Zorg Report 2014-11-04 04:31:00
In Full Damage-Control Mode, CBC Urges: It’s Not Jian Ghomeshi’s Problem—it’s Yours One of the most shameful things about the Ghomeshi situation is that the CBC, in full damage-control mode,…
November 2014
Zorg Report 2014-11-04 04:31:00
In Full Damage-Control Mode, CBC Urges: It’s Not Jian Ghomeshi’s Problem—it’s YoursOne of the most shameful things about the Ghomeshi situation is that the CBC, in full damage-control mode, is…
More political stragedy #nlpoli
Paul Davis started out as Premier talking about his plan to run a national competition to find a communications director for his office. There’s been no mention of Davis’ missing…
Zorg Report 2014-11-04 03:31:00
In Full Damage-Control Mode, CBC Urges: It’s Not Jian Ghomeshi’s Problem—it’s Yours One of the most shameful things about the Ghomeshi situation is that the CBC, in full damage-control mode,…
Naheed Nenshi—world’s best mayor?
Recently, Canada suffered through the pain and embarrassment of having the world’s worst mayor. Is it possible we can now rise above the humiliation with the world’s best mayor? Calgary’s…
Conservative parties squirm as fired AHS executive triumphs over government, controversial MLA quits opposition caucus
This just in from Alberta’s two conservative parties. Below: former Alberta Health Services CFO Allaudin Merali, Alberta Premier Jim Prentice, MLA Joe Anglin (CBC Photo), Wildrose Leader Danielle Smith, former…
Corrupt Spanish politics faces shock therapy from an angry electorate | Miguel-Anxo Murado | Comment is free | The Guardian
Corrupt Spanish politics faces shock therapy from an angry electorate | Miguel-Anxo Murado | Comment is free | The Guardian. Being “between Pinto and Valdemoro” is an old Spanish saying…
MP Del M’Antstro motion could delay sentencing, loss of seat
Inspired by this headline: http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/mp-dean-del-mastro-motion-could-delay-sentencing-loss-of-seat-1.2822089
Conflict and judicial recusal
Conflict of interest remains a challenging area for judicial officers. The recent Newfoundland and Labrador decision in Cabana v. Newfoundland and Labrador, 2014 NLCA 34 suggests that disqualifying conflict may…
Clearing the Air
Well, I think we need to talk about a few things. In truth, I struggled with quite a while on how to write this post. Yes, we need to address…
Clearing the Air
Well, I think we need to talk about a few things.In truth, I struggled with quite a while on how to write this post. Yes, we need to address the…
Clearing the Air
Well, I think we need to talk about a few things. In truth, I struggled with quite a while on how to write this post. Yes, we need to address…
Everyone began to call family, letting them know they were okay
It must have been very scary in the Conservative caucus room. Not the usual “Man oh man, is Harper ever cuckoo” kind of scary. The “Is the crazy (not a…
Let’s not be too quick to cheer for the market as oil prices slump
Another title for this piece could be oil prices and politics. The last few weeks have been full of worries about the fate of Canada’s oil sector. Global oil prices…
Earth will not be moved on our watch, Canada enters the war
Back in early October the Guardian reported that British jets bombed an ISIS pickup truck, complete with pictures. Well move over Brits, the Canucks have landed, well actually took off,…
Earth will not be moved on our watch, Canada enters the war
Back in early October the Guardian reported that British jets bombed an ISIS pickup truck, complete with pictures.Well move over Brits, the Canucks have landed, well actually took off, refueled…
Earth will not be moved on our watch, Canada enters the war
Back in early October the Guardian reported that British jets bombed an ISIS pickup truck, complete with pictures. Well move over Brits, the Canucks have landed, well actually took off,…
“Citizen Interventions” Have Cost Canada’s Tar Sands Industry $17B, New Report Shows
Oil companies and fossil fuel investors seeking further developments in the Alberta tar sands have been dealt another setback with the publication of a report showing producers lost $17.1 billion…
“Citizen Interventions” Have Cost Canada’s Tar Sands Industry $17B, New Report Shows
Oil companies and fossil fuel investors seeking further developments in the Alberta tar sands have been dealt another setback with the publication of a report showing producers lost $17.1 billion…