Summer: Communications at Mount Allison, Amnesty International, Argosy, ATLIS, and NPR
I realize it has been a while since I wrote a large update. I've been very busy working at Mount Allison University's Communication Office. It has so far been a…
2011
Boy, do I feel stoopid!
This popped into my Inbox this morning. I thought it was a recruitment drive for the NDP… I was going to send back a note asking them to cease the…
Causing Harm in the Name of Doing Good
Is the West taking away the best thing Afghans had going for them?Retired US foreign service officer Patricial McArdle contends that well-intentioned Western aid programmes are undermining Afghanistan's locavore tradition....few…
Geoff Campbell represents Mount Allison at Amnesty International Human Rights College
As I mentioned on the blog I write for Amnesty International Mount Allison I represented Mount Allison's group at AI Canada's Human Rights College and Annual General Meeting. It was…
The Board Versus The Caucus: A Different Perspective On The Extraordinary Convention
In the aftermath of the Liberal Party's Extraordinary Convention, some concern has been expressed (here and here) that the adoption of the sub-amendment moving the Leadership Vote to the Spring…
Harper on the Senate: A temper tantrum or just plain lying?
Mr. Sinister makes a good point that all this 'abolishing' the Senate business is just Harper stomping his little feet (or more correctly, using Jason Kenney's little feet) to get…
Vancouver Riots: We earned the respect of Americans
Jimmy Kimmel says it should increase the tourism traffic to Vancouver. :)It is a good one.
Asbestos – An Opportunity to End Canada’s Shame
While I have written previously on Canada's ongoing indefensible practice of exporting chrysotile (asbestos) to developing nations despite its well-known lethal health effects, this country does get the chance to…
If Harper Was Being Serious…
I would be behind him all the way. But, this is just our sovereign lord throwing a temper tantrum. He wants an elected Senate in order to hobble government forever.…
While the Opposition slept…
With the NDP (edit: busy) deciding to not not stop being socialists and the Liberals taking their first step in renewal by putting off renewal for two years it seems…
While the Opposition slept…
With the NDP (edit: busy) deciding to not not stop being socialists and the Liberals taking their first step in renewal by putting off renewal for two years it seems…
While the Opposition slept…
With the NDP (edit: busy) deciding to not not stop being socialists and the Liberals taking their first step in renewal by putting off renewal for two years it seems…
140 Law – Legal Headlines for June 20, 2011
Here are today's leading legal headlines from Wise Law on Twitter:Defense Means Recusal for Prosecutor - Husband’s firm is defending Dominique Strauss-Kahn, wife works for the D.A. -http://goo.gl/KrjtSWere Fake Accounts…
The Press Is The Enemy?
Two weeks ago, Conservative Party President John Walsh sent a missive to party supporters: "During this election campaign, we faced an onslaught of negative attacks like never before from the…
Catholic diocese challenges award to abused altar boy
This one is for Bruce. Read more: http://www.mcclatchydc.com/2011/06/19/116085/catholic-diocese-challenges-award.html#ixzz1PomwvMtK This crosses the borders of decency. It is more abuse on the man that as a boy suffered many sexual assaults at…
They Gave Jack a Huge Vote of Conference: Wish I’d Been There
The NDP convention in Vancouver over the weekend has been making headlines. Seems there's was some controversy over whether to talk about a "socialist" or a "social democrat" party, as…
I never met a band that wants to jail their fans
Charlie Angus and Andrew Cash sing, discuss today's music and copyright law. The Harper conservatives are soon to introduce copyright law that would make many people criminals if they share…
Harper Cabinet Minister Opposes Asbestos Policy… But Only After He Retires
The declaration by former Harper regime Cabinet minister Chuck Strahl that he agrees the government should list asbestos as a carcinogen is a welcome one, but it’s also a highly…
Whither Mark Steyn?
It was pointed out to me yesterday that Mark Steyn hasn't produced content for Macleans in quite awhile. So I fired off an email to Senior Columnist Paul Wells. He…