Justin Trudeau and the Women’s Budget
Of all the good things that Justin Trudeau has done since he liberated us from Stephen Harper's monstrous regime, the one thing I like the most is his support for…
2018
It’s time to take our charities to the cleaners
The Oxfam sexual exploitation scandal signals the arrival of the moment for an honest public conversation about charities’ role in society, the white saviour mentality, gender relations, charity accountability, and…
LawFact of the Day: Family Law
Here is your daily LawFact from Wise Law for Wednesday February 28, 2018. Today we are talking about Family Law. A post shared by Wise Law Office (@wiselaw) on Feb…
Ezra Schemes And Dreams
I would say that Ezra Levant should be careful about the company he keeps, but I doubt that there is more that can bring down his reputation other than simply…
Marx at the Movies
The Young Karl Marx Raoul Peck Diaphana Films, 2017 Raoul Peck’s The Young Karl Marx opened on Friday, February 23 at the Metrograph in N.Y. and the Laemmle Royal in…
Why the Parkland Shooting can Change the Gun Conversation in the USA
Out of the tragedy of the Parkland school shooting might come some good. You might be sceptical as Americans are used to schools being attacked by gunmen and we’ve heard…
UN Independent Expert: Sanctions Must be Terminated and Economic War Must End
Alfred De Zayas is an independent expert for the United Nations Interview with Professor Dr iur. et phil. Alfred M. de Zayas, UN Independent Expert on the Promotion of a…
Balmy Weather At The Pole
Europe is experiencing a cold winter this year. But where we used to take cold weather for granted — the North Pole — something wierd is going on. Jonathan Watts…
Leadership 2018: The Non-Prediction
In previous NDP leadership campaigns at both the provincial and federal levels, I’ve compiled regular rankings and/or predictions among the candidates. Needless to say, I haven’t done that for the…
Wednesday Morning Links
Miscellaneous material for your mid-week reading. – The Council of Canadians sets out the key numbers in the Libs’ all-talk, no-action federal budget, while David Macdonald highlights its ultimate lack…
Our treasonous council
If Collingwood Council operated at a higher tier or government – say the federal level – they would be called treasonous and taken to court for their culture of deception,…
Diplomatic idiocy
India is only the world’s largest democracy, with whom we are trying to boost trade. No big deal. Keep insulting them, Prime Minister. Dear Canadian government: India’s government formally says…
Candidate Nomination Update: Innisfail-Sylvan Lake by-election and more
Photo: Tom Olsen, Michaela Glasgo, Thana Boonlert, and Nathan Cooper With almost one year left until the next provincial election is expected to be called, potential candidates are continuing to…
Stephen Mandel to lead Alberta Party; probably won’t take Tory insider’s advice to go ‘ultra-left’
PHOTOS: Stephen Mandel, always a natty dresser, was chosen as the leader of the Alberta Party last night. He was dressed more conservatively than in this old picture, though, which…
Teenagers, the destroyer of worlds
And this is why I’m in the middle of writing a trilogy about teenagers: they’re more interesting, and intelligent, and fearless, than any adult. “Facebook announced a decline in daily…
Stephen Mandel wins Alberta Party leadership. Alberta Advantage Party acclaims Marilyn Burns as leader.
Former Edmonton mayor Stephen Mandel, 72, is the new leader of the Alberta Party. Mandel was elected on the first ballot with 66 percent of the vote, defeating Calgary lawyer…
Where Did You Come From, Where Did You Go, Where Did You Come From Carbon Tax Moe?
SOURCE: CBC News: “We’re All in This Together”: Federal Minister Urges Sask. to Sign Climate Plan I know, I know, I’ve been quiet for awhile. Well, we’ll skip any excuses…
Canada Commits Historic $1.3 Billion to Create New Protected Areas
The Trudeau government committed an unprecedented $1.3 billion in Tuesday’s Budget 2018 to protect land and water in Canada over the next five years. The funds will help Canada meet…
Tuesday Night Cat Blogging
Shredding cats.