sign, not a gun. Whether Harper is PM or not, people do not have to like that he is in power. And we all have a democratic right to voice our opinions - for AND against the government. And as for individual who tosses out cliches like 'past performance being indicators of future actions', make sure you tar and feather ALL people with the same stick. Those of us in the real world know that this is not a hard and fast rule.

Ben from Winnipeg
said

I'm still laughing about the Arab Spring comment. This little girl is too immature to understand that had she pulled the same kind of stunt in one of those countries, she'd be dead now. We should all be thankful for the system we have.

greg
said

Bridgette committed a desperate act because these are desperate times. Our system has always elected governments who fail to have the support of a majority of Canadians. This has always been wrong, but now it is simply absurd. Only 1 in 4 people eligible to vote voted for the conservatives. Yet they get a majority government? Bridgette is desperate to highlight the absurdity of the election results, this borders on unconstitutional. Each vote is supposed to be equal yet somehow 39.4% of people who voted conservative have votes that count more than the rest.

Pierre Marie
said

i think Brigette DePape is one courageous young canadian.
She probably speaks for many of her generation who can easily see through the ideologically driven hypocrisy of Harper and his party.
AS Canadians we were once viewed as a 'PeaceKeeper' nation, but now with Harper at the tiller we're being persuaded that a Global High Tech military presence is needed.
I think that a lot of Canadians are taking 'Stupid' lessons from the Tea Party in the USA.
i could be wrong, Harper did ask Canadians to participate in Democracy by naming his new kitty.
LOL!

Jason Daniel Baker, Toronto
said

This young woman went into a hallowed institiution that has been home to many of the visionary men and women who shaped public policy in this country for over 140 years and made a bizarre spectacle of herself while simultaneously making the government in power look more reasonable and less extreme. She embarassed herself and has continued to with her weird public statements afterward. In other words with the way public debate has suffered in this country of late she'll likely be elected to parliament in a few years and be in cabinet before she is 30.

D
said

What this girl did was wrong & she abused her position. She was fired & rightfully so. That should have been the last we ever heard of her & the incident. Why does CTV have her on Question Period? Why is this artlicle about her? She is only getting more publicity that she does not deserve.

bob
said

I wouldn't hire her. She can't keep her word and thus can't be trusted.

Awtar
said

She did get you all people worked up.Democracy is a evolving thing. Similarly Financial freedom is also a evolving thing. Ask those who dont have financial freedom with the rich becoming richer and the poor becoming poorer what will the existing democracy even do for them. Lost jobs, lost pensions, lost retirements. So it is time to reflect these on one hand with lost youth, lost future, and lost future climate issues. Democracy is all about being able to speak up and make a point. Please make your point, but dont insult others.

joy
said

The Harper government {notice most people say Harper government and not the Conservative government } was elected by a majority ,but it was more a protest against the Liberal leader than a vote for Harper. Not everyone is happy with the result of the election and a lot more will be unhappy as time goes on. Peaceful protests are a way of showing your unhappiness and I give full credit to someone who is willing to do so in such a public way. Most of us are not brave enough to do it, so thumbs up to someone who is. If you think protests of this kind are useless just think of Nehru in India and how much he accomplished peacefully.

Just Sue
said

So if a page ignores parlimentary rule and protocol she is arrested and removed. When others, ministers and leaders, have recently been held in contempt of parliment, it is ignored and A-ok with everyone. I am sure their are some innocent Lybians wishing Harper would stop, bombing them that is. Why are we helping to steal Lybias' Central bank anyway?

Allison Bennett
said

Wow, a girl standing up for what she believes in, for what 60% of Canadians believe in and the esteemed readers of CTV are admonishing her for it.
What a shame.
Her actions were thought out, peaceful, and courageous.
Kudos and much respect.

Marc
said

Bravo! I applaud her courage and morals. If only there were more of these young (or old), active, intelligent Canadians.

Al Karn
said

One thing is certain, she will NEVER be hired again by ANY Federal Department not Agency. What a stupid way to throw away a potential piece of the pie.

Brian Marlatt
said

What a perfect irony. A government, The Harper Government as it prefers to call The Government of Canada, defeated because it was found in contempt of parliament as it forwards an agenda which is a contempt for parliament and democracy, being called to account in an act of contempt of parliament, that Harper Government, by a symbol of Parliament itself.You reap what you sow, and no "Conservative" can find blame in the way this courageous young lady stood up for Parliament against the Harper agenda that would destroy the legitimacy of Parliament itself, particularly that of the Senate in which she made her statement on behalf of all Canadians.The finding of contempt of parliament which ended the last parliament has not been resolved. Until it has been resolved and Mr. Harper called to account, May 2nd nothwithstanding, parliament cannot move forward.

Robert
said

Brigette is the most admired Canadian this week! Bravo to a brilliant, considerate, informed, practical, tactful, brave and integral citizen! She is obviously displaying holistic awareness and I agree so much that democracy is 24/7, that politics is far more than political parties and politicians. Her manner on June 3 was very respectful all things considered, especially the toxic pollution going on at the other end of the room at the time. June 3 is Brigette DePape Day! Every other day is Democracy Day too.

Syl
said

Bridgette is certainly free to protest whatever she wants but her actions here were completely inapropriate. She should recieve some kind of santion. Perhaps not being alowed to ever enter the Parlament Buildings or some such. She accepted the position of a page and she should have fulfilled those duties accordingly and appropriatly.
Michael Moore is a joke so no need to listen to him.

Our Harper government deserves more!
said

Way to go girl, you rock!!! You did such a courageous thing and where better than to express your freedoms of opinion and speech than in the upper chamber of our democratic government. The very soul of our democracy! As for those who criticize you, (like Kenney the right wing kook) by doing so they spit in the face of our democracy. Ignore those who criticize you as they favour themselves first and country last. The put the so-called sanctity of the senate chamber above the sanctity of citizens rights. We all saw it with the G20 & G8 summits and we see it again now. They won't tolerate criticism, they won't tolerate our rights and freedoms (ours meaning theirs too). Don't let them force us to speak only from a soapbox in the corner of a park but instead right in the forefront, publicly for all to see and hear. We deserve it. Many fought and lost for these same rights and freedoms and unless we employ them they fought and lost for naught. They paid the ultimate price and we should never, not now, not ever, let them down. Support our rights and freedoms. Speak out! It's everyone's right, even theirs but they instead they scorn it when exercised. Proud of ya babe!!!

