Court overturns Canada’s approval of Northern Gateway pipeline
In a decision that's already being hailed as a major victory for First Nations and the planet, the Federal Court of Appeal recently overturned the Canadian government's 2014 approval of…
June 2016
Tonight ends the second quarter of political fundraising in Alberta
On the final night of second quarter fundraising period for Alberta’s political parties, I thought it would be useful to take a look back at the past year in political…
June 30: The worst, the very worst, ever.
Thursday is the day for piles of advertising flyers in the paper. I don't understand why - because few people ever read them. Most of them just get tossed out…
Site C Dam Already Cost $314 Million More than Expected, Behind Schedule, New Documents Show
In only its earliest phases of construction, the Site C dam project has already spent more money than projected and missed key benchmarks, threatening to undermine Premier Christy Clark’s commitment…
Enbridge Northern Gateway: ‘First Nations Save Us Again’
“First Nations save us again.” That was the message of a text I received from a friend after they heard of the Federal Court of Appeal’s decision to overturn the…
Rules for The Block, different rules for us
Ever apply to sit on a town board or committee? If so, you’ll be familiar with the form to the right. It’s the town’s application form. Click on it to…
Fundamental Freedoms and Limits on Rights and Freedoms
The Canadian Constitution protects specific "fundamental freedoms"; these freedoms are seen as the core of Canadian liberty and are protected against governmental infringement at any level. The fundamental freedoms are…
Fundamental Freedoms and Limits on Rights and Freedoms
The Canadian Constitution protects specific "fundamental freedoms"; these freedoms are seen as the core of Canadian liberty and are protected against governmental infringement at any level. The fundamental freedoms are…
Northern Gateway pipeline approval stymied after court quashes approval
This a good news story I guess, well until it is appealed, dragged on until they finally win an unobstructed right to jam their pipeline through an appeal or whatever.…
Thursday Morning Links
This and that for your Thursday reading.- Ed Finn discusses how to fight for needed alternatives to neoliberalism in the face of seemingly daunting odds and structural barriers. - Noah…
New column day
Here (via PressReader), on the Brexit vote as both a dangerous step toward an even more business-biased system of international relations, and a cautionary tale about basing votes on frustration.For…
Minimum wages as economic stimulus?
The Alberta Federation of Labour has an excellent minimum wage campaign, called “15 is fair”. I provided some research support for a paper they produced on the positive economic impact…
We must win back democracy, even if it takes Hedges’ revolution
While the banks, elites, and the super-rich have been scrambling to try to hold onto their billions following the UK’s shocking vote to exit from the European Union, the anger…
We must win back democracy, even if it takes Hedges’ revolution
While the banks, elites, and the super-rich have been scrambling to try to hold onto their billions following the UK’s shocking vote to exit from the European Union, the anger…
We must win back democracy, even if it takes Hedges’ revolution
While the banks, elites, and the super-rich have been scrambling to try to hold onto their billions following the UK’s shocking vote to exit from the European Union, the anger…
We must win back democracy, even if it takes Hedges’ revolution
While the banks, elites, and the super-rich have been scrambling to try to hold onto their billions following the UK’s shocking vote to exit from the European Union, the anger…
Three years delay for a three day trial excessive
Today's brief Supreme Court decision in R. v. Vassell, 2016 SCC 26 is important and makes clear the issue of unreasonable delay is still very real: Turning to the s.…
Three years delay for a three day trial excessive
Today's brief Supreme Court decision in R. v. Vassell, 2016 SCC 26 is important and makes clear the issue of unreasonable delay is still very real: ...
The Con Brexiteers and the Road to Ruin
Ever since Jason Kenney tweeted out his enthusiastic support for the Brexit referendum result, he has been widely ridiculed.Especially since the Brexiteer's bubble burst.European leaders have insisted they will set…
Advocate heart and soul of Killarney
A memorial service for Keith Jacobson, who died June 24, is set for SundaySandra Thomas / Vancouver Courier June 29, 2016 11:33 AMPhoto Dan Toulgoet A memorial service for Keith…