The Trouble with Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program
Many feel bad for the Royal Bank Employees being replaced by temporary foreign workers however they are only the latest example of what is wrong with the Temporary Foreign Worker…
April 2013
The Trouble with Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program
Many feel bad for the Royal Bank Employees being replaced by temporary foreign workers however they are only the latest example of what is wrong with the Temporary Foreign Worker…
The Trouble with Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program
Many feel bad for the Royal Bank Employees being replaced by temporary foreign workers however they are only the latest example of what is wrong with the Temporary Foreign Worker…
Wind Mobile, Mobilicity & Public Mobile withdraw from CWTA for Big Telecom bias
Canada’s independent cell phone carriers have pulled out of the CWTA (the cell phone industry lobby group) because of a “consistent bias” for Rogers, Bell, and Telus – including the…
Glen Canning: Rehtaeh Parsons was my daughter (updated)
There’s more, here. It’s hard, but you should read all of it. “To the Justice Minister of Nova Scotia Rehtaeh Parsons thought the worst outcome for her case would be…
Stephen Colbert Highlights DeSmog’s Exxon Arkansas Tar Sands Spill No Fly Zone Investigation
The Colbert Report last night featured DeSmogBlog‘s investigative findings on the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) delegating authority over its “no-fly zone” above the Mayflower tar sands spill site to…
Canadian children pay the price of austerity — report
Who pays for government austerity? A new report by UNICEF would suggest it is Canadian children. Relative to other nations, Canada is stuck in the middle of 29 wealthy nations…
More Corporate Arrogance From Porter Air
I recently wrote a post on Porter Air and its shameful treatment of its fuel handlers, most of whom start that crucial position at about $12 per hour and are…
Tim Hudak’s Tinpot Vision for Ontario
I have never liked Tim Hudak. There are some conservative leaders out there that I can tolerate, but Tim Hudak is not one of them. However, even though I’ve never…
EG Radio this week: EcoBricks, Ontario Home Comfort and Rachel Carson
On Earthgauge Radio this week, Xerez Bridglall will bring us her interview with two Carleton University undergraduate students who participated in the Alternative Spring Break (ASB) program this year. ASB…
NEB should abandon undemocratic limits on public comment
Wednesday, April 10, 2013 Last Thursday, April 4th the National Energy Board (NEB) announced that anyone who wished to comment on Enbridge’s Line 9 pipeline proposal in Central Canada even…
NEB should abandon undemocratic limits on public comment
Wednesday, April 10, 2013 Last Thursday, April 4th the National Energy Board (NEB) announced that anyone who wished to comment on Enbridge’s Line 9 pipeline proposal in Central Canada even…
Feds to seek CBC list through courts
National Revenue Minister Gail Shea says Ottawa will use the courts to try and get the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation to hand over leaked data naming people who have allegedly used…
Feds to seek CBC list through courts
National Revenue Minister Gail Shea says Ottawa will use the courts to try and get the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation to hand over leaked data naming people who have allegedly used…
Canadian Social Change Podcast, Six Weeks In
Six weeks ago, I announced the launch of a new radio/podcasting project called Talking Radical Radio. It’s a weekly, half-hour show that broadcasts in-depth interviews with people involved in a…
A new chapter for book channel? Bell Media seeks greater flexibility by Steve Ladurantaye
Columnist says Bell Media hopes to save Book Television by focusing less on shows about actual books, and more on dramas and comedies based on books.
A new chapter for book channel? Bell Media seeks greater flexibility by Steve Ladurantaye
Columnist says Bell Media hopes to save Book Television by focusing less on shows about actual books, and more on dramas and comedies based on books.
BBC Publishes Contract of New Director General to Improve Transparency by Georg Szalai
In a first, the U.K. public broadcaster details Tony Hall’s employment deal, which includes a shorter notice period.
BBC Publishes Contract of New Director General to Improve Transparency by Georg Szalai
In a first, the U.K. public broadcaster details Tony Hall’s employment deal, which includes a shorter notice period.
First Nation Taking on Canada-China Trade Deal Needs Your Help
A legal challenge by a BC First Nation may hold the last, best hope in the battle to protect Canada’s resources, environment and democracy from the Canada-China trade deal, known…