The Unknowable Country’s weekly look at news about the state of democracy, openness and accountability in Canada will return in January after a brief winter respite. In the New Year, I’ll also be posting columns on the affect newsroom downsizing is having on issue advocates, a simple change that could make our legislatures more democratic and the personal information our representatives should be disclosing to the public but aren’t. But, in the meantime, my best  holiday wishes to you and yours.