Linda S.
said

The people of Canada voted? You must be kidding. Such a small percentage of people voted and of that small percentage, the majority voted for the party now calling themselves the New Conservatives! Puhlease. The rest of eligible voters should be ashamed that they didn't exercise their right to decide who governs but will spend the next 4 years moaning about it. Bravo, Brigitte!

mark
said

What DePape fails to realize that democracy is the process, and not the result. We don't live in a totalitarian state just because your candidate didn't win. While dissent (however childish) is very much valid, she chose to disrespect the institution of the senate, the democratic will of the Canadian people, and the Crown.

Gillian
said

I have to laugh after reading many of these comments that say "she should keep her opinions to herself". boy aren't you are a bunch of hypocrite, why don't you do the same before you get all huffed up and opinionated about her opinion. I absolutely think it is hilarious that some are sooooo afraid of her truth. Boy of boy aren't you insecure. I have to give her kudos, after all she actually did something about her beliefs, however I am sure that many of you are sitting on the couch judging her when she is the only one getting of her butt to do something she believes in. Whether is it right or wrong in your eyes is not of importance. Take a look at what she is saying here, she is wanting to protect our home and it's ecology, she is wanting to spend money in better areas than in fighter jets for war and prisons for the out laws. Isn't the issue she is talking about really more about wanting to be a better society where we take care of those who are doing their best to make a better Canada or even preserve it. What she said about Harper isn't personal, she doesn't hate Harper she dislikes where he is putting the money that you and I are working so hard to keep our wonderful country a great home. Get over your judgment and ask yourself, would you rather your hard earned tax dollars spent on a war that isn't even our own, or would you rather spend our tax dollars on us, creating jobs, saving our environment, helping those less fortunate, being a sovereign debt free nation?

yousheepleareblind
said

Out of the mouths of babes........ Hear no evil, see no evil, blind little sheeple

Michael Dussault-Jensen
said

I think the actions of that young lady where not to parliamentary standards and is being viewed as "out of line". My question to you all is how long does it have to take and how many people have to be ignored before one 21 year old young woman feels she has to behave as such? Was she correct? Probably not? Did she do the right thing? I would have to say yes and Thank You!! As for you that want to criticize her. It is appalling to me that this seemed the only way of making a STRONG impact for a large group of CANADIANS that happen to agree with her!!
It is truly a worry for many Canadians that do NOT want Harper's Regime.

Dave0
said

Other considerations aside, one must remember that Ms DePape's alma mater is Ottawa U, the university whose small-tent radical leftist political regime not long ago denied Ann Coulter the right to freely present her political views on campus. People like this former page are radical activists who have nothing legitimate to say about democracy and are well-suited to work in thug-like labour unions.

Diane
said

I praise her for what she did. I understand thst it was disrepectful but what's worse is that a young lady of 21 felt she had to do it to save her country.
Shame on us for letting it get to this point...shame on all of us for not standing up sooner.
And for those who are name calling this young lady names from the comforts of your chairs...DOUBLE SHAME ON YOU!!! Get out and do something positive for change instead of critizing her. She had the guts that you didn't. Sucks eh?

robin hood
said

Honestly all this hostility what�s got you more angered? � the fact that she pulled it off and got worldwide attention for such a simple stand off or that she stooped to their level� young lady, you score high on my brilliancy radar!

KJ in Kingston Ontario
said

Yes -- we really need Michael Moore's pre-packaged two cents worth.... There is a time and a place for political protest -- and that was neither the right time or the right place.

Tammy
said

Sorry Bridgette...the people of Canada voted and this is who we elected. Sorry you lost your vote, try again in 4 years. To me what you did put the people in that room at risk! you should be ashamed and no way in hell should anyone be offering you a job!They arrested you and you SHOULD be charged!

Matt from Belleville
said

It is to people like this, who stand up and show real courage, that we should all tip our hats to. She got up, in front of all of Canada, knowing the result of her actions would be condemned, but did it anyways. People who say protests have no part in parliament obviously don't know their history, or even the history of the "Harper government". Canadians are too pacified, and believe whatever their leaders tell them without checking the facts themselves.

Sober, Newmarket
said

This girl abused her position to force her opinion. There is a place and a way to express one's free speech, but as an unelected employee she had no right to do what she did in parliament. This is the problem of the left - a lack of respect for democratic process and institution. If you want to be taken seriously, play by the rules - they are there for a reason. And if you don't understand them, you have to re-educate yourself at a respectful institution .

Candace
said

Potential employers beware. If this is how Brigette treats her now-former employer and at the same time publicly disses all Canadians who happen to have voted differently from her, how might she treat a future employer and/or colleagues whose opinions she does not share? Past performance can be a good indicator of future performance. Canada deserves a heartfelt apology from her.

Wayne A
said

It is a shame when an expression of free speech comes under attack from so many people. There was no security breach (unlees we are afraid she was going to paper-cut people). She paid the price with her job for failing to follow employment protocol and gave a very clear exit interview with a view shared by over half the country. Mr Harper and his band of merry men and ladies were elected fairly and legally but it is every citizen's right to protest. She exercised that right very well.

Barry Elliott
said

Prime Minister Steven Harper won a majority government fair and square. Miss depape should take notes and protest properly instead of her public display of stupidity , costing taxpayers money with her rude interuption. Jail time or community service should be in order but the P.M. probably cut her a break. She should thank him and apologize.

Rita
said

Civil disobedience is not anarchy! It is something our citizenship requires us to do! Participate not only by voting but contributing with activism ...All my grandparents fought in the 2nd WW. One thing they taught us was to value our citizenship and independence is to speak up not just to hold a gun during war. They often referred to 'passivism' as the evil that would slowly destroy the world (quote from ERF).

Rob Smith
said

Stop Brigette Depape!

Arne
said

First quit your job, go outside then protest. You don't protest and disrupt while you are getting paid. You are getting paid to do a job, doing something like that is like stealing from your employer.

Ian
said

Have I accidentally stepped into an American web-page? All the attacks labeling people "lefty kooks" sounds just like the ignorant, thoughtless, knee-jerk verbal diarrhea usually associated with the Republicans and Tea Party.

