Steve Anderson speaks to CTV about the CRTC Wireless Code of Conduct
Here’s our own Steve Anderson talking about what the recently released CRTC wireless Code of Conduct rules mean for Canadians. read more
June 2013
28 organizations call for public policy review on for-profit plasma collection
OPSEU is among twenty-eight organizations that have signed a public letter calling on Health Canada to consult before licensing the for-profit Canadian Plasma Resources to collect and pay for plasma…
Toronto-bound
…shortly, anyway. First lunching at my favourite resto on Earth, the Yang Sheng. My wake will be here. Had a great chat with two very impressive and highly professional Conservatives,…
Thursday Morning Links
This and that for your Thursday reading. – Paul Krugman writes that the only real difference between the latest global crisis and past depressions is that we’ve moved further and…
Ineffective assistance of counsel
R. v. Buckley, 2013 NSCA 73 holds: The standard of review for a claim of ineffective assistance of counsel is well settled. This court said in R. v.West, 2010 NSCA…
It is now illegal to wear a mask to a riot
(Just not for these guys.)
A Look at Toronto Centre
Yesterday, as every Liberal should know, Bob Rae resigned from his seat in Parliament as representative for Toronto Centre in order to pursue is current job as negotiator for a…
New column day
Here, on the CCPA’s recent report (PDF) on child poverty in Canada – and the affordable options which could eradicate that poverty based on a few simple choices. For further…
Is the BC Government Preparing to Approve Contaminated Site Dump in Shawnigan’s Watershed?
< Is the BC Government Preparing to Approve Contaminated Site Dump in Shawnigan’s Watershed? By Richard Hughes, on June 20th, 2013 Shawnigan Alternate CVRD Director Kelly Musselwhite posted this report…
Bike Delivery Business on the Rise
Red Riding Goods is one of a few companies in Toronto that deliver goods via bicycles. In other cities from Mumbai to San Francisco bike-based delivery is nothing new and…
[Infographic] Debunking the Economic and National Security Myths Around Keystone XL Pipeline
Today, billionaire clean energy philanthropist Tom Steyer held a press conference to debunk the myths that the Keystone XL pipeline will lead to major economic growth and national security. Keystone…
We Need High Energy Prices, but Low Energy Costs
The Washington post’s Wonkblog posted something the other day on the issue of energy efficiency. More specifically: what role does it play in economic growth and greenhouse gas reduction, what…
June 20: How not to write a news story…
It’s on page 1. The page is well chosen. This is far the biggest story in today’s newspaper. The story is that a majority of New Brunswickers have grave doubts…
140 Law – Legal Headlines for Thursday, June 20, 2013
Here are the leading legal headlines from Wise Law on Twitter for Thursday, June 20, 2013: Dozens of children seized from Manitoba Mennonite community BMO sees diversity as a competitive…
It’s All About the Money
Almost every council decision comes with the subtext question, “Can we afford it?” Everything not procedural or administrative is usually about the cost. Who pays, whose budget does it come…
A New Transparency For Harper?
Sometimes the truth can be ugly indeed. H/t Canadians Rallying To Unseat Harper Recommend this Post
Rae The Public Servant
A Trudeau led the Liberal Party when Bob Rae entered the House of Commons. And a Trudeau leads that party as Rae leaves. The Dippers were never sure Rae was…