It’s far too early to declare anything decided as to what’s going to happen in Canada’s next federal election. But for anybody looking for an early indication as to whether or not we’ll see a Bloc resurgence, about the only more clear sign than this… The Bloc Québécois had held
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– what else? The Pepper Spray Cop meme:
Continue readingFrom @alexhimelfarb on Harper’s omnibus crime bill / #C10 #cdnpoli
This legislation is transformative as it puts punishment and prison at the centre of our criminal justice system. This has never been the Canadian approach; our balanced justice policies have always focused on safety and justice – and the best evidence of what works. Such a change in direction should
Continue readingThe Equivocator: Mike Crawley for President of the Liberal Party of Canada
Like many Liberals, I first encountered Mike Crawley through his bold op-ed in the Toronto Star entitled “Long-term decline of a great party.” His insights into the structural and cultural flaws that the Liberal Party must overcome if it is to survive were impressive. As well, I was inspired by
Continue readingMontreal Simon: Krusty Blatchford and the City of Sissies
And so it came to pass that the ghastly Con scribbler Krusty Blatchford was strolling trolling through the streets the other day, when she came across a group of young boys hugging each other. Farted loudly. And did declare Toronto to be a City of Sissies. I know men have feelings
Continue readingMorton's Musings: Daniel Paille after being elected party leader of the Bloc Quebecois said:
"Even the most ardent federalists … are stunned at having been treated as nobodies by Ottawa," Paille told 300 people who turned up in a Montreal hotel Sunday to hear the leadership results. "We sovereigntists are no longer alone … Canada is being built with its Conservative, majority government without
Continue readingScott Brison recaps the fall session
My end of session roundup of queer MPs continues with Liberal MP Scott Brison, whom I spoke with after QP late last week. Q: What was your highlight of the fall sitting? A: It’s hard to find highlights when you have a prime minister and a government with so little
Continue readingRegan Wolfrom: And Now For Something Completely Unnecessary…
Rather than write something about the world around me, which would require at least a half-hearted attempt at research (failed twice on that over the past week due to an unfortunate lack of interest)… Regan Wolfrom, Political Hack now presents Regan Wolfrom, Speculative Fiction Hack. Do not click through unless
Continue readingDeSmogBlog: "Raising Elijah": An Interview With Ecologist and Author Sandra Steingraber
Raising Elijah.jpg Q: In light of your new book Raising Elijah: Protecting Children in an Age of Environmental Crisis, which raises the specter of raising children in troubled times, both environmentally and ecologically, are you surprised that natural gas corporations have been producing public relations and propaganda materials like coloring books
Continue readingStaffroom Confidential: bcedplan: a return to 19th century schooling?
It is ironic that the moniker of “21st century learning” has been used to describe the recent school reform movement in the US and Canada. Because in fact, this movement has, as one of its core principles, the notion of “school choice” – a decidedly 19th century educational policy. Although
Continue readingknitnut.net: Sustainability, Ikea style
Chandler's dog, Willy We went to Ikea on the way home from Chandler Swain’s house, where I had just purchased two lovely hand-crafted pottery bowls. Chandler Swain is my favourite potter. She lives and works out of a charming little house near Almonte. It is my dream to go stay
Continue readingMacleans + royals in Alberta = Conservative symbolism gone mad
I say Kate, don’t you feel a right fool? It’s no accident that your dentist’s favourite (and only) news weekly features a couple of vacuous Brits on its year-end cover, decked out in cowboy hats and blue jeans, replete with buckles and boots. You got your Conservative symbolism in all
Continue readingMorton's Musings: Elvis Costello – Veronica
One of the saddest music videos — agree or disagree with Elvis Costello’s politics, the man takes issues seriously… . http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endscreen&NR=1&v=g-rF4COOd9c
Continue readingLife...A Small Spark Between Two Eternities: Canada’s First Nations: a scandal where the victims are blamed
In October, the Attawapiskat First Nation declared an emergency. And no one came to help. The community, situated in far northern Ontario and made up of 1,800 mostly Cree citizens, has announced that its situation is dire, due to a “severe housing shortage”. The community has been visited by an opposition MP
Continue readingLife...A Small Spark Between Two Eternities: Canada’s First Nations: a scandal where the victims are blamed
In October, the Attawapiskat First Nation declared an emergency. And no one came to help. The community, situated in far northern Ontario and made up of 1,800 mostly Cree citizens, has announced that its situation is dire, due to a “severe housing shortage”. The community has been visited by an opposition MP
Continue readingLife...A Small Spark Between Two Eternities: Canada’s First Nations: a scandal where the victims are blamed
In October, the Attawapiskat First Nation declared an emergency. And no one came to help. The community, situated in far northern Ontario and made up of 1,800 mostly Cree citizens, has announced that its situation is dire, due to a “severe housing shortage”. The community has been visited by an opposition MP
Continue readingBigCityLib Strikes Back: Some Guy With Scrofulous Communist Beard Elected To Lead BQ
Also, Daniel Paillé looks like he’s had a few teeth knocked out in waterfront brawls. And not very sanitary. Overall a win for Canada?
Continue readingThe Common Sense Canadian home page: Audio: Damien Discusses Enbridge, Gitxsan and Oil Politics on CJSF
Get MP3 (36 MB) Damien Gillis and Stewart Richardson of CJSF 90.1 FM discuss the intense activity around the proposed Enbridge pipeline of late – including the recent controversy among the Gitxsan community on Northwest BC, centering on a now-disputed deal signed by one of their treaty negotiators and the
Continue readingProgressive Proselytizing: Iowa ABC GOP Nomination Debate Analysis
The following is an assortment of unordered commentary on the people, politics and policies from the Iowa ABC/Yahoo GOP nomination debate. Gingrich vs Romney et al: This was the first debate where Gingrich was now a clear front runner and it showed by many people going after him much as
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