Health Minister Jane Philpott (Sean Kilpatrick/Canadian Press) The long-standing rules barring men who have sex with men from donating blood in Canada are no longer valid. They haven't been based…
Health Minister Jane Philpott (Sean Kilpatrick/Canadian Press) The long-standing rules barring men who have sex with men from donating blood in Canada are no longer valid. They haven't been based…
A new video released today by DeSmog Canada features an exclusive video interview with Harry Swain, chair of the federal-provincial panel tasked with reviewing the controversial Site C dam. “I…
A new video released today by DeSmog Canada features an exclusive video interview with Harry Swain, chair of the federal-provincial panel tasked with reviewing the controversial Site C dam. “I…
Doesn’t anyone get that? No? Here, take a quiz: It isn’t whether your paid is online or on TV or on whatever, boys and girls. It’s what you say, and…
Once again, as I continue to read through Anthony Summers’ biography of Richard Nixon, The Arrogance of Power (Penguin Books, 2000), I am struck by the uncanny resonance of many…
Looking for something to take with you to the cottage, the beach or the cafe? Check out Jim Stanford’s 2nd edition of Economics for Everyone. Here’s a review by Peter…
http://www.cbc.ca/news/business/canada-offshore-treaties-barbados-tax-avoidance-1.3641278How is it possible that the irving press missed this story? We have been robbed of uncounted billions of dollars. We have to make up for that every year out…
As Chris Hedges sees it, this election is in the bag. There's only one possible outcome. Corporatism wins, again, hands down.During the presidential election cycle, liberals display their gutlessness. Liberal…
Most of us seem to support ending the First Past The Post electoral system. Our multi-party reality means that it is possible for one party to win a hefty majority…
By Charles Mandel for the National Observer. A Canadian climate change denial group has popped up in a U.S. coal giant's bankruptcy proceedings that have lifted the curtain on the…
By Charles Mandel for the National Observer. A Canadian climate change denial group has popped up in a U.S. coal giant's bankruptcy proceedings that have lifted the curtain on the…
Jewish Voice for Peace This is an excellent introduction for those who do not understand the issue..should be required viewing in every high school in Europe and North America…
Monday, June 20, 2016 The Revitalizing Indigenous Law for Land, Air, and Water (RELAW) Project is ...
Grounding the team had been difficult, but not impossible. Dr. Hansrik assured them there would be no danger, once the patient was unconscious. Prior to sedation, the patient was capable…
It’s never usually good. I was there on the national Liberal campaign in 1984 when John Turner did it to Bill Lee, and replaced him with Keith Davey. Senator Davey…
One of the big problems with climate change, is even if Europe and Asia manage to create low carbon infrastructure and societies, it’s like a non-smoking section of a restaurant.…
Miscellaneous material to start your week.- Andrew Leach's after-the-fact addendum to his review of Alberta's climate change policy offers an important reminder as to the costs of inaction on climate…
Here are the leading headlines from Wise Law on TwitterPot friendly gym, 420 Games eye Canada in expansion plansSmell test key in music copyright casesNew trial ordered for Jesse Ventura…
Canada’s Draft Open Government Plan — The Promise and Problems Reviewed
Backdrop On Friday the Canadian Government released its draft national action plan. Although not mentioned overtly in the document, these plans are mandated by the Open Government Partnership (OGP), in…