Federal Presents, the 2015 edition #nlpoli
November 2005. The Harris Centre at Memorial University issued a report on the number of federal public servants working in Newfoundland and Labrador. With a Liberal administration in Ottawa and…
2015
Prentice is right—Albertans are to blame
If Albertans want to know why their government is having budget problems, Premier Jim Prentice advises them to “look in the mirror.” His comment went, as they say, viral. Opposition…
Who is really to blame for Alberta’s financial situation? #PrenticeBlamesAlbertans
Are Albertans are to blame for the province’s current financial situation, as Premier Jim Prentice would have you believe? Mr. Prentice faced a public backlash this week when he commented…
Northern Ontarians Get a SLAPP in the Face from FONOM
Did you know that Northeastern Ontario’s municipal leaders are petitioning the government to enact legislation which will silence the participation of environmental organizations who oppose clear-cutting and bitumen pipelines? It…
Stephen Harper the Not So Great Economist Leader
Well now we know why Stephen Harper would rather talk about terrorism than the economy.Why he would rather scare people into voting him, than promise them better jobs.Because if he…
David Suzuki: Let’s not sacrifice freedom out of fear
Harper government can’t silence activists by labeling them “extremists”, creating police-state legislation such as Bill C-51, argues renowned scientist David Suzuki. The post David Suzuki: Let’s not sacrifice freedom out…
The United States and Venezuela: Decades of Defeats and Destabilization
Photo by David Hernández Introduction US policy toward Venezuela is a microcosm of its larger strategy toward Latin America. The intent is to reverse the region’s independent foreign policy and…
Tariq Ali: The Time Is Right for a Palace Revolution
Photo by Rafael Tovar PRINCETON, N.J.—Tariq Ali is part of the royalty of the left. His more than 20 books on politics and history, his seven novels, his screenplays and…
It’s Official: Trying To Protect Your Privacy Can Lead To Criminal Charges
Are Canadians really okay with this? A Quebec man charged with obstructing border officials by refusing to give up his smartphone password says he will fight the charge. The case…
Net Neutrality Win Makes Headlines Worldwide
Millions of Internet users spoke out and we won big! We secured net neutrality with a major victory at the FCC. If you haven’t had a chance yet, go to…
Solar PV Nearing Grid Parity
Cambridge and #PWC say #solar PV will be at grid parity on most of Earth, in only 2 years! “It is clear that renewables will be an established and significant…
March 5: My Times and Transcript delivery…..
…., not for the first time, is some five hours late. So I’ll begin with a topic I only touched on yesterday. This is for school boards and for high…
Over 1,800 Apply to Participate in Federal Review of Energy East Pipeline, Vast Majority Want to Discuss Climate
By midnight March 3 the National Energy Board (NEB) received 1,801 applications from groups and individuals wishing to express their views on the proposed Energy East oil pipeline. At least…
Over 1800 Apply to Participate in Federal Review of Energy East Pipeline, Vast Majority Want to Discuss Climate
By midnight March 3 the National Energy Board (NEB) received 1801 applications from groups and individuals wishing to express their views on the proposed Energy East oil pipeline. At least…
Jimbo Prentice Pokes Albertans in the Eye With a Sharp Stick.
Well, this is certain something. Alberta’s unelected premier, Jim Prentice, better learn to bite his tongue. Prentice has sparked a bit of a furor by blaming his constituents for the…
UPDATED: A Comforting Illusion Shattered
When it comes to massive intrusions by the state, the kind reflected in legislation like Bill C-51, people frequently rationalize their acceptance and passivity by this comforting fiction: “I don’t…
Coming Soon, the Great Warming Spurt.
You may have never heard of the Pacific Decadal Oscillation (PDO) or, as its sometimes called, the Pacific multi-decadal oscillation. Before long that will change. There have been references to…
Landmark Treaty 8 lawsuit challenges Site C Dam, LNG
A sweeping lawsuit filed this week by the Blueberry River First Nations from northeast BC threatens the province’s resource agenda – including the proposed Site C Dam and shale gas…