The Panda PM and the Pandering Patrician #elxn42
pa·tri·cian n. 1. A person of refined upbringing. 2. A member of an aristocracy; an aristocrat. PM Stephen Harper got a jump-start on his electoral promise to increase the country's…
October 2015
The Panda PM and the Pandering Patrician #elxn42
pa·tri·cian n. 1. A person of refined upbringing. 2. A member of an aristocracy; an aristocrat. PM Stephen Harper got a jump-start on his electoral promise to increase the country’s…
Consumer to pay 19.8 cents for electricity in 2020: Nalcor #nlpoli
Muskrat Falls will ensure consumers in Newfoundland and Labrador pay much higher electricity rates than they otherwise needed to pay. The latest Nalcor estimate is that consumers in the province…
October 18, 2003: Andy Scott Called for a Strong National Autism Strategy; Will October 19, 2015 Deliver A Government That Will Make It Happen?
Andy Scott called for a REAL National Autism Strategy that would ensure treatment for autism 12 years ago, Munson, Thibeault, and Stoffer have continued the fight tirelessy. Will October 19…
October 18, 2003: Andy Scott Called for a Strong National Autism Strategy; Will October 19, 2015 Deliver A Government That Will Make It Happen?
Andy Scott called for a REAL National Autism Strategy that would ensure treatment for autism 12 years ago, Munson, Thibeault, and Stoffer have continued the fight tirelessy. Will October 19…
October 18, 2003: Andy Scott Called for a Strong National Autism Strategy; Will October 19, 2015 Deliver A Government That Will Make It Happen?
Andy Scott called for a REAL National Autism Strategy that would ensure treatment for autism 12 years ago, Munson, Thibeault, and Stoffer have continued the fight tirelessy. Will October 19…
October 18, 2003: Andy Scott Called for a Strong National Autism Strategy; Will October 19, 2015 Deliver A Government That Will Make It Happen?
Andy Scott called for a REAL National Autism Strategy that would ensure treatment for autism 12 years ago, Munson, Thibeault, and Stoffer have continued the fight tirelessy. Will October 19…
Guest Post: How the Alberta government can reform Payday Loan rules
There are differing opinions on payday loans and the government of Alberta wants to hear yours. One thing is certain though, they are extremely expensive and targeted at Albertans living…
Harper and Godwin’s Law. . .
All comparisons are, by their nature, imperfect. You can only compare things because they are, in one sense or another, dissimilar. If two things were the same, they would afford…
Locals are calling for the preservation of Shawnigan Lake’s landmark old hall that’s slated for demolition this fall.
By Peter W. Rusland Locals are calling for the preservation of Shawnigan Lake’s landmark old hall that’s slated for demolition this fall. “It’s (hall loss) a tragedy,” said Alex Gallacher,…
8 Ridings Where Voters Can Defeat Harper by Strategically Voting NDP
A Vancouver-based data scientist recently identified 8 riding where voters can move a step closer to defeating Stephen Harper – and installing Thomas Mulcair as Canada’s next prime minister –…
How to Get Even The Trailer Park Boys to Vote
When I travel around my neighbourhood trying to convince people to vote, I am constantly frustrated by the political ignorance of some Canadians.And sometimes I can't feel helping it's like…
Cultural and religious issues dominate as election day nears
Thank God for the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). I say that not because trade is an inherently Jewish issue, nor because I know for certain the recently negotiated deal will be…
Munk Debate glosses over Israel – is that a good thing?
Is that all there was? Given how much praise – and criticism – the Harper government’s strong support for Israel has attracted, it’s somewhat surprising that so little was said…
Tuesday Night Cat Blogging
Dining room cats.
Experts Call on Federal Parties to Find Pathway to Low-Carbon Economy
Attachment Size Open letter to Federal Parties Oct 2015.pdf 56.67 KB A diverse group of experts, scholars, First Nations and civil society organizations recently released a sweeping program that shows…
Rafe Mair on Bill C-24 and finding out you’re a second-class citizen
After a lifetime of speaking his mind in politics and media, these very acts could now get Rafe Mair – and a whole lot of other, suddenly “second-class” Canadians thrown…
Toronto Star: Cellphone bill too high? Here’s what the political parties would do about it
Canadians pay some of the highest prices in the world for Internet and cell phone service – and if you live in rural or northern Canada, you may not even…
Lessons not learned
Yes, plenty of people are pointing out Stephen Harper’s decision to be less prime ministerial, more game show host as the election campaign comes to an end. But we should…
Voting Should Be About Values That Make Canada Great
This is a guest post by David Suzuki. When my grandparents arrived from Japan in the early 1900s, Canada was far less tolerant than it is today. Women and minorities…