The other week Canada Post announced it was suing Geocoder.ca – an alternative provider of postal code data. It’s a depressing statement on the status of the digital economy in Canada for a variety of reasons. The three that stand out are: 1) The Canadian Government has launched an open
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Progressive Proselytizing: Wildrose defeat shows the limits of social conservatism in Canada
Alberta is Canada’s most right leaning province. The Wildrose party is a further right splitting of the long dominant right leaning party in Alberta. If there is anywhere that the most extreme socially conservative positions are going to be uttered, it is from the Wildrose party. However, if we look
Continue readingCanada to suspend most sanctions on Burma
In an expected move, Baird today announced that Canada will suspend most sanctions on Burma. Canada follows other countries like US, UK, Norway who have done the same. Imports, exports and financial transactions are allowed but the embargo on arms still remains. Most companies have done the same and we
Continue readingCanada-U.S. Price Gap: Multi-National Suppliers To Blame, Retailers Say
I did a blog few days back comparing the cost of Grekko baby stroller in Canada and US and for those who found that interesting, here is something I saw on media today. http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2012/04/24/canada-us-price-gap_n_1448931.html?ref=canada OTTAWA – Canada’s retailers are blaming their suppliers for the large gap that still exists between
Continue readingRed Tory v.3.0.3: A Red Tory Victory in Alberta!
Well, go figure. Who would have thought that a resurgence of the “Red Tory” political brand would occur in, of all places, Alberta? For weeks now, right-wing pundits across the land have been viciously excoriating the Alberta PCs for being “Red Tories” and for having drifted so far to the
Continue readingbastard.logic: Fun With Infographics: Measuring the Mulcair Bump
Via The G&M: ‘Nuff said.
Continue readingScott's DiaTribes: Sanity prevails in both Ontario and Alberta.
Well, this is actually a half-satisfying morning for me – one I haven’t had in Canadian political affairs for quite awhile. First, the Ontario Liberals and NDP came to an agreement yesterday that will allow the Ontario Liberals Budget to pass, and avert an election a mere 6 months after
Continue readingThe world is still round in Alberta….at least for four more years
Results are starting to come in Alberta #abvote , its a Tory majority. For once Liberals, Progressive Conservatives, Dippers, Greens , Rhino’s and everyone else are happy with the victory of the Progressive Conservatives in Alberta, well technically the defeat of Wildrose party. Once again pollsters were way off the
Continue readingProgressive Proselytizing: Bev Oda’s luxurious, tax payer funded life
Bev Oda, the Minister of International Development, has done it again. In 2006 she was forced to return $2200 to taxpayers for a $5500 dollar limo bill. In 2008 she was accused of hiding a whopping $17,000 in limo expenses. Now she has had to return money to tax payers
Continue readingSong of the Watermelon: Stephane Dion’s Shiny New Voting System
Did I read that right? Did Stephane Dion, former head of the Liberal Party of Canada, just come out in favour of proportional representation? Better late than never! Well, that’s not entirely fair. Dion has shown a willingness to consider electoral reform in the past, as he did by backing
Continue readingRed Tory v.3.0.3: Time for a Change
After four continuous decades in power during which time the ruling Progressive Conservative party was virtually unchallenged in any serious fashion, is it any wonder that so many Albertans are apparently now so eager for a change? Given the inevitable “throw the bums out” impetus amongst the normally feckless electorate
Continue readingPolicy Consultation on Burma
Canadian Friends of Burma (CFOB), policy session April 27, 2012- Ottawa. Yeah, that’s right. We, at CFOB are conducting a one day policy consultation session to engage both the public and Burma analysts towards developing our policy on Canada-Burma relations. A lot has changed in the past two years that
Continue readingJimBobby Sez: New song & video: "You Cheatin’ Cons"
Whooee! Well, friends an’ foes, the whole robocalls election fraud scandal’s been getting pushed to the back burner. The F-35 fiasco and Lifestyles of the Rich and Bev Oda are taking priority. Thing is… the election fraud issue is probably our …
Continue readingJimBobby Sez: New song & video: "You Cheatin’ Cons"
Whooee! Well, friends an’ foes, the whole robocalls election fraud scandal’s been getting pushed to the back burner. The F-35 fiasco and Lifestyles of the Rich and Bev Oda are taking priority. Thing is… the election fraud issue is probably our most troubling problem. It goes straight to the heart
Continue readingJimBobby Sez: New song & video: "You Cheatin’ Cons"
Whooee! Well, friends an’ foes, the whole robocalls election fraud scandal’s been getting pushed to the back burner. The F-35 fiasco and Lifestyles of the Rich and Bev Oda are taking priority. Thing is… the election fraud issue is probably our most troubling problem. It goes straight to the heart
Continue readingwmtc: add your voice to voices against motion 312
More to come, much more, so much more that I haven’t been able to post coherently about this because I have so much to say. So while I struggle with my inarticulate rage, make sure your MP knows exactly how you feel about this and exactly what you will do
Continue readingGraco Trekko Stroller -US- $159 Vs. Canada- $269
We are stroller shopping and looking at a whole range of strollers. We have settled to choose between the Quinny Buzz, Maxi Cosi Foray, Britax B3 and finally something new today in Toys R us – Gracco Trekko caught our attention. So I wanted to check online and out of
Continue readingcenterandleft: Wildrose Modernization of Democracy
The majority of Albertans are finding themselves dissatisfied with a Redford government they see as wasteful and bulky, and are savouring the opportunity for change. The last time citizens were upset to this degree with the Progressive Conservatives, they seriously considered a Liberal government in 1993, boosting the Grit seat
Continue readingThe Equivocator: Alberta Votes 2012: The lesser of two evils, is still evil.
I came across this condescending and narrow-minded video campaign a few days ago. Albertans vote on Monday so I thought I would commented on it before the polls open in the province of the Great Horned Owl. I have cited Pundit’s Guide’s article Why the Conservatives Love the “Strategic” Voting
Continue readingScott's DiaTribes: Friday fast clips
Several items and observations for you today: – The BC Liberals got throttled in 2 byelections last night. One was an outright NDP win – the other was a result of a classic 3 party split vote – or in this case, a Conservative/Liberal split vote. I can’t say I’m
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