Ignore the politics; the action goes beyond partisanship. Sitting back silently for 4 years and letting a fool like Harper (regardless of who they are and the party they represent) is *NOT* democracy. "Shut up and sit down" politics is dictatorship.

Ala
said

Working for the " Public Service Alliance of Canada"? Bet in 2 weeks she is outside her office during work hours protesting the Public Service Alliance of Canada.

MikefromQuebec
said

Wow, having Michael Moore at your back is a big coup. I suddenly see a huge film being made. A two hour feature centered around a 20 second protest by a spoiled brat, that will raze Canada and it's political arena to the ground. Well, the media have made this monster, I guess we should see how far they take it. Chances are by tomorrow this story will be somewhere in the "more headlines" section.

Debbie
said

Every Canadian has the right to peaceful protest even a Senate page. She was quiet and not disruptive. It took courage to do what she did. Jack Layton is a puffed up little attention seeker and was probably annoyed that she has received more attention than him in the past couple of days. We don't need to hear his opinion on every little thing. His ego is over-inflated these days and he actually thinks he's important.

shaun
said

So, if not Harper, then who else? Layton, Liberals...because that is the problem, the Conservatives right? No, the problem is every self serving person who believes that the solutions to all of our problems is having the right government that will right all of the wrongs for us while we just sit idly by.

Tyler
said

after reading the other comments posted here i can honestly call my self ashamed of to be called the same name as as a lot of you (that name being Canadian) in a day when voting turn out is at a record low , this young Canadian is exercising here rights to freedom of speech and expression, knowing full well there will be repercussions for her actions i hope she runs for office one day she will get my vote just for having a spine

Elmer in BC
said

Immature youngster with no respect. If she doesn't like Harper and our government then quit taking taxpayers money and go find another job. Take a picket sign to the front steps if you must or see your MP and share your concerns. Why is this even in the news?

Jim-Surrey
said

MAYBE when she grows up and knows what she is talking about instead of views from her elders she can come back and make a legitimate statement from her OWN thought process.UNTIL then get educated and more informed about politics!!!!!!!!!!!!

canUdigITsucka
said

I want to take her out for coffee and a cold beer! there is nothing like making a peaceful loud statement though a message on a stop sign

PDMfor rightsinVICTORIA
said

It astonishes me how Canadians, and even our government, lauds people in Egypt, Syria and other nations for speaking up and taking action that promotes democratic values and speech. This was one Canadian who other would not have been heard. There is no opportunity for Canadians to ever have this kind of speech - it was effective and got her message out there. She is not a "kook" and she does have a place in Society. Id politicians can have their say so can the people who are the electorate.

Don
said

Wow!!This one is a no-brainer..it doesn't matter if someone doesn't like the government or the Prime Minister, using the throne speech as a backdrop for voicing your opinion is wrong. She had her chance, along with all other Canadians, while casting her vote and she can do it again in a few years.However, She was clever enough to do it with only two months remaining in her one year contract.

shawbrooke
said

That vote was free and fair and if she does not like it, she should resign. This action was disrespectful to Parliament and to every voter. I'd say that she should take one of those job offers. Then they can decide what to do when she is disrespectful to them too.

R. Borrowman
said

What I find interesting is the uproar from people hearing the phrase "Arab Spring." It's like the word "Arab" has become synonymous with "extremist". The meaning is that many groups take it upon themselves to become active within the political culture, and make change by peaceful protests. That is what modern democracy protects, and what we're trying to spread around the world. Whether you agree with the young lady's politics or not, she is exercising her right. It's a damn sight better than sitting at home, not voting, not taking part in any discourse, and griping when you don't like the way things go. Democracy in North America is neither infallible nor free. You have to punch your weight.

Laura M.
said

Jenna J.... the page program on the hill is extremely hard to get into and you have to be an above average student.. and human being to get into it. she's not ignorant and she's not foolish.

nemsis from newmarket
said

You know, I rather like that this young woman is so involved in Canada and in our democratic system.I wish many more young people would become involved and this might actually spur a few more into action.Yes, she might have chosen a better place for it bet then, she was in a place where her action might have some impact and she was right, it did have an impact.Having grown up in the sixties I completely understand her attempt at what we would have done then. Many of you seem to have forgotten your own youth. Remember the powerless feeling you had and apply it to this young lady who saw a real opportunity and took it.

Jo
said

What are you people saying? Why would anyone, in their right mind, want to criticize the hand that feeds (pays) them?? Now she cries foul?? Grow-up and get a life. This was a disrespectful act.

Will
said

For those who are cheering this foolish girl on, consider for a moment putting aside your Harper Hatred and think about what she has actually done. She has FAILED in her duty to perform her duties to the House of Parliament without bias and to be politically neutral in her actions. And for THIS you would cheer her on? I suppose that since it was only Harper that's ok but not if it was YOUR choice for PM. So many fools and so little time to square them all off.

JR from Pointe Claire
said

Went golfing today and over a couple of beers with the boys - this chick's story came up and surprisingly - 6 out of 7 guys supported her stance. We wish her success in whatever she does in the future. Most of us are peed off that Harper snuck in a majority, as we wanted him to get another minority. Too bad the Liberals had Iggy in charge. Well after he scraps the gun registry - the Wheat Board and blows most of our money on the new fighter jets - then the next party in charge will have to bail us out from loads of debt incurred since he took power.

Dave in Ottawa
said

I can't believe some people can't see through the completely self-serving motives of this young woman. If she objected so strongly to the Harper government's supposed agenda, she should've executed this plan at the beginning of her employment, not three weeks from the end of her contract. This is nothing but a shameless ploy by a soon-to-be unemployed woman to secure post graduate employment, and by the looks of it, she played most of us like a cheap fiddle.

Non Partisan in BC
said

Notice the difference in responses- Layton measured and polite, Kenny - personal and extreme. I also find it interesting that the Tories and their supporters are now interested in contempt of parliament. Too funny!

Len Rattai
said

until we have voting in the house of commons by secret balot we continue to have an (elected) dictatorship

edCp
said

A classic example of "attention-seeking beheviour."

h.e.yardy
said

please forward my email to mr cope of bce...I would hope ctv exec have to answer to giving this girl air time to promote civil disabedianceon a national network it is a disgrace in my opinion

Steph
said

Canada needs more people like her. I can only hope there are many young Canadians who have her vision. As for the people criticizing her for using her position, a position of trust, to get her own personal message out, I say you are delusional. You should hope that most Canadians care as much as she does about their country to do something like this.

