On a sunny afternoon in Edinburgh, in a city where the old and the new work together so well.In a country with a record of resistance going back more than a thousand years.Where the words "for freedom" can still excite a crowd.I have to admit that grubby old Harperland never
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The Canadian Progressive: Global legal group condemns Harper for attack on Chief Justice Beverley McLachlin
Geneva-based International Commission of Jurists condemns Prime Minister Stephen Harper for his recent dictatorship-style attack on Supreme Court of Canada Chief Justice Beverley McLachlin. The post Global legal group condemns Harper for attack on Chief Justice Beverley McLachlin appeared first on The Canadian Progressive.
Continue readingPolitics and its Discontents: Apologize, You Sleazy Bastard
The Geneva-based, International Commision of Jurists, has issued a written demand that Sideshow Steve Harper and his supposed justice minister, Peter MacKay, apologize to Chief Justice Beverly McLachlin for the drive-by smear job they tried to pull on her following the failure of their bid to seat Marc Nadon on
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: Bell silent on its subscriber information disclosure practices
Why has Bell Canada remained silent on its subscriber information disclosure practices? asks University of Ottawa professor and Internet law expert, Michael Geist. The post Bell silent on its subscriber information disclosure practices appeared first on The Canadian Progressive.
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: Harper’s Prostitution Bill C-36 ‘Offends’ Charter: Legal Experts
Over 200 legal experts from across Canada recently wrote to Prime Minister Stephen Harper to protest Bill C-36, the Conservatives new prostitution law. The post Harper’s Prostitution Bill C-36 ‘Offends’ Charter: Legal Experts appeared first on The Canadian Progressive.
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: NDP Leader John Horgan Has Been Preparing For Change in British Columbia
Richard Hughes-Political Blogger John Horgan is a man on a mission to bring a balanced and progressive style of government to beleagured British Columbia. It is no small feat, but if there is a more capable and motivated political leader in Canada today, I am hard pressed to know who
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: Supreme Court’s Grassy Narrows Verdict Dismays First Nations
In a 7-0 decision, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled that Ontario had the right to issue industrial loggers permits to operate on the Grassy Narrows First Nation’s traditional lands. The post Supreme Court’s Grassy Narrows Verdict Dismays First Nations appeared first on The Canadian Progressive.
Continue readingThe Cracked Crystal Ball II: Reference Cases Are Not The Problem
Over at iPolitics, James Matkin and Clive Cocking are busy moaning about how the Supreme Court “kills innovative legislation” in the form of “reference cases”. The basic thesis of their argument is that we need to take away from the Supreme Court of Canada the ability to hear “reference cases”.
Continue readingMontreal Simon: Stephen Harper, Omar Khadr, and the Con War On the Supreme Court
I wrote my first post about the case of Omar Khadr just over seven years ago. And since then I have written more than eighty others.I have always considered the way that Canadian child soldier was treated to be one of the worst travesties of justice in the history of this
Continue readingMontreal Simon: Peter MacKay and the Outrageous Con Assault on the Supreme Court
As you may remember, the last time I wrote about Peter Dumbo MacKay, I thought he was in a gentle but fatal spiral, and heading for the ground, or his resignation, with satisfying speed.After having made a complete sexist fool out of himself. And for having made the Guinness Book of Dubious
Continue readingThe Cracked Crystal Ball II: How Harper Wastes Your Tax Dollars
Harper likes to style his government as a “firm, steady hand on the tiller”, especially on matters of the economy. But the man is so blinded by his hatred for our country’s laws and the foundational principles of the Canadian Constitution and The Charter of Rights And Freedoms that he
Continue readingTHE CANADIAN PROGRESSIVE: Peter McKay and this week’s Canada politics news roundup
Justice Minister Peter MacKay, Supreme Court of Canada, First Nations and the rest of the politics news which made the headlines in Canada this past week. The post Peter McKay and this week’s Canada politics news roundup appeared first on THE CANADIAN PROGRESSIVE.
Continue readingSusan on the Soapbox: A Gift from Chief Justice McLachlin: The Tsilhqot’in Decision on Aboriginal Rights*
On June 26, 2014, in a unanimous decision of the Supreme Court of Canada, Chief Justice Beverley McLachlin gave the First Nations (and the rest of Canada) a treasure map. Chief Justice McLachlin It wasn’t a crumpled piece of paper covered with a cryptic scrawl, but a comprehensive legal analysis
Continue readingTHE CANADIAN PROGRESSIVE: Opponents Vow To Stop Enbridge’s Northern Gateway Pipeline
First Nations groups say that the pipeline would disrupt their traditional seafood harvest and endanger their culture. The post Opponents Vow To Stop Enbridge’s Northern Gateway Pipeline appeared first on THE CANADIAN PROGRESSIVE.
Continue readingCuriosityCat: First Nations & The Supreme Court Land Title Case: What does it mean?
Chief Roger William: The Man who changed Canada This has been one of the most dramatic weeks in the history of Canada, with the highest court in the land shifting the tectonic plates underlying the country. Very little economic activity that involves any kind of resource exploration or development in
Continue readingTHE CANADIAN PROGRESSIVE: Historic Supreme Court Ruling Grants Land Title To Tsilhqot’in First Nation
In a historic ruling written by Chief Justice Beverley McLachlin, the Supreme Court of Canada has granted land title to British Columbia’s Tsilhqot’in First Nation. The post Historic Supreme Court Ruling Grants Land Title To Tsilhqot’in First Nation appeared first on THE CANADIAN PROGRESSIVE.
Continue readingLeft Over: Our Home Is Native Land….
Tsilhqot’in First Nation granted B.C. title claim in Supreme Court ruling Top court’s decision today resolves legal questions following 2012 B.C. Court of Appeal ruling CBC News Posted: Jun 26, 2014 9:59 AM ET Last Updated: Jun 26, 2014 11:21 AM ET As I’ve always sung it, and now I can feel
Continue readingMontreal Simon: Peter MacKay’s Sad Spiral Into Sexist Idiocy
I've always had trouble trying to figure out Peter Dumbo MacKay's exact place in the Con universe.He used to strike me as more of a happy idiot, than a hollow eyed member of the Harperite cult.The kind of guy who would cheerfully borrow a government aircraft to go fishing.Or borrow
Continue readingTHE CANADIAN PROGRESSIVE: Harper Government Rejects Supreme Court Privacy Decision: Claims Ruling Has No Effect on Privacy Reform
by: by: MICHAEL GEIST | June 17, 2014 Having had the benefit of a few days to consider the implications of the Supreme Court of Canada decision in Spencer, the Senate last night proceeded to ignore the court and pass Bill S-4, the Digital Privacy Act, unchanged. The bill extends the ability to disclose subscriber
Continue readingMontreal Simon: The Con Regime and the War on Internet Anonymity
Well it's a very strange coincidence. But wouldn't you know it, on the day the Supreme Court gave the Cons another slap in the face. By upholding the privacy of internet users. Rejecting government fears of a “crime-friendly Internet,” the Supreme Court of Canada said anonymity is vital to personal privacy in
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