IN THE NEWS
Winning a Leadership Race is Hard, Keeping the Job is Harder
This news analysis article discusses the challenges of running for election and keeping the job. The 2018 article interviews Kevin Deveaux, as a former MLA and expert in parliaments, to get a better understanding of the difficulties in keeping one’s seat in parliament. This CBC article can be read here. […]
Here’s What Happens if No Party Wins a Majority in the Provincial Election
“Here’s what happens if no party wins a majority in the provincial election” by Jean Laroche discusses Canadian provincial elections with Kevin Deveaux. The article can be read on CBC’s website here.
Mainstreet NS with Jeff Douglas: What should we make of reports of Chinese interference in our elections?
Amid reports of Chinese interference in two of our federal elections, some critics are calling for a public inquiry. Kevin Deveaux, a lawyer and former member of the Nova Scotia legislature, has travelled the world helping countries improve their democratic systems. He spoke with host Jeff Douglas about the state […]
Costly UNDP ‘lessons’ for Parliament
“Costly UNDP ‘lessons’ for Parliament” by Shamindra Ferdinando is a news article discussing Deveaux International Governance’s recent work with Sir Lanka. The author discusses the current state of the Sir Lankan government and the use of UNDP efforts to help, which includes Kevin Deveaux’s presence in the country in June […]
Deveaux Participates in Panel Discussion on Democracy and the Impact of the Pandemic
Kevin Deveaux was a panelist in September 2020 as part of a joint program by International IDEA and the Canadian Parliamentary Centre which focused on how foreign policy and development work will be shaped by the 2020 Pandemic. The panel discussion cabe found here: https://parlcent.org/event-september-17th-defending-democracy-in-a-global-pandemic-options-for-canadian-foreign-and-development-policy-makers/
Deveaux Speaks on Opening Nova Scotia House of Assembly During the Pandemic
Kevin Deveaux was the first person in Nova Scotia to raise a concern that the House of Assembly was not sitting during the 2020 Pandemic. As other national and provincial parliament adjusted their work to public health mandates and continued to conduct their important functions, the NS House was the […]
Deveaux Presents at Discussion on Parliament Oversight in Tbilisi, Georgia
In February 2018 Kevin Deveaux, on behalf of DIG Consultants Inc., made a presentation to MPs and civil society at the launch of Transparency International Georgia’s Report – Strengthening Parliament Control in Georgia. Deveaux presented the international perspective, including such standards as the Chairperson of a Budget Oversight Committee coming from […]
Why a loophole makes it illegal for kids to operate ATVs in Nova Scotia
CBC Radio One Nova Scotia: Why a loophole makes it illegal for kids to operate ATVs in Nova Scotia
Deveaux comments on the rationale for the Off Highway Vehicle Act in Nova Scotia
Read full article here.
Fiji Times: Guide Book for MPs Launched
Fiji Times: Guide Book for MPs Launched. You can read the full article here.
Solomon Star: Party Development Program Launched
Solomon Star: Party Development Program Launched.
You can read the full article here.
Still Undecided on Electoral Reform?
CBC Radio One PEI: Still Undecided on Electoral Reform?
Here is one Consultant’s Quick View.
Toronto Star: Secret Shortlist Adds to Uproar in Atlantic Canada over Supreme Court Nominees
Toronto Star: Secret Shortlist Adds to Uproar in Atlantic Canada over Supreme Court Nominees.
You can read the full article here.
News 95.7: Tory Rebound in Atlantic Canada Far From Impossible
News 95.7: Tory Rebound in Atlantic Canada Far From Impossible. You can read the full article here.
CBC Radio One “The 180” Democracy Hack Special
Kevin Deveaux is interviewed to discuss how to improve democracy in Canada.
You can listen to the interview here.
Fiji Live Website: MPs Need to Work Together
Fiji Live Website: MPs Need to Work Together. You can read the full article here.
Agora Web Portal: Launch of the Renewable Energy Handbook for Parliamentarians
Agora Web Portal: Launch of the Renewable Energy Handbook for Parliamentarians.
UNDP News: Parliament Development Policy Adviser Engages Deputies in Turkmenistan Parliament
UNDP News: Parliament Development Policy Adviser Engages Deputies in Turkmenistan Parliament. You can watch the video here.