Eurocentric Anti-Eurocentrism (repost)
THE QUESTION OF “Eurocentrism” is a vexing problem not only for academia but for the left. In the broadest sense, Eurocentrism can be understood as the implicit view that societies…
January 2016
Living In the Age of Unexpected Consequences
Some scary thoughts from the chairman of the World Economic Forum, Davos. Klaus Schwab says we've entered a time of great uncertainty for rich and poor alike and could be…
Who Knew Rona Ambrose Was a Real Stand-Up Comedian?
I always knew Rona Ambrose was hopelessly incompetent. I knew that she had managed to bungle every job she was ever given.I knew she made people laugh without trying, and…
Justin Trudeau demolishes Stephen Harper in new poll
Justin Trudeau thoroughly trounces his predecessor Stephen Harper in new poll on the popularity of Canada's seven most recent prime ministers. Trudeau is the most popular of all 7. Harper…
Female Site C Opponents Allegedly Intimidated, Harassed by Security Firm with Ties to BC Hydro
First Nations women camping at the Rocky Mountain Fort site and opposing ongoing construction for the Site C Dam say they feel intimidated and harassed by male security guards and…
What Would $101 Million Buy?
The answer to that question could be very long. I’ll bet among all the things you thought of buying with that much, you weren’t even once thinking it could buy…
Jan. 18: Why do men tip their hats to women?
Several days ago, I wrote a blog that included reference to a commentary by Brian Murphy – lawyer, former Conservative member of parliament, and columnist. I thought it the most…
A little historical perspective on the Syrian refugee numbers
As you know, Canada (in the form of our newly elected government) is bringing in 25,000 Syrian refugees as our part in the effort to lessen the humanitarian crisis that…
Oh, Mona – Hush Child. You’re Overheating.
The Tory hairpiece masquerading as interim leader, Mona Ambrose, says the Liberals are ill-equipped to deal with the Conservative's parting gift to Canada, a 'rapidly deteriorating' economy.Mona might not remember…
Demand a Carbon Budget to trim Canada’s Climate Deficit
Monday, January 18, 2016 Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has promised to sit down with premiers &ldq...
Decoding Alice in Wonderland
It is tempting to suggest author David Day’s lush new book, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland Decoded is the final word on the mysteries and secrets behind Lewis Carroll’s iconic children’s…
Breach of Guarantee Does NOT Lead to Voiding Thereof
Bank of Montreal v. Javed, 2016 ONCA 49: What is the effect of the Bank’s breach of its contractual disclosure obligation? Mr. Shah argues that the guarantee must be discharged.…
Warmth – Jam Report #10
We have not had too many real cold days so far this winter but Friday night was one of them so I was a bit concerned about musicians wanting to
OPSEU fights back against Wynne’s hospital cuts
OPSEU is ratcheting up the campaign against the Wynne government’s relentless attacks on Ontario’s health care system. Here’s what’s happening across the province: This week, the Ontario Health Coalition is…
If You Don’t Like It, You Have to Stand Up to It.
A compelling argument. Opposing something bad sometimes means standing right in its path.
Gwynne Dyer’s Outlook for the Next "Thirty Years War" – Muslim Style
It kinda makes you wonder why we're getting drawn into this. Five centuries after Europe endured the catastrophic Thirty Years War a similar calamity may be building in the Middle…
Who Says the Age of Monarchy is Dead?
It's not dead. It's just under new management.Today's monarchs, about 62 in total, own more wealth than half of the world's population. That's 62 versus 3.6 billion. That's 62 monstrously…
Poll: 8/10 of Canadians feel Trudeau/LPC doing good/acceptable job on electoral reform
Lots of sound and fury out there in some quarters (mostly the Conservative Party, and academics/newspaper pundits/editorialists) about how dare the Liberal government propose changing the electoral system from First…