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'''J. Warren Kinsella,''' [[Bachelor of Laws|LL.B]] (born August [[1960]] in [[Montreal]], [[Quebec]]) is a Toronto-based [[Canada|Canadian]] [[lawyer]], [[author]], [[musician]], [[political consultant]] and [[commentator]]. |
'''J. Warren Kinsella,''' [[Bachelor of Laws|LL.B]] (born August [[1960]] in [[Montreal]], [[Quebec]]) is a Toronto-based [[Canada|Canadian]] [[lawyer]], [[author]], [[musician]], [[political consultant]] and [[commentator]]. |
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Warren Kinsella has a Bachelor's Degree in Journalism from Carleton University, as well as a law degree from the University of Calgary. He is |
Warren Kinsella has a Bachelor's Degree in Journalism from Carleton University, as well as a law degree from the University of Calgary. He is the owner of a new firm, Daisy Consulting Group, recalling the name of a Democratic Party ad in the 1964 U.S. presidential election. He worked as a strategy advisor in the Canadian federal [[Liberal Party of Canada|Liberal Party]]'s [[Canadian federal election, 1993|1993 election campaign]] "task force", as a staffer in [[Prime Minister of Canada|Prime Minister]] [[Jean Chrétien]]'s office before Chretien won the 1993 federal election, and as chief of staff to federal Public Works minister David Dingwall. |
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==Politics== |
==Politics== |
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Kinsella's work as a political strategist has led to his being labelled by his opponents a "Liberal attack dog", and the "[[James Carville]]" and "Prince of Darkness" of Canadian politics. Kinsella gained national exposure during the 2000 federal election when he appeared on the CTV television show Canada AM brandishing a purple Barney dinosaur to highlight[[Stockwell Day]]'s creationist beliefs. He ran as a Liberal candidate in the [[Canadian federal election, 1997|1997 federal election]] in the [[riding]] of [[North Vancouver (electoral district)|North Vancouver]] which he lost . The next year, Kinsella moved to Toronto to work for the Bay Street law firm McMillan Binch. |
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In the [[Toronto municipal election, 2003|2003 Toronto municipal election]], Kinsella was a senior campaign strategist for conservative [[Mayor of Toronto|mayoral]] candidate [[John Tory]]. A few months later, as a campaigner for the provincial Liberals, he vehemently attacked Tory, who had become the province's Conservative party leader. He was a lobbyist for, among others, the Funeral Directors Association of Ontario. |
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Kinsella was a vocal supporter of Prime Minister [[Jean Chrétien]] and criticized [[Paul Martin]] for challenging Chrétien's leadership. He criticized the Liberal campaign several times in the [[Canadian federal election, 2004|2004 federal election]], and [[Canadian federal election, 2006|2006 election]] [http://cnews.canoe.ca/CNEWS/Politics/CanadaVotes/2005/12/02/1334864-cp.html]. |
Kinsella was a vocal supporter of Prime Minister [[Jean Chrétien]] and criticized [[Paul Martin]] for challenging Chrétien's leadership. He criticized the Liberal campaign several times in the [[Canadian federal election, 2004|2004 federal election]], and [[Canadian federal election, 2006|2006 election]] [http://cnews.canoe.ca/CNEWS/Politics/CanadaVotes/2005/12/02/1334864-cp.html]. |
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In his report on the scandal, Justice John Gomery noted that the memo was "a highly inappropriate attempt by political staff to interfere in the internal administration" of the department. |
In his report on the scandal, Justice John Gomery noted that the memo was "a highly inappropriate attempt by political staff to interfere in the internal administration" of the department. |
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Kinsella was a witness at the [[Gomery Commission]] and frequently mocked Judge Gomery on his web site. He also became involved in a dispute with one of his own online critics, blogger [[Mark Bourrie]], filing a $600,000 libel suit over a post by Bourrie regarding Kinsella's role in the affair [http://ottsun.canoe.ca/News/National/2006/02/15/1443176-sun.html]. Kinsella's lawyer argued, "The way in which it was written leaves it to the reader to conclude that Mr. Kinsella was a participant in the kickback scandal and he was not". Bourrie issued an apology: "The manner in which my January 14, 2006 blog entry was worded made it seem that Mr. Kinsella had been a party to illegal conduct when this was clearly not the case. I apologize without reservation to Mr. Kinsella for that error on my part." |
Kinsella was a witness at the [[Gomery Commission]] and frequently mocked Judge Gomery on his web site. He also became involved in a dispute with one of his own online critics, deranged blogger [[Mark Bourrie]], filing a $600,000 libel suit over a post by Bourrie regarding Kinsella's role in the affair [http://ottsun.canoe.ca/News/National/2006/02/15/1443176-sun.html]. Kinsella's lawyer argued, "The way in which it was written leaves it to the reader to conclude that Mr. Kinsella was a participant in the kickback scandal and he was not". Bourrie issued an apology: "The manner in which my January 14, 2006 blog entry was worded made it seem that Mr. Kinsella had been a party to illegal conduct when this was clearly not the case. I apologize without reservation to Mr. Kinsella for that error on my part." |
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*[http://www.warrenkinsella.com Warren Kinsella's website] |
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*[http://www.warrenkinsella.com/musings.htm His weblog] |
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*[http://www.ottawawatch.blogspot.com Mark Bourrie's web page] |
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*[http://www.thecommentary.ca/ontheline/20041102a.html Audio interview with THECOMMENTARY.CA's Joseph Planta] |
*[http://www.thecommentary.ca/ontheline/20041102a.html Audio interview with THECOMMENTARY.CA's Joseph Planta] |
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Revision as of 17:56, 18 May 2006
- Warren Kinsella should not be confused with Canadian author W. P. Kinsella.
