The Future of King Street
I spent the weekend in Toronto, and this morning I needed to head cross town in my car. I decided to take St Clair, thinking it would be quicker. Those…
2011
Anti-Muslim Bigot Visiting Canada
Yes, as BCL has noted on his blog, Geert Wilders is visiting Canada: Anti-Islamic political leader Geert Wilders comes to Canada National Post Staff May 5, 2011 – 6:00 AM…
Short Form Census
The Short form census is still mandatory, but the all important long form census is no longer mandatory. Even though 1 in three Canadians are given the now non mandatory…
The Liberal party needs to play a long game on leadership
After its crushing defeat on May 2nd, the Liberal party has some considerable soul searching to do. Not least among its problems is the task that has recently proved most…
The federal NDP’s electoral breakthrough in Quebec: A challenge to progressives in Canada
If Jack Layton’s election-night speech to his Toronto supporters is an indication of what lies ahead, the NDP is going to have a hard time coming to terms with a…
The Landslide Election Victory That Isn’t
I initially had a vague plan for this post but have decided to go with whatever comes to mind to create an election commentary medley of sorts. Actually, it more…
"News & Views" with Artem Medvedev, week of May 9th
Part One http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BkNVzf1xy0 Part Two http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7d_3WI7-v9M Looking forward to your feedback! AM
The OER Debate, In Full
Over the last couple of weeks I participated in a debate on whether OER projects should favour commercial use. The debate, available on the WSIS Community Platform, was quite an…
Majority Conservative Government Ushers in New Era of Economic Stability
“The choice for Canadians is crystal clear,” said Harper. “Continuing our low-tax plan to complete the recovery and create jobs, financial security, stability and certainty for Canadian families and businesses.…
Want to Help Rebuild the #LPC? Stop Talking Policy.
Nothing clarifies the mind like getting your ass kicked. I am seeing more passion about the Liberal Party now than I have seen in years. Forums, websites, Facebook, email: All…
Want to Help Rebuild the #LPC? Stop Talking Policy.
Nothing clarifies the mind like getting your ass kicked. I am seeing more passion about the Liberal Party now than I have seen in years. Forums, websites, Facebook, email: All…
Watch: Sean Avery endorses marriage equality with video
"I’m Sean Avery, and I’m a New Yorker for marriage equality. I treat everyone the way I expect to be treated, and that applies to marriage."After New York Rangers left…
Something Wicked
In the same week that Canada's political pundits hailed Stephen Harper's "remaking of the political landscape," -- the week that Micheal Ignatieff resigned as leader of the Liberal Party of…
Sun TV ratings tank – Nobody is watching
I used to like the Toronto Sun newspaper, certainly before they were gobbled up by Quebecor and became just another corporate mouthpiece. Then they got rid of some of their…
Interim Leader: pending failure or sign of change 2 come?
Why is the LPC taking queues from a former PM from 10 yrs ago? Isn't Jean Chrétien retired? Why would his advice be more valuable than that of Paul Martin…
Revenge is a dish best served cold
Revenge is more satisfying as a considered response enacted when unexpected I have been somewhat silent for a while due to a busy work and personal life. I also had…
So How’s That Neo-Liberalism Thing Workin’ Out For Ya ?
For the past 30 years or so in Canada we have seen a steady succession of neo-liberal governments, each telling Canadians that we have to tighten our belts while cutting…
Autism Research After the DSM5? At Least Grinker Will Be Happy
Will the DSM5 render meaningless all autism research to date? Will the DSM5 make it impossible to determine whether autism disorders are increasing or whether they are triggered or caused…
How Much Will Harper Cut?
Some progressives worry that the new Conservative majority will dismantle the Canadian state. Hard-nosed economic conservatives like Andrew Coyne and Terry Corcoran worry that the Conservatives will not actually cut…