R. v. S.M., 2013 ONCA 333 holds there is no difficulty with judicial officers judging their own conduct: [23] As noted, the applicant submits that this court should take into consideration that the trial judge was assessing her own conduct. I do not see the relevance of this point. There are many occasions on
Continue readingThe Disaffected Lib: Of 9-Billion, More than Half will Endure Water Shortage
It’s not a big problem, yet, in Canada and most of us wouldn’t know there’s a problem at all. But much of our world, including the United States, is already experiencing serious freshwater challenges. Global warming plays a huge role in the worsening freshwater crisis. A warmer atmosphere holds more
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: Robocalls: Federal Court finds fraud, Supreme Court appeal considered
By: Council of Canadians | Press Release: The Federal Court has released its decision in the robocalls case. The decision vindicates the applicants’ concerns, as the judge concludes that “fraud occurred in the 2011 Federal Election” though he did not annul the results. This finding about fraud being widespread raises the
Continue readingBuckdog: If the Conservatives hoped that the Senate Scandal would distract voters from the missing $3.1 Billion tax dollar Scandal – IT WORKED!!
“That, in light of $3.1 billion of missing funds outlined in Chapter Eight of the 2013 Spring Report of the Auditor General of Canada, an order of the House do issue for the following documents from 2001 to the present, allowing for redaction based on national security: (a) all Public
Continue readingThe Moncton Times@Transcript - Good and Bad: May 24: The Press as Pimp
Oh, first, let me begin with an apology. Yesterday, I said that Harper would soon become chair of an international commission on environmental protection of the Arctic. I was wrong. A Canadian will become chair. (That Canadian will be chosen by Harper – so it’s much the same as him
Continue readingMorton's Musings: Kijji and Tim Bosma
Could Kijji be found liable for the wrongful death of Tim Bosma? The question is not trivial as enormous numbers of people, previously unknown to each other, now meet online to trade goods, services or find a new boyfriend or girlfriend. The question revolves around the concept of negligence. Basically
Continue readingThe World Famous Dan Shields: 6043…Duffy Been Caught Stealing Again
Elizabeth Thompson writes that “The current controversy over Senate expense accounts isn’t the first time Mike Duffy’s expense claims have been challenged and he has had to write a cheque, iPolitics has learned. Tax Court of Canada records show that the Canada Revenue Agency disallowed $27,503 worth of expenses Duffy’s
Continue readingPeace, order and good government, eh?: Campaign Capers: Judge Mosley rules and the results stand
Remember that court challenge to the results of the 2011 federal election in six ridings? A number of electors, with the financial support of the Council of Canadians, felt that fraudulent robocalls may have sufficiently affected the results in six ridings where the Conservatives won by a slim margin that
Continue readingThe World Famous Dan Shields: 6042…As The Ford Turns
Mark Towhey was Mayor Rob Ford’s chief of staff until about 24 hours ago. He was fired. Turns out, if one is to believe the reports in the two Toronto newspapers this morning, Mr. Towhey got turfed coz he suggested, repeatedly I hear, that hizzoner get hisself into rehab. Considering
Continue readingFacing Autism in New Brunswick: Conor Goes For A Swim (and a Dive and a Slide) and Shows Terrific Progress In His Rhabdomyolysis Recovery
Conor home after a great swim adventure; making terrific progress on his recovery Conor’s autism and profound developmental delay were supplemented by two grand mal seizures between November 2012 and April 2013. The second seizure occurred two days after he began treatment with the anti seizure medication Lamotrogine. During the
Continue readingPolitics and its Discontents: A Little Something For Your Friday Consideration
We are about to go out exploring downtown Edmonton, so just a little something for your viewing pleasure today. It might be useful to bear in mind the context within which this should be viewed, the decision by Mike Duffy in 2008 to show the false starts and stops of
Continue readingWarren Kinsella: SFH: Mayor On Crack?
I literally snapped this shot while walking through an alley on Queen West last night. Sent it to Bjorn, and he got to work. Here, then, is the art for SFH’s newest tune, recorded (and videotaped) at a location that will not be disclosed (they don’t want to be harassed by
Continue readingNorthern Reflections: The Phony Conservative
For anyone who has been paying attention, it’s been evident for a long time that Stephen Harper is a phony. There has always been a chasm between what he says and what he does. The Duffy-Wright Affair has once again illustrated that chasm. Michael Harris writes that Harper is no
Continue readingAccidental Deliberations: Friday Morning Links
Assorted content to end your week. – For all the talk of fraud and cover-ups among the Cons this week, the most important story on that front looks to be the release of Judge Mosley’s decision on Robocon – featuring findings of fact based on the best evidence presented by
Continue readingWise Law Blog: 140 Law – Leading Legal Headlines for Friday, May 24, 2013
Here are the leading legal headlines from Wise Law on Twitter for Friday, May 24, 2013: Design your own law firm: A Law21 lawyer survey – Law21 Toronto terror plot: Suspect asks for defence lawyer who is guided by ‘holy book’ Sold out LSUC conference focuses on technology Is newly
Continue readingSaskboy's Abandoned Stuff: Mars As Inspiration
Here’s an excellent space exploration mission: Orbit Mars, and return two humans safely in under 2 years. It can be done. Us humans could have several missions launching in 2018, but we just have to decide to do it. Besides the Mars One mission, this is how we expand pride
Continue readingWarren Kinsella: Video: the Ford-Harper connection
I kind of doubt that Harper will be in attendance at Rob Ford’s barbecue this year. This morning’s headlines – in which Ford’s former Chief of Staff confirms that Ford has a substance abuse problem, and that martial law is about to be declared in North America’s fourth-largest city –
Continue reading350 or bust: No More “Nice Guy”: Canada’s Democracy & Reputation Tarred
It turns out Canada’s reputation is getting as toxic as the Alberta tar sands tailings ponds: * Some more facts: Canadian federal taxpayers subsidize the oil industry $1.38 billion a year. And that’s not counting your Province’s subsidies to the oil industry. The International Energy Agency says up to two
Continue readingOPSEU Diablogue: Federal health funding scheduled to drop when it most needed — McBane
OTTAWA – In the late 1970s it was Monique Begin, then Federal Minister of Health and Welfare, who suggested that citizens needed to mobilize into coalitions to make noise in society to get anything to work. As Michael McBane, the present … Continue reading →
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