China in the age of transition
According to the world historical statistics compiled by Angus Maddison, in 1820 China was the world’s largest national economy, accounting for 33 percent of the gross world economic product. Over…
2014
April 7: Of Malaysian flights…..
NewsToday has yet another nothing story on the disappearance of a Malaysian airliner. That’s a major story for the day in national and international affairs. Among the others – a…
The Price Of Power, Wind Vs…
Onshore wind power has come of age, and not just in the U.S. This…chart shows the levelized cost of energy worldwide, using data from Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF). Average…
You probably don’t want to read about this — but should
Nobody wants to talk about it yet 50 per cent of those who experience it are likely to lose their jobs. In Alberta one in five employees reported its impact…
Common law peace bonds
R. v. Siemens, 2012 ABPC 116: What is the test for ordering a person to enter into a recognizance to keep the peace at common law? Grounds for such an…
Laying a private information
Ambrosi v. British Columbia (Attorney General), 2014 BCCA 123 : There are two stages to commencing a prosecution under the Criminal Code. The first is laying an information and the…
Your Daily Digital Digest for Monday, April 7, 2014
Your news links for today: Digital Canada 150: The digital strategy without a strategy – Toronto Star Bell raises prices, questions in the prairies – Angelus Novus Why Canada’s Cell…
The Rich Get Richer — But Nobody Else Does
That’s the conclusion of a report which was recently released by the Canadian Centre For Policy Alternatives. According to the Canadian Press: The country’s 86 richest individuals and families —…
What to expect tonight in Quebec
I want to begin by recapping my final prediction for the race. 72 – 39.5% – PLQ35 – 26.5% – PQ14 – 23.0% – CAQ4 – 9.0% – QS There…
April’s early breads
April has begun with three loaves of bread; generally successful efforts, although there’s still some tweaking to do with the recipes. As always. But I’m encouraged to try more –…
CP book launch and John Greyson talk
This is the poster for the John Greyson talk and CP book launch in Montreal in a few days. Can’t wait!
Point made Wynne, move on Hudak.
The late Keith Davey explained it that the point of the Truth Squad that got a great deal of media coverage in the 1963 election campaign was not to correct…
Overwhelming Proof You Can’t Eat Enough Fruit and Vegetables
We all know that fruits and vegetables are good for us – but did you know that at any age you can reduce your risk of death by 42%? According…
ConCalls: No Charges Despite New Prescott #RoboCon Information
After giving some immunity to a man who either lied to me, or to Elections Canada’s investigators, Canada’s election agency has no new charges to announce against the perpetrators of…
Time To Get Your Eye Back On The Ball, Tom
Apparently NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair hasn’t figured out what the ball is in Canadian politics today. He also took shots at both Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Trudeau.Trudeau, in particular,…
140 Law – Legal Headlines for Monday, April 7, 2014
Here are the leading legal headlines from Wise Law on Twitter for Monday, April 7, 2014: Livent auditor Deloitte ordered to pay $84.8-million for failing detect fraud | Financial Post…
Olivia on cover of this morning’s 24
Her campaign office opening was so packed yesterday morning that people – including war roomers! – were out on the sidewalk. Not bad.
I Nominate Him For A Nobel Prize
The category? That’s yet to be determined. Any suggestions? Recommend this Post