Liberals Lead in 3 out of 4 By-Elections: Forum Poll
As most should be aware by now, our dear Prime Minister has called four by-elections for November 25th, just over a month away. Those ridings are Bourassa, Toronto Centre, Provencher,…
October 2013
In Canada, we must acknowledge our own holocaust
In a weekend Globe and Mail column Doug Saunders makes the argument that while the Canadian residential schools tragedy certainly has many characteristics of genocide, it may be best if…
Abandoning Ship?
Perhaps the Puffster will receive another lifeline soon? H/t The Globe and Mail Recommend this Post
Monday Morning Links
Miscellaneous material to start your week. – Marc Lee writes that British Columbia has learned nothing about the dangers of staple economics. But Christy Clark has certainly learned something from…
Jason Cherniak launches campaign for Liberal nomination in Aurora-Oak Ridges-Richmond Hill
It’s always fun when a friend throws their hat in the political ring, and so it was an honour Sunday to venture up to Aurora as Jason Cherniak launched his…
Toronto needs a mayor: “I’m so f**king mad at you”
Joe Warmington is a colleague of mine at the Sun, and someone who I like and trust a great deal. And that’s not just me. Joe is respected by many…
140 Law – Legal Headlines for Monday, October 21, 2013
Here are the leading legal headlines from Wise Law on Twitter for Monday, October 21, 2013: Wise Law Blog: What is an Ontario Power of Attorney for Personal Care? Omar…
Federal Government joins litigation against Quebec’s Anti-Clarity Act legislation
It has taken years to get to Court but the intervention is a good idea: Story here
The Hair hypes his legacy.
Is the door to the Airbus A310 wide enough? Is it high enough? Did that inflated head of perfect hair find an easier way to get on the airplane for…
Day Five: Warren’s still a free man!
Censorship opponent Mark Bourrie’s efforts notwithstanding, I still have yet to hear from the police, the Crown or anyone else, for that matter. I’m sure it’s just because the police…
So, this means all the political parties are going to immediately stop using personal email accounts to do business, right?
Right? Don’t raise expectations you can’t exceed, Chretien used to tell us. Some people should heed that advice, but they won’t.
Prime Minister James Moore?
I’m not sure he wants or needs my thumbs up, but I agree with Tim’s piece in this morning’s Hill Times bulletin: James Moore would indeed made for a formidable…
What is an Ontario Power of Attorney for Personal Care?
This week at Wise Law Blog, we are exploring Powers of Attorney for Care, and end-of-life care decisions, generally. Join us as Simran Bakshi, Student-at-Law, considers a the questions and…
Will Wallin And Duffy Sink The Ship?
Pam Wallin says she will challenge her suspension from the Senate. Mike Duffy has a doctor’s note to cover his absence. But several sources have reported that he is very…
Racism: Washington Redskins Football Team
Natives find the term Redskins highly offense. It has the historic background as follows: “Back not so long ago, when there was a bounty on the heads of the Indian…
The scientific case for Sunday Assemblies
I like to think that my drive to see The Sunday Assembly succeed is not driven by a religious fervour and blind faith but an argument, based on evidence, that…
Vale delays Long Harbour smelter… again #nlpoli
Earlier this year, mining giant Vale was saying they’d start production at the new Long Harbour smelter in 2013, but after a meeting with Premier Kathy Dunderdale in Brazil, the…
Stephen Harper and the Quebec Card
There are many things to worry about what Stephen Harper might do to Canada, especially now that he is desperate. From forcing through his pipelines at gunpoint, to threatening the…
Life In Scarborough Part Whatever +1: The State Of Coffee In Scarborough
Noticed today that the Coffee Time outlet next to Kennedy Avenue subway station had gone TU. It was obviously too upscale for this neighborhood. It’s been replaced by a pimply…