“Investigative” or “Investigatory” Receiverships
Akagi v. Synergy Group (2000) Inc., 2015 ONCA 368 The idea of appointing a receiver or monitor with investigative powers – and sometimes, with only those powers – has emerged…
May 2015
Rachel Notley’s Cabinet
Later today at a public celebration on the legislature grounds, Alberta’s new NDP government will be sworn in. With a large number of inexperienced MLAs elected, many are suggesting that…
An Open Letter to Stephen Harper about the Debates
Dear Mr Harper: I understand that you’ve decided not to participate in the traditional election debates hosted by the three major TV networks, Global, CTV and CBC. Incidentally, isn’t it…
Stuff happens, week 19: Debbie does disgrace; gold for Canada; Edmonton icon passes
For the third week in a row, Deborah Drever reigned as Alberta’s most talked-about NDP MLA. Or, more to the point, Alberta’s most talked-about former NDP MLA. The last straw.…
An Empty Podium
Given the firm rejection by Mr. Harper to join in the leaders’ debates being arranged by a consortium of broadcasters, it would seem only fitting to have an empty podium…
Sunday Morning Links
Assorted content for your Sunday reading. – Heather Boushey writes about the Great Gatsby Curve showing a direct correlation between equality and social mobility – and conversely, that high inequality…
Mad Max: Reality Road
It was so close. First, a mini-comparison: It wasn’t as gripping and shocking as the original Road Warrior, and my son called it before we went in: more explosions and…
Ban the Thing Keeping Us All Fed!
Boo-urns I continue to be perplexed by the anti-GM (genetically modified) food groups, who were out yesterday in force in 48 cities across the world, including Toronto.A lot of these…
The Hair’s hopes in Quebec are fading.
The pundits are catching on. There are a paucity of votes for the Hair and his party among voters in Quebec. Mind you, there are even fewer for the Bloc.…
Follow The Money
http://www.10tv.com Recently, Linda McQuaig asked a question which, so far, has stayed under the radar. Who, she asked, owns Stephen Harper? Mr. Harper has done his best to keep
Stephen Harper Gets Three Slaps in the Face From his Own Supporters
As you know I've started portraying Stephen Harper not only as a cowardly puppet, and the most monstrous leader this country has ever known.As well as a hopeless incompetent, and…
Adult Autism Center Information Protest At The Legislature May 28 at 1:30
Autism Advocacy NB Event: Adult Autism Center Information Protest Where: NB Legislature Grounds, Fredericton When: Thursday, May 28 at 1:30 Who: Anyone who wishes to advocate for an adult autism…
Debate Debate Redux
The federal Conservative Party says it won’t participate in the traditional leaders’ debates run by a consortium of broadcasters………They are however pushing for a number of “independently staged debates” where…
Your Ward News Being Investigated
When you publish articles on a blog such as this and cover the content that we do, you walk a fine line. You try to expose violent racist and make…
The Irish Referendum and the Lessons for Canadian Progressives
Now that the referendum in Ireland is over, and the great battle won, I want to tell you about something I learned from that campaign, that I believe can help…
The Inexpensive Computer Comes With Expensive Shipping Option Only
When I read about the $9 computer on Crash Bang Labs’ Facebook page, I was ready to help kick start that CHIP. But I got to the payment screen when…
CVAF Can Visualize Angry Flames
It was the Cathedral Village Arts Festival today, a crowded street fair down 13th Avenue in Regina. It was hot, and it didn’t rain (like it does many years). I…
The strikes sweeping Germany are here to stay | Wolfgang Streeck | Comment is free | The Guardian
The strikes sweeping Germany are here to stay | Wolfgang Streeck | Comment is free | The Guardian. German strikes once seemed like German jokes: a contradiction in terms. But…
Saturday Evening Links
This and that for your Saturday reading. – Keith Banting and John Myles note that income inequality should be a major theme in Canada’s federal election. And Karl Nerenberg points…
Finally, a voice Harper may listen to
A carbon tax is an eminently fair and sensible approach to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. And big oil agrees. At least Steve Williams, CEO of Canada’s largest oil and gas…