Review: Yellow Ribbons
The social shifts that this book describes enrage me. But the fact that this book describes them makes me very happy. There are a few key elements in what it…
2013
Justin Trudeau on the fence.
One of the fun aspects of politics is watching the dance of a politician trying desperately to stay on both sides of an issue. It would have been especially interesting…
Chevron’s Scorched Earth Strategy To Derail Justice for Its Victims
From Richmond, CA to Ecuador to Romania, communities impacted by oil giant Chevron’s operations are rising up to demand justice. Chevron’s response in each case has been consistently irresponsible: Deny…
Twenty years ago today
I looked for an hour, and couldn’t find a single Canadian newspaper front page on the Internet. Figures. So this will have to do. (If you can find one, please…
It’s a riot watching Canadian pundits twisting themselves into knots on the teevee over Duffy, Wallin and whatshisname
I’ve only got basic cable meaning the only things to watch are sports and news. The latter is relatively new to me because I have stayed away from news shows…
‘Til Death
Yesterday, in the Postmedia papers, Andrew Coyne wondered why Stephen Harper would risk so much over Mike Duffy’s expenses. He ended his column by paraphrasing Thomas More in A Man…
Ontario Powers of Attorney for Care: The Courts’ Role in End-of-Life Care Decisions
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…
Could the Conservative Party finish 3rd in 2015?
Simple answer: Ayeup! In fact if current trends continue, I’d expect it. How is this possible? For that answer we need to look at some past examples of a government…
One more reason why Justin Trudeau deserves to be Prime Minister
Read this: “For me to criticize my Prime Minister while I’m on a foreign visit is just not the way I was raised,” said Mr. Trudeau, who is a staunch…
Dear Pamela
Ms Wallin (and messers Duffy and Brazeau): The plum you received from Stephen Harper turned out to be laced with poison. That is a small shame. I have some advice…
Where there’s smoke… #nlpoli
Four members of a political caucus don’t usually demand their leader’s resignation unless they had a reason… or a bunch of reasons that built up over time. As it turns…
Why Stephen Harper Will Not Escape the Senate Scandal
It's almost impossible to imagine a more depraved and disgusting spectacle, than the sight of Stephen Harper preparing to meet his rabid base, and posing as Mr Clean.By trying to…
No statue for victims of Canadian Capitalism in Bangladesh?
Our federal government, suddenly flush with cash it seems, has earmarked $1.5 million for a group called Tribute to Liberty so they can build a statue to honour victims of…
No statue for victims of Canadian Capitalism in Bangladesh?
Our federal government, suddenly flush with cash it seems, has earmarked $1.5 million for a group called Tribute to Liberty so they can build a statue to honour victims of…
Stephen Harper flip flops … now says a ‘FEW’ people knew about Nigel Wright’s $90,000 cheque to Mike Duffy .. not just Nigel Wright
‘Where there was once just Nigel Wright, the prime minister said for the first time Thursday that a “few” people knew of the scheme to pay Sen. Mike Duffy $90,000…
No statue for victims of Canadian Capitalism in Bangladesh?
Our federal government, suddenly flush with cash it seems, has earmarked $1.5 million for a group called Tribute to Liberty so they can build a statue to honour victims of…
Why Spain’s teachers and students are on strike today
Reblogged from Revolting Europe: Javier López* The crisis is having a devastating impact on essential public services such as education. Until 2009 the public expenditure on education was approaching the…
Economics students aim to tear up free-market syllabus | Business | The Guardian
Economics students aim to tear up free-market syllabus | Business | The Guardian. Undergraduates at Manchester University propose overhaul of orthodox teachings to embrace alternative theories Phillip Inman, economics correspondent…