Who knew?
I guess the biggest news of the day is that Kate Middleton has breasts. Wow, people. Just, wow.
2012
Theatre Producer Charges For Gay Play
Slap reader Christian submits this bit of craziness: David Cecil, a British theatre producer, is facing a possible prison sentence after staging a play criticizing Uganda’s anti-gay attitudes. The performance,…
Your Future. Their Hands. More Russell #nlpoli
In 2011, Keith Russell was dumped from his position as a cabinet minister in the Nunatsiavut government. Nunatsiavut president Jim Lyall issued a statement afterward that included this section: Quite…
Unlawful conduct conspiracy
Gentech Insurance Ltd. v. Martina, 2012 ONCA 605 has a useful summary of the law regarding unlawful conduct conspiracy: The trial judge was not referred to this court’s decision in…
CBC’s Power and Politics covers the hearing on Bell’s takeover
Bell’s proposed power grab of Astral Media would mean fewer media and telecom choice, higher prices and less opportunity for free speech. With Bell’s $3.4-Billion purchase currently under review, the…
Accepting a guilty plea
Section 606 of the Criminal Code provides: Conditions for accepting guilty plea (1.1) A court may accept a plea of guilty only if it is satisfied that the accused (a)…
Sept. 14: What didn’t happen in the TandT…
In the last two days, physicians at the Moncton Hospital and medical staff at the Dumont have voted for a government moratorium on fracking for shale gas in this province.…
Campaign Capers: It’s not much but it’s all I’ve got
I wonder if it ever occurs to Conservatives that when their luck changes and they find themselves on the outside looking in, they might be subject to a little payback.…
Be Strong
Dear Princess Kate Middleton: Let me open this missive by saying I don’t actually give much of a rat’s arse about the social and class structure to which you now…
Women in Canadian Politics Approaching Parity?
There was a bit of chit-chat about Pauline Marois (left) becoming the first premier of Québec which got lost in the unfortunate shooting on election night. That’s probably why I…
Why can’t weather reporters say the words “climate change” when they talk about extreme weather?
Check out this video satire of network television, its lack of coverage of climate change, and a weather person who says enough is enough. Featuring Kai Nagata, former writer-in-residence of…
On PEI Smoking may be helping gov’t!
Walking into the grocery store an hour or so ago, I had to stand and wait while husband went to buy a lotto ticket. Good thing because I picked up…
Ask Me Anything #4: Romance, Part II
This is the second part of my response to Patti about romance. Part I is here. My love life wasn’t always a bed of roses. Most of what I know…
Your Future. Their Hands. Weakest Link edition #nlpoli
Fact: Sandy Collins is the member of the House of Assembly for Terra Nova. Fact: Collins is a provincial Conservative. Fact: Sandy Collins supports Muskrat Falls. Fact: Collins was executive…
Candidate For Sask NDP Leadership Calls For End To Corporate And Union Contributions In The Province
NDP leadership candidate Erin Weir is calling for a ban on corporate and union financial contributions to Saskatchewan political parties. “We need to free Saskatchewan politics from big money and…
Friday Morning Links
Assorted content to end your week. – Jeffrey Simpson marks Peter Lougheed’s passing by discussing what he brought to Alberta’s political scene that’s been sorely lacking ever since: Mr. Lougheed,…
Edgar Peter Lougheed 1928-2012
Peter Lougheed helped Alberta come of age in the 70s I’ll leave the extended eulogies for those who knew the man and lived through his heyday as Alberta Premier. What…
Right-wing Toronto Mayor Rob Ford should step down: POLL
Fifty-five per cent Torontonians want their right-wing Mayor Rob Ford to leave office if he is found guilty in the ongoing conflict of interest case, according to the results of…
140Law – Legal Headlines for Friday, September 14, 2012
Here are the leading legal headlines from Wise Law on Twitter for Friday, September 14, 2012: Why lawyers will love the iPhone 5 Recommendations for New Manitoba Legislation to Remove…
Peter Lougheed
Peter Lougheed had a political pedigree. His grandfather was a senator and a partner in R.B. Bennett’s law firm. But, during the Depression, the family lost its fortune and —…