Flipping thru Friday.
– Regarding this story, Harper and the Conservatives would never be so blatantly obvious in firing the independent Parliamentary Budget Officer. They’ll simply not renew his mandate when it runs…
May 2012
Redford on Mulcair
A popular, recently re-elected Redford speaks in a manner that is non-partisan, clear and likable on the dust-up that has escalated this week over Mulcair’s “Dutch Disease” comments. Contrast it…
Progress
In Grade 10 I read The Chrysalids, a John Wyndham science fiction that starts out describing an agrarian culture where they talk of God-like old people who could move the…
A "Gaffe", Eh?
The New Democrats (36%) have moved into a narrow national lead over the Conservatives (32%). Liberals trail with 19 percent. Green support stand at seven percent support and the BQ…
Deny, Deny. Deny
In the strange parallel world inhabited by Toronto Police chief Bill Blair, that seems to be the rule governing administrative oversight. When confronted with an authoritative and damning report on…
‘Time and punishment’ now Canada’s way
http://m.theglobeandmail.com/news/opinions/jeffrey-simpson/time-and-punishment-now-canadas-way/article2436127/?service=mobile You don't have to be a bleeding-heart liberal, or as the Conservatives like to say, someone who enjoys hugging thugs, to be concerned about where this kind of approach…
The Federal-Provincial Puzzle #nlpoli
Premier Kathy Dunderdale is frustrated. “Extremely frustrated” “What is it that we have to do down here to get your attention?” she asked, rhetorically, on Thursday. She expressed that frustration…
Friday miscellany…
short and sweet Trashy in China 4.0 version… Don’t have time to sit in front of my keyboard too much these days, kids… so I hammered out only a couple…
Opportunistic Conservative attack on green charities highlights tax abuses by Tory cronies
Charity: Right-wing think tanks and Ducks Unlimited are most certainly not exactly as illustrated. Below: Finance Minister Jim Flaherty and National Revenue Minister Gail Shea. Supporters of the Harper Government’s…
NO SEX PLEASE! We’re Conservatives!!!
“Heritage Minister James Moore said during question period Thursday that he was invited to view the exhibit and expressed his concerns. “I respect the independence of the museum, but they…
Quebec Law Seeks to End Student Strikes, Prohibit Protests with 10+ People Without Notice
Tonight in the Assemblée Nationale, Quebec Premier Jean Charest is pushing through a law that would seek to end the Quebec student protests (the #GGI, or the #manifencours). The law…
Intern Chronicle #2: Post-Apocalyptic Coffee
In this week’s Intern Chronicle: Illness, the OpenMedia.ca Street Team, the apocalypse, and more! read more
Maximize Oilsands’ Wealth, Upgrade Abroad
I share Robyn Allan's concerns that when it comes to the Alberta Oilsands, debates over important policy issues often descend into "name calling." However, I would also include mischaracterizations and…
Maximize Oilsands’ Wealth, Upgrade Abroad
I share Robyn Allan’s concerns that when it comes to the Alberta Oilsands, debates over important policy issues often descend into “name calling.” However, I would also include mischaracterizations and…
Maximize Oilsands’ Wealth, Upgrade Abroad
I share Robyn Allan's concerns that when it comes to the Alberta Oilsands, debates over important policy issues often descend into "name calling." However, I would also include mischaracterizations and…
Maximize Oilsands’ Wealth, Upgrade Abroad
I share Robyn Allan’s concerns that when it comes to the Alberta Oilsands, debates over important policy issues often descend into “name calling.” However, I would also include mischaracterizations and…
The Only Politician With Real Credibility On The Oil Sands Is…
Not Thomas Mulcair. Nor any of the other politicians currently lobbing this political football back and forth. If you want to meet a politician who will engage in real debates…
Intern Chronicle #1: Hello World!
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Hospitals and the psychology of waiting: a participant observer study
Don’t take this the wrong way, dear readers, but I think the William Osler Health System could use a little Disneyfication. No I did not dip into the Oxy cupboard…