Struggling to figure out why you should dump Conservative MP Rick Dykstra? He reportedly bought booze for underage girls at the Mansion House nightclub in St. Catharines, where he is seeking re-election during the Oct. 19 federal election. The post Underage girls, booze and other reasons to dump Conservative MP
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The Canadian Progressive: Brigette DePape, young activists to Storm the Dorm at university campuses to boost youth voter turnout
On October 5, Brigette DePape and other young activists will “Storm the Dorm” at university campuses to boost youth voter turnout during the 2015 federal election. The post Brigette DePape, young activists to Storm the Dorm at university campuses to boost youth voter turnout appeared first on The Canadian Progressive.
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: Exposed: 356 Conservative donors rewarded with high profile appointments under Harper
The digital consumer watchdog SumOfUs has released a list of over 350 individuals who purchased their high profile public appointments by making substantial donations to the Conservative Party of Canada. The post Exposed: 356 Conservative donors rewarded with high profile appointments under Harper appeared first on The Canadian Progressive.
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: Harper scolded by Conservatives over grotesque anti-communism memorial in Ottawa
Even ardent Conservative Party supporters are unhappy about the design, location and cost of the planned $5,5 million Memorial to the Victims of Communism memorial in Ottawa. The post Harper scolded by Conservatives over grotesque anti-communism memorial in Ottawa appeared first on The Canadian Progressive.
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: Margaret Atwood leads artists’ rebellion against Harper’s Bill C-51
Celebrated author Margaret Atwood is leading a group of 200 notable Canadian writers and artists demanding an immediate repeal of Bill C-51, Stephen Harper’s “secret police” legislation. C51, the artists argue, “directly attacks the creative arts and free expression in this country.” The post Margaret Atwood leads artists’ rebellion against
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: Harper election strategist Lynton Crosby linked to global tax havens
Lynton Crosby, the Australian political strategist Stephen Harper recently picked to reboot the Conservatives’ 2015 federal campaign, is linked to tax havens in Malta. Meanwhile, in 2014, Corporate Canada had a record $199 billion stashed in the world’s top 10 tax havens. The post Harper election strategist Lynton Crosby linked
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: CBC plan to sell off buildings part of Harper’s diabolical privatization agenda
The CBC’s just-revealed plan to sell buildings, including major production facilities in Toronto and Montreal, is part of Stephen Harper’s diabolical privatization agenda. It’s the culmination of his personal, ideology-driven crusade against the public broadcaster. The post CBC plan to sell off buildings part of Harper’s diabolical privatization agenda appeared
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: Pentagon Official Shoots Down Stephen Harper’s Baseless F-35 Fighter Jet Warning
A top Pentagon official has shot down Stephen Harper’s baseless warning that the country’s aerospace sector lose billions if Canada ditches its planned multibillion dollar F-35 fighter jet purchase. The post Pentagon Official Shoots Down Stephen Harper’s Baseless F-35 Fighter Jet Warning appeared first on The Canadian Progressive.
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: Harper, Trudeau Rebuked As Hillary Clinton Comes Out Against Keystone XL Pipeline
Hillary Clinton’s rejection of the Keystone XL pipeline is bad news for U.S. Republicans, Alberta tar sands profiteers, Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau. The post Harper, Trudeau Rebuked As Hillary Clinton Comes Out Against Keystone XL Pipeline appeared first on The Canadian Progressive.
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: Harper’s “old stock Canadians” line is downright racist and xenophobic
Did Lynton Crosby, the Australian “master of dog whistle politics”, have anything to do with Stephen Harper’s racist, divisive and xenophobic “old stock Canadians” line? It’s possible. The post Harper’s “old stock Canadians” line is downright racist and xenophobic appeared first on The Canadian Progressive.
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: Canadian environmentalists demand overhaul of tar sands pipeline approval process
Canadian environmentalists are demanding a complete overhaul of the National Energy Board, the federal board tasked with approving major energy and tar sands pipeline energy projects. They accuse the NEB of conflict of interest and deliberate suppression free speech. The post Canadian environmentalists demand overhaul of tar sands pipeline approval
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: Progressive voters favour independent assessment of Harper’s CETA trade deal: Poll
A new poll commissioned by the Council of Canadians reveals that progressive voters favour an independent assessment Harper’s controversial Canada-Europe Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA). The post Progressive voters favour independent assessment of Harper’s CETA trade deal: Poll appeared first on The Canadian Progressive.
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: Donald Sutherland urges Canadian voters to kick Harper out, endorses Mulcair
Canadian actor Donald Sutherland urges voters to kick Stephen Harper out of office during the October 19 federal election, endorses NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair. The post Donald Sutherland urges Canadian voters to kick Harper out, endorses Mulcair appeared first on The Canadian Progressive.
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: Information commissioner takes Harper to court for withholding Senate expenses scandal documents
Suzanne Legault, Canada’s federal information commissioner, is taking Stephen Harper to the Federal Court for withholding information relating to the Senate expenses scandal. The post Information commissioner takes Harper to court for withholding Senate expenses scandal documents appeared first on The Canadian Progressive.
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: Trudeau should dump Chris Brown for calling women bitches and whores
Justin Trudeau should dump Chris Brown, the Liberal candidate who called women whores and bitches in a series of incoherent, profanity-laden Twitter postings. The post Trudeau should dump Chris Brown for calling women bitches and whores appeared first on The Canadian Progressive.
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: Canadian rights groups demand a stronger Canadian response to the Syrian refugee crisis
Amnesty International and 11 other rights and refugee groups have released a comprehensive set of recommendations that should form the basis of Canada’s response to the Syrian refugee crisis. The post Canadian rights groups demand a stronger Canadian response to the Syrian refugee crisis appeared first on The Canadian Progressive.
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: Harper’s new Australian spin doctor is a raging anti-immigrant racist
Stephen Harper has hired Lynton Crosby, a racist Australian “master of dog whistle politics”, to reboot the Conservatives’ faltering 2015 federal election campaign. The post Harper’s new Australian spin doctor is a raging anti-immigrant racist appeared first on The Canadian Progressive.
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: Brigette DePape, students “Storm the Dorm” to rock the Oct 19 vote
Bridget DePape and youth activists begin cross-country “Storm the Dorm” university campus campaign aimed at boosting youth voter turnout during the October 19 election. The post Brigette DePape, students “Storm the Dorm” to rock the Oct 19 vote appeared first on The Canadian Progressive.
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: Trudeau is “just not ready” to be Canada’s next prime minister: Poll
According to a new Forum Research poll, Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau is “just not ready” to replace Stephen Harper as Canada’s next prime minister. The post Trudeau is “just not ready” to be Canada’s next prime minister: Poll appeared first on The Canadian Progressive.
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: Aylan Kurdi’s drowning death exposes Canada’s inaction on the Syrian refugee crisis
A leading Canadian refugee right group says last week’s tragic drowning death of Aylan Kurdi highlights the human costs of the Harper government’s inaction on the Syria’s growing refugee crisis. The post Aylan Kurdi’s drowning death exposes Canada’s inaction on the Syrian refugee crisis appeared first on The Canadian Progressive.
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