So Harper is acting all smug and tough in Davos, isn’t he? Although short on details, Mr. Harper’s speech to the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Thursday made clear the sweep of his ambition. He will change how Canadians finance their retirement. He will overhaul the immigration system.
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Canada II: Harper’s Agenda and Playbook
Well, I wish I had of been wrong, but it all adds up so far. I’m sure more will show up, in terms of graft, when cracks finally show up in Harper’s government. First, do yourself a favor and read Federal Documents Spark Outcry by Oil Sands Critics. In the
Continue readingCanada II: Harper’s Agenda and Playbook
Well, I wish I had of been wrong, but it all adds up so far. I’m sure more will show up, in terms of graft, when cracks finally show up in Harper’s government.
First, do yourself a favor and read Federal Documents Spark Outcry by Oil Sands Critics.
In the document, environmental organizations and aboriginal groups are shown as "adversaries." Industry associations, energy companies and the
Continue readingCanada II: Harper’s Agenda and Playbook
Well, I wish I had of been wrong, but it all adds up so far. I’m sure more will show up, in terms of graft, when cracks finally show up in Harper’s government. First, do yourself a favor and read Federal Documents Spark Outcry by Oil Sands Critics. In the
Continue readingCanada II: Harper’s Agenda and Playbook
Well, I wish I had of been wrong, but it all adds up so far. I’m sure more will show up, in terms of graft, when cracks finally show up in Harper’s government. First, do yourself a favor and read Federal Documents Spark Outcry by Oil Sands Critics. In the
Continue readingTHE FIFTH COLUMN: NCC "Grand" "Massive" Greenbelt Expansion More Wish List Than To Do List
According to the Ottawa Citizen: OTTAWA — The National Capital Commission brought forward a massive expansion Wednesday of the Greenbelt that will see the “emerald necklace” grow by 2,400 hectares in a bid to cement Ottawa’s reputation as one of the world’s greenest capitals. (View Greenbelt expansion in a larger
Continue readingCanadian Progressive World: Conservatives Federal Public Service Cuts: Up To 68,000 Jobs To Vanish
The cuts behind the curtain: How federal cutbacks will slash services and increase unemployment. Federal cutbacks announced in the 2010 and 2011 budgets will result in more than 60,000 job losses, says a study released …Read More
Continue readingTrashy's World: Rink of dreams?
Really? From the Mayor on Twitter: @JimWatsonOttawa: Rink of Dreams looks amazing with sens and #ottcity logo – grand opening at 530 pm Wednesday night! Come by for a skate and hot chocolate! I’m sorry, but I cannot be the only Ottawan who his scratching their head over the wisdom
Continue readingTrashy's World: OC Transpo greediness…
…and indefensible position on the use of bus GPS data is getting more print space. Good article. C’mon Mercier! Get with the program! Trashy, Ottawa, Ontario
Continue readingTrashy's World: Friday miscellany
OC Transpo wants to keep the GPS data all to themselves – it’s all about the money! The head of OC Transpo told Ottawa’s transit commission the transit provider didn’t want to make information about bus locations and other data open to the public until it could determine how much
Continue readingTrashy's World: Way to go, OC Transpo!
What a great idea! As reported by the O dot, Ottawa’s bus service will soon included an executive fleet! I’ll like not having to step over the vomit while exiting the 95 at Hurdman! OC Transpo President Gilles DuMont hails the new transit option as a breakthrough in city transit
Continue readingTrashy's World: Double A Baseball in O Dot?
Personally, I would LOVE to see a Jays farm team locate here… but I’m not hopeful given that the City does not seem to be taking the idea seriously. Besides, I’m not even sure Double A would be successful here. This town couldn’t keep the Lynx, lost the Riders way
Continue readingCanada II: Unethical Oil: Questions of Fraud?
Given that folks associated with Ethical Oil have been attempting to drive public opinion via use of propaganda we are left to wonder what other ethical lapses might they have. The following image shows a capital management company searching for the post office box known to be or have been
Continue readingThe Scott Ross: Liberal President Priorities
On Saturday a respectable 1744 Liberal members voted on the most important change to the Liberal Party in years, perhaps ever, opening up the party to non-members and completely revolutionizing how Canadian political parties operate. Today Sunday more than 2500 will have cast a ballot for party president, an office
Continue readingThe Scott Ross: Liberal Members Vote To Allow Supporters To Lose Too
Without buying a party membership you can become a Liberal supporter and not vote too. Liberals this weekend passed numerous amendments, one of them allows for non-members to vote for Leader, and though this issue was passed by a majority, both sides of the debate lost, because so few delegates
Continue readingThe Scott Ross: Liberal Change For Innovation
May 2 2011- The Liberal Party had its worst defeat in history. June 18 2011- The Liberal Party holds an extraordinary convention over the phone and online, the first teleconference of its kind in North America. January 11 2012- Despite suffering worst electoral defeat, Interim Leader Bob Rae announces the
Continue readingTrashy's World: Oh goody…
I want my beach back!!!! Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa……….. Trashy, Ottawa, Ontario
Continue readingTrashy's World: Public transportation…
… Bus version… Barbados buses versus OCTranspo. Based on recent experience. There are 3 types of buses to take in Barbados: the full-sized buses that we have here in Ottawa (no A/C though), smaller versions of said buses… and minivans whose sole goals seem to be to cram as many
Continue readingTrashy's World: Public transportation…
Taxi version… Ottawa versus Barbados. Based on recent experience. 1) Lots of baggage and taxis, Barbados. Part One. Driver cheerfully picks up from Granley Adams Airport and carefully sets our 5 heavy suitcases carefully down in the back of the minivan. Smile on face, he talks us up on the
Continue readingCanadian Progressive World: Occupy Ottawa: It is 2012 and this is why we are still here
In 2011, Occupy Ottawa, OWS and other Occupy movements challenged the mass injustice inflicted upon us by corporate forces in Canada and the world. We built a global movement for economic, social, political and environmental …Read More
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