Thursday Afternoon Links
This and that for your Thursday reading. – David Wallace-Wells writes that the U.S.’ neoliberal political consensus may finally have dissolved – though that possibility is of little comfort when…
May 2023
Fires? What Fires?
It’s funny. Also sad, because it’s so believable. thebeaverton.com/2023/05/ucp-promises-to-build-giant-gas-powered-fans-to-clear-alberta-skies/ Smoke over Calgary and Regina. pic.twitter.com/a0lFKFh3Vs — John Klein (@JohnKleinRegina) May 22, 2023
Legal Tweet of the Day: May 25, 2023
#LegalTweetoftheDay: ‘Your whole life on hold’: As feds fail to fill judicial vacancies, Ontarians are waiting years for civil hearings #law #legal #lawtwitter via @TorontoStar https://tinyurl.com/2fwvjzr7 – Garry J. Wise,…
Mr. Bains goes to Rogers
Earlier this month, Navdeep Bains, who was Justin Trudeau’s minister of Innovation, Science, and Economic Development from 2015 to 2021, announced he had taken on a new position as chief…
To Live In Ignorance
I am beginning to think that those who travel to Florida to live or play are either living in ignorance or engaged in some sort of massive cognitive dissonance. How…
Understanding the RCMP’s role in residential schooling
Kent Monkman, “The Scream.” Etching copper plate, 2017. Courtesy Kent Monkman Studio. On May 23, 2023 the Royal Canadian Mounted Police celebrated its 150th anniversary and kicked off a series…
Paul Adam on Wills and Estates: When should you make a Will?
The best time to time to prepare your Last Will is “right now.” The end product is only half the benefit. You also benefit from taking stock of all your…
tina turner, rest in power
She was a force of nature. A powerhouse. She had many lives, transcending all of the usual music-industry categories. We will all miss her. Allan has a really nice tribute…
Bonnie Crombie
Bonnie Crombie — the mayor of Mississauga — wants to lead the Liberal Party of Ontario. Martin Regg Cohn writes: Crombie made big news last week as the mighty mayor…
An Interview with a Cat
Those frisky felines are at it again! This time one of them is dishing out advice on how to improve your working life by communicating and acting with others. Jorts…
Modernism, Post and Meta
When I’m not ranting about Covid and climate change, I’m biking, reading, writing, and watching shows and movies. Tons of movies. Right now Monday mornings start with Yellowjackets as an…
The Need to Grow
When I taught civics and we discussed Canada’s immigration policy, that we typically take in about 250,000 newcomers each year, but over 600,000 apply, many students would suggest we need…
The Ignorance of Mr. Poilievre.
Is it better to malign others than to stand on how we might do things? Is it better to use silly slogans of derision than to delve into the mysteries…
No Revelations, just allegations, as Artur Pawlowski brings his circus to the steps of the Legislature
The circus came to the steps of the Alberta Legislature yesterday. The Pawlowski Bros. and Preachers and Press Corps Circus, that is, for lack of a better name. Artur Pawlowski…
Despicable bedfellows
Professor Robert Reich is a public affairs commentator published in a broad range of forums. His Substack platform is always worth reading. A recent entry argues that that under Elon…
Wednesday Afternoon Links
Miscellaneous material for your mid-week reading. – Emmett Macfarlane discusses how the stakes in Alberta’s election are no less than democracy and the rule of law – as Danielle Smith…
Quote of the Day
Just for fun, I have now added “quote of the day” to the right sidebar now. And thanks to Owen Gray’s Northern Reflections, the excellent blog where I first saw…
Legal Tweet of the Day: May 24, 2023
#LegalTweetoftheDay: Largest LGBTQ group in U.S. warns about travel to Florida #law #legal #lawtwitter via @CBCNews https://tinyurl.com/y2pdsy7f – Garry J. Wise, Toronto Visit our Toronto Law Office website: www.wiselaw.net Visit…
Why the conspiracy theory about Trump and Russia won’t go away
“Run for Your Lives.” Illustration by Mr. Fish. There is no report, investigation or new revelation, including the recent release of Special Counsel John Durham’s “Report on Matters Related to…
Psst! Got Any Extra Kerosene?
I know of a state that would gladly accept your contribution. And should presidential-hopeful DeSantis secure the high office, expect conflagrations throughout The ‘Union’ that will rival their worst wildfires.…