Jesus Harper and the Not So Miraculous Surplus
It looked like a scene in that sordid B-movie, The Rise and Fall of Jesus Harper.The one where the Oily Messiah takes a fishy deficit and miraculously turns it into…
2015
Putting the questions about the debate #nlpoli
The Liberals have decided to skip the provincial leaders debate sponsored by VOCM and the St. John’s Board of Trade. The reason, according to Liberal leader Dwight Ball is that…
In this week’s Hill Times: is it time to forgive and forget in politics?
Campaign 2015 has been noteworthy for plenty of things. There’s been the fact that all three of our main political parties—the Conservatives, the Liberals but also the New Democrats —…
Tuesday Morning Federal Election Updates from Alberta
Some of the latest from the federal election campaign trail in Alberta: NDP leader Tom Mulcair will visit the Lethbridge riding today to campaign alongside candidate Cheryl Meheden during his…
#elxn42 breakdown – Part 1
The government is us; we are the government, you and I. Theodore Roosevelt This blog has always tried to shy away from partisan direct political speech and influence and I’ve…
#elxn42 breakdown – Part 1
The government is us; we are the government, you and I.Theodore RooseveltThis blog has always tried to shy away from partisan direct political speech and influence and I've been proud…
#elxn42 breakdown – Part 1
The government is us; we are the government, you and I. Theodore Roosevelt This blog has always tried to shy away from partisan direct political speech and influence and I’ve…
Vote CBC
The CBC, our national broadcaster, is usually justified on the basis of two fundamentally important services it provides: it serves as stage for Canadian culture and it unites a broad,…
Justin (Just not ready) Trudeau more ready than Harper is, poll says
“I told you I’m not perfect …” Nanos polls voters daily to find out their views on the election. One question in the latest poll was which of the leaders…
The Harper Conservatives release their Cook(ed) Book!
The Harpercons are releasing a cookbook today, as a compliment to the latest budget numbers. It includes favourite recipes used by Conservative Finance Ministers throughout Canadian history! The sample recipe…
#EatThinkVote Event A Success
John Klein: Be Engaged, and Eat Well. Originally posted on John Klein – Regina: The tables were full of people, and full of delicious free organic food too, at the…
Buying a Car For an Older or Disabled Loved One? Check Out This Handy Info Guide!
Choosing the right car is a big decision. But when it comes to older or disabled people, making the right choice is even more important in order to ensure safety,…
The Uber versus Taxi fight goes provincial
The debate over alternative car services gripping city hall in Edmonton may spill over into the Alberta Legislature. According to Lobbyist Registry reports, both Uber and a union representing taxi…
Opposition parties need to seize economic message
With the hiring of Lynton Crosby the Conservatives have gotten a whole lot tougher and I shudder to think about what this means for our country. The spectre of another…
Stephen Harper’s economic disaster posts a government surplus
The Stephen Harper economic disaster is still unfolding and the latest wrinkle is a projected surplus of $1.9 Billion for the 2014/15 fiscal year. Oh baby, you better believe the…
David Suzuki: Vote for a better, cleaner Canada
David Suzuki sees climate change as the biggest threat to Canadians’ health and security, urges voters to elect MPs who will be part of the solution when the go to…
In need of explanation
Lee Berthiaume reports on the $8.7 billion budgeted but unspent by the federal government over the past year. And if the Cons want to try to claim credit for the…
Walter Benjamin and the Refugee Crisis. . . .
In the early 1930s, refugees began to leave Germany. The lucky and smart intellectuals, communists, Romany, and others saw the writing on the wall and knew that they were in…
How the Media Shapes Public Response to Climate Change
Climate change stories that give local information and emphasize positive achievements are more likely to encourage people to become active participants in climate change action than stories of political failures,…
How the Media Shapes Public Response to Climate Change
Climate change stories that give local information and emphasize positive achievements are more likely to encourage people to become active participants in climate change action than stories of political failures,…