My Caregiver Transformer Christmas
I've been thinking a lot about how in my family, we plan special family occasions and how we change our plans or even cancel at the last minute. And I've…
2015
COP21 falls short in addressing climate change for the South Pacific Islands
Research done for the Pacific Peoples Partnership, Victoria BC Vulnerability in the South Pacific Islands The South Pacific Islands are one of the most vulnerable areas in the world to…
Dec. 23: Thank you, Mr. Irving. You’re a nice man.
What excitement! It's on A 7 of today's Moncton Times and Transcript. New Brunswick's Forest Sector Supports Science-Based Study of Glyphosate Herbicide. It's in full colour, and it takes up…
Jobs and Growth after the Great Recession
This is the time of year when articles list their favourite things about last year, and their “things to watch” for the next year. Naturally, my “things to watch” list…
A judge must not direct a jury to find an essential element of an offence
R. v. Budhoo, 2015 ONCA 912: In R. v. Gunning, 2005 SCC 27, 1 S.C.R. 627, the Supreme Court of Canada held that a trial judge should not assess the…
Tensions grow over plan to log Central Walbran Valley’s ancient forests
Tensions are growing over plans to log an ultra-rare section of ancient forest in Vancouver Island's Central Walbran Valley. Filmmaker Daniel Pierce offers stunning video of the region and coverage…
He’s Got His Flaws, Plenty of Them, But Still This is Amazing
On a wind swept golf course in Hawaii, Barack Obama sinks a beautiful 40-foot chip shot.
The Crushing Reality of Climate Change
Imagine, these creatures once roamed the frozen plains with the great woolly mammoths. Will they be the next great creature we wipe from the face of the Earth? From Vimeo.
Oh, You Know – Same Old, Same Old
And how was your day, dear?Merry, Merry
Is the Political Forum Too Small For the Fight Against Climate Change?
Two things happened during the Harper Decade of Darkness. The first was an absolute deluge of multi-disciplinary research into climate change and all its impacts. The second was essentially nothing.Harper…
That Bastard Grinch, Monbiot
Trust George Monbiot to give us a thorough scolding just in time for the festive season.His latest op-ed is all about food, or at least the sort we really like…
The Grinch Who Stole Tom Mulcair’s Christmas
The Liberals have already done it and it paid off handsomely but if any party is in need of a generational facelift surely it's the New Democrats who are languishing…
Corroboration
R. v. H.A.K., 2015 ONCA 905: First, the law imposes no requirement that the complainant's evidence be corroborated, whether because of the nature of the offence alleged or otherwise. Indeed,…
Nothing Normal
http://www.simplybenglenn.comOn the At Issue Panel for December 10th, Andrew Coyne and Chantal Heb...
One Thing Is Clear
The older I get, the more I realize that there are no simple solutions to problems, be it world hunger, war and conflict, climate change, or something as seemingly straightforward…
Wednesday Morning Links
Miscellaneous material for your mid-week reading.- Ronald Inglehart discusses the political roots of inequality - and the likelihood that the forces that have allowed it to fester for decades will…
The story behind the survey.
On average this household gets one or two surveys per week. That is more than the average household but we encourage it. We answer interactive voice response (IVR) calls because…
Remembering Harperland’s Last Nightmare Before Christmas
As you know I have been having a bit of trouble getting into the spirit of the season.It has been dark and gloomy and foggy where I live, and so…
Donald Trump and the Disgusting Con War on Women
I already knew Donald Trump was a RepubliCon clown, and that every inch of him was poisonous.I knew he hated Muslims and Mexicans, and anyone who dares stand up to…