Thomas
said

For continuing the awareness and the fight to over come redneck Canada and their chosen leader, she should get a medal not black balled or fired, or anything of that nature... DOWN WITH HARPER, DOWN WITH CONSERVATISM, DOWN WITH REDNECKS and DOWN WITH STUPID PEOPLE!

Karen Napper
said

I love this girl!! Free speech is a wonderful thing but Harper doesn't believe in it!! She is wise beyond her years. Hope to see more of this!

Wargamer
said

"Immigration Minister Jason Kenney has dismissed DePape as a "lefty kook." "Such a mature comment...really...I think he could have done better.Congratulations to Ms. DePape on her job offers. Not everyone thinks "lefty kookery" (tm applied for) is a waste of time. Mr. Kenney, take note.

Valorie
said

This was a peaceful protest. Not a thing wrong with it and actually quite a lot right with it. She stood up for her beliefs. Good for her. Neither did she pose a security threat - she had no weapon, just a piece of paper and a pen. It took courage and it also took integrity. We cannot all be followers - we need some of us to step outside of the box.

Marlene
said

Just shows what will become of our country if the young people of today were ever in power.. No respect for democratic values.. alot of these young people have not worked a day in their lives yet to support the country.. it is the older generation that have made the country we have today.. she has forgot that...Ctv is wrong in having her on question period, it is like saying what she did was ok.

Jonathan
said

Protests have no place in Parliment or the Senate. What she did was an offence to our democracy. Canada voted and she has no right to try and change the results of that vote.

Mario Meroni
said

Everyone has an opinion and you don't need facts to have one. She should have quit her job and stood outside the Parliament with her sign like all the other Canadians do. This was disrespectful to the country's political processes, a gutless move, abuse of power and a betrayal of trust, wait a minute.... she could run for office. :-)

Velvet Tuche
said

Well done Brigette!This is another instance where the best thing for Jack Layton to say would be NOTHING!Shame on you Jack!

@Scottym757
said

I find it very irresponsible to perform such actions while at work in such a professional environment. It worries me with the amount of support she is receiving from others.
She seems to be another example of young people having an over abundant sense of entitlement to do what they want, when they want and how they want it.

On the other had I was pleased to see how professionally the matter was dealt with and how it did not any major interruption with the speech.

But that's just my two cents.

Gerald
said

I think this girl is out of line as our election process is truly democratic - and people said so with a majority for him and his party! If Harper could truly do what he wanted he would put an end to legalized abortion and he would define marriage as what it truly is - the union of a man and a woman. Then he would be a hero (others would scream bloody murder)! For those who are angered by this post, think of how those innocent babies who are murdered feel, then grow up and get a conscience. Life is not just about you and your wants - try to live the 10 commandments and your life will be more complete. Praise God!

Lee, Edmonton
said

Everytime someone protests against their politics, conservatives dismiss them as "lefty kooks". I am accustomed to this type of behaviour because I live in Alberta, but would have hoped that the federal government would have a bit more consideration for the 60% of Canadians who didn't vote for them.

Doug On
said

Now that you've had your five minutes of fame, and blown an opportunity that scores of Canadian youth would love to experience, just go away. One year from now no one will remember you or you name.

Josh
said

Calling for an "Arab Spring" in Canada is totally unjust and alarming! This young student of politics is misleading Canadians into believing we live in a dictatorship when we just came out fresh of a Federal election. What a foolish gesture on her part to try and bring disruption to Parliament and try to convince Canadians that our lives are threatened by Stephen Harper and his Conservatives. She seems to be doing quite well; student at Ottawa University a job as a Page in the Senate. The elections are over and you're not happy! Did you even vote? Do you really care about Canadians or just you own selfish pride and ambitions? This young lady reminds me of the "balloon boy" dad (silver aircraft hoax in Colorado) who's just mad and craving for attention. I bet we see her on a reality show soon!

Shills
said

Hmm, based on the comments I'd say today's Tory Talking Points include the phrase "position of trust".

Ontario Critique of Misguided Adventures
said

In my view, the actions of this young woman was nothing more than blatant self-promotion and opportunism. Where was she and her comments during the election? And why abuse her privilege of trust by getting a "plum" job in the Senate and exhibiting such poor judgment. Yes, she has her 15 minutes of fame but at what cost?I also congratulate Layton for avoiding the politics and game playing of Rae.

Mark
said

This girls actions show more value than the remarks being left by people commenting this article. Guess that's what to expect of people who watch/read CTV. Bunch of Harper cronies..

Mike from Edmonton
said

I guess hyprocrites come in all shapes and sizes. As she commented on Question Period, she swore to an oath, and broke it. She displayed very poor judgement and lack of maturity. This is why we have a demorcratic system, which was utilized in the last election. She also stated she did not want to disrespect anyone. I am sure the PM has broad shoulders to brush off insults, however she insulted OUR laws and democratic ways. Shame on her and for you people who support disruptive and aggressive protest, shame on you. She should be charged with at least mischief.

james
said

well I see someone finally putting iggys words into action it is time to rise up Canada peacefully but with a steadfast determination respectfully but with undeniable facts and evidence it is time for the progresive 66% percent of this country to stand as one and keep everything that safeguards our country from being stripped away

Tim - Calgary
said

Now she can follow her dream of world socialism. After all, she's probably being taught in university that socialism is the solution to all of the world's problems.

My Voice
said

There is a group of people in this country who maintain that they know the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth. They preach it through our culture, they uphold it in our political system, they broadcast it through our media. They use every means possible to get their message out, defying anyone else who might try to do the same. They create laws to shame and silence anyone who would dare to think differently. They pride themselves as being tolerant - but their actions speak otherwise. Think I'm talking about the Conservatives? Sorry. Guess again.

paulv
said

Destructively creative.

KC BC
said

I have no problems with a person expressing their opinion one way or another . This person however, used a position of trust and took advantage of others to express her position. She can hit the street corners and the coffee shops like the rest of us. The message of " like lets fix Canada "on a daily basis shows her ignorance. This is just another "Arab Spring" band wagon in a country where it is not needed. She would have done herself proud at the G20 I agree with most posters here that this is worth a yawn maybe.

