Author: Bryan Crockett

The Ontario Progressive Conservative Party is focusing its attention on itself as of late, with many prominent PCs, including at least one MPP, pushing for Tim Hudak to face a leadership review. This appears to have the potential to open up new or previous hidden rifts in the PC Party,

Federal politicians must often focus their attention, energies, and expertise on matters of international significance, matters of national significance, matters of regional significance, and matters of local significance. A lot of the time, they must do all of that at the same time, managing themselves on each issue. There’s a

Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau has recently confirmed his support for the legalization, taxation and regulation of marijuana. This approach is fairly bold, and it is exactly the kind of leadership we, as Canadians, need. The reasons for legalization are extremely well-known, researched regularly for everything from intense policy discussions, to

The British Government has recently passed legislation to block pornographic content from being accessible online. Now, if a Briton wants to view pornography, they must specifically request that the block be lifted for them by their Internet service provider. This is absolutely moronic and regressive legislation for a number of

On Thursday, I had the pleasure of being a guest at the Liberal Party of Canada in Saanich-Gulf Islands‘ Hope and Hard Work goal-setting meeting. Getting together with other Liberals is always a treat, but watching the process that this riding uses was informative.  In the room with me were

Justin Trudeau and the Liberal Party of Canada are focusing on Canadians, while the Conservatives are focusing on attacking Justin Trudeau and the Liberal Party of Canada. And the Liberals are calling for change: real change and real accountability in Parliament. It should be the place that works for and

Bob Rae’s incredible life of public service is one that all Parliamentarians, regardless of their political stripe, should try to emulate. Bob’s dedication to the public interest has made Canada a much better place. Canadian federal politics will be diminished without his wit, oratory skill, and thoughtfulness. FUN FACT: Bob Rae

Across Canada, and around the world, people are moving from rural areas and small towns into cities. Large cities, bedroom communities, and metropolitan areas have become the norm. Often people choose larger cities for the added economic opportunity, services available, and increased pace of life. There are numerous advantages to living in a

I’m sure you’re probably aware, but I’ll give you a run down on the latest Conservative scandal. Stephen Harper has a habit of appointing extremely disappointing Senators including Mike Duffy, Patrick Brazeau, and Pamela Wallin. Long story short: Mike Duffy cheated taxpayers out of $90 000 and, instead of paying