Why we should not hold a referendum on proportional representation
It seems that every time the subject of changing the voting system comes up, we automatically assume that a change must be sanctioned by a referendum. I increasingly feel this…
2011
Interpretation of Wills and Extrinsic Evidence
Traditionally a Will is to be interpreted without consideration of extrinsic evidence. The Will is taken as being the best evidence of the testator's intentions and, similar to the parole…
"Anti-Semitism" Committee A Rearguard Defence Of Israel’s Crimes
It's nothing new really - the right wing, who can barely make their lips form the words "anti-racism", spend boatloads of cash to "take a stand" against anti-Semitism. Except that…
Burned by B.C.’s Toxic HST Debate
“The fact that the Clark government’s Frankenstein HST hybrid will significantly reduce provincial sales tax revenue at a time when public services are already under intense fiscal pressure is a…
Thinking about the universe in a post-shuttle world
Coming fast on the heels of Canada’s withdrawal from Afghanistan and the official handing over control from Canadian to US armed forces is another milestone ending in Canadian – actually,…
Kate Middleton: Nice Pic
I am no royalist but this is a nice pic of her. Some similarity with Marilyn Monroe's famous picture. Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge speaks to soldiers as she arrives at…
Your National Board Is Meeting! Do You Know Where Your Children Are?
In "Report From Alfred Apps, National President To The Members Of The Liberal Party Of Canada," Liberals were informed that on July 9 a meeting of the National Board would…
From Passive, Helpless Spectator To Creating Positive Change: “You Can’t Help Being An Optimist”
“You can’t help but be an optimist when you are contributing to positive change. Believe in your own power and then to be bold enough to use it. Together we…
Is This A Quest For Justice, Or A Thirst For Revenge?
While I doubt that I will ever be accused of being 'soft on crime,' agreeing with the view held by many that the Canadian judicial system tends to be too…
Alas!
Canadian Jews lose their sanest, most progressive voice:Effective July 1st, the Canadian Jewish Congress is discontinuing its activities. Canadian Jewish advocacy will be handled by the Canadian Council for Israel…
Friday Morning ‘Rider Blogging
Yes, Saskatchewan is a tough place for a football team. Lose one lousy game to start the year, and look what happens...But how worried should 'Riders fans be after a…
Big Telecom Customers’ Complaints Go Ignored by the CRTC
openmedia_logo.jpg Access to Information Request Reveals Extreme Lack of Enforcement of Internet Openness Rules July 8, 2011 – An Acces...
two years later, alberta’s third-party advertising laws are still not proclaimed.
It passed third reading in the Legislative Assembly in 2009, but Bill 205: Election Finances and Contributions Disclosure (Third Party Advertising) Amendment Act has yet to be proclaimed into law.…
Ontario to mandate ‘LGBT support groups’ in Catholic schools
Ontario to mandate 'LGBT support groups' in Catholic schoolsAnother excellent reason to re-elect the Ontario Liberals this October.
Other problems with the Singularity
Vastly extended human lifespans might sound like a great idea, but the death of art is only one. Alltop IS the death of art.
140 Law – Legal Headlines for July 8, 2011
Here are today's leading legal headlines from Wise Law on Twitter:Facebook-Skype Video Calling: A Getting-Started Guide - PCWorld -http://goo.gl/rS2JSFormer editor faces arrest over phone hacking scandal -http://goo.gl/j2v71 Apple files trade…
Not Feeling It
A pleasant couple, likable, seemingly sound moral fiber, Will and Kate nothing particularly offensive on a personal level. The point, there are about ten couples on my street who share…
Liberal Leadership Marathon Runners
I posted 8 Simple Rules for the Liberal Leadership Race a few weeks ago, prompting a few readers to ask for my thoughts on the candidates. The short answer to…
The Smart People Flunked History
I have referred several times in this space to Barbara Tuchman's book, The March of Folly. In particular, I have returned to Tuchman's definition of "wooden-headedness:"Wooden-headedness, the source of self-deception,…