PEGIDA Canada Reaction To Orlando
It goes without saying that the mass murder that took place in Orlando last week horrified all decent people. Whether the murder was motivated by an extremist interpretation of Islam,…
2016
PEGIDA Canada Reaction To Orlando
It goes without saying that the mass murder that took place in Orlando last week horrified all decent people. Whether the murder was motivated by an extremist interpretation of Islam,…
Canadian Youth Overcame Harper’s Fair Elections Act, Owned 2015 Federal Election
Brigette DePape was right when she vowed that “despite the Harper government making it harder for us to vote, young people are going to be the game-changers nobody saw coming”…
New Health Canada rules for gay men donating blood welcome, but still fundamentally flawed
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Kilpatrick/Canadian Press) The long-standing rules barring men who have sex with men from donating blood in Canada are no longer valid.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…
New Health Canada rules for gay men donating blood welcome, but still fundamentally flawed
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Kilpatrick/Canadian Press) The long-standing rules barring men who have sex with men from donating blood in Canada are no longer valid.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…
New Health Canada rules for gay men donating blood welcome, but still fundamentally flawed
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Kilpatrick/Canadian Press) The long-standing rules barring men who have sex with men from donating blood in Canada are no longer valid.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…
‘No Need for Site C’: Review Panel Chair Speaks Out Against Dam in New Video
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…
‘No Need for Site C’: Review Panel Chair Speaks Out Against Dam in New Video
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…
It wasn’t the medium, per McLuhan, it was the message
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…
More relevant words from Nixonland
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…
Summer reading! Review of Stanford’s second edition of Economics for Everyone
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…
June 20: Philanthropy and Tax Avoidance.
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…
Who Is Guaranteed to Win the American Elections This November?
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…
Electoral Reform and Referenda
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…
Canadian Climate Denial Group, Friends of Science, Named as Creditor in Coal Giant’s Bankruptcy Files
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…
Canadian Climate Denial Group, Friends of Science, Named as Creditor in Coal Giant’s Bankruptcy Files
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…
You Can Handle the Truth…..
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…
Revitalizing Indigenous Law for Land, Air and Water: The Cheakamus Retreat
Monday, June 20, 2016 The Revitalizing Indigenous Law for Land, Air, and Water (RELAW) Project is ...
The Procedure
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…
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…