Let’s do nothing in the US Senate just a little bit longer
Lindsay Graham For years I have decried the broken US Senate and its rules – exacerbated by the filibuster – that make it a hopelessly ineffective body that, through its…
November 2012
The people vs. Rob Ford
I can’t say a lot about the case, because Ford’s now said he plans to appeal, and because I’m familiar with some of what is going on in the background.…
Stopping the gravy train
to make room on the track for the Schadenfreude Express!TweetThe Rev. Paperboy Feed
The last word on the Grey Cup.
Final thoughts on Grey Cup C — ‘C’ being the Roman numeral for 100. (This is one of those rare times when using a Roman numeral doesn’t make an event…
Undemocratic Jumbo Resort Threatens Kootenay Grizzly Bears
The Jumbo Ski Resort planned for the Purcell Mountains has been approved by the provincial government, which has put in place legislation for the area to become a municipality. The…
Premier Brad Wall’s Privatization of Information Services Corp. (ISC) Will Cost Sask Taxpayers MILLIONS $$$
Premier Brad Wall is in the process of privatizing a Saskatchewan Crown Corporation that is responsible for the registration of Land Titles. NDP Leadership candidate Erin Weir (who just happens…
Time for Toronto conservatives to find a new champion and ditch Buffoon Ford!
Many of Rob Ford’s opponents are celebrating today’s surprising court decision to remove him from office for breaking the law. Apparently, Rob Ford intends to appeal the decision in court…
Should Rob Ford have been removed?
As a legal matter, once the judge found the amounts were material (an arguable point to my mind), the removal was automatic.But that isn't the point -- should a judge…
Crown need not prove motive
R. c. Isiko, 2012 ONCA 819, released today, has an aside that notes the Crown need not prove motive: M. Isiko allègue qu'il n'avait pas de motif pour tuer sa…
What Happens for Ford Nation Now?
Despite its increasingly small size over his term, Rob Ford is essentially a lame duck. Yes, he'll fight the conflict-of-interest ruling 'til its very end, but even if he survives…
Proactive Disclosure – An Example of Doing it Wrong from Service Canada
Just got flagged about this precious example of doing proactive disclosure wrong. So here is a Shared Service Canada website dedicated the Roundtable on Information Technology Infrastructure. Obviously this is…
Scientists: Is there a soul which survives death?
Following video has an interesting discussion and views of different scientists.… Eben Alexander who wrote the widely circulated and criticized cover story for Newsweek, Proof of Heaven, said, “I have…
No one is above the law: Rob Ford is removed from office
I have to be honest, I didn’t see this coming. Last night I was asked my thoughts on the likely outcome of the Ford case. “I hope he’s kicked out…
Meanwhile, over at Blogging Tories…
… the decision to remove Rob Ford from office has been blamed on Toronto lefties. Yup. Damn lefties. At it again. Calgary lost the game last night cuz of the…
Canadian Lawyer Magazine: "Brief Intro to Lawyers on Twitter"
Nova Scotia lawyer Damian J. Penny providers a kind take on our @wiselaw on Twitter feed in A brief intro to lawyers on Twitter - Canadian Lawyer Magazine: Toronto lawyer…
What A Drag: A Drag Queen Documentary
What A Drag follows Selena Ho-mez, a relative newcomer to Ottawa's drag scene, as she makes the transformation from average college student to sexy showgirl. The short documentary, directed and…
News Limited Network: United Nations wants control of web kill switch
A closed-door meeting to be held next month will determine if your Internet use will become governed by a UN agency – the ITU – in imposing greater controls and…
Mayor Ford removed! Well, I didn’t see that coming!
Full decision here For the reasons set out above, I have concluded that the respondent contravened s. 5 of the MCIA when he spoke and voted on a matter in…
Canadian Values in 2012
From the Globe and Mail: I find it interesting that the Charter is so high but at the same time the Patriation of the Constitution is so low. Filed under:…
5379…Rob Ford Walks The Plank
From The Huffington Post comes thisA court ruling has removed Rob Ford from his job as Toronto's mayor. Ford was found to have violated the Municipal Conflict-of-Interest Act by Ontario…