Tony L
said

Some people say this lady has courage to do what she did. I say NOT. She used her position of trust, as a Senate page, and betrayed her employer and co-worker in order to gain a national stage to rammed her views down our throats. Manipulative and cowardly are what her action is. I hope her new employer watch her very closely, when her views change or has a disagreement, she might use her position in the company to stabs them in the back too!!

Paul Dusil
said

I think she did all of us canadians a great service she changed the world and brought attention to what she feels is wrong. God bless this girl truly she is a patriot of the highest standards. "dissent is the highest form of patriotism" its our very duty to protest and question our governments actions thats what democracy is and i for one DO NOT live in a dictatorship. God bless this girl shes warned us all

OlderCdn7096
said

Now I know what it takes for Canadians to become truly shocked and disgusted. Not Harper's contempt of Parliament, not the in and out Scandal, not Carson in the PMO, not Soudas and the Montreal Port Authority, not appointing Senators who lost elections back into the Senate, not the Election drive-by attacks ads and character assasinations, not the spending of tons of extra tax payers money by the Conservatives during their Election campaign, not proroguing Parliament to avoid accountability, and I could go on... But Noooo... it took a 21-year old Page and a sign during a Throne Speech.

Sixhats
said

Oh PLEASE!! They did NOT call Rosa Parks a kook! Don't even try to equate the actions.
They called Rosa Parks a damn n----r, a whore, a woman that ought to be put in her place; they beat her supporters, people who looked like her, and people who sympathized with her. Rosa Parks wasn't looking for a pulpit, she was looking for a seat.

This dePape girl held up a sign to further her own interests and has absolutely nothing in common with a civil rights catalyst. To attempt a comparison is to only invite further, well-deserved ridicule.

Josh S
said

Hopefully no more time will be spent publishing the crap coming from her mouth.

She should go back to school to learn something about our very democratic process.

If she wants politics as in the Middle East I suggest she move there and not call home for help when she personally learns how it is there.

Harper was voted into a majority Gov, now we'll give him a chance to show his stuff. If we disagree, there is a process to voice our objection.

don
said

Encouraging civil disobedience...great! How about doing some constuctive and positive fo create change if thats your goal. Tell us something that you did that took skill, comittment and proffessionalism for positive change any nutcase can do what she did......if she got a job offer from the public service over this.....thats even a further disgrace....obviously her education or resume wasn't enough for a job offer!

Chris
said

People, you are giving this girl praise by IGNORING THE LEGAL ASPECT. When you are released from a government institution for misconduct, you can no longer be bonded, no longer hold ANY government job again. Stop praising her... feel sorry for her as she's screwed for the rest of her life!!! PSAC maybe the only ones who will be able to give her employment... well also fast food joints!!!

Sheila
said

"She was removed from the upper chamber and arrested, but not charged"...Right from the moment I saw this occurrence, and this girl's attitude towards the consequences of her actions, I thought she should be charged. What she did was so wrong, on so many levels. She needs to be taught that actions have consequences, sometimes dire. Charge this girl already.

westcoaster
said

A drama queen at her best -- her parents must be proud!(?) Why is CTV carrying water for this spoiled brat? If she wants to be involved in politics, let her run in the next election as as a candidate. I'm wondering where she has acquired such extreme political views.

oh please
said

It's just amusing because you're all such hypocrites. You're angry at her for judging the government...whilst calling her names such as "ugly," "brat," "hippy," etc. If anything, YOU "Canadians" are embarassing our country by proving that you can't respect another's opinion. How about you practice what you preach? Oh, nevermind. That would require too much brainpower.

MacGregrrrr The Terrier-ist
said

Fascinating. She only had one more month to go before her gig as a page was finished, so in reality she risked nothing (and some people are calling her a hero?) I say she's a "zero" - she lied about her name, she disgraced herself by believing her opinion was more important than the millions of Canadians who just voted in yet another federal election, and now PSAC is offering her a job (while at the same time PSAC snubs our Afghanistan veterans). For shame. If you take an oath, you should stand by it - if you change your mind, resign. Otherwise, we would have firefighters letting homes burn to the ground if they didn't like the politics of the home owners - paramedics would start letting people die if they didn't approve of their lifestyle - police officers would start shooting anybody they feel like, if they stooped to the same immaturity of this child.

Mexican Gringo
said

Job offer from the PSAC? I'm sure it's membership might want a say in this. Oh, what the hell. She's already demonstrated such loyalty to her employers. Her resume should look good.

Steve C
said

I applaud the young ladies courage. It has become ever evident that democracy is not working properly in Canada. The first across the finish line has permitted majority governments to be formed with what is in some cases less than 35% of the popular vote. I did not vote for the Condservative, and with Stephen harper as leader I would never consider it. He cares not for the Parliamentary process and is taking every possible step under the auspices of a majority to eliminate any possibility of other parties ever forming a government. When a person is found in contempt of court they face prison time, the rpevious government having been found in contempt of parliament, should not be permitted to hold public office.

Apie
said

Oh, the foolish zeal of adolescence!

claude
said

I have read most comments from people that are afraid of change.even read one that sounded my way or the highway because the lady is too young..Continue in your fright old people that think this country is a democracy.

Chad Beharriell
said

What else could federal politicians say about a challenge to parliamentary protocol? The system that has been challenged - and that it happened in the chamber for unelected senators is perfect - is their bread & butter.Funny how a young woman with conviction makes such "progressives" as Layton, May, Rae, Trudeau seem like British Lords for wanting to protect an institution and strangely, the monarchy. This young woman is speaking a language that most in politics don't even seem to understand - that community engagement can exist outside of Ottawa and federal politics. She chose to take a risk for her beliefs and she is being chastised for stepping outside a colonial system and shares her voice as a human being?Wow, she gets it.....there are more important things in Canada than an inherited pattern of behaviour....standing up for your beliefs at great risk is one of them.

Cambob in Toronto
said

"At 25 if you are not a liberal, you have no heart. At 40 if you are not a conservative, you have no brain." - Winston Churchill... Never a more perfect example than this young lady vs the majority of voters who elected PM Harper.

Mary
said

It is incredibly ironic that it was a Progressive Conservative Senator, Sen. Pierre Claude Nolin, who said:

"...the SENATE FLOOR is supposed to be a place of free speech....it is one of the principal rules is free speech"!

