Economic Respone to Pandemic: Go Big, Go Fast
The health emergency created by the COVID-19 pandemic is of course the primary concern of Canadians, and the first priority for government to address. But it is increasingly clear that…
March 2020
Slaughterhouse Now: Reflections on Huxley, authoritarianism, and the Brave New World being ushered in by a bug
* I think of a dear friend’s response to my dinner invitation tonight – him saying (in the face of the “pandemic”) that he is generally staying home…. Frankly, like…
Another Obituary for the Mango Mussolini
Another pundit proclaims Trump’s political career DOA. This time it’s Republican pundit, Peter Wehner, writing in the Atlantic. “They’ve simply lost time they can’t make up. You can’t get back…
in which covid-19 accomplishes what revolution, unexplained plane crashes, and terrorism could not
I’ve never cancelled a trip because of external circumstances. Until now. In 1994 we were heading to Mexico — to travel through the country, not to stay in a resort…
COVID-19 and the working class
Flyers at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport wearing facemasks on March 6th, 2020 as the COVID-19 coronavirus spreads throughout the United States. Photo by Chad Davis (Flickr). US politicians and media…
"The Joke is Over"
It’s almost too much to hope for but The Guardian’s Richard Wolffe sees a silver-lining in the Covid-19 pandemic. For three long years the world has been treated to the…
The outbreak takes over the election… for now
Maclean’s US Politics Insider The Coronavirus Election Welcome to the Maclean’s Politics Insider: America 2020, launched for readers who crave U.S. political news during primary season. If you want…
Covid-19. We’re In It For the Duration.
It’s a bit worrisome when our leaders come out with misleading narratives on something as serious as a pandemic. In the case of Donald Trump that’s to be expected. Others…
Is Recession in Our Future?
The Royal Bank of Canada figures that, between the Covid-19 pandemic and the engineered collapse in world oil prices, recession is in our near future. The bank is predicting Canada’s…
Friday Morning Links
Assorted content to end your week. – Todd Gordon and Geoffrey McCormack write about Canada’s crisis of capitalism – which is only being laid bare by a coronavirus pandemic exposing…
A Sobering Reflection
These are difficult days, which seems to be an understatement to say at the moment. What’s worse is that we know they are going to get more difficult, as Covid-19…
#Coronavirus: crisis comms in a crisis comms situation
Daisy Group has been around for almost 15 years. Generally speaking, we are basically a war room for hire. Specifically, we help folks through crisis communications situations. Like coronavirus. What…
Doug Downey doubles down.
That nice guy, Bill Davis, one-time Ontario premier, must be having some sleepless nights. Those idiots in his conservative party are busy destroying Bill’s legacy. They spend more money on…
Coronavirus pandemic? What a peculiar time for the health minister to pursue a fight with Alberta’s physicians
Hey! It’s Friday the 13th in the age of the coronavirus. Are you feeling lucky? Apparently Tyler Shandro and Tara Jago are. Alberta Chief Medical Officer of Health Deena Hinshaw…
COVID tweet-fest
I keep saving COVID-19 tweets and then before I can post anything, it all gets worse. So here’s a few, but with the warning that they might be completely out…
Cowichan region working closely to coordinate COVID-19 preparedness and response
News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 12, 2020 Cowichan region working closely to coordinate COVID-19 preparedness and response DUNCAN, BC – The Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD) has established a…
Eating up the Hill: Possible Cinnamon pasta at likely my last Hill reception for awhile
Didn’t realize it at the time, but the Women Entrepreneurs on the Hill reception last Wednesday was, with a possible extended recess looming, likely my last Hill reception for a…
The Trudeaus Have Covid-19
Still no word on the prime minister but Sophie Trudeau has tested positive for the coronavirus Covid-19.