On backup plans
As part of rabble's discussion of what the NDP can do to increase its membership in Quebec during the course of the leadership campaign, one commenter has suggested a targeted…
September 2011
Musical CRTC Chairs: Why Konrad Von Finckenstein will probably be missed
The Canadian Press broke the story this morning: CRTC Chair Konrad von Finckenstein will not be reappointed when his term ends in January. read more
Herman Cain: In-depth interview. :)
Herman Cain the presidential candidate 2012
Video: "The Collapse Is Coming… Goldman Sachs Rules The World"
I have to say that it's not often that people at the heart of the stock market casino come out and tell the truth about the operation of the system,…
Dean Del Mastro: Champion of Democracy and Scientific Polling Methodologies
The biggest fireworks so far in the sleepy Ontario election campaign have not come between the candidates, but between the pollsters. And there's a new pollster on the block -…
The Twitter Conundrum #nlpoli #nlvotes
Kathy Dunderdale sends messages using Twitter. Herself. Using her own two hands. Someone who has spent about 60 years in this province - give or take – and who has…
Conservatives to replace CRTC Chair in new year
From the Canadian Press The head of Canada's broadcast regulator won't be re-appointed to the post, the Canadian Press reports. CRTC chairman Konrad von Finckenstein's five-year term expires in January.…
This Seems to Surprise Americans – In Canada, Blacks are as Healthy as Whites
In Canada, white people are no healthier than our black people. When I read that my reaction was, "well, duh." Why would a Canadian achieve different health outcomes based on…
Healthcare in America – a Tale of Feast or Famine
We're all familiar with the accounts of America's healthcare "have nots," the tens of millions who get by with no health insurance and the hundreds of millions who are vulnerable…
Before You Slam Shut Your Mind on Nuclear Power, Read This
It's a reflection of how little most of us know about nuclear power generation that we fell apoplectic at the Fukushima reactor disaster. The tragedy of Fukushima is if we…
Cartoon: Enbridge Showdown in Kitimat
Check out the latest from our cartoonist and Kitimat resident, Gerry Hummel. The town's council recently hosted a public forum on the proposed Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipeline, which would end…
Philip Toone previews his fall
Next up in my roundup of gay and lesbian MPs is NDP MP Philip Toone, whom I caught up with late last week. Q: How did you spend your summer?…
McGuinty refuses to allow Audit
The Ontario Provincial Police have been called in to investigate allegations of financial impropriety within the Niagara Falls Tourism Agency. This after the two government investigations found staff flaunted expense…
Anticipatory breach
TA & K Enterprises Inc. v. Suncor Energy Products Inc., 2011 ONCA 613 deals with franchise law. During a review of that law the Court comments on the timing for…
New Blog!
Writers have so many ways of procrastinating. But this one is constructive and has a higher purpose…seriously. I was inspired by the bookclub Slaves of Golconda. When I was asked…
Ontario’s Corporate Tax Debate
Today’s Ottawa Citizen (page A15) features the following op-ed on Ontario corporate taxes. I have added links to references. I recently discussed this issue on TV Ontario: Corporate Taxes are…
Is It Anarchy When Our Elected Leaders Do It?
I've always understood "anarchy" by its dictionary definition as a state of political or social disorder resulting from absence of government control. My layman's grasp of the concept was of…
Tony, Tony, Tony …. You’re Toast!
.... or at least you should be!Note to the Editorial Boards of the Globe & Mail, National Post, Toronto Star, Montreal Gazette, Halifax Chronicle-Herald, Calgary Herald:By letting Tony Clement off…
A Personal Note ….
Posts on this site have been a bit spotty lately due to some ongoing medical problems I have been experiencing over the last year and a half. I am still…
Families? Maybe, not.
Sean Holman asks a great question but unfortunately, we all know the answer: Does Christy Clark want to put British Columbia families first or businesses? Read the entire article HERE.