Campaign Capers: I got nothin’
Seriously, I haven’t seen any developments on any of the stories that have been the subject of these posts. I’m thinking that the Supreme Court and Elections Canada are all…
2012
BP Settlement Deal Could Put Taxpayers On The Hook For Spill Costs
A proposed settlement deal between the federal government and BP over their involvement in the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil rig explosion and subsequent oil leak could shift the burden of…
Chopped Liver, Everyone?
Comedians like Don Rickles, whenever he felt slighted, would turn to host Johnny Carson and ask, “What am I, chopped liver?” I couldn’t help but think of that line when…
The Canada-US FTA at 25
My take, in the Globe Economy Lab today.
Ottawa-bound
Not because of the nascent Liberal leadership race. Not for top secret political meetings. It’s way, way more important than that. My daughter is graduating from high school, and she…
The "Death Threat" Internet Scam Continues!
It is clear the original email went to hundreds if not thousands in the legal community — my entire office got it! But I got a follow-up… So I guess…
A Phone Call to Diagnose Parkinson’s
About a week from now I’ll be running to fundraise for the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s’ research. As a result of my participation, I’ve been researching Parkinson’s and…
At least it’s not field hockey
Jenna hated physical education. All the girls stared at her in the change-room (she was one of the first to develop), and her hand-eye coordination was rotten. Reaping class, on…
J Douglas Crane QC tribute dinner
J. Douglas Crane, QC Last night was the J Douglas Crane QC tribute dinner. While Doug continues to be an active lawyer the stories of his years at the Bar…
Masters of our debt-ridden domain #nlpoli
Premier Kathy Dunderdale confirmed on Wednesday that companies looking to develop Labrador mines have been getting good results from their inquiries about buying electricity from Hydro-Quebec. According to Dunderdale, the…
Prairie Bible Institute abuse survivors stand for survivors abused in missionary boarding school
Prairie Bible Institute Abuse Survivors are standing in support of former missionary kids who were abused at their boarding school run by The Christian and Missionary Alliance in Mamou, Guinea.…
Non-Christian prison chaplains chopped by Ottawa
Perhaps I am biased but to me this is wrong. Yes, of course a Christian minister can provide spiritual counsel to a Muslim or a Jew; but if one faith…
Rob Anders and the Reform Party Reborn
Oh. My. Zombie. I'm afraid that Rob Anders is entering the final stages of his earthly degradation.Just a few days ago that grotesque Con was accusing Tom Mulcair of killing…
God Save the Queen
Neil Young, bless him, recorded this ode to HM
Anti Gay Hate Group Steals Wedding Photo
The engagement photograph showed Brian Edwards and Tom Privitere at their happiest, celebrating their love and upcoming marriage. Two years later, they were shocked to see it used in an…
Anti Gay Hate Group Steals Wedding Photo
The engagement photograph showed Brian Edwards and Tom Privitere at their happiest, celebrating their love and upcoming marriage. Two years later, they were shocked to see it used in an…
Anti Gay Hate Group Steals Wedding Photo
The engagement photograph showed Brian Edwards and Tom Privitere at their happiest, celebrating their love and upcoming marriage. Two years later, they were shocked to see it used in an…
Sun News Network apologizes … sort of … while the CRTC runs and the CBSC surrenders
Intrepid CRTC investigator looks into Sun News Network’s on-air obscenities. Agents of the Canadian broadcast regulator may not be exactly as illustrated. Below: Sun News commentator Ezra Levant; Bernie M.…
Anders Pushing Transgender Hysteria
Calgary MP Rob Anders has once again drawn criticism for controversial comments, this time about the transgender community.Anders wants to stop Bill C279, a private member's bill that would amend…