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April 2017
Albert’a Political Uncertainty Continues
First a disclaimer. I don’t think we can rely on “opinion” polls done through the Internet as being representative because they are not random and often “weighted” by taking a…
The Return of Stuff Happens, week 15: O’Leary out; the return of softwood lumber
Just as Conservatives across the country were about to begin voting for their next leader, one of the front runners threw a wrench into the works. Kevin O’Leary, the bombastic…
Jason Kenney emerges from hiding at Conservative fundraising dinner in Vancouver
As Premier Rachel Notley returns from leading a ten-day economic trade mission to China and Japan, political watchers have been wondering where the recently elected leader of the Progressive Conservative…
Sunday Morning Links
This and that for your Sunday reading. – Tim Bousquet writes that the push toward “social entrepreneurship” ultimately serves to undermine the importance of the public good: My real worry…
The introduction and evolution of child benefits in Canada
Allan Moscovitch and I have co-authored a blog post that looks at the history of child benefits in Canada. Points made in the blog post include the following: -Child benefits…
100 days
We live in a dark time. The rough beast, his hour come round at last:
Coastal Concerns
As I wrote earlier this year, I have pledged not to visit the United States until, at the very least, the Donald Trump presidency is history. That does not mean,…
The piecemeal processes of Premier Wynne.
“Ladies and gentlemen and children of all ages: Let me draw your attention to the left ring of our three-ring circus. Here for your entertainment and edification is our finance…
The Slow Death of the Canadian Political Blogosphere
I must admit that when I flew to Scotland a few weeks ago to attend a friend's wedding, I had no idea that it would lead to my longest break…
The Antidote To Trump
Murray Dobbin writes that, appalled though we might be by President Trump, if we ignore the reasons for his rise, matters will get worse: We tend to forget how he…
Missing Jason Kenney surfaces, safe and sound, speaking up for Christy Clark at chichi Vancouver steak house
PHOTOS: Alberta Progressive Conservative Leader Jason Kenney, from the days no so long ago he could still be found in in this province. Below, from various Twitter photos: Vancouver journalist…
Canadian Soldiers of Odin Break With Finland
I've been away on vacation (thanks George Soros 😉 and only returned to Canada yesterday, but I thought this would be an appropriate time to mention that ARC and Rabble.ca…
Cultural Appropriation of Indigenous Art?
Today, CBC showcased a story about a Toronto artist, who had her show cancelled, over an allegation that her work is actually a form of cultural appropriation. Amanda PL is…
Collingwood deserves answers
The Most Secretive Council Ever has never told the public why it has been so intent on damaging this community. We have never had an explanation why they are so…
Unlikely Saints
It’s been about a year since I went to emergency with my hockey playing concussed daughter. At the time, all that concerned me was her head, but I instinctively sat…
The Gentle-Hearted Computer Scammer
Sometimes I like to toy with the scammers on the phone. It’s an exercise in quick thinking, saying whatever comes into my head, messing with them until they hang up…
The Oldest Woman’s Secret
The reporter sits across from me and asks very nicely if he can record our conversation. Video, he says. I know what video is, I tell him. My voice doesn’t…
Leadership 2017 Links
The latest from the federal NDP’s leadership campaign. – Sid Ryan’s endorsement of Niki Ashton both answers one of the more persistent questions as to possible additional entries into the…
The Grisly Truth about B.C.’s Grizzly Trophy Hunt
Grizzly bears venturing from dens in search of food this spring will face landscapes dominated by mines, roads, pipelines, clearcuts and ever-expanding towns and cities. As in years past, they’ll…