Ms DePape has fans in the most unlikely places! She will one day become, undoubtedly, an elected senator.

True and Real Democracy Advocate and Supporter
said

Bridgette is a shining star and courageous. Most (not all) Canadians = apathetic, way too accomodating for their own good, completely comfortable with riding on the coat-tails of anyone else who will do the hard work for them, complacent and behave like sheep or lemmings. In other words they like to be controlled.Ms. DePape, whether you like it or not is a true example of "democracy" in action.Some folks talk about the right place at the right time- Oh Please- another way of saying "out of sight- out of mind" or "children should be seen and not heard" ancient philosophies.If she truly lived in a society that Canadians like to pretend we have, she could have been heard in a different forum. She knew better than the ostriches with their heads in the sand...........

Roy Paquette
said

I'm glad she got her butt booted (FIRED).If I held up a sign like that at where I work, I would be turfed. I may not agree with the Senate or Harper, but that is beside the point. She is there to do a job...not protest. When you are working...keep your comments to yourself. I hope that spoiled brat never gets a job in the public service ever again. Federal, Provincial, Municipal, Territorial.

Roy Paquette.
Edmonton Alberta

Michael from Toronto
said

This young woman has personality problems. Canada is not some tin-pot dictatorship with grievous human rights issues. This is not Libya or Syria. She had no legitimate right to crash a parliamentary proceeding. IMO, she should be fined on top of being fired. It would have been fine for her to protest outside but what she did was a threat to the rule of law. She needs to be made an example of. Respect for laws must be maintained.

MARG MM
said

Although protesting is legal, this young woman picked the wrong place at the wrong time. I assume she voted against PM Harper and the Conservatives (if she voted at all). That is how we protest Government. That is what democracy is, we get to vote without oppression. This seems like a huge publicity stunt on her part, as her page job was coming to an end, and of course the media are lapping it up and ensuring that it continues. Her job offer by PSAC is very fitting for her, as she is an activist, so either that or a paid protester position, would suit her. One day she will look back on her actions and see just how foolish she was. Enjoy your 15 minutes of fame, it will all soon be over. Your parents must be so proud!!!..NOT.

Rockyman
said

Shame on CTV and other media for aiding this uninformed child with her selfish cause.

Shan SK
said

She had her say like the rest of us on May 2 when she voted. She took her own liberties during the throne speech to force her own oppinions on us unfairly. That was disgraceful and undemocratic.

Aaron
said

Good for her, the right to peaceful protest is a freedom and privilege we all enjoy. I think everyone can support this left or right. In many other countries, she would be risking rape, torture, and death for her actions.

fed up
said

Jack Layton as the nerve to insult her he will be able to collect a nice big fat pension after he as finish his political career and it will be the poor taxpayers that will support this man. I taught Jack Layton was suppose to represent to the working poor and people like this young lady who stood up for what she believe in, but I guess he his just an hypocrite. I admire this young lady and for what she did and for others to call her names they are just plain ignorant and they enjoy watching there gov. do what they want with them like trained seals.

Mr. Jack Layton, you do not represent me and never will after what you said about this brave young lady to me you are just another politician that I will have to support with my tax dollars thank you for showing your true colors to many of us who thought you were different from other Canadian politicians.

Guy Smiley
said

Good for her. Watch the Conservatives now smear her as "a left-wing kook", "selfish", and with kinds of other insults that you usually see come from anyone who opposes them. They will have learn that not all Canadians can be bullied.

Bob in Comox
said

I heard some con berating this woman for disrespecting Parliamentary tradition. What a joke! Harpo and the Cons have spent the last 6 years crapping all over Parliament. And remember folks, the Cons are still a MINORITY government. Most Canadians hate them.

Ben
said

Harper is extremely disrespectful of Canadian values? Excuse me, but at one point did Canadians elect this girl to speak on our behalf as to what our values are? How can she speak for my values? This is just one of the problems I have with this whole foolish business.

This is why
said

Stop Harper from what? Simply from being disrespectful of the Canadian public and acting like a little emperor! Did Harper show ANY respect for the Canadian voters when he appointed senators 3 politicians who had lost the federal elections just 2 weeks before? The voting public had clearly said: "We do not want those 3 politicians to represent us" and Harper replied "Tough! I will elect them myself to represent you anyway as senators and reward them for being good little soldiers for me! Suck it up the 61% of you who did not want me in power!"Yes, STOP HARPER before this country goes down the drain!

brian
said

This girl gets it. Emperor Harper and his gang have no clothes. She showed more balls than all the opposition combined.

Mike in Toon Town
said

So many people up in arms about a page who "disrespected parliment"...something our elected officials have been doing for years. For those who want to talk about disrespect, how about the appointment of three defeated Conservative candidates to the senate. Would that not be a disrespect to the CANADIAN VOTERS?

Jay
said

J. Bridges
The issue is the vast majority did not want a colition.You can't take all the numbers and add them and say wow look were the real majority.

Danielle
said

Victoria, BCIt is interesting to read the comments of people here. They say many different things; for, against and disrespect to the 21 year old woman who said her piece.Was it a dare by a friend on a comment she has said. We shall not know.What we do know is this, she has strength of conviction to say her her piece in Parliament and for all of Canada, as well as the world.She is saying what many of you want to say but are unable to or do not have the courage to do. One thing she does remind me of is the younger generation of the mid 60's and early 70's, my generation, when they stood up to governments like Harper's and determined a change of history.Today you would not have in society what you have if not for those people.It is called change and progress. The young people can do it

Phil Moran
said

16 minutes and she is still here.

Hmm.

Jack H.
said

She stood firmly and ON GUARD, in silent protest. Just like the chap that stood in front of the tanks in Tiananmen Square, 22 years ago!

Yes, democracy is every day, Mr Harper, not just every four years. 60% of Canadians did not vote for you or your party.

We, the 60%, stand silently ON GUARD, for Canada!

Popular!
said

She is after all, more popular than Harper.

Sherylee Harper
said

This young woman has courage. That she took such a chance in our arena of hyenas is incredible. I say good for her! And she is also part of the democracy that Harper and his cronies flout with impunity. Bridgette, you go girl!!!

