Earlier this month Canadian Justice Minister Rob Nicholson signed an extradition order allowing for the surrender of Canadian citizen, Ottawa U professor Hassan Diab, to French authorities. Dr Diab has…
Calgary-East, not to be confused with the federal constituency of the same name, was formed in 1993 (a previous riding named Calgary East had been around in the 60’s). It…
The mainstream media love to print stories chiding teachers for being in a union (and a militant one at that). One of the their arguments is that trade unionism is…
Does certain music appeal to spirituality in humans? I don’t know but a lot has been written on it. Ravi Shanker of India is well-known for his Sitar music which…
Shorter Marcus Gee: Toronto City Council should help Rob Ford do something because otherwise voters won’t get any benefit from electing a buffoon as mayor. Dumbest stuff on wheels! We…
I’ve long been a proponent of smaller government. Far too much money and effort goes into regulating my private life as a citizen, to support questionable business practices (inside and…
I’ve long been a proponent of smaller government. Far too much money and effort goes into regulating my private life as a citizen, to support questionable business practices (inside and…
I’ve long been a proponent of smaller government. Far too much money and effort goes into regulating my private life as a citizen, to support questionable business practices (inside and…
I’ve long been a proponent of smaller government. Far too much money and effort goes into regulating my private life as a citizen, to support questionable business practices (inside and…
“What we’re seeing, despite the fact that we’ve reduced business taxes, is we’re seeing our corporate tax revenue continue to rise. And this is further proof, if anyone needed it,…
Google informs us today that it’s the 100th anniversary of photographer Robert Doisneau. His emblematic photos of France, particularly of Paris, have been favourites of mine. Not that I’d ever…
I am tired of arguing. I am not interested in hearing opposing points of view. I don’t particularly care about honouring different opinions. This, then, marks the very beginning of…
Catholic Church is upset that Kate Upton, who plays a catholic nun in the movie, wears a bikini. Movie trailer. I am sure Upton can take care of herself. Should…
It’s time for the weekly Raw review and opinions, but I have decided to change the title and the format. I have discovered that other blogs use the “Good, Bad…
Son, wearily: Dad, it was a party. Me: You actually look like you did some partying, to tell you the truth. Son, bemused: Dad, I am the party. Me, marveling:…
The United States is doing it’s best to feed the world … or at least that’s what they’d like you to believe. US Food Aid may be more effective as…
The Romans used to use asbestos in their cloths for daily use – such as dish-towels, napkins, and table cloths. Pliny the Elder said that they could be cleaned whiter…
R. v. Windibank, 2012 ONCA 237 has useful language on the authority of the Court to control questioning of witnesses: The appellant acknowledges the undoubted authority of a trial judge to control…
Maybe it’s me but the whole concept of “boutique” tax credits has become something of a joke. Some items such as making public transit passes tax deductible makes sense as…
<Note: I am starting back up some content for this blog. More current content is coming.> As I take in my steady stream of media, I find bothered by the…
