If there was no John A. Macdonald, there would be no Canada. Our most important Father of Confederation and first Prime Minister died 122 years ago today. Canadians of all political persuasions should take a moment and remember John A. Macdonald, not only because he was responsible for our nation,
Continue readingThe Scott Ross: The Day John A. Macdonald Died
If there was no John A. Macdonald, there would be no Canada.Our most important Father of Confederation and first Prime Minister died 122 years ago today. Canadians of all political persuasions should take a moment and remember John A. Macdonald, not on…
Continue readingCanadian Political Viewpoints: Whither the Teflon Don
For the better part of the last few months, the Harper Government has tried and failed to change the channel. When the government prorogued Parliament in the face of a unified opposition coalition, political junkies were outraged and the public yawned. When caught outspending the national election limits through the
Continue readingAlberta Diary: Did he jump or was he pushed? Outspoken Alberta Conservative MP goes over the side
Your blogger with Edmonton-St. Albert MP Brent Rathgeber, who is a Tory no more, back in the day when he still was. TORONTO From Rob Ford to Brent Rathgeber in a single day – talk about going from the sublime to the ridiculous! Or is that the other way around?
Continue readingBuckdog: Conservatives Scrambling Over Pamela Wallin’s Campaign Activities For Tory MP Ray Boughen In Palliser (SK)
From March 3rd 2011 to May 31st 2011 Senator Pamela Wallin reported $25,870.07 in ‘Other travel’ paid for by Canadians. Coincidentally during that time there was a Federal election. During the last federal election, Senator Pamela Wallin helped Conservative incumbent Ray Boughen’s campaign in Saskatchewan’s Palliser Riding. This was a
Continue readingCalgary Grit: Great Moments in Spin
I can’t wait to see the tourism brochures: Toronto mayor Rob Ford is still dodging allegations that he smoked crack cocaine, but now he seems to think there’s a silver lining to the international attention brought upon his city by the scandal over his (alleged!) drug use: tourism dollars. At
Continue readingCalgary Grit: Marco Rubio Attacks Marco Rubio’s Flawed Immigration Bill
Republican Presidential candidates have a habit of bursting into flames, and Marco Rubio is looking mighty flammable these days. Marco Rubio indicates he won’t vote for own immigration bill without changes In an interview on Hugh Hewitt’s radio show on Tuesday night, Republican Florida Sen. Marco Rubio indicated that he
Continue readingcartoon life: Sketches
Made with Sketches, the best drawing app for iPad! It’s a good app, aiming in the same space as Paper by 53. samu press store _ cartoon life blog _ samu press blog Filed under: art
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Continue readingScott's DiaTribes: Things you don’t see every day…
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation endorsing a Liberal’s plan? Yup. In this case, it is Justin Trudeau’s proposed expense reforms for MP’s and Senator’s, as well as the unilateral decision starting in the Autumn of Liberals opening up their expenses for public scrutiny: Liberal MPs and senators will be publicly posting
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: Shareholders and users ask Google to disclose political spending, leave U.S. Chamber of Commerce
By: Public Citizen | Press Release WASHINGTON, June 5 – What: Press conference on Thursday, the day of Google Inc.’s annual shareholder meeting, led by consumer groups and shareholders, who will call on Google to institute a policy to disclose its political spending and end its membership in the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Groups
Continue readingThe Wingnuterer: #RobFordLooksAtThings – 00001
Cause it has to sillier Rob Ford looks at the end of his arms and discovers he has hands
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: Privacy Commissioner determines that the government went too far in its surveillance of child advocate, Dr. Cindy Blackstock
Last week the Privacy Commissioner blew the whistle on extensive government spying conducted against well-known child advocate Dr. Cindy Blackstock. The Privacy Commissioner revealed that the information the government systematically collected “reveals… who she is as a person, and not just information related to or attached to her professional responsibilities.”
Continue readingMusings on Canadian Politics: RCMP commissioner Bob Paulson needs to re-examine approach to sexual harassment allegations
RCMP commissioner Bob Paulson, testifying before a Senate committee investigating sexual harassment and bullying in the RCMP, has dismissed allegations of harassment and bullying. “I can’t be continually defending against outlandish claims that have not been tested or established, but yet are being put forward as though they are gospel
Continue readingArt Threat: Art Seen: Place Olympe de Gouges, Paris, artist unknown
Place Olympe de Gouges, Paris, artist unknown At a small 5 cornered cross-roads on the eastern fringe of the Marais in Paris (3e), Place Olympe de Gouges attracts little attention. Five tiny streets converge around a small brick circle with a solitary tree and a small plaque. Olympe de Gouges
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: CUPE: B.C. school support staff layoffs “devastating”
By: CUPE | Press Release NEW WESTMINSTER, BC – Education workers and students are paying the price for ballooning deficits in Coquitlam and New Westminster. The districts have announced layoffs of CUPE support staff that the union says will severely affect the quality and even safety of education and services. A $12.6-million
Continue readingA Different Point of View....: Just winning next election not enough for Liberals or NDP
With the next federal election a little more than two years away, it is time we started asking the Liberals and New Democrats what kind of government they will deliver if either one could bounce the Conservatives from power. It would be unwise to underestimate the Conservatives’ devious political smarts,
Continue readingTrue Leadership
This is what true leadership looks like, instead of meaningless populist motions that have no chance of passing. If you want to lead, go first. Liberal MPs and Senators will publish their expenses online starting this fall. http://ow.ly/lK0t6 If you want to address an accountability scandal, you take steps to improve
Continue readingbgrice blog: True Leadership
This is what true leadership looks like, instead of meaningless populist motions that have no chance of passing. If you want to lead, go first. Liberal MPs and Senators will publish their expenses online starting this fall. http://ow.ly/lK0t6 If you want to address an accountability scandal, you take steps to improve
Continue readingPolitics and its Discontents: A Young Person Responds To Kevin O’Leary
It is young people like Rachel Parent who give me some reason to hope for the future: Recommend this Post
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