Julie
said

Although I am highly in favour of young people getting involved in politics and expressing their opinions, in my opinion, her behaviour was disgraceful. It was not the time or place. How would she feel if her wedding planner worked with her through the planning of the wedding and then showed up at her wedding protesting the institution of marriage? She violated the responsibilities of her job, she disrupted a ceremony, and as much as I don't personally like ceremonies, she has a sense of ignorance and immaturity pulling this stunt. It did nothing but tarnish perception of involved youth today. It would only reward her inappropriate and disrespectful behaviour for someone to hire her after she plotted and planned to work as a page in order find an opportunity to slap the institution in the face. I am very disgusted with her actions and she does not reflect the majority of intelligent and forward thinking youth in our country.

back and to the left
said

I see Canada is still waiting for Minister Jason Kenney to say something intelligent. In all fairness though, what can you expect from a right wing nut such as Jason Kenney?

Ray Worsnop, Estevan, Sask.
said

Stop Harper from what??? Giving Canada the best government we've had in years? She should try living in Saudi Arabia for a while then she might appreciate what she has in Canada.

charles
said

its contempt of parliament plain and simply. She should be forced to answer for her actions at the Bar of the Senate. She betrayed the trust which the Speaker of the Senate and the People of Canada put on her. (just so you don't call me a harperite I think his agenda is destructive for Canada but such contempt of parliament is not justified).

W
said

Aren't her 15 minutes up?

Karen
said

She was disrespectful. There is no other way to put it but she got a job offer and I suspect that was her reasoning behind this illegal act! Now she won't have to join the thousands of other unemployed graduates vying for jobs across the country.

Guy Smiley
said

With 60% of the electorate voting left and center of Harper, she's proved to be wildly popular.

RSSA in Edm
said

This young woman has a bright future and is to be admired for her strength to do something many Canadians wouldn't. Too bad more voters were unable to think and see the truth she speaks a few weeks ago otherwise we would not be in this impending mess. Many activists would have been more disruptive, she quietly balanced it well under the circumstances and left when asked to leave.

Robert H. Brown
said

The young and naive Senate page says the Conservative Government is disrespectful of Canadian values. I am a Canadian and I have values. She has not asked me about them, but a few weeks ago I voted for the Conservative government because they met my values on fiscal management, prudence, and achieving a society more respectful of law and order. While the young page used her platform to espouse her own societal views, she did not have the backing of millions of honest Canadians in so doing. She only represented herself and her naivety.

Ryan in Toon Town
said

So what's going on, suddenly Parliament is sacrosanct again!? It wasn't during the election ... no one seemed to care about Contempt. But now we're all paying homage to the honor and integrity of an institution that the government itself disrespected barely two months ago. We've all lost perspective here. Bravo to this page!

Chris
said

Ha... only an extreme socialist union would hire her. She wants more people to participate in "civil disobedience". That's not democracy, that's anarchy. She was fired from a Government institution for misconduct. This means she can no longer be bondable, trusted, and above all loyal!!! What a joke!!!

UhOh
said

Why am I NOT surprised that she gets a job offer from PSAC,,,,

james
said

good for her the time is coming all progressives (the majority of this country) are waking up and realizing it is time for progressives to unite and take a stand and stephen make no doubt about it the furthur right you try to drive this country the more progressives will take acction the rallies are coming Canada either we hold our ground (in a peaceful determind way like gandhi) or the Canada we know and love will be forever twisted

Redfern
said

I believe the last sentence says it all. This was an entirely self-serving publicity stunt. How dare she disrespect our government and our traditions just to promote herself. And shame on CTV for giving her a forum to spout her personal views, which she seems to confuse with "Canadian Values". Since when does SHE get to decide what amounts to Canadian Values? Harper's values are my values and the values of those who voted for him. And more people voted for Harper than for anyone else. Grow up, dear!

Chris Conway, Alberta
said

Pretty arrogant and dismissive comment from Jason Kenney. That's what a majority for the so-called "Reform Party" gets you when someone has the guts to stand up and speak out in our democracy, even in an unorthodox manner. At least she is true to her ideals even if Jason Kenney isn't. Jason Kenney of course would sell out on anything for political power and ambition! It probably doesn't occur to Jason Kenney that people resort to this type of action when people like him and his boss don't LISTEN! He's still not listening. Better take heed Kenney - you're pretty much the same as the Liberals and only 4 years away from the next election.I'll put my faith in Brigette DePape's integrity and principles before bothering a minute with Jason Kenney self-agrandizing uber-ego! Someone give this girl a job where she can make a difference. She's already proven she can do that given the chance.

Ian
said

I made a huge mistake by voting for the Green party in the last election. Obnoxious disrespectful punks like Bridget have contaminated the opposition in this country. I will vote for whomever commits to smaller government, balanced budgets, and lower taxes, cause I can take care of myself and I don't need to wait for the government to fix my problems. Nobody's stopping me from making positive changes in my lifestyle to be more sustainable.

Dan St. Pierre, Edmonton
said

I have heard this girl say several times that the Harper agenda is disrespectful to Canadian values but I have yet to hear her explain what about the agenda is so terrible. My guess is this girl doesn't have a clue what the is even in the agenda, she is just a typical lefty student that has no clue how the real world operates. I think it is disgusting that her reprehensible actions are being rewarded with job offers and TV interviews. She defiled a longstanding tradition of Canadian governance and she has the audacity to suggest she meant no disrespect. Give me a break.

John Logan
said

All she wanted was attention.If she was truly concerned about making a change in our world let her go to Syria or China and try to make her point.

Dean in Abby
said

Ya, go with the radical union. They need more hardcore left wing nuts.

Andrew
said

It seems this girl does want a dictatorship, just one that reflects her views. Her talk about civil disobedience doesn't really sound like pro-democracy speak. It sounds like the voice of a child with a very selfish view of the world. Her view is everyone's view; or should be everyone's view. Even her evasion of the question about disrespecting her colleagues. She never apologized, she just kept repeating that wasn't her intent. She was so focused on her selfish viewpoint, she never considered how it would effect people close to her. It's a wonder anyone has offered her a job. She has proven that she is completely selfish and self-absorbed. She has also proved that her vows and pledges do not mean anything to her; as a Page she was to be non-partisan and neutral, a pledge she was unable to keep.

Richard Short
said

Years ago I sent a friend of mine a newspaper clipping about his member of parliament who heckled the visiting US president during his address to the Commons.

Part of my letter read, 'Liberals wouldn't embarrass the country like that. They have too much class."

Evidently no longer.

He graciously accepted my apology.

Double standard
said

Why was she fired, when Harper violated his oath and showed contempt he got promoted?

J. Bridges
said

Her point is well made: democracy isn't something you do every four years. Just because the Conservatives won a majority doesn't mean those opposed to them (and we're the real majority) have to sit on our hands and wait, we can do something now. We can protest, we can organize, we can voice our opinions -- we can do what our media used to do: inspect the operations of parliament (instead of repeating government talking points like a parrot). Harper is the PM, but this country belongs to Canadians!

Ryan in Calgary
said

She had her chance to speak up, we just had an general election.

To use some on her works, Her actions were extremely disrespectful to Canadians.

sandy
said

who cares? she's a 15 minute wonder, I dont care whats he does from now on.

B in Ottawa
said

What kind of Canada is it where you purposely do something so disrespectful as disrupt a non-partisan ceremony and get rewarded for it with media attention and job offers? That's what we should be asking ourselves today. The answer is it's a Canada that's only a month fully removed (now that there's a Conservative majority instead of minority) of the 13 long years of the Liberal culture of entitlement and failure. Don't worry, my fellow Canadians, it will get better. This display was absolutely outrageous. Jason Kenney is right, this is a typical left-wing kook who thinks she is entitled to everything she wants just like her left-wing Liberal senators who probably paid her off to do it. What a disgraceful, irresponsible and childish act on the world's best democracy. Shame on her.

centigrade
said

Likely a little rich spoiled kid who has been taken by smilin Jack and the NDP thinking it is time for Canada's cultural revolution.She has probably never had to work too hard in her life and also craves attention. Please lets not keep her charade up.Take a closer look at the NDP platform might tell you why she acted like this,its all in the left agenda.Capture the minds of the youth.Mao used it to his benefit!!

PJ, Mundare, AB
said

Why is it that democracy has failed just because my political party didn't win and things aren't going my way? I thought democracy was the rule of the majority. Those who wanted to vote did so and Harper and the Conservatives won. Now they rule for four to five years. That's the way the system works.

mhz
said

Shame on Jack Layton I expected better from him. Jason Kenney - well what can you expect from a Harper drone.

Ivan
said

It's surprising that Layton and May have become so institutionalized that they are not supporting this young woman. Given the same chance, at her age, they would have done exactly the same thing. I guess they've changed from being 'part of the solution' to being 'part of the problem'

Dayton
said

So where were all the job offers? Mcdonald's? Who would hire a person who would disrupt a business at a whim. Or create havoc with co worker to fulfill her personal agenda. She needs to grow up a little. Numerous people would take her job and be happy with the pay.

Rece
said

They also called rosa parks a kook and many others who later became leaders. This girl will probably return some day to be prime minister. Im very proud of her.

edith klatt
said

you go girl wish there were more like you.

Sensible
said

Are you kidding me?

Why on earth would ANYONE offer her a job??

The essencde of the job describtion of a Page....."Professional, impartial and efficient service has become a hallmark of the Page Program."

She's Pathetic!!

JR61
said

Ms. Depape says she didn't mean to disrespect anyone. She obviously has no idea what "respect or disrespect" means. She has shown disrespect not only for her employer, the Prime Minister, the government, and senate but also for the Canadian people who voted to elect a majority Conservative government and indeed for demoncracy itself. She calls for a "Canadian spring". Can she not appreciate the irony of her statements when the Arab world is faced with incredible violence in their quest for a democratic government -- the kind of system that she seems to want to abolish.

How is it that a graduate of international development and globalization is so naive about the world in general!

Jimmy
said

An absolute insult that she considers Canadian democracy that elected the conservatives a majority govt and NDP as opposition to be the same as middle east dictators. An insult to our soldiers who defend democracy, to the veterans who died on the beaches of Europe. Easy for her to spit on democracy as she has a privilege job and offers by others while thousands soldiers stand on guard to defend her.

Joel S
said

She is a spoiled young lady who has no clue of living in a non democratic society. We are so fortunate not to have to worry about bombshelters, violence or government oppression. We should not turn a blind eye towards our governments actions, but to blatently disrespect a democratically elected government is merely selfinterest and an insult to Canadians.

lynnees
said

Take this foolish, disrespectful person and stop interviewing her!! She's had her 10 minutes of fame. She obviously doesn't know anything at all about politics - that's easy to figure out just listening to her drivel. Those that do the hirering for the page positions are going to have to be much more careful about who they hire - perhaps someone a bit older who appreciates our country and our ways.

Kathy
said

The recent national vote put in a majority Conservative government to run our country. Those who don't agree with the result should learn to accept it and get on with their lives. For many years conservative minded people have had to live with and cope with liberal governments. You don't always get your way.

Mr. Harris
said

Does anyone else find it ironic that she was using a very disrespectful form of expression as a means to show how "disrespectful" the Harper agenda is?

Mark J.
said

She's a spoiled, selfish child who, like many of her generation, have a warped sense of entitlement. They all want the spotlight and think the world revolves around them. Get out of the way child. Your hippie movement lost the election. Get over it.

Mike Grant
said

Well done I'm impressed with your dedication too your country!

Shame on Layton for attacking her.

I'm beginning to wonder what side Layton is on.

Pauly
said

That figures! PSAC rolls over and hands the Gov our serverance and Lord knows what else for a pathetic 1.squat increase that doesn't reflect cost of living increase from 10 years ago, and now they want to irritate the GOV by offering this disrespectful person a job ??? DEcertification now !!!!! Very tired of my generous union dues going to waste !!

Christopher
said

Thank you CTV for making her an issue and keeping her in the headlines. Her story is one that is important to us all. Not.

bluegrit
said

Pity she is being removed the hill. That doesn't leave many there with any cojones at all.

John Canadian
said

You've now had your 15 seconds of fame. Please diasappear. Thank-you.

Jenna J.
said

"Um, like... I think we should stop Harper, cuz... um... like... it's the Conservatives and um, like, I heard they are evil and have a, um, a bad agenda... cuz, um, that's what my extremely liberal parents and my hippie drama teacher told me, so... um, like... " Unbelievable. She's no folk hero. She's only an ignorant, foolish child.

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