The 2016 Budget
Reaction to yesterday's budget has been predictable. On the Right, Andrew Coyne writes that the budget is "one for the 1970's to address problems from the 1980's." On the left,…
2016
Get Your Fika On
Coffee breaks in North America tend to be more about coffee than a break. In Scandinavia they focus on the break. In fact, they even have a special word for…
But this is not about oil!
Companies exploiting the Athabasca and Cold Lake oil sands and the pipeline public relations people must be proud of themselves. They have gullible business media writers, television script writers and…
Eating up the Hill: Bill Morneau’s jam bars
Following his delivery of the federal budget yesterday, Finance Minister Bill Morneau hosted a post-budget reception in the Sir John A. MacDonald building and, while his budget ran a deficit…
Eating up the Hill: Bill Morneau’s jam bars
Following his delivery of the federal budget yesterday, Finance Minister Bill Morneau hosted a post-budget reception in the Sir John A. MacDonald building and, while his budget ran a deficit…
Eating up the Hill: Bill Morneau’s jam bars
Following his delivery of the federal budget yesterday, Finance Minister Bill Morneau hosted a post-budget reception in the Sir John A. MacDonald building and, while his budget ran a deficit…
Donald Trump Gets Back in the Wrestling Ring
A few days ago, I pointed out that Donald Trump learned most of his political skills in the wrestling ring.That's why everything is bigger than life, or YUUUUGE.That's why every…
#Budget2016 – some initial thoughts
I won’t go in-depth into the budget, I’m not necessarily a numbers guy but I am definitely someone interested in where the government’s priorities lay. The Liberals definitely kept their…
#Budget2016 – some initial thoughts
I won't go in-depth into the budget, I'm not necessarily a numbers guy but I am definitely someone interested in where the government's priorities lay.The Liberals definitely kept their promise…
#Budget2016 – some initial thoughts
I won't go in-depth into the budget, I'm not necessarily a numbers guy but I am definitely someone interested in where the government's priorities lay.The Liberals definitely kept their promise…
A simple question about residential schools #nlpoli
According to one of the firms involved in the class action suit by residents of Newfoundland and Labrador about residential schools:Five separate actions were commenced alleging that former residents of…
Tory victory in Calgary-Greenway riding turns ‘unite the right’ merger on Wildrose terms into political roadkill
PHOTOS: Progressive Conservative candidate Prabhdeep Gill, centre, celebrates after last night’s results were announced in the Calgary-Greenway by-election. (CBC photo.) Below: The night’s biggest loser, arguably, was Opposition Leader Brian…
Rob Ford: The Man and His Foul Legacy
Although I despised Rob Ford with every bone in my body, I must admit I was sad to hear that he had died.Because nobody can celebrate the death of a…
Wildrose defeated by “Justin Trudeau Liberal” in Calgary-Greenway by-election
Prab Gill won today’s by-election in Calgary-Greenway with 27 percent of the vote, holding the northeast Calgary electoral district for his Progressive Conservative Party. The by-election was triggered after the…
Birds of a feather…
Clark Cabinet or BC Hydro Board?He might not be Person of the Year, but TIME is paying attention to BC Liberals' favourite Malaysian politician and LNG partner. In These 5…
The depressing death of a dangerously reckless and bigoted man: Rob Ford dies
Tragically, former Toronto mayor Rob Ford lost his battle with cancer this morning. As anyone who's read this blog since 2010 knows, I always hated Rob Ford.I hated his bigotry…
The depressing death of a dangerously reckless and bigoted man: Rob Ford dies
Tragically, former Toronto mayor Rob Ford lost his battle with cancer this morning. As anyone who's read this blog since 2010 knows, I always hated Rob Ford.I hated his bigotry…
Trump threatens opponent’s wife
Just when you thought this piece of garbage couldn’t sink any lower, he does.
Tuesday Night Cat Blogging
Clingy cats.
Five Scary Facts About Canada’s Water (And Two Bits of Good News)
Canadians have long been labouring under “the myth of abundance” when it comes to our water resources and we’re in the midst of experiencing an abrupt wake-up call, according to…