By The People
It’s an indication of just how far we have strayed, that Michael Chong’s bill merely seeks to put centuries old parliamentary conventions in writing. Not surprisingly, Andrew Coyne writes, there…
December 2013
An appeal court must not interfere with a trial judge’s findings of fact unless, in reaching them, the judge has committed a palpable and overriding error
Abraham v. Coblenz Holdings Ltd., 2013 BCCA 512 is a good current source for the principle that an appeal court must not interfere with a trial judge’s findings of fact…
You know you are too busy when…
…you are looking forward to a murder trial so you can relax and unwind …
Michael Chong and the Canadian Revolution
Well it's not exactly the French Revolution eh? But this being Canada it's probably the closest we can get to one. Michael Chong has presented his Reform Act that would…
The Evolution of Climate Change Lingo in a Warming World
There has been an evolution of words, terminology and ideas which has informed public discussions about climate change over the last 30 years. In the mid-1980s, popular science talk was…
Making them answer for their actions #nlpoli
Anyone who wants to understand the value of the House of Assembly need only look at Question Period on Tuesday. Liberal Andrew Parsons threw question after question at child, and…
Sun Media Begins Its Annual Round Of Xmas Layoffs
From TSF: More to come, at least in Ontario. Bleak start to the holiday season. Thought Scrooge resigned…guess not.
Rob Ford: The Mock Satanists and The Movie
Golly. Because I've been so busy trying to stay on top of the Senate scandal, I haven't been able to write anything about the continuing adventures of Rob Ford. But…
The Coin-Change Problem
Since moving to the UK, I’ve been interested in what’s called the "coin-change problem." Simply put, it comes down to what is the best set of coins that minimizes the…
If the deputy premier wants free speech for Ukraine so badly, why is he attacking it in Alberta?
Alberta Deputy Premier Thomas Lukaszuk in the Rotunda of the Alberta Legislature. Note, in the background at left, Wildrose Opposition Leader Danielle Smith. Below, a recent Twitter message from Mr.…
Why Reform Will Fail
Source: CBC News: Conservative MP Michael Chong Makes Bid to Fix Parliament Even with Perrin’s e-mails being found amongst the clutter, and some shake ups in the Senate, let’s take…
Why Reform Will Fail
Source: CBC News: Conservative MP Michael Chong Makes Bid to Fix ParliamentEven with Perrin's e-mails being found amongst the clutter, and some shake ups in the Senate, let's take a…
Why Reform Will Fail
Source: CBC News: Conservative MP Michael Chong Makes Bid to Fix Parliament Even with Perrin’s e-mails being found amongst the clutter, and some shake ups in the Senate, let’s take…
Tuesday Night Cat Blogging
Cat naps.
Government That Works: CPP is Healthy Say Actuaries
Every 3 years the Canada Pension Plan is analyzed by professional actuaries (with peer review by independent actuaries picked by the UK government) to analyze its financies against the best…
Government That Works: CPP is Healthy Say Actuaries
Every 3 years the Canada Pension Plan is analyzed by professional actuaries (with peer review by independent actuaries picked by the UK government) to analyze its financies against the best…
Government That Works: CPP is Healthy Say Actuaries
Every 3 years the Canada Pension Plan is analyzed by professional actuaries (with peer review by independent actuaries picked by the UK government) to analyze its financies against the best…
2C Target is Too Little, Too Late
The majority of world leaders agree that we must keep global warming from exceeding 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels if we’re to avoid catastrophic climate change. They agree to…
Government That Works: CPP is Healthy Say Actuaries
Every 3 years the Canada Pension Plan is analyzed by professional actuaries (with peer review by independent actuaries picked by the UK government) to analyze its financies against the best…
Kringle and other holiday traditions
This Friday, come on down to the Hintonburg Community Centre for the HCA’s annual Kringle Event – kids get to spend some time with Santa, make some crafts, consume a…