Draft Erin Weir
No, Saskatchewan’s NDP leadership campaign isn’t officially underway. But Jim Stanford and a lengthy list of distinguished Canadian economists have a suggestion as to who might deserve a look once…
June 2012
140Law – Legal Headlines for Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Here are the leading legal headlines from Wise Law on Twitter for Tuesday, June 19, 2012: Luka Magnotta to appear in Montreal courthouse Suspect in dismemberment killing arrives in Canada…
Further to Bee Balm: Swarming Bees in New York City
There has been such bad news about bees for the last several years that this morning’s New York Time story about swarming bees has to be rated as good news.…
Hypocrisy on Free Speech and “Protecting Freedom.”
On June 6th (the same night that the trans human rights Bill C-279 advanced to committee) Conservative MP for Westlock – St. Paul, Brian Storseth’s Private Member’s Bill C-304, An…
Here There Be Heroes
No matter what age we may attain, I doubt that we ever lose our need for heroes. Certainly, as we grow up, the definition of hero must mature, changing from…
The Hole Truth and Nothing but the Truth
The Hole Truth comes in two parts: altered US flags and drawings on vintage police shooting targets. In order to create his first show at envoy enterprises, German-born, New-York based…
What PBO?
In 2006, the Harper government created the Parliamentary Budget Office. It was necessary, the Conservatives said, to ensure government accountability. Yesterday, the man who runs that office, Kevin Page, threatened…
greetings from boston
Astute baseball fans might recognize this as Fenway Park, seen from behind the outfield. This would be totally unremarkable… if I hadn’t taken it five minutes ago from my hotel…
Don’t take it personally, Deputy Minister
I’m sure Minister Kenney thinks the same foul-mouth thoughts – even if he doesn’t accidentally proclaim it in email – about all his political opponents who oppose his and the…
Earth May Reach Tipping Point
* More links: Scientists Uncover Evidence Of Impending Tipping Point For Earth Carbon Targets Need Strong New Measures, Panel Argues
Our Own Erin Weir Would Make a Great Sask NDP Leader!
I’ve worked closely with Erin for years, being struck by his combination of talent & passion right from the time he entered the PEF’s student essay context (which he won…
Ask General Kang: What is the right amount of blogging?
Frankly, none. But never bite the hand that feeds you I say, particularly when it feeds you ripe fruit and vegemite sandwiches. This rule applies doubly for evil galactic overlords…
Clearly not Nunavut – the clue? The wood; Nunavut is above the tree line
Another clue, the bears here are generally all white … .
$15/month union dues increase?
Meh? But if the Canadian Association of Professional Employees EVER merges with PSAC, I will not pay one dime! (5) Trashy, Ottawa, Ontario
What’s Old is Two Faced Again
Made In Canada hypocrisy. There’s nothing more Canadian than the Conservative Party serving up the opposite of what it said it would do earlier. You can set your watch to…
Nalcor’s Dark Secret #nlpoli
Since its creation, Nalcor has existed in a perpetual conflict of interest of one kind or another. SRBP raised the issue of conflict of interest 2006 when Dean Macdonald –…
Toews and all his eavesdropping
We have learned this week that the Canada Border Services Agency, under the leadership of Public Safety Minister Vic Toews, will be seeking to audio record what travellers are saying…
Harper’s Pet Speaker Misses Chance to Give Himself a Permanent Legacy
There are any number of ways in which a Parliamentary Speaker who wanted to make a name for himself could do so. They would be wildly popular, they would make…
Canadian Climate Survey 9: Winnipeg’s Average Temperature Returns to Level of 1980s
The Canadian Climate Survey is tracking historical and average temperatures in cities and towns across the country, as part of an effort to put something of a local face on…