T-minus 40 days until Canada votes…
It’s official! Parliament has been dissolved. And the writs have been, proverbially, dropped. Canada’s 43rd General Election is underway… and today is Day 1. T-minus 40 days until Canada votes.…
September 2019
Canada’s Political Colour Spectrum, Updated
Ouch. Elizabeth May has been dropped from my choice of leaders. How about you?
Wait, Am I Missing Something?
Our friend, Warren, seems to think Justin Trudeau is the worst prime minister ever, citing an article from the Globe claiming that the Libs are obstructing an RCMP investigation into…
Wednesday Morning Links
Miscellaneous material for your mid-week reading. – Richard Partington discusses the rise of inequality and some of the options to combat it. And PressProgress points out the Parliamentary Budget Officer’s…
Campaign 2019 day one, in tweets
Listening to Trudeau. Still not hearing a campaign theme. Still not hearing a main message. Still not hearing a hit song that the kids can dance to. This guy is…
The Writ Drops in Canada
Today starts the official first day of the election campaign, with the Prime Minister asking the Governor-General to dissolve Parliament for an election taking place on Oct 21st. With that…
mlb rule changes: more disregard and contempt for baseball’s core fans
I stopped following this baseball season a while back. The 2019 Red Sox are not very good, and I’m perfectly happy to enjoy my first summer on beautiful Vancouver Island…
The Political Excommunication of Erin Weir Betrays the Face of Modern Political Cowardice
By Eric Cline Former Saskatchewan New Democrat Minister of Justice Erin Weir is not well-known outside of Canada. Even many Canadian readers won’t recognize the politician’s name. But the story…
The Political Excommunication of Erin Weir Betrays the Face of Modern Political Cowardice
By Eric Cline Former Saskatchewan New Democrat Minister of Justice Erin Weir is not well-known outside of Canada. Even many Canadian readers won’t recognize the politician’s name. But the story…
The Political Excommunication of Erin Weir Betrays the Face of Modern Political Cowardice
By Eric ClineFormer Saskatchewan New Democrat Minister of Justice Erin Weir is not well-known outside of Canada. Even many Canadian readers won’t recognize the politician’s name. But the story of…
It’s Here
The election has arrived. And, Susan Delacourt writes, it will be all about our children: Children can’t vote in this election, but they will loom large in the electoral conversation…
Two More Good Reasons Not To Vote For The Green Party
I'm starting to feel sorry for poor Elizabeth May. She is Canada's most popular leader, and this election was supposed to be her election.The other day she told Vassy Kapelos…
Starting with a Bang
This morning the 43rd General Election will kick off, with Liberal leader Justin Trudeau heading to Rideau Hall to visit the Governor General. With that, the campaigns are now rolling,…
They’re At Post!
Finally. This never-ending scrabbling for political position has a finite finish line. The free-for-all has focus and Elections Canada is in charge. Like with stewards at the track, there are…
It’s Jason Kenney, not Amnesty International, who’s poking holes in Alberta’s claim we produce the most ‘ethical oil’
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney’s petulant response yesterday to Amnesty International’s scorching letter about the dangers represented by his United Conservative Party Government’s approach to defending the fossil fuel industry exposes…
Tuesday Night Cat Blogging
Brightened cats.
#LavScam shocker: Trudeau PMO blocking Mounties’ obstruction of justice investigation
I’d say the election just found its defining moment, wouldn’t you? These guys make Donald Trump look like a rank amateur. The RCMP has been looking into potential obstruction of…
A Massive Majority of British Columbians Say Scrap Daylight Savings.
93 per cent. That’s a compelling majority in favour of abolishing Daylight Saving Time and BC premier, Jim Horgan, says he’s got the message. Those of us well north of…
Jody Wilson-Raybould May Be A Saint But She’s Not Cheap
I've always been amused at the way some people deify Jody Wilson-Raybould. How they worship her as a living god.Or claim that only she knows The Truth.Well here's some truth,…
Sept. 10:really bad times are on their way.
I’ve been looking at some pictures of life in Britain about 1900. For the poor – who were most of the population – life was vile. Boys and girls six…