Two months ago I added Peter Penashue, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, to the list of people I was keeping an eye on for this series of posts. He finally surfaced again this week. Before we get into the details of Penashue’s campaign spending during last year’s federal election, let’s get
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Peace, order and good government, eh?: Campaign Capers: Where in the world is the Supreme Court of Canada?
I confess to being a bit mystified. When the Supreme Court of Canada interrupted its normal summer hiatus to hear the appeal concerning the riding of Etobicoke-Centre, it appeared to indicate the intention to treat the matter with a certain amount of urgency. Three months later, we’re still waiting for
Continue readingPeace, order and good government, eh?: Mostly competent government
Conservatives overspent government ad budgets by 37% …an examination of the Conservative government’s first five years in office shows it overspent … cabinet-approved ad budgets by $128 million — more than 37 per cent. … In 2010-11, the last full year for which final accounting is available, the Harper cabinet
Continue readingPeace, order and good government, eh?: Campaign Capers: I got nothin’
Seriously, I haven’t seen any developments on any of the stories that have been the subject of these posts. I’m thinking that the Supreme Court and Elections Canada are all hanging out at Dean Del Mastro’s cottage taking some time off. Now watch. As soon as I publish this a
Continue readingRandom Ranting Raving and Ratings: The Food Safety Shell Game
The Conservatives are treating Canada’s food safety budget like a game of three-card monte but here is the straight goods on what is budgeted. So fasten your seatbelts and keep your eye on the the cards. The Conservatives recite repeatedly that the federal government has increased the food… ..
Continue readingRandom Ranting Raving and Ratings: The Food Safety Shell Game
The Conservatives are treating Canada’s food safety budget like a game of three-card monte but here is the straight goods on what is budgeted. So fasten your seatbelts and keep your eye on the the cards. The Conservatives recite repeatedly that the federal government has increased the food… ..
Continue readingRandom Ranting Raving and Ratings: The Food Safety Shell Game
The Conservatives are treating Canada’s food safety budget like a game of three-card monte but here is the straight goods on what is budgeted. So fasten your seatbelts and keep your eye on the the cards.
The Conservatives recite repeatedly that …
Continue readingTrashy's World: Rob Anders is a buffoon, part 346!
Yup, big Rob is at it again! This time he is trying to stop transgender folks from using women’s washrooms. Seems that this is a huge problem in his world. You know that world – the one with green skies, angels and dragons? That one. Gotta say, though, he’s great
Continue readingCuriosityCat: Conservative Party machine still dominates the Canadian political space
The Conservatives have maintained their muscular advantage over both major competitors in fundraising in 2011: The Liberals raised $10,119,908.62 from 49,650 donors last year, according to their annual financial return. The NDP raised $7,427,060.63 from 37,778 donors, according to the party’s annual return which was filed late with Elections Canada…
Continue readingPeace, order and good government, eh?: Campaign Capers: The condensed version
Since I’m on the run today and there’s not really much to report, I’m going to do a briefer than usual summary and leave the links with you. And to get it out of the way: there is still no word on when we can expect a ruling on Etobicoke
Continue readingRandom Ranting Raving and Ratings: Hands off my Uterus
Last night relief of the defeat of M-312 quickly gave way to anger. Given the rampant deregulation being implemented by this Government, it would seem that the only regulation they are interested in is the regulation and restriction of women’s rights. I am so incensed that women still have to… ..
Continue readingRandom Ranting Raving and Ratings: Hands off my Uterus
Last night relief of the defeat of M-312 quickly gave way to anger. Given the rampant deregulation being implemented by this Government, it would seem that the only regulation they are interested in is the regulation and restriction of women’s rights. I am so incensed that women still have to… ..
Continue readingRandom Ranting Raving and Ratings: Hands off my Uterus
Last night relief of the defeat of M-312 quickly gave way to anger. Given the rampant deregulation being implemented by this Government, it would seem that the only regulation they are interested in is the regulation and restriction of women’s rights.&…
Continue readingPeace, order and good government, eh?: Bums to the left of me, deadbeats to the right
One of the pet issues the Conservatives like to bring up when they want to needle the Liberals is outstanding debt on the part of contenders in the last Liberal leadership race. I guess we’re supposed to assume that there are no Conservatives in similar situations but that assumption would
Continue readingRandom Ranting Raving and Ratings: What does Stephen Harper have against attending Premier’s Conferences?
Stephen Harper has never attended a Premier’s Conference. He has been Prime Minister since 2006 and has turned down every invitation extended him to attend.
Yesterday during Opposition Day in the House of Commons the NDP put forward a motion th…
Continue readingRandom Ranting Raving and Ratings: What does Stephen Harper have against attending Premier’s Conferences?
Stephen Harper has never attended a Premier’s Conference. He has been Prime Minister since 2006 and has turned down every invitation extended him to attend. Yesterday during Opposition Day in the House of Commons the NDP put forward a motion that the Prime Minister accept the most recent… ..
Continue readingRandom Ranting Raving and Ratings: What does Stephen Harper have against attending Premier’s Conferences?
Stephen Harper has never attended a Premier’s Conference. He has been Prime Minister since 2006 and has turned down every invitation extended him to attend. Yesterday during Opposition Day in the House of Commons the NDP put forward a motion that the Prime Minister accept the most recent… ..
Continue readingPeace, order and good government, eh?: Campaign Capers: Slim pickings
The Council of Canadians and the seven ridings There was a hearing on Tuesday to consider a motion by the Conservatives that would compel the applicants to put up more than $250,000 as a form of security deposit against the possibility that they lose and are forced to pay costs.
Continue reading350 or bust: Rick Mercer on Stephen Harper: He Knows Better, But Doesn’t Care
Rick Mercer’s back, and in fine form. Here’s Rick’s rant from September 18th, Omnibus Bill II: The Sequel. Wake up, Canadians!
Continue readingPeace, order and good government, eh?: Campaign Capers: Show us the money
The challenge to the election results in seven ridings that’s being underwritten by the Council of Canadians (COC) is back in court today for pre-trial motions. The CBC takes the opportunity to review the Conservative motion that the applicants put up approximately $250,000 against the possibility that they lose and
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