J. Warren Kinsella, LL.B (born August 1960 in Montreal, Quebec) is a Toronto-based Canadian lawyer, author, musician, political consultant and commentator.
Warren Kinsella has a Bachelor's Degree in Journalism from Carleton University, as well as a law degree from the University of Calgary. He is the owner of a new firm, Daisy Consulting Group, recalling the name of a Democratic Party ad in the 1964 U.S. presidential election. He worked as a strategy advisor in the Canadian federal Liberal Party's 1993 election campaign "task force", as a staffer in Prime Minister Jean Chrétien's office before Chretien won the 1993 federal election, and as chief of staff to federal Public Works minister David Dingwall.
Politics
Kinsella's work as a political strategist has led to his being labelled by his opponents a "Liberal attack dog", and the "James Carville" and "Prince of Darkness" of Canadian politics. Kinsella gained national exposure during the 2000 federal election when he appeared on the CTV television show Canada AM brandishing a purple Barney dinosaur to highlightStockwell Day's creationist beliefs. He ran as a Liberal candidate in the 1997 federal election in the riding of North Vancouver which he lost . The next year, Kinsella moved to Toronto to work for the Bay Street law firm McMillan Binch.
Kinsella was a vocal supporter of Prime Minister Jean Chrétien and criticized Paul Martin for challenging Chrétien's leadership. He criticized the Liberal campaign several times in the 2004 federal election, and 2006 election [1].
Memo related to sponsorship scandal
Kinsella's work as a political aide eventually figured in a 2004 Canadian sponsorship scandal. In 1995, while serving as chief of staff for David Dingwall, then Minister of Public Works, Kinsella wrote a memo to deputy minister Ran Quail recommending that the department place Charles Guité in charge of reviewing federal advertising policy [2]. This was two years before the sponsorship program began. In 2006, Guité stood trial for fraud for allegedly misdirecting funds intended for government advertising or sponsorship in Quebec, a program created after Kinsella left government.
In his report on the scandal, Justice John Gomery noted that the memo was "a highly inappropriate attempt by political staff to interfere in the internal administration" of the department.
Kinsella was a witness at the Gomery Commission and frequently mocked Judge Gomery on his web site. He also became involved in a dispute with one of his own online critics, deranged blogger Mark Bourrie, filing a $600,000 libel suit over a post by Bourrie regarding Kinsella's role in the affair [3]. Kinsella's lawyer argued, "The way in which it was written leaves it to the reader to conclude that Mr. Kinsella was a participant in the kickback scandal and he was not". Bourrie issued an apology: "The manner in which my January 14, 2006 blog entry was worded made it seem that Mr. Kinsella had been a party to illegal conduct when this was clearly not the case. I apologize without reservation to Mr. Kinsella for that error on my part."
Writing
Kinsella has written five books: Unholy Alliances (Lester, 1992); Web of Hate (HarperCollins, 1994); Party Favours (HarperCollins, 1997); Kicking Ass in Canadian Politics (Random House, 2001); Fury's Hour: A (sort-of) Punk-Rock Manifesto (Random House, 2005).
Kinsella has also been a newspaper and magazine columnist and op-ed writer; he is currently media columnist for the National Post. In late 2000, he established a weblog, "Latest Musings".
Personal
Kinsella is the son of physician Douglas Kinsella. He and his wife have four children.
Music
Kinsella is base guitar player for the Toronto-based punk rock band Shit From Hell.