Go-to Websites for Legal Assistants and Law Clerks
For anyone starting out in their career as a legal assistant or law clerk, especially at a small to mid-sized firm, setting up internet bookmarks can be a lifesaver. Here…
November 2014
Witnesses credibility and inconsistency
R. v. A.M., 2014 ONCA 769: First, every witness, irrespective of age, is an individual whose credibility and evidence should be assessed according to criteria appropriate to his or her…
Reviewing a civil jury verdict
Stilwell v. World Kitchen Inc., 2014 ONCA 770: First, the standard of review of civil jury verdicts is exceptionally high. A civil jury’s verdict should be set aside only where…
North Vancouver Teachers Weren’t Informed And Aren’t Impressed By New Partnership With Chevron
From now until November 30, if parents and teachers want to support Lower Mainland schools, all they need to do is fuel up at Chevron gas stations within their district.…
North Vancouver Teachers Weren’t Informed And Aren’t Impressed By New Partnership With Chevron
From now until November 30, if parents and teachers want to support lower mainland schools, all they need to do is fuel up at Chevron gas stations within their district.…
Nov. 4: I didn’t think they’d publish it.
When the UN published its report on climate change, it said that a) it is almost entirely man-made b)it’s largely a result of the burning of fossil fuels c) if…
Is America Still Going to Pot?
We’ll know by the end of the day. Initiatives to legalize pot are on the ballot today in Alaska, Oregon and Washington D.C. that could see those jurisdictions join the…
Experts reviewing how to fix the damage to Parliament
With apologies to Kathryn May of the Ottawa Citizen Bullet d Damage scarring the halls of Parliament’s Centre Block after the gunfight government that killed Michael Zehaf-Bibeau responsible government is…
Defeating the enemy from the sky
Filed under: Cartoons (Single Panel), Making fun of Conservatives, Making fun of Harper
A Broken Model Of Capitalism: The Latest Poster Child
Despite being on track to meet its 2014 financial objectives, Scotiabank, with a total $5.57 billion of net profit in the first three quarters of 2014, has announced it is…
"Coal Is The Future" – Tony Abbott
Australia’s prime ministerial windbag, Tony Abbott, leaves no doubt about where he stands on climate change – it’s “crap.” Since coming to power, the now seriously unpopular Abbott has wasted…
Auditor General’s Report: B.C. Oil and Gas Industry Handed $1.25B in Incentives Since 2009
According to British Columbia’s auditor general, the province has handed out $1.25 billion in financial incentives to the oil and gas sector since 2009 to encourage production. Auditor General Carol…
Auditor General’s Report: B.C. Oil and Gas Industry Handed $1.25B in Incentives Since 2009
According to British Columbia’s auditor general, the province has handed out $1.25 billion in financial incentives to the oil and gas sector since 2009 to encourage production. Auditor General Carol…
Shell Sponsors London Climate Change Conference
Senior officials from business, government, NGOs and academic institutions gathered in London this week for policy institute, the Chatham House’s annual conference on climate change. The conference, held on 3-4…
Fair and Balanced? Of Course, It’s Israel!
Let’s keep this in perspective. That takes us back to 2010 when an Israeli court acquitted an army captain of all charges related to his slaughter of a 13-year old…
The Pentagon Re-Thinks the F-35
A report from the Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments seems to toss a wet blanket over the controversial and troubled F-35. It’s been known for some time that some…
Your Daily Digital Digest for Tuesday, November 4, 2014
Your news links for today: Minister Blaney announces strengthened partnership with Canadian Internet Registration Authority to further secure Canadian websites – Canada News Centre Therrien: Sites’ privacy practices too complicated…
SOS Alternatives to Capitalism
Image from Public Domain Montreal Serai had the opportunity to discuss SOS: Alternatives to Capitalism – a handy, slim compendium of vital, essential thoughts and discussions on the concept of…
The Leading Terrorist State
Photo by Arlo K. Abrahamson “It’s official: The U.S. is the world’s leading terrorist state, and proud of it.” That should have been the headline